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For 2,214 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 64% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Lowest review score: 10 C.O.R.E.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,443 out of 2214
  2. Mixed: 648 out of 2214
  3. Negative: 123 out of 2214
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    • 75 Critic Score
    BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
    Visually appealing and off-kilter enough to remind even the worst cynics that games can actually have a fun core and work out from there — rather than building something then trying to figure out the fun part — BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger offers an interesting distraction, which might not be enough for hardcore fighting fans (who probably played the game to exhaustion years ago), but I'm not one of those people so I actually had some fun with the game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Last of Us: Left Behind
    If you loved the main game (and if you didn't, why not?) then you are going to love this too. Go get it, and don't let yourself get Left Behind.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 1 - All That Remains
    TellTale has been using and refining the same engine over multiple games and there are still some really awful bugs. Not game breaking by any means, but when non-interactive character models appear, stock still, in the middle of a room it breaks my focus on the story
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
    There are collectibles scattered throughout, like VR missions, but the main draw for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is the entertaining whackiness of the whole thing, including the so-far-over-the-top-it-hits-the-moon violence. For that alone, you get your money's worth.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Broken Age: Act 1
    Broken Age - Act I snaps closed just as things are heating up with a twist that I thought I'd figured out but then there's another twist that has me anxious for Part II. I haven't felt this kind of anticipation since LOST — I need to see what happens next!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Broken Sword 5: The Serpents' Curse - Part I
    There may be some complaints about the game being a linear affair, with nothing in the way of free-form exploration. Those complaints are absolutely accurate, but I hardly view it's linear approach as something to whine about. It lets the story run it's course without the chance of the player running off the rails trying to dig around through a branching story.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FIFA 14
    FIFA 14 shows off what lies ahead for the series on the PlayStation 4. While it's first effort on the next gen consoles falls short in several areas, it still makes a great first impression and leaves me excited for the next iteration of the series.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
    If this is your first Ratchet & Clank game, you might feel a little bit lost in the characters or story but it's still an enjoyable experience overall.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Skylanders Swap Force
    A great and humorous story, colourful environments, deep campaign and swappable characters make this a great game you shouldn't miss.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
    Overall, this world is one you are not going to want to miss and I highly recommend it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ys: Memories of Celceta
    All in all, I'd say that Y's: Memories of Celceta enters the "Must Have" area for RPG fans. It shows it's age in some places and isn't the prettiest game ever, but the depth of game to be explored here is well worth the price of admission.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Charlie Murder
    Charlie Murder is a hard-rocking good time on its own merits, not the least of which are the multiplayer and RPG facets that combine with satisfying classic Ska Studios brawling gameplay.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mario Party: Island Tour
    Mario Party: Island Tour has lost a little of the magic that seemed to be in the first releases of the game way back on the Nintendo 64.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battlefield 4
    At this moment in time, Battlefield 4 is less of a work in progress than it was at launch. It's enjoyable for long stretches, which is a lot more than I could say for it a few weeks ago. It has yet to reach its final form but at least Battlefield 4 isn't a train wreck any longer (at least on PC).
    • 54 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Knack
    Problems aside, I still had a lot of fun playing the game. If you love Ratchet & Clank or the early Jak & Daxter games you will feel right at home here.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Origins
    There's definitely some re-tread going on with Batman: Arkham Origins, but the combat, the relatively good story (B-list villain aside), the powerful feeling of being Batman in video game form has only muted my enthusiasm for the franchise by the smallest of margins.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disney DuckTales: Remastered
    But despite that brevity of gameplay, DuckTales: Remastered is a fun flashback with modern flair for both those that quack-attacked in its 8-bit incarnation or those totally new to the duck tales of Scrooge McDuck.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Rivals
    Rivals isn't the most deep or balanced racing game around, but what it lacks in charm, it makes up for it by providing an intense and unforgettable experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Killzone: Mercenary
    Overall, Killzone is indeed the best the Vita has to offer in regards to those itching for a good shooter, but there is still room for improvement overall, and I hope that Guerilla’s next effort eclipses this one.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Urban Trial Freestyle
    Urban Trial Freestyle has a tinge of "time waster" about it, one of those games you can play for a few minutes here and there, especially with the extra Challenges, which are ridiculous fun. Races are quick but it'was easy to get sucked into that mindset to "try it one more time" and have a quick ten minutes spin out into ninety minutes.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Ghosts
    After loving the campaign in Black Ops 2, the single player in Ghosts feels like a step back for the series. The campaign felt tiresome, familiar, predictable and linear. The multiplayer on the other hand, saves the day as the tweaks to the gameplay and the new games modes make this the best multiplayer COD experience to date.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force
    All in all – I particularly enjoyed my time playing with these Star Wars themed tables and had fine time reminiscing while using them and are definitely recommended for any Star Wars pinball enthusiast.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WWE 2K14
    All in all, I'm a huge fan of WWE 2K14 and am excited to see what we can look forward to on the next generation consoles. A few more tweaks and a shinier coat of polish and we'll be talking about how the WWE 2K franchise is as much of a must-have for all sports fans.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    Tons of gameplay hours, plenty of missions and activities with an awesome collection of vehicles of various modes of transportation and a large array of firearms put the grandeur once again into Grand Theft Auto.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters XIII: Steam Edition
    With a large roster of characters to choose from, the focus of three-on-three fights, and the overall art style and sensibility, King of Fighters XIII really does feel good to play.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Secret World
    The Secret World delivers an MMO experience that's distinctly different from its competitors, and it's likely going to remain the standard for future games in the horror/supernatural genre.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Skylanders Swap Force
    SWAP Force is a terrific game that offers so many new things to keep the series fresh. A great and humorous story, colourful environments, deep campaign and swappable characters make this a great game you shouldn't miss.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Out of the Park Baseball 14
    OOTP 14 doesn't feature huge changes from last year's model.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disney Infinity
    Disney is a powerhouse when it comes to licensing their products but even these prices seem a little overboard. If it weren't for the fact the campaigns are fun and suitable for the pre-teen crowd and the Toy Box modes offers a lot options, I'd probably be steering parents away.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
    Like an exceptionally well-done dramatic movie or must-read book just too good to stop watching or put down, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons has striking visuals, a strong narrative and good-enough puzzles. However, it will be most remembered for its engrossing, dramatic and emotionally charged adventure.
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