Judging for IFComp 2010 has begun! I failed to complete my entry in time, but I did beta-test some games this year so I feel good about that. I’ll be putting reviews in individual posts as I go this year, with this post acting as a hub page. Here goes…
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Here’s my grading guide. My point scores (1-10) will be determined later based on my curve.
| A | Impressive, polished works. (8-9-10) |
|---|---|
| B | Good games! Needs more polish or more content. (5-6-7) |
| C | Okay games. Needs more polish and more content, or I didn’t like it. (2-3-4) |
| D | Nigh-unplayable due to language or implementation issues. (1) |
| F | Did not enter (me!) or should not have entered (boo!) |
| NR | Unable to compare to other entries, or not allowed to review because I beta-tested. |
| Game | Grade |
|---|---|
| Aotearoa by Matt Wigdahl |
A+ |
| Death Off the Cuff by Simon Christiansen |
A+ |
| The Warbler’s Nest by Jason McIntosh |
A |
| Flight of the Hummingbird by Michael Martin |
A |
| Sons of the Cherry by Alex Livingston |
A- |
| Oxygen by ShadowK |
A- |
| One Eye Open by Colin Sandel and Carolyn VanEseltine |
A- |
| Gris et Jaune by Steve van Gaal |
B+ |
| The Blind House by Maude Overton |
B+ |
| Rogue of the Multiverse by C.E.J. Pacian |
B |
| Pen and Paint by Owen Parish |
B |
| The Bible Retold: The Lost Sheep by Ben Pennington |
B |
| The 12:54 to Asgard by J. Robinson Wheeler |
B- |
| R by therealeasterbunny |
B- |
| A quiet evening at home by anonymous |
C |
| Divis Mortis by Lynnea Dally |
C- |
| The Chronicler by John Evans |
C- |
| East Grove Hills by XYZ |
D |
| Ninja’s Fate by Hannes Schueller |
NR (Tester) |
| Heated by Timothy Peers |
NR (Tester) |
| Under, In Erebus by Brian Rapp |
NR (Did Not Play) |
| Gigantomania by Michelle Tirto |
NR (Did Not Play) |
| The People’s Glorious Revolutionary Text Adventure Game by Taylor Vaughan |
NR (Did Not Play) |
| The Bible Retold: Following a Star by Justin Morgan |
NR (Did Not Play) |
| Leadlight by Wade Clarke |
NR (Did Not Play) |
| Mite by Sara Dee |
NR (Did Not Play) |