Action Games

James Bond 007: NightFire 501.

James Bond 007: NightFire

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2002
The ultimate secret agent is back in his most dangerous adventure yet in James Bond 007: NightFire. Explore new heights and depths like never before-infiltrate towering skyscrapers, take on treacherous underwater missions, and maneuver your sleek Aston Martin V12 Vanquish through the streets of Tokyo while turning on the Bond charm with glamorous (and sometimes deadly) Bond women. New state-of-the-art upgradeable gadgets and weapons and original missions including zero-gravity assignments will leave you shaken and stirred. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 502.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 14, 2006
A brand new Analog Control System makes fighting more realistic than ever with intuitive movement and new elements of control. An enhanced Season Mode provides multiple branching storylines and unprecedented levels of player choice. In and out of the ring, dozens of user-controlled environmental hotspots let players take advantage of anything at their disposal to inflict damage on opponents in new and unique ways. Additionally, new high impact combination moves let players take the power of WWE Superstars into their own hands. Experience the intensity of WWE fans in a brand new, fully loaded interactive fighting area. Players can take advantage of multiple weapons, environmental damage and grabbing signs and weapons from the crowd. WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 offers multiple enhancements, including incredible high definition graphics, updated rosters for both RAW and SmackDown, an expanded General Manager Mode, online multiplayer game play with voice chat support and more. [THQ]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Shogo: Mobile Armor Division 503.

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division

Platform: PC
September 30, 1998
Choose from four ultra powerful transforming Mobile Combat Armor suits, each with its own advantages and strengths. Find tons of powerups and enhancements to improve your MCA's performance. In addition to piloting your MCA through deadly outdoor, underground, and city missions, you will be able to dock in certain areas and strike out on foot to complete objectives. There may even be a surprise or two in store... Shogo: Mobile Armor Division uses Monolith?s LithTech - one of the most advanced next-generation 3D engines in gaming. [Monolilth]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 504.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3

Platform: Wii
December 3, 2007
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 delivers an extreme 3D fighting experience, improving upon last year's game with over 150 playable characters, enhanced fighting techniques, beautifully refined effects and shading techniques, making each character's effects more realistic, and over 20 battle stages. In addition, an improved control system for the Wii will allow players to easily mimic signature moves and execute devastating energy attacks as they are performed in the Dragon Ball Z animated series. In addition to the unprecedented number of characters and improved Wii control system, the environments have also been enhanced to feature day and night stages. The power of the moon in the night stages gives players additional ways to transform their characters and lets fans recreate some of their favorite memories from the show. [Atari]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Metro Exodus: Complete Edition 505.

Metro Exodus: Complete Edition

Platform: Xbox Series X
June 18, 2021
Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter. Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet. Embark on an incredible journey - board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of survivors as they search for a new life in the East. Experience Sandbox Survival - a gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear levels.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Wario Land: Shake It! 506.

Wario Land: Shake It!

Platform: Wii
September 22, 2008
(Also known as "Wario Land: The Shake Dimension") Wario Land: Shake It!, a classic side-scroller, stars Wario, the smelly, bad-mannered alter ego of Mario. With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways like an old-school controller, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages. Players shake the Wii Remote to help Wario take down his enemies, empty bags of treasure or cause earthquakes. Best of all, there are numerous stages each offering multiple missions to keep players coming back again and again to unlock everything, collect more coins or just improve their best times. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Hidden & Dangerous 2 507.

Hidden & Dangerous 2

Platform: PC
October 21, 2003
Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II. The gripping story line takes you to Europe, Africa, Burma, and other locations scattered across the globe. Each critical decision impacts you, your men, and your country. This unique blend of action, strategy, and tactics forces you to use your brain just as much as your trigger finger. [Gathering of Developers]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil 508.

Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil

Platform: Xbox
October 5, 2005
Reload your weapons for the first expansion pack to Doom 3. In Resurrection of Evil, you'll return to the abandoned facilities of Mars to investigate a mysterious beacon buried deep in the ruins of an ancient civilization. This time, you can wield new weapons, such as the double-barreled shotgun, and control time and gravity to defeat your enemies, which include six new demons. The expansion also adds all-new eight-player arenas for capture-the-flag matches.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered 509.

Mark of the Ninja: Remastered

Platform: Switch
October 9, 2018
In Mark of the Ninja Remastered, learn what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation, with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends 510.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends

Platform: PlayStation 2
January 11, 2003
Play as 7 fierce generals in Musou mode- Lu Bu, Diao Chan, Meng Huo, Zhu Rong, Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo and Yuan Shao. Completely revamped stages with new scenarios and events.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Mystical Ninja starring Goemon 511.

Mystical Ninja starring Goemon

Platform: Nintendo 64
April 16, 1998
A giant UFO has appeared over Oedo Castle, and the Mystical Ninja is off to save the world again! Control Goemon and his giant robot, Impact, Ebisimaru, a truly twisted ninja, Yae, the part-time militant mermaid, and Sasuke, a mechanical warrior. This brave band must travel from town to town, collecting information and purchasing helpful items in their quest to defeat the dreaded Peach Mountain Shoguns.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Def Jam Vendetta 512.

Def Jam Vendetta

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 31, 2003
It's been three years since D-Mob chased you out of the New York fight circuit and you swore you'd never go back. Now your pal Manny is in trouble and he needs you to bail him out. The plan is simple: get in, win a few fights, pay off his debt, get out. No problem. Well, it turns out that things aren't as easy as they appear. Once in the scene, your past comes back to haunt you. Soon you're over your head and your only chance to get your life back together is to settle a score that has gone too long unpaid. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising 513.

Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising

Platform: PC
June 15, 2004
Set in Indonesia in the near future, Joint Operations takes the player to a country on the verge of disintegration. Regional independence movements have acquired advanced weaponry as the nation's military splits into competing factions. Escalating violence threatens innocent civilians and Western economic interests. [NovaLogic]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike 514.

Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike

Platform: PC
March 8, 2007
A few years into the most desperate struggle in the history of mankind, and with the conflict focused around the Mediterranean, the Pan Asian Coalition (PAC) seizes the chance to claim the undefended natural resources beneath the ice of mainland Europe. By the time the EU is aware of their presence, the enemy is firmly entrenched in the continent’s harsh ice fields, among abandoned city ruins and soaring mountain peaks. Only fierce close-quarters infantry battles along claustrophobic city streets and narrow rocky passes will eject the PAC forces from their well-defended positions and push them back towards the sea. Fast–paced, infantry-focused gameplay boosts the intensity of the all-out war experience. Three new maps set in Europe, where snow-covered post-apocalyptic cities and a ridge in the Alps become the new battlegrounds. Two brand-new vehicles designed to support infantry combat available in an asymmetrical set-up, with the hovering light IFV Hachimoto available to the PAC and the massive heavy IFV Goliath available to the EU. Increased persistence. Ten new rewards, one new pin and ten new unlock items at the top of the unlocks trees, available also on core game maps, take persistence to new levels. Unlock credits earned in the booster pack can also be used in the core game. Epic Titan mode available on two maps, and for the first time in a urban setting, for more intense Titan gameplay. Tweaked Conquest-assault gameplay (Assault Lines game mode) on all three maps creates more choke points and more heated battles. Horizontal podding gives infantry additional ways of moving across the maps quickly. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Ikaruga 515.

