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
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Visions of Mana marks a solid return to the series, featuring an emotionally engaging storyline and striking visuals. However, the side quests and voice acting may turn some players off.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Last Day of June wants you to feel a certain way, but the way it goes about it is clumsy and haphazard, and the visuals are unsettling.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    With stunning hand-painted graphics and simple platforming and puzzles Seasons after Fall is sure to be adored by many.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    King of Meat thankfully doesn’t take itself seriously and provides good fun for friends that want to cooperate (or compete) in stages together. An easy recommend for a casual gamer.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Not at all afraid to reveal its sense of humor, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is a solid remaster of its original, camp-filled 2002 incarnation that both franchise fans and newcomers are bound to enjoy.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Homeworld 3 balances incredibly technical gameplay with streamlined mechanics that is easy to get into, but difficult to master.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Absolver is a game that rewards players with a unique Kung-Fu fighter to master.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes The Awakened is a solid entry to the franchise by Ukrainian developer Frogwares, and I hope to see some DLC in the future to keep the adventure going.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even though The Expanse: A Telltale Series has some of the issues with diversity in gameplay and monotony when outside of dialogue, it's clear Telltale Games is back in action.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Coromon is a must play for Pokémon fans, and although it has flaws, fans who normally steer clear of like minded games might find reprieve here, especially for its good price and portability due to the Switch port.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    “Wastelands” has a better understanding of what makes Life is Strange 2’s story work, and is more enticing for it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ys: Memories of Celceta doesn’t shine quite as brightly as it did when it was a handheld exclusive, but it’s perfect for fans of the Ys series and anyone looking to speed through a shorter JRPG.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom is a great game and an even greater collaboration between iconic franchises.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    People will call Donut County an indie darling, and those people will be right.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s still a halfway entertaining game and one of the better uses of the license.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite technical issues, Star Wars Outlaws was an incredibly engrossing adventure from its unique story perspective and engaging gameplay. It is the scoundrel story fans have always wanted.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tempest 4000 is a love letter to fans of the original and Tempest 2000 on the Atari Jaguar, for everyone else, the game is a fun but hard to master, arcade-style, synth-heavy romp.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Long Dark is the perfect survival game for Canadian kids who grew up with frozen toes and winter camping.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo Sport returns the Gran Turismo series to the Playstation 4, with fantastic graphics that push the boundaries for realistic driving simulation. However, this game feels thinner than its predecessors, with less of a focus on solo driving and campaign simulation. The gameplay is crisp and smooth, the menus are well built for the most part, but the lack of a polished campaign mode like what was found in prior releases reduces overall enjoyment for the player who isn’t intent on playing online in the official races each day.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Far Harbor bears so many of the same problems of Fallout 4 base game that more often than not, I was having a bad time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Duke Nukem is a surprisingly snug fit in a game he wasn’t intended for.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Life Is Strange’s first episode is a compelling, but awkwardly written introduction to a promising story.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blade Strangers is accessible to players of any skill thanks to simplified combat, but still leaves room for the more competitive players to shine.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Thanks to great art direction and tone, Evil Genius 2 is a base builder that is captivating to play, even if it gets tiresome at times.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you can look past a plethora of bugs, backtracking and glitches, there’s an interesting game hidden here.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aliens: Dark Descent is a great strategy game with a lot of replayability and is set in the perfect horror franchise, even if long-time fans of the genre may have some minor complaints.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite a lack of scares, Static Dread: The Lighthouse combines an engaging gameplay hook with a compelling narrative to keep players invested right up to the end.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel MAXimum Collection is a retro-videogame compilation of arcade and home classics that can live on the quality of its included X-Men, Avengers and Spider-Man beat-‘em-up titles alone, offering stellar value to both gamers and collectors looking to pick up a digital or physical copy for their game library.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Its structured nature and digestible missions make it perfect for playing for short periods on the go, but its deep alchemy mechanics will keep players engrossed for hours when playing at home.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fate/Extella Link improves upon Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star in nearly every way, even if it still struggles in many areas.

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