As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I can’t help but chuckle at this bizarre turn of events in the gaming world. The petty response from Chinese players, review-bombing Baldur’s Gate 3 over Swen Vincke’s speech, is reminiscent of a child throwing a tantrum because they didn’t get their way. It’s ironic that these very same players are criticizing the industry for trend-chasing when they themselves seem to be blindly following the crowd in this instance.
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- Astro Bot just won Game of the Year at The Game Awards this time around.
- Swen Vincke, the creator of Baldur’s Gate 3, was the presenter of the GOTY award at TGA.
- Chinese players, after Swen’s powerful speech, have taken to Steam to review bomb Baldur’s Gate 3.
It’s not often you come across such small-minded behavior in the gaming world. Leaving a negative review for a game, especially when its presenter has given an award to a title you dislike, is what happened at The Game Awards this year. This mass action was taken by Chinese gamers against Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam, in response to Astro Bot winning the Game of the Year award.
Instead of directly heading to the Steam Community page for the RPG, consider taking a moment to visit and scrutinize the feedback section. There, you’ll notice several reviews focusing not just on Swen Vincke’s pre-award speech but also on the content he expressed during that speech. Prior to announcing Game of the Year, Swen passionately criticized the game industry as a whole, highlighting concerns about contemporary game development, trend-following, and advocating for a potential remake.
If you don’t consider sales as crucial, then perhaps game reviews aren’t significant for you either. Consider this unfavorable review as an example: “If Game of the Year isn’t obligated to meet sales goals, I won’t purchase Larian games anymore.
It’s worth noting that many Chinese players who have been critically reviewing Baldur’s Gate 3 might have misconstrued the meaning of Swen’s speech. The content of his speech is more reflective of the video game industry as a whole, rather than focusing on a specific aspect.
Swen said in his speech,
The oracle predicted that the Game of the Year 2025 would be created by a studio, a team that discovered the secret recipe for success right here in this very spot. They crafted their game because it was a project they passionately desired to develop, something they personally wished to experience playing.
The product wasn’t developed with the aim of expanding market dominance, nor was it created as a representation of the brand. There were no strict sales quotas to achieve or the fear of job loss if these goals weren’t met.
Regardless of the situation, it’s immature to criticize Swen’s game without cause, especially when you’re proclaiming your own Game of the Year for 2024.
It’s Hilarious Because Black Myth: Wukong Is A Great Game As Well
It’s quite ironic, actually: Wukong is a game that seems to have nothing in common with the problems Swen discussed, which makes me wonder why people would channel their frustration and animosity towards Baldur’s Gate 3 instead.
2023 saw Baldur’s Gate 3 clinch the title of Game of the Year. It outperformed heavyweights like Resident Evil 4, Alan Wake 2, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This highly acclaimed game was launched in August 2023, and it received a perfect score of 5/5 from eXputer, with reviewer Huzaifah Durrani commending it.
I’ve got to say, diving into Baldur’s Gate 3 feels like stepping into a masterpiece crafted by the brilliant minds at Larian Studios. This role-playing game is one of those rare gems that truly stands out among the rest in the genre.
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2024-12-16 08:42