I didn't really mean it like that. What I meant by "over-analyzing" was if someone kept complaining that Assassin's Creed is unrealistic because the guards only attack one at a time, or that the weapons in an action movie aren't historically accurate. Eventually it can get to the point where there's really nothing to say, other than "it's just [a work of fiction]" since it would be impossible to get every single detail right. You won't ever see me posting "it's just a game, who cares?" in a real discussion thread about a game here.timeadept said:
I analyze movies and games that I like as much as anyone I know (and the guards in AC bother me to no end
), but there's no point in repeatedly complaining about nit-picky things that won't change. I find that becomes more rude and thoughtless than "it's just a game" is.And I strongly disagree that the phrase (as I use it) devalues the thing itself. Of course things that you enjoy have value, no one can change that fact. I pointed out that whoever tries to criticize games with a flimsy argument akin to "it's just a game" (like Roger Ebert, who has never even played one) is not even worth your time with IMO.