Talk:Smash Hit/GA1

GA Review

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Nominator: Vacant0 (talk · contribs) 21:17, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Reviewer: Nub098765 (talk · contribs) 07:32, 30 August 2024 (UTC)

Fairly short article, but seems comprehensive enough. I'll review this. Nub098765 (talk) 07:32, 30 August 2024 (UTC)

Bear with me, this is my first GA review.

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):

   See comments below.

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable, as shown by a source spot-check.

   a (reference section): b (inline citations to reliable sources): c (OR): d (copyvio and plagiarism):

   Copyvio unlikely; 26.5% similarity.
   Sources are reliable (those that aren't are primary, which are fine).

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free content have non-free use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

   Appropriately licensed and captioned.

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

Comments

• No copyvio and sources are reliable.
• Citations are identifiable.
• Discusses all available major points.
• Article is succinct and focused.
• Neutral in its diction.
• No blaring edit wars.
• Two images (one in the infobox): both are relevant, and the one not in the infobox is expanded upon. Both are fair use, so they are properly licensed.
• Nominator is a significant author of the article.

All good here.

Prose and MOS

• The player has to shoot metal balls to destroy obstacles made of glass, but must aim carefully with a limited supply of ammunition, as the game ends if it runs out. — I feel as though this sentence is a bit clunky. Perhaps it could be more concise: The player must shoot metal balls to destroy glass obstacles while aiming carefully, as the game ends when the limited ammunition runs out. or something of the sort.
  •  Done
• ...the player also needs to avoid traps. — What traps? Is it possible to elaborate on the kind or nature of these traps?
  • There are only glass obstacles in the game, so looking it at this again, I do not think that this is actually needed. I've removed it.
• ...grant the player an extra ball, allowing them to shoot up to five balls at once with only one ball in their ammunition. — What does this mean? If it grants them an extra ball, how does that translate to them being allowed to shoot up to five balls at once? And how would they only have one ball in their ammunition, if they are granted an extra ball? Please clarify.
  •  Done
• The game's music contained 33 tracks in total at the time of its release date, with Holmquist composing seven more in May 2014 and three more after the introduction of new game modes. — This sentence is very redundant unto itself. Perhaps this could be an upgrade: The game's music initially had 33 tracks, with Holmquist composing seven more in May 2014 and three after the introduction of new game modes.
  •  Done
• ...which Pugliese considered a negative aspect of the game. — Who's Pugliese? You introduce Tommaso Pugliese in full later in the article. Moving the introduction to here may be wise.
  •  Done
• Trevor Sheridan of AppleNApps said that the game stands by its name, but he also underlined the game's difficulty when moving through close spaces; Pocket Gamer also named Smash Hit as one of the hardest mobile video games. — Two things:
  • "close spaces" doesn't sound right. Perhaps you mean "narrow spaces" or "small spaces"?
  • "also" is used twice here. I recommend removing the first "also".
    •  Done
• Holmquist composed its music and sound effects; he also used placeholder sounds from Smash Hit that were ultimately unused in the game. — "also" seems wholly unnecessary here.
  •  Done
• Consider bundling and/or cutting down on refs, especially in the Reception section, per WP:OVERCITE.
  •  Done
• Also, in the Development section, ref 22 is cited multiple times in the same paragraph. WP:OVERCITE § Needless repetition says only to cite the end of the passage being cited. Maybe you could crack down on that?
  •  Done
• The paragraph beginning with Reviewers commended the game's visuals... and the one beginning with The game's music and sound effects were praised... could be merged; they discuss largely the same thing and the latter is only a few sentences. This is a stylistic choice, though, and you can ignore it.
  •  Done

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All good here.


Verdict

@Vacant0: I found barely anything wrong with this article. Very well-written; good job! These concerns are minor and I hope you'll address them promptly. I'll leave this for a few days. Thanks, Nub098765 (talk) 02:11, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

Hi, @Nub098765:. Thanks for the review. I've addressed all of your concerns. Vacant0 (talk • contribs) 09:53, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

Alright, after another read, I see nothing more blaringly wrong; it seems up to par now. Good job! Nub098765 (talk) 18:48, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

Thanks! Vacant0 (talk • contribs) 18:48, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

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