Ikaruga

Platform: GameCube
April 15, 2003
Battle fiercely, move swiftly, and act cleverly in a space crusade of intense firepower and hypnotic beauty. Take control of the ship Ikaruga--alter your energy field, evade epic maelstroms of fire, and terminate enemies with a devastating arsenal--all to protect an aging, exiled people. Battle the evil Horai by yourself or with a friend. This combination of manga-style storytelling and exciting arcade heroics challenges you to find the calm amid the chaos.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth 516.

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth

Platform: Wii
December 28, 2009
[WiiWare] Another 100 years have passed since the death of Count Dracula, but his curse has emerged once again within the realms of Transylvania. Play the role of the ultimate gothic hero from the long lineage of vampire hunters, the Belmont clan, and rid the universe of Dracula's legion of darkness and doom. Based on the classic 1989 original Castlevania: The Adventure, this WiiWare version will allow players of a new generation - and older fans - to experience one of the most popular games within the storied Castlevania timeline from a new perspective. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Bloody Roar 4 517.

Bloody Roar 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
Bloody Roar returns and is darker, bloodier and fiercer than ever! 14 returning fighters are joined by three brand-new characters in the newest battle of the beast-fighters. Transform into ferocious inner-beasts and attack with fangs and claws in 3D fighting areas to see who is the ultimate beast-fighter champion! Balance power and health with the new "Zoanthropes Guage". Dramatic story mode for each fighter. 9 modes of gameplay including Arcade and Character Development. Full 3D combat system with aerial juggles, counters, blocks, chains. [Konami]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.5
Sniper Elite 4 518.

Sniper Elite 4

Platform: Switch
November 17, 2020
Welcome to Italy, 1943. Set in the aftermath of its award-winning predecessor, Sniper Elite 4 continues the series World War Two heritage by transporting players across the beautiful Italian peninsula, from sun-drenched Mediterranean coastal towns, to colossal Nazi mega structures, daunting forests and giddying mountain monasteries inspired by Monte Cassino. Covert agent and elite marksman Karl Fairburne must fight alongside the brave men and women of the Italian Resistance to help free their country from the yoke of Fascism, and defeat a terrifying new threat with the potential to halt the Allied fightback in Europe before its even begun. If his mission fails, there will be no Operation Overlord, no D-Day landings, and no Victory in Europe.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 519.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Platform: Wii
November 15, 2006
Combining action, fighting and light role-playing game elements, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 sends players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series. The game takes the acrobatic and intense 3D flying and fighting dynamic made popular in the first game and takes it to a new level with over 100 playable characters, 15 vast and vibrant 3D destructible environments, and nine different game modes, including intense single and multiplayer battles. Team up with Z-Warriors to complete exciting missions, ripped right from the TV show (the player can play with two warriors while in battle, and can switch warriors during the battle). Over 100 DBZ warriors, including many that have never been seen in previous DBZ games. Improved camera system, explosive environmental damage, and in-game transformations. The complete DBZ mythology, from Dragon Ball To Dragon Ball GT. Post customizable character codes to the Internet. [Atari]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Toukiden: Kiwami 520.

Toukiden: Kiwami

Platform: PlayStation Vita
March 31, 2015
In the world of Toukiden, Demons (Oni) have hidden in the shadows aiming to torment mankind. Throughout history, a secret caste of warriors, the Slayers, have been trained to dispose of the demonic threat before it could consume the world. However, an event called the ‘Awakening’ caused rifts to appear in space and time, causing places that had long disappeared from the world to resurface, unleashing hordes of demons that relentlessly hunted humans.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico 521.

Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 27, 2005
1989: Deep in the heart of the Mexican jungle, undercover agent Ernesto Cruz blasts his way through an armed militia to board a DEA plane bound for home. He never made it, the victim of an alleged 'overdose'. Present Day: After uncovering new evidence, Ernesto's son, Ramiro is set free from jail to join his twin brother Tommy, on the trail of their father’s killer as they go on a super-cool, tequila fuelled rampage through Mexico’s gun-toting, drug-pushing underworld. Features: A Rich storyline taking the player through 18 different environments, from the seedy red light district of Los Toros, to the depths of the Mexican desert. A free-style combat and stunt system to take down your enemy with more outrageous moves than you can shake a hot chilli at. Cutting edge soundtrack featuring Molotov, Delinquent Habits, Control Machete. [SCi Games]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
The Last Campfire 522.

The Last Campfire

Platform: PC
August 27, 2020
DISCOVER A PURPOSE The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. ON A JOURNEY Travel deeper into the lands beyond the dark forest and overcome the adversities before you. UNCOVER A WORLD Discover beautiful wilderness filled with lost folk, strange creatures and mysterious ruins. LIGHT THE LAST CAMPFIRE Find hope and carry it with you on your Journey to light The Last Campfire. FROM A SMALL STUDIO A unique tale from Hello Games and the creative minds behind LostWinds.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero 523.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Platform: Wii U
December 20, 2016
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is a belly dancing, hair-whipping HD adventure from WayForward, makers of Ducktales Remastered, Adventure Time, and Contra 4.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
DOOM Classic 524.

DOOM Classic

Platform: iOS
October 31, 2009
Critical Acclaim for DOOM Classic: "Best of 2009" Top 10 Game, iTunes Rewind “For shooter alumni, this version of DOOM on the iPhone is a flawless reminder of why it's considered among the best of all time.” Slide To Play “…another stellar effort in retro FPS gaming from id.” TouchGen.com Welcome to Hell! Prepare to relive the First Person Shooter that defined a generation with the legendary original DOOM - now on the iPhone. As a space marine stationed on the planet Mars, you are all that stands between the armies of Hell and their invasion of planet Earth! DOOM Classic includes the original three episodes as well as Episode Four, Thy Flesh Consumed, spread across 36 levels of non-stop carnage and action. Choose from customizable control schemes, all designed by id Software co-founder and industry legend, John Carmack. Wield unforgettable weapons like the Chainsaw and the BFG 9000 while fighting through notorious monsters like the Imp, Cacodemon, and Hell Knight! In DOOM Classic, multiplayer action is reborn! With a wireless connection, battle up to four players in Deathmatch mode, or work together cooperatively and fight back against the demons of Hell. Features: •Play the legendary first person shooter, DOOM, with an iPhone or iPod Touch. •Fight through 36 missions in four action-packed episodes: Knee-Deep in the Dead, Shores of Hell, Inferno, and Thy Flesh Consumed •Experience DOOM multiplayer on your mobile device, including Deathmatch and Cooperative play for up to four players via wireless internet. •Choose from three different control types and customize the interface to suit your style •Explore the depths of Mars while utilizing the topdown map to help you explore and save your game on the fly. •Listen to the original soundtrack or disable it and use your own iPod music
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Sonic the Hedgehog (Live Arcade) 525.

Sonic the Hedgehog (Live Arcade)

Platform: Xbox 360
July 11, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Sonic, the fastest blue hedgehog on earth, rocket through hair-raising loop-de-loops and take dizzying dives past bubbling lava, waterfalls and more in Sonic the Hedgehog Arcade. Gather up the rings and stop Dr.Eggman's (aka Dr. Robotnik) schemes for world domination. Enhanced version: Newly enhanced graphics bring this 1991 console classic to life as never before. Once again, you can thrill to Sonic's adventures, but this time in an updated environment.Leaderboards: Top Score leaderboards are there to keep track of your progress. All new achievements: Twelve new achievements, range from simple such as clearing the Green Hill Zone or collecting one hundred rings, to more challenging, such as trying to complete the game without losing a life. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Bloody Roar 3 526.

