Action Games

No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way 201.

No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way

Platform: PC
September 30, 2002
A humorous story-driven first-person shooter featuring the beautiful but deadly UNITY operative Cate Archer. Cate must investigate a super-secret Soviet project that, if successful, could bring about a third world war. Armed with an assortment of conventional and experimental weaponry and gadgets, players will explore exotic locales, circumvent devious traps, and contend with deadly agents determined to take Cate out of the spy trade once and for all. [Sierra]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
INSIDE 202.

INSIDE

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 23, 2016
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. The second game from Limbo developer Playdead.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.5
Kalimba 203.

Kalimba

Platform: iOS
June 28, 2017
The island of Kalimba has been cast into darkness by an evil shaman. Your totems must journey from the underworld to the heavens in order to restore light to the land. Thankfully, Hoebear the vaguely bear-shaped Metabear will be your spirit guide in this quest. Rebuild the totem pole to bring back the positive vibes to Kalimba. In Kalimba, you play two coloured totem pole pieces simultaneously – one on the top half, and one on the bottom half of the screen. Avoid dark pits, deadly spikes and roaming enemies, but remember the totems move together. One totem jumps over a hole, the other jumps into spikes; one soars into the sky while the other tumbles into the abyss.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 204.

Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
September 4, 2025
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to the award-winning action-adventure. Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom's peak. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Rayman Legends 205.

Rayman Legends

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 3, 2013
Rayman Legends is the follow-up to Rayman Origins and brings multiplayer interactions for you to employ. The Glade of Dreams is in trouble again. During a 100-year nap, the nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even scarier 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.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.6
Mark of the Ninja 206.

Mark of the Ninja

Platform: PC
October 16, 2012
"Mark of the Ninja" is a side-scrolling stealth action game from Klei Entertainment that combines fluid 2D animation with intense stealth gameplay. Observe your enemies from afar, manipulate them with your tools, and execute your plan with precision. But be careful - you're as fragile as you are powerful.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Tilt to Live 207.

Tilt to Live

Platform: iOS
February 24, 2010
“One of the very best games in the App Store.” - Trevor Sheridan, appadvice.com "Will remain a fixture on my iPhone for a long time to come." - TouchArcade.com "A shining example of what arcade iPhone gameplay should be." - Brian Hefele, thetanooki.com "Anyone who has an iDevice should own this game" - Nikhil Katti, AppModo.com "Might just be the next App Store classic." - Jeff Yue, App Reviews Writer Features: • Fast, Frantic Action • Responsive Tilt Controls • Pick-Up & Play • Unlockable Super-Weapons • 27 Award Challenges • Global Leaderboards powered by AGON Online • Post Your Highscores on Twitter & Facebook How do you play Tilt to Live? Just pick that bad boy up and tilt. Tilt for your life! Lure relentless red foes over to a handy, dandy nuke orb, then ram it and blow the bajeezes out of them. Think you can exterminate your enemies faster than they can multiply? Think again. If bajeezes aren't your style, how about unleashing a screaming flock of heat-seeking cluster missiles? A flash-freezing blast of glacial ice? Or transforming into a buzz saw of razor-sharp spikes? Put your skills to the test against 27 Award challenges, and you might unlock some very pleasant surprises. AGON Online by Aptocore ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ AGON Online is a leading social gaming platform for iPhone and iPod Touch games enabling: • Online leaderboards • Location aware scores • Awards system • Friends lists • Persistent player profile • Facebook and Twitter integration For more info on AGON Online please visit: http://agon-online.com
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.8
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 208.

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Platform: Game Boy Advance
June 10, 2001
Count Dracula has been resurrected and evil will reign supreme unless he is stopped. As Nathan Graves, you'll hunt down the count and use your whip and a variety of special items to destroy his minions. Battle your way through Dracula's castle and rid the world of evil once and for all!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.3
Donkey Kong Bananza 209.

Donkey Kong Bananza

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
July 17, 2025
The big guy is back—and he’s not alone! Explore a vast underground world with Donkey Kong and Pauline—by smashing your way through it! With DK’s brute force and Pauline’s special singing abilities, you can crash through walls, carve tunnels with your fists, punch straight down into the ground, and even tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more you smash, the more areas open up to explore. Join DK and his companion, Pauline, as they delve deep underground—and discover that this subterranean world is a lot more than it seems on the surface. Uncover a variety of environments such as arid canyons, lush forests, and frigid tundra as you peel back the world’s layers. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Spelunky 2 210.

Spelunky 2

Platform: PC
September 29, 2020
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:
91
User Score:
6.8
Far Cry 3 211.

Far Cry 3

Platform: Xbox 360
December 4, 2012
In Far Cry 3, players assume the role of Jason Brody, a figure alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island. In this savage paradise where anarchy and violence are the only sure thing, players dictate how the story unfolds, from the battles they elect to fight to the allies or enemies they make along the way. As Jason Brody, players slash, sneak, detonate and shoot their way across the island in a world that has lost its understanding of what's right and wrong.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.6
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 212.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Platform: Switch
March 3, 2017
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the full and complete edition of Shovel Knight, a sweeping classic action adventure game series with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic! Become Shovel Knight, wielder of the Shovel Blade, as he runs, jumps, and battles in a quest for his lost beloved. Take down the nefarious knights of the Order of No Quarter and their menacing leader, The Enchantress. But that's not everything! Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove also features three additional campaigns that are games all unto themselves! Take control of Plague Knight, Specter Knight, and King Knight on adventures of their own! Together, they form a grand and sweeping saga! With a fully cooperative campaign, a full-featured challenge mode, a 4 player battle mode, and body swap mode, you'll be digging for a long time. With Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, you get it all. Uphold the virtues of Shovelry, earn relics and riches, and discover the true meaning of shovel justice!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.3
Call of Duty 213.

Call of Duty

Platform: PC
October 29, 2003
Call of Duty delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before - through the eyes of citizen soldiers and unsung heroes from an alliance of countries who together helped shape the course of modern history. Play through the chaos of battle as part of a well-trained squad, that lays down covering fire and pulls its wounded to safety. In addition to authentic squad movements and tactics, each soldier's distinct personality and training comes out on the battlefield. No one soldier or nation single-handedly won the war. For the first time, Call of Duty captures the war from multiple perspectives, through the eyes of American, British and Russian soldiers. Battle through 24 missions spanning 4 interconnected historical campaigns. Take on mission objectives ranging from sabotage and all-out assault to stealth, vehicle combat and rescue. Authentic weapons, locations, vehicles and sounds of war all contribute to the realism. [Activision]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.4
Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped 214.

Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

Platform: PlayStation
November 3, 1998
This time the game takes place across a great expanse of time and space, making for greatly diverse level designs, which in turn keep the game fresh.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.0
Downwell 215.

Downwell

Platform: iOS
October 15, 2015
Downwell is a curious game about a young boy venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him. Make your way further and further down into the darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets to collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into precariously placed shops and buy some helpful items or level up between levels to battle well-dwelling monsters and uncover hidden caves filled with riches and relics. No two trips down the well are ever the same!
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.6
Animal Well 216.

Animal Well

Platform: PC
May 9, 2024
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter creatures both beautiful and unsettling, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
The Room Three 217.

The Room Three

Platform: iOS
November 4, 2015
Welcome to The Room Three, a physical puzzle game within a beautifully tactile world.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.8
Bug Heroes 2 218.

Bug Heroes 2

Platform: iOS
February 19, 2014
From the creators of Block Fortress and Heroes & Castles comes a new adventure, blending fast paced action, strategy, and defensive gameplay. Master 25 unique heroes - from a hook wielding Waterbug pirate, to an old and wise Aphid sensei, a champion Bumblebee boxer, a grenade launching Worm, a poison obsessed Stinkbug, and tons more! Choose and customize your squad of two, then seamlessly switch between them while unleashing a variety of powerful abilities on your enemies. Scavenge for food and junk, fortify your base, build turrets, level up your heroes, equip weapons and armor, and survive! Or, put your skills to the test in up to 2v2 competitive multiplayer battles.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.1
Lords of Waterdeep 219.

Lords of Waterdeep

Platform: iOS
November 21, 2013
Welcome to Waterdeep, the City of Splendors! A city run by a secret society of masked Lords who rule with shady back-door dealings and unmatched political power. In Lords of Waterdeep players will play as one of these masked Lords and will need to recruit adventurers to go out and complete quests for them. The more quests they complete, the more control and influence they have over the city. Players can expand the city by purchasing buildings that will open up new opportunities within the city walls. Intrigue cards can be used to help the player and may also either help or hinder their fellow Lords in their quest to become the supreme ruler of Waterdeep!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.2
Half-Life 2 220.

Half-Life 2

Platform: Xbox
November 15, 2005
The follow-up to Half-Life continues the intense action and immersive storytelling from the original and adds more realism and responsiveness. Once again, you play the role of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, and its populace dwindling. With your trusty crowbar and a variety of other weapons at your disposal, Freeman must rescue the world from the wrong he unleashed at Black Mesa.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
Rayman 2: The Great Escape 221.

Rayman 2: The Great Escape

Platform: Nintendo 64
November 6, 1999
Enter a massive 3-D action adventure of amazing beauty and challenge. The pirate terror has enslaved the world and only Rayman's speed, agility, and magical powers can save all. Race and battle across 45 intricately designed areas - rainforests, jungles, narrow canyon passes, even into the mighty pirate ship itself.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
Bayonetta 222.

Bayonetta

Platform: Xbox 360
January 5, 2010
Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game directed by creator Hideki Kamiya. A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless ethereal enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat. [Sega]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
Overwatch (2016) 223.

Overwatch (2016)

Platform: PlayStation 4
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:
90
User Score:
6.4
Far Cry 3 224.

Far Cry 3

Platform: PlayStation 3
December 4, 2012
With Far Cry 3, players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, a man alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island. In this savage paradise where lawlessness and violence are the only sure thing, players dictate how the story unfolds, from the battles they choose to fight to the allies or enemies they make along the way. As Jason Brody, players will slash, sneak, detonate and shoot their way across the island in a world that has lost all sense of right and wrong.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 225.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Platform: Xbox 360
March 9, 2006
In 2013, the U.S. Army will implement the Integrated Warfighter System (IWS), evolving what we know as the modern soldier. IWS combines advanced weapon systems, satellite communication devices and enhanced survivability into one fully integrated combat system. The IWS program has been developed to meet these new threats head on. Now, it can be tested on the battlefield. Following an insurgence in the heart of Mexico City, the U.S. Army's most elite Special Forces team is deployed to the center of the conflict to regain control of the city. Greatly outnumbered but fully equipped with the IWS, this elite team is the first and last line of defense on the battlefield. They are the "Quiet" professionals. They are the Ghosts. Gain access to the future of military technology. Using a fully integrated combat system with cutting-edge weapons and revolutionary communication systems, gamers embody the soldier of the future. Based on actual U.S. Army research, the Ghosts give gamers a realistic view of how war will be fought in the next decade. Use the revolutionary Cross-Com, a communication device powered by satellite technology. Attached to the soldier's monocle, the Cross-Com provides full situational awareness and command of the battlefield. Command the Ghost squad and remote allied forces and drones, and direct artillery and air strikes. See what the squad sees and receive visual and auditory intel from allied forces and unmanned drones. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.9
Skylanders Trap Team 226.

Skylanders Trap Team

Platform: iOS
October 4, 2014
Kaos has blown up the walls of the feared Cloudcracker Prison freeing the most notorious villains in Skylands. It’s up to you and the Skylanders to find and capture them. Using Traptanium, a magic material that can harness the power of the Elements, you have the amazing ability to trap the villains and return them to Skylands to fight for you! Begin the ultimate adventure as you explore Skylands in search of the escaped villains!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
4.8
World of Goo 227.

World of Goo

Platform: PC
October 12, 2008
World of Goo is a physics based puzzle / construction game. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo don't know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious. [2D Boy]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Hollow Knight: Silksong 228.

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Platform: PC
September 4, 2025
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to the award-winning action-adventure. Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom's peak. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Shovel Knight 229.

Shovel Knight

Platform: PlayStation 4
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:
90
User Score:
7.7
Rogue Legacy 2 230.

Rogue Legacy 2

Platform: Xbox Series X
April 28, 2022
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.3
Syphon Filter 231.

Syphon Filter

Platform: PlayStation
February 17, 1999
While it may not be an original concept, the game is truly greater than the sum of its many parts.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Ape Escape 232.

Ape Escape

Platform: PlayStation
June 23, 1999
A boisterous band of baboons carry out a daring zoo escape. It's ape anarchy and it's up to you to stop the chimps before they make chumps out of the human race! Use both analog sticks to operate great gadgets including a Tank, a Remote Control Car, a Stun Club, and a Time Net in your quest to hunt down over 200 apes!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 233.

Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Platform: Dreamcast
June 29, 2000
The world's most insane tag-team fantasy fighter is bigger than ever! An unprecedented 56 characters include the debut of Jill from Resident Evil, Servbots from Mega Man and Cable from Marvel Comics fame. Experience arcade perfect fighting with 3 on 3 tag-team battles, unbelievable control and hyper-fast animation. Pick a fight with legendary Capcom characters and Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe and prepare to be amazed.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory 234.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory

Platform: PC
May 29, 2003
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is a free, stand-alone downloadable multiplayer in which players wage war as Axis or Allies in team-based combat in traditional single scenarios, or through a series of linked scenarios in a totally new campaign mode. [Activision]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
9.0
Hollow Knight: Silksong 235.

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Platform: Xbox Series X
September 4, 2025
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to the award-winning action-adventure. Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom's peak. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
N++ 236.

N++

Platform: PC
August 25, 2016
N++ is a fast-paced, action-packed puzzle platformer set in the distant future. You play as a ninja, darting through obstacles, narrowly evading a slew of inadvertently homicidal enemy robots and collecting delicious gold in a minimalist, sci-fi world. N++ is all about smooth physics, deftly controlling the speed and inertia of the ninja,and the awesome feeling of fluidly moving through each level. It's bursting with hundreds of single player and multiplayer levels, each featuring a series of difficult challenges, diabolical traps and a distinct visual style to nimbly soar through. If that wasn't enough, the integrated level-editor allows you to make and share your levels with every other person on the planet.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.3
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando 237.

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
From the creators of the critically acclaimed smash hit Ratchet & Clank, Insomniac Games, comes the next installment of the most exciting sci-fi action adventure ever. Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando features an enhanced health damage system and weapons upgrade system, beautiful diverse environments, a compelling storyline and a unique arsenal of the coolest new weapons and hi-tech gadgets ever imagined. The more $#@& you blow up, the stronger Ratchet gets and the bigger and badder the weapons you?ll have! Show off in gladiator arenas. Pick off enemies in space combat. Leave competitors to eatin? your dust in hoverbike races. And, run around spherical worlds. [SCEA]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
9.0
Spelunky 238.

Spelunky

Platform: PC
August 8, 2013
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a new and challenging experience each time you play.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.4
F.E.A.R. Combat 239.

F.E.A.R. Combat

Platform: PC
August 17, 2006
F.E.A.R. Combat, a free multiplayer component from the original PC title F.E.A.R., includes all the updates, all the new official maps and the new official modes released for F.E.A.R. Multiplayer in one downloadable file. F.E.A.R. Combat users will be able to play against the owners of the retail version of F.E.A.R. as well as the other F.E.A.R. Combat users. 10 Multiplayer Game modes, 19 Multiplayer Maps, 12 different weapons, Punkbuster support for anti cheat support, The capability to download user generated content. [Sierra Entertainment]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.6
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition 240.

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Platform: Switch
September 27, 2019
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition delivers a multitude of new areas, difficulty options, and gameplay upgrades that should appeal to both new and seasoned Ori players.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid 241.

Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid

Platform: iOS
July 1, 2009
-- ROLANDO'S AWARD-WINNING GAMEPLAY RETURNS Touch, tilt and slide you way through the adventure of a lifetime, leading the Rolandos through fully-interactive environments filled with action, physics and puzzles. -- ALL NEW 3D LOOK Experience lush graphics in your epic quest through tropical beaches, ancient ruins, volcanic caverns and dark jungles. -- DRIVE, FLY, SWIM Expand your tactics and take your adventure to new heights and depths with a variety of physics-based gameplay features like vehicles, buoyancy and flying Rolandos. -- THESE ROLANDOS FIGHT BACK! Blast, zap, drown and skewer the islands most hostile inhabitants as you battle your way to victory using all-new combat features. -- CHART YOUR OWN COURSE THROUGH AN EPIC STORY Choose which mission to play next as you lead a brave new cast of Rolandos through more than 45 challenging levels in search of the fabled Golden Orchid. -- SHARE THE GLORY While online, compare your Awards and High Scores with others on ROLANDO 2's Global Leader Boards and challenge your friends to beat your score using OS 3.0's push notification. Requires internet connection. -- SIGNATURE AUDIO-VISUAL STYLE Enjoy the vibrant graphics designed by pop illustrator Mikko Walamies and an exciting soundtrack from legendary breakbeat artist Mr. Scruff. Do you ROLANDO? Visit rolando2.ngmoco.com for the latest news and media on all things ROLANDO 2 ROLANDO 2 is presented by ngmoco:) exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch Created by Hand Circus
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.3
Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus 242.

Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus

Platform: iOS
October 7, 2010
**** Server maintenance in progress. Situation will return to normal in the following hours. **** Finish what you started. In Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, complete the mission unveiled in the first opus of one of the most acclaimed FPS games on the iPhone, this time on fronts all over the globe. “Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus looks like a big step forward for the series.” SlideToPlay “I was impressed with the console-quality graphics and gameplay elements.” PC Mag Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus further improves the exemplary gameplay of the first Modern Combat for an astounding immersion in a modern war experience and one of the most complete FPS multiplayer games on the iPhone. AN IMPECCABLE PRODUCTION ENHANCED BY THE MOST TENSE GAMEPLAY YET - The original control modes (Default, Screen Tap, Virtual Sticks) have been further refined for an impressive gameplay fluidity. - A new full gyro advanced control mode has been added for even more gaming comfort. - Gyro-based QTEs and improved headshot sensations add to the stunning intensity of the gameplay. A STUNNING DIVE INTO THE HEART OF A GLOBAL MODERN CONFLICT - Embody one of the 3 playable characters and throw yourself into 12 battlefields set in the Middle-East, Eastern Europe and South America. - Facial animations and instant-kill slow-motion create a breathtaking sense of immersion. - 15 weapons from real military forces that you can gather directly from your enemies and upgrade with several accessories. - Blur effects when taking fire and dynamic lightning on your weapon contribute to the realism of the war experience. THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE FPS MULTIPLAYER EXPERIENCE ON THE APP STORE - Engage in 10-player online and local confrontations. - Choose between 4 multiplayer modes: Battle, Team Battle, Defuse the Bomb & Capture the Flag. - XP progression through 72 ranks, reward messages, unlockable weapons and leaderboards ensure heated multiplayer competition. - Gather your squad and face your favorite foes through Gameloft LIVE! *************************************************************************** Follow Gameloft on Twitter to get more info about this game and all our upcoming titles at http://twitter.com/gameloft or read our official blog at http://blog.gameloft.com/ I found a new @Gameloft Game! Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus: http://bit.ly/blackpegasus #222 Join the hunt: http://j.mp/GameHunter and follow @Gameloft! What's this? http://j.mp/GameHunter
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.1
Destiny 2: The Final Shape 243.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 4, 2024
In Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Guardians confront oblivion in the form of their ultimate adversary –The Witness – alongside their iconic Vanguard companions: Ikora Rey, Commander Zavala, and the mysteriously returned Cayde-6. Players embark on a perilous journey of remembrance and discovery into the heart of the Traveler, rally the Vanguard, and end the War of Light and Darkness. The story of this final confrontation is told throughout the course of The Final Shape’s campaign, as well as in the new raid that launches in March 2024.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Portal 244.

