In theory, yes, but from my own personal experience and observations, no.
Did you ever heard about "mob mentality"? Things can get nasty for a developer that can't afford to use it at his/her own favor (those who are usually working alone) and falls in the hands of someone who's not well-intentioned and want to strike his/her work through reviews.
Besides, we already have the game's community for this, no?
Wild-Dog, if I were on your place (like I once was) I would think the same way as you now and I can't judge neither condemn you for that.
My blog is in PT-BR, but you can use the Google Translator tab to view it on your own language. You can check my whole history as an indie dev there. The last chapter (Chapter X) where I tell my experiences with a game which achieved second place on Steam store is there.
https://alyssonlneto.blogspot.com/2021/04/o-pagode-do-sucesso.html
This game's now available for free here on Itch.io on my old company profile (which is also showcased on my own profile here):
https://cleanwatersoft.itch.io/porradaria-2
I also studied a lot about Psychology to become a teacher during my Math Licentiate Degree course and delved further into this science by my own, specially because of marketing strategies, and I have 7 years of experience working as a professional indie dev who solely lived of his games.
Hopefully this will clarify your doubts and misconceptions about myself.
Have a nice day!
These are all the games you've made? https://alyssonlneto.blogspot.com/p/jogos-e-dlcs.html
Wild-Dog, I shared what happened on my blog, on this chapter:
https://alyssonlneto.blogspot.com/2021/04/o-pagode-do-sucesso.html
It's in PT-BR, but you can google translate it like I mentioned before.
I understand your side and you have your rights to believe an open review system would be better. I respect it and I think this discussion won't take us anywhere, so I'm leaving it.
Have a nice week!
