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For 2,616 reviews, this publication has graded:
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  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 SUPERHOT
Lowest review score: 10 Vroom in the Night Sky
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,690 out of 2616
  2. Mixed: 845 out of 2616
  3. Negative: 81 out of 2616
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Double Exposure
    Life Is Strange: Double Exposure is a triumphant return for a matured Max Caulfield, a character-driven paranormal mystery that old fans and newcomers should embrace.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Axiom Verge
    It’s as much a living homage as it is a natural successor to Nintendo’s 2D Metroid games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Just Cause 3
    Just Cause 3 is a joy to play and is easily a candidate for game of the year.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Lion's Song
    A moving and earnest independent adventure game. My favorite thing I’ve played all year.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Divinity: Original Sin II
    Divinity Original Sin 2 is a master class in what RPGs should be. Amazing writing and detail paired with astounding freedom. A must play for RPG fans.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Absolum
    Absolum is a standout melding of genres and one of the best roguelikes of the year, making it a multiplayer must-play.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    SOMA
    SOMA is one of those once-in-a-generation experiences that so wildly defies both expectation and assumptions that I can say with confidence that it will forever impact how we define video games.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Starfield
    Despite its occasional bug, unexplained mechanic, or small gripe, Starfield is one of the premiere titles in Xbox's library and adds to Bethesda's storied history.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
    The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is every bit as good as the individual games were upon their original release. This remastered collection shows exactly why the Uncharted series was and is so highly regarded, even 6 and 5 years later, respectively.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
    Newcomers and veterans alike should draw their swords for this one, because Ghost of Tsushima excels on the PS5 and strikes just shy of perfection.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: True Colors
    Life Is Strange: True Colors is an unforgettable journey with some meaningful messages.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares
    Personally, I see myself revisiting this game down the line just to replay and enjoy it because it is that good. Seriously, I think this may be my new favourite horror game, beating out the classic Silent Hill 2. If you buy one horror game this year, make it Little Nightmares. You won’t regret it.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Hades II - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    Hades II marks the first sequel done by Supergiant Games, one that takes the beloved essence of the original and betwitches it with all the right elements indicative of a stellar roguelike sequel.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball FighterZ
    Dragon Ball FighterZ is the perfect marriage of source material enriched gameplay and original presentation. Ark System Works has created a fantastic experience that a wide audience of players and passionate fans are sure to enjoy.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Stardew Valley
    Stardew Valley has been the most rich and heartwarming experience I’ve had in a game in years.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Song of the Deep
    Song of the Deep is also a great game. Its spunky protagonist had me rooting for her until the heartwarming conclusion, and I didn’t want to leave the game’s enthralling world. It’s one of the most original titles of this year, and certainly one of the most fully realized.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Super Mario Maker
    Super Mario Maker delivers everything you could want from it’s endearingly simple concept and it’s likely a gift that will keep on giving for years to come.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
    Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is still a wicked game no matter what version you choose. This updated version is sure to be enough to please perfectionists and looks incredible. Here is hoping we get more Tony Hawk games for years to come. Wonderful job again Vicarious Visions.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a culmination of every small step Nintendo’s made with the series resulting in one of the most satisfying games I’ve ever played.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
    Stormblood helps Final Fantasy XIV soar to new heights in storytelling, visuals, and gameplay, inching one of the best MMORPGs ever created even closer to perfection.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Total War: WARHAMMER II
    Total War: Warhammer 2 is a fantastic love letter to both Warhammer fans and strategy game players alike.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
    VA-11 HALL-A demonstrates its ability to create a unique world filled with diverse characters without even setting foot outside of a rundown dive bar.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
    Vicarious Visions have restored two childhood favorite games with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater to near perfection and proven once again, rollerbladers drool, skateboards rule.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Neva
    Neva is a sublime experience, using a deceptively minimalist approach to tell one of the most heartfelt stories of the generation.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4
    Resident Evil 4 Remake is a fantastic reexamination of one of the best horror games ever made and is an awesome adventure for newcomers and series veterans alike.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat 11
    Mortal Kombat 11 isn’t just a fantastic entry into this long running franchise, it’s a stunning example of how much value and content developers can pack into the fighting game genre.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    I Expect You to Die 3: Cog in the Machine
    The story, music and level design in I Expect You To Die 3: A Cog In The Machine is top of its class and I cant wait to see what else Schell Games brings to us.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
    Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest is another feather in the cap of Nintendo and is another top-notch title on the 3DS. It lives up to its franchises reputation and even if you don’t want to spend the extra money to unlock the entire experience, the individual game without the DLC is worth it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fight'N Rage
    Fight’N Rage easily deserves a spot alongside Streets of Rage, Double Dragon, and Final Fight, offering extremely satisfying action, sharp foes, deep movesets, solid music, and delightful punches.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
    It’s originality and charm make it stand out from the rest of the XBLA marketplace’s indie titles.
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    • 80 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Inkbound
    Inkbound fuses unique concepts together to create a good story and a better video game, a must-play for those looking for a new adventure. [Early Access Score = 80]
    • tbd Metascore
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    Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator
    Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator fundamentally works, even with some minor bugs and a lack of gameplay variety—the game has a lot of work to create the ultimate virtual park ranger experience. [Early Access Score = 65]
    • tbd Metascore
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    Second Extinction
    Second Extinction disappoints as an unoriginal multiplayer dino shooter with an uneven difficulty, unbalanced weapons and mind-numbingly repetitive missions. [Early Access Review Score = 60]
    • tbd Metascore
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    007 First Light
    I did not know what to think when I first heard IOI was working on a James Bond game, but having played 007 First Light, I can think of no studio better for this. It nailed the experience and the tone, and used its expertise in a way that feels fresh, engaging and fun. The team knows what it is doing and has gone all out to build a game that is unmistakably James Bond while feeling like a natural evolution for the studio. [3-Hour Hands-On Impressions]
    • tbd Metascore
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    inZOI
    As it stands, big caveats aside, inZOI is an interesting experiment but not one that I would readily recommend, at least not at the launch of Early Access. What is here is, again, intriguing, yes, but far from feature-complete and optimized for performance. [Pre-Early Access Impressions]
    • tbd Metascore
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    SpellPunk VR
    SpellPunk VR’s magic fizzles out from barely-working controls and limited engagement to keep players coming back after the first time. [Early Access Score = 50]
    • tbd Metascore
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    33 Immortals
    There is a certain sense of feeling like a wandering soul in 33 Immortals that the title captures in a way that I haven’t experienced in a game before, making the experience truly feel unique yet familiar within the roguelike genre. [Early Access Impressions]
    • tbd Metascore
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    Masters of Albion
    The big differentiator in Masters of Albion is its focus on industry: the game is one part city-builder and one part god game, smashed together. [Early Access Impressions]
    • tbd Metascore
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    Blightstone
    Blightstone brings a charming roguelike strategy game to the forefront of early access, an easy recommendation to fans of the genre. [Early Access Score = 80]
    • tbd Metascore
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    Disney Dreamlight Valley
    Despite borrowing heavily from other life sims, Disney Dreamlight Valley feels unique and charming enough in its own right. However, the Switch version has some glaring pains at launch. [Early Access Score = 70]
    • tbd Metascore
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    GALAHAD 3093
    The attention to customizability and accessibility of Galahad 3093 showcased how a mech-shooting game does not need to prioritize great graphics over a game playable for everyone. [Early Access Score = 70]

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