PlayStation is introducing user reviews on the PS Store
PlayStation introduces user reviews on the PS Store for select games, allowing written reviews for the first time.
PlayStation is now offering user reviews on the PS Store, marking the first time players can leave written reviews for a select number of games. An attentive PS5 owner noted this update on the PlayStation subreddit, highlighting that players could now share their thoughts on titles such as Helldivers 2, Fortnite, Resident Evil 4, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Interestingly, players can still rate games from zero to five stars, but the addition of written reviews opens up a new avenue for feedback. This feature is currently limited to digital game owners, and all reviews must be submitted via the PlayStation.com website. Some users have pointed out that writing these reviews might be cumbersome using a controller, but the controlled environment might lead to more thoughtful feedback.
This move by PlayStation mirrors recent changes by Valve, which introduced a new filter system to help players identify useful reviews by diminishing the visibility of joke or unhelpful reviews. The success of user reviews varies, and some believe that listing the number of hours played in Valve's system adds credibility. As the feature is still in its early stages, user feedback and its impact on game success will be closely watched.