Bloody Roar 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 25, 2001
Take control of one of 14 "werebeasts" (i.e., werewolf, wereleopard, werebunny, and the mythic weremole!) in this 3D fighter and attempt to punch, kick, and tear the living guts out of your opponents.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom 527.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom

Platform: Xbox
October 31, 2003
In an effort to cause the kind of global mayhem he has always dreamed of, the evil Plankton has set in motion his most diabolical plot ever to take over the world. The fate of Bikini Bottom has been put in the hands (or small tentacles) of three unsuspecting heroes. Put your platform skills to the test as SpongeBob, Patrick, or Sandy Cheeks, with an array of insane new maneuvers and power-ups at your disposal. Explore a huge 3D world, encounter familiar friends, and finally put an end to Plankton's evil scheme.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Dynasty Warriors 2 528.

Dynasty Warriors 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2000
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms comes to life in Dynasty Warriors 2. As a general in second-century China, you must lead your troops into epic battles against thousands of warriors. On horseback or on foot, you'll use various weapons and combo attacks to forge a path into enemy lines and scatter all who dare stand in your path. Strategic planning is key to victory, as enemies can attack from all sides and when you least expect it.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
MySims Agents 529.

MySims Agents

Platform: Wii
September 29, 2009
In MySims Agents players take on the role of a special agent hired to foil the sinister plans of Morcubus, lord of the criminal underworld. By recruiting different MySims, each with their own special characteristics, players can build up their very own crime-busting dream team. From tracking footprints and using forensics to picking locks, hacking into computers, following leads and collecting clues, players must rely on their wits, skills and trusty gadgets to piece together the clues to solve the mystery. Jump aboard the jet to reach an ancient temple, a spooky mansion or an icy mountaintop chalet in search of clues that lead players closer to the sinister Morcubus. Return from the adventure with cool treasures that players can use to construct and customize their headquarters and make it their own. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg 530.

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg

Platform: GameCube
September 23, 2003
A wicked plot by a sinister raven and his massive flock of monstrous crows has cast Morning Land into darkness. Only Billy Hatcher and his friends from the human world can bring the dawn again to the lands of the Chicken Elders. Get ready to discover a wild and unpredictable world where you'll use the surprising power of the giant eggs and the creatures they contain to make your way through puzzling realms and challenging missions. You'll be surprised by what you can do with these eggs but it will take quick moves and a Rooster Suit to foil the fowl forces of Dark Raven.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Blaster Master Zero II 531.

Blaster Master Zero II

Platform: Switch
March 20, 2019
The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure gameplay returns with a brand new sequel to "Blaster Master Zero"! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge as they venture into the depths of space in their new battle tank, "GAIA-SOPHIA"! The story of Blaster Master Zero 2 begins a few months after the events of the first game (released on March 9, 2017), where the main protagonist Jason saves planet Earth from the mutants. Eve has been infected by mutant cells that are slowly corrupting her body, so together with Jason and Fred, they board G-SOPHIA and begin an intergalactic journey to Eve's home planet, Sophia, in hopes of finding a cure for the mutant infection.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
R-Type Final 532.

R-Type Final

Platform: PlayStation 2
February 3, 2004
It all began in 1987 with a revolutionary arcade shooter called R-Type. Now the classic shooter is back for a final appearance with new features and the same exciting, revolutionary gameplay that started it all. Use the unique Force System to power-up your ship as you choose and send it into battle against the evil Bydo. With over 100 ships to choose from and an almost unlimited amount of customization options, R-Type Final is the definitive shooter on the PlayStation2. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
TowerFall 533.

TowerFall

Platform: Switch
September 27, 2018
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce. Loot treasure chests for game-changing power-ups, master the art of catching arrows out of the air, or descend on your foes and stomp them into submission. TowerFall is best played competitively with friends, cross-legged on the floor within punching distance of each other. New in Ascension is the 1- or 2-player co-op Quest mode. Players work together, fighting off a variety of monsters and enemy archers across the land of TowerFall. It's a new adventure to explore when you don't have more friends handy to square off against.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX 534.

Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX

Platform: PSP
February 7, 2006
A direct conversion of the critically acclaimed arcade fighting game, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max is enhanced with additional original content specifically designed for the portable system including Wi-Fi functionality and extra gameplay modes. Adding to an impressive roster of more than 30 renowned characters from the world famous Street Fighter universe, four additional fighters are joining the fierce competition. Utilizing the PSP system's superior performance and technology, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max features new content specifically designed for the system. A gameplay mode new to the Street Fighter Alpha series, Variable Battle Mode, has been implemented to allow real-time tag team brawls. Tag out and the second fighter enters performing a jump attack, a move useful for escaping tight situations. Yun, Maki and Eagle, from Capcom vs. SNK 2, as well as Ingrid from Capcom Fighting Evolution, enter the arena and are perfectly reproduced with all new original storylines. Versus battles heat up with the Wi-Fi League Battle Mode that allow a maximum of eight players to duke it out in round-robin mini tournaments. [Capcom]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Ninja Five-O 535.

Ninja Five-O

Platform: Game Boy Advance
April 22, 2003
Take on the roll of Ninja Five-0 as he uses all his skill, stealth and magic to rescue hostages and defeat his enemies. Master the art of ninja swords, shuriken throwing stars and ancient ninjitsu magic!
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
I-Ninja 536.

I-Ninja

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 18, 2003
He might be small, but he's one angry Ninja! Despite his size, I-Ninja is the consummate warrior who has spent years mastering his weapons and honing his skills. Challenged by the world's most wicked villain, Master O-Dor and his menacing army of Ranx, I-Ninja is graceful in honor and deadly in combat. With extreme agility he traverses unknown environments and conquers all that is evil. There is no challenge too big or risk too great for I-Ninja! Gravity defying game play -- utilize new specialized manga-style ninja moves to navigate through each dynamic environment. Multiple Weapons -- use shurikens, swords, blowguns, rocket launchers, guided missiles and more! Challenging enemies and ruthless bosses -- fight the invading Ranx Army on the ground, in the air, in the sea -- even face off with a menacing 150-foot Giant Robot! Imaginative missions and environments -- a wide variety of thrilling missions, mini-quests, and unique powerups span across 5 immense environments uniquely designed to incite I-Ninja's special Rage abilities. [Namco]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Cold Winter 537.

Cold Winter

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 11, 2005
There is nothing so cold as death. You are Andrew Sterling, a disavowed agent caught in the cat-and-mouse manipulations of a shadow intelligence agency. To facilitate its mission this agency now pervades all aspects of politics, national security, and the highest echelons of human society. You must fight through a complex web of intrigue, double cross, and sinister global interest. Cold Winter brings an intensive FPS experience to the PlayStation2 based in the clandestine world of spies and counter-spies, unique in its emphasis on gritty realism and attention to story detail including detailed weaponry and true-to-life spy gadgetry and realistic human combat interaction with visual representation of body damage in detail. [Vivendi Universal]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk 538.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Platform: PC
August 18, 2023
Team Reptile brings you Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, 1 second per second of highly advanced funkstyle. In a world from the mind of Dion Koster, where self-styled crews are equipped with personal boostpacks, new heights of graffiti are reached. Start your own cypher and dance, paint, trick, face off with the cops and stake your claim to the extrusions and cavities of a sprawling metropolis in an alternate future set to the musical brainwaves of Hideki Naganuma.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat 539.

New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat

Platform: Wii
May 4, 2009
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat originally debuted on the Nintendo GameCube system. This new version has been remastered with motion controls, new enemies and obstacles, and a new final boss battle. Nintendo also has added special monkeys to each stage that give tips or let players save their progress. The new controls make this well-reviewed game accessible to new players while giving those who played the original new challenges. The goal of the game is to guide Donkey Kong through beautifully rendered stages like lava caves, tempestuous oceans and even a ninja-chimp fortress. Racing through the game will get players to the goal, but the real skill comes from helping Donkey Kong perform multiple mid-air acrobatic moves as he collects bananas in each stage. The more sweet moves he does in a row, the more bonus bananas he gets at the end of the stage. To become the king of the jungle, he must team up with animal friends and defeat multiple contenders in boxing matches. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Capcom vs. SNK Pro 540.

Capcom vs. SNK Pro

Platform: PlayStation
August 14, 2002
Two monster corporations at war. One solution. A massive martial arts event is organized to settle the score and eliminate all conflict between the two parties. Join over 30 brawlers from Capcom's legendary Street Fighter and SNK's renowned King of Fighters series; as they fight for universal domination. Capcom vs. SNK PRO...the ultimate collision of strength and power.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Carmageddon 541.

Carmageddon

Platform: iOS
October 17, 2012
--- Special offer - reduced for a limited period only! ---Carmageddon is the original freeform driving sensation, where pedestrians (and cows!) equal points, and your opponents are a bunch of crazies in a twisted mix of automotive killing machines. The game features anarchic drive-wherever-you-like gameplay and over-the-top surreal comedy violence. It’s the racing game where racing is for wimps. Now the same Mac & PC classic that was BANNED AROUND THE WORLD is back and available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch!Carmageddon features real-world environments that have been turned into killing fields, where the locals stay out on the streets at their peril. As well as using your car as a weapon, every level is sprinkled generously with power-ups that have a vast variety of mad effects, adding a whole extra level of craziness to the proceedings. In every event you have the option to “play it your way”… Waste all your opponents, kill every pedestrian, or (perish the thought) complete all the laps. Oh and watch out – the cops in their super-tough armoured patrol vehicles are lurking, and if they catch you being bad they’ll be down on you like several tons of cold pork!FEATURES• 28 dangerously deranged Opponents• 11 wildly exhilarating Environments• Career Mode featuring 36 satisfyingly violent Levels• Race and Wreck opponents to unlock 30 playable cars!• Universal App• iCloud Support • 27 Cunning Stuntworthy Achievements• Leaderboards• Game Center integration• Multiple control methods: digital, analogue (mix ‘n’ match), tilt• Edit your control layout in game to your preferences• Comprehensive Action Replay System• Movie editing; Save your movies straight from the game to YouTube; Share links using iOS 6 • Retina display and iPhone 5 support • Environment maps and other special effects• Enhanced pre-lit environments• Buckets of gibs• Tons of laughsPlus the opportunity to make in app purchases to unlock ALL the cars (apart from the secret one) and ALL the races! Carmageddon requires iOS 5.1 or later.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR THE ORIGINAL GAMECarmageddon won the “Game of the Year” trophy in the 1997 PC Zone Reader awards. Carmageddon 1 & 2 were “Driving Game of the Year” 1997/1998.SELECTED REVIEWS OF THE ORIGINAL GAMEOriginally released for the PC in 1997, Carmageddon was an instant hit and the titles went on to sell over 2 million copies worldwide. Here’s what a sample of the gaming press thought at the time:“Carmageddon is visceral, violent, vehicular fun...” - GameSpot 8.8 out of 10 “Carmageddon, to get straight to the point, is one of the best computer games I've ever played… Carmageddon is God!” - Duncan McDonald 95% Classic Award PC Zone Magazine“Carmageddon is one of those games that only come along once in a blue moon. An essential purchase.” - Escape Magazine 6 out of 6“The gameplay is spot on and anyone with a dark enough sense of humour should give it a go.” - Computer Gaming World 4 out of 5 “So next time you gun down coppers on GTA VI, just remember, Carmageddon’s controversy was there first, and you have a lot to thank it for.” - RetroGardenABOUT STAINLESS GAMESStainless was founded in 1994 by Patrick Buckland, a veteran of the games industry going back to the Jurassic period of 1982, and Neil Barnden, who used to have hair like a mammoth. A team of 8 worked on the original Carmageddon at Stainless, and 5 are still with the company today, although a couple of them are now kept manacled in a small padded room in the cellar. Stainless Games now employs well over fifty mad, dedicated people of assorted gender, height and width. They can all be found dangling precariously from a small chalky rock just off the South Coast of England.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Kung Fu Chaos 542.

Kung Fu Chaos

Platform: Xbox
February 24, 2003
Kung Fu Chaos is an entertaining brawler game inspired by the 70s Kung Fu movie era. You fight as one of nine characters--three of which are unlockable--with looks, moves, and taunts based on kung-fu movie icons. Your quest for movie stardom places you on a dynamic movie set, and when the director yells "Action!" you fight against multiple enemies either by yourself or with three friends. Perform over-the-top, Hong-Kong-style combat--including leaps, and flying kicks--and you'll become a star in no time.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Noitu Love 2: Devolution 543.

Noitu Love 2: Devolution

Platform: PC
April 18, 2008
The year is 2288. The city is protected by an organization called "The Peacekeepers League" and everything is swell except for that it's under attack! By a robot army lead by professor Darnacus Damnation!! Or is it... ? 100 years after the events of Noitu Love 1 the new star of the Peacekeepers is Xoda Rap, and what she has to endure is a sudden resurrection of the Darn armies, but adding to that the city is locally turning to places of the past! What could be causing this? Using a mouse reticule as a quick-dash-to-enemies and mouse gestures for special moves, Xoda will take on anything that stands in her way in the name of peace! The game shares little in pacing and action to Noitu Love 1. It is more of a continuation on that universe, so expect much more mindless action. [Konjak]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Barnyard 544.

Barnyard

Platform: PlayStation 2
August 1, 2006
Welcome to the yard where the world of Nickelodeon's Barnyard movie will come to life. Players start off as the 'new cow on the block,' form alliances with fellow animals, taking on challenges and sporting competitions, protecting the farm from coyote invaders, and doing lots of goofing off on the side. Players will be able to explore a fully interactive, 3D world and prove that they have what it takes to be the biggest party animal of all. Interact with your favorite Barnyard characters from the movie as you form alliances, join teams, go on quests and play mini-games. Competitive and co-operative multi-player mini-game action for up to four players. Free-form gameplay through areas like Walnut Woods, Dankweed Pond and the Barnyard itself. Environment and gameplay change as nights and days of the week pass on the farm. [THQ]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.5
Godzilla: Save the Earth 545.

Godzilla: Save the Earth

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 2, 2004
In the single-player game, G-Force scientists have cracked Godzilla's genetic code from samples obtained during the Vortaak invasion. Scientists have refined the code to grow super-enriched "Godzilla-Matter" -- a virtually indestructible substance with the exact physical properties as Godzilla's radioactive back spikes. The Vortaak learn of the Godzilla Matter and strike Monster Island in an attempt to steal G-Cells and seize control of Earth's monsters. As Godzilla, the player awakens and fights to stop the UFOs from stealing G-Cells, and to free his fellow monsters from captivity. Throughout the game's missions, Vorticia sends waves of monsters, UFOs, mind-controlled military and earth-threatening devices at Godzilla, who must fight to defeat the enemies and find the hidden G-Cells before the UFOs can steal them. The epic battle for Earth will range across the globe in more than a dozen massive, destructible city environments, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Osaka and New York. Features a variety of online multiplayer options for up to four players where gamers can smash, bash and trash opposing monsters and cities in gargantuan online melees. Player will be able to go head-to-head, three- or four-player free-for-all, or team up for two-on-two combat. Godzilla will face off against more than 18 classic Toho movie monsters, each carefully designed to recreate the authentic film look and feel. Monsters include Godzilla 2000 and 90s, King Ghidorah, Gigan, Mothra, SpaceGodzilla, Biollante and many more. [Atari]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.5
Dome Keeper 546.

Dome Keeper

Platform: PC
September 27, 2022
Dome Romantik has grown to become Dome Keeper with beautiful updated pixel art, atmospheric music and sound and more of everything. Defend your dome from wave after wave of hostile attacks in this roguelike survival miner. Use the time between each attack to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources. Use them carefully on powerful upgrades to help you stay alive and make it to the next world.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood 547.

Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood

Platform: Xbox
October 6, 2005
You can play as Sergeant Joe Hartsock during the liberation of Normandy in Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood. This sequel to Brothers in Arms: The Road to Hill 30 includes new single- and multiplayer missions, as well as new competitive and cooperative multiplayer game modes. You can also employ new weapons and vehicles against the game's improved AI.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Blasphemous 2 548.

Blasphemous 2

Platform: Xbox Series X
August 24, 2023
The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One, with a story that continues from the free Wounds of Eventide DLC for the original game, where The Heart in the sky heralded the return of The Miracle and foretold the birth of a new miracle child. Awakened in a strange new land, and displaced from his final resting place, The Penitent One is thrust back into the endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection, with no other option than to explore this perilous new world and uncover its long-forgotten secrets. Hordes of grotesque enemies stand in your way, awaiting final judgement by the brutal hand of the Penitent One, with titanic twisted bosses also lurking in the darkness, waiting for their chance to return you to the grave from whence you came.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
The King of Fighters 2006 549.

The King of Fighters 2006

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 19, 2006
(Also known as "King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2") Enhanced 3D graphics and game play mechanics. The King of Fighters 2006 takes the fighting genre to a whole new level. Several new KOF characters, as well as returning favorites and hidden bonus characters. Classic SNK characters Kula Diamond and Billy Kane, for the first time in 3D. Beautiful background stages including NEOGEO Land. In-depth storyline featuring a different ending for each character. All-new mini-games. English and Japanese voice options. [SNK Playmore]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Garfield's Nightmare 550.

Garfield's Nightmare

Platform: DS
September 4, 2007
Garfield came up with the crazy idea to combine breakfast, lunch and dinner to have more time for his other activities. He crammed a couple of pizzas, some lasagnes and two bags of jelly donuts into one big sandwich. It seems this may have been a little too much… As he slowly falling asleep and his nightmare begins...Garfield suddenly wakes up in a haunted castle – this is not the real world but a strange dream world populated by the monsters of Garfield's sub-conscious. Although Garfield loves sleeping, this horrible dream has to end as soon as possible! Unfortunately Garfield smashed his little alarm clock in the real world and now his only chance at waking up soon depends on his ability to find the shattered pieces and put them back together. Help him to wake him up from this frightful nightmare! Garfield's nightmare is a traditional 3D platform-puzzle game and utilizes the DS hardware graphic capacity. Players will get a chance to live one of the lives of their favorite feline in an astonishing, mind-blowing environment filled with ghosts, spiders, glaciers and fireballs. Each level will lead Garfield to engage in a final battle that will transform his nightmare into a dream. Bosses will need to be terminated during these timeless fights, gradually enhancing the difficulty level. [The Game Factory]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Unreal Tournament 551.

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
Madballs in Babo: Invasion 552.

Madballs in Babo: Invasion

Platform: Xbox 360
July 15, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Combat revolved! In Madballs in … Babo: Invasion, campaign across distant worlds either solo or with four-player online co-op, taking no prisoners in your wake. Challenge your friends (and your enemies) to see who's the baddest ball on the planet in no-holds-barred 16-player multiplayer arenas with freaky characters or with your own Xbox 360 Avatar! Or really push your limits and try your hand at Invasion Mode where combatants create the very worlds where they wage war. Dozens of unique character classes, weapons, special abilities, worlds, unlocks, secrets, maps, and game modes give you limitless gameplay! [Microsoft]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Vampire Survivors 553.

Vampire Survivors

Platform: Switch
August 17, 2023
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:
88
User Score:
8.5
Taz Wanted 554.

Taz Wanted

Platform: PC
October 1, 2002
The ravenous, relentless, natural disaster of a hero, TAZ, is rip-roaring mad. Yosemite Sam locked him in a zoo and wants to turn Taz's homeland into a tacky theme park! Now as an escapee, Taz is on the run gobbling power-ups, using disguises and leaving a wacky wake of destruction across four hazard-filled worlds in an attempt to stop Sam. [Infogrames]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.5
Scooby-Doo! Unmasked 555.

Scooby-Doo! Unmasked

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 12, 2005
In this action adventure platform game, players assume the role of Scooby-Doo as he and the teenage sleuths of Mystery Inc. visit Fred's cousin Jed, a monster movie set designer. They find Jed has disappeared and his animatronics are out of control, sending mechanical monsters haywire and making Jed the prime suspect. Players must stop the creepy costumed characters, unmask the truth and prove Jed's innocence. Scooby is able to don Kung Fu, bat and archer costumes so that he can karate chop, glide and aim plungers at monsters. The game consists of three sprawling worlds that each feature multiple levels and mini games with numerous cut scenes and climactic boss battles. Players recognize will the voice of the original Batman television series' Adam West as Winslow Stanton, the game's main villain, as well as authentic Scooby-Doo! cartoon voice actors. In addition, effects from the original cartoon, such as canned laughter and classic catch phrases, have been incorporated into the game. [THQ]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
Over the Hedge 556.

Over the Hedge

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 9, 2006
When a housing development intrudes on their woodland habitat and an opossum is kidnapped by an evil exterminator, three wise-cracking rodents and one very neurotic reptile invade the 'burbs in a quest to rescue their friend. Battle the exterminator and his army of mind-controlled mammals, and save the forest (and your own hide) from the world’s peskiest critter-man. [Activision]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.5
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 557.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009

Platform: Wii
November 9, 2008
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Wii builds upon its inaugural offering by significantly expanding its match type options, giving players more ways to enjoy the platform's unique pick-up-and-play experience. The game also takes full combat sports entertainment to the next level by giving players more Superstar control with interactive entrances and victory scenes. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Wii also includes a wide variety of new weapons, the debut of online gameplay and much more. [THQ]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Dan The Man 558.

Dan The Man

Platform: iOS
October 5, 2016
Halfbrick studios, the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride go back to their N64 roots to bring you an action platformer like no other. Featuring a Mario like hero, weapons that go boom and action that hits you like a slug to the chest, Dan The Man is the genesis of a new style of mobile game. Play your way in Story Mode, Endless Survival Mode and Battle Mode to unlock costumes and upgrades and use arcade style controls to defeat super difficult bosses that will make you shake like jelly! Ever wish you could take your favourite arcade game on the bus, train, plane or to the beach? Well now you can! Download Dan The Man, the best retro arcade action game on mobile now. KEY FEATURES: - Bone-crunching boss fights. These robo monsters will hit you right in the gearbox! - Powerful weapons and upgradeable attacks. Bring the sonic boom! - Create custom characters or play as Dan, super girl Josie and Barry Steakfries (IAP) - Test your skills in Battle Mode. Pow! - Daily events with super rewards - Secret areas brimming with treasure - Pinpoint controls with support for gamepads. Just like playing Nintendo on your phone! Play the story. Save the day. Be Legendary!
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Serious Sam 559.

Serious Sam

Platform: Xbox
November 10, 2002
Monsters spawned from another dimension are trying to make The Milky Way their personal trash can. As attempts to defend the solar system fail, the fate of the Earth, and even the universe, rests with one man--Sam "Serious" Stone. Step into Sam's shoes while he hacks, blasts, and annihilates more than 100 creatures at a time as they attack simultaneously from the air, land, and water. With wild power-ups, such as invulnerability, invisibility, damage, and speed, there's nothing you can't handle.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Puzzle Quest 2 560.

Puzzle Quest 2

Platform: Xbox 360
June 30, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world, and with all new character classes: Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin. [Infinite Interactive]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Alien Hominid 561.

Alien Hominid

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 21, 2004
Alien Hominid is a fast-paced 2D side scroller where players must run, jump and shoot their way across the globe in persuit of the alien's coveted UFO. This version of Alien Hominid has been built specifically for consoles and it shows. The backgrounds ooze with parallax. Shrapnel scatters all over the screen. The explosions are the greatest hand-animated explosions to ever grace a television screen. Some of the bosses are so huge that we need to zoom out the camera to show them in their entirety (it's a cool feature, kinda like the scaling in Samurai Shodown). There are 16 hot levels, complete with mini-bosses and main-bosses. We've brought back all your old favorites and thrown in tons more. This game is overflowing with enemies, and they come armed to the teeth. Have no fear, the alien's arsenal has been taken up a notch! You now have seven power-up weapons, which also upgrade your grenades. A charge shot has been added so you can hold down your button and unleash a giant ball of destruction. You can dig into the ground for defensive measures, then reach up and pull your enemies under. Enemy riding and head biting is still intact, but you can now also flip over an enemy and carry him, or throw him in eight directions! Even two-player has been added, with the classic "press start to jump in at any time" mechanics! Twice the firepower! [Behemoth]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Pac-Man: Adventures in Time 562.

Pac-Man: Adventures in Time

Platform: PC
October 31, 2000
It's a journey through history as Pac-Man travels back in time to save his planet. Pac-Man's archenemies, the ghosts, have stolen his planet's magical power pellet, smashed it, and scattered the pieces from ancient Egypt to the Wild West. Now it's up to Pac-Man to get them back! [Hasbro Interactive]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Quake II - Enhanced Edition 563.

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
Battle Engine Aquila 564.

Battle Engine Aquila

Platform: PC
October 23, 2003
Pilot the Battle Engine Aquila ? the most advanced war machine ever created ? and protect your people from certain annihilation. Battle enemy forces on land or transform your mech into a super-sonic jet, and fight from the air. Combine awesome firepower and tactical sophistication with real time combat. 43 Advanced heart-stopping missions ? do you have what it takes to take on the white knuckle "Evo Missions?" 10 Powerful Weapons: Blow your enemies away with rail guns, flux missiles, spread bombs and more. 12 varied and detailed battle grounds for combat and exploration. Battle with or against a friend in 3 intense multiplayer modes ? Skirmish, Versus and Cooperative. [Encore Software]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
Hover: Revolt Of Gamers 565.

Hover: Revolt Of Gamers

Platform: PC
April 6, 2015
A single-player & multiplayer arcade free run / parkour game set in a futuristic alien city. The city is under pressure because of the Great Manager who decided to ban video games and condemn all people enjoying themselves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Nuclear Throne 566.

Nuclear Throne

Platform: Switch
March 20, 2019
The idea behind Vlambeer's Nuclear Throne is simple: it's a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and weird mutants and terrifying monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. All you need to do is take control of one of those mutants and shoot the things trying to kill you. Use simple weaponry like quintuple-barreled bazookas, super plasma cannons or exquisite cursed laser miniguns. Or the game might just hand you a screwdriver. Deal with it. Mutate some new limbs and abilities as you go, and become the ultimate Throne hunter. Find secret vaults with game-changing crowns, discover rare overpowered weaponry, or compete in the worldwide Daily and Weekly challenges. All these things and more you could do if only you were good at this game. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
Aeon Drive 567.

Aeon Drive

Platform: PC
September 30, 2021
Aeon Drive is a speedrun action platformer set in Cyberpunk Barcelona. Jackelyne, with her sword, teleportation dagger and unique skill to control time has to retrieve faulty pieces of dimension-bending machinery in order to preserve the space-time of the universe.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Star of Providence 568.

Star of Providence

Platform: PC
June 7, 2017
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Streets of Rage 4: Mr. X Nightmare 569.

Streets of Rage 4: Mr. X Nightmare

Platform: Switch
July 15, 2021
The fight continues in Wood Oak City. After the events of Streets of Rage 4, our heroes wanted to prepare themselves for future threats. Axel, Blaze and their mates will start a very special deranged training with the help of Dr. Zan, who built an AI program from the remnants of Mister X’s brain that simulates every kind of danger they could be facing. With this new DLC, get ready for: • 3 new playable characters • A new Survival mode with weekly challenges • Character customization: build your own fighting style with new moves • New weapons and enemies!
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
Shantae and the Seven Sirens 570.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Platform: Xbox One
May 28, 2020
New locations, abilities, and friends await in Shantae's biggest adventure yet! Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero to a tropical island where Shantae and her friends encounter other Half-Genie allies, but they soon learn there's trouble in paradise. As Shantae gets caught up in the island's sinister secrets, she'll use all-new dance abilities and instant-transformation Fusion Magic to explore the nonlinear, interconnected world where she'll visit multiple towns, overcome treacherous labyrinths, and battle dastardly bosses. The game also features a new collectible card system that grants players the freedom to augment Shantae's powers to suit their own style of play. Key Features: * Explore an interconnected world using new Fusion Magic creature transformations, including a newt and other aquatic forms! * 4K-resolution hand-painted visuals (on 4K devices only)! * All-new characters and returning favorites like Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, and the nefarious Risky Boots! * Collect and power up with monster cards! * Enjoy minigames, acquire magic and items, and uncover secrets! * Gorgeously animated TV-style cutscenes!
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Rogue Trooper 571.

Rogue Trooper

Platform: Xbox
May 23, 2006
On the war-torn, poisoned atmosphere of Nu Earth, Rogue Trooper is a genetic infantryman, one of an elite squad of biologically-engineered clone troops, created to overcome the planet's hostile atmosphere, unhindered in their fight against the enemy, the Nort Republic. After witnessing the betrayal and annihilation of his squad at the Quartz Zone Massacre, Rogue has gone AWOL, determined to hunt down the traitor who sent his brothers-in-arms to their deaths. Armed with the latest experimental weapons, Rogue's arsenal offers him a critical advantage over his opponents; encoded bio-chips containing the digitised personalities of his fallen comrades are stored in his gun, helmet and backpack, each offering their unique expertise and assistance, allowing Rogue to strategically outwit a sophisticated enemy. The game is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
One Piece: Grand Adventure 572.

One Piece: Grand Adventure

Platform: GameCube
August 29, 2006
One Piece, the popular comic and anime series featured in Shonen Jump, 4KidsTV and Cartoon Network, comes back to the console world with One Piece: Grand Adventure for the GameCube and PlayStation 2. The series features Monkey D. Luffy as an aspiring pirate searching for One Piece, the legendary treasure of King of the Pirates, Gold Roger. One Piece: Grand Adventure brings back the fun and excitement of the free-moving Vs. Battle action from past One Piece games with exciting new twists. The game also has been completely revamped with the inclusion of an engrossing Adventure Mode, sending players on mini-game filled quests for extended replayability. With the latest main and support characters, new moves and stages, this is the ultimate One Piece game!
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Roboquest 573.

