Action Games

Celeste 101.

Celeste

Platform: Switch
January 25, 2018
Help Madeline survive her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of TowerFall.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.6
Rock Band 2 102.

Rock Band 2

Platform: Wii
December 18, 2008
Rock Band 2 builds upon its foundation as the first music game to introduce co-operative band gameplay, multiple instruments, a robust online multiplayer experience, an unrivaled offering of downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features including: Backwards compatibility with Rock Band downloadable music content. All previously purchased tracks immediately load into your Rock Band 2 song list. No need to re-purchase or re-download. The biggest and most diverse soundtrack ever featuring some of rock's most prolific acts, comprised entirely of master recordings. Major new and dynamic online modes that connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before both locally and globally. More variety of instrument choices than ever before with new and improved drum and guitar peripherals, enhanced functionality and innovative new designs - all fully compatible with the original Rock Band instruments. [MTV]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.2
A Monster's Expedition 103.

A Monster's Expedition

Platform: Switch
August 5, 2021
From some of the best puzzle designers in the world comes A Monster's Expedition, an adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans. By pushing trees over to create pathways, you'll explore hundreds of islands near and far to learn about the history of "humanity". Immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from the "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.9
Super Street Fighter IV 104.

Super Street Fighter IV

Platform: PlayStation 3
April 27, 2010
The follow-up to Street Fighter IV further redefines the fighting game genre with classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action, a host of new and returning characters, more advanced online gameplay, new ultra combos and much more. Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV. The impressive new roster includes classic combatants from previous Street Fighter games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri. Super Street Fighter IV adds new Ultra Combos and advancements to the state of the art online matchmaking and online gameplay introduced in Street Fighter IV with numerous additional features. Super Street Fighter IV takes many of the groundbreaking features introduced in Street Fighter IV and refines everything to deliver the ultimate vision of Street Fighter to fans the world over. [Capcom]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.8
Street Fighter 6 105.

Street Fighter 6

Platform: PC
June 2, 2023
Powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE, the Street Fighter 6 experience spans across three distinct game modes featuring World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub. Diverse Roster of 18 Fighters. Play legendary masters and new fan favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly and more in this latest edition with each character featuring striking new redesigns and exhilarating cinematic specials. Street Fighter 6 offers a highly evolved combat system with three control types - Classic, Modern and Dynamic - allowing you to quickly play to your skill level. The new Real Time Commentary Feature adds all the hype of a competitive match as well as easy-to-understand explanations about your gameplay. The Drive Gauge is a new system to manage your resources. Use it wisely in order to claim victory.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
6.2
Team Fortress 2 106.

Team Fortress 2

Platform: PC
October 10, 2007
Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is the sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map. TF2 delivers new gametypes, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more. Unlike other "class-based" games that offer a variety of combat classes only, Team Fortress 2 packs a wild variety of classes which provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills. Play as the flame-throwing Pyro, the room clearing Heavy, or the Spy, a master of disguises. Other classes include: Scout, Sniper, Medic, Engineer, Demoman, or Soldier. TF2 features the most advanced graphics of any Source-based game released to date – and the most exciting class-based action ever created. [Valve]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
9.0
Spelunky 2 107.

Spelunky 2

Platform: Switch
August 26, 2021
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.2
Shovel Knight 108.

Shovel Knight

Platform: PlayStation Vita
April 21, 2015
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart... Shovel Knight is for you!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.3
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania 109.

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania

Platform: Switch
March 6, 2023
The inspiration behind it all returns to its 2D action roots! Castlevania's unforgettable characters & gothic setting meet the fast-paced combat of the award-winning roguelite Dead Cells in this unprecedented collaboration. A gateway to a striking castle has suddenly appeared, and an imposing warrior called Richter asks you to help him vanquish the great evil within. Enticed by the promise of new loot rather than a sense of moral duty, you strike out through the grounds and corridors of the gothic castle to find and kill this mysterious Dracula... Slay hordes of his supernatural minions as you progress through our biggest DLC yet, including two levels, three bosses and a new storyline!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.6
Braid Anniversary Edition 110.

Braid Anniversary Edition

Platform: Xbox Series X
May 15, 2024
The Anniversary Edition is an overhaul of Braid, the 2008 time-bending puzzle-platformer. The game has enhanced sound with new mixes and variants on the original soundtrack, plus an extremely detailed developer commentary track. The commentary track is aiming to be incredibly thorough and, according to the trailer, "If you want to learn how video games are made, Braid anniversary edition will be a really good resource." You will be able to switch between the old art and the new art at any point during the game. [GameSpot]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
tbd
Dead Cells: The Queen & The Sea 111.

Dead Cells: The Queen & The Sea

Platform: Switch
January 6, 2022
The Queen & The Sea DLC takes place within two brand new Biomes: The Infested Shipwreck and The Lighthouse. Parallel to the High Peak Castle and Throne Room levels, the new Biomes introduce players to a rotten shipwreck where you will be hunted by eldritch horrors (of course) through the bowels of this spooky and haunted old vessel. The second Biome, The Lighthouse, introduces vertical exploration of a soaring tower in which players will scramble upward as fast as they can to outrun rising flames while simultaneously fending off highly skilled warriors who want nothing more than to end your run. This final Biome is as epic and refreshing as it is challenging.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.8
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 112.

Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2

Platform: Game Boy Advance
February 9, 2002
Mario hasn't even had a chance to savor his victory in the original Super Mario Advance, and already he's back for more in Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2. This game is a re-creation of the Super NES classic Super Mario World, featuring every last secret exit and all 74 levels of platform-jumping action. Once again, Princess Peach has been kidnapped by the ever-diabolical Bowser, and Mario and Luigi set out on a massive adventure to rescue her. As either Mario or Luigi, you'll solve puzzles, shoot fireballs, fly, and discover the hidden secrets in Dinosaur Island.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
9.1
Super Smash Bros. Melee 113.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Platform: GameCube
December 3, 2001
Nintendo's all-star cast of combatants is back in Super Smash Bros. Melee, along with a new batch of brawlers ready to tear it up. The sequel to Super Smash Bros. keeps the same basic premise: Characters duke it out in interactive environments, using special attacks and various items to knock each other into the abyss. Some new defensive techniques add an even deeper level of complexity to the combat. In addition to traditional battle royale matches, players can select all-new ways to play like Coin mode and Tournament mode.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
9.0
Street Fighter 6 114.

Street Fighter 6

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 2, 2023
Powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE, the Street Fighter 6 experience spans across three distinct game modes featuring World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub. Diverse Roster of 18 Fighters. Play legendary masters and new fan favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly and more in this latest edition with each character featuring striking new redesigns and exhilarating cinematic specials. Street Fighter 6 offers a highly evolved combat system with three control types - Classic, Modern and Dynamic - allowing you to quickly play to your skill level. The new Real Time Commentary Feature adds all the hype of a competitive match as well as easy-to-understand explanations about your gameplay. The Drive Gauge is a new system to manage your resources. Use it wisely in order to claim victory.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
6.3
Table Tennis Touch 115.

