NFOpocalypse

These reviews are probably different from what you are used to. Rather than using numbers (as most reviewers do), I am going to grade games on a three-tier scale of opinions, as well as tell my thoughts on the minutiae (graphics, gameplay, sound, etc).

1.) Buy: This is the best result you can possibly get. Instant recommendation. The review will probably tell you why I love this game so much

2.) Rent/Borrow: Don’t bother buying, you might not like it. Usually reserved for games I enjoy but are not really widely enjoyed, or games which could appeal to people in different ways

3.) Don’t: This game is awful. Buy at your own risk.

I won’t pull punches. I also won’t always review new games. If I find an indie or freeware game that I like or think I should review, I will.

Update (February 26, 2010): Now that we’ve taken more care in tagging posts, these are now present as tags on each review post as “reviews-buy,” “reviews-try,” and “reviews-avoid.”  These same tags will be applied across other authors’ posts as well as features and columns.  Hope this makes things more navigable!