When you put your name on a product, you tend to become very defensive of such a product. In a way, I can’t fault the person — after all, this does reflect on their image and when you are actively involved in the process of bringing such a product to life, you become protective.

I get that.

But when you go spouting off on your Twitter account that reviewers were hell-bent on not liking your project, like Tony Hawk is, you’re just going to wind up splattering egg all over your face.

On his Twitter account, Tony responded to fans who were curious about his feelings regarding the less than stellar reviews of Tony Hawk Ride. Tony’s views: Reviewers decided to not like the game before playing it:

Most snarky critics had their minds set before ever seeing/playing the game. I’m proud of what we created; it’s innovative, responsive & fun

Mr. Hawk… Tony… you’re wrong. We didn’t like the game because, well, it’s bad. The big draw to Tony Hawk: Ride was a board that, while sturdily built, was infinitely difficult to use. In the time it would take to learn to use the board, I could go out and pick up real skateboarding.

Furthermore, this assertion that the gaming press had made up their minds regarding the game before they every played it… you’re right. Just not how you think. Coming out of E3, just about everybody was gushing over the danm game. That sentiment continued right up to the launch. It wasn’t until we started to actually play the damn thing that critical opinion turned.

But again, Tony… I can’t fault you for being defensive. In your shoes, I would be defensive too. But I will give you endless credit: It’s quite obvious that you truly believe in your product.

Even if nobody else does.

via Eurogamer

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