Critical Hits' Scores

  • Games
For 172 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 11% same as the average critic
  • 39% 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
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 8 out of 172
172 game reviews
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Split Fiction breaks free from the shadow of It Takes Two, blending story and gameplay with unmatched creativity. It's a heartfelt tribute to gaming that everyone should experience.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Wilds stumbles with weak story and PS5 performance, but its core gameplay delivers pure hunting fun. With 30+ hours of content and future updates, it’s the best modern entry and a perfect starting point for newcomers.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered preserves classic titles with updated visuals and a great toggle feature, but uneven game quality makes it hard to recommend at full price. Best for fans or on sale.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes time to pick up, but it’s a solid entry in the series. Controlling Goro Majima again is a highlight that fans will enjoy.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Warriors Abyss is a fun, no-frills game perfect for relaxing after heavier titles, but its high price tag makes it hard to recommend. Best to wait for a sale or subscription drop.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Avowed offers fun combat, strong characters, and an engaging world, but falls short due to repetitive enemies, shallow narrative, and technical issues. Fans of The Outer Worlds will enjoy it, but don’t expect a new Baldur’s Gate 3 or Skyrim.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero delivers solid tactical RPG gameplay, but suffers from excessive tutorials, awkward camera angles, and slow-paced dialogue. Still, if you enjoy long battles and dungeon crawling, it's a rewarding experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II expands the story and improves combat, offering a rich experience for series fans. While complex for newcomers and lacking Portuguese subtitles, it’s a rewarding sequel for those invested in Calvard.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 refines everything the original did well, with stunning graphics, engaging storytelling, and more balanced combat. It's one of the best medieval experiences available, faithful to the series' realistic proposal.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 arrives on PC as the definitive version, delivering excellent performance and support for advanced technologies like AMD’s FSR 3.1 and Frame Generation. Even on mid-range hardware, the game runs at a stable 60 FPS, showcasing impressive optimization. However, some bugs affecting character rendering and enemy AI may hinder progression, making it advisable to wait for additional hotfixes before diving in.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5 REVO is an essential title for fans of the series and players who enjoy technical and well-balanced fighting games. It doesn’t try to reinvent the formula but refines what was already excellent. Now, we can only hope that this franchise revival is a sign that the next Virtua Fighter will arrive in full force.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite Donkey Kong Country Returns HD being flawless in every aspect and a standout example of how to make a platformer, the remaster adds few reasons for returning players to buy it again.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Eternal Strands has brilliant gameplay but a weak story. It’s easy to love or hate. If you value exploration and mechanics, there’s a great game here—just don't mind the dialogues.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite: Resistance is easier and more fun-focused than past games. The shift is welcome, avoiding tedious repetition in more accessible difficulty modes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a game I almost gave up on during the first hour, but after getting past that initial difficulty wall, it became increasingly fun and enjoyable, and I really liked my journey with Arlo and his companions.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC is the definitive version, with improved graphics, new lighting, and DLSS. Despite stutters and pop-ups, it's great for Remake fans.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Meals is a cooking game where you run a monster food truck, facing strategic challenges and preparing exotic dishes across 20 missions. Play solo or in co-op—great for Overcooked fans with a creative twist.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is an updated version of a series entry that originated on the Wii, but only reached the West via PlayStation 3. With an interesting story that takes time to pick up pace, this chapter features some of the most complex and enjoyable combat and crafting systems in the franchise.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Enjoyable at first, Dynasty Warriors: Origins loses momentum with a dull story, repetitive late-game missions, and a slow, exhausting final stretch, but the game has a fun and engaging combat.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Freedom Wars Remastered does a good job at what it sets out to do: the visual overhaul is great, and it