Ratings are dumb, here’s how I do them
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10 Games
10/10 - Paragon
A title that is either perfect as it is and should never be meddled with if remade, or a flawed title that nevertheless changed my tastes in video games. These are the titles that justify the medium’s existence.
A title that is either perfect as it is and should never be meddled with if remade, or a flawed title that nevertheless changed my tastes in video games. These are the titles that justify the medium’s existence.
9/10 - Amazing
This rating separates the masterpieces from the wannabes. Unforgettable titles that fall just short of personal perfection. Maybe the story pacing is slightly off or the gameplay needs a little more polish.
This rating separates the masterpieces from the wannabes. Unforgettable titles that fall just short of personal perfection. Maybe the story pacing is slightly off or the gameplay needs a little more polish.
8/10 - Great
Almost a masterpiece, but missing that one element to complete the package.
Almost a masterpiece, but missing that one element to complete the package.
7/10 - Good
These are the games I unequivocally like. They won’t reinvent the wheel, but they are enjoyable for what they set out to do.
These are the games I unequivocally like. They won’t reinvent the wheel, but they are enjoyable for what they set out to do.
6/10 - Decent
Great ideas that fell short of their potential or fun mediocrities.
Great ideas that fell short of their potential or fun mediocrities.
5/10 - Mediocre
Doesn't attempt anything original, but is an acceptable timewaster. Anything that starts strong but becomes terrible by the end also qualifies.
Doesn't attempt anything original, but is an acceptable timewaster. Anything that starts strong but becomes terrible by the end also qualifies.
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4/10 - Subpar
Has one thing going for it, but is trapped in an ocean of mediocrity.
Has one thing going for it, but is trapped in an ocean of mediocrity.
3/10 - Bad
Guilty pleasures and generic shovelware.
Guilty pleasures and generic shovelware.
2/10 - Terrible
Semi-promising but unplayable, or a functional snoozefest. Games that make you feel nothing.
Semi-promising but unplayable, or a functional snoozefest. Games that make you feel nothing.
1/10 - Atrocious
Plenty of terrible games exist, but every once in a great while there comes a title that is so offensive it should never be played, not even for laughs. These are the games that insult your intelligence in every conceivable way: dull gameplay, pretentious story, and a complete lack of respect for the medium's possibilities. These hurt the soul and I get zero enjoyment out of them.
Plenty of terrible games exist, but every once in a great while there comes a title that is so offensive it should never be played, not even for laughs. These are the games that insult your intelligence in every conceivable way: dull gameplay, pretentious story, and a complete lack of respect for the medium's possibilities. These hurt the soul and I get zero enjoyment out of them.
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@Zark It’s all good. 😂 I just feel the series was more interesting storywise than gameplaywise, though BioShock 2 did a good job balancing the two. Minerva’s Den was especially impressive.
Zark
1 month ago