Table Tennis Touch

Platform: iOS
May 15, 2014
Requires at least iPad 2, iPhone 4s or iPod touch (5th gen) or newer.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
5.8
Papa Sangre II 116.

Papa Sangre II

Platform: iOS
October 31, 2013
Papa Sangre II is a survival horror game told entirely through sound. It starts at your inevitable end. You are dead, and must hunt for memories from the deceased to get back to the other side. Trapped in the peculiar afterlife of Papa Sangre, your guide is the voice of Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones). Death for you is just the beginning.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.0
Alto's Adventure 117.

Alto's Adventure

Platform: iOS
February 19, 2015
Above the placid ivory snow lies a sleepy mountain village, brimming with the promise of adventure.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.4
Ori and the Will of the Wisps 118.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Platform: Xbox Series X
November 10, 2020
The little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm's way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori's true destiny. From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. Set to a fully orchestrated original score, Ori and the Will of the Wisps continues the Moon Studios tradition of tightly crafted platforming action and deeply emotional storytelling.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Super Mario Sunshine 119.

Super Mario Sunshine

Platform: GameCube
August 26, 2002
When Mario, Peach, and an entourage of Peach's loyal Toad friends set out for a tropical vacation on lovely Isle Delfino, they're in store for much more than a relaxing holiday. A mustachioed maniac has mucked up the entire island, and Mario is accused of committing the crime. Armed with a hi-tech water cannon called FLUDD (Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device), Mario sets out to clean the island, clear his name, and solve the mystery of the villainous vandal. With new enemies, moves, and surprises, Super Mario Sunshine offers plenty of challenges.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.3
SoulCalibur II 120.

SoulCalibur II

Platform: Xbox
August 27, 2003
Open the next chapter in world of Soul Calibur. Soul Calibur II features seven distinctive gameplay modes including: Arcade, Versus, Time Attack, Survival, Team Battle, Practice, and the console exclusive Weapon Master. Collect up to 200 different weapons and battle characters with their own styles, strengths, and abilities. In addition to the 13 fighters, each platform has unique special fighters: Link for GameCube, Heihachi for PS2, and Spawn for Xbox. Prove yourself through soul and sword.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Cuphead in the Delicious Last Course 121.

Cuphead in the Delicious Last Course

Platform: Xbox One
June 30, 2022
Another helping of classic Cuphead action awaits you in Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course! Brothers Cuphead and Mugman are joined by the clever, adventurous Ms. Chalice for a rollicking adventure on a previously undiscovered Inkwell Isle! With the aid of new weapons, magical charms, and Ms. Chalice’s unique abilities, players will take on a new cast of fearsome, larger than life bosses to assist the jolly Chef Saltbaker in Cuphead’s final challenging quest!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.6
The Swapper 122.

The Swapper

Platform: Xbox One
June 5, 2015
The Swapper features a unique art style that uses real-world clay-models and found objects to create an explorable space station realised in unique detail; gameplay sees players swap between different bodies to achieve otherwise impossible tasks. The game has won awards from IndieCade, Develop and Freeplay, and been a finalist in many more.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.5
Unreal Tournament (1999) 123.

Unreal Tournament (1999)

Platform: PC
November 30, 1999
The stakes are high. On the one hand, fame, fortune, glory; on the other hand, death. Prove your skill in the arenas of the future, leading your team of computer-controlled "bots" to victory in the Grand Tournament, or compete with the best of the best via LAN or the Internet in seat-of-your-pants battles. While Unreal Tournament offers the finest in classic "Deathmatch" play, right out of the box you can compete in Team Deathmatch or Capture the Flag. Control strategic points on the map to rack up your score in Domination, or test your skills in Assault, as one team defends its base from the other. Each game type comes with its own special maps and rules, for never-ending variety and challenge. Add gameplay mutators such as Jump Match or InstaGib, and Unreal Tournament will keep your wits honed to a razor edge. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
9.0
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 124.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Platform: Wii U
November 21, 2014
Duke it out with your favorite Nintendo characters in Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo Wii U.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.9
Crypt of the NecroDancer 125.

Crypt of the NecroDancer

Platform: iOS
June 30, 2016
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore rhythm-based roguelike game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity? Players must move on the beat to navigate procedurally generated dungeons while battling dancing skeletons, zombies, dragons, and more! Groove with the game's epic dance soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection! You can even play with a dance pad to really shake your bones!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.1
Neon Chrome 126.

Neon Chrome

Platform: iOS
November 16, 2016
Neon Chrome is a ruthless top-down cyberpunk shooter with rogue-like elements. The game takes place inside an arcology a massive sci-fi mega structure. Blast your way through walls with guns and cybernetic abilities and try alternate approaches with different roles like the Assassin, Corporate Soldier or the Cyber Psycho. Upgrade your character stats, discover new cybernetic enhancements and build up strength to finally face the Overseer. Every death is a new beginning the path to defeating the Overseer is never the same.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
tbd
Prune 127.

Prune

Platform: iOS
July 23, 2015
With a swipe of a finger, grow and shape your tree into the sunlight while avoiding the dangers of a hostile world. Bring life to a forgotten landscape, and uncover a story hidden deep beneath the soil.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
5.3
OneShot: World Machine Edition 128.

OneShot: World Machine Edition

Platform: Switch
September 22, 2022
Experience an adventure game with puzzles that go beyond its own window and establish a unique bond with the main character. In OneShot: World Machine Edition, you discover a strange computer operating system with a self-contained world installed. Explore this world to unravel its mysteries and help guide a child on their mission to restore the long-dead sun. You hear that saving the world may no longer be possible... But it's worth a shot, you think. Now with collectible content and features exclusive to the World Machine Edition!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.2
Rock Band 129.

Rock Band

Platform: PlayStation 3
November 20, 2007
Play together in your living room or across the world! Rock Band offers deep online functionality, allowing players to rock together whether they’re in Rhode Island or Reykjavik. Major record labels and leading music publishers have signed on to provide unrivaled access to master recordings and legendary rock artists – from punk, metal and alternative to classic and southern rock. Rock Band ships with 45 fearsome tracks from artists like Bon Jovi and The Ramones to Black Sabbath and Stone Temple Pilots. Full support for downloadable content delivers never-ending challenges. New content will be available every week. Download full albums for play with Rock Band including the iconic rock album 'Who's Next' by The Who. Metallica has signed on to offer several tracks as digitally-distributed game levels for Rock Band as well as "Enter Sandman" for the Rock Band ship disc. Create your own rock avatar! Mold a unique rocker using Rock Band's character creator. Chose from gender, body shape, face, hair, clothes, tattoos and signature moves. Don't forget to pick your specialized rockin’ instrument. Drumming in the spotlight! Showcase a real drum solo with Rock Band's freestyle drum fill windows featured in each song. Break out your own rhythm and style as anything goes! Vocalists can bring the crowd to their feet during Rock Band’s freestyle vocal fill windows. Ad-lib your own words or shout to the crowd to raise the rock intensity of the performance. Band mates can fail out of a song for poor performance, but the band still plays on. Rescue your failing mate by busting out signature moves and blistering solos to wow the crowd with showmanship. Earn bonus points for your band during Rock Band’s Unison Phrase opportunities if everyone plays perfectly. [Harmonix]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.1
Journey 130.

