Game Review Manifesto
Here at The Weekly Geek we are of the general notion that game reviews stink. The number system assigned to most reviews on game sites is abstract at best, and doesn't give you a sense of whether or not you personally should pick up the game. It's arbitrary and inane, but unfortunately a lot of review aggregators require it. In the past, we've split our reviews into parts: Funness, Shininess and Worthiness. This system is currently being phased out for a new number based system because we are awful conformists and can't resist following other sites like lemmings. We will still give you the comprehensive (read: opinionated) coverage you've come to know and love, but with added numbers. We all love numbers! Here is the scheme for your reference:
- 0 - The worst possible of all possible games. This game killed your father and raped your mother.
- 1 - Really still awful. This is the sort of game that if played for an extended period causes your head to cave in.
- 2 - Not a good game. Flawed but has some redeeming qualities that might make it worth your while or a rent if everything better is already checked out.
- 3 - Average game. Probably worth a rent and a laugh, but you wouldn't go out and buy it.
- 4 - Good game. A must rent, and buying it wouldn't be a waste of money.
- 5 - Masterpiece. You must own this game! Why would you still be reading a review about it when you could be playing it right now! Go!
We've updated the majority of our older reviews to reflect this new system. Look for the score at the bottom of the post, it will look a bit like this: Score: 5/5 Buy it!
What say you?!