Portal

Platform: PC
October 10, 2007
Portal is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and offers gamers hours of unique gameplay. The game is designed to change the way players approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in a given environment; similar to how Half-Life 2's Gravity Gun innovated new ways to leverage an object in any given situation. Players must solve physical puzzles and challenges by opening portals to maneuvering objects, and themselves, through space. [Valve]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
9.1
Sorcery! 3 245.

Sorcery! 3

Platform: iOS
April 22, 2015
The land of Kakhabad is a wilderness - a ruined desert, a tangled forest, cruel mountains and fissures, all guarded by seven fearsome serpents. But you must cross this land if you are to reach Mampang and the Crown of Kings. Rely on your wits or fight your way through - play with honour, or lie, cheat and steal - the choices are all yours.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.4
Animal Well 246.

Animal Well

Platform: Switch
May 9, 2024
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter creatures both beautiful and unsettling, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Rayman Legends 247.

Rayman Legends

Platform: PlayStation 4
February 18, 2014
There are several differences and new features in this PS4 version. In this version the textures of the game are more compressed, so you can see that the game’s graphics are clearer and more detailed than before. You will also see that there is no loading time when you enter or exit a level, which makes the navigation even faster and more enjoyable. Ubisoft has also integrated a new Camera Mode on PS4. By pressing the touchpad of the PS4 joystick, you pause the game and enter this mode, and by moving your fingers on the touchpad, you zoom in and out on the image and drag the image frame; and finally, by pressing the Share button, you can take a photo and share it with everyone. This Camera Mode is a great way to observe in detail all the characters and settings of the game, and a great way of expression to create wacky images with the elements found in the game. On PS4, you can also use the touchpad to scrape the famous Lucky Tickets, then you will really feel like you’re scraping lottery tickets (with the sound of scraping straight from the PS4 joystick). Finally, in this PS4 version, you’ll also find new playable heroes: Assassin Ray (a character inspired by Edward Kenway, the hero of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag), Funky Ray (a delusional character that you can unlock by using Uplay points), and Champion Ray (a character who will be offered to the best players of the community and those who live in this community; this character correspond to the new VIP status, visible in the rankings of online challenges). [Playstation Blog]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy 248.

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 4, 2001
Jak and Daxter are quite a comic duo! Jak's the strong, silent type of hero, while Daxter's the obnoxious comic nut! The adventure takes place across a massive piece of continuous coastline - you can explore freely, with no loading screens and no waiting time. All characters and environmental elements exist in real time and have incredibly smart A.I.; you can't ignore or hide from enemies, they will follow you everywhere. ("Which is supposed to be a good thing?") [Sony]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.9
Stephen's Sausage Roll 249.

Stephen's Sausage Roll

Platform: PC
April 18, 2016
The focus of Stephen's Sausage Roll involves nudging sausages around to fully cook them.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
5.5
Tadpole Treble 250.

Tadpole Treble

Platform: PC
September 2, 2016
Face The Music In Tadpole Treble, swim through the actual sheet music of the game's songs. Avoid the notes, hit the beats, and guide a young tadpole through varied stages in a melodic quest to get home! The adventure introduces a unique, appealing song for every stage, showdowns against intimidating boss creatures, rhythmic elements to master, and rewards for seasoned players. Unlock stages, a music player, a bestiary, developer commentaries and an endurance test. Creative players of all ages will love our Composition Mode, where you can create your own songs using dozens of different tools....and then play through your masterpiece with Baton, or share them via QR codes! Webcomic artist Matthew Taranto, game designer Michael Taranto, and the whole team at BitFinity are happy to present Tadpole Treble--an aquatic, melodic adventure for all ages. Dive on in and enjoy this musical odyssey!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.6
Drive on Moscow 251.

Drive on Moscow

Platform: iOS
November 21, 2013
Drive on Moscow, a new strategy game from the award-winning makers of Battle of the Bulge, invites you to take command of the largest battle of World War II. Defend the homeland as the Soviets, or lead a bold push to seize the Russian capital as the Axis.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.5
PewPew 2 252.

PewPew 2

Platform: iOS
May 6, 2010
PewPew 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed PewPew ("Reader Choice Award 2010" and featured by Apple). The 60Hz gameplay is still there, but now is accompanied with many times more levels, lots of new enemies, new weapons, unlock-able ships and game modes! Warning though, deftness required more than ever...
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Radiant Silvergun 253.

Radiant Silvergun

Platform: PC
November 3, 2023
July 14, 2520 AD. The human race was annihilated by the light emitted by the "stone-like object" excavated from the stratum before Christ. Only four crew members belonging to the space cruiser "TETRA" and one robonoid survived in satellite orbit. A year later. The supplies on board are depleted. TETRA is forced to re-enter the atmosphere and begin the fight for human survival. Stages with various topography such as intricate gaps and moving containers become battlefields, and enemies attack from all directions, up, down, left and right. And 23 bosses await beyond... 6 highly challenging stages await you. . Use different weapons that level up by earning points and beat the high score!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Quake II - Enhanced Edition 254.

