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One
of our primary goals at Game Positive is to ensure that our visitors
receive both timely and accurate reviews. In order to accomplish this,
we've opted to use a familiar but optimized scoring system for our
game reviews. It's based on the standard 1 to 10 scale, with 1 being
the worst and 10 being the best. Numerous categories judge the more
specific aspects of a game while incorporating the same scoring scale.
Because we feel that each category should stand on its own, we do
not average our overall rating based on these scores.
While this system may seem familiar, the numeric values of our scores
have a slightly different meaning than what you may have seen elsewhere.
Here's a breakdown of the score ranges and what they mean.
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Positive Pick
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Games
within this range are the epitome of excellence and quality.
Our Positive Pick status is an acknowledgement that a game is
nothing short of remarkable, and should not be missed by any
game player, new or old. Games of this caliber are even recommendable
to those who aren't fans of the genre. |
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Game Positive
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A
game that scores within this range is what we consider to be
good to great. The Game Positive classification indicates that
there may be some issues or annoyances that slightly detract
from the experience, but overall, the game is still fun. Something
that scores on the lower-end here may have more significant
issues, but its strengths outweigh its weaknesses, resulting
in a game that is still enjoyable to play. |
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Enthusiast Only
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A
game marked as Enthusiast Only is merely average in a quality.
A score within this range indicates that there are significant
problems that can directly affect your experience in a negative
way. Although some redeemable qualities can be found, the issues
within make the game hard to recommend to anyone but enthusiasts
of a particular series or genre. |
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Game Negative
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Anything
that scores within this range is not worthy of your time. Games
marked as Game Negative indicate that there are severe gameplay
and/or technical problems that render the experience completely
devoid of enjoyment. Something that scores lower than 3.0 is
especially bad, with issues that often make the game unplayable.
In short, both your time and money could be better spent elsewhere. |
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Game Positive, Game Negative
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Specific
game types like community modifications or classic remakes may
use a standard G+ or G- score, which respectively indicate a
positive or negative rating. Unlike the numbered scoring system,
these ratings are intentionally simplified in order to provide
a more streamlined and less critical view of a game. The circumstances
in which these ratings are used may vary, but they will often
accompany reviews of similar critical depth. |
Our categories consist of what we feel are the most important aspects
of a game. Listed below are all of our current categories and their
meanings. All categories utilize the same numbered system of scoring
that is explained above. So, if a game was to receive a 6 in sound,
that would mean that its sound and music aren't particularly noteworthy
or greater than average.
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This
is a measurement of a game's technical and artistic visuals.
There other factors that can also impact this score, such as
frame rate stability, animation quality, and clipping issues.
Overall, if a game provides a smooth, visually impressive experience,
it will score high in this category. |
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A
game's sound score is judged by comparing the major components
of the audio experience. For a game to receive a high sound
rating, it must excel in sound effects, music, and voice acting. |
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Gameplay
is one of the most important aspects of a video game, as it
essentially determines whether or not a game is any fun. This
category is based on how well a game controls, how difficult
it is, a breakdown of its mechanics, and most importantly, the
level of enjoyment that can be derived from the game. |
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Another
important category, value determines whether or not a game is
worth your time and money. We gauge a game's value based on
its length, replayability, cost and distinction from other similar
games on the market. |
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This score is based on the multiplayer component of a game.
Many factors affect this rating, including game complexity,
variety, the system used for matchmaking, community features,
and whether or not the multiplayer feels tacked on. A game without
multiplayer will receive a score of "N/A" for this
category, which will not directly affect the overall rating. |
Sometimes people have questions that are not covered in the topics
above. Here you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions
regarding our rating system.
Q: What does the frame rate category mean?
A: This category is a measurement of a frame rate's smoothness. Games
with low or unstable frame rates can adversely affect performance,
causing things to appear slow or choppy to the human eye. Since this
is so vital to a playable gaming experience, we let you know as to
whether or not there are any issues with the frame rate, as well as
how drastic the effects are on the overall game. |
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