Steam

The Ninth Art Gallery Rating Standard

100-Point Deduction System

This site uses a 100-point deduction system, starting from a perfect score of 100 points, then deducting points based on performance in various areas to arrive at an objective and fair rating.

Core Gameplay & Fun
Weight: 40%

Highest weight: Determines whether the game is fun, has the greatest impact on the final score.

Core Mechanics
Gameplay Depth
Repetitiveness
Learning Curve
Challenge Level
Balance
Innovation
Control Feel
Feedback Mechanisms
Camera Control
Immersion
Player Agency
Level Design
Technical Performance & Stability
Weight: 25%

High weight: Directly affects player experience, may prevent normal gameplay.

Program Stability
Bugs & Errors
Performance Optimization
Loading Efficiency
Hardware Compatibility
Network Connection Quality
Matchmaking System
Physics Engine Performance
Collision Detection
Visuals & Audio
Weight: 15%

Medium weight: Affects immersion and sensory experience.

Art Style & Consistency
Visual Details
Texture Quality
Model Quality
Visual Effects
Sound Design
Music Quality
Voice Acting Performance
Audio-Visual Sync
Audio Balance
User Interface (UI)
User Experience (UX)
Animation Fluidity
Facial Expression Details
Story & Narrative
Weight: 10%

Medium weight: Very crucial for story-focused games.

Plot Logic
Narrative Coherence
Character Development
Character Motivation
Main Story Design
Side Content
Ending Treatment
Narrative Pacing
Text Quality
Translation Quality
Presentation Quality
World Building Depth
Content & Longevity
Weight: 10%

Medium weight: Affects game length and replayability.

Content Richness
Mission Variety
Game Length
Replayability
New Game Plus Features
Collectible Value
Achievement System Design
Microtransaction System
Monetization Balance
Ad Integration
Post-Launch Update Frequency
Update Content Quality
Player Feedback Response
Community Features
Community Atmosphere

Note: The deduction intensity for microtransaction systems can be adjusted based on their negative impact on game experience. For mandatory or balance-breaking monetization, deductions can be increased.

Rating Example

95

Final score after deducting 5 points from perfect 100