As someone in my mid-30s with three decades of video game experience, I write these overviews with a focus on how games fit into an adult life full of responsibilities. The criteria are deliberately subjective - check out my other reviews to see what resonates with you. These ratings are practical descriptions, not meant to be converted into numbers.

☑️ Left a lasting mark
⬜ Will definitely revisit
⬜ One and done
⬜ Didn't finish
⬜ Wouldn't purchase again

Initial Feel
☑️ Instantly hooked
⬜ Grew on me
⬜ Took time to appreciate
⬜ Never quite clicked

Mechanical Flow
⬜ Perfectly polished
☑️ Satisfyingly smooth
⬜ Takes getting used to
⬜ Never feels quite right
⬜ Actively frustrating

Schedule Flexibility
⬜ Perfect for micro-sessions
⬜ Easy to pause and resume
☑️ Needs dedicated time blocks
⬜ Requires long uninterrupted sessions

Hook Level
☑️ "Where did my evening go?"
⬜ Regularly loses track of time
⬜ Balanced engagement
⬜ Natural stopping points
⬜ Easy to walk away

Mental Engagement Required
⬜ Podcast Game
⬜ Split Focus Friendly
☑️ Active Focus
⬜ Full Concentration needed

Learning Curve
⬜ Intuitive flow
☑️ Rewarding challenge
⬜ Steep but fair
⬜ Frustratingly complex

Break-Friendly Design
⬜ Easy to remember mechanics
☑️ Needs refresher time
⬜ Steep re-learning curve
⬜ Like starting from scratch

Aesthetic Impact
☑️ Sensory Masterpiece
⬜ Artistically Cohesive
⬜ Distinctively Styled
⬜ Mismatched Elements
⬜ Notably Lacking