YOUR GAME.
A CLEARER NEXT STEP.
Private, practical feedback for independent teams preparing to launch, reach the press or sharpen the way they present their game. We tell you what works, what doesn’t and where we’d focus next.
FOUR WAYS WE CAN HELP.
Whether you have a rough demo or a release approaching, you can commission focused work without paying for an editorial review or a promise of publicity. Starting prices and the included scope are shown below.
Private Game Feedback Report
A candid, hands-on assessment of a playable build from a player’s and gaming editor’s perspective, for your team to use internally.
Standard starting scope: one PC build, up to 2 hours of play and a structured 4–6-page written report with prioritised actions.
- First impressions, onboarding and clarity
- Gameplay feel, pacing and friction points
- Presentation, accessibility observations and value proposition
- Prioritised recommendations with practical examples
Steam Page & Discoverability Audit
We look at how your store page communicates the game to somebody encountering it for the first time. No promises about the Steam algorithm or wishlists.
Standard starting scope: one published Steam page, a human-led assessment and a written 3–4-page action plan with example wording.
- Hook, description and positioning
- Screenshots, capsule art and trailer order
- Clarity of features, platforms and expectations
- Suggested edits and a prioritised checklist
Press Kit & Announcement Support
Help journalists and creators understand what you’re making without digging through scattered files or marketing jargon.
Standard starting scope: one game’s existing materials, a press-kit readiness audit, one-page fact sheet and one draft announcement.
- Press-kit review or fresh structure
- Game fact sheet and concise press copy
- Press release or announcement draft
- Media asset checklist and outreach readiness feedback
Trailer & Marketing Message Feedback
Independent eyes on your messaging and promotional assets before you commit to a campaign or a launch announcement.
Standard starting scope: one video up to 2 minutes long, timestamped feedback and a 1–2-page practical edit plan.
- What the trailer communicates in its opening moments
- Clarity of game genre, loop and audience
- Visual hierarchy and copy suggestions
- Concrete fixes for key assets and calls to action
All prices are indicative starting prices in GBP for the scopes shown. Your final written quote will confirm deliverables, turnaround and any applicable taxes before any work begins. Larger games, extra platforms, extended playtime, custom design work and additional revisions are priced separately. No ongoing subscription or obligation to purchase editorial coverage.
WHAT WOULD YOUR FEEDBACK REPORT LOOK LIKE?
Read a clearly labelled fictional example with observations, player impact and prioritised recommendations. It is a demonstration of our approach, not a fabricated review or a claim to have tested a real game.
PAY FOR THE WORK.
NOT FOR THE VERDICT.
A private feedback report is a consulting deliverable for your studio. It is not a public review, a testimonial, a score or an endorsement from Coloured Static Press.
Paid clients receive direct, constructive criticism. We do not sell positive scores, fake customer reviews, guaranteed coverage, independent review placements or recommendations inside The Switchboard.
Any relevant past consulting relationship must be considered before editorial coverage. We will disclose material conflicts, keep commercial clients away from controlling editorial judgments and decline coverage where genuine independence cannot be maintained.
HOW A PROJECT WORKS.
Tell us about it.
Send a game link, current stage and the problem you’d like help solving.
Agree the scope.
We confirm whether it’s a fit, the deliverables, fee and realistic timescale.
We do the work.
We assess the agreed materials carefully, with clear and independent observations.
Put it to use.
You receive your private report or agreed assets and a practical way forward.
LET’S MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE STRONGER.
Tell us what you’re building, your timeline and which service interests you. We’ll come back with a proposed scope and quote. Don’t send confidential builds or sensitive information before agreeing a suitable way to share them.
Interested in ordinary editorial coverage instead? Contact the independent press desk or submit your indie game for free. Paid services do not influence either process.