Quake II - Enhanced Edition

Platform: Xbox Series X
August 10, 2023
As humanity’s last hope, it’s up to you to stop the wicked Strogg’s warpath before it twists mankind into mechanical horrors. The odds are stacked against you on a hostile alien planet teeming with enemy forces, but so long as you have ammo and a pulse, it’s not over! Battle hordes of cybernetic creatures in blistering FPS combat, strafing through Quake II’s campaign with an iconic arsenal of bullets, rockets and shells. Enjoy Quake II’s legendary gameplay, preserved and complete with the original soundtrack by Sonic Mayhem, now enhanced with widescreen support, restored content previously left on the cutting room floor, visual and performance upgrades to make every muzzle flash and gib-plosion pop on-screen and even new levels. The enhanced release of Quake II comes with both expansions for the original game, Mission Pack: The Reckoning and Mission Pack: Ground Zero, adding over 30 additional single player levels and over 20 Deathmatch maps. Quake II now includes Call of the Machine, an all-new expansion created by Wolfenstein: The New Colossus developer, MachineGames. Consisting of 28 campaign levels plus a brand-new Deathmatch map, fight across time and space to find the Strogg-Maker, destroy it and change fate itself. [Bethesda]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
Minishoot' Adventures 255.

Minishoot' Adventures

Platform: PlayStation 5
March 3, 2026
THE UNCHOSEN HAS RETURNED... His minions have emerged from the underworld, your village has been destroyed, and all your friends are now trapped in corrupted crystal... Embark on a journey to save the world in this bullet-filled adventure, born from our desire to mix the joy of open-ended exploration with a top-down shooter's juicy game feel. Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Donkey Kong 64 256.

Donkey Kong 64

Platform: Nintendo 64
November 24, 1999
K. Rool has kidnapped the Kongs! Can Donkey Kong rescue his friends, reclaim the Golden Bananas and save his homeland from certain doom? Take out some Kremlings with Chunky's Pineapple Launcher or Lanky's Trombone. Float through the air using Tiny's Ponytail Twirl. Even rocket to the sky with Diddy's Jetbarrel!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Metro: 2033 Redux 257.

Metro: 2033 Redux

Platform: PC
August 25, 2014
Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic ‘Metro 2033’, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of Metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Newcomers will get the chance to experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time; an epic adventure combining gripping survival horror, exploration and tactical combat and stealth.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
VOEZ 258.

VOEZ

Platform: iOS
May 25, 2016
VOEZ is played by touching falling notes in time with the music. Set in a fictional town named Lan Kong Town, which is modelled after Yilan in Taiwan, the story is centred around six high school students who form a band that eventually achieves international fame. Gameplay is simple, requiring players to touch vertically falling notes that have hit a bar on the bottom of the screen. Depending on the song, the number of lanes for the notes increases and they shift side to side, making the screen look as if it is dancing to the music. There are over 100 songs in the library. Three difficulty levels Easy, Hard and Special are available. Players are able to choose difficulty levels according to their skill so they may enjoy all pieces.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.0
Unreal Tournament 259.

Unreal Tournament

Platform: Dreamcast
March 13, 2001
From the creators of Unreal comes Unreal Tournament, a competition that tests your reflexes and competitive spirit in deadly arenas. Battle 15 of your friends or customizable bots in over 30 different levels, such as pirate ships, waterfronts, speeding trains, and floating castles. Multiplayer modes include Capture the Flag, Assault, Domination, and new Deathmatch variations. With enhanced weapons--including the Impact hammer, which squashes your opponent to mush, and the Redeemer, a rocket-powered nuke--expect the body count to be high.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
Pistol Whip 260.

Pistol Whip

Platform: PlayStation 5
February 22, 2023
Inspired by revered action movies like John Wick and Equilibrium, Pistol Whip stylishly dovetails the pulse-pounding energy of a rhythm game with explosive First-person shooter gameplay. Journey through a cinematic bullet hell powered by a breakneck soundtrack to become the ultimate action hero.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.8
OPERATION DRACULA 261.

OPERATION DRACULA

Platform: iOS
July 30, 2015
Operation Dracula is a rip roaring bullet hell shooter that will scramble your brain and your fingers! Its an over the top arcade shoot-em-up inspired by the classic shmups. This all wouldn't be complete without the awesome 80's style 16 bit pixel art and fantastic Japanese style soundtrack.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
This War of Mine 262.

This War of Mine

Platform: iOS
July 15, 2015
In This War of Mine, the focus is shifted away from military operations portrayed in most games. Instead, it is a dark survival game where players control a group of civilians trying to stay alive in a besieged city. During the day snipers outside stop you from leaving your refuge, offering players time to craft, trade, upgrade their shelter, feed and cure their people. At night they must scavenge nearby areas in search for food, medicines, weapons and other useful items.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Pinball FX3: Universal Classics Pinball 263.

Pinball FX3: Universal Classics Pinball

Platform: Xbox One
September 26, 2017
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.5
Velocity 2X 264.

Velocity 2X

Platform: PlayStation Vita
September 2, 2014
Velocity 2X features puzzle-platforming action alongside top-down shoot 'em-up gameplay.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.2
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate 265.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate

Platform: PlayStation 4
November 17, 2020
Experience 2 robust and critically acclaimed story campaigns from Mk11 & Mk11: aftermath. Play as the complete 37-character roster including newly added fighters mileena, RaiN & rambo. Thousands of Skins & weapons & Gear for an unprecedented level of Fighter customization. Includes all previous guest fighters such as Terminator Joker spawn & robocop. Every mode included.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.6
Panzer Dragoon Orta 266.

Panzer Dragoon Orta

Platform: Xbox
January 12, 2003
The dragon rises to power once again in Panzer Dragoon: Orta. Dragons, creatures that once ruled the skies, are now mankind's only hope against a dark empire. With humanity at war and on the brink of extinction, it's up to you and your dragon to take to the skies and assist in the rebellion. On the back of your flying friend, you'll become part of intense chases and battles with powerful enemies. In order to defeat the evil empire, you must master multiple weapons, dragon powers, and advanced attacks.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Portal: Still Alive 267.

Portal: Still Alive

Platform: Xbox 360
October 22, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Portal: Still Alive features the full award-winning Portal single player game from Valve, plus a new challenge mode. Designed to change the way you approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in any given environment, Portal has earned over 70 industry honors for its innovative gameplay, with more than 30 "Game of the Year" awards. Break the laws of physics using "portal" technology to solve puzzles and survive in this darkly comic story weaving adventure with brain-bending puzzles. Experience the first first-person puzzle-action-adventure game with hours of single player gaming. The game includes fourteen brand new bonus puzzles to challenge even the most skilled test subjects. And, get a glimpse into the making of Portal: Still Alive with commentary from the developers. [Valve]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Half-Life 2: Episode Two 268.

Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Platform: PC
October 10, 2007
Half-Life 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions. In Episode Two, you must battle and race against Combine forces as you traverse the White Forest to deliver a crucial information packet stolen from the Citadel to an enclave of fellow resistance scientists. Episode Two extends the award-winning Half-Life gameplay with unique weapons, vehicles, and newly-spawned creatures. [Valve]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
9.2
Fez 269.

Fez

Platform: PlayStation 4
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:
90
User Score:
6.4
Braid 270.

Braid

Platform: PC
April 10, 2009
Braid is a puzzle-platformer, drawn in a painterly style, where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. From a house in the city, journey to a series of worlds and solve puzzles to rescue an abducted princess. In each world, you have a different power to affect the way time behaves, and it is time's strangeness that creates the puzzles. The time behaviors include: the ability to rewind, objects that are immune to being rewound, time that is tied to space, parallel realities, time dilation, and perhaps more. Braid treats your time and attention as precious; there is no filler in this game. Every puzzle shows you something new and interesting about the game world. Braid is a 2-D platform game where you can never die and never lose.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - Developer's Cut 271.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - Developer's Cut

Platform: PC
December 8, 2004
Set before the events of both Universal Pictures' "The Chronicles of Riddick," starring Vin Diesel, and the 2000 cult classic "Pitch Black," which first introduced Diesel as enigmatic anti-hero Riddick, the game tells the story of Riddick's dramatic escape from the previously inescapable triple max security slam Butcher Bay, home to the most violent prisoners in the galaxy. The Chronicles Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay will blend action and stealth elements, as players navigate Riddick through the harsh environments of the slam - dank tunnels, dimly lit corridors, and other hazardous areas filled with guards, savage inmates and deadly creatures that prowl the darkness. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Hollow Knight 272.

Hollow Knight

Platform: Switch
June 12, 2018
Hollow Knight is a 2D action-adventure game with an emphasis on traditional 2D animation and skillful gameplay. Journey to Hallownest, a vast and ancient underground kingdom inhabited by a bizarre collection of insects and monsters. Players will forge their own path as they explore ruined cities, forests of fungus, temples of bone and other fantastic lands, all on their way to uncovering an ancient mystery.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
9.1
Blast Corps 273.

Blast Corps

Platform: Nintendo 64
February 28, 1997
A pair of defective nuclear missiles, en route to a safe detonation site, has begun to leak. Badly damaged, the carrier automatically locks onto the most direct route. Clear a path to help the carrier arrive safely. Tons of vehicles are at your disposal. Leave nothing standing or the adventure will end in an earth-shattering explosion! Find the hidden technicians to ensure a safe detonation. Strap on your seat belt, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Shovel Knight 274.

Shovel Knight

Platform: 3DS
June 26, 2014
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with memorable characters and an 8-bit retro aesthetic created by Yacht Club Games. You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this valley with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and save his lost beloved. He wields a ShovelBlade; 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. However, 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 at any cost.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
Ori and the Will of the Wisps 275.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Platform: Xbox One
March 11, 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:
90
User Score:
8.9
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role 276.

WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role

Platform: PlayStation
November 20, 2000
Prepare for the most outrageous WF experience ever created. Brawl in the ring, backstage, in the VIP room, the parking lot of the new WF New York. Let your fury rage in the new Tornado Tag Team mode. If that's not hardcore enough, pull out the tables, ladders or chairs and really get nasty.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Jetpack Joyride 277.

Jetpack Joyride

Platform: iOS
September 1, 2011
You're going for a ride - from the creators of FRUIT NINJA! Suit up with a selection of the coolest jetpacks ever made and take to the skies as Barry Steakfries, the lovable hero on a one-way trip to adventure. Simple one-touch controls and immediately accessible gameplay support a huge amount of content including missions, level ups, achievements, jetpack upgrades, unlockables, coins and more. This is the most anticipated game yet from Australian developer Halfbrick.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.9
LIMBO 278.

LIMBO

Platform: Xbox 360
July 21, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Hi-Fi Rush 279.

Hi-Fi Rush

Platform: PC
January 25, 2023
Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp with raucous rhythm combat! From Tango Gameworks comes Hi-Fi RUSH, an all-new action game where the world syncs to the music.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
Mark of the Ninja 280.

Mark of the Ninja

Platform: Xbox 360
September 7, 2012
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling stealth action game from Klei Entertainment that combines fluid 2D animation with intense stealth gameplay.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.4
Super Meat Boy 281.

Super Meat Boy

Platform: Xbox 360
October 20, 2010
Super Meat Boy is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.9
Mikey Boots 282.

Mikey Boots

Platform: iOS
September 4, 2014
Mikey Boots is a challenging platformer for iOS with simple touch controls!
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.9
Dead Space 2 283.

Dead Space 2

Platform: Xbox 360
January 25, 2011
Hero Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience. New tools to gruesomely slice and dismember the Necromorphs complement Isaac's signature Plasma Cutter, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores epic Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught. Survival isn't the only thing on Isaac's mind in Dead Space 2 – this time, he calls the shots. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 284.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

Platform: Xbox 360
July 30, 2008
[Xbox Live Arcade] Experience the adrenaline rush from playing the latest version of the frenetic retro shooter Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. New features include six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, new scoring strategies, and a diverse list of exciting achievements. If that's not crazy enough for you, try multiplayer mayhem for up to four players. Use power-ups in versus mode to boost your stats or handicap your opponent, or team up with others in co-op mode. Play it all in razor-sharp 1080p to new pulse-pounding music. Unlock all six of these innovative and challenging modes -- Deadline, Evolved, King, Pacifism, Waves, and Sequence. Achievements: Go for 12 entertaining and inventive ways to boost your gamerscore. Geoms: Collect Geoms to increase your multiplier -- but act fast, they won't last forever! New enemies: Shoot down all the usual suspects, then say "Hello" to new enemies that have found additional ways to hunt you down. [Activision]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.2
Super Mario 3D Land 285.

