How much do reviews affect your game purchasing?

We all know that gaming can be a painfully expensive hobby.



But how do video game reviews affect your purchasing? Do you always wait for a review before buying? Do reviews absolutely determine whether or not you make the purchase?



What are your guys' feelings on game reviews?How much do reviews affect your game purchasing?It does have a certain effect. Reading reviews between NBA Live 09 and NBA 2k9 are what made me choose 2k9, because I had originally wanted Live.



Sometimes ratings are innaccurate especially because they're merely opinions. I get extremly pissed when I read a good review for a game and get a horrible game.



If I'm borderline between buying a game and get a really good review, I might buy it, just like if I read a horrible one, I might not.



Starred.How much do reviews affect your game purchasing?
I usually read reviews unless it is a sequel that I know will be good (Gears of War 2, GTA 4, etc). Most reviews are out in magazines less than a month after it releases so I usually wait and read it then decide. Or if all I hear is others gushing about how awesome it is.How much do reviews affect your game purchasing?i usually read most reviews but only on the site i'm buying it from even though it takes years for me to actually purchase it. It also greatly depends on the Price
Before I buy any game i personally reasearch it and read reviews and consumer ratings on it. Only then will i decide to make a purchase.How much do reviews affect your game purchasing?I always read Game Informer before going to purchase a new game. It's the only review magazine for video games that I trust. The others are all biased.How much do reviews affect your game purchasing?
It doesn't really, sometimes they hate the games that I love. I purchase often games that I played the demo of.
only a little bit because i know sometimes people get paid to write good reviewsHow much do reviews affect your game purchasing?
renting is better for me personally because everyone has different opinions/
i dont listen to them, i prefer to choose for myself.