High Score is worth a watch for its entertaining look at some of the stories and histories behind the past 5 decades of video game development. It isn't afraid to get into very niche topics and specific stories, which means it delves into some tales which I have yet to hear from the plethora of similar videos available on YouTube.
Sometimes the focus on specific individuals from the video game world crosses the line of fascination and entertainment into the territory of corny and boring. The fifth episode in particular really runs off the rails and loses its purpose, to the point where you're watching awkward Japanese men doing outdoor exercises. Some episodes probably could have been cut shorter or amalgamated.
Another user here posted an interesting critiquing pointing out that the series also over-emphasizes the progressive/liberal elements to appeal to Netflix audiences. The stories of black/gay/trans gamers in the show are really valuable, but the fact that the show doesn't delve into the more problematic elements of the game industry makes it a really unbalanced story.
Despite its flaws, this miniseries is short enough that it's definitely worth a watch for its merits - if you have any interest in video game development history.
Sometimes the focus on specific individuals from the video game world crosses the line of fascination and entertainment into the territory of corny and boring. The fifth episode in particular really runs off the rails and loses its purpose, to the point where you're watching awkward Japanese men doing outdoor exercises. Some episodes probably could have been cut shorter or amalgamated.
Another user here posted an interesting critiquing pointing out that the series also over-emphasizes the progressive/liberal elements to appeal to Netflix audiences. The stories of black/gay/trans gamers in the show are really valuable, but the fact that the show doesn't delve into the more problematic elements of the game industry makes it a really unbalanced story.
Despite its flaws, this miniseries is short enough that it's definitely worth a watch for its merits - if you have any interest in video game development history.