Super Mario 3D Land

Platform: 3DS
November 13, 2011
Get Ready for a New Spin on a Familiar Tail. Super Mario 3D Land reinvents everything fans love about Mario gaming with the first platforming environment in true 3D, without the need for special glasses. Players will experience a new sense of depth, distance and speed while running, jumping and stomping on enemies throughout the levels. Tanooki Mario returns: The fan-favorite Tanooki suit makes its first appearance on the Nintendo 3DS. Use the Tanooki suit’s tail to attack enemies or float gently down from great heights. These abilities help players move through the 3D environments with more confidence. 3D visuals make it easier for players to judge the depths and distances in their environments. Players can more accurately judge the jump to the next platform or how far Mario is from a question block. New and familiar abilities add unique game-play strategies to the adventure. Mario can perform a rolling somersault attack or run fast with a dash move. The Circle Pad gives players complete control to confidently move Mario through fun and challenging environments. New enemies include Goombas with tails, tall stacks of Goombas and a Piranha Plant that spits ink to obscure a player’s view. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption 286.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Platform: Wii
August 27, 2007
If you think you knew what it felt like to be the bounty hunter behind the visor, think again. Take aim at evil with Nintendo's revolutionary controller. Players control Samus by moving with the Nunchuk controller and aiming with the pointer, allowing for a level of immersion unlike anything they have ever experienced. Through the eyes of Samus, players experience a quantum leap in first-person control as they wield the Wii Remote, the ultimate device for the first-person shooter genre. Samus employs well-known power-ups like the Grapple Beam and Morph Ball, as well as a bunch of new surprises, to help her survive her coming trials. Saving the planets from Corruption isn't enough, though. Eventually, players must take down Samus' mortal enemy, Dark Samus. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Banjo-Tooie 287.

Banjo-Tooie

Platform: Nintendo 64
November 20, 2000
Two years after Banjo Kazooie, Banjo and the gang are playing cards when an earthquake happens. Eagerly Mumbo goes out to investigate. He sees two hideous witches reviving Grunty. Mumbo goes back to investigate. Grunty shoots a laser beam at Banjo's house. Mumbo warns everyone but Bottles doesn't belive him. Grunty blows up Banjo's house with Bottles inside and sets off to get her body back. Motivated by revenge Banjo sets out to stop Grunty and revive Bottles.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Street Fighter 6 288.

Street Fighter 6

Platform: Xbox Series X
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:
90
User Score:
6.3
Lost and Found Co. 289.

Lost and Found Co.

Platform: PC
March 5, 2026
Lost and Found Co. is a whimsical hidden object game where you help Ducky, a duck-turned-human intern, at Goddess Mei’s company - a magical startup dedicated to finding lost items for its quirky townspeople. Travel through charming locales that bring your childhood puzzle books to life in a heartwarming and whimsical world filled with bunch of items to discover! Return lost items to their rightful owners in this adorable world, filled with thousands of interactive characters and objects - and we really mean thousands! Put your object-hunting skills to the test on these fun challenging levels, delivering pure hidden object gameplay goodness.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
TimeSplitters 2 290.

TimeSplitters 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 8, 2002
The evil race of TimeSplitters are traveling back into human history authoring events that are leading to the enslavement of mankind. In Control of a motley crew of renegade characters you must hunt down the TimeSplitters across time in historical eras like the gangster- Ridden 1920's, the lush jungles of Aztec temples, soviet military installations of the cold war and Futuristic robot factories in space. To end the evil plot of the TimeSplitters, seek and recover the crystals required to seal the rift in time. The Fate of humanity is in your hands. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
Deus Ex: Human Revolution 291.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Platform: PC
August 23, 2011
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes. At a time when scientific advancements are routinely turning athletes, soldiers and spies into super-enhanced beings, someone is working very hard to ensure mankind's evolution follows a particular path. You need to discover why - because the decisions you take and the choices you make will be the only things that can determine mankind's future.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
Pushmo 292.

Pushmo

Platform: 3DS
December 8, 2011
(Also known at "Pullblox" in the UK/EU) Pushmo is a puzzle-action game in which you pull and push blocks to create a place to stand so you can jump up and down on your way to a goal. At first glance, some places may look out of reach, but if you use your head, you just may see a way to the goal...
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
N.O.V.A. 2 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance 293.

N.O.V.A. 2 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance

Platform: iOS
December 16, 2010
The ultimate sci-fi FPS is back! Get ready to step into a whole new level of gaming on your Apple device! BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER! - Meet new enemies with improved AI! Volterites’ new tactics make the gyroscope controls ideal - Master a larger range of weapons & powers - Much more diversified gameplay: run, shoot, fall, drive a motorbike, pilot a giant mech, and blast a laser - The more, the merrier, now with up to 10 players in 10 multiplayer maps - Build a career and rise through the multiplayer leaderboard - Explore new locations, offering amazing graphics, fully optimized for the Retina display - Enjoyed the first N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance? Be rewarded with extra bonuses. --------------------------------------------- IGN: "Using your sci-fi boom-boom is made easier thanks to the gyro, which Gameloft used to great effect." Pocket Gamer: "N.O.V.A. 2 promises to be the complete iPhone and iPod touch shooter experience." TouchGen: "Fans of the original are unlikely to be disappointed." --------------------------------------------- 6 years have passed since the events depicted in the first episode. Humanity is now thrown into a bloody civil war fought on one side by the central government of the Terran Orbitals and the self-appointed Human-Alien Alliance; a new organization with a mysterious origin and agenda. Kal Wardin left active service in N.O.V.A. years ago and now lives among the colonists of the desert planet Scorpius. But war never spares even the most peaceful places... AN UNPARALLELED SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN: - 12 chapters taking you through hostile, yet amazing environments of various Orbitals - Over a dozen weapons including the Dual Hand Guns, Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Automatic Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Grenade Launcher, Alien Plasma Gun, Alien Lightning Gun, Alien Laser Gun, Turrets, Frag Grenades and Mines - 3 special powers: Freeze, Slow Time and Disc for melee combat - A wide range of enemies with improved AI, for even more intense combats INTENSE MULTIPLAYER MODES: - 1~10 players online or locally - 5 modes: Free for All, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag, and InstaGib - Ranking & Perk systems - 10 maps on which to battle it out - Play against your friends or the entire world through Gameloft LIVE! - Worldwide leaderboards in the game & on the official website, www.near-orbit-vanguard-alliance.com EXCLUSIVE REWARDS FOR VETERAN PLAYERS If you played the first episode: - Jump into multiplayer with bonus XP, allowing you access to advanced weaponry - Unlock a special achievement on Gameloft LIVE! --------------------------------------------- Join the Game Hunter Challenge: Tweet: I found a new @Gameloft Game! N.O.V.A.2: http://j.mp/hiUJ8S #GameHunter178 Join the hunt: http://j.mp/aGk2Jx and follow @Gameloft! What's this? http://j.mp/aGk2Jx --------------------------------------------- JOIN THE FIGHT WITH MANY OTHER FANS! Enlist on Twitter @NOVA_fps Visit www.near-orbit-vanguard-alliance.com for more information.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.8
Viewtiful Joe 294.

