Showing posts with label Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Review. Show all posts

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Doom Eternal general review (PC)

       Just like It’s predecessor Doom Eternal fails to disappoint. This successor to Doom (2016) still offers that fast-paced first-person gory combat we’ve all grown to love, and the demons in this reboot are even more deadly and highly equipped with explosives and extremely deadly weaponry. The graphics on this reboot are still as stunning as ever, representing something just shy of what you would see out of a underground horror movie. One thing is for certain, this game doesn’t skimp out on the bloody cut-scenes. The iconic rip and tear hectic environment has yet to wear off in this franchise and It really kept me engrossed in the campaign. One thing to note, this successor was hugely more strategy and skilled based then the previous release. There were a few times through some missions where I had to lower the difficulty from “Hurt me plenty” to “I want to live” because I just could not get through the checkpoint without dying. This reboot demands that you conserve your bullets as much as possible, because ammo drops are scarcer then ever. On top of that, throughout this game it is imperative that you use the most effective weapon for each type of demon you want to kill. Some weapons expose weak spots and finish off demons quicker, and one’s things for sure there are a ton of demons to kill. Overall, I view Doom Eternal as a superb successor to Doom (2016). It follows in the footsteps of its predecessor closely while also adding new weaponry, tactics, and character abilities into its arsenal. If I were to pinpoint one thing that I wasn’t a huge fan of it would be the difficulty scaling and just how few and far between ammo drops are, but for some that just adds to the prowess and experience.

 

 

I give this game a 9.5/10, If you have played the predecessor you will certainly not be disappointed, and it is a game that new gamer's of the franchise can pick up and start playing without prior recollection of Doom (2016). Also, If you are a fan of first-person shooter intense combat, I would definitely look into this one.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

How To Write A Video Game Review

Since this blog revolves largely around myself making reviews for games, I believe it would be a good idea to make sure you fully understand how to make a review properly in order to get the most out of my postings and possibly give you some guidance if you want to start your own video game blog. 


Steps: 

1. Begin simply by playing the game of your choosing for at least 6-10 hours. It is crucial to get a significant play-through of the content and explore as many features in the game as to not rely on first impressions only. 

2. Whilst playing, take notes about what you like during the play-through. Take notice of game aspects such as graphics, sound, player and world mechanics. Also, take the time to jot down notes about how smoothly the game flows from scene to scene. 

3. Likewise, take notes about what you do not like during the play-through. For instance, if the graphics look drab or unclear jot that down. If you feel like the game does not transition smoothly and has you confused or wishing for more than that is another thing to take notice of. No game is perfect, it is important to identify anything that you believe caPern be improved upon in order for the game to deliver a better experience. 

4. Try to compare the game to previous releases or other similar games in the genre that you have played. It could become easy to be overcritical about an aspect or feature in a game. Thus, comparing to previous releases or other similar games allows the audience and yourself to have a reference point and not just a blanket opinion that can seem harsh. If a feature of the game is not up to par with your expectations but has improved from previous releases than that's a step in the right direction. 

5. Start compiling these components above into a full fledged review of about 500-1000 words. 


6. Begin by introducing the game you will be reviewing. Especially, if it isn't a popular game it is important to hook the reader in and give a general insight of what the franchise or title is about. Focus on around 2-4 sentences. 

7. Next, dive into talking about the graphics, sound, and overall mechanics. Be sure to at least mention what console you are playing on as this may influence graphics and sound to some degree. This portion should be fairly comprehensive consisting of at least 4-6 sentences. 

8. Write about the overall plot and characters that are in the game. Make sure not to go too indepth, as this can unintentionally spoil the game for the reader. Write just enough so your reader gets a general idea of the game and is able to accurately identify if this would be a title they would want to play. Focus on around 3-5 sentences. 

9. Project your personal opinion on the game. Give an overall score on a scale from 1-10 whilst saying if you would recommend it or not all things considered. 

10. PROOFREAD, look for common punctuations errors, run on sentences, grammar errors etc. It is very important for your reviews to look professional. It would be hard for a reader to take your opinion  seriously if you have hundreds of errors. When it's ready, send it off to be published or post it yourself. 

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