Friends often ask me, you are a reviewer who rates games every day. How did you get this score? Today, I will use "Hunting Mission", an open world MMO that I just picked up recently, to talk to you about my own scoring standards.
First of all, let me make it clear that when I rate games, I never engage in a one-size-fits-all approach to "pre-ordering masterpieces" or "hot chicken games". Let's rate this, just like eating hot pot. Some people like spicy food and some people like clear soup. Which one do you think is absolutely better? So what I value more is how well the game achieves its own positioning.
Take "Hunting Mission" as an example. Let's talk about the graphics first. This game has a realistic style that leans toward cartoon rendering. The vegetation, architecture, and light and shadow details of Star Island Tribe are quite solid. At least it is considered to be the first echelon among mobile games of the same type at this stage. When riding a mount and running maps in the wild, there is a sense of openness and atmosphere. I give it 8 points for the screen dimension. It's not a perfect score because there are slight loading marks when switching scenes.
Then there's the gameplay. As an MMO, it opens up a big world, with main plot puzzles, wild BOSS, hunting missions, and the prophecy line of the "Book of Loya" running through it. After playing for two weeks, I feel that the most important thing is the pet development system. It is not a simple pile of values, but one that really affects the combat strategy. The tribe system also works smoothly when teaming up with friends for hunting, and there will be no situation where half of the game is stuck in PPT. I can give it 8.5 points in this dimension. Points will be deducted because the guidance system is a bit verbose and there are too many mandatory tutorials for beginners.
Next, let's talk about krypton gold. This must be discussed in detail. The current charging method of the game is relatively friendly, and you can still play it at 0 yuan, as long as you don't insist on the top few in the arena or all the illustrated pets. However, the pop-ups of gift pack codes and limited-time stores are indeed a bit frequent, and this operation method will affect the experience a bit. After comprehensive consideration, the krypton gold-friendliness score is 7.5.
I want to give it a shout-out on the social side. Although it is an MMO, the game provides a lot of "lone wolf" options. You can play it even if you don't like to form a team. Even if the tribe system does not have voice or chat, it is enough for making donations and collective tasks every day. This is a plus for social horror players. The social dimension is rated 8 points.
The final overall rating of "Hunting Mission" is 8 points. I think it is a well-completed MMO, not amazing but sincere.
This is the underlying logic of my scoring. Don't be superstitious about authoritative ratings. Each game is suitable for different players. My suggestion is: if you are interested, play it for two days in person. It is more reliable than reading a hundred reviews. After all, games are for entertainment, not for awards. What are your different opinions? Let's chat in the comment area. 😄