I'd be lying if I said review scores didn't grab my attention when it comes down to selecting games, but I also rely on peoples opinions, recommendations or just if I see something that I think looks extremely cool/funny/interesting/fun.

After all, if I only listened to Gametrailers I would have passed up on gems like Killer 7 (which I happen to love)

I find reviews to be really, really great ways for looking into game purchases, not so much the new ones that get alot of previews and press etc, but its great for older games, such as PS2, Gamecube, GBA, Xbox etc. 

In saying that if I like the look of a game I will give it a go regardless, I mean some games have gotten great reviews, but I havn't like them at all eg, Resident Evil, Halo series etc.

It comes down to personal choice and what games people like.  Thats what's so great about gaming, there is such a wide range of gaming genres and consoles that suit everyones needs.  People need to stop going on about this game/ console is better than anything else and just play it cause its fun, not cause its meant to be the biggest/best game of the year or what ever.

I have 4 gaming consoles and follow many genres and like that I get fun out of all of my games for different reasons. 

But going back to the topic I've liked more games that have gotten good reviews than I have games that have gotten bad ones, so I guess I do follow reviews and trust them.

But the next game I plan to get is Kung Fu Panda, I've played that Demo and its so fun, but I bet that gets pretty average reviews.

Reviews are great, but it does come down to personal choice