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For 1,210 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.1 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Lowest review score: 20 Giana Sisters: Dream Runners
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 770 out of 1210
  2. Mixed: 389 out of 1210
  3. Negative: 51 out of 1210
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Rise of the Tomb Raider
    Crystal Dynamics have effortlessly done the impossible with Rise of the Tomb Raider, crafting a sequel that is superior to their reboot in every single way possible. It’s a bigger, more expansive experience that has a captivating narrative, engrossing gameplay loops and an absolutely stunning presentation. Rise of the Tomb Raider is one of the best action games ever crafted, and a generational leap forward as the series looks towards the horizon. Lara Croft is in good hands.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
    The Phantom Pain is an unusual Metal Gear experience, one that not everybody may enjoy if they cling to systems of old. If they’re willing to adapt and accept this new way of exploring Kojima’s world however, they are going to be blown away, absolutely, and one hundred percent guaranteed. This new open world is one that is begging to be played with, in whatever way a player wishes.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
    Far more than a simple remake, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire returns players to the past, with all the new bells and whistles intact in this latest installment.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trials Rising
    Trials: Rising is a wildly fun game that offers both simplicity and depth in the most satisfying of ways, despite an occasionally annoying soundtrack.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hitman 2
    Hitman 2 feels like a macabre collection of dominos falling and eventually toppling one final piece in a gloriously “accidental” death that can best be summed up as an act of god when the dust has settled. A game that’s more about the journey than the destination, Hitman 2 is lengthy, gruesomely charming and still hiding plenty of secrets up its immaculately dressed sleeves.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    Grand Theft Auto V is at home on PC, with Rockstar pouring an incredible amount of effort and work into their long overdue PC port. There is simply no better way to experience the branching story in Los Santos - setting a new benchmark on what we can expect from the highest tier of visual fidelity in gaming.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
    While Heart of the Swarm definitely sets the groundwork for the next game, it doesn’t do it in a cheap way that leaves you frustrated and cursing at where the game decided to end. Kerrigan stole my heart and made me understand the Swarm. Now my eyes are focused on the Void.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
    Most importantly, it adds closure. There’s no cheap set-up for a sneaky sequel, no cliffhanger ending. Just the door fittingly closing on a series of great – if unfortunate - adventures. While I wouldn’t go so far as to call Uncharted 4 the greatest game that’s ever been made, it is indeed a remarkable one, and undoubtedly the best the Uncharted series has to offer.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode 5: Same Stitch
    Telltale’s second Batman season goes out with a bang, as it boldly reinvents the familiar in grand fashion while ensuring that players have an emotional and personal investment in the crazy twists dealt to them when the Joker runs wild.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank
    This new, reimagined Ratchet and Clank is the superb return of the esteemed series. It's not a simple case of style over substance. Ratchet and Clank plays as good as it looks making it an absolutely easy recommendation.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rayman Legends
    Rayman Legends takes everything that was great about Origins, and using a combination of black magic and near faultless design, manages to make it better.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: Inquisition
    In a few ways, Inquisition feels like a soft reboot of the Dragon Age series. Combat is different, Thedas has changed and the story has never been more about you as a character.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Murasaki Baby
    Murasaki Baby is one of those games that you’ll either end up loving, or you’ll think it’s just another one of those weird for the sake of being weird games.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a love letter to the finer details, as they reinvigorate an open-world setting in startling ways. Its tight combat and engrossing world are icing on a package that just shines from all angles, making it an easy recommendation to not only play on PS4, but to buy one in the first place.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Village
    Resident Evil: Village is equal parts terrifying and empowering. It’s haunting, tense, and filled with all kinds of gruesome action you’ll only ever see in a franchise that revels in its campy nature. Fans of the franchise will no doubt pick up on its familiar beats, but that’s for the best as it strikes a happy balance between fresh and familiar.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Darkwood
    Terrifying, addictive and constantly engaging, Darkwood is a joy to play and begs for multiple runs no matter how scared you are.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nidhogg
    Nidhogg is yet more proof that a simple concept with a simple goal can work, and work well. In a way, it reminds me of a Super Smash Brothers Melee tournament; simple combat and pure competition, that’s what makes Nidhogg so amazing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Wars Pinball
