DOS Games Discussion

John The Ax

Reviews should not be something like "Doom is a great game. I love its graphics and sound. I give it a 10/10." They should be lengthy, but not insanely long. My Epic Pinball or Commander Keen 4 reviews are good examples. Also, "reserving" games by giving them a short review, and saying you'll review it later, is not allowed henceforth. Write the review when you have time. Now, a breakdown of how different catagories should be reviewed:

Graphics: Graphics should be judged by their relative era. You can't say Pong's graphics sucked, there was nothing to compare it to. You have to review graphics relative to release date. Also, graphics should not be a MAJOR factor in overall score, unless they are so poor they detract from the game.

Sound: Sound can be broken down into two catagories, but they don't have to be reviewed differently. Like graphics, sound should be compared in relation to similar releases at the same time.

Gameplay: The most important factor. If the gameplay sucks, your rating should be low. This should be compared relativitly, also.

Overall: This should be a nice compiliation of all the above catagories. Your overall rating should not be an average. It should be a generalization of the above. Make a nice ending. Just check all my reviews for good examples.

This will make the reviews better. Please abide by the guidelines.

John The Ax · Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2002 1:08 pm Post subject:

If any break of the rules happens, the topic will be locked or deleted.

486 player · Gaming Demi-god Joined: 18 Sep 2002 Posts: 1029

Even in accident?

Ally · Moderator Joined: 14 Sep 2002 Posts: 70

Crappy reviews aren't wriiten by accident.

John The Ax · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 2:00 pm Post subject:

How could you write a review bad by accident? If I feel that you unfairly reviewed a game (Gave a 10/10 for a mediocre or less than perfect game) then I will alert you and give a chance for fixes. It has to be very good for linking off the games page.

Da_Goat · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 2:43 pm Post subject:

John The Ax · Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2002 3:02 pm Post subject:

Well, I mean, giving games 10/10 just because I like them, with an unfair review.

486 player · Gaming Demi-god Joined: 18 Sep 2002 Posts: 1029

If reviewer accidentaly brokes a rule (Doesn't mean to.)

Thou allowed only 1 type o reviews. Meh

If someone've already reviewed alt categories and other wants to write in what (s)he disagrees, (s)he'ld write shorter one, like I to Keen 4. It doesn't need to bee long.

John The Ax · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2002 12:53 pm Post subject:

You do know that reviews are put on the site, right? If someone wants to disagree, then they can post a short review. I'm talking about the main review that goes on the site here. Responses can be whatever.

Kazer0 · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2002 8:17 pm Post subject:

just so youknow john, my short prince of persia I and II were put up before you put up these rules. So dont be tellin me i boke the rules.

John The Ax · Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2002 12:41 pm Post subject:

I gave you enough time to re-review it. You never did, so it's locked now. If you want to re-review it, then start a new topic. Case closed.

Kazer0 · Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2002 9:43 pm Post subject:

I didnt knoe u was gunna lock it until it was too late. Could you unlock it when i have a new review done?

486 player · Gaming Demi-god Joined: 18 Sep 2002 Posts: 1029

It doesn't matter how long thy review is, if it's said in it that WHY the game's good..................bad. Even the 1st one! In that case, it'll be only in forum.

Thrall · Lord of Gaming Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 236

Anyone can write reviews!?

Dogbreath · Posted: Tue May 13, 2003 8:46 pm Post subject:

Yes, but only good ones will be submitted.