I’m a bit of everything. But gaming is a great deal in my life, so I have 14 years of Dota 2 and a competitive Warcraft III experience that ran from 2012 to 2021. During that period, I represented SparX Esports and LevelUp Esports and competed in regional tournaments.
Now, I still play, I still compete (against friends) and I still have the love that drives all this. But most importantly, I use this background when reviewing a game, I care about how it actually is to play. And most of all, I always look to answer if the game delivers what the developers promised.
Never judge a game only by its trailer or reviews. Play it, give it a chance, make it count. Then, and only then, judge.
A good game knows what it wants to be and makes me want to play for one more hour. There’s really no need for some dazzling features or flashy useless stuff, I just want to sit back, relax, and get my groove up. For me, a clear identity, and respect for the player’s time is what matters.
Honesty backed by real playtime. Yeah, mechanics, performance, difficulty, and overall experience are what separates good from great. But I also look in design problems from personal preference and make it clear who the game is actually for.
Try different genres and don’t feel pressured to play whatever is popular. Start on the difficulty that’s comfortable for you, learn at your own pace, and find the type of game that makes you want to go for one more round. You know the feeling, like a cold one after a 10-hour shift.
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