The Subjective Objective.

The internet is a bustling wasteland of reviews. Books, movies, TV, video games; written reviews, video reviews, cartoons, podcasts—you look hard enough and you'll find exactly what you're looking for. However, with this degree of accessibility arises the problem of professionalism in what you're getting into. Sure, the pretty colors or the swear-a-second host might be entertaining, but at the end of the day a review or impression must impart a critical analysis of the title while either augmenting the reader's impression or helping him or her to come to a purchasing decision.

But what is a review, anyway? Not just a dictionary definition; what is the spirit, the essence, of the critical review? In a sense, it is simply an opinion put to paper. Most reviews published on the internet are presented openly as an opinion piece with a grade attached to the end. Objectivity is not often the basis of some such review. An honest, interesting review must couple the subjective with the objective, and this blog means to do just that.

The reviews posted here will follow a format you are sure to enjoy, dear reader. At the forefront of every review will be a synopsis of whatever it is I'm touching at the moment: literature—audiobooks or physical—comics, movies, television, and of course a very large amount of video games. Following this will be an overview of whatever it is in the most objective manner possible: as an example, if I were reviewing a video game then this point would involve a review of the gameplay mechanics, presentation, sound, special features or unlockables. Basically, if it is something plainly presented, it will most likely be reviewed here.

Following this will be my honest opinions and impressions. Again, if it's a video game, this part of the review would be dedicated to story, replay value, and overall how much fun I had with the title. The real nitty-gritty, as it were. After this will be a short round-up with a subjective score and objective score, followed by a straightforward recommendation.

The "objective" of The Subjective Objective is to give you, the reader, both a succinct and in-depth take on several types of media, and I hope it will serve you well.