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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:
  1. Positive: 1,691 out of 2617
  2. Mixed: 845 out of 2617
  3. Negative: 81 out of 2617
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yakuza Kiwami
    Yakuza Kiwami is the best way to experience Yakuza. With Yakuza 6 on the way, those looking to jump into the series would benefit greatly from picking up Yakuza Kiwami. If you’re a fan of Japanese films or gangster movies in general, the plot of Yakuza is a good enough reason to play this game. I can only hope that Yakuza 2 receives the same treatment in the near future.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sable
    Sable borrows a popular and tried and tested approach to open-world game design and gives it a truly unique feel indicative of the works of the French artist Moebius. The lack of combat may turn some off from playing the game—however, for those looking for a casual game where exploration and light puzzle-solving comes first, it's hard not to recommend Sable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dungeon Travelers 2: The Royal Library & the Monster Seal
    In fact, after my time with DT2, the only obviously glaring fault I can find with it (assuming you don’t mind the grind—this is a JRPG, after all) is that there’s shockingly little information to be had from in-game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
    A fantastic spiritual successor to the NES trilogy of games.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns
    I am largely happy with this. I will continue to keep an eye on this—MMORPGS are difficult to gauge early on, but ArenaNet has a good track record, and this remains, in my opinion, the strongest online game on the market.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cuisineer
    Cuisineer is a delicious dungeon crawler served with a scrumptious side of restaurant sim that is sure to leave players satisfied.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Out of Sight
    Out of Sight is a short and sweet adventure that takes players through a pitch black modern fable. The gameplay is simple but engaging, and suitable for horror fans, new and old.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
    Captain Spirit’s use of a child’s imagination to contextualize a dark, poignant story sets up a strong foundation to build Life is Strange 2 upon.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery
    It's a simple enough concept, but Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery brings puzzles, creativity, humour and challenge to the table in an adorable package.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Payback
    An overall good game can still be brought down by bad business decisions.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arcade Paradise VR
    Arcade Paradise VR lets you run your own business while enjoying classic games of the yesteryears, complete with comfort options to alleviate most hassles when playing VR titles for prolonged periods.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bastion
    If you’re looking for an action-RPG with a substantial story to fill the Diablo void in your life, then Bastion will be right up your alley. It plays well, has a striking aesthetic, and a unique story.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic Frontiers
    Sonic Frontiers may not be the best game released this year, but it is one of the best 3D Sonic titles released in recent memory and should not be missed by fans of the series.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
    Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines intense action with some minor roguelike elements for a Tower Defence game like no other.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur VI
    Soul Calibur VI revives a series that may have been lost to time by learning from what worked best and introducing creative and unique mechanics to its already solid gameplay.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bloodborne: The Old Hunters
    My only real complaint with The Old Hunters is the length. Depending on how you play it, you can easily finish the entire thing in under a few hours.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
    Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark desperately wants to recreate the experience of a tactical RPG and it does so with a few added flourishes.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Coin Game
    The Coin Game has some deceptively addictive gameplay, especially for those trying to scratch that arcade itch.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Moonlighter
    Moonlighter’s loop of combat, exploration, and sales is an engrossing one, with steps taken to keep players invested in every part of the game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction
    Rainbow Six Extraction is an excellent concept that will delight Rainbow Six fans that are tired of the PvP scene of Siege. The title has a select audience and may isolate newcomers to the series, but with the direct to Game Pass release it is an easy recommendation to subscribers because it works EXTREMELY well.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nioh 2
    Nioh 2 takes a solid foundation and improves upon it in nearly every way with more weapons, more skills, and a whole new approach to Guardian Spirits.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a strategy game like no other, complete with that classic Capcom charm, making it an essential experience for longtime fans of the studio.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War brings Treyarch’s winning formula back with a few stumbles in content, but manages to deliver on a bombastic story, refined multiplayer and vintage zombies with tons of neon glow.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Earth Defense Force 5
    Earth Defense Force 5 mixes a compelling sense of power and powerlessness, creating chaotic, overwhelming battles filled with laughter and drama that make it hard to put down.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    F1 25
    Like most racing games, F1 25 suffers from a lack of repeatable things to do. An exceptional handling model, new Braking Point chapters, and a robust My Team section are enough to level out the apparent lack of additional content.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arslan: The Warriors of Legend
    For fans of the manga, anime series, or of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, this game is an absolute winner.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
    Despite its confusing introduction and uneven narrative, Wasteland 2 is successful at what it sets out to do. It maintains the spirit of its predecessor without feeling like it’s been designed for pre-existing fans of the genre to enjoy.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
    Due to a myriad of technical hiccups, finicky controller support and some uneven changes, Disco Elyisum – The Final Cut is disappointingly not the best version of this otherwise sophisticated and ingenious game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Baba Is You
    Baba is You is a delightful puzzle game filled with absurd solutions and situations, asking players to discard what they think they know about games to solve them.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Borderlands Legendary Collection
    While it may not be my cup of tea, Borderlands Legendary Collection is a solid collection of games, and an admirable addition to the Switch’s library.
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