I take my gaming seriously from a consumer perspective. I believe it's more worthwhile to speak with your wallet than a forum. Buying good games from developers & producers who care, or otherwise provide an experience worth the money is crucial to keeping what we love about games pronounced in the industry. If you're looking for a new game, maybe my opinions can help inform your decision.

Below is a general explanation of the criteria I use to rate games. Note that my reviews may not all be up to my current standard.

★★★★★: Best Of The Best
The best in a given genre, the kind of experience that makes otherwise good games lackluster in comparison. Worth it even at full price.

★★★★☆: Incredible Value
Almost always worth your time and money. Such titles are only ever held back by relatively small issues that only slightly detract from the overall experience. Worth it even at full price.

★★★☆☆: Good Experience
Your average game. It's not the kind of thing that I'm hoping for, but still worth your time for what it is. Consider when on sale.

★★☆☆☆: Barely Worth A Try
Such games are going to have a negative review. The experience may have something nonetheless interesting or enjoyable, but overall just isn't worth it in hindsight. Unlikely to be worth buying.

★☆☆☆☆: Garbage Product
Games can be bad for a number of reasons, but this is for those which I certainly feel have nothing to offer for anyone, even when on sale. Do not buy.