Review Score Framework

PERFECTAn 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.
EXCELLENTAn 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
GREATAn 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 GOODA 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
GOODA 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
AVERAGEA 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 AVERAGEA game hampered by lack of originality, redeemed by a single factor outlined in the main body of the review
BADA game with some noticeable issues in terms of graphics, gameplay or plot (if applicable) stated in the main body of review
FLAWEDA game with several major issues, such as graphics, gameplay mechanics or the game’s plot (if applicable) mentioned in the main body of review
AWFULA game with no redeeming features whatsoever, completely unplayable for a number of reasons outlined in the main body of review