Responsible Gaming Scoring Criteria

The aim of these reviews is to reconcile the adult and older age group of gamers that are trying to balance their Video Game hobby with a “Real Life” that consistently considers them immature, irresponsible, and stunted.

All too soon we will have a generation of people that are considered “seniors” who continue to absolutely love playing video games!  This is too popular a hobby for society to continue to think of its practitioners in the way that they do (described above).  But for the world at large (including the Game Publishing Industry itself) to begin changing the way it looks at us, WE need to begin changing the way we play games.  We need to start playing games as responsible, healthy adults. 

The goal of each review is to rate how achievable it is to responsibly play said game based on 3 simple criteria (explained in bullet points):

Contiguous Play Time Requirements

• Am I required to play at consistently frequent schedule to “keep up” with others?
• What percentage of game experience can be enjoyed within a short play session?
• Is there a balance of rich game world/immersion with a casual play style?
• Is mastery of the game possible under casual play schedule in a reasonable time span?
• Can I get to the END?

Multiplayer Requirements

• Can I jump out of the action at any point?
• How far “behind” do I feel compared to those who play much more often/longer?
• Can I find like-minded/Responsible Gaming type groups within the game?

Sound/Effect Volume Requirements

• Does the volume need to be turned up (or on) to play the game?
• Do the sound effects disturb or distract other people nearby?

I will also try to end each review with a general (and subjective) recommendation on how to play said game Responsibly.