Idea for a new scoring system for game reviews

[Kantor]

Marks said:
Its a neat idea, but I would still prefer the number system. Plus that wouldn't work worldwide (or would need adjusted) because games are more expensive in Europe/Australia than they are in North America I think.

I would keep the number system but this is how I'd do it:

10 - Absolute perfection. Only games like Pokemon Red/Blue, Ocarina of Time, etc. get 10's.

8-9 - Great games with very minor bugs/glitches that could easily be fixed by a patch. Would be enjoyed by pretty much everyone except haters of the genre/series.

6-7 - Average/Decent games. They might have some annoying bugs/glitches or just aren't all that fun. With this rating the game would only be recommended to fans of the genre or series. Game would be significantly improved by patches.

4-5 - Bad games. Not quite unplayable, but in dire need of post launch support to make it good. These types of games should be avoided until they are patched.

2-3 - Horrible games. Games so bad that no amount of patching/support could make it worthwhile as a purchase. These games would be a rent at absolute best and probably only gamerscore/trophy whores would bother with them.

0-1 - Unplayable.

This is how I view it myself:

10 - Pretty much unattainable. Certainly no game ever released. Not Ocarina. Not Pokemon Red and Blue. Nothing.

9.5 - 9.9 - The absolute pinnacle of gaming brilliance. You should be gaping with amazement, or beaming with joy, pretty much all through the game. It will have minor flaws, but you won't care. You really, really need to play these unless you absolutely despise the genre.

9.0 - 9.4 - A game near the top of its genre. Still incredible. Still among the best games you have played. Just missing that little small something that would put it in the category above.

8.0 - 8.9 - An excellent purchase for people who like the genre. A game that is far above average and a lot of fun to play. I find that a lot of games which are enjoyable but not deep end up here. Towards the lower end of this band, people who don't like the genre will begin to dislike the game.

7.0 - 7.9 - Still a good game, but significant flaws are beginning to exist at this stage. There will be nothing game breaking at this level, and parts of the game may still be great. It is hard to recommend this to anyone who doesn't like the genre.

6.0 - 6.9 - Still decent. A huge fan of the genre or series could actually enjoy this.

5.0 - 5.9 - Mediocre. Dull, not really fun to play. It works, but who cares?

0.0 - 4.9 - Varying degrees of "bad". Really, nobody should buy a game in this range. Obviously there is a fair bit of difference between a 4 and a 1, but neither of them is worth playing except out of morbid curiosity.