CGMagazine's Scores

  • Games
For 2,615 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 Final Fantasy XV
Lowest review score: 10 Vroom in the Night Sky
Score distribution:
2627 game reviews
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Alien: Rogue Incursion successfully transports players to the terrifying world of the Aliens Franchise in a VR experience that doesn't overstay its welcome.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 had a lot of promise, with its gripping story and beautiful landscapes, at least until the technical issues started showing up and completely ruined the experience.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 2 on PC brings with it all the action of the PlayStation 5 release, now in full swing on capable hardware with minimum road bumps along the way.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hello Kitty Island Adventure is the perfect cozy time sink. Now that it is on Nintendo Switch and PC, its rich world and consistent updates will make it a part of my regular rotation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Robobeat is a solid rhythm-based shooter with an amazing soundtrack made even better by its built-in audio studio for players to use their own music in the game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden II Black takes an already solid entry into the series and gives it a modern and bloody coat of paint that signals the return of the legendary franchise.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O does its job at introducing new fans to the franchise. It’s a fun refresh of an older game, but you won’t be missing out if you don’t pick up this title.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite: Resistance sticks to its guns and plays it safe, reiterating everything that makes the series great without introducing anything new.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines intense action with some minor roguelike elements for a Tower Defence game like no other.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cuisineer is a delicious dungeon crawler served with a scrumptious side of restaurant sim that is sure to leave players satisfied.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Whether you’ll enjoy Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles depends purely on nostalgia, but for the modern day this game just doesn’t hold up.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a masterpiece, featuring exceptional characters, stunning environments, engaging combat mechanics, and captivating performances that hold up even after a third playthrough. It is a game everyone should experience.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Synduality Echo of Ada has an addictive value at first, but needs to add more content and customizability to maintain concurrent player base.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Graces F Remastered is a worthy return to one of the more underrated entries into the series for a brand new console generation to enjoy.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country Returns HD brings everything good from both the Wii and 3DS versions of the title to the Nintendo Switch, including the extra levels included in the 3DS version.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana makes a handful of smart improvements to an already great action RPG, making it look and feel better than ever.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered feels a bit archaic by modern standards, but it still tells a compelling tale of vampires and vengeance that highly entertains while also challenging gamers with brain-wracking environmental puzzles.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    On Your Tail tells an interesting story by engaging the player in a simple life sim with intriguing crime-solving elements.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Home Sports is a less-than-stellar attempt at bringing a compilation of sports into a single package. Between no replay value, bigger game area requirements and some funky physics, it’s safe to say to skip this one.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fairy Tail 2 is a highly polished, cel-shaded action-JRPG that faithfully adapts the final dramatic arc of the Fairy Tail franchise into video game form, but its severe lack of onboarding for newcomers risks alienating a much larger potential audience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Naiad is an immersive and accessible adventure that’s unabashedly sweet and delightfully simple.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Despite its flaws, the unsettling atmosphere and experimental narrative make Among Ashes a fascinating experience for horror fans.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the best title in the franchise and provides a non-intimidating onboard ramp to the simulator franchise, but game crashes and performance issues can be frustrating.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While a little simple, Rita’s Rewind brings back the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for a thrilling jaunt into the past, capturing the hype of the source material.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes a strong attempt to bring Indy back to gaming with a great narrative and exceptional puzzles, but its minute-to-minute gameplay suffers from frequent perspective changes and clunky combat.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Darktide finds interesting ways to utilize the PS5 hardware for an intense experience that is highly enjoyable.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is a little bumpy and not particularly well-built for the Switch, but ultimately this classic ride is still a lot of fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Thaumaturge blends cosmic horror, mature themes, brutal combat, and a sense of exploration like no game before it. A perfect fit for any horror fan looking to dive into the horrors of the real world.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island has some interesting ideas, but may be a bit too slow for some players.

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