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For 1,432 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 39% higher than the average critic
  • 20% same as the average critic
  • 41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 68
Highest review score: 100 L.A. Noire
Lowest review score: 20 Druuna: Morbus Gravis
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 551 out of 1432
  2. Mixed: 730 out of 1432
  3. Negative: 151 out of 1432
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A New Beginning - Final Cut
    A few technical failings aside, A New Beginning comes highly recommended. It's not often that I consider a game hard to put down, but I found myself getting deeply invested in the plot as it unravelled thanks to its convincing characterisation and an increasingly gripping storyline. Although there's an obvious environmental focus, there's also a strong heart to the story and it's this that powers your desire to play on. Any minor problems that arise are quickly overshadowed by the stunning artwork and the inventive, well-integrated puzzles, so whatever your view on global warming, do yourself a favour and shell out the green for A New Beginning.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    L.A. Noire
    Whatever you call it, L.A. Noire is a monumental achievement that every console-owning adventure fan needs to experience.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    L.A. Noire
    Whatever you call it, L.A. Noire is a monumental achievement that every console-owning adventure fan needs to experience.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Crime Scene
    There is just too little done right throughout its 5-8 hours of play time (or much longer if you don't save regularly or have to replay minigames excessively) to recommend to anyone.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Tiny Bang Story
    Perhaps devoted casual game fans will have some tolerance for this type of hollow experience, but ultimately The Tiny Bang Story's pieces just don't add up to a fulfilling adventure in the end.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
    999 is a gutsy, mature story that blends horror, science, and character-driven drama in intriguing, thoughtful ways. It's also backed by some sparse but solid gameplay, melding traditional puzzle types with a cohesive math-based theme that nicely suits its subject matter. Unfortunately, what could have been a taut psychological thriller all too often becomes a plodding, pace-killing narrative full of bloated, poorly-integrated dialogue.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode IV: Double Visions
    As far as Double Visions goes, its pervasive blandness makes it the weakest of the series to date, and with yet another trip to Hill Valley's past, it's hard not to feel like we've been here and done all this before.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Portal 2
    Like its predecessor, Portal 2 is not an adventure game in the traditional sense, but genre fans will find plenty to appreciate in this story-driven obstacle course, because puzzle games don't get any better than this.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Next Big Thing
    These few rough edges aside, overall The Next BIG Thing is a lovingly crafted production – its sights and sounds are exquisite, the oddball characters are fascinating, and the whimsical script is epic – the nutty conversations are certain to amuse even the most dour cynic.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Black Mirror III: Final Fear
    Whether you're new to the series or revisiting this dark world for the last time, you'll find this reflection of tortured souls and ancient family curses a mesmerizing adventure that's well worth a look.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode III: Citizen Brown
    In the end, the leap forward in the story helps a lot to counter any disappointment with the gameplay, though the latter won't change the minds of anyone let down by it in the series so far.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok
    Baron Wittard may have failed in his bid to create a real Utopia, but he did manage to leave behind a haunting legacy that many will find worth exploring in its own right.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode II: Get Tannen!
    Even though the gameplay remains noticeably lightweight and the setting feels largely recycled, Get Tannen! still succeeds in entertaining.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Edna & Harvey: The Breakout
    Edna & Harvey: The Breakout is very much a mixed bag. Its distinctive art style is marred by a problematic interface. Its massive wealth of interactivity is hindered by a handful of vastly unfair puzzles. Its imaginative setting is dragged down by long, often tedious dialogues. Still, it's a game I'm glad I played, and that's mainly because the underlying story about a girl who's lost her way is so touching.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gemini Rue: Verschworung auf Barracus
    Gemini Rue is an imperfect adventure game, but a triumph of DIY adventure development and a marvelous feat of interactive storytelling.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stacking
    Stacking mixes inventive gameplay with a charming visual style to produce an outstanding puzzle-adventure.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stacking
    Stacking mixes inventive gameplay with a charming visual style to produce an outstanding puzzle-adventure.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
    Having come up with an intriguing premise, it would have been all too easy for Capcom to cut corners beyond that, relying on the gimmick alone to garner sales. Thankfully, that is definitely not the case with Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, which is a quality piece of work at every level.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
    DARKSTAR: The Interactive Movie is a game that takes a lot of patience to truly enjoy. It's not a game for everyone, as some are sure to be turned off by the rarity and simplicity of its puzzles, while others may not relish a return to the infamous days of live actors as their game characters, particularly when some of the acting reminds us why this isn't always a good idea.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode I: It's About Time
    While light on the gameplay side, the first episode of Back to the Future absolutely nails the charm, humor, and sense of adventure that made the films so much fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull
    Overall, Mystery Case Files: 13th Skull is an impressive mélange of solid storytelling, interesting gameplay and superlative production quality, and strives proactively to blur the line even more between casual and traditional adventure games.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Alternativa
    Unfortunately, there are too many translation problems and story gaps that leave players guessing why things are happening or have come to be. Along with the poor sound quality and invisible gameplay triggers that hinder your progress unnecessarily, the end result is a promising game that never manages to rise above its modest station.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Crime Lab: Body of Evidence
    It's easy to pick up and play in short bursts, which does suit a handheld if you're looking for a budget time-waster, but in the end, this body of evidence should steer most people away from a game that's guilty of sucking all the life out of its own potential.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Knights in Shining Armor: our king's tale
    In all, it took less than an hour to complete this episode. Hardly anything has happened so far in this king's tale, and it's hard to tell if the series is going somewhere or not.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World
    Overall, Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World is a fun old school adventure game with modern user-friendly conveniences, combining some of the best elements of the genre and delivering them in an attractive sci-fi cartoon package.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Jekyll & Hyde (2010)
    Ultimately, Jekyll & Hyde is a bit like its dual protagonists: a very mixed bag.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge
    While the storyline never really delivers on its suspenseful potential and we are still waiting for a new game engine that allows for expanded exploration, Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge does have a lot of good things going for it.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fatal Conspiracy
    There is very little about CSI: Fatal Conspiracy that would appeal to non-fans of the series.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials
    Despite the convoluted story, Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials is an entertaining game from start to finish, offering about 3 to 4 hours of gameplay in story mode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
    It may not be quite as good as the others, but it's still required gaming for the Layton-obsessed, and a high recommendation for anyone who loves puzzles.
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