I remember way back in the day, this case being about ten years ago, when the original DS and PSP systems came out. I was really into being on GameFAQs all the time and recall those early reviews being extremely brutal towards the DS and treating the PSP like the second coming. So, whenever new hardware comes out, I always think upon this specific review: http://www.gamefaqs.com/psp/918340-playstation-portable/reviews/review-82647 .
I think it is a fantastic example of not only the height of that particular "war," but also of the strange emotions that go into console launches. We seem to get so invested in these things and the money we are spending on them that the experience becomes deeply personal. I spent a few hundred dollars on my PS4, so yes, I hope the system is good and some of the early talk has me nervous. I want to be defensive, then I remember, we are all coming from different places. The reason why I am buying this thing is because I had received a lot of Amazon gift cards recently and was going to use them for silliness anyways. Seriously, I had it narrowed down to a PS4, a mandolin, or a buying a cage so I could buy a tortoise. I am sure we all have logical stories of why we are or not buying this system or um.... string instruments and tortoises. Hype is going both ways. Some want their chosen platform to win while others seemingly resent this whole thing is happening. I encourage everyone to seperate themselves from the madness and collect their own thoughts not based upon these prattling of either direction.
That is why I highlighted this review. It shows both sides of thought by doubling both as an overly positive review of the PSP and an overly negative review of the DS. The guy seems to have some kind of personal grudge against Nintendo, as if they kicked his dog or something. It bellows out songs of hope and yearning that this new system will some how save all people from oppression and malice. But in the end, it is all about hype. A decade from now, we will have weird artifacts of how we felt, like this fellow. There are good points. The original DS was bulky and hard to manage, especially in that initial form. And the PSP had a surprisingly good launch line up. Yet, as years went on, a much better DS came out and the PSP could never seem to gain the traction of its original promises. I think the funniest part of that review is how the man ranted about Ninetendo ports when the PSP became infamous for such practices or making games that felt like second rate versions of proper games. As all this info is dumped on us, I enourage everyone to try to hold onto their perspectives. I made this post for myself, not to be overly defensive of my decisions, but rather enjoy them.
I just really with Contrast didn't turn out to be such a terrible looking game. I expected the kind of reviews both Knack and Killzone are getting, but something about those Contrast reviews really bummed me out.
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