How is the Quality forecast of a video game determined?

This article is intended for students.

The game's Quality forecast is not only defined by its technical characteristics. The overall score also depends on its positioning in relation to the target market.

Is the game well positioned with the target market?

Does the price set meet market criteria?

The more closely game design decisions are aligned with the potential market, the higher the quality will be.

In order of importance, without ever forgetting the notion of consistency, here are the various factors that affect the Quality forecast:

Initial game development choices (graphics quality, testing budget, etc.)
The studio's reputation
The quality of customer service