game review zone

Okay, so today I decided to dive into creating a “Game Review Zone.” I’ve always wanted a dedicated space to jot down my thoughts on games I’ve played, so, let’s get started!

Brainstorming the Idea

First things first, I needed to figure out what exactly I wanted this “zone” to be. Was it just for me? Was I gonna share it? I thought about just keeping notes, it could have worked.

Eventually, I decided to build a simple website that i create. Basic, straightforward, and something I could easily update.

Setting Up the Basics

I created a new folder on my desktop – I use windows.

Created an file. This is the homepage. Super simple stuff, just the basic HTML structure.
Made a file. Gotta make it look at least somewhat presentable, right? I’m no design expert, but I know enough to make it not look like complete garbage.
Made an image folder, to store pictures.

Building the Structure

Inside the , I started laying things out:

Header: Just a simple “Game Review Zone” title at the top. Classic.
Review Sections: Each review would get its own little box. Inside, I’d have:
- Game Title (obviously)
- Date Played
- A short paragraph of my thoughts
- Maybe a rating? (Still thinking about that)

I kept it very minimalist. No fancy frameworks, no databases, just plain HTML and CSS. I wanted to keep it easy to manage.

Styling with CSS

Over in the , I did some basic styling:

Gave the body a neutral background color. Nothing too distracting.
Centered the header text. Gotta have good alignment.
Added some padding and margins to the review boxes. Make them look distinct.
Chose a readable font. Nobody wants to squint at tiny, fancy text.

Again, nothing groundbreaking. Just enough to make it look clean and organized.

Adding the First Review

Time for the test run! I added a review for a game I recently finished. Typed out my thoughts, added the date, and… it worked! It actually looked like a real (if very basic) review site.