Carole Quintaine's Scores

  • Games
For 133 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 66% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 29% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 83
Highest review score: 100 The Last of Us Part II
Lowest review score: 40 Dawn of Fear
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 1 out of 133
135 game reviews
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Horizon Forbidden West is an excellent game. The possibilities are numerous and the game goes much further than its predecessor with its beautiful moments of discovery and contemplation. The still nervous gameplay offers a multitude of aspects for extremely interesting clashes. Visually, the Guerilla’s title is sumptuous, aside from some technical problems and its generosity makes it an incredible experience. If the narrative is not perfect, the story follows with pleasure.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Wilds is an incredible game for old fans or new monster hunters. Its organic and sublime universe, its combat with enjoyable gameplay, facing Dantesque monsters and its world with extreme conditions offer a nervous experience without counting a story where the intrigue keeps you going until the end.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is an excellent game, which goes further than its predecessor, offering a much more ambitious dimension, with a rich and neat world, which is more of an adventure game than a simple tactical RPG. Its even denser gameplay and clever mechanics make it an absolutely delicious experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Wars Jedi Survivor is a great game! Cal Kestis has taken the bottle and it's nice to find an accomplished Jedi more in control of his powers, at the heart of a gripping and well-written journey where the characters are interesting and in which the feeling of living a great adventure is present! The gameplay evolves in an extremely satisfying way and we appreciate all the possibilities offered by the latter, whether for Cal or BD-1, our traveling companion. The few minor technical problems never prevent you from being ecstatic in front of the magnificent landscapes and the moments of action.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Deathloop is an excellent game with a very neat universe and intelligent mechanics that make the experience addictive. The gameplay is perfect and the multiple possibilities at the heart of the different neighborhoods and hours of the day make it possible to never get bored; on the contrary, it is extremely satisfying to advance and progress through the failures. The powers and the way we improve are awesome and make this game a real nugget. Bravo Arkane!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Callisto Protocol is a very good horror game with a fast pace and brutal and solid gameplay. Its oppressive atmosphere offers an intense experience, which will put players to the test and give them serious cold sweats, facing abominable creatures. The title from Striking Distance is classic but devilishly effective, it doesn't bother with frills and it works very well like that. A really good "old fashioned" horror game as we like them.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Separate ways is additional content that is more of a complete game than a simple DLC. Its rewrite, the new gameplay features, particularly linked to the grappling hook and the IRIS system, offer the game a much larger dimension, with an atmosphere that is still just as incredible. The investigation sequences with a tasty atmosphere, the new well-thought-out puzzles, the surprises and the nervous gunfight sequences are here the ingredients of an explosive recipe.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a poignant story and its gameplay is richer than that of its predecessor; it offers plenty of new features with an interesting RPG dimension. The world of Moon Studios is always as magical for the eye and the mind, and enchanting music brings the perfect final touch to this dazzling adventure. Nevertheless, the game suffers from real technical problems: frequent framerate drops and freezes prevent you from fully enjoying this journey. Aside from that, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is almost perfect.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a wonderful game for new and returning players alike! Its story remains faithful to the original and its characters are terribly endearing, we feel the love of the developers for this dense universe. It is not without its faults, however, and certain aspects remain too anchored in the past, just as a few too many lengths break the overall rhythm. However, the sense of journey and the incredible execution of the game make it an unforgettable and quite unusual title.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077 is an incredible game both in its universe and its mastered narration. Its scenario and the characters are perfectly written and one is immersed as rarely in an emptied game and this despite many bugs to be solved without delay. The progression of the character, the dialogue and the RPG aspect far outweigh the other facets of the game which, without being perfect, are nevertheless effective. CD Projekt Red’s title has a crazy identity and it is an unforgettable experience.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nothing revolutionary in this Forza Horizon 5 but what a pleasure and what generosity. The vistas and ambiance of this Playground Games experience are incredible and provide perfect moments whether for real pilots or less comfortable players, as the game is very accessible…The activities are varied, the landscapes sublime and the sensations at the rendezvous at the wheel of the various vehicles. A delight!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shinobi Art of Vengeance is a sumptuous game and it reflects LizardCube's talent. Its artistic direction and its nervous and juicy gameplay offer a masterful and extremely satisfying experience, Not to mention its music which perfectly fits the deeply 90s DNA of the cult license. A successful return!
