So, yesterday we talked about howEntertainment WeeklyvotedKirby’s Epic Yarnthesingle worst game of 2010. While a bizarre choice in a year that saw games full of real technical, design and visual flaws,EWis entitled to its opinion.
Its bizarre logic that the game was “too cute” was the really stupid thing, however, and it seems that things have gotten stupider. See,Entertainment WeeklyactuallyreviewedKirby’s Epic Yarnwhen it came out, and it seems that the “overwhelming” adorability wasn’t a problem back then. In fact, the game scored a B+.
Here’s what the review says. Bear in mind this is the ENTIRE review, as well. They work hard atEW:
A pink globe gets plopped into a world constructed of colorful twine and craftsy cloth, and the result is likely the most adorable game ever. Yes, it’s kinda easy, but you’ll never stop smiling.B+
And that, friends, is grounds for being picked as theworst game of the year. Amazing, isn’t it? They say that “real game journalists” are the worst writers around, but so long as editorially inconsistent publications likeEWare around, I think I’ll be sleeping easy at night.
Does it really matter whatEWthinks about games? I know some of you have asked that, and that answer is no. However, is it entertaining to laugh at whatEWthinks about games? Absolutely! And I think that a publication calledEntertainment Weeklycould certainly appreciate that!
[Thanks to those that let me know about this]
