To provide the highest-level information possible from our reviews and to help guide a games value for money offering quickly, 1-Up Games uses the following 10-point review scale:
10 – Masterpiece
This video game was a genre-defining achievement. Exceptional in nearly every way, with groundbreaking design, unforgettable moments, and flawless execution. Any flaws are negligible compared to its overwhelming strengths. A game that will be remembered for years and console generations to come.
9 – Outstanding
This video game was a top tier experience in its genre, minor issues may exist but one of the best games of its kind and easy to recommend to anyone.
8 – Amazing
This video game was thoroughly enjoyable with strong mechanics, design and moments not without flaws, but its strengths outweigh its shortcomings significantly.
7 – Great
This video game delivered constant fun and quality, while it lacks innovation it succeeds at what it set out to do, most players will have a positive experience.
6 – Good
This video game was a solid release with enjoyable elements but clear limitations. Whilst it doesn’t shine, it remains competent and fun. Hardcore fans may get more out of this game.
5 – Average
This video game was a functional but unremarkable game that gets the job done without excelling or failing. Expect mixed execution, design and moments of both enjoyment and frustration.
4 – Mediocre
This video game shows glimpses of potential but is overshadowed by shortcomings that most players will notice.
3 – Okay
This video game was flawed and struggled to deliver an enjoyable experience, usually a game where repetitive and frustrating gameplay
2 – Painful
This video game was tough to play, unfunctional, frustrating, littered with broken mechanics, technical issues, or incredibly poor design choices.
1 -Unplayable
This video game was unplayable or shouldn’t be played. We found it to not be worth our time at the time of review.
1-Up Games may make updates to the review descriptions and scale as video games evolve.
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