Our scoring system explained

00%-10% A game of absolutely no value. Are you playing one of these games? Take 3d6 emotional damage. Example BigBrother

11%-39% Yikes. Technically broken, or so fundamentally flawed that it’s ultimately not worth any time or money. Bad. Examples Trials:BloodDragon,Sonic:LostWorld

40%-49% This game is functional, but majorly flawed and disappointing. Examples Firefall, StarTrek,Armikrog

50%-59% Mediocre. If it has any interesting ideas, they don’t work well. Might suffer from bugs or technical issues. Examples Primordia, Homefront:TheRevolution

60%-69% An interesting idea poorly expressed, or a derivative idea executed averagely. Comes with caveats. Examples SimCity, NoMan’sSky,TheDivision

70%-79% Good, but not a classic. This score is a recommendation, just not a glowing one. Examples BrokenAge,Mirror’sEdgeCatalyst

80%-89% A great game with exceptional moments or features, and touches of brilliance. Examples Starbound, Overwatch,Doom

90%-94% A compelling recommendation for most PC gamers. Ahead of its time and important to PC gaming. Examples XCOM2, ForzaHorizon3, DarkSoulsIII

95%-98% This is far and away one of the best games we’ve ever played, and we recommend it to the entire world. Examples Half-Life2, KerbalSpaceProgram, Spelunky

99%-100% Advances the human species. Life-changing. A masterpiece and more. Actively boosts the immune systems of nearby children and small animals.