[General Discussion] Best review scale?

I really like the /10 scale, especially when decimals are involved, but the point about 7 being average makes me think about that. Any game that is less than 7, I probably would not buy, or even try. However, I don't like the /5 scale since 3/5 is average, but you can't really tell if it's slightly above average (since 4 makes me think it's a good game, and 3.5 still gives the impression of average), or on the lower end of it. Breaking down by components is definitely a great way to go and do it, but overall I think I would go with the 10 scale still. Most games should never have to deviate from 7 much, and you can really justify the bad ones, however low their score maybe. In addition. good games don't seem to need as much explanation with descriptions as bad ones do.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by electric_eye

I can see what you mean. Games that score 5 I think I would keep and usually I would love to play it again. For 4 it's good that I would finish the game at least once. Three is where I enjoy it but maybe I get bored, consider it for trade-in, 2 is bad, 1 a disaster.

Exactly my thoughts if I ever see a 5 point scale used, although for personal enjoyment, I need those excess numbers as a point of comparison. Well. not like I let exact numbers sway my thoughts. I look for key gimmicks of a game that are mentioned and how I personally picture them being used. Surprisingly enough, one of my favourite things to do is to read bad reviews and see exactly how 1/10 is justified by the reviewer.

How ya doing, buddy?