1 Not playing the game

One of the most obvious but also most frequent mistakes when critiquing a game is not playing the game or only playing a small part of it. This can lead to inaccurate, incomplete, or irrelevant feedback, as you are not basing your critique on the actual experience of the game, but on your assumptions, expectations, or impressions. To avoid this mistake, you should always play the game as much as possible before giving feedback, and try to understand the game's goals, context, and audience.

2 Being vague or general

Another common mistake when critiquing a game is being vague or general in your feedback, without providing specific examples, suggestions, or reasons. This can make your feedback useless, confusing, or frustrating for the game developer, as they do not know what exactly you liked or disliked, what you want them to change or improve, or why you think so. To avoid this mistake, you should always be clear and precise in your feedback, and use concrete evidence, examples, or references to support your points.

3 Being subjective or biased

A third common mistake when critiquing a game is being subjective or biased in your feedback, without acknowledging or considering other perspectives, preferences, or standards. This can make your feedback unfair, inaccurate, or disrespectful for the game developer, as you are imposing your own taste, opinion, or agenda on their game, without respecting their vision, intention, or creativity. To avoid this mistake, you should always be objective and balanced in your feedback, and acknowledge the diversity and complexity of game design and development.

5 Not following the guidelines

A fifth common mistake when critiquing a game is not following the guidelines or instructions that the game developer has provided for their feedback request. This can make your feedback irrelevant, inappropriate, or unwanted for the game developer, as you are not addressing their specific needs, questions, or concerns, or you are giving feedback that they are not ready or willing to receive. To avoid this mistake, you should always read and follow the guidelines or instructions carefully, and ask for clarification if needed.

6 Not listening to feedback

A sixth and final common mistake when critiquing a game is not listening to feedback that you receive from others, whether it is from the game developer or from other reviewers. This can make your feedback ineffective, inconsistent, or redundant, as you are not learning from your mistakes, improving your skills, or adapting to the situation. To avoid this mistake, you should always listen to feedback with an open mind, a humble attitude, and a willingness to change.