I find the reviews on GB help me make an informative decision on whether to buy a game. The reviews let you know if it's a point and click game,if there is a lot of conversation, difficult and timed section of play, possible dying etc.
I think the reviewers on GB are fair and accurate in their rating of games.

I tend to read the reviews only to pick up on how the game is played. Is it true Point and click? How's the interface? Is there a LOT of dialog? Any Glitches?

That's about it ! I'll probably wind up getting a game just because it's there!

As far as critics go, I would be the guy you ALL throw tomatoes, vegetables, and other garbage at... I'm very difficult to please and I am running into a bunch of bad games lately.

This is GameBoomers Review Guidelines.

It might help understand the grading.

Thanx Mag...That certainly clears it up

Thanks to Becky for getting those criteria up.