Q&A for How to Write a Video Game Review

Include specific details about what you liked and disliked about the game. Be honest, since this will be more helpful to both other players and the developer. Talk about different aspects of the game, like gameplay mechanics, story, graphics, controls, and difficulty level.

If you bought the game from an online store, go to the game’s page and see if there’s an option to leave a review there. Alternatively, you can write a review on your own blog or website, or post one on social media.

Start a review with a brief summary of your feelings about the game. For example, you might say something like, “Overall, this is a solid game with beautiful graphics and a compelling story. However, the controls could use some improvements.”

You can use gamer language, but be sure to fully explain yourself so that others who may not be gamers know what you are trying to say.

I wouldn't review a game unless you own it. The Let's Play series doesn't usually give you enough information.

For community reviews, the first place to start would actually be the game's Steam page, if it has one. If you plan on going professional, consider starting up a small blog at first and wait for gaming journalists to contact you.

Usually, people that are looking to get a console are undecided between one console or another (like a PS4 and an Xbox One). So just compare it to a similar console, taking into account things like graphics, social aspects, storage, how smoothly they run games, etc.

Yes, just make sure you state clearly what you didn't like about it. The developers might use this information to fix the game, and/or other players might want to know about the games flaws before buying it.

Not really. They might ask you to rate their game, and even give you a key of said game if it is paid, but you don't have to ask for permission of the developers to write a review about their game.

Buy a capture card (or camera, but that's less professional). Most capture cards' prices range from $50 to $500 depending on the quality and platform. If you really can't buy one, you can instead ask others for their footage. Always respect their conditions if you're using it for your review.