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 Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Lowest review score: 40 Dawn of Fear
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 1 out of 133
135 game reviews
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Death Stranding stands as a powerful author’s game which drives a strong message of how our over-connected society is evolving, and how we can help other players. Unlike many AAA games, it shines on a truly spiritual level. Well written, engaging and visually magnificent, it offers, despite some pacing flaws, an astonishing solo game with elegant multiplayer elements. A unique representation of Hideo Kojima’s talent.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Last of Us is an amazing game with a powerful story and visceral and unforgettable characters. All this is sublimated with this remake which offers stunning visuals but also more modern and more accessible gameplay, not to mention the Audio and DulaSense functions which make everything even more immersive. A monumental masterpiece, and even more so today.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Elden Ring is a game with a breathtaking universe, with crazy ambition. The effective gameplay coupled with the immense pleasure of exploration that is always rewarded are matched only by the fierce requirements of the game. More accessible than other FS productions, it offers the opportunity to discover a world of crazy elegance, with an artistic direction that is quite simply masterful. A generous world we no longer want to leave. An absolute masterpiece.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Clair Obscur : Expedition 33 is a wonderful game, an absolute gem. Its universe of rare elegance and its deep gameplay are not its only qualities because it also offers a fantastic emotional experience that will make you laugh as much as cry, with characters so well written and so "real" that you would think you knew them, absolutely sublime music and a masterful, Dantesque staging. A lesson in video games!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Requiem delivers a powerful return to Raccoon City, blending emotional weight with masterfully paced survival horror…Its dual-protagonist structure offers two distinct yet perfectly balanced gameplay experiences. A stunning and confident evolution of the franchise that honors its legacy while pushing it forward.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    We wondered if The Last of Us 2 would manage to surpass the giant The Last of Us. It’s done, no problem! Powerful, visceral, this follow-up highlights the talents of Naughty Dog who tell a strong, deeply human story with real meaning. Beyond masterful gameplay and the sublime universe of the game, the player is pushed into his entrenchments, facing himself, with rage in the belly, tears in the eyes and head upside down. Simply a masterpiece!
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Astro Bot is an excellent, brilliant game, full of good ideas, innovation and magic. It's a love letter to PlayStation but also and above all to video games. Asobi's game knows how to renew itself at every moment and offer something fun and intelligent in its gameplay mechanics. Fun and colorful, it offers a generous and definitely unforgettable experience. The GOTY 24 is undoubtedly here!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Red Dead Redemption is a pure masterpiece, timeless and enhanced with this port which brings all the improvements that one would expect on PC. Already incredible 14 years ago, it returns, more impressive and immersive than ever, once again reminding us of Rockstar's undeniable talent for writing unforgettable stories. Timeless!
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece! Its unparalleled sense of travel, its generosity, its intelligent gameplay already make it a cult title, which will leave its mark on the video game industry. In this sequel to Breath of the Wild, there are no more limits to the imagination, simply the pleasure of discovering, of creating but also of living a dantesque adventure, an epic journey in which the new possibilities make you dizzy. One of the greatest games of all time.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Here we have the best remake of Resident Evil! Powerful and mastered to the end, this remake makes Capcom’s masterpiece even more monumental with magnified, new sequences, but also even more effective gameplay and a grandiose staging. The novelties of gameplay further nourish the survival aspect while the atmosphere becomes much more believable and terrifying than that of the original game. This remake is definitely one of the greatest survival horror games of all time. ABSOLUTE masterpiece.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The improvements and features brought to GTA V on this new PC version offer the ultimate experience for one of the best games of all time! We could mention Raytracing, DLSS, and all the optimizations of the Online mode, but above all, the title remains an absolute masterpiece! In terms of writing, rhythm or gameplay, Rockstar signed a real gem in 2013, and we must admit that, 12 years later, GTA V is still as exceptional. The title is in any case much more than a game, it is a true phenomenon that does not age and of which we savor every minute, whatever the version.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This PS5 version of The Last of Us Part 2 further enhances an already fantastic game, thanks to better technique, framerate and resolution, but also through more nervous sensations via the DulaSense. Let us add that the Lost levels and the comments offer a real immersion into the world of the game and will delight fans who are interested in the development of this masterpiece. The added Roguelike mode is rather nice without being a revolution, nevertheless, we cannot deny that this version is the ultimate version of the Naughty Dog title. Yes, it’s still an incredible masterpiece, period!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hogwarts Legacy is a video game monument! In line with Zelda Breath of The Wild and Elden Ring, it offers a great adventure, where freedom, possibilities and a sense of travel are at the rendezvous. The game universe of Avalanche is concocted with immense care, rich, full of mysteries, where we will meet well-written characters at the heart of a thrilling story. It’s an unforgettable epic.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    God of War Ragnarök is an absolute masterclass! Visually fantastically beautiful, it offers an adventure with a controlled, extremely generous, strong, human narration, with incredibly well-written characters, reversals of situations and dantesque fights with gameplay that is still just as nervous and even richer than that of the episode preceding it. The quality of Santa Monica's work is once again at the rendezvous with this pure video game masterpiece.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Tree is a real game in its own right, generous, powerful, with almost perfect execution. It manages to completely separate itself from Elden Ring, with an identity of its own and an extremely careful atmosphere. Despite a somewhat "light" ending and a slight imbalance in terms of bosses, we emerge from this adventure with a feeling of exhilaration specific to great journeys. Yet another monument to be added to the long list of From Software masterpieces, a delight of incredible violence, a definitely enchanting journey. Masterful!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Death Stranding 2 is a game of incredible grandeur. It follows in the footsteps of its predecessor while bringing enormous improvements to the quality of life of Sam Porter, and therefore of the players… Deliveries that aren’t always fun, hassles, long distances to cover… but all this to tell (extremely well) something so beautiful, so important. We love Death Stranding 2 terribly if we liked the first opus because it manages to make the ordinary extraordinary, by putting us in the shoes of this delivery man like no other, alongside complex and surprising characters, through such a dazzling universe… Because after all, what matters is the journey, right?
