Today I won't talk about anything else, but I will talk about the scoring standards in my mind. By the way, I will use a game I have been playing recently as an example. This game is "Horror Granny: The Mist".
Let's talk about the graphics first. Many players stare at the quality of the graphics as soon as they come up, as if low resolution is the original sin. In fact, I think this dimension should not be one-size-fits-all. What do you watch in horror games? It's the atmosphere creation, the coordination of light and shadow, and whether the sense of oppression is in place. The graphics of "Horror Granny: The Mist" are indeed not exquisite, nor is the modeling, but it cleverly uses foggy and dim tones, combined with the weird walking posture and eyes of the grandma, to create a full sense of atmosphere. I give this picture a 7, not because it's great, but because it knows what it wants.
Let's talk about gameplay. The core gameplay of this game is actually very simple: you are trapped in your grandma's house and you have to find a way to escape within 5 days. But grandma's hearing is extremely sharp. If you throw something, she will rush over. You can only hide in the closet or get under the bed. At first I thought it was just an ordinary stealth escape game, but as I played it I discovered that the design was quite thoughtful. The items in each room are placed differently, and there is more than one clearance route. The randomness is pretty good, so you won't feel bored if you restart the game. And there is real tension in that scene where you hold your breath and listen to the footsteps. I give it 8 points in terms of gameplay. The design is simple but not rough, and the rhythm is well grasped.
Krypton gold is even more interesting. The charging mode of this game is shown as 0, which means it is completely free to download. Do you think there is any in-app purchase? Yes, but the impact is not big. Basically, you can watch the ads for some tips, and you can play without spending money. It's very conscientious for a mobile game these days to be willing to do this. I give it 9 points, not for anything else, but because it doesn't force you to use krypton.
In the social dimension, to be honest, the social attributes of this stand-alone horror game are approximately zero, but if you think about it from another perspective, its shareability is not bad. Several people around me watched me play two games, and then secretly went to play on their own. After clearing the level, it feels good to talk about tactics with friends and share the embarrassing story of being chased by grandma. I'd give it 6 points for social networking. It can't be considered a major selling point, but it can generate topics.
So you see, my rating is not based on how good a certain dimension is, but whether it does what it should do in its category. A horror escape game deserves a good review as long as the rendering is in place, the gameplay is reasonable, and the players are not disgusted.
To sum up, I would give "Horror Granny: The Mist" about 8 points. Those who like puzzles and stealth games can give it a try. If you are timid, I recommend playing it with the lights on during the day. It's not perfect, but it's enough to make people remember that heart-pounding feeling💯