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Do you watch playthrough videos to evaluate games? (sh.itjust.works)
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When I consider a game for buying, I look for playthrough videos, more than reviews. Do you do the same thing, and what are your favorite channels?

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[–] cRazi_man@europe.pub 2 points 3 weeks ago

I'll look for a short sample of what the gameplay looks and feels like. But that doesn't give info about the whole play through (unless you watch the whole thing from start to end). A review should tell you what the progression and experience is like from start to finish in a much more summarised way.