Where and how to find a good video game

Steam

Steam - the main platform for PC gamers. By the size of her library does not compare any other digital store. So what to look for suitable projects worth there. For this there are two reliable ways: built-in search feature and subscription curators.

Search

The store is incredibly a lot of games, and every week they get even a few hundred more. Despite this, the use of search the meaning is still there - you just put the correct parameters.

The first thing you need to filter the list to select the category "Games" - it will deliver search results from the add-ons, demos, programs and films. Then - to determine the labels. Among them are not only genres, but also threads the setting of so many other things that determine the game - for example, "the villain, the protagonist." The more labels - the more options.

Another important parameter - the number of players. If you prefer a single passage, that marks the point "for one player." If you like to fight with others, select "Multiplayer".

For gaming with friends there are several options. For example, a "cooperative game". What exactly is meant, it is not clear, because the further down the list are two kinds of it: "Co-operative play on the network" and "Local co-op." So it is always mark the desired variety - just in case.

After all the filters are set, it remains the most important thing: the game sort of reviews. Usually, the first few pages then will be the highest quality options for developers who actively support their projects. However, there are exceptions: some Steam users have a habit of expressing dissatisfaction with any decisions studios using artificially low ratings.

curators

One of the main sources of information about the different games in Steam - curators. A lot of them, and their recommendations are very different. Some talk about hidden gem among indie titlesOthers - on with the games anime girls. Still others focus on projects with fascinating history.

Many yutuberov, streamers and game titles also have their curators. Subscribe to those whose opinion you trust, and they will choose the game for you.

aggregators ratings

sites like Metacritic collect evaluation of projects from specialized publications and calculate the arithmetic mean. This number becomes a rated game.

Aggregators serve several functions. First, they help to understand how to relate to the design criticism. If the rating is high (75 points), the majority of game titles like, if low (up to 50) - did not like. Mean (50-70 points) can mean either that the majority of the press considered the game not good enough, or that the opinions were divided.

In any case, it should be understood that "good" and "bad" - a subjective assessment. That was pleasant to one person, may not like any other. High rating of the game does not mean that it will have exactly to your taste, and low - that you will not be from it in delight.

So treat evaluation as a measure of how much of the gaming community reacted to the project. And in order to understand exactly what the developers have done correctly, it is best to check out the reviews themselves. Aggregators just gather in one place reviews from most of the reputable media. If speak English well, you can look for reviews on Metacritic or GameRankings. A portal "faultfinding"Collects ratings from the Russian-language publications.

Another useful feature aggregators - tops. So, on Metacritic with a search you can find the games with the highest scores in a particular genre, for a given platform or released for a certain period. Here, for example, list the best projects for the lifetime of the site.

selections

One of the reliable ways to find, in that play, - collections on different portals. Authors of games sorted by subject, genres, platforms, sub-genres, success, high and low estimates, the presence of a cult status, and so on.

For example, there is a selection on Layfhakere about the war, Vampires, space, vikings, zombies. As well as lists of significant projects for PC shooters with an excellent plot, cooperative horror and so on. Take a look at our section "Games"- there is sure there will be something for you.