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Jannik · 12-12-2011, 07:29 AM

zobraks/Fien:
Nothing should, in my opinion, be judged without context. But I guess I partly fell into that trap myself, since I didn't read the full article - sorry about that, I'm a bit tired today

I was assuming it was a typical Walker article, which it only is to a degree: He clearly doesn't like the game, but he is also clearly using sarcasm/dry humor/dark humor (take your pick) to "enhance" his message, as is normal for him (and Rock, Paper, Shotgun).

And it's a rant mixed with an opinion piece - he is in his right to choose any style he likes, and rants are typically a bit provocative. I wouldn't take it too seriously

Actually Walker used to be one of the biggest adventure game fans among journalists, but has stated he doesn't like many new adventure games, for different reasons. That doesn't mean I always agree with him, and I think some of his Myst criticism is a bit off. I'm only mentioning it since some people on this site seem to think he hates the genre, and he clearly doesn't.

EDIT: Adjusted the first paragraph for clarification.

12-12-2011, 07:29 AM	#90
Jannik Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 154	zobraks/Fien: Nothing should, in my opinion, be judged without context. But I guess I partly fell into that trap myself, since I didn't read the full article - sorry about that, I'm a bit tired today I was assuming it was a typical Walker article, which it only is to a degree: He clearly doesn't like the game, but he is also clearly using sarcasm/dry humor/dark humor (take your pick) to "enhance" his message, as is normal for him (and Rock, Paper, Shotgun). And it's a rant mixed with an opinion piece - he is in his right to choose any style he likes, and rants are typically a bit provocative. I wouldn't take it too seriously Actually Walker used to be one of the biggest adventure game fans among journalists, but has stated he doesn't like many new adventure games, for different reasons. That doesn't mean I always agree with him, and I think some of his Myst criticism is a bit off. I'm only mentioning it since some people on this site seem to think he hates the genre, and he clearly doesn't. EDIT: Adjusted the first paragraph for clarification. Last edited by Jannik; 12-12-2011 at 11:31 AM.