| PERFECT | An instant classic, one that would be considered one of the best examples of its genre. A score of ten is achieved by a consensus vote amongst the rest of the GG team having either played the game as well, or having read the review and watched actual gameplay footage / live stream of the reviewer playing the game. |
| EXCELLENT | An amazing gaming experience that will appeal to the vast majority of gamers for a number of reasons outlined in the main body of the review |
| GREAT | An extremely well-rounded gaming experience, but one that lacks the certain wow factor (in the case of a franchise, does not deviate from the tried and tested formula of its predecessors) that would make it truly great for reasons outlined in the body of the review |
| VERY GOOD | A decent gaming experience that brings something new to the genre, and may attract new fans. The reason is offered in the main body of the review |
| GOOD | A game with a unique selling point, or one that will attract existing fans of the genre only. The reason is offered in the main body of the review |
| AVERAGE | A game you could take or leave; one that doesn’t bring anything new to the market, but has no significant issues provided in the main body of the review |
| BELOW AVERAGE | A game hampered by lack of originality, redeemed by a single factor outlined in the main body of the review |
| BAD | A game with some noticeable issues in terms of graphics, gameplay or plot (if applicable) stated in the main body of review |
| FLAWED | A game with several major issues, such as graphics, gameplay mechanics or the game’s plot (if applicable) mentioned in the main body of review |
| AWFUL | A game with no redeeming features whatsoever, completely unplayable for a number of reasons outlined in the main body of review |