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The critics aren't on your side. http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/depression-quest/user-reviews http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/depression-quest/user-revi...

the_af 9y ago
Before the, um, "popular" backlash, Depression Quest was actually well received by critics. In my opinion, looking at metacritic user reviews now is not a good metric in this case: Depression Quest is one of the games that was a big part of the whole GamerGate debacle (see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamergate_controversy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamergate_controversy). Tensions ran high, people made unfortunate comments and personal attacks, and things quickly ran out of control; a lot of gamers simply set out to punish some games and authors with negative reviews. Unfortunately this means many reviews are suspect and not entirely about whether the game is scientific or not, or about the game itself or its quality for that matter. As I'm sure you're aware of. In fact, getting too hung up about this particular entry in the list is (to me) suspect.
- newswriter99 9y ago
  Part of the reason DQ was "well received" initially was because at face value it appears as though it's for a cause. Plus, (as mentioned by Gamergate) there's an unwritten rule about criticizing anything even remotely appearing "progressive." It's not hard to find overwhelming posts pointing these facts out: https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/2dw9hh/why_is_zoe_quinn_maker_of_depression_quest_so/ https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/2dw9hh/why_is... Any the cherry on top is your last line. "Suspect" Once again, either people are forced to cave in, or otherwise be "suspect" or "problematic" or "misogynist" or just the bad guy. Am I not allowed to point out the simple fact that DQ has no scientific educational value and as such does not belong on that list? If so, why am I not allowed to state this simple truth? Because it's inconvenient?
  - the_af 9y ago
    > Am I not allowed to point out the simple fact that DQ has no scientific educational value You have, and the person who put DQ in the list disagreed. Why does it matter whether you personally like the game? You said your thing, the other person disagreed. Unless you're emotionally invested in DQ in particular, for unrelated reasons, I'd say the case is closed.

the_af 9y ago

Before the, um, "popular" backlash, Depression Quest was actually well received by critics. In my opinion, looking at metacritic user reviews now is not a good metric in this case: Depression Quest is one of the games that was a big part of the whole GamerGate debacle (see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamergate_controversy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamergate_controversy). Tensions ran high, people made unfortunate comments and personal attacks, and things quickly ran out of control; a lot of gamers simply set out to punish some games and authors with negative reviews. Unfortunately this means many reviews are suspect and not entirely about whether the game is scientific or not, or about the game itself or its quality for that matter. As I'm sure you're aware of. In fact, getting too hung up about this particular entry in the list is (to me) suspect.

newswriter99 9y ago
Part of the reason DQ was "well received" initially was because at face value it appears as though it's for a cause. Plus, (as mentioned by Gamergate) there's an unwritten rule about criticizing anything even remotely appearing "progressive." It's not hard to find overwhelming posts pointing these facts out: https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/2dw9hh/why_is_zoe_quinn_maker_of_depression_quest_so/ https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/2dw9hh/why_is... Any the cherry on top is your last line. "Suspect" Once again, either people are forced to cave in, or otherwise be "suspect" or "problematic" or "misogynist" or just the bad guy. Am I not allowed to point out the simple fact that DQ has no scientific educational value and as such does not belong on that list? If so, why am I not allowed to state this simple truth? Because it's inconvenient?
- the_af 9y ago
  > Am I not allowed to point out the simple fact that DQ has no scientific educational value You have, and the person who put DQ in the list disagreed. Why does it matter whether you personally like the game? You said your thing, the other person disagreed. Unless you're emotionally invested in DQ in particular, for unrelated reasons, I'd say the case is closed.