The secret to a "Perfect Game" (10/10) is beating your own previous high score. If your new game’s Tech and Design (T/D) points are approximately than your best previous title, you are likely to receive top marks.
Build your first custom engine as soon as you have 2-3 "Great" combinations researched. Prioritize Linear Story and Save Game features. Mid-Game: Building Your Team Game Dev Tycoon 1.7.6 Guide
. This allows you to integrate new technologies like "3D Graphics v3" or "Voice Recognition," giving you a competitive edge over generic engines. The secret to a "Perfect Game" (10/10) is
Final Score = Base (5) + (Tech/Design balance) + Topic+Genre synergy (+0.5) + Platform match (+0.3) + Sound/Graphics researched (+0.7) – Bugs ( - up to 1.0) Game Dev Tycoon 1.7.6 Guide