    What more could you ask for from a themed pinball experience? Zen’s love for the most entertaining sport and its source media is unquestioned at this point, and with their latest foray onto the Nintendo Switch they’ve more than proven their passion. They’ve created the ultimate Star Wars pinball experience for fans old and new alike, a collection of nostalgia that has unlimited pinball power.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is the best game in the series by far, sporting some welcomed additions and improvements. Ultimately though, whatever complaints there are are minor, as this is probably one of the deepest games you’ll find on the system and one that will have you playing for hundreds of hours.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Valfaris
    Valfaris is a frenetic, violent homage to classic shooters and heavy metal, with satisfying gameplay and challenging boss encounters, it’ll be appreciated by anybody looking for something fun to head-bang to.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Frostpunk
    Frostpunk is an ingenious blend of city building systems and morally ambiguous decision making. Its mechanics are streamlined enough to be easy to grasp, but it’s tension and demanding nature make it an apocalyptic experience you shouldn’t skip.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
    It’s one of the best Tomb Raider games ever made, and it’ll live up to the Definitive Edition moniker for those gamers who never set foot on Yamatai Island last year.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hitman
    Agent 47 is back and better than ever. The first season of Hitman has produced the definitive Agent 47 experience in a world of intrigue, espionage and murder. Not only the best Hitman game ever made, but also one of the top contenders for game of the year.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NBA 2K19
    Aside from the microtransactions and occasionally tedious load times NBA 2K19 has all the modes, polish, challenges and value you’ve come to expect from the franchise.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Thomas Was Alone
    Simple, straightforward and brilliant indie game. Pick it up at a bargain, or even pay full price; it is worth every penny. So well executed - a definite must play for any and everyone.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 suffers from some technical issues and takes a really long time to kick it into high gear, but when it does, it manages to become a sublime RPG, standing toe to toe with the behemoths of the genre.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon Shield
    Pokémon Sword and Shield is everything that you love about pocket monsters and then some. With an emphasis on sharpening what works and ditching more bloated elements aside to create the best region yet for the franchise, Pokemon Sword and Shield is pocket monster catch ‘em all mania at its very best.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sword / Shield Dual Pack
    Pokémon Sword and Shield is everything that you love about pocket monsters and then some. With an emphasis on sharpening what works and ditching more bloated elements aside to create the best region yet for the franchise, Pokemon Sword and Shield is pocket monster catch ‘em all mania at its very best.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Apex Legends
    Apex Legends is a surprisingly different interpretation of the Battle Royale formula that introduces new rules for engagement while also refining many of the issues the genre has grappled with for months. It's ingenious tagging system and clever character abilities make it a multiplayer shooter that's easy to pick up and play, but also deep enough to sink hundreds of hours into for months to come.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    inFamous: Second Son
    Infamous: Second Son wears its rebellious heart on its sleeve. Brimming with attitude, unrelenting and massive to take in, the game never forgets the most important aspect of game design however, and remains consistently fun.
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    • 71 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Foregone
    Foregone is a simple, well-designed action platformer with just enough roguelike elements to the keep the game interesting but lacks the interesting loot and character customisation that would take it to the next level. [Early Access score = 70]
    • 76 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer
    The Necromancer adds mechanical depth to a game which has hidden the obvious for quite some years. It's an incredible class that's fun to play but extremely overpowered at the moment. [Provisional Score = 80]
    • Critical Hit
      • Posted Jul 11, 2017
    • 72 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    FIFA 21
    It all comes down to the online gameplay which for many is the be all of FIFA, but for now FIFA 21 over-delivers on its promises of making an overall better footballing experience. Its beautiful presentation coupled with gameplay improvements and the constant stream of content makes FIFA 21 a great experience. [Review in Progress Score = 85]
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    Discolored
    Despite its length and level of difficulty, Discolored is a short and sweet exercise in atmosphere and puzzle solving. Two hours of clever ideas and gorgeous visuals.
    • 88 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps
    So far, Ori and the Will of the Wisps has taken my breath away. It’s possibly one of the most aesthetically gorgeous games I’ve ever played, even if some parts do feel like they’ve been ripped straight from the first game and the soundtrack is masterful in every sense of the word. [Provisional Score = 90]
    • 57 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris
    Destiny 2’s first substantial piece of DLC may look pretty, but it’s a surface fix that misses the mark on truly pushing the series forward. [Provisional Score = 6.5]
    • 62 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Ooblets
    Ooblets is an excellent farming RPG with loads of deep customisation options and a satisfying progression arc, that’s weighed down by an irritatingly cute aesthetic and a battle system that feels like it should have stayed in the oven for a few more hours. [Early Access score = 80]
    • 75 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is as deep as it is gorgeous. I can’t wait to jump back in for some more action this week.

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