The Rating Scale in Detail

Category Description

Measures the overall visual quality of the in-game graphics. Takes into account artistic creativity, aesthetic expression, originality, menus, fmv, etc.

Measures the creativity of the game soundtrack, sound effects, and voice acting.

An overall measurement of what the game feels like and how it plays. Play control, responsiveness, and game style are all taken into consideration.

Measures the overall artistic creativity. Takes into account, but is not limited to, things like character design and presentation.

Extras, replay value, and longevity of the game's entertainment value.

An overall measurement of the entire package, not an average.

Judgment

10 virtually flawless 9.9-9.5 classic 9.4-9.0 outstanding 8.9-8.0 excellent 7.9-7.0 good 6.9-6.0 mediocre 5.9-5.0 lacking 4.9-4.0 poor 3.9-0.1 from here down, it's just a measurement of how badly the developer failed.

Our present knowledge of gaming is not taken into account when older games are reviewed. For example, a Genesis game could have a higher visual score than a Dreamcast game, even though it is obvious the Dreamcast game is far more aesthetically pleasing. The score is relevant to the system, genre, and time period the game resides in.

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