Viewtiful Joe

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 24, 2004
Welcome to the world of Viewtiful Joe! Capcom's innovative super hero action game that mixes funky cartoon-style visuals with classic side-scrolling gameplay and introduces the world?s quirkiest million dollar action hero... Joe! More than just any ordinary dude, Joe must transform into the ultimate superhero. It?s up to you to activate the correct view mode like "Slow" or "Zoom In" in order to clobber your enemies with beautiful style! You can also speed up or slow down your visual effects for even more "viewtiful" moves. Viewtiful Joe redefines action games by mixing innovative "viewpoint" fighting into amazing cartoon meets noir environments. [Capcom]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
Linelight 295.

Linelight

Platform: PC
January 30, 2017
Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! (Force = Mass x Acceleration) 296.

AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! (Force = Mass x Acceleration)

Platform: iOS
March 1, 2012
Dive from a skyscraper. Spray paint buildings. Flip off protesters. AWESOME!Owlchemy Labs (creators of hit indie title Snuggle Truck) brings Dejobaan Games' award-winning PC title to iOS. ? Penny Arcade PAX East 2010 Boston Indie Showcase? Finalist, IGF '10, Excellence in Design? Finalist, Indie Game Challenge '10? Winner, ModDB Editor's Choice Game of the YearThe jumps you make from buildings floating above Boston, Massachusetts are all about style and timing. You perform stunts, weaving around the bustling City for points, making split-second decisions: do you snake around those girders to earn a dozen "kisses," or glide along the side of that steel super-skyscraper for massive "hugs"?? The most amazing tilt controls you've ever felt in your entire life!Aaaaa! then throws in the spectators — as you fall, give fans the thumbs-up and protesters the finger. And if you're hungry for a bit of civil disobedience, you can even ready the spray paint and tag government buildings for points.? Over 0 unique levels.? In fact, the game has 47 levels.? Hugs. Kisses. Graffiti. Birdcrime.? Learn how to bake cookies from your son's ashes.? We're not kidding.The game will also teach you how to debristle a pig.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.5
Tekken 8 297.

Tekken 8

Platform: PlayStation 5
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:
90
User Score:
tbd
LIMBO 298.

LIMBO

Platform: PlayStation 3
July 19, 2011
LIMBO, a black and white puzzle-platforming adventure, puts players in the role of a young boy traveling through an eerie and treacherous world in an attempt to discover the fate of his sister.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
Osmos 299.

Osmos

Platform: iOS
August 5, 2010
*** Osmos is 66% off for a limited time!! *** Experience the awesomeness Apple named "iPhone App of the Week," GameAndPlayer called "a work of genius," and IGN chose as the #1 overall iPhone game! Osmos is part physics-based eat-'em-up, part ambient, cosmic simulator, and part Darwinistic game of survival. This award-winning PC game has been fully redesigned for the iPhone, featuring full Retina Display support, fluid multitouch controls, lush, flowing visuals, and a chill, ambient electronic soundtrack. Some describe Osmos as "Asteroids meets a lava-lamp," others as "Katamari meets Lunar Lander," but all have said it's a game you must experience to appreciate. Your goal is to grow by absorbing smaller motes, but to propel yourself you must eject matter behind you, causing you to shrink. From this fundamental balance, Osmos leads the player through ambient playgrounds, deep solar systems, competitive petri dishes, dense mote-fields, and more. Features: - Multitouch awesomeness: pinch to zoom, tap to eject mass, flick to warp time... - Two game modes: Odyssey and Arcade. Odyssey mode is a 27-level guided tour through the Osmos Blobiverse, while Arcade mode allows you to play any level type at your choice of difficulty. (72 levels total.) - Dynamic time-warping: slow down the flow of time to outmaneuver agile opponents; speed it up to raise the challenge - Eight Distinct level types: Ambient, Antimatter, Solar, Sentient, Impasse, Warped Chaos, Epicycles, and Repulsor. - Sublime electronic soundtrack by Loscil, Gas/High Skies, Julien Neto, Biosphere, and more. - Wind your way through simple and complex solar systems; feel and use the force of Attractors and Repulsors. - Intelligent AI: confront opponents with distinct personalities, goals and abilities similar to your own. - Procedural content: play random versions of any level in Arcade mode. - Thirteen lucky achievements to earn, with OpenFeint integration. Accolades:* - Nominated for 4 IGF awards. - Winner of the D2D Vision award and IGN's Editor's Choice award. - Winner of "Best in Show" and "Fun/Compelling" at IndieCade. - Selected for the PAX 10, Spike VGAs, and more. Reviews: 9/10, Editor’s Choice, “Magnificent. It’s hard to pinpoint a favorite feature. The clever gameplay? The atmosphere? The variety of stages? The art direction? It all comes together to make one of the best iPhone games of 2010.” -IGN 4.5/5 stars - “Whether you’re a veteran of the desktop version or a first-timer, Osmos should absolutely be your next iPhone purchase. This is an outstanding adaptation of an outstanding game. Buy it.” -Gamezebo “This is one of those games that must really be experienced by everyone, and can now be enjoyed by iPad and iPhone owners alike.” -Touch Arcade 4.5/5 - "Osmos is as close to gaming perfection in its genre that I’ve ever played. Stunningly beautiful, Simple and engaging gameplay, Engrossing music." -Touch Reviews 5/5 - “A dreamy cosmic survival game.” -AppSmile A - "One of the most unique and interesting games in the App Store, with graphics, music, and gameplay that all merit a high recommendation.” -iLounge 4/4, Must Have - “Remember Spore, the Will Wright creation...? Osmos is the game Wright probably meant to create: It’s quiet, thoughtful, and somehow profound... Osmos thoroughly draws you into its world with a space-age soundtrack, multitouch controls that feel practically invisible, and a visual aesthetic that lies somewhere between a Nova documentary and a lava lamp. It is a cerebral, mood-altering game. Turn down the lights, plug in some headphones, and let yourself get drawn in, it’s an unforgettable gaming experience.” -Slide To Play Happy Osmoting! *Refers to original PC/Mac version
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.7
Rayman Legends 300.

Rayman Legends

Platform: Xbox 360
September 3, 2013
Rayman Legends is the follow-up to last year's Rayman Origins and aims to bring multiplayer interactions for you to use. The Glade of Dreams is in trouble again. During a 100-year nap, the nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even scarier 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.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
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