Welp, you'd think that I knew about the presence of 'animated' tag in games. I didn't btw until some guy told me today. I always check for incest and male/female protagonist tags only in every other games, so never really glanced at other tags. My observation skills suck I know.
My mom still helps me find my things every now and then.
Bad example and you are right. People can't bitch about "no animations" in reviews if there is no animated tag because it was never in consideration.
I just have one question. Will my reviews get axed if it contains parameters like story's weak , girls ugly, graphics bland, high development time, blueballing, fuckfest yada yada yada. I don't know if all these are in consideration or not and I have never created any commotion in thread and did revenge reviews. I genuinely think all the above are my unbiased opinion of the game (atleast for me) and just want to let people know about it.
Let's see one by one:
Story's weak ---> You can probably say it better, like for example: The story failed to captivate my interest. You are saying the same, but instead of "insulting" the Dev, you placed the onus on what really happened, there was no connection between you and the story. Remember always, that the Dev is someone like you, doing the best he was able to.
Girls Ugly ---> That is quite subjective and while you may be within your rights to say it, should you? What do you get from being aggressive? Try instead: The looks of the characters needs a revision, right now they are not pleasing to my tastes. Or something that avoids confrontation and instantaneous dismissal. Make your point, that's the reason why you are writing, but keep it respectful.
Graphics bland ---> If you can't find another way to describe them, fine, but, try to be more descriptive.
High Development Time ---> Compared to what? Do you know how much time the Dev can dedicate to this? Do you know how capable they are? Do you know if they don't have extra factors limiting their mental availability for this? No, you don't unless you live with them, and if you do, why aren't you helping then? Talk instead of Low Release Periodicity. It seems the same, but isn't. HDT is an interference in their life, LPR is the real complain you have, to which the Dev can try to lower the size of the Release, lower his quality standards, or make changes in his process to address it.
blueballing ---> This comes from a poor management of your expectations, do you really want to make it known that you are so infantile that you can't control THAT? I would leave it out of a serious review.
fuckfest ---> This is very situational. GH can be described that way, and while it is a valid description it is hardly a defect. This is a Harem Incest fantasy. Continuous sex is the motto. This is like saying that the Love Interests are women. Or that the characters have legs. Hardly a review point except for description.
None of this can truly be called unbiased. While they may be valid criticisms, when worded that way, they become biased.
When reviewing, don't do it for the peanut gallery, for the bros, instead, do it for the Dev, respectfully and positively. The bros will never be able to fix what you point out, while the Dev may very well do it. Remember that reviewing isn't about tearing down, is about building up, making something better.
Peace