Journey

Platform: PlayStation 3
March 13, 2012
Enter the world of Journey, the third game from indie developers thatgamecompany (creators of "flOw" and "Flower"). Journey is an interactive parable, an anonymous online adventure to experience a person’s life passage and their intersections with other’s. You wake alone and surrounded by miles of burning, sprawling desert, and soon discover the looming mountaintop which is your goal. Faced with rolling sand dunes, age-old ruins, caves and howling winds, your passage will not be an easy one. The goal is to get to the mountaintop, but the experience is discovering who you are, what this place is, and what is your purpose. Travel and explore this ancient, mysterious world alone, or with a stranger you meet along the way. Soar above ruins and glide across sands as you discover the secrets of a forgotten civilization. [thatgamecompany]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Conker's Bad Fur Day 131.

Conker's Bad Fur Day

Platform: Nintendo 64
March 4, 2001
The day after his 21st birthday bash, Conker's sporting the worst hangover ever, and he just can't seem to find his way home. Prepare to stagger through randy, raunchy, raucous scenarios crammed full of bad manners, twisted humor, and graphic bodily functions. Unless you're a fan of violence, foul language, and racy innuendo, you'd best steer clear of this one.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
9.0
Medal of Honor 132.

Medal of Honor

Platform: PlayStation
October 31, 1999
Tomorrow is D-Day. Tonight you land behind enemy lines. The tide of the way is in your hands. You are an elite Special Forces agent sent to execute covert operations, search and rescue missions, and commando raids. Fight to win the medal of Honor in the only game that lets you take on Nazis in WWII.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.9
Rock Band 2 133.

Rock Band 2

Platform: Xbox 360
September 14, 2008
Rock Band 2 builds upon its foundation as the first music game to introduce co-operative band gameplay, multiple instruments, a robust online multiplayer experience, an unrivaled offering of downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features including: Backwards compatibility with Rock Band downloadable music content. All previously purchased tracks immediately load into your Rock Band 2 song list. No need to re-purchase or re-download. The biggest and most diverse soundtrack ever featuring some of rock's most prolific acts, comprised entirely of master recordings. Major new and dynamic online modes that connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before both locally and globally. More variety of instrument choices than ever before with new and improved drum and guitar peripherals, enhanced functionality and innovative new designs - all fully compatible with the original Rock Band instruments. [MTV]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.2
DEVICE 6 134.

DEVICE 6

Platform: iOS
October 17, 2013
A surreal thriller in which the written word is your map, as well as your narrator.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.2
Rayman Origins 135.

Rayman Origins

Platform: Wii
November 15, 2011
Rayman's new adventure is a two-dimensional cooperative platformer with a colorful, whimsical art style.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes 136.

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Platform: GameCube
November 15, 2004
The sequel to Metroid Prime puts you in the role of bounty hunter Samus Aran once again. Your mission is to locate federation troopers who are missing on Aether--a planet torn into light and dark domains. To help you travel through the depths of light and dark, you'll have all-new beam weapons, a screw attack, and power-ups. Eliminate your enemies, solve puzzles, and open doors in an effort to restore peace to Aether. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes also features competitive multiplayer modes supporting up to four players.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.9
Rayman Legends 137.

Rayman Legends

Platform: Wii U
September 3, 2013
Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting. Rayman Legends takes full advantage of the Wii U and its new GamePad’s capabilities. Use the touch screen to take out enemies, manipulate platforms, cut ropes to clear a path and much more. With the gyroscope technology, you can move rotating platform and there are many more surprises to come.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Mikey Shorts 138.

Mikey Shorts

Platform: iOS
August 23, 2012
RUN, JUMP, and SLIDE through the land to help Mikey Shorts rescue the people! Collect coins to buy fun disguises along the way! FEATURES: • 72 different levels across 2 game modes • 6 unique environments • Choose from over 100 disguises to wear • Finish a level fast to earn up to 3 stars • Golden Shorts are hidden in all Story levels • Race against a ghost of your best score • Split times at gates show +/- your best score • Earn achievements both online and offline • Easy access to Game Center scores • Quick retry button for restarting a level • Ability to customize controls • View various game stats • New content planned with updates Universal app for iPhone, iPod touch & iPad!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
5.5
Warbits 139.

Warbits

Platform: iOS
April 13, 2016
Warbits, a war simulator for a better tomorrow. Give peace a fighting chance by settling your differences casualty free. Don't agree with your fellow factions? You don't have to! Put those blasters down, load up Warbits, and virtually crush the opposition!
Metascore:
92
User Score:
5.2
Super Street Fighter IV 140.

Super Street Fighter IV

Platform: Xbox 360
April 27, 2010
The follow-up to Street Fighter IV further redefines the fighting game genre with classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action, a host of new and returning characters, more advanced online gameplay, new ultra combos and much more. Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV. The impressive new roster includes classic combatants from previous Street Fighter games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri. Super Street Fighter IV adds new Ultra Combos and advancements to the state of the art online matchmaking and online gameplay introduced in Street Fighter IV with numerous additional features. Super Street Fighter IV takes many of the groundbreaking features introduced in Street Fighter IV and refines everything to deliver the ultimate vision of Street Fighter to fans the world over. [Capcom]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.7
Bzzzt 141.

Bzzzt

Platform: PC
November 13, 2023
Jump into the retro-future world with the nostalgic arcade journey of a tiny robot ZX8000! Inspired by the 80's tech revolution, this beautiful pixel-art precision platformer transports you back in time with an all-new adventure that pays homage to popular much-loved gaming designs of the past.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Dust: An Elysian Tail 142.

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Platform: iOS
October 8, 2015
Set in the beautiful yet mysterious world of Falana, this game chronicles protagonist Dust's journey to liberate an oppressed village, and rediscover his past. He is aided by an ancient sword, Ahrah, and his helpful if unreserved sidekick, Fidget. Meticulously hand-animated and painted, this episode of Elysian Tail welcomes exploration, platforming, and above all else, mastery of a fighting system that rewards skilled gamers. Casual and younger players will appreciate options tailored to allow them to enjoy the narrative without frustration, while seasoned players will enjoy collection, a deep combo and experience system, and increasingly challenging encounters.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.2
Dark Nebula - Episode Two 143.

