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For 378 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 27% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Blue Prince
Lowest review score: 30 Rocco's Island: Ring to End the Pain
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 221 out of 378
  2. Mixed: 148 out of 378
  3. Negative: 9 out of 378
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Paper Trail
    There’s plenty of art and craft folded into Paper Trail’s perspective-shifting gameplay. Those seeking narrative or a world to explore may find the thin story and linear level-by-level progression a bit underwhelming, but there’s more than enough satisfaction to be found in manipulating the vivid, whimsical environments and solving the intricate mazes that anyone who loves a well-tuned puzzle will likely find it a page-turner.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SEASON: A letter to the future
    SEASON is a beautiful and thoughtful art piece of a game whose only challenge may stem from being overly ponderous at times, but it shines with its gorgeous landscapes, interesting characters, and imaginative worldbuilding and will reward those who come into it ready for some creative introspection.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slender Threads
    The nightmarish journey in Slender Threads isn’t for the faint of heart, but those with a morbid sense of humor will love the fun of unraveling the delightfully quirky goings-on in the strange town of Villa Ventana.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    REANIMAL
    Tarsier’s REANIMAL isn’t just Little Nightmares reskinned, with a new start, a new name, and a few welcome surprises added to an already winning horror adventure formula.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wanderstop
    Wanderstop is a cozy game of tea-making, featuring quirky customers and a protagonist who, amusingly, would rather be sword fighting than stuck here, making tea. In general, if you enjoy farming/crafting games and admire a bit of a narrative kick, you’ll enjoy it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Old Skies
    Old Skies takes the well-worn concept of time travel and shoots it back through history to make it fresh again. It’s a beautiful, wonderfully written and acted tale both epic and personal, with enough time-bending conundrums to keep even the most jaded adventure gamer guessing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Out of Sight
    Out of Sight is a brilliant, and at times touching, take on classic survival horror, mixing stealth, environmental puzzling, and even the occasional chase sequence into its thrilling escape mission. It’s short and maybe a bit on the easy side, but the excellent pacing and terrific storytelling will keep players gripping their teddy bears with delight.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blue Wednesday
    In celebrating a love of music, Blue Wednesday is less a full-fledged adventure than a casual version of “Piano Hero” with some dialogue, exploration and other mini-games mixed in, all wrapped in a cutesy-looking but uncomfortable story about whether it’s worthwhile chasing your dreams.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?
    Despite a puzzling choice to include some timed dexterity-based sequences, if you enjoy moderate lateral thinking challenges and dying often in creative and gruesome ways, Is This Game Trying to Kill Me? surely fits the bill.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Call of the Elder Gods
    Call of the Elder Gods is an arguably even better follow-up to Call of the Sea, continuing the saga with plenty more puzzles and a tighter story that fleshes out its Lovecraftian tale of eldritch horror and destiny.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
    The Bookwalker isn’t about inventing new wheels but combining familiar concepts in intriguing ways, ably marrying point-and-click adventuring and turn-based combat to provide a dark world to explore, filled with surprises that are ultimately more intriguing than its grand finale.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Planet of Lana
    Planet of Lana breaks no new ground, but it’s a beautiful and frequently captivating sci-fi puzzle-platforming experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    INDIKA
    INDIKA is an eclectic mix of graphic styles and gameplay about a young nineteenth-century Russian nun that will keep you glued to your seat with its challenging but mature reflection on faith and human morality.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Farewell North
    Farewell North’s beautiful Scottish setting pulls you in with its canine star and cozy gameplay, then immerses you in a touching story about loss and letting go that’s well worth seeing through to the end.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Escape Simulator 2
    Escape Simulator 2 is another winning set of fun rooms with a promising future for much, much more, bolstered by major improvements. It’s a great time experienced solo, but especially some of the best multiplayer puzzling around.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Planet of Lana II
    The equally stunning sequel to Planet of Lana takes the series a few steps forward, a few steps back, finishing largely where it started.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
    It’s much the same as fans will remember, but the Brothers remake pairs an already wonderful game with a stunning graphic overhaul and co-op multiplayer option.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy
    The updated Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy is a beautiful experience through a fantasized rainforest on a quest to save a dying race of birds that will leave you thinking about it long after the credits have rolled.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Midnight Walk
    The Midnight Walk is a stunning achievement in visual, audio, and narrative design. It may not present much challenge in overcoming its trials and tribulations, but the touching journey of The Burnt One and Potboy through a dark, disturbing hand-sculpted world of clay will surely light a spark that warms your soul.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
    Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is just a ton of fun. It’s a perfect replacement for a family movie night, with two funny and endearing hours of lightly challenging mystery and engaging story.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Windy Meadow - A Roadwarden Tale
    Windy Meadow uses the visual novel format to tell a moving, thoughtful story about growth, decisions and community in a gorgeously realized setting. While not a modern classic on the scale of the original Roadwarden, those who go in with the proper expectations will find it a solid, rewarding narrative adventure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    CLeM
    Despite the occasional patience-testing puzzle, CLeM’s inventive gameplay and exploratory style make this quirky hand-drawn “Psychotic Adventure” worth a peek.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered
    Skunkape’s remaster of Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse completes the entire Telltale trilogy, and its technical improvements make it sparkle that much more while retaining its classic comedy content.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Islands of Insight
    Story fans should probably steer clear, but if you enjoy a good challenge, pick out your favorite musical playlist and settle in to explore Island of Insight’s gorgeous puzzle-lover’s paradise. Just be sure to pack accordingly, as you could be there a long, long time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die!
    Amusingly written and simply enjoyable to play, this isn’t just an adventure for heavy rock fans. Rock ‘n’ Roll Will Never Die! may have a few flaws, but it’s a wild ride that should appeal to any adventure game fan looking for a light and engaging story.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The Case of the Golden Idol - Golden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka
    This expansion to our 2022 Game of the Year proves that The Case of the Golden Idol was no fluke, making an undeniable argument for even further explorations into its addicting, vocabulary-themed approach to detective gameplay.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato
    With the look of a Pixar film and the wit of Monkey Island, SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a creative combination of heart, charm, and genuine laughs that is sure to satisfy the whole family.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    SHUTEN ORDER
    Shuten Order breaks up the traditional visual novel experience with a gameplay conceit or two you’ll love, plus a few you’ll likely just need to deal with, to tell a compelling sci-fi mystery with a unique take on the genre.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files
    Though the story of No Sleep For Kaname Date is pared down and the psync segments are still as frustrating as ever, the first Somnium Files game not written by Uchikoshi is still an enjoyable romp thanks to its added escape room gameplay and sense of humor.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Radiolight
    With only a little interference to enjoyment, Radiolight‘s one-man production offers a supernatural 1980s mystery well worth exploring in a gorgeously detailed yet solidly creepy woodland setting.
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