You Want To Write A Games Review

Writing game reviews is harder than many people think: not only do you need some skill with words, you develop an ability to precisely explain what you are trying to say. Too many people get caught up in the small details, a good review gives an overall impression and avoid the cliché, turbidity and everyday language.

So where do you begin?

The first important thing with an article structure: your piece (whatever it is) needs a clear beginning, middle and end. Some people write an outline first, just a few lines to detailed information on key points made throughout the article. Some launch straight into their piece, and re-write sections at a time.

Generally, with a review, bring your early stage: what game is that type of game that made it a little bit of history (such as previous titles, or similar games) and maybe a little bit of lead in.

The middle deepens your sense: try to group ideas together. If you want to do Subhead (graphics, sound, game play, etc.) it is fine, but try to be direct. "The graphics are good" is OK, but you must put why. Designed to contain every bit of information in its own sentence, namely:

Firstly, I must say that Call of Prepay really do not see all the good (in my opinion on it). The first game was not stunning, and although there have been a few tweaks to the engine (including DX11 support), we are still 4 years old technology, and it really show (why I think it looks good). The models are blocky, textures sometimes low-res and the effects that attempt to hide the rough edges do not really successful (clarification).

The end is a summary: what is the most important thing about the game? Imagine that you tell your friend why they should or should not buy it: what would you say? Also, it is always nice to "loop the article" which means put a link back to the introductory paragraph (did your question get answered? Ended up you feel satisfied with the overall narrative?).

Another two really important things: sentences should be relatively short, and grouped together in pieces that work together. Each sentence must contain a relevant bit of info, and never repeat a word (I normally use an online thesaurus: you type in the word and a load of alternatives comes up!). Try saving: is every thing you write essential to the overall article?

Finally (and most importantly!) Make it a habit to write a paragraph, spell checking (editors hate bad spelling!) Then put it aside for one day or two. Then go back, re-read it and see if you are 100% satisfied with it. If you are, great, send it. If not, you will find it easy to spot what is wrong and change it. It is a great habit to get into that a lot of editors are completely intransigent, and tends to drop or accept any piece is based on the first two paragraphs.