Dark Nebula - Episode Two

Platform: iOS
August 5, 2010
IMPORTANT: If you should experience any trouble running this game, simply restart your device and then run the game again. The highly anticipated sequel to Dark Nebula is finally here, and it’s twice as long! The best way to sum this game up is that it's like a labyrinth game but on steroids. Just tilt the device to move your character through the levels while avoiding traps, opening doors, bouncing, sliding and not falling off. Designed by game industry veteran Anders Hejdenberg, lead designer of many world class games, including Battlefield 2: Modern Combat. * Over 25 completely new enemies and obstacles. * 19 action-packed levels that span across six different environments, from lush jungles to barren wastelands. * Completely new combat system that enables you to fight enemies. * Cinematic musical score. * Global leaderboards and facebook integration.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.7
Attack the Light - Steven Universe Light RPG 144.

Attack the Light - Steven Universe Light RPG

Platform: iOS
April 2, 2015
Team up as Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst, and Steven to stop a powerful Gem weapon in Attack the Light!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX 145.

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX

Platform: PlayStation 3
November 23, 2010
PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX continues to uphold NAMCO BANDAI's tradition of enhancing a classic franchise for today's gamer. Building upon PAC-MAN Championship Edition’s original six courses, the new game features more than 100 varied and mind-boggling mazes to navigate. Several new modes will also be available to test a player's pellet-munching aptitude. In Time Attack Mode, players will vie for the quickest clear time. Fulfill a series of objectives in Mission Mode or compete to devour the most number of ghosts gobbled in Ghost Mode.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.8
Rock Band 2 146.

Rock Band 2

Platform: PlayStation 3
October 19, 2008
Rock Band 2 builds upon its foundation as the first music game to introduce co-operative band gameplay, multiple instruments, a robust online multiplayer experience, an unrivaled offering of downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features including: Backwards compatibility with Rock Band downloadable music content. All previously purchased tracks immediately load into your Rock Band 2 song list. No need to re-purchase or re-download. The biggest and most diverse soundtrack ever featuring some of rock's most prolific acts, comprised entirely of master recordings. Major new and dynamic online modes that connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before both locally and globally. More variety of instrument choices than ever before with new and improved drum and guitar peripherals, enhanced functionality and innovative new designs - all fully compatible with the original Rock Band instruments. [MTV]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault 147.

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault

Platform: PC
January 20, 2002
As Lt. Mike Powell, member of the famed 1st Ranger Battalion, you'll battle through over 20 levels based on historical military campaigns of World War II. Fire period weapons and command authentic war vehicles as you silence the gun batteries at Port Arzew, survive the Omaha Beach landing, and more. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.5
LittleBigPlanet 2 148.

LittleBigPlanet 2

Platform: PlayStation 3
January 18, 2011
Media Molecule and Sony Europe are already working on a follow-up to their critically acclaimed platformer.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.6
INSIDE 149.

INSIDE

Platform: Switch
June 28, 2018
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.6
Fez 150.

Fez

Platform: PlayStation Vita
March 25, 2014
Gomez is a 2D man on a voyage of discovery into the mysterious 3rd dimension. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.6
Space Invaders Infinity Gene 151.

Space Invaders Infinity Gene

Platform: iOS
July 27, 2009
---------------------------------- Winner of the Gold Award at Pocket Gamer!! ---------------------------------- The more you play, the more the game evolves!!! Play original stages with your favorite music!!! That legendary shooter, "Space Invaders" has evolved once again with an unprecedented new system! The game starts off looking like the classic "Space Invaders". But the more you play, the more the game "evolves". Unlock new stages and new system features for a whole new shooting game experience! Build your own evolutionary tree! What's more, using the new features in iPhone OS 3.0, you can play original stages with the music in your iPhone or iPod touch! Needless to say, these original stages will evolve as well! The ultimate game with infinite gameplay!!! ---------------------------------- The game that's taken the world by storm!! ---------------------------------- "Space Invaders Infinite Gene is an amazing effort by Taito to bring a fresh and modern version of Space Invaders to the iPhone. The loads of unlockables, varied gameplay and music-generated levels should give this game a long shelf life on your iPhone. If it's not obvious by now, we highly recommend buying this game." - Touch Arcade "Infinity Gene allows a new generation of gamers to revel in its gameplay, fulfilling the promise of Space Invaders Infinity Gene's genetic legacy in a very real and wonderfully entertaining way." - Pocket Gamer "Infinity Gene is a lengthy playthrough with tons of unlockable content, and you’ll love every second of it. Even in its most difficult moments, Infinity Gene is a joy to play, and you’ll want to keep coming back to earn higher scores and to rise further in the evolutionary ranks, even if it’s at the expense of needed sleep." - FingerGaming ---------------------------------- Language? English Français Italiano Deutsch Español ???
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.2
Rock Band 3 152.

Rock Band 3

Platform: Wii
October 26, 2010
Rock Band returns with the third iteration of the popular music game featuring new songs and instruments.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.8
Metroid Prime Trilogy 153.

Metroid Prime Trilogy

Platform: Wii
August 24, 2009
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption set a new standard for first-person motion controls in video games. Now it’s bringing those controls to the rest of the celebrated series, allowing players to experience the entire Metroid Prime story arc with the precision of the Wii Remote. Metroid Prime Trilogy, is a three-game collection for the Wii console that bundles all three landmark Metroid Prime games onto one disc and revamps the first two installments with intuitive Wii Remote controls, wide-screen presentation and other enhancements. Each game maintains its original storyline and settings, but now Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes let players use their Wii Remote to aim with precision as heroine Samus Aran. Based on the breakthrough control system that debuted in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, these new Wii controls bring an entirely new level of immersion and freedom to these milestone games. Players can access the game they want from a unified main menu that ties together all three adventures. Through a new unlockables system, players can gain access to in-game rewards such as music and artwork by accomplishing objectives across all three games. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.2
Overwatch (2016) 154.

Overwatch (2016)

Platform: PC
May 23, 2016
Overwatch is a highly stylized team-based shooter set on earth in the near future. Every match is an intense multiplayer showdown pitting a diverse cast of soldiers, mercenaries, scientists, adventurers, and oddities against each other in an epic, globe-spanning conflict.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.4
Beat Hazard Ultra 155.

Beat Hazard Ultra

Platform: iOS
February 9, 2012
** Crazy Launch Sale for a limited time! **** Grab it quick **Welcome to a new experience in gameplay mechanics: Beat Hazard Ultra - Gameplay Powered by YOUR Music! Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. Power up your spaceship and watch as the music boosts your firepower. Unleash hell on the enemy ships when you max out with weapon pickups! Beat Hazard seamlessly mixes the love of gaming and music. Together they become greater than the sum of their parts. * Unique music driven gameplay * Levels are created using music from YOUR iTunes collection* Or play along to an internet radio station* Simple 1 stick mode for beginners or twin stick mode for the pros* Rank up and unlock 23 perks and 3 awesome tactical weapons* Includes Survival, Boss Rush & Chill Out modes* 43 Game Center Achievements & Leader Boards, all viewable in game* Also includes a cool music visualizer!* Awesome 1 man indie game!What the Press say: "This dual-stick shooter gives you a fun new way to listen to your favorite bands." - GameSpot "...you would be hard-pressed to find a more addictive downloadable title" - Gamer Limit "Be Warned: Your brain will explode" - IGN "Beat Hazard is an amazing little game for music lovers and people who like games alike" - StartGame "It seems like a simple concept, but it ate away at dozens of hours of my time.." - Aeropause "Beat Hazard is a simple yet amazing game that takes the idea of what happens when a music visualizer decides to start shooting ay you" - Digital Hippos** WARNING: Photosensitive Seizures - This game uses full screen strobing effects ** Got some feedback/problem? Feel free to contact me here: steve@coldbeamgames.comHappy Shooting!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.9
Tekken 8 156.

