Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II It debuted 1 day ago, but it is already giving a lot to talk about positively, but also negatively thanks to fans who claim that the game’s ratings could have been much better if it weren’t for the aversion that specialized critics have for everything that’s coming. of Xbox.
The fanboys of the main video game companies always keep the flame of the console war lit and take advantage of any scenario to turn it into their battle front, some even using misrepresentation or more vile tricks to gain an advantage over the competition.
The most recent example is precisely the controversy around Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and their reviews in Metacritic.
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He Xbox tax It’s real and it’s affecting Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II?
The label XboxTax (Xbox tax) became a trend in Twitter (X) on the launch day of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIsince many used it to show irrefutable evidence that specialized criticism was acting to the detriment of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIjust as you do with any project Xbox.
“Thanks to Hellblade II we are witnessing the Xbox tax in real time,” said one user.
? Thanks to HellBlade II, we are currently witnessing Xbox Tax in Real-time pic.twitter.com/mKPEVMAPfN
— Snap Blast PLAY (@SnapBlastPLAY) May 21, 2024
I LOVE evidence based conversation because there’s no arguing #Facts! I want to share something that was sent to me by @NerdPropellant. Here is your #Proof that the #XboxTax is VERY apparent in today’s games media & it’s disgusting AF! pic.twitter.com/lqgEadmv76
— ?Boom? (@MrboomstickXL) May 22, 2024
Many pointed out that the first installment (which debuted when its studio, Ninja Theorydid not yet belong to Microsoft) earned higher ratings, while the sequel “barely” reaches the 81clearly because—according to them—its connection with Xbox It had already taken its toll on the reviews.
“The Xbox tax isn’t a real thing”
Yea ok.. these will be the same media outlets crying if ninja theory was to get closed down (which won’t happen, they have two confirmed games in the works).. bias media can’t be trusted and they are killing gaming pic.twitter.com/656C5XVSYT
— ADS ?Nerø ?️ (@NextGenNero) May 22, 2024
One of the reviews that’s leading #HellbladeII to an 80 on metacritic.
XboxTax. pic.twitter.com/1bRcbRcU4Y
— Darrius Fears (@TheRealDfea) May 21, 2024
Not Xbox Tax. Who said that ? pic.twitter.com/c1oFooqpRU
— GIN (@GIN_XSX) May 21, 2024
Curiously, that argument does not apply to Hi-Fi RUSHwhich has a better rating in Metacritic and the version of PlayStation than Xbox. Surely, the only explanation is because the title is no longer exclusive to Xbox and in this case the Xbox tax.
LOL another no Xbox tax website bullshit ?
Side note: I love Mario ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6CE90CtivS— GIN (@GIN_XSX) May 21, 2024
There were others who tried to explain how the Xbox tax is it real using as an example Straythe cat game in a futuristic world, which has a better rating than Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II supposedly just for originally debuting as an exclusive PlayStation.
Are all you people starting to believe me when I say there’s an Xbox tax yet??
You better start believing it. If any of you doubt what the score of Hellblade 2 would be it a PS5 exclusive get your head checked. The game has and will always be rigged. Stray tho… #XboxTax pic.twitter.com/j7RB8A1ISH
— SenjutsuSage (@SenninSage) May 21, 2024
He Xbox tax Is he in the room with us?
The curious thing is that at the time of writing the note, both Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice as Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II They have the same rating from specialized critics: 81which shows that it is more about conspiracy arguments of fanboys who are watching again Moors with tranchetes. In any case, as expected, there was controversy with arguments from fans for and against, and a few more on neutral ground.
Hellblade 1 and 2 are reviewing identically
there’s no Xbox tax. there you go pic.twitter.com/vlRjoPpzVt
— Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi) May 21, 2024
Did the first one have a “Xbox tax” or nah? pic.twitter.com/LszbvauouH
— Hi Fi didn’t deserve this (@DaGeekyNerd) May 21, 2024
Already people crying there’s gonna be an Xbox tax. Lol meanwhile the first game… https://t.co/duip4s6t44 pic.twitter.com/YiYfbE2sgE
— Erica (@Ericutz4thewin) May 18, 2024
You mean the Xbox tax credit is a thing right? pic.twitter.com/qJoeRoH70d
— Shauk ☀️ (@Shaukdotdj) May 21, 2024
Its true, we saw a lot of Xbox taxes pic.twitter.com/4icUiDcG8c
— Pastor Playstation PS4/PS5?? (@Pastor_PS4PS5) May 21, 2024
The real xbox tax. https://t.co/6iI4NADItM pic.twitter.com/NCQqYJJbiR
— TM (@TMllIll) May 21, 2024
“I gave 95 to Halo Infinite and 100 to starfield in Metacriticyou should request a refund of the Xbox tax“, the video game reporter and critic said jokingly for Washington Post Gene Park.
In case you missed it: What will happen to Ninja Theory after the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II?
i gave Halo Infinite 95 and Starfield 100 on metacritic, i could use an xbox tax refund https://t.co/JuzzohM6cs
— Gene Park (@GenePark) May 21, 2024
Xbox Tax or nah??#Xbox pic.twitter.com/NYcE9tnDs6
— Jaydub (@JayDubcity16) May 14, 2024
“It seems a little absurd to me that people believe that there is Xbox tax“. Because, let’s face it, when it comes to quality games, I think sony and Nintendo They definitely have the upper hand. HAVE THEY PLAYED BLOODBORNE?? EITHER PAPER MARIO: TTYD?? In my opinion, Sony+Nintendo “They have more unique games,” one user commented.
It’s kind of wacky to me that people think that “XBOX tax” is a thing. Like let’s be real, when it comes to unique quality games, I think Sony and Nintendo definitely have an edge. LIKE HAVE YOU PLAYED BLOODBORNE?? OR PAPER MARIO TTYD?? Imo, Sony+Nintendo have more unique games. pic.twitter.com/PWp5IxX5bw
— ttv/Leave3D ? (@Leave3D) May 22, 2024
Anyway, what is clear is that console wars and their tireless warriors exist.
What do you think of this new controversy? Do you believe in him Xbox tax? Tell us in the comments or on Discord.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II It is now available exclusively for Xbox Series X|S and PC. You can find more news related to him if you visit this page.
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