Editorial & Review Policy

We play before we publish

Every game we cover is played hands-on before we write about it. Our reviews and guides come from real time spent with each game, not from press materials or store descriptions. If we haven't played enough to have a genuine opinion, we don't publish.

How we score

We rate games on a 10-point scale that reflects how they actually play. As a rough guide: 9.0 and above is exceptional and broadly recommended; 8.0–8.9 is very good with minor caveats; 7.0–7.9 is solid and worth it for the right player; below 7.0 means notable flaws. Scores account for fun, polish, value and how well a game serves its intended audience — a great casual game and a great strategy game can both score highly for different reasons.

Honest pros and cons

Every review lists genuine strengths and weaknesses. We don't inflate scores, and we don't bury a game's problems. A positive review still tells you what's not great, and a lower-scored game still gets credit for what it does well. Our job is to help you decide, which means being straight with you.

Guides that actually help

Our guides are written to make you better at a game or help you decide whether it's for you — not to pad the page with filler. We focus on practical tips, mechanics that aren't obvious, and common mistakes, all drawn from actually playing the game.

Independence and disclosure

Editorial coverage is never sold. We don't accept payment for reviews, scores or favourable treatment. If any page ever contains a sponsored element or affiliate link, it is clearly disclosed. Our verdicts reflect our honest opinion, full stop.

Corrections

When we get something wrong, we correct it. Readers can report errors to editors@playroo.top, and we update pages promptly when a correction is warranted.