Welcome to our website, this is a dedicated platform dedicated to idle game enthusiasts and developers. Our primary focus is on reviewing Idle games and Incremental games; however, we certainly do have future plans to delve into a diverse range of other games as our platform expands. This Review Policy page is designed to articulate the parameters, ethical considerations and methodologies that govern the process by which we review games.
We believe transparency and fairness are integral to creating a trusted community, and this policy elucidates our commitment to uphold these principles while fostering a deeper understanding of our review process among our website users and the game developer community.
Rating Criteria
We strive to provide reviews that are not only unbiased, but also precisely aligned with the factors most relevant to players. When rating a game, we will consider at most three of the following key elements:
- Gameplay: We closely evaluate the core mechanics of a game, its controls, the level of engagement it offers, and how fun it is to play. We look for games that have unique, interesting, and smoothly-operating gameplay styles.
- Monetization Practices: With the industry’s ever-evolving monetization models, we focus on how a game implements them. We’re critical of intrusive or aggressive monetization, favoring games that balance monetization effectively with player experience.
- Content Depth: We explore the game’s playability length, the depth and breadth of its content, and whether it offers engaging challenges and rewards. Games with robust content can ensure players stay invested for a longer period.
- Ongoing Development (or lack of): We assess whether a game is consistently updated with new content or fixes that improve user experience. Games that receive regular development attention often provide a more engaging, enriched experience for the players.
Each game we review is rated based on thorough analysis of these factors. The purpose of this approach is to offer our gaming community transparent, constructive, and meaningful reviews. In most cases, we will ignore the “Ongoing Development” category unless there is an obvious presence of unfinished content in a game without any statements from the developers.
Requirements
In order for us to consider your game for review, there are certain pre-requisites that must be met, as outlined below:
- Your Game Must be Playable: We ensure that our reviews are relevant and accessible to the public. As such, only games that are already made publicly available will be considered for review.
- No Forced Advertisements: Make sure that your game seeks user consent before showcasing any ads. Any form of intrusive or forced advertisements will not be tolerated.
- English Language Requirement: To ensure our team can adequately evaluate and review your game, it either needs to be originally created in English or offer fully functioning English language support.
- Game’s Stability and Functionality: Your game should be stable with minimal crashes or bugs. We understand that every game might have some minor issues, but a game riddled with crashes and bugs can result in an unfair review.
- No Ads Bundle: If your game is balanced to be played with a no-ads bundle, we would like to humbly request that you activate it for our reviewer or provide us with a key to do so.
By abiding with these requirements, you’re helping us provide transparent and fair reviews to our users, helping them make informed choices about the games they play.
Editorial Independence & Ethics
At The Idle Gamers, we value editorial independence and ethical practices immensely. It is our pledge to provide unbiased and fair reviews, irrespective of our relationships with game developers or publishers. Our goal is to provide our readers with accurate, unbiased, and honest assessments of the games we review.
In scenarios where there could be a potential conflict of interest, such as a sponsored post, we will disclose this information openly in the review. Our core ethic is to always place our reader’s trust and the pursuit of objective analysis above all else.
Updates and Corrections
Our reviews are intended to provide accurate and timely information about each game. However, we recognize that games often undergo development changes and updates post-release that may affect gameplay, graphics, mechanics, and more.When a game we’ve reviewed gets updated significantly, we aim to revisit the game and provide an update to our review to reflect these changes.
That said, these update reviews are subject to the availability of our team’s time. Corrections, if any, will often be handled in a similar vein. We are dedicated to maintaining a high level of accuracy and transparency in our review process. If there is a factual error in one of our reviews, we request that you reach out to us about it.
Need Your Game Covered?
Are you a game developer seeking coverage for your latest creation? We would be more than happy to give it a whirl! Our platform offers an in-depth review service for idle, incremental, and various other types of games. It’s a valuable opportunity to showcase your game, receive constructive feedback, and engage your target audience.
To submit your game for a review, head over to our Review Request section and follow the outlined procedure. Remember to include essential details like a brief description of your game, its unique features, and any other exciting elements we should look forward to. We aim to provide an unbiased, comprehensive, and engaging review to benefit both our readers and developers like you. Let’s create a buzz together!
