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Do you watch playthrough videos to evaluate games? (sh.itjust.works)
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When I consider a game for buying, I look for playthrough videos, more than reviews. Do you do the same thing, and what are your favorite channels?

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[-] TAG@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I value a good playthrough much more than a review. Just because an influencer likes a game does not mean I will.

A good playthrough should put me in the mind of a player. For example:

  • How much are they paying attention to their own game state vs. looking to help/hinder their opponent?
  • How many different moves do they need to consider?
  • How much are they calculating the expected value of a move?
  • How many things do they need to remember?
  • How much of their strategy is based on preexisting knowledge from previous games?

A reviewer might not bring it up or may have a different preference for it than I don

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