Tekken 8

Platform: PC
January 26, 2024
TEKKEN 8 continues the tragic saga of the Mishima bloodline and its world-shaking father-and-son grudge matches. This latest saga begins with Jin Kazama facing off against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown. After defeating his father, Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya continues his conquest for global domination, using the forces of G Corporation to wage war on the world. Jin is forced to face his fate head on as he is reunited with his long lost mother, and seeks to stop his father Kazuya's reign of terror. Absent for over 25 years, Jun Kazama re-joins TEKKEN 8 as a playable character. [Bandai Namco]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Ragdoll Blaster 2 157.

Ragdoll Blaster 2

Platform: iOS
March 1, 2010
ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!! The Ragdolls are back and ready for more physics puzzle action! Ragdoll Blaster 2 is the much anticipated follow-up to Backflip Studios’ critically and commercially acclaimed Ragdoll Blaster. The simple rules are the same, fire a ragdoll with a touch to hit the target and solve the puzzle . . . but in this new version, art, puzzles, physics, sound and overall gameplay have been dramatically expanded and improved. Over 150 levels will keep you entertained and challenged for days. We have enlisted some of the top game designers in the industry to bring you simply the best physics puzzle game in the app store. Please enjoy. -Incredibly simple yet addictive -Action packed -Single tap to aim and fire -Flying, talking ragdolls -More real physics -All new mechanics such as gravity effects, teleporters, and much more -Plus+ integration -Awards -Submit and compare scores online per room -Saves game progress -Over 150 levels of ragdoll fun *Note to Users* If your scores have been removed just log back into Plus+ and they will be restored. Backflip Studios has had over 20,000,000 installs of their games to date. Please help us continue to improve upon our products by leaving feedback and user reviews. Keeping users entertained, engaged and happy is the key to our continued success. Thank you for playing our games, this is truly a labor of love. Try out our other games: Paper Toss, Ragdoll Blaster, Paper Toss: World Tour, and Harbor Havoc 3D. Follow us on twitter: @backflipstudios
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Halo 3: ODST 158.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Halo 3: ODST

Platform: PC
September 22, 2020
Experience the events leading up to Halo 3 through the eyes of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST) as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.2
Death Road to Canada 159.

Death Road to Canada

Platform: iOS
March 22, 2017
Death Road to Canada is a Randomly Generated Road Trip Action-RPG. You manage a group of jerks as they explore cities, find weird people, and face up to 500 zombies at once. Everything's randomized: locations, events, survivor personalities and skills. There's a different story every time you play. Travel the Death Road from Florida to Canada, the last nation on Earth. Find special events, rare encounters, and unique recruits. Recruit a grunting super-bodybuilder who's strong enough to pick up and throw the car. Try to teach a dog how to walk upright and shoot a minigun.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.4
The Great Jitters: Pudding Panic 160.

The Great Jitters: Pudding Panic

Platform: iOS
June 7, 2011
Pudding, don’t panic! A nervous little pudding is trapped on a ghost train in a haunted house. Help him escape with his quivers intact! Puzzle your way to the exit and scare back the monsters with funny weapons and traps!*?*Special Introduction Offer*?*Weird witches, rattling skeletons and wandering skulls make the vanilla sauce freeze in your veins! Your only chance: Scare the monsters before they scare you! Defend yourself with crazy traps and funny weapons! Manipulate the rail system to build the ideal route and escape the dark labyrinth! Do you have enough courage for the powerful supermonsters waiting for you in the dark? Enjoy the first ghost train game ever developed in real-time 3D!Explore 48 suspenseful levels with many playing variations! Are you clever and quick enough to solve the puzzles and to trap your enemies? Play this addictive, tongue-in-the-cheek puzzle action game and find out!FEATURES? hours of unique gameplay? 48 levels in 4 different worlds packed with crazy monsters, funny weapons and scary surprises? broad gameplay variety: Solve puzzles, play against the clock, unravel labyrinths or win treacherous races? earn achievements and solve tricky challenges? beautiful 3D environments? hilarious animations, music and sounds
Metascore:
91
User Score:
5.8
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX 161.

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX

Platform: iOS
July 23, 2015
Building upon PAC-MAN Championship Editions original six courses, the new game features more than 100 varied and mind-boggling mazes to navigate. Several new modes will also be available to test a player's pellet-munching aptitude. In Time Attack Mode, players will vie for the quickest clear time. Fulfill a series of objectives in Mission Mode or compete to devour the most number of ghosts gobbled in Ghost Mode.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.2
Rayman Legends 162.

Rayman Legends

Platform: Xbox One
February 18, 2014
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble yet During a 100-year nap, the nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before. These creatures are the stuff of legend: dragons, giant toads, sea monsters, and even evil luchadores. With the help of Murfy, Rayman and Globox awake and must now help fight these nightmares and save the Teensies. Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Asphalt 8: Airborne 163.

Asphalt 8: Airborne

Platform: iOS
August 22, 2013
The best iOS arcade racing game series reaches a new turning point! Perform dynamic, high-speed aerial stunts in an intense driving experience powered by a brand-new physics engine!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.5
Rock Band 3 164.

Rock Band 3

Platform: PlayStation 3
October 26, 2010
Rock Band returns with another iteration of the popular music game featuring new songs and instruments.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.1
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil 165.

Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 25, 2001
The sequel to 1997's sleeper platformer hit "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile" finds our floppy-eared, baseball cap-wearing hero collecting dream stones and over-inflating his enemies with air bullets while protecting the dream world of Lunatea in this "2-D style" action game.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate 166.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate

Platform: PC
November 17, 2020
Continue the epic saga through a new cinematic story that is more than 25 years in the making. Players will take on the role of a variety of past and present characters in a time-bending new narrative that pits Raiden against Kronika, the Keeper of Time who created existence at the dawn of history.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.7
Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption 167.

Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption

Platform: iOS
March 14, 2013
In the future, fish turn to money when pulverized with high velocity ammunition. Hook 'em up and shoot 'em down. Hats sold separately. Game by Vlambeer, art by Greg Wohlwend, development by Zach Gage, music by Eirik 'Phlogiston' Suhrke.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.8
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal 168.

