Review Policy

How we review

Every review is based on hands-on play on real Android or iOS hardware. We play through enough of a game to judge its core loop, progression, and monetization pressure, not just its opening hour.

How scores work

Games are scored in four categories: Sound, Graphics, Gameplay, and Fun Factor, each from 0 to 100. The overall score is the weighted result, shown as a percentage on every review.

A rough guide: 90+ is exceptional, 80-89 is great, 70-79 is good with caveats, 60-69 is average, and below 60 means we would spend your bandwidth elsewhere.

Monetization and free-to-play

Free-to-play games are reviewed as a free player experiences them. In-app purchases, gacha systems, ads, and energy timers are assessed as part of the gameplay and fun scores, and every review states the monetization model up front.

Review copies and independence

When a review is based on a code or device provided by a publisher, that does not affect the score. We do not accept payment for reviews, and we do not show scores to publishers before publication.