CGMagazine's Scores

  • Games
For 2,617 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.5 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 The Messenger
Lowest review score: 10 Vroom in the Night Sky
Score distribution:
2629 game reviews
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game is a brilliant and complete version of Dark Souls 2, with enough fresh content and tweaks to encourage veterans.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MachineGames’ latest take on Wolfenstein is a very good shooter that is only a few missteps away from being, like its predecessor, a truly great one.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    City Tales - Medieval Era offers a fresh new take on the genre, but might lean a bit more cozy than challenging.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Last Epoch is a must play ARPG for fans of the genre, and can be considered an excellent starting point for newcomers.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trails of Cold Steel III marches the long-running series ever closer to an explosive climax with satisfying combat, characters, and music.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty doesn't reinvent the wheel, but what it does, it does right and continues Team Ninja's trend of delivering well-polished action games that reward their player base for sticking with it when things get tough.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cavern of Dreams is a short but sweet puzzle platformer that feels like a hidden gem from the bygone era of early 3D platformers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This hack-and-slash romp is as good as it was in 2014, but remains fundamentally the same game, making it best suited for those yet to experience Hyrule Warriors whatsoever.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Open Roads is a heartfelt and captivating journey made more interesting by its mother-daughter leads.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though its roster isn’t as cohesive as past Warhammer factions, Total War: Warhammer III - Forge of the Chaos Dwarfs is a welcome addition to the franchise, thanks to its excellent campaign mechanics.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Total War: Rome Remastered is a top quality remaster of what remains an engaging strategy game. While I can’t directly compare from experience, the modernization of many of its gameplay aspects, the introduction of a host of new playable factions, and the strength of the existing systems allow it to stand alongside more recent editions of the franchise without any trouble. If you haven’t experienced Rome: Total War before, I recommend playing this remaster.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Banner Saga's strong narrative, exquisite visual design and distinctive thematic approach to RPGs coupled with its insistence on making every decision and conversation have an impact on player experience make it a must-buy for Strategy-RPG fans.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Strong writing and design makes Scene Investigators well worth playing, even if some of the logic and questions don’t pass the smell test.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Vendetta is a love letter to the late 80’s and early 90’s era of arcade and home console brawlers that fans of Final Fight, Streets of Rage 2 and SNK’s Neo-Geo console, will immediately appreciate, though the high level of difficulty, lack of continues and no online play might make it a hard sell to newcomers.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you’re a fan of Story of Seasons, I think you’re definitely going to love all-of this game...get it?
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One Step From Eden clearly wants remind players of the long forgotten Mega Man Battle Network games, but it is absolutely more than some petty imitation. This is a thoughtful and strategic deck-building action game that is looking to make you scream in frustration and come back for more.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Rise brings an already great game and improves it thanks to the power of more capable hardware, ultimately making it more accessible to a broader audience of players.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In the end, this scratches my Necromancer itch pretty nicely. You feel like you’re raising the people of a nation to serve you as undead, and becoming an immortal god-mage in the process.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Promenade is a wholesome, well-crafted and consistently surprising platformer that puts fun and creativity front and center.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For those intimidated by the complexity of RTS games, 8-Bit Armies is a great place to start.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs is a refined version of the original, while still maintaining the signature weirdness that made the initial release so charming.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The definitive way to play Days Gone—regardless of the issues that come with the game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Toys for Bob comes up with one of their most ambitious plays yet, the ability to create Skylanders from scratch.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Europa Universalis V ushers in what will likely be a new golden age for this grand strategy franchise, even if it currently needs some fine-tuning.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kirby Star Allies is by far the easiest and shallowest game in the series, but is still an enjoyable experience, especially when played with friends.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While there are some uncharacteristic interface and game play issues for Q-Games, the overall effect is another terrifically original take on a variety of genres.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With just enough added to keep things fresh, MLB The Show 24 is a fine entry to the yearly sports franchise.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mega Man Legacy Collection 1+2 is a great buy for any Nintendo Switch owner who wants to explore the origin and evolution of the Mega Man franchise.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Lonesome Guild may be a bit simple in its combat and puzzles, but its world and meta-narrative are incredibly touching and deeply captivating.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Berseria is proof that with a more thoughtful approach to design, the series still has what it takes to stand tall among its RPG contemporaries.

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