The Aurora Review Scale

[radd]

We all have at some point in time debated the usefulness of the 100-point (0.1-10.0) review scale adopted by major websites and publications. More often that not, this review scale produces redundant results that help little while making the all important purchase decision. What is the difference between say, 8.1 and 8.3? why should we even care and most importantly, are these reviewers even qualified enough to put a number on a game. I respect differences of opinion as long as opinions are coming from an informed source. Ignorance cannot be championed as an opinion. The objective of reviews, imho, should be to help the consumer in decision making rather than rating games against precedents and unrelated standards.

Long story short, the team behind Project Aurora has long been considering implementing a new review scale made especially for the Pakistani gamer. Our market is very unique when you consider how much we pay for games. Our decisions are usually quicker since the financial outlay is so minimal and word of mouth plays a stronger role than review scores. It seems time is the only barrier we encounter.

Keeping that in mind, Pakgamers has decided to implement a new review scale.

We will now rate games using traffic lights. The scale should be interpreted as follows.

RED

Avoid, this game is not worth your time and money.

YELLOW

Caveat emptor

·Fans of the genre or series will dig straight in but recycled content and lack of innovation while compared to competitors will limit enjoyment of a newcomer
·A solid game that delivers hours of enjoyment but falls just short in some areas.

GREEN

A must have, we strongly recommend this game.

We intend the ratings to complement the content of reviews rather than substitute it.

 

[Ranger Taffles]

Good idea radd............we dont need to be always using the same scale of 0-10 or 0-100........this is different and better....

 

[SolitarySoldier]

Graphics
Presentation
Gameplay
Sound
Overall
etc...

What if you rate each category along with overall?

Still, it's a great and unique rating system.

 

[Faisal]

It will be best way to avoid 9.9,9.5,9.0,0.1 crap!

 

[GoldenHawk]

Then just forget the 9.9 lol isnt it better to just write a solid 9 instead of a 9.5 or 9.2

 

[Em0s]

Really unique system. Keep it up !

 

[R3Z0N]

Wouldnt a 8/10 or 9/10 be simpler? just dont include the decimals lol

 

[Chandoo]

terrible scaling idea guys, a simple numeric or letter grading system is way more effective.

 

[Nomad]

There should be some difference between review scores and traffic signals

 

[SolitarySoldier]

Decimal rating system is more better IMO but that traffic idea isn't bad either.

 

[Sire Ahsan]

Keep it simple ... keep it PGist

A PG mascot thumbs up rating out of five! Simple!

 

[Chandoo]

the PG review scale should be based on "chandoo's".

eg Halo 3 gets 1 chandoo out 5.

 

[devilscallmedad]

Halo 3 gets 1 chandoo out 5.

I don't think the developers of the game would even like one chandoo :lol:

 

[SolitarySoldier]

the PG review scale should be based on "chandoo's".

eg Halo 3 gets 1 chandoo out 5.

There must be decimals.

E.g: Halo 3 gets 0.5 chandoo's out of 5. lolz

 

[CoLd FuSiOn]

the PG review scale should be based on "chandoo's".

eg Halo 3 gets 1 chandoo out 5.

Well that doesn't sound bad at all i mean if a game is really f*cked up we can say it got "Chandersoned".

Or If it's truly awesome "Chanderful".

 

[Ranger Taffles]

Well that doesn't sound bad at all i mean if a game is really f*cked up we can say it got "Chandersoned".

Or If it's truly awesome "Chanderful".

HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH :lol: :lol:..............I like the chandoo rating system!!!

 

[ModMonsta]

superb. lets go for the chandoo rating system

 

[GoldenHawk]

Lol chandoo rating system FTW...
Truly Chanderful

 

[oldschoolgamer]

well i think that reviews must be accurate not be rounded off thats the reason i left the reviews on gamespot

 

[Jigger]

if u use this RYG rating system ..there are so many games which fall in between them...wat wud u rate GTA4 on PC ? wat bout madden NFL 10? ratings shud be always done wid masses in minds and not individuals.. i think */10 or B* gives a better idea...