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For 71 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 53% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Donkey Kong Bananza
Lowest review score: 40 Dreamcore
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 71
  3. Negative: 2 out of 71
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Shadows
    Ubisoft Quebec renders feudal Japan with breathtaking detail and sets up two fascinating leads to experience its warring period with, but the trade-offs between the dual playstyles and frustrating control issues will likely test your patience during this epic journey. You'll still push through for the sake of Assassin's Creed Shadows' epic narrative and virtual historical tourism, but when compared with other older open world games set in Japan, you just wish it could feel more fun in the hands.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wanderstop
    While it may drip feed its story for longer than necessary and doesn't really go out of its way to subvert the cosy game, those who are looking for a way to relax will find comfort in the intricate and charming processes of making tea to pass the time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Revenge of the Savage Planet
    A deliriously vibrant journey into absurdity, Revenge of the Savage Planet is a feast for the eyes and a treat for anyone looking for something unashamedly different, even if the game's Metroidvania style can dampen the escapism.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
    Like a Dragon's swashbuckling adventure welcomes all for seafaring silliness. Whether you're beating up landlubbers or storming the deck, modern day marauding proves surprisingly easy - and difficult to put down.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits
    Ember Lab's visually enchanting debut showcases its animation expertise that translates well to Switch 2, even if its Pixar comparisons are superficial at best, wrapped in a competent but safe 3D action-adventure title.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Promise Mascot Agency
    There's genuine charm in Promise Mascot Agency that will definitely appeal to audiences already into Japanese culture and crime drama. Just be prepared to wade through the busywork of the management sim side to enjoy it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Call of the Elder Gods
    A clever and pulpy cosmic mystery, Call of the Elder Gods is at its best when the focus is on puzzles, because its world never feels quite as deep as the ideas driving it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ChainStaff
    A bit uneven, but when it’s in motion, swinging, flipping, doing its weird alien thing, it’s hard not to like ChainStaff.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
    Offroading, massive hordes, and synth-driven tension create a unique Carpenter-inspired experience, even if the grind can feel punishing.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Directive 8020
    The game delivers believable virtual actors and a sci-fi horror that's at once familiar and fresh, but Directive 8020's focus on lacklustre survival-horror gameplay over a meaningful, choice-driven narrative dilutes what originally made the studio's brand of cinematic horror stand out.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MARVEL MaXimum Collection
    A relentlessly nostalgic, often rewarding showcase of '90s games, Marvel MaXimum Collection relies on its arcade classics and hidden gems to paper over the cracks made by its duo of Spider-Man & Venom releases.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WILL: Follow The Light
    TomorrowHead Studio's debut is technically impressive in its use of UE5's lighting. Will: Follow The Light's execution may be bumpier in other areas, while the story might not linger in the memory for long, but it still makes for a stunning and unforgettable trip to the north in all its desolate beauty.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Outbound
    A wonderfully realised, stylised world ripe for exploration, but what you find in Outbound's vibrant wilderness rarely surprises.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
    A stylish, slow-burning detective game that rewards patience, observation, and a love of clever storytelling, but it rarely reinvents the genre.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Syberia - Remastered
    A remaster that toys with nostalgia, adds visual polish, and rekindles my love of puzzles, but small technical issues plague Syberia Remaster.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers
    An inventive revival that elevates a forgotten series with deep combat and personality, but uneven pacing, thin content, and inconsistent visuals hold Rushing Beat X back.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fighting Force Collection
    More time capsule than must-play, Fighting Force Collection preserves a messy, excessive era of PlayStation history, where fun mattered more than polish. A collection that hits harder if you were gaming in the '90s.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Survival Kids
    Hardly groundbreaking, but Survival Kids makes for a breezy co-op island adventure game that's only recommended if you have friends and family to play with together in the same room. But with Marcus Brigstocke's narration and an in-house Unity team based in the UK, it's nice to see the Switch 2 launch line-up has some British sensibilities just like Switch 1 had with Snipperclips.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Flint: Treasure of Oblivion
    At times Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is charming and inventive, punctuated by expressive comic panels that get you aboard for the voyage, and in other moments weighed down by ambition and complexity.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
    Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour isn't something I'd recommend to everyone as their first purchase for the Switch 2 if what you're after is fun first. But if you are intrigued by what's going under the hood of your new console, then this is still a highly insightful and playful way of learning about it. And the price of admission is at least cheaper than a ticket to the Nintendo Museum.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Beneath
    Beneath is far from perfect. It’s janky, unoriginal, and technically uneven, but also brave, atmospheric, and built with love.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary
    It's hundreds of classic Boulder Dash caves feeding my nostalgia with new levels and a level editor. Though the new visuals occasionally clutter the precise, satisfying puzzle gameplay, the classic caves remain simple and satisfying.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Basketball Classics
    This pixel art throwback nails pick-up-and-play fun, but Basketball Claissics' rough edges, shallow modes, and inconsistent mechanics leave me wanting just a bit more.

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