When did everyone become a professional critic?

[Mr. Foggybottom]

The DLC has been out no more than a few days and everyone has already made a full analysis on how good/bad it is? Slow down and play the game, enjoy the game, and if you truly, thoroughly do not enjoy the game, play something else. Not trying to call anyone out specifically, just hoping this post might help some find perspective in a community that should be geared towards having a good time.

The fact is that this is a very well put together game, and even if it is something that you don't like, the cost per hour of video games vs most other entertainment mediums is insanely good. It can not appeal to everyone and if it does not appeal to you please try not to ruin other peoples experiences by bashing the game or "venting" your frustrations. On the other side if someone is struggling try not to shove your opinion down their throat. Play the game, help each other and have some fun. If fun is not happening, play something else, because we are fortunate enough to be able to do so. None of this is actually worth any real frustration or stress.

[RabbitBreeder]

Cause everyone thinks they matter online. Everyone's head is inflated thinking they are the voice on "insert subject here".

[WarPaws]

Do I need to be a professional critic to be able tell you if a meal tastes like ♥♥♥♥ or not?

[Todd Howard]

Originally posted by Mr. Foggybottom:

The DLC has been out no more than a few days and everyone has already made a full analysis on how good/bad it is? Slow down and play the game, enjoy the game, and if you truly, thoroughly do not enjoy the game, play something else. Not trying to call anyone out specifically, just hoping this post might help some find perspective in a community that should be geared towards having a good time.

The fact is that this is a very well put together game, and even if it is something that you don't like, the cost per hour of video games vs most other entertainment mediums is insanely good. It can not appeal to everyone and if it does not appeal to you please try not to ruin other peoples experiences by bashing the game or "venting" your frustrations. On the other side if someone is struggling try not to shove your opinion down their throat. Play the game, help each other and have some fun. If fun is not happening, play something else, because we are fortunate enough to be able to do so. None of this is actually worth any real frustration or stress.

Valid criticism:
-laggy
-map is too compressed
Invalid criticism:
Game is too hard

[Coinkydink]

But it is not a fact that the game is "very well put together". it is your bias.
i could make a quick list?

[Jowain]

Oh I would love to enjoy the game and it's DLC, I just don't find CBT to be very enjoyable for hours and I'm allergic to repetitious BOREDOM.

I don't particularly fancy eating the same sloppy left-overs from DS3 like the Slop-Souls playerbase does.

I don't need to be a professional in telling you that spoiled food is poisonous.

[Saph]

Probably when Kotaku and their Blackrock masters hit the "This game isn't bending the knee to ESG/DEI, SUMMON THE BOTS!" button.

[Lance]

Real af. I was struggling on a lot of the bosses, turns out scadutree blessings are more effective than I thought. Went around and collected ones I missed then beat the bosses I was stuck on. Rellana is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sick. Anyway 10/10 dlc so far, interact with the mechanics of it and yall might enjoy yourselves.

[777]

Say directly that you are afraid of criticism.

[patrol]

Everyone has the right to form their own opinion on a game/movie/whatever else you can come up with. You aren't entitled to people agreeing with you nor are you required to agree with them. It doesn't matter how long you played the game or whether you are a proffesional critic, you have the right to form your opinion based on what you've experienced with the product and people can agree or disagree with you and no matter how much of a fanboy you are, or how critical you are of a product, no matter how much you spend trying to call the other side invalid or stupid won't change their opinion formed by experiencing said product.

[Dr.Abscondus]

DLC is just more Elden Ring aimed at players who should be well equipped and know what they're doing after playing the base game for hundreds of hours. The controls are crap, but they always were. The DLC is too expensive for the amount of play time it gives, but that's the only criticism I can aim at it.

[Lance]

Originally posted by Dr.Abscondus:

DLC is just more Elden Ring aimed at players who should be well equipped and know what they're doing after playing the base game for hundreds of hours. The controls are crap, but they always were. The DLC is too expensive for the amount of play time it gives, but that's the only criticism I can aim at it.

I think the amount of content you get is worth it, same time really as other favored dlcs like Old Hunters or Ringed City. 10 remembrance bosses in a map the size of Limgrave is pretty good.

[Pozzy Vibes GGHF :)]

It's a trend to brigade steam reviews these days, when Asmongold say a game is bad, his fans flood the steam review pages.

[zero]

never? being a professional critic means agreeing with the mainstream opinion for fear of being blacklisted.

random users is a far better sample: they will give their unblemished opinion.

you just gotta filter out the unhelpful ones.

[Todd Howard]

Originally posted by Pozzy Vibes GGHF :):

It's a trend to brigade steam reviews these days, when Asmongold say a game is bad, his fans flood the steam review pages.

Why does everyone keep bringing up this asmongold guy

[patrol]

Originally posted by Indomitable Human:

Originally posted by Pozzy Vibes GGHF :):

It's a trend to brigade steam reviews these days, when Asmongold say a game is bad, his fans flood the steam review pages.

Why does everyone keep bringing up this asmongold guy

People either love him or hate him, popular streamer that constantly gets cancelled on twitter