DA204 - Play & Learn - Review

For part of PLAY & LEARN coursework you must write a review of your game. It should be written in the 3rd person (as if you somebody else reviewing your game). 

Here is the brief for what you have to do:

You must produce a review of your game that would be suitable for publication in an onscreen computer games magazine.

Ask game reviewers to play your game and give you feedback.

The review should include:

• technical details
• strengths and weaknesses
• user ratings for different aspects of game play
• comments from game reviewers.

There is a maximum of 5 marks (out of 33 in total) for the review. 

You should all be aiming to be in the 4-5 marks band.

Here is the mark scheme, i have highlighted the key words:

0 marks 

No rewardable content.

1–3 marks 

The student has made evaluative comments about the game,

including aspects of its functionality and usability, most of which are

realistic. They have included some relevant extracts from the game

and feedback from players.

4–5 marks 

The student has made a realistic evaluation of the game, including its

functionality and usability, illustrated with well-chosen extracts and

feedback from players.

You can use any program you wish to create your review but i would suggest Adobe Fireworks / Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Publisher. 

Below are some examples and a template you could use to help you get started, but feel feel to design your own layout if you wish.

Example 1

Example 2

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