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 3, 2004
(Also known as "Ratchet & Clank 3") The third installment of the Ratchet & Clank franchise incorporates new elements of gameplay not seen previously in the series, including online and offline multiplayer capabilities that will appeal to a wide variety of players. Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal returns gamers to Planet Veldin, the setting of the original Ratchet & Clank, where the duo set off on a gripping new adventure through a multitude of diverse planets to fight for galactic peace. Players will be able to earn up to 20 weapons (including online and offline) with up to four levels of upgrades for most weapons, plus new high-tech gadgets to help them through their journey. [SCEA]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.0
Spaceteam 169.

Spaceteam

Platform: iOS
November 29, 2012
Do you like pushing buttons and shouting at your friends? Do you like discharging Clip-jawed Fluxtrunions? If you answered yes, or no, then you might have what it takes to be on a Spaceteam. Spaceteam is a cooperative party game for 2 to 4 players who shout technobabble at each other until their ship explodes. Each player needs an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. You'll be assigned a random control panel with buttons, switches, sliders, and dials. You need to follow time-sensitive instructions. However, the instructions are being sent to your teammates, so you have to coordinate before the time runs out. Also, the ship is falling apart. And you're trying to outrun an exploding star.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Planet Quest 170.

Planet Quest

Platform: iOS
February 12, 2015
Do you want to see rabbits dancing with giraffes to some bangin’ beats? Then this game is for you.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
5.8
Let's Golf! 2 171.

Let's Golf! 2

Platform: iOS
July 22, 2010
OPTIMIZED FOR iPHONE 4! High-definition graphics that fully utilize the iPhone 4 Retina display. ***""A sequel that soars above its competition on the App Store.""*** Slide To Play, 4/4 ***""A superb combination of features and quality gameplay that will be tough to top.""*** PocketGamer, 9/10 We've listened to the fans of Let’s Golf! and given them what they want: a faster, more colorful and fun golf experience! That's why this newest edition to the popular series is just the thing to satisfy your need for an exciting golf adventure! A GAME WITH CHARACTER Liven up the sport with 8 fun characters, fully modeled in 3D. Customize your golfer with a selection of gear and clothes you can unlock to improve your skills. GOLF AROUND THE GLOBE Discover 108 holes of golf across 6 varied locations like Mount Olympus Golf Club, Aztec Temple, a Winter Wonderland in Greenland, a tree-filled Bavaria, the spectacular English Countryside and even the wild Royal Safari in Kenya. Each spot has its own challenges to overcome that grow in difficulty. SUPER-POWERED Each character has their own unique super power that can give them an unexpected edge. Pull off unbelievable shots by stopping the ball at will, making it super-sticky or by even rewinding time. PLAY A ROUND WITH FRIENDS Grab a friend and play against each other in one of 3 different multiplayer modes: Online Wi-Fi, Local Wi-Fi & Bluetooth. You can also challenge the world by climbing the online leaderboard and unlocking achievements on Gameloft LIVE! for being one of the best golfers around. A WHOLE NEW GAME Spice up your game with new modes for a totally different way to play. Enjoy an in-depth Career mode and new challenges like Shoot Out where you eliminate 1 player after each hole, and Closest to Pin where players put it all on the line with a single shot. Game Hunter Challenge Tweet: I found a new @Gameloft Game! Let's Golf! 2: http://j.mp/bNqVVe #GameHunter455 Join the hunt: http://j.mp/aGk2Jx and follow @Gameloft! What's this? http://j.mp/aGk2Jx Also available from Gameloft: Iron Man 2, Blokus, Fishing Kings, Brothers in Arms 2®: Global Front, N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, GT Racing: Motor Academy, James Cameron’s Avatar. *** Follow Gameloft on Twitter to get more info about this game and all our upcoming titles at http://twitter.com/gameloft or go read our official blog at http://blog.gameloft.com/ ***
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.2
Spyro: Year of the Dragon 172.

Spyro: Year of the Dragon

Platform: PlayStation
October 10, 2000
Thieves have kidnapped a brood of dragon eggs, while, elsewhere in the Dragon Lands, a gateway to the Forgotten World has been uncovered. Sent to recapture the eggs, Spyro the Dragon, and his best friend Sparx, face a journey into uncharted territory against his most fearsome enemy yet - the Sorceress! All new playable characters, frantic challenges and new exciting worlds to explore - the Year of the Dragon begins here!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
Overwatch (2016) 173.

Overwatch (2016)

Platform: Xbox One
May 23, 2016
Overwatch is a highly stylized team-based shooter set on earth in the near future. Every match is an intense multiplayer showdown pitting a diverse cast of soldiers, mercenaries, scientists, adventurers, and oddities against each other in an epic, globe-spanning conflict.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
5.9
Peggle 174.

Peggle

Platform: PlayStation 3
November 19, 2009
[Playstation Network] The PlayStation Network edition of Peggle brings all the compelling gameplay action of the original PC version, including 55 levels of ball-bouncing madness, 10 unlockable Peggle Masters, Quick Play mode, Duel mode, and 75 Challenge mode levels. For non-stop competitive action, players can choose from two multiplayer options: two-player Duel mode, or Peg Party mode, where up to four players can compete against one another simultaneously. [PopCap Games]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.4
Borderlands 2 175.

Borderlands 2

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 18, 2012
Play as one of four new vault hunters facing off against a massive new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in 4 player co-op or split-screen on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.3
Sonic Mania Plus 176.

Sonic Mania Plus

Platform: Switch
July 17, 2018
Sonic Mania Plus is the definitive retail enhanced version of the original Sonic Mania's digital release, presented in a pristine collectible physical release. The encore pack is a $5 upgrade fee for owners of the original game.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
Dead Cells 177.

Dead Cells

Platform: Xbox One
August 7, 2018
Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, permadeath and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble, make for a demanding, visceral and cathartic action game. Experience a roguevania, mixing an interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath. No checkpoints. You either vanquish the final boss in one go, or you try again. However, you keep some of your progress for successive runs; new paths you've unlocked, access to new levels, mutations, abilities and weapons. Speaking of weapons, Dead Cells features a plethora of ways to slay your enemies. A large variety of swords, bows and of course spells, but also whips, grenades and turrets, each one with its own unique twist. Plus, mutations and scrolls allow you to build and customize your character differently with each and every run. At the end of the day though, it's your skills as a player that matter most! Roguelites are about constantly sharpening your skills, until what was an insurmountable obstacle becomes a walk in the park. Patience, you'll get better! ... eventually. FEATURES: * Roguevania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath. * 2D Souls-lite Action: Tough but fair combat, the iconic dodge roll, more than 90 weapons and spells with unique gameplay... The unforgiving action wed to the absence of any kind of safety net makes for an adrenalin pumping ride each and every run. * Nonlinear Progression: Sewers, Ossuary or Ramparts? Once unlocked, special permanent abilities allow you to access new paths to reach your objective. Opt for the path that suits your current build, your play style, or just your mood. * Exploration: Secret rooms, hidden passages, charming landscapes. Take a moment to stroll the towers and breath in that fresh sea mist infused air.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.2
Vampire Survivors 178.

