It’s been at least 20 years since video game “journalists” or “critics” were actually honest. Companies will blacklist anyone that doesn’t write a positive review for their games, so everything published before or on release day is advertising.
If you want honest reviews you need to wait 24-48 hours after release for real reviews. If you actually want opinions from those that completed a game you need to wait even longer.
It’s been at least 20 years since video game “journalists” or “critics” were actually honest. Companies will blacklist anyone that doesn’t write a positive review for their games, so everything published before or on release day is advertising.
If you want honest reviews you need to wait 24-48 hours after release for real reviews. If you actually want opinions from those that completed a game you need to wait even longer.