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Writing (Unique / Fun)

Broadly speaking, looking at everything from the tutorial to the bestiary to the item and ability descriptions, is the feel of the game’s words enjoyable? You may think there aren’t many opportunities to get a full score in this with an arcade game. But the opposite is true. If the only words in your game are the main menu, make them good ones. If the only words in your game are the descriptions of abilities, make them visceral. Don’t just name an item what it is, give it a unique name to your setting and vibe. Otherwise a game can quickly become generic or forgettable.