PSU Community Review Index [congratz spyrde!]

[DarkVincent07]

Just add platforms as reviews roll in, no need to clutter the OP up with 30 platforms when there is reviews for like, 4 ><

[Ghost-Rhayne]

lol Ok!

[DarkVincent07]

Well my first review is almost ready to roll. Lets get this party started!

[brebaz]

What about a review that doesn't include the multiplayer portion of the game if there's one?

I for one don't like going into multiplayer modes, and also this portion of the game is subject to change based on the user experience.

That's the only thing that stopped me from reviewing games back in 2007.

[Ghost-Rhayne]

Well my first review is almost ready to roll. Lets get this party started!

Just need an admin to open the forum by offtopic and design squad!

What about a review that doesn't include the multiplayer portion of the game if there's one?

I for one don't like going into multiplayer modes, and also this portion of the game is subject to change based on the user experience.

That's the only thing that stopped me from reviewing games back in 2007.

In the review formula, by story and multiplayer, I mentioned "if it has one". You can only write about these elements if they are present.If not, simply leave em out.

Ideally though, IF the game does have one...at least a small mention of your initial impressions should be there imo.

[DarkVincent07]

I don't see anything wrong with acknowledging it has MP, but not playing it ie if the MP is dead or no interest. Just make it clear that it hasn't influenced the review

[Ghost-Rhayne]

I don't see anything wrong with acknowledging it has MP, but not playing it ie if the MP is dead or no interest. Just make it clear that it hasn't influenced the review

Agreed.

I think I need to clear some of these things up in the OP before we go live.

[DarkVincent07]

yes well thats what this thread is for

Its all very exciting

[Ghost-Rhayne]

What review have you done?

[DarkVincent07]

Pokemon White 2 for the DS Its pretty long, I cover a lot

[Cybertox]

Spyrde did an amazing job with those graphics. They look gorgeous and fit into the forum very well.

[Ghost-Rhayne]

Spyrde did an amazing job with those graphics. They look gorgeous and fit into the forum very well.

I agree. Picking the final set is going to be damn hard.

[DarkVincent07]

Question, in the review template, do you think graphics & presentation should be above gameplay?

Like you talk about how nice it all looks and stuff before getting into the nitty gritty.

Just a thought

[Ghost-Rhayne]

Question, in the review template, do you think graphics & presentation should be above gameplay?

Like you talk about how nice it all looks and stuff before getting into the nitty gritty.

Just a thought

Yeah I thought that the order could use some adjustment when I wrote it up, just forgot. I'll do that.

[DarkVincent07]

Yeah I thought that the order could use some adjustment when I wrote it up, just forgot. I'll do that.

Its cool man, you don't HAVE to change it, but I do think it makes more sense that way

[Ghost-Rhayne]

Its cool man, you don't HAVE to change it, but I do think it makes more sense that way

No, I wanted to.It looked unnatural whenever I looked at it. I've put graphics and sound before gameplay and controls.

[DarkVincent07]

No, I wanted to.It looked unnatural whenever I looked at it. I've put graphics and sound before gameplay and controls.

Sweet, seems better since I'm sure the majority of review content for most of these reviews will be in the Gameplay section

[brebaz]

Just need an admin to open the forum by offtopic and design squad!



In the review formula, by story and multiplayer, I mentioned "if it has one". You can only write about these elements if they are present.If not, simply leave em out.

Ideally though, IF the game does have one...at least a small mention of your initial impressions should be there imo.

Okay good to know. I'll be looking forward to the Sub-forum soon.

[Soldier 95B]

So this template:

Intro: Talk about any background info here, such as previous entries or work by the studio etc

Story: Give a spoiler free opinion on the narrative if it has one

Graphics & Presentation: The visual presentation, fidelity and art style are covered here, as well as menus etc

Sound: Talk about the sound effects and sound track

Gameplay & Controls: Talk about how the game plays and controls

Multiplayer: Cover the MP component if it has one. If you choose not to cover the MP, at least acknowledge it and let it be known that this aspect didn't affectyour review/score

Conclusion: End thoughts

+ What
+ You
+ Liked

- And
- Didn't
- Like

FINAL SCORE:

1 = Laughable
2 = Terrible
3 = Poor
4 = Substandard
5 = Mediocre
6 = Decent
7 = Good
8 = Great
9 = Fantastic
10 = Legendary

Giving X.5 is possible if you are torn between whole numbers

Is that the template everyone should use? Meaning that they shouldn't be changing the fonts, italics, colors? Is there an image size limit or requirement? If so, should they be inline? You mention consistency, which is important to me like it is you, so I was just curious if every review will be consistent in the physical layout, making it easier to read for everyone.

[Ghost-Rhayne]

So this template:

Intro: Talk about any background info here, such as previous entries or work by the studio etc

Story: Give a spoiler free opinion on the narrative if it has one

Graphics & Presentation: The visual presentation, fidelity and art style are covered here, as well as menus etc

Sound: Talk about the sound effects and sound track

Gameplay & Controls: Talk about how the game plays and controls

Multiplayer: Cover the MP component if it has one. If you choose not to cover the MP, at least acknowledge it and let it be known that this aspect didn't affectyour review/score

Conclusion: End thoughts

+ What
+ You
+ Liked

- And
- Didn't
- Like

FINAL SCORE:

1 = Laughable
2 = Terrible
3 = Poor
4 = Substandard
5 = Mediocre
6 = Decent
7 = Good
8 = Great
9 = Fantastic
10 = Legendary

Giving X.5 is possible if you are torn between whole numbers

Is that the template everyone should use? Meaning that they shouldn't be changing the fonts, italics, colors? Is there an image size limit or requirement? If so, should they be inline? You mention consistency, which is important to me like it is you, so I was just curious if every review will be consistent in the physical layout, making it easier to read for everyone.

Yeah, I'm going to submit the first review as a demo to show the font styles and such. I haven't really thought about images...What do people think?

[Fenix]

I think the OP would look better with images instead of text for each platform. Like, instead of having the Sony banner then Playstation 3, Vita, etc. in text you'd have a thin image the same width as the header, but keep them simple so future platforms can be easily added by anyone

[Soldier 95B]

Ok thanks Ghost.

[Ghost-Rhayne]

I think the OP would look better with images instead of text for each platform. Like, instead of having the Sony banner then Playstation 3, Vita, etc. in text you'd have a thin image the same width as the header, but keep them simple so future platforms can be easily added by anyone

Hmmm! I like this idea. This would make it look TONS better.

[ps3freak18]

Looks awesome Ghost! Can't wait to participate.

[DeviousOne]

I'll have two reviews in the new 2 weeks ready for this section....Paper Mario and WWE 13 for ps3...

Are Hardware reviews to be posted in this section as well...I have a Wii U deluxe set im going to be doing soon...