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A Plague tale Requiem is not far from a masterpiece. The quality of writing, the mastered narration and the density of the characters, this intense relationship between Amicia and Hugo offer the game an incredible emotional dimension at the heart of a journey through a world as hard as it is beautiful. The gameplay is much richer than that of the first installment and all the more effective even if the fights are not the most interesting moments of the adventure, especially when you rub against the body. Nevertheless, the title from Asobo is definitely an experience that I would describe as unforgettable.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia is a true masterpiece! Brilliant in its puzzles, demanding in its combat with its extremely nervous gameplay, gripping, thanks to a truly neat universe and a well-told story, it offers a strong experience, full of good ideas, in the purest tradition of Prince of Persia. Well done Ubisoft!
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It Takes Two is an incredible game thanks to its ingenious and addictive gameplay and its fresh and neat universe. Josef Fares has a real gift for offering experiences in successful cooperation but here he sets the bar very high with a multitude of brilliant ideas at the heart of a touching and well-told story. A must to share without moderation!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Dead Space is a quality remake. It brings another dimension to the 2008 game by bringing in clever new ideas that produce an even more oppressive experience and controlled, more modern, more fluid gameplay. We also appreciate the new dialogues and the fact that we hear Isaac speak because it makes the story more believable, even more immersive. And then how beautiful! A real vision of horror as we like it.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Alan Wake 2 is a fantastic survival/horror, with a particularly crazy narrative, mastered from start to finish. Its effective gameplay with the use of light and the manipulation of environments coupled with its very in-depth investigation dimension offer a racy experience. Alan Wake 2 stands out from the crowd with stunning visuals and a literally terrifying atmosphere: all these elements make it one of the best horror games of recent years without a doubt.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Phantom Liberty brings Cyberpunk 2077 back to life with these new features and improvements. Beyond the nervous and effective gameplay, the plot is gripping and extremely well told, with well-written dialogues and truly charismatic characters. Phantom Liberty is a true spy experience, complete and as successful as the base game, if not more. Well done CD Projekt.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 2 is a spectacular game. With deep gameplay and its duality between Miles and Peter it offers an experience that is undoubtedly the most incredible in terms of superhero video games. We will face a challenge that may be too tough sometimes, but the pleasure is simply enjoyable from start to finish. Between a dark and more mature story than the previous opus, and a totally crazy pace, Spider-Man 2 leaves us breathless.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Black Myth Wukong is an imperfect but captivating masterpiece. It offers lively and brutal gameplay, which takes you to the guts despite some somewhat messy fights, but its greatest quality is its grandiose staging. This dive into the heart of Chinese folklore is truly fantastic and even if the overall result remains uneven, we are carried away by this irresistible wind of exoticism.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This Far Cry is the best since the third opus - generous, fun to play, with beautiful writing and novelties, including the handcrafted weapons and the Supremos that make the gameplay extremely enjoyable. The atmosphere is perfect for an exotic journey that offers mystery, a good dose of madness and action. Plus with top notch casting. True pure Far Cry as we like it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a glorious moment of happiness with the childhood and Halloween's flavors. Smart in its gameplay, neat in terms of scenery and atmosphere, it offers a solid and refreshing experience in this labyrinthic hotel. Good ideas follow one another in fun situations where bosses and puzzles are full of surprises. A true success for the Nintendo Switch.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lies of P is a very good souls-like and it is undoubtedly the game of this type that comes closest to From Software perfection. Its demanding and racy gameplay offers an experience where extreme precision and patience will be your best allies. It’s a shame that the city of Krat, extremely elegant, offers a playing field with a somewhat flat level design. Beyond that, this rewrite of Pinocchio is absolutely terrible.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ratchet And Clank Rift Apart is an excellent game, very fun and sets the bar very high. With a nervous and devilishly effective gameplay and its sublime and bluffing universe of life, it is undoubtedly the one we were waiting for. The breathtaking rhythm between each stunning cinematic. A video game that offers the perfect blend between a Pixar and pure Ratchet. Too bad that Rivet does not come out more in its gameplay because it is a superb character.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    After a multiplayer-centric episode, the COD fans will be delight with the return of a nervous and strong solo campaign. Modern Warfare is back with old-fashioned gameplay that is more grounded and efficient. The generous amount of content adds some depth to one of the best chapters of the saga to date. Magic!
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing New Horizons is simply adorable! Its world full of colors, its cute look and its multitude of possibilities make it an absolutely awesome and extremely generous game. The crafting allows a very satisfying experience, you can do just about anything on your island and transform it radically at your leisure. This exotic adventure is a real piece of paradise and the feeling of freedom is total.
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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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