Vampire Survivors

Platform: iOS
December 8, 2022
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. There's no place where to hide, all you can do is try to survive a cursed night and get as much gold as possible for the next survivor, before Death inevitably puts an end to your struggles.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.6
Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon 179.

Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon

Platform: iOS
August 6, 2015
Spin webs of your own design to trap insects as you make your way through a mysterious abandoned mansion. Learn the truth about what happened and leave the place covered in cobwebs.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.0
Amazing Breaker 180.

Amazing Breaker

Platform: iOS
June 29, 2011
Try Amazing Breaker, #1 ice-smashing game at the AppStore!The aim of the game is to blast the ice sculptures with bombs. The trick is to destroy not just the sculpture, but also any small shards of ice left over. The acceptable minimum is 90%, but to score three stars requires a perfectly neat cleanup of every sliver of ice. FEATURES:+ Full high resolution Retina Display graphics+ Addictive “Aim and Shoot” Gameplay+ Game Center & Achievements+ 80 Awesome Levels+ More levels coming+ Easy to learn but hard to master+ Explosive Excitement - create cascades of exploding crystalsEARN MORE STARS:1 STAR = 90% of level cleared2 STARS = 95% of level cleared3 STARS = 100% of level clearedBUILD YOUR WINNING STRATEGY:+ Spike Bomb – simply aim and shoot+ Ghost Bomb – goes through ice, rub the screen to control it+ Helicopter Bomb – tap to deploy violet crystals+ Split Bomb – tap to split into 3 green explosive crystals*** Try other games from Dekovir: ***- Hidden Object Crosswords - Secrets of Great Art- Puzzle Solitaire- Pizza Chef HD - Pizza Chef!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.0
DANDY DUNGEON Legend of Brave Yamada 181.

DANDY DUNGEON Legend of Brave Yamada

Platform: iOS
January 25, 2017
Yamada-kun (Age 36) is a game programmer who hates his job. Alone in his apartment, he toils to create his own game: an RPG, where he is the hero, Brave Yamada! Are you ready for a story-driven, romantic comedy roguelite-RPG? A tale of naked bravery, complete at last! Only the dark lord stands between one middle aged-man and his quest for true love! Become Yamada-kun, a 36 year old programmer at a major games company who hates his job, as he transforms himself into the star of his own delusional dungeon-delving video game! And don't forget your quest for the love of your charming neighbour, Maria! Will love conquer all? [What is Dandy Dungeon?] * A rogue-like with simple mechanics and hard-core depth! * Oodles of content: more than 90 dungeon types, over 560 weapons & armour and 260+ monsters * Experience a unique harmony of chip-tunes and humming?! Over 140 tracks! * Heaven's Door: a 99 floor, post-game challenge dungeon! * Collaborations galore! Meet RPG composer Nobuo Uematsu and Touhou Project's Zun too! GAME SYSTEM Dungeon crawling is simply a matter of tracing a single path through each floor, but it's not as simple as all that! We crammed every inch of the game's 5x5 grid-based roguelike dungeons with variety! But, truth be told, Dandy Dungeon's simplistic exterior belies a game with many hidden depths. Winning or losing is all down to the player. You'll need to know all about the magic-reflecting Magic Barrier, the inescapable wrath of Thunderall, the all-powerful draw of the Magnet, the penetrating attack of the spear, the all-powerful blow of the axe and the like in order to conquer the game's dungeons. HUMMING MUSIC Middle-aged man music...? Middle-aged jingles?! Yamada's world is full of weird and wonderful sounds, from the start of a dungeon, the discovery of a danger zone, levelling up and Yamada's mysterious shouts of 'Arabesque!'. Wundabaraba baba scat tunes for the boss monsters, the Indian programming genius' tune, and let's not forget that song from the Mysterious Hard Labor Zone Who on earth greenlit all these oddball tunes? The comic-prince of chiptunes, Keichi Sugiyama joins forces with Enka BOSSA's founder and singer, Caorinho Fujiwara to create an audio experience you won't find elsewhere! And mystery singer Nagasa Bonus, whose smooth voice flows over the chiptunes of the English version's theme song: "Retrograde life". STORY 36 year old Yamada-kun is a programmer at a major games company who hates his job. Deep into every night, alone in his apartment, he works on his own game: a delusional dungeon delving RPG where he is the hero; Brave Yamada! Then, one day, he falls in love at first sight with his new neighbor Maria-chan and in an effort to nurture these feelings, adds Princess Maria into his delusional dungeon game! Will Yamada-kun and Maria-chan find love? Is destiny pre-programmed, or randomly generated? Is love a bug or a feature?
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Auro: A Monster-Bumping Adventure 182.

Auro: A Monster-Bumping Adventure

Platform: iOS
February 8, 2015
Established in a unique fantasy universe, lead the brash, spoiled Prince Auro through procedurally-generated dungeons, with only a few tactical spells - and your wits - to protect you.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.8
Crysis 183.

Crysis

Platform: PC
November 13, 2007
Crysis is a next-generation PC first-person shooter from Crytek, the award-winning developers of "Far Cry." It is 2020, and global tensions have reached boiling point as the U.S. and North Korea square off in the South China Sea. At stake: a mysterious artifact uncovered by a team of U.S. archeologists. The North Korean government quickly seizes the area, prompting the U.S. to dispatch an elite team of Delta Force operatives on a rescue mission. During the siege the true nature of the artifact quickly emerges, pointing to the existence of an alien presence on Earth, and ultimately the trigger for a massive-scale alien invasion. The battle to save Earth begins as the aliens' flash freeze the tropics into a ghostly-white frozen landscape. As gamers take up arms against the aliens, they will be outfitted with customizable weapons and a high tech Nanosuit, allowing them to adapt their tactics and abilities to a hostile, ever-changing environment and a mysterious enemy. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.1
DOA2: Hardcore 184.

DOA2: Hardcore

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2000
This third version of Tecmo's acclaimed fighter "Dead or Alive 2," ported to the Dreamcast ealier in the year, is a visual feast for PS2 gamers with the addition of new costumes, levels, hidden characters, amped-up graphics.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 185.

Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3

Platform: Game Boy Advance
September 24, 2002
When Baby Mario falls from the sky, the big-hearted Yoshis vow to reunite him with his twin brother on the far side of the island. It won't be easy, but you must help them take on a meddling Magikoopa and his entire cast of underhanded underlings. Your journey spans the island's jungles, caves, and snowcapped peaks--each area filled with hidden rooms, secret passages, charming minigames, demented bosses, and all-new pals. Sure, Yoshi looks cute, but he packs some pretty amazing firepower--he can throw eggs, hover, stomp, pound the ground, slurp up enemies, and morph into a toy submarine.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.1
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II 186.

