COGconnected's Scores

  • Games
For 4,978 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Final Fantasy XVI
Lowest review score: 10 Wander (2013)
Score distribution:
4983 game reviews
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Would a game like this ultimately steal months of my life, like some bigger titles? No. But it is super fun to play as the casual – yet deep – game that it is.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A story David Lynch would be proud of, great music, and twitch-action gameplay are even more reasons to pick this up and give it a shot.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The glorious visuals and soundtrack make one feel like they are redirecting an episode of the recent Battlestar Galatica reboot.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    If you’re itching to bounce around and solve puzzles, you could do worse than Shiftlings – just don’t expect a mind altering experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The overall presentation of the game has been refined and polished into something even more admirable that makes the game not only more enjoyable, but easier to get accustomed to.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The hack and slash side really can get repetitive while the strategy element is, for the unprepared, is downright scary.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Great artwork, enjoyable music, and compelling gameplay, what more could a game really need?
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Ori and the Blind Forest is a title that has set the bar high for modern day “Metroidvania” games. From the original artwork and the enveloping soundtrack to the pixel perfect control and heartfelt narrative, anyone who plays this game will find themselves hooked from the get-go.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As long as the network issues can be sorted out, I have a lot of great expectations for Helldivers. This can easily be one of the most fun co-op experiences all year, for both indie and AAA titles.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You’re getting a buttery smooth gameplay experience, gorgeous graphics… but by and large this is the exact same game you played back on your 360 or PS3.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    If not for the unique film noir storytelling combined with a stylized black and white look, White Night could have been one of the more forgettable survival horror games of 2015. Unfair enemies and camera issues dampens an experience which otherwise should have been much better than the sum of its parts.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The battles you fight in are incredibly fast paced and frenetic, exactly what you would expect and hope for from a Dragon Ball game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For the asking price, you get a solid amount of fun, varied gameplay, and solid audio to top it off. The only thing that can drag this game down is the camera controls at times, and some issues with aiming in Demolition mode, but these issues could well be tweaked later on.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It performs extremely poorly.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you are a Zen Pinball fanatic then you have likely already downloaded the new tables. Those new to the franchise may want to look elsewhere unless you want your first experience to be a CastleStorm experience.
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    In the end this game does manage to show off what some of the benefits of The New 3DS are, but the short gameplay length and shortcomings of the 2011 original that are still evident (e.g. pixely visuals when close to the ground environments) just can’t push this game into the realm of must have for The New 3DS.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Featuring stunning visuals, strong storyline and tense gameplay, Republique Remastered is quite easily one of the better stealth games I have played in quite some time.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It certainly isn’t awful, but what strengths it does have only really appeal to the Kirby faithful, or less serious gamers.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    If you were a fan of Myst back in the day and long to have that old school point and click adventure back, then you’ll most likely enjoy The Mare, even if the horror genre isn’t your thing. If you’re looking for the next Slenderman or simply a scary game, look elsewhere, as you won’t find that here.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    The best the franchise has looked to date and the fighting is more enjoyable than ever.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a fun, pretty and polished game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    When it comes down to it, this is a must-play game for those who enjoy adventure games of this style – but it definitely sticks to the tried-and-true point n’ click genre.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Despite some very minor misses in gameplay, Ready at Dawn sets a very high bar in terms of both presentation and story offering up one of the best experiences to date on your PS4.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    My only request for any future instalments that may be planned would be for somebody to please turn on the frickin’ lights.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In the end, I enjoyed my time with Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock. Anyone who has history playing these types of games will feel right at home – just don’t expect anything really new.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Overall, Total War: Attila ends up being a pretty enjoyable game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    While it’s high points are among the most fun I’ve had in recent memory, it’s problems and low points ultimately win out. If you have a solid group of five you can count on to play with at all times, Evolve might be worth a look. With some balancing, I could even see Evolve becoming quite popular among the hardcore e-sports types. For the rest of us who just want to jump in and have some fun, I’d recommend looking elsewhere.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    As great as Grow Home can be, there is a bit of a tedious process in climbing a 2000m beanstalk and not falling.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It was fun, especially if you enjoy Metroidvania style games or Greek mythology. I’m excited to see more from Alientrap in the future.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the gameplay aspects of Grim Fandango have not aged gracefully. Even saying poorly is being kind. Yet the world, the characters and stories it contains are still top shelf. Go for the adventure, stick around for the laughs.

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