As I reorganize my webpage, I’ve found myself diving deep into the video reviews I’ve produced over the years. The primary reason? I’m creating English subtitles for them. You see, when I began this journey, I made videos in my native language, Polish. Subtitling is no small task. It’s time-consuming and requires an intense focus, forcing me to relive every word I’ve spoken.
This has been both a gift and a curse. As I immerse myself in my past work, I feel an overwhelming urge to take down those older videos. Why? Simply put, I’m not pleased with their quality. One glaring example: In my review of “Monuments of Mars”, I failed to mention it might be the first game where the character has unlimited lives. Nor did I mention its loose connection to a book bearing the same title. Was this due to lackluster research on my part? Perhaps. Would I do better today? I’d like to think so.
But my critiques don’t stop there. In one review, I praised a game mechanism where you shoot a lever to change its position. It seemed ingenious that the lever would only move in the direction of the shot. But then, a realization hit me: The character uses an energy weapon, like a laser pistol. How does a laser beam move physical objects?
How does a laser beam move physical objects?
Sure, light carries momentum. In space, this principle powers solar sails. But there’s a marked difference between a solar sail drifting in the cosmos and a laser beam impacting a mechanical lever on Mars. How did I miss this inconsistency when crafting my review?
Here’s my takeaway: In a few years, as I revisit my content, I’ll likely spot more flaws. Recognizing past errors is a natural part of growth. It’s a sign of learning. Every game played, review penned, and video crafted enriches our experience and knowledge. Seeing imperfections in previous works is not a cause for despair but rather a testament to our evolution.
So I don’t plan on taking the old reviews down. You can still watch the Monuments of Mars review here:
