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For 3,821 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 49% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Fallout 4: Far Harbor
Lowest review score: 1 Dungeon Keeper
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,195 out of 3821
  2. Mixed: 1,355 out of 3821
  3. Negative: 271 out of 3821
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
    A proper sequel to the anime civil war drama. More playable characters, new options within the turn based battles and a flexible skill system offer more variety for mobile strategists.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    God Eater 3
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Yoshi's Crafted World
    Even with some unnecessary lengths within the collectables Nintendo and Good-Feel delivered again. Yoshi’s Crafted World is a thoroughly entertaining old-school platformer with puzzle elements.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Lost Chronicles of Zerzura
    So far I haven't seen an adventure where the puzzles were so plausible and seamlessly integrated into the main plot. Unfortunately character design and direction in general are far less perfect.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Terraria
    A lot of games tried to copy Minecraft – or at least participate from its' success. But this two-dimensional take on the well known formula is the only game that is able to step out of the shadow of the indie phenomenon that inspired it. It leads you into a unique world full of creative magic.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
    Of course I would like to talk about a sequel. But nonetheless six years after the original again I had a lot of fun with War and his improved visuals within the timeless comic design. Unfortunately some mechanical flaws remain untouched.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Darkness II
    The constant change between fiction and reality, the Darkness' dirty illusions and Jackie's inevitable descent into madness make this shooter very special. But you have to ignore the AI problems and the barely average action mechanics for which Digital Extremes is well known.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Banished
    With resource management at its core this medieval village-builder is a sure alternative to the likes of Sim City.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
    Even though EA passed (again) on the chance to make this franchise a serious contender for Team Fortress 2 by making the player too dependent on luck when it comes to getting new content out of the in-game sticker packs this is crazy good action with a lot of humor.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Birds of Steel
    You can play Birds of Steel as a simple arcade shooter. But it rises up to all its glory as a simulation – especially if you have a decent amount of flight hardware. The physics system is convincing, the mode selection will keep you busy for months – especially online. But aside from the detailed planes the presentation is rather average and bugs within the AI system stall the fun a little.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 7
    The driving physics still are a dream and there is plenty of content, while the visuals are top notch. But the inclusion of price boxes, the weak AI and the missing penalty system for road rowdies are unforgivable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Unspoken
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    SUPERBEAT: XONiC
    Over 60 songs over a wide area of genres, a challenging control scheme and a steep learning curve make this an interesting alternative to Hatsune Miku or Voez.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's The Division 2: Warlords of New York
    Conceptually this is a very good expansion, which unfortunately can’t live up to its potential in its current form.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Disgaea PC
    Yes, this is one of the quirkiest tactic RPGs out there. And in terms of content it is outshined by its predecessors. But even after 12 years Disgaea packs a punch and keeps you busy for hours, days and weeks.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Insurgency: Sandstorm
    A tense as well as challenging online shooter that manages to strike a balance between simulation and fast paced action.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Guild of Dungeoneering
    A refreshingly simple, yet fitting art design and a great mixture of components make this a turn based dungeon crawler like no other. Unfortunately your success depends a little too much on luck and it shows a tendency for grind.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Gears Tactics
    Gears Tactics offers aggressive and fast-paced turn-based tactics. It works well on console and is enriched with another companion as well as more enemy types.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Journey Down: Chapter One
    If you got a weak spot for goofy slapstick comedy, you are in for a treat! A smooth interface complements the old-school approach, although puzzles should have been more of a challenge.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Halo 5: Guardians
    While the campaign is rather bland in comparison to older Halos, the multiplayer shines brighter than ever and promises more fun than ever before – if you can live with the microtransactions.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Victor Vran: Overkill Edition
    While the Switch version of Victor Vran maintains to keep the basic fascination of the action-adventure/-roleplaying hybrid, the technical conversion leaves quite a few things to be desired.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Rainbow Moon
    New hardware, same old game. But that is not necessarily bad. Story and characters could be more elaborate, but classic turn based tactics drawn in appealing visuals is still as good as it always was.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Incredipede
    The simple ideas sometimes are the best ones. The team headed by Colin and Sarah Northway presents a simple but astonishingly clever puzzle mix.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
    This was and still is a very special and charming J-RPG. It might not be as pretty as we remembered, while some of its problems got worse over time. But this still is a captivating gem straight out of Japan’s colorful roleplaying history.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Terraria
    A lot of games tried to copy Minecraft – or at least participate from its' success. But this two-dimensional take on the well known formula is the only game that is able to step out of the shadow of the indie phenomenon that inspired it. It leads you into a unique world full of creative magic and translates well onto consoles thanks to the very good pad controls.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Football Manager Touch 2018
    With its focus on the core elements this is not only a streamlined version of the option-overkill in the full-grown PC version. It serves as a reminder of how simple, yet entertaining the series began.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Trials of Mana
    It feels occasionally outdated, but overall this is a surprisingly entertaining 3D remake of the SNES rpg classic Seiken Densetsu 3.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Star Hunter DX
    Smart and very challenging bullet hell action, taking well known elements and putting them in a new light or turning them upside down altogether. Nice.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Obliteracers
    Small but very entertaining funracer for up to 16 players that could prove to be a worthy party alternative to the likes of Bomberman.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    HighFleet
    Equally unique and fascinating military fantasy with varied content. But you have to have the patience to get to grips with all that HighFleet has to offer.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur V
    Soul Calibur 5 won't offer many surprises. Obiviously Project Soul doesn't want to tackle a modern "Weapon Master" mode, the campaign is shallow as always (and cast with a bunch of unlikable characters). But the fighting system is still one of the best around, the presentation is excellent and the controls spot on.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
    The second part of Nihon Falcoms rpg saga gains momentum as a revamped civil war drama centered on the elite students of the Thor military academy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    X-Morph: Defense
    Well executed mixture of tower defense and twinstick-action with challenging missions and chaotic destruction.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria
    Mists of Pandaria is an extensive expansion going further than just adding raids and dungeons. The mechanical simplifications and the ridiculous amount of standard quests are annoying though.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA 2K17
    If you haven’t played any of the last NBA 2Ks this is the one to pick up. But even with all little improvements in almost every area it still doesn’t feel too different from last year – or the year before.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Sky: Children of the Light
    A beautiful game full of grace and spirit – a worthy successor to Journey. But micro-transactions, technical issues and parts of the game structure thwart the experience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Shenmue III
    Exactly what franchise fans were hoping for: a thoughtful experience with a lot of adventure, some action and amazing attention to detail. A bit old-fashioned at times, but beautiful throughout.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Bayonetta 3
    Insanely over-the-top action spectacle that plays in the usual first-class manner, but lags behind its predecessors in detail.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    LUNA The Shadow Dust
    Great art design and well constructed puzzles. The controls on Switch are not ideal, though.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
    The final chapter of this civil war drama is old-fashioned in terms of presentation, but nonetheless delivers a deep story and faceted turn based tactics as well as character development.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Polybius
    Incredibly fast arcade action with a flashy retro design that works surprisingly well in VR.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Obliteracers
    As a party game, this is a sure hit: If you like to challenge your friend in couch-competitive play this is a thoroughly entertaining alternative to Bomberman and the like.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Shovel Knight
    The pixelated retro knight shows off imaginative enemies and excellent level design. Inert controls and some exceptionally finicky bosses are common as well, though.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny
    The change from 2D to 3D leads to frustration sometimes, but the sheer amount of content and the connected gaming systems make every fan of turn based strategy dance cheer with joy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Pathfinder: Kingmaker
    Pathfinder has some flaws, but nonetheless delivers a tremendous amount of entertainment for fans of pen & paper fantasy.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    TxK
    What a rush! The assault on your retinas has to be seen to be believed. If you liked Tempest, you certainly don’t want to miss this.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Katana ZERO
    Intense and challenging arcade-action embedded in a great story.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Pawarumi
    Rather short, but captivating shoot-em-up with a clever color-coordinated scoring system.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Shovel Knight
    It is a labor of love and homage to classics of the 8-bit-era, where the badass difficulty level of Mega Man is combined with the mystical design of Gargoyles Quest and a catchy chiptune soundtrack.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Subnautica
    Once you get used to the problems like the arduous generation of drinking water, the story start getting you in its grips while you literally dive deeper and deeper into the mystery.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
    Not really a sequel but rather an enhanced version of last year’s strategy with a few new options and a hefty price-tag.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
    Ys 9 builds on the strengths of its predecessors, but doesn’t enhance it with modern visuals.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A Bird Story
    A beautiful short story about friendship, that serves as a link between To the Moon and its successor.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NHL 16
    This is a grand simulation of ice hockey. But it while it shows off a few improvements the big significant changes are still missing.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 1 - Zer0 Sum
    Well written spin-off of the loot shooter series that focuses on characters and story while delivering humor and charm. Nice job, Telltale.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Trover Saves the Universe
    Trover is totally wacky - which makes this such an entertaining VR experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Fuser
    Harmonix brings you a cool and surprisingly complex DJ simulation with more creative freedom than you can handle as well as neat online functions.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    SOMA
    Soma is a prime example for Frictional Games strengths’ in terms of world conception, direction and storytelling. Get ready to be drawn in a disturbing world of machine beings.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
    Even after the second finale questions are left open – questions that might not be answered after Hideo Kojima had to leave the franchise behind. But he also leaves an impressive piece of work as his legacy. It is not without flaws and the mission design relies a little too much on recycling. But the freedom you enjoy while on your missions is exemplary.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tunic
    If you love 2D Zeldas or Death's Door, you have to grab it: Tunic is an imaginative action-adventure with clever ideas, a picturesque game world and really poisonous bosses.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Stella Glow
    Yes, Stella Glow gives you nothing but old-fashioned tactics roleplaying. But it also is challenging, while adding a motivating character development.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Shift Quantum
    This puzzle franchise didn’t lose much of its appeal over the last ten years and still delivers mostly challenging brain teasers.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Crusader Kings III
    This is a complex Game of Patience: The global strategy slows the pace pleasently down, leading to royal roleplaying. This is downright good entertainment, even with the wars being a tad too static and some wishes unfulfilled.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
    If this is indeed the last chapter of CyberConnects beat-em-up saga, it is a worthy farewell. You can’t expect anything new or revolutionary but you’ll get a content rich brawler with a distinctive anime-design.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Skullgirls
    If you feel comfortable with beat em ups from Capcom or SNK then you will enjoy Skullgirls with its tremendously high difficulty level and beautiful visuals.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
    Good game design never rusts! Project Zero 4 is a successful survival horror game with a spooky setting and a fun combat system. There are deductions for the partly old-fashioned controls and the story, which cannot keep its suspense to the end.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Race the Sun
    Race The Sun is pure adrenaline. Unfortunately the challenges are rather short.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Silence: The Whispered World 2
    A very entertaining and charming fantasy adventure with nicely constructed puzzles. It lacks the punch of the predecessor, though.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Overwatch
    A really good and extensive free-to-play sequel to the legendary hero shooter, which loses some of its character, but has been carefully renewed and fortunately not become too greedy.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
    Like a few years back it still is tremendous and unadulterated fun to dive into this open world that doesn’t even try to pretend to be anything but a playground of destruction.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Headlander
    Headlander is a uniquely funny, sometimes weird and visually very distinctive action-adventure.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    ViSP
    Yes, it is quite minimalistic. And it could use more content. But nonetheless this a gripping little gem that is perfectly suited for Roomscale VR.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Surge
    Although the core mechanics are deeply rooted in the same soil that grew From Sofftwares Souls franchise, the visceral fighting mechanics with their specific target zones are kinda unique and makes you feel like you are playing a mixture of Transformers and Mortal Kombat. Unfortunately the world and quest design are rather generic.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Guilty Gear -Strive-
    Strive is a mechanically sophisticated 2D fighting game with sensational presentation and beautiful visuals - and one very costly problem with time-consuming server communication.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Horizon Call of the Mountain
    The arena battles get monotonous after a while, but the thrilling climbs through the best VR settings yet make Horizon Call of the Mountain a must-have for PSVR2.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Serious Sam Double D XXL
    The 2D-action is crazy, there are lots of secrets to be discovered and Sam's humour is back to its old glory.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Apex Legends
    Respawn gives you the most polished Battle Royale experience yet, even though for now it lacks variety in the long run.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Wargroove
    Charming turn based tactics mixing Advance Wars with Fire Emblem, offering a great campaign and exemplary multiplayer comfort including crossplay.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Wargroove
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Headlander
    Headlander is a uniquely funny, sometimes weird and visually very distinctive action-adventure.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective
    Ghost Trick is a clever adventure where you travel into the past of deceased to solve intelligent puzzles in order to investigate your own death – very entertaining.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
    While it profits from a few small improvements that make the action on the pitch that much more intriguing, the standstill in terms of mode selection and presentation are a concern.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Frozen Cortex
    It doesn’t reach the elegant brilliance of its spiritual successor. Options in attack and defense are limited, presentation sometimes is confusing. But the poker for the right tactics keeps the momentum going and delivers intense matches.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
    The finale of the civil war drama might have an outdated presentation, but relies on a deep story as well as faceted turn based tactics as well as character development.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Audica
    A stylish combo of shooter and rhythm game, that will challenge as well as mesmerize you after you familiarized yourself with the concept.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    V Rising
    From Early Access to the 1.0 release: V Rising is now a promising survival game with vampire elements. If you're more interested in building than in blood, you'll know which game to capture in your cart.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Formula Retro Racing
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Hitman: Absolution
    It's the multiple approaches to a problem and numerous ways to reach your target that define this experience. This fifth Hitman is the antihero's best adventure yet.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition
    The biggest problem of the Infinity franchise is the terribly low difficulty level, but thanks to the tremendous atmosphere the Star Wars playsets deliver solid entertainment for kids and adults alike. The big star (as usual) is the Toybox anyway.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
    With its weak main characters the class and storytelling depth of Dishonored 2 is out of reach for Death of the Outsider. Having said that, you definitely can look forward to a suspenseful and stealthy return to Karnaca.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Formula Retro Racing
    As if Sega made a sequel to Virtua Racing: Formula Retro Racing has a few minor problems, but overall offers a lot of racing fun nonetheless.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A Normal Lost Phone
    In a surprisingly emotional way A Normal Lost Phone not only is a coming-of-age tale. It manages to be informative without being obnoxious, to be authentic while being playful. A wonderfully different storytelling experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    FIFA 18
    A good soccer experience with loads of spectacular dribblings, speed and a lot of action in the box. But compared to the last years it feels more arcadey.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Yooka-Laylee
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Obduction
    On one hand Obduction follows the adventure traditions of Myst, while on the other it adds modern storytelling layers that remind you of games like Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture – just don’t expect a puzzle density like in The Witness.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Gunpoint
    Sneaking, hacking and puzzles: Gunpoint is rather short but very entertaining with its wild and unique mix of funny dialogue, challenging jump sequences and stealth elements.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Descenders
    A decent bike alternative to Steep or SSX with randomly generated levels and challenges.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares II
    A felicitous sequel with a dark atmosphere, great puzzles and dramatic encounters. Trial & error can become quite frustrating here and there, though.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War
    In terms of content and mechanics this is better in almost every aspect than Shadow of Mordor, heavily relying on the vastly improved Nemesis system to carry the burden, while the story is decent enough to keep you motivated for most of the time. Unfortunately the fourth act falls short with its omission of story elements and the temptation of micro-transactions lurking - which, by the way, bothers me mostly because of the break in the immersion. Orks from loot chests? Really?
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