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ghost of Yotei is an excellent game, worthy of its predecessor, it even surpasses it in its writing! The character of Atsu is formidable and this young woman, touching and strong at the same time, draws us into her vendetta, in the heart of a Japan of crazy elegance. The universe created by Sucker Punch offers a violent and poetic vision, between bloody fights with devilishly effective gameplay and charming traditions... A subtle blend for a sumptuous journey, at the foot of Mount Yotei. The formula does not revolutionize anything but it goes further than that of Ghost of Tsushima and that gives something sublime.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is undoubtedly the Ultimate Dragon Ball game! With its game modes dedicated to creation and its deep and nervous gameplay not to mention a monumental roster, it is the worthy successor to Budokai Tenkaichi. We could regret that the Story mode is more of a summary focusing only on the highlights, but this mode remains incredibly rich, offering different points of view through the main fighters of the Dragon Ball universe. And even if some bugs can frustrate during combat, the overall experience remains enjoyable! In short, the best Dragon Ball game is here!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final fantasy 7 Remake is a superb rereading of the 1997 game that it surpasses visually but also in terms of narration. Very respectful of the original material, it brings an impressive dimension with its gigantic decors, its new combat system and its even more endearing characters. Some sequences are a bit repetitive, but in the end it is an a timeless story that we are happy to rediscover in its best light. And even if it can’t be as cult as the original, it will permanently mark the spirits. I'm waiting for more!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DOOM The Dark Ages is an excellent title that does the series proud. True to DOOM's DNA, it offers refreshing new mechanics, such as the chainsaw shield, which offers a nice duality to the gameplay, combined with numerous weapons. The possibility of embodying a giant mecha and riding a dragon also brings an exotic feel to the experience, even if we would have liked to see more of these sequences over the course of the game's 22 chapters. This new episode nevertheless brings enjoyable sensations in an extremely well-crafted and bloody universe.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Starfield is a great adventure game! Generous, full of possibilities, it opens the door to a wonderful galactic journey. We obviously regret the few bugs that we generally always find in Bethesda games and a gunfight part that lacks punch, but the experience is so crazy that we ignore it. With its rich world, a gripping and well-written story, charismatic characters, and really well-crafted side quests, Starfield is absolutely generous. A real sense of travel in the stars.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D World + Bowser Fury is pure pleasure, old with new for a recipe that works wonderfully well: the gameplay is still as efficient, ingenious and the small novelties make the experience much more enjoyable and current. Full carton for this fanfare return.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Techland proves once again that they're doing a great job, and this standalone, which could almost be called Dying Light 3, does the saga proud. It's just a shame that the difficulty ruins the fun a bit at times... But in the end? The best Dying Light to date. A real beast.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cronos The New Dawn is a pure Survival Horror that will test even the most seasoned players. It offers a full-bodied and terrifying experience, at the heart of a particularly well-crafted universe, as Bloober Team knows so well how to do, inspired here by the best horror games like Resident Evil 2 for example, but with a slower pace, perhaps too much, but that's the style. A perfect game for lovers of absolute stress, where managing situations but also your inventory and ammunition will be your biggest problem!
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Split Fiction is an incredible game for two people to experience. It offers rich and varied gameplay, with ever more intelligent mechanics, but also a neat universe like all Hazelight productions. Josef Fares' studio has created yet another great gem for fans of the gameplay school. Well done!
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dying Light 2 is a great game. Its greatest quality is its generosity, whether in the gameplay but also in the heart of its vast open world. I found it entertaining to the highest degree and intelligent with respect to its mechanics, especially with regard to the Parkour. The characters are all credible and we don’t let them down to the end. The ultra satisfying progression system, the craftsmanship, and the possibilities offered by paragliding and grappling make Techland’s game a very complete experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Mirage is a very good game, a pure Assassin's Creed, according to the rules of the art! More concise, sober and effective in its gameplay, leaving aside the RPG dimension which could make previous games indigestible, it offers a 100% infiltration experience based on the fundamentals of the series: infiltration, parkour and assassination. The story, well told, in the delicious atmosphere of a coherent and sublime Baghdad will captivate all fans of the cult series which marks a real winning return.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Silent Hill 2 remake is an exceptional game! Bloober Team achieves a real feat here by bringing this masterpiece back to life. While remaining extremely faithful to the 2001 game, this 2024 version adds an incredible, even more oppressive atmosphere, real depth and a lot of freshness to James Sunderland's horrific adventure. If it is not a rigidity in the movements which does not really stick to the combat sequences and a lot of lengths, Silent Hill 2 remake can pride itself on being one of the best Survival Horror of all time... Again!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Village is truly the spiritual son of Resident Evil 4 and 7! This theme park of horror perfectly mixes horror and action and offers an extremely neat universe: the atmosphere is heavy, the bestiary generous, the casting is perfect and the puzzles bring a real cachet to one of the scariest Survival Horror I’ve been able to play in a long time. Unfortunately, the link with the series is not more exploited. Nevertheless, despite a less-inspired last part, what we have here the best Resident Evil since Resident Evil 4.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Forza Horizon 6 is an excellent game that lets you have fun without overthinking anything. There’s a huge amount to do solo, the multiplayer offers an almost limitless lifespan, and the energy carried by the Festival’s positive atmosphere genuinely feels good. While waiting for the PlayStation 5 version, expected later this year, we hope the Xbox and PC community will show up, because the game truly deserves it. The Japan of Forza Horizon 6 is waiting for you.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Borderlands 3 offers a generous experience, with colourful characters, neat gameplay and a charming universe. Its formula, very close to that of the previous episodes does not revolutionize the show but its small new features bring a little freshness and the scenario makes us want to go to the end of the adventure. Its dynamism and nervousness make it a choice piece for adrenaline-ready FPS lovers and license fans.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crash Bandicoot 4: it’s About Time is pure happiness. Authentic in its gameplay with many new possibilities, always full-bodied, even more beautiful and colorful than the previous episodes, the game from Toys For Bob blows a wind of irresistible freshness on this end of generation that is embellished. A combination of old and ingenious, once again this Crash Bandicoot is a great cocktail!
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Silent Hill F is a very good Survival Horror and it carries within it the DNA of Silent Hill even if it takes us elsewhere, in this Japan which undoubtedly recalls the atmosphere of the Project Zero series... It is a very nice mix for this title which does not give away and offers an extremely neat universe. We regret the general heaviness of the gameplay which makes the fights quite painful and puzzles not always clear, but the overall experience is up to par.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Atomic Heart is a colorful title with a gripping story and powerful dialogue. Its universe between Bioshock and Wolfenstein absorbs you and takes you on a fast-paced adventure alongside a damn crazy and rather well-written hero. Not everything is perfect and everything remains fairly standard, but the experience is devilishly satisfying thanks to its effective gameplay, well-thought-out puzzles, lots of humor and fun. A really good explosive cocktail!
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    • 75 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is an excellent opus, which offers breathtaking visuals but which also confirms that the campaigns are still as breathtaking and enjoyable as ever! The game imposes a crazy rhythm through varied and intense missions where the feeling of the weapons and the thrills are still and always at the RDV. [Campaign Review Score = 90]
    • 56 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3's single-player campaign offers effective moments but lacks pace overall. The open missions break the tension of the story and you have more of the sensation of playing a multiplayer experience. The freedom offered from the style of play is a bit illusory and what could have been a good idea does not work well here. It's still very good in terms of gameplay but we don't have the strength of the old solos and we're not carried away in the end, which is a shame. [Campaign Review Score = 65]

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