For video games, reviews from critics matter. Unlike with movies or TV shows, most video game critics are gamers themselves. They’re the ones in the trenches blasting away for hours on end to try and get the most out of each game to see if it’s worth the average player’s time. Saints Row recently reached a point in the franchise in which the devs felt that it was important to give fans something fresh to experience. They did that, but if early reviews are to be believed, the team didn’t go about it the right way.

As you can see in the tweet below, the embargo on reviews for the Saints Row reboot has lifted, and the scores aren’t as high as many would have expected. The game’s Metacritic score is currently hovering around 67, which on a scale of 100 is quite poor.