Roboquest

Platform: PC
November 7, 2023
Roboquest is a fast-paced FPS Roguelite, playable in solo or 2-player co-op. Jump into the steel shoes of a high-powered, hyper-mobile robot and fight like you've never fought before. Run through randomly generated environments on an unrecognizable Earth. Scorched canyons and vivid cities packed with secrets, upgrades, and enemies. Destroy every laser-shooting evil bot and boss that stands in your way, choosing from an arsenal of handcrafted weapons to do so. Gather powerful technology to help you push forward. Upgrades, abilities and customization for your character and basecamp. They'll stick with you after each defeat, to make the next run a little easier.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Little Orpheus 574.

Little Orpheus

Platform: iOS  (Apple Arcade)
June 12, 2020
The year is 1962 and NASA are trying to put a man on the moon. In a remote corner of Siberia, a Soviet cosmonaut is heading in the other direction. Comrade Ivan Ivanovich is dropped into an extinct volcano in his exploration capsule, Little Orpheus, to explore the center of the earth. He promptly vanishes. Three years later he emerges claiming to have saved the world. He has also lost the atomic bomb powering the Little Orpheus. He is taken to a top secret bunker deep below the Ural mountains to be debriefed by the fearsome General Yurkovoi, a man so frightening even Stalin won’t buy him a drink. The General rolls up his sleeves, fixes Ivan with a steely glare and say “So... where have you been comrade? And where is my bomb?” And Ivan looks him right back in the eye and says “Well General, you might not believe what happened to me, but I’ll do my best. Because it happened like this...” Join our bold yet hapless hero as he explores lost civilizations, undersea kingdoms, prehistoric jungles and lands beyond imagination. Gasp as he battles the subhuman tribe of the Menkv and escapes the clutches of dreadful monsters! Cheer as he triumphs over impossible odds and brings socialism to the subterranean worlds! Little Orpheus is a technicolor side-scrolling adventure game inspired by classic movies like Flash Gordon, Sinbad and The Land that Time Forgot. Delivered in eight bite-size, commute-friendly episodes, Little Orpheus is simple enough for casual players but rich enough for seasoned adventure fans. If you’re a fan of old school family blockbusters, want a rollercoaster story that’ll take you to the Earth’s core and beyond, or are just in some need of ideologically correct entertainment, join the most unlikely hero to hit Apple Arcade on an adventure beyond belief. With stunning visuals, brilliant acting and a world-class score, Little Orpheus is a pocket-epic you’ll never forget. Comrades, to the center!
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 575.

Kao the Kangaroo Round 2

Platform: GameCube
March 29, 2006
Kao the kangaroo is on the run - he has to stop the evil hunter Barnaba, who has captured most of his friends. Starting deep in the forests of the beavers, your journey will bring you to fascinating locations like the thunder mountain, the sea land and even the lost treasure island. Lots of adventures are waiting - use a snowboard to cross the frozen "gap of no return", win a breath-taking speed boat race and fly on the back of your pelican friend across the sea until you reach the legendary treasure island and the hideout of Barnaba.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.5
Wilmot's Warehouse 576.

Wilmot's Warehouse

Platform: Switch
August 29, 2019
Wilmot's Warehouse is a puzzle game about keeping a warehouse running in tip-top shape. You play as Wilmot, a hard working warehouse employee tasked with pushing, sorting and stacking a variety of products. Over time more and more truckloads of these products will arrive, gradually filling up the warehouse. How you arrange them all is entirely up to you - organize by color, type, the Dewey Decimal System, or some wild format that only you understand - it’s all good! Just remember where you put everything, because when the service hatch opens, you'll need to find the things people want quickly, in order to earn the coveted Performance Stars required for all manner of labor-saving upgrades.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue 577.

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue

Platform: Xbox
October 12, 2004
The tiger returns to take back the Outback in Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2. The evil Boss Cass has broken out of Currawong Jail and has hatched a plan to take over the world with an army of Uber Reptiles. Now it's up to Ty, the boomerang-wielding hero, and his newly formed team of Burramudgee Bush Rescue mates to stop him. As Ty, you can explore an expansive open environment on foot or in a vehicle. You'll also have access to more boomerangs and mech units, each with special powers and abilities.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Godzilla: Save the Earth 578.

Godzilla: Save the Earth

Platform: Xbox
November 16, 2004
The planet is under siege and it's up you to protect it. You must roam the earth, battling giant monsters, an alien invasion, and ongoing military attacks. This sequel to Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee lets you rampage through the city as Godzilla, SpaceGodzilla, Mothra, Jet Jaguar, and one of 15 other monsters. This time, you can take your rage online in four-player melees. In Save the Earth, the fate of Tokyo, San Francisco, New York, and other locations is in your hands.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.5
Red Game Without A Great Name 579.

Red Game Without A Great Name

Platform: PC
December 9, 2015
A challenging 2D arcade game where you play as a mechanical bird traversing a hostile Steampunk world. Prepare to die a lot on barbed wire, spikes, and sawblades. Your only means of survival is your ability to teleport.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.5
ElecHead 580.

ElecHead

Platform: PC
October 14, 2021
In a world enshrouded by darkness, deep inside a factory, the light of hope still shines. ElecHead has you play as Elec, a small robot on a mission to bring light back to the world. When Elec touches walls, floors, platforms, switches, and more, he makes electricity run through them, activating them. He can also detach and throw his head to trigger things remotely, but be careful: if he doesn't get his head back within ten seconds, he will shut down. Elec will have to use his head, literally and figuratively, to find a way out of the trap-ridden factory.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
GEON: emotions 581.

GEON: emotions

Platform: Xbox 360
September 19, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Love it? Hate it? Does it make you angry? Does it calm you down? Feel the energy of powerful emotions as you compete amongst your opponents to master the unique sport of Geon: Emotions. What's your strategy going to be? Will you choose to spread fear among the other players, or unleash a wave of bliss over them with the aim of subverting their cause? Play to your emotional strengths. Allow your dark side to dominate, or win through speed, courage, and style. You can be the master of Geon, but you must learn to use your emotions to your advantage. Geon: Emotions is something different, a fast-paced abstract sports game that lets you explore your emotions as you compete against opponents. The razor sharp visuals are accompanied by a pulse-pounding soundtrack. Perfect your skills in a head-to-head duel or try the time attack to win medals and unlock mini-games. Then, go multiplayer on Xbox LIVE with up to four players and let it all hang out on the emotional battlefield. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.5
Space Invaders Infinity Gene 582.

Space Invaders Infinity Gene

Platform: Xbox 360
September 15, 2010
The game starts off looking like the classic Space Invaders, but as you play through the game, it evolves. Unlock new stages, new power ups, and new features. In addition to Normal Mode, Challenge Mode pits you against 99 randomly-created stages. And Music Mode generates custom stages based on music stored on your console. The Invaders are back, and they're watching you. The more you play, the more the game evolves!
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad 583.

Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad

Platform: GameCube
January 6, 2004
At the height of the 1991 Gulf War, 300 klicks into the heart of Iraq, you must command your squad of Special Forces operatives to strike at Iraq's evil dictator and his fascist regime. Armed with an authentic arsenal of high-tech weapons and vehicles, your squad will face impossible odds in this battle against tyranny. Only strategy and skill will ensure your survival through frantic firefights, gut-wrenching vehicular combat, and gripping stealth operations. "The Mother of All Battles" is coming to your console in Conflict: Desert Storm II--Back to Baghdad.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri 584.

Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2006
Welcome to the Tokobot Revolution! Control a whole team of Tokobots to help you on your quest. Master the Karakuri combination and send them into OVERDRIVE, turning your Tokobots into the ultimate weapons ilke the Samurai Hover, Mega Hammer, or SuperTank. 10 new stages specially designed and created for the PS2 with a Treasure Hunting mini-game that allows for the purchase of Tokobot and Bolt power upgrades. New characters, such as an "Instructor," and a rival character among others, creating a more dramatic and entertaining extension to the original Tokobot adventure. Over 30 different types of enemies with 16 boss enemies creating havoc in the ruins. (10 from the original PSP system version and 6 exclusive to the PS2.) Time Attack Mode: Unlock the Time Attach mode and replay your favorite stages while discovering rare treasures only found while in this mode. [Tecmo]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
The Pinball Arcade 585.

The Pinball Arcade

Platform: iOS
February 9, 2012
Real pinball for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! FarSight Studios, makers of the best pinball games on the PS3, Xbox 360, PSP, 3DS, and Wii, introduces the Pinball Arcade! You can now play exact recreations of the all-time greatest pinball tables from Williams®, Bally®, Stern Pinball®, and Gottlieb® together in one game. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail. Tales of the Arabian Nights® is unlocked for unlimited play. Ripley's Believe It or Not®, Theatre of Magic®, and Black Hole™ are available from within the game. Each month, regular updates will add classics like Monster Bash®, Medieval Madness®, Creature from the Black Lagoon®, Funhouse®, Attack from Mars®, Black Knight®, Space Shuttle®, Pin•Bot®, Circus Voltaire®, Big Shot®, (and many others for years to come!) along with online tournaments and additional modes to challenge yourself and compete against your friends. Our goal is for the Pinball Arcade to become the most realistic and comprehensive pinball game ever created. Please support us in our efforts to preserve these tables and join the indelible part of Americana that is pinball!
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Shoulders of Giants 586.

Shoulders of Giants

Platform: Xbox Series X
January 26, 2023
Simultaneously control a sword-wielding robot and a gunslinging space frog in Shoulders of Giants, an explosively colourful sci-fi roguelike designed to put your teamwork to the test. The forces of Entropy are spreading chaos through the stars, corrupting living planets and urging on the heat death of the universe. Led by the psychic Owl, one scrappy team of space survivors are fighting to restore the balance. A mysterious mech! A sharpshooting amphibian! Together they must cut through waves of enemies and restore light and life to the galaxy!
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
The Silent Age: Episode Two 587.

The Silent Age: Episode Two

Platform: iOS
October 9, 2014
Now includes Episode Two, the final chapter in this award winning adventure.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Major Mayhem 588.

Major Mayhem

Platform: iOS
October 21, 2011
Universal app! Meet the newest recruit in the Adult Swim Games army: Major Mayhem. He's got an itchy trigger finger, some scratchy stubble, and a fondness for shooting dudes in the face. Run and gun your way through gorgeous 3D environments as you embark on a mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil. Guns, grenades and an assortment of other tools of destruction are at your disposal, and you'll need every last one of 'em. So what are you waiting for, Major Mayhem? The future of the Free World -- and your love life -- hangs in the balance.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Super Magbot 589.

Super Magbot

Platform: Switch
June 22, 2021
Astral Pixel’s magnetic platformer.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Shovel Knight Dig 590.

Shovel Knight Dig

Platform: iOS  (Apple Arcade)
September 23, 2022
When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight's peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunnelling after them! Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Pac-Man World: Re-PAC 591.

Pac-Man World: Re-PAC

Platform: Xbox Series X
August 26, 2022
Feed Your Appetite for Adventure. In Pac-Man World Re-Pac, Pac-Man arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped Pac-Man’s family & friends and ruined his party. Pac-Man must set out to adventure through the six areas of Ghost Island to rescue his family and friends, and face-off against the Ghosts’ boss, Toc-Man. With polished graphics, enhanced gameplay, and updated features – Pac-Man World Re-Pac is action/platforming fun for both experienced Pac-fans and new Pac-thusiasts the world over.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Tak: The Great Juju Challenge 592.

Tak: The Great Juju Challenge

Platform: Xbox
September 19, 2005
The third chapter in THQ's Tak series lets the player reprise the role of Tak, a shaman who uses magic to defeat enemies. Tak: The Great Juju Challenge features a new cooperative mode in which two players can solve puzzles together.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Filament 593.

Filament

Platform: Switch
October 8, 2020
Board The Alabaster, one of The Filament Corporation's flagship research vessels, and try to wrestle control back from a mysterious complication which left the ship locked down and the crew missing. With only the help of Juniper, the ships stricken pilot, face fiendishly difficult puzzles that will push you to the limit in a bid to uncover what happened to the crew and why they disappeared. A single-player game with complex, yet ultra-addictive puzzles, challenge yourself to board the Alabaster, then challenge yourself to leave.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Patch Quest 594.

Patch Quest

Platform: PC
March 2, 2023
The ONLY Roguelike-Metroidvania fusion where you can mount and ride EVERY monster in the game! Get ready to Leap, Glide, Tunnel, Bite, Slither, Websling and Explode your way through a shuffling patchwork maze. Survival depends on bending the forces of nature to your own ends! Supports 2P Local coop.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Tin Hearts 595.

Tin Hearts

Platform: PC
May 16, 2023
Guide squads of tin soldiers to safety through this magical toy filled world. A beautiful VR puzzle game with a heartfelt story. Are you guiding the soldiers or are they guiding you?
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Tom Clancy's HAWX 2 596.

Tom Clancy's HAWX 2

Platform: Wii
November 9, 2010
Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 plunges fans into an explosive environment where they can become elite aerial soldiers in control of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft. The game will appeal to a wide array of gamers as players will have the chance to control exceptional pilots trained to use cutting edge technology in amazing aerial warfare missions.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.5
Far Cry 3 597.

Far Cry 3

Platform: PC
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:
88
User Score:
8.4
Left 4 Dead 2 598.

Left 4 Dead 2

Platform: PC
November 16, 2009
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Play as one of four new survivors armed with a wide and devastating array of classic and upgraded weapons. In addition to firearms, you'll also get a chance to take out some aggression on infected with a variety of carnage-creating melee weapons, from chainsaws to axes and even the deadly frying pan. You'll be putting these weapons to the test against (or playing as in Versus) three horrific and formidable new Special Infected. You’ll also encounter five new "uncommon" common infected, including the terrifying Mudmen. Helping to take L4D's frantic, action-packed gameplay to the next level is AI Director 2.0. This improved Director has the ability to procedurally change the weather you’ll fight through and the pathways you'll take, in addition to tailoring the enemy population, effects, and sounds to match your performance. L4D2 promises a satisfying and uniquely challenging experience every time the game is played, custom-fitted to your style of play. [Valve]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.4
Halo: Reach 599.

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
Gears of War 600.

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360
November 7, 2006
Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror and thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. Lead war hero Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they face the onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. A revolutionary tactical combat system and breathtaking, high-definition visuals from the Unreal Engine 3 immerse you in a horrifying story of war and survival. A.I. teammates are indiscernable from human players. Voice recognition and real-time lip synching heighten the experience. The battlefield is a lethal place. To survive, suppress your enemy with blindfire, take cover in interactive environments, or use weapons and teammates to outwit your foes. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
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