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Platform: PC
October 9, 1997
In Dark Forces, Kyle Katarn, a young mercenary successfully infiltrated the Empire. Jedi Knight continues the story of Katarn as he embarks on a quest into his past and learns the mysterious ways of the Jedi. With this knowledge, he must stop seven Dark Jedi from unlocking the powers of a hidden Jedi burial ground. This task forces Katarn to decide his destiny. If he chooses the Dark side, he will come into enormous power. If he chooses the Light side, he faces seemingly insurmountable evil. Whatever path Katarn chooses will change the face of the galaxy forever. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.6
Killzone 2 187.

Killzone 2

Platform: PlayStation 3
February 27, 2009
Two years after the Helghast assault on Vekta, the ISA is taking the fight to the enemy's home world of Helghan. The ISA goal is direct: capture the Helghast leader, Emperor Visari, and bring the Helghast war machine to a halt. Assuming the role of Sev, a battle-hardened veteran and a member of the special forces unit known as the Legion, players lead a group of highly trained soldiers on a mission to take out the Helghast threat. For Sev and his squad, the invasion of Helghan is just the beginning. Tasked with securing Pyrrhus, the Capital City, the team quickly discovers that the Helghast are a formidable enemy on their home planet. Not only have they adjusted to the planet's hostile conditions, they have also harnessed a source of power they can now use against the ISA. Sev discovers his squad isn't just fighting enemy forces – their fiercest opponent may be the planet itself. [Sony]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.1
Halo: Reach 188.

Halo: Reach

Platform: Xbox 360
September 14, 2010
From the beginning, you know the end. In Halo: Reach, players experience the fateful moments that forged the Halo legend. It's the story of Noble Team, a squad of heroic Spartan soldiers, and their final stand on the planet Reach, humanity's last line of defense between the terrifying Covenant and Earth. This darker story is echoed by grittier visuals amid a backdrop of massive, awe-inspiring environments. Characters, enemies and environments are rendered in amazing detail by an all-new engine designed to deliver epic-scale encounters against the cunning and ruthless Covenant.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.4
The Operative: No One Lives Forever 189.

The Operative: No One Lives Forever

Platform: PC
November 11, 2000
A story-driven, first-person adventure delivering over-the-top action, tense subterfuge, outrageous villains, and wry humor in the tradition of the great 1960's spy films and TV shows. [Fox Interactive]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
Psychonauts 2 190.

Psychonauts 2

Platform: Xbox One
August 25, 2021
Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his life long dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn't been the same since he was kidnapped, and what's worse, there's a mole hiding in headquarters. Raz must use his powers to stop the mole before they execute their secret plan--to bring the murderous psychic villain, Maligula, back from the dead.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.4
Battlefield 2 191.

Battlefield 2

Platform: PC
June 21, 2005
In Battlefield 2, players will choose to fight for one of three military superpowers: the United States, China, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of any of the game's 30+ vehicles to engage in major conflicts with over 100 players in some of the largest online battles on the PC. Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. Each map in Battlefield 2 adjusts in scale to support the number of players in the world, providing the ideal vehicle-to-player ratio and an optimized game play experience. Enhanced team play features allow players to enter the action on the front lines as part of a formal squad, or work behind the scenes in Commander Mode to direct the strategic assaults of their teammates. With in-game success, players increase their rank from recruit all the way to General and unlock awards, including new weapons, vehicle decals, medals, and more. Additionally, Battlefield 2 showcases an all-new game engine and physics system to bring the modern battlefield to life like never before. The new material penetration feature measures weapons' ability to fire through barriers based on their composition and players will need to know the difference between concealment and cover in order to survive. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.4
Borderlands 3 192.

Borderlands 3

Platform: PlayStation 5
November 12, 2020
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters. Play solo or with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy. A MAYHEM-FUELED THRILL RIDE Stop the fanatical Calypso Twins from uniting the bandit clans and claiming the galaxy's ultimate power. YOUR VAULT HUNTER, YOUR PLAYSTYLE Become one of 4 new Vault Hunters, each with deep skill trees, abilities and customization. LOCK, LOAD, AND LOOT With bazillions of guns and gadgets, every fight is an opportunity to score new gear. NEW BORDERLANDS Discover new worlds beyond Pandora, each with unique environments and enemies. QUICK & SEAMLESS CO-OP ACTION Play with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Celeste 193.

Celeste

Platform: PlayStation 4
January 25, 2018
Help Madeline survive her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of TowerFall.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.7
Street Fighter IV 194.

Street Fighter IV

Platform: PC
July 1, 2009
At the completion of the second World Warrior Tournament, the Shadaloo crime syndicate was left in ruins, its grandmasters defeated and scattered to the winds. Now, the mysterious Seth, CEO of the S.I.N. Corporation, has set up yet another tournament and invited a blend of old friends and new faces to battle again for the title of the world's strongest. With 25 characters (including the original 12 street fighters), a blend of 2D and 3D graphics, and the new focus-attack system, Street Fighter has returned with a vengeance.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.8
Cinco Paus 195.

Cinco Paus

Platform: iOS
December 25, 2017
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Fez 196.

Fez

Platform: PC
May 1, 2013
In Fez, you play as Gomez, a 2D creature living in what he believes is a 2D world. Until a strange and powerful artifact reveals to him the existence of a mysterious third dimension!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.7
Gears of War 3 197.

Gears of War 3

Platform: Xbox 360
September 20, 2011
Developed by acclaimed studio Epic Games and available only on Xbox 360, "Gears of War 3" plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that will conclude the current story arc for "Gears of War." With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.1
EDGE Extended 198.

EDGE Extended

Platform: iOS
August 25, 2011
Mobigame's multi-awarded and critically loved game is back! EDGE Extended introduces a brand new 3D graphics engine, 44 original levels, 23 unique tunes and new gameplay mechanics.Develop your telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube within a geometric universe.Platforms, enigmas and reflexes combine to make EDGE Extended a rich and very comprehensive game.• An original game ideally suited for mobile devices• 44 levels to challenge • 23 unique tunes!• New 3D graphic engine optimized for Retina display• Multi Sampling Anti Aliasing on the iPad 2 (4xMSAA)• A simple, addictive game for every type of playerTry our other games: Perfect Cell, Cross Fingers, Truckers Delight. Follow us on twitter.com/Mobigame Visit us on http://www.mobigame.net
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.2
BADLAND 2 199.

BADLAND 2

Platform: iOS
December 17, 2015
Witness the world of BADLAND in even more beauty with levels that extend and scroll to all directions. Survive through new elements such as liquids, flamethrowers, frost, magma, water and volumetric burning light. Fall down deadly rifts, fly to any direction and race & jump along the surfaces as a rolling character on your way to safety.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.1
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 200.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Platform: Game Boy Advance
May 6, 2003
The year is 2035 and Soma Cruz is about to witness the first solar eclipse of the 21st century when he suddenly blacks out -- only to awaken inside a mysterious castle. As Soma, you must navigate the castle's labyrinths while confronting perilous monsters at every turn. But beware, you must escape before the evil consumes you!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
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