Review Policy

At IndieLoop, we are committed to providing honest, fair, and transparent reviews of indie games. Our goal is to help our readers discover high-quality games while maintaining integrity and trust with developers and our audience.

1. Purpose of Reviews

Our reviews aim to:

  • Evaluate indie games on their merits
  • Provide actionable insights for players and developers
  • Highlight unique features, creativity, and gameplay experiences
  • Offer an authentic, human perspective free from AI-generated content

2. Review Process

IndieLoop reviews follow a consistent process to ensure fairness:

  1. Playtime & Exploration
    Reviewers play the game thoroughly, exploring core mechanics, story, and features to gain a full understanding of the experience.
  2. Evaluation Criteria
    Games are assessed based on multiple factors, including (but not limited to):
    • Gameplay Mechanics: Controls, responsiveness, and design quality
    • Visuals & Art Style: Graphics, aesthetics, and creativity
    • Audio & Music: Sound design, soundtrack, and immersion
    • Story & Writing: Narrative quality and engagement
    • Innovation & Creativity: Originality and unique design elements
    • Replayability & Value: Longevity, enjoyment, and overall worth
  3. Scoring & Judgement
    • Scores (if provided) are based on a holistic assessment of the above criteria.
    • Written commentary accompanies scores to provide context and reasoning.
  4. Transparency & Disclosure
    • We disclose if a game was provided to us for review by a developer or publisher.
    • We do not accept payments in exchange for positive reviews. All opinions expressed are our own.

3. Review Standards

  • Reviews are conducted by human writers, not AI.
  • Reviews are based on gameplay experience and factual observation.
  • IndieLoop maintains editorial independence and integrity.

4. Review Requests

Developers may submit their games for consideration, but submission does not guarantee a review. Games are selected based on editorial relevance, quality, and interest to our audience.

Submissions should include:

  • Game title and platform(s)
  • Download link or access to the game
  • Any promotional materials (trailers, press kits)

Send submissions to: reviews@indieloop.net

5. Ethical Guidelines

  • Honest and unbiased opinions are our top priority.
  • Conflicts of interest, including financial or personal relationships, are disclosed when relevant.
  • Games will not receive artificially inflated or deflated scores due to sponsorships, advertising, or external influence.

6. Updates & Changes

IndieLoop may update this Review Policy periodically to reflect editorial improvements or procedural changes. The “Last Updated” date will indicate the current version.

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