discussion Do ratings affect whether you download a game?

[ayakammooodds]

No, the games I like aren't usually well-received by the general public.

 

[Pisirico]

When looking at games, do you pay attention to the ratings?

If so, do 'low' ratings make you less likely to download a game?

What are your thresholds for being wary of, or even not downloading a game, based on its rating?

Personally, when there's enough ratings, I generally am wary of anything below a 4/5, and unless in an exceptional situation probably wouldn't download a game under 3.5/5.

ratings means nothing

 

[Dinoman]

Somewhat. Its pretty much a 3 way split between ratings, reviews/comments, and media like screenshots and videos.

Looking at user reviews, review bombing is increasingly more common. Sometimes decent games can get buried.

 

[PeterGriffin]

Personally no, screenshots and how active the developer is are far more important.

 

[kroman]

Yes, If it has 2 stars, I’m not downloading a game — I’m downloading a disappointment.

 

[whatsupbitches]

Personally no, screenshots and how active the developer is are far more important.

Same for me, but the issue is when the games' screenshots are out of date. I have come across some games that initially I would skip based on their screenshots (e.g. subpar render quality). But if you then check out recent updates the renders are much improved and I am interested in the game.

 

[dolmayob]

Not really but usually you can understand why the rating is so low for some game after clicking on it
Still there can be some gems exclusive to you if you are searching for some fetish stuff in games but with lower or no rating at all

 

[dekeche]

It's a factor, certainly, but I find the deciding thing is usually the presentation. I need to see 3 things before I'll try a game - Art style, Gameplay example, and a text sample. After that, then I'll take reviews, comments, and rating into account. But I need to know what the gameplay is like, if the writing is readable, and what I can expect from the art style and sex scenes first before I'll play. If all a game is showing me are the sex scenes, then how is the experience going to be any different from going and reading hentai?

 

[PeterGriffin]

It's a factor, certainly, but I find the deciding thing is usually the presentation. I need to see 3 things before I'll try a game - Art style, Gameplay example, and a text sample. After that, then I'll take reviews, comments, and rating into account. But I need to know what the gameplay is like, if the writing is readable, and what I can expect from the art style and sex scenes first before I'll play. If all a game is showing me are the sex scenes, then how is the experience going to be any different from going and reading hentai?

I’m confused, but what do you mean by "gameplay" when it comes to these kinds of uploads found here and in similar places?