How to Rate Games on iGV

iGV has a unique way of gathering user feedback and incorporating it into its game reviews. This article outlines the process and explains how your ratings contribute to the overall game experience.

Understanding the iGV Rating System

iGV uses a 10-point rating system for games. This system extends beyond just assigning a numerical value. It also incorporates user scores, character assessments, graphics evaluation, balance considerations and player feedback.

• Numerical Rating (1-10): This is the fundamental rating, reflecting your overall enjoyment of the game.
• Platforms Played: The system requires you to specify the platform used for your gameplay. This context helps to differentiate player experiences across consoles and PC.
• Game Status: It prompts you to indicate your current game status, allowing iGV to understand your engagement level (actively playing, on a break, etc.).
• Specific Game Aspects: You can choose specific game elements, like graphics, characters, or gameplay mechanics, and rate them positively or negatively with thumbs up or down. This provides granular feedback about particular features.
• Brief Review (Optional): An area to explain your specific thoughts in up to 2000 characters. This detailed input is valuable to iGV.

Impact of User Ratings

User ratings are not simply aggregated; they’re incorporated into the overall iGV experience in several ways:

• Game Pages: User reviews contribute to the overall game page, enriching the information available to other potential players.
• Audience Scores: iGV aims to generate audience scores for every game in its database, combining user and editorial ratings. This is a significant feature, providing a comprehensive perspective.
• Icon Awards: User ratings directly influence the Icon Awards list. This list, driven entirely by user reviews, ranks the “greatest games of all time.” Higher volumes of high user scores propel a game’s ranking.

How to Submit Your Score

Submitting your game score is a straightforward process:

1. Navigate to the game page on iGV.
2. Locate the “Rate Game” button.
3. Provide a numerical rating from 1 to 10.
4. Select the platform you played the game on.
5. Define your game status (playing, taking a break, completed).
6. Rate specific elements of the game with thumbs up or down.
7. (Optional) Write a brief review (up to 2000 characters).
8. Submit your review for inclusion in iGV’s database.

Example: Baldur’s Gate 3

If you enjoyed Baldur’s Gate 3 and want to share your experience, finding the game page on iGV, pressing the “Rate Game” button, and going through the above process will help contribute to the overall experience of the game.

Using iGV Playlist

iGV Playlist serves as a helpful resource for exploring game ratings. Using this playlist provides a broader overview of well-received games from this year, helping you discover new titles.

• Filter by rating and platform to select games that meet your criteria.
• Read user reviews to get insights and perspectives from others.
• Explore the “Icon Awards” to see a ranking of popular games.

iGV’s commitment to transparency

User ratings are seen as a valuable feedback mechanism within iGV’s review methodology. This approach highlights the importance of user input in game evaluation.

The process is user-friendly, and providing reviews enhances both the game experience and the overall iGV community.

Overall Benefits

By incorporating user feedback, iGV ensures a more comprehensive perspective for its readers, potentially boosting its game review credibility. Your rating helps countless gamers make informed decisions and shape iGV’s ultimate game rankings.

Submitting your score is an easy and rewarding way to contribute to iGV’s vast database, helping other players form their own opinion of games before they try them.