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
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ashen tries too hard and not hard enough to be both a Dark Souls clone and something different, and loses a lot in the process.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King does skew a little too close to its inspirations in places and it can be a bit too easy, it still gives players a delightful, lively world filled with secrets and silly characters.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Altdeus Beyond Chronos might feel like a big change for VR gamers as a visual novel but pays off with a worthwhile sci-fi mech story with plenty of anime energy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    WWE 2K22 is a step in the right direction, with a lot of content and a lot of fun to be had. A far from perfect title loaded with nostalgia, and too many game modes can be overwhelming. An easy recommend for wrestling fans, and newcomers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Souldiers is recommendable to anyone seeking a MASSIVE retro styled challenge with gorgeous 16-bit graphics, but the challenge or length of the adventure may deter the more casual player, or fans seeking a dynamic story.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beyond Galaxy takes the fundamentals of classic RPGs and expands on them to create a unique experience that’s wholly its own.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wildgate is as chaotic as it is focused and consistently an engaging and fun experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite a few technical shortcomings, People of Note is a truly inventive game with a real sense of charm and a BANGING soundtrack.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This new iteration of NHL recovers from last year’s sizable stumble by reinstating the excised features and making improvements on them which make them more enjoyable and easier to get into.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rock Band 4 is definitely a great game for all the rock stars out there. Bands who have been just itching to get back into the swing of the living room world tour will be happy to see that their medium has not changed all that much, but has added small things to reinvigorate the series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen gives players a realm of exciting grand battles against challenging enemies, but offers little narrative reason to make it appealing.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dragon’s Dogma stands the test of time and is excellently recreated on Switch.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MLB The Show 21 is not an easy game to get the hang of by any means, but it manages to make the experience a good one whether you’re winning or losing.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This game is Bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While unlikely to ever eclipse the popularity of games starring his do-gooder counterpart—lo, art imitates life—Wario's series of wacky microgames nevertheless exudes such raw charisma and fun factor that it's hard not to root for him.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Remnant: From the Ashes is a surprisingly good combination of Gears of War-like third-person shooting with Souls-like difficulty.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A lovely aquatic adventure that doesn’t play as well as it looks.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Titles such as Battleblock Theater have illustrated that The Behemoth can tackle new genres and still deliver a great game and Pit People is no exception.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    RIGS: Mechanized Combat League offers some of the only multiplayer available at the PSVR launch, but the shallow gameplay and lack of substantial content make it a tough sell at full sticker price.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It still tells a satisfyingly poignant, absorbing, and dark tale.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Song in the Smoke gets lost by putting players in constant danger, but dazzles with an artistically sound prehistoric trip and smartly executed survival in VR.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Under Defeat (2025) is a remaster of the expertly crafted 2005 vertical shooter, offering tight gameplay, striking art, infectious music, and shmup-friendly extras that make its high difficulty rewarding and replayable.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gunbrella is an easy recommendation to any gamer looking for a brief but memorable experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While Immortal Redneck doesn't necessarily bring anything new to the table, it does successfully combine the speed of old-school FPS like Unreal Tournament and Quake with roguelike elements to make a pretty fun little game worth your time if you don't mind a little grind.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tropico 6 is the realization of what I’ve wanted from this series for years now.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you've ever played a Final Fantasy VII title, this is an essential experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As interesting as exploring the ramifications of [the main character’s] time-manipulation abilities are here, the most resounding moments are those centred on less fantastic issues.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A hacking simulator that's actually not silly, and makes good use of VR.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Stray Gods felt like it was made for me. If you love musicals in the rock opera genre, then dive in immediately as there is a story full of emotion and fantastic music waiting for you.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea is a pretty shoddy port, but the game itself is a charming, arresting adventure with loads of content and depth.

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