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For 2,616 reviews, this publication has graded:
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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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    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
    One of the best JRPGs released in ages, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is as charming as it is intricate, full of expressive characters and addictive gameplay systems that mesh together in perfect harmony.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Astral Chain
    Astral Chain is a fantastic character action game that reimagines the subgenre at its core with a completely original and immensely satisfying combat system.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Far Cry Primal
    Far Cry Primal is a fantastic standalone title that also has enough historical research meat to keep history nerds happy.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fae Farm
    Fae Farm is by far my favourite all-around simulator to date. With its cute style, creative creatures and special attention to what players want from their sim games, Phoenix Labs has delivered an outstanding title.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Knight
    Arkham Knight is quite simply the Batman game that anyone who obsesses over the caped crusader always dreamed would exist.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Puyo Puyo Tetris
    Puyo Puyo Tetris is a beautiful, wonderful, joyful game with loads of content that any Switch owner should pick up immediately. One of the very best puzzle games ever made.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Age of Mythology: Retold
    Age of Mythology: Retold is a masterful blend of nostalgia and innovation that fans and newcomers will both cherish.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania
    Vampire Survivor’s loving tribute, Ode to Castlevania, has come around full circle (of the moon) for an incredible add on that increases the fun of the main game ten fold.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Talos Principle: Reawakened
    Everything that was great about The Talos Principle has been made new again with The Talos Principle: Reawakened. A brand-new DLC called In The Beginning and full remastering of the game and its other DLC lets players relive all of their favourite puzzles with stunning graphical upgrades to boot.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance eclipses its predecessor in every way, making it one of the best turn-based JPRGs of the year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Candleman
    If you're looking for an adorable game with tight platforming, a unique lighting mechanic, fantastic graphics and level design then Candleman if for you.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fear the Spotlight
    Fear the Spotlight delivers an incredibly impactful and unsettling story that will linger in my memory long after the credits roll.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    REPLACED
    With its sharp presentation, REPLACED will have you grappling with emotions, and it was well worth the wait.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Team Sonic Racing
    Team Sonic Racing refines and advances the genre in creative ways that make it a must play for both kart racing and Sonic fans alike, which is easy to do thanks to its budget price.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a stunning remake that staunchly secures the series’ leading place in modern RPGs.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Super Mario Odyssey
    How Nintendo somehow keeps their lil’ platforming plumbing mascot relevant and exciting decades later is a mystery, but there’s no denying the company has delivered another Mario masterpiece for The Switch.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Pentiment
    Pentiment is a vibrant adventure that fully embraces its time period, artistic style, and sense of mystery. It’s methodical pacing and focus on dialogue won’t appeal to everyone, but Pentiment knows what it wants to be and does it exceptionally well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth
    Afterbirth is basically a love letter to the base game, introducing items and mechanics that perfectly entwine themselves with the main game to improve and compliment the already unforgettable experience that is The Binding of Isaac. If you liked Rebirth, you’d be doing yourself a major disservice by not treating yourself to Afterbirth.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Hi-Fi Rush
    Hi-Fi RUSH is a highly enjoyable action-adventure fuses the solid, hack n’ slash combat of Devil May Cry with enthralling rhythm-based mechanics, while also blurring the lines between anime and Saturday Morning Cartoons to deliver a larger-than-life protagonist whose story is just as much fun to watch as he is to play.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Esoteric Ebb
    Esoteric Ebb brings an enthralling mystery to the forefront of Indie Gaming, a must-play.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Ghost of Tsushima
    Ghost of Tsushima is an excellent homage to classic samurai films and a darn good game to boot. It is truly a master class in presentation and has fun, engaging gameplay throughout.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Thimbleweed Park
    Thimbleweed Park is an excellent experience made by masters of their craft. Every speck of it drips with quality and care.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    God of War: Ragnarok
    With vivid environments and incredible acting, God of War Ragnarök is the sequel that we have been waiting for.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter: World
    Monster Hunter World is one of the best games of the year, and it shines brightly on the PC.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Owlboy
    Owlboy is a phenomenal adventure that succeeds in telling a captivating story with interesting characters and enjoyable gameplay.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition
    NieR:Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition is an outstanding port of a must-play action-RPG, and should serve as the gold standard of Switch ports from now on.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    OPUS: Prism Peak
    Opus: Prism Peak is a remarkable narrative experience with a clear love of the art of photography and a genuine message to impart.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Severed
    As challenging as it is rewarding, Severed is a reason to dust of your PS Vita and get slashing.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    It’s still a FromSoft game, and it feels like one, from the familiar fonts and dialogue to fast-travel options and epic boss fights, but it’s both fresh and familiar, and still as challenging and mysterious as its predecessors.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shadow Warrior 2
    It may be neither the numbers-haven that Path of Exile is, nor the speedrun-viable shooter than the new DOOM is, but Shadow Warrior 2 strikes an excellent balance between the two; there’s loads of ways to customize your play style and oodles of loot to keep you entertained, but there’s a really robust shooter underneath—something I feel it does much better than Borderlands, if I’m honest.
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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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