Monday, January 12, 2015

Switching To A Ten Point Scale

I recently have had issues with PBG's current five point rating scale.  Some recent reviews have left me torn between scores where a game was really good, but missed the mark of great.  Giving such a game a three would imply that it was simply an okay game, but giving it a four insinuates that it may have been better than it actually was.  By extending our scale by five points, I feel there will be less ambiguity and opinions on the games in questions will have a solid score that matches what is said in the review.  The scale will go as follows:

1 - Atrocious. An extreme misfortune to anyone who has the misfortune of coming into contact with it.
2 - Horrendous. By numbers, technically better than a one.  But realistically, still terrible.
3 - Really bad. A game that is 95% awful, but is saved by that other 5% from being completely disgusting.
4 - Bad. A game with not much to offer.  Most of what it contains is flawed or lacking in any fun or invention.  That's not to say the game is awful though.  Hidden deep within all the game's problems may still be a glimmer of fun that can be had.
5 - Moderate.  This game doesn't do much that is memorable and may do several things wrong, but at its core is still an adventure that holds slight enjoyment.
6 - Good.  This game may be worth a simple rent to check out.  This game may have a few things that really stand out as fun, but the whole may be brought down by boring or flawed features. 
7 - Very Good.  This game is worth playing, but it may have unforgivable issues that hinder it from cracking the top three.  It may be a fun game in the moment, but forgettable in the end.
 8 - Extremely Good.  This is a game definitely worth your time.  A game that is extremely fun and does a good job of being fresh and inventive.  This game may have only a few issues that keep it from being something truly special.
9 - Amazing.  This game is a must play.  It does something special and has just minor, almost ignorable, issues that keep it from reaching its true amazing potential.
10 -  Nearly Flawless.  A game that executes everything it sets out to with tremendous success.  A game that receives this score does something new and brings a breath of fresh air into the gaming world.  While this game may not be 100% perfect, it gets as close as possible and deserves as much attention as it can get.

With all that being said, PBG's first review with its new scale will be of Assassin's Creed Unity's first DLC pack, Dead Kings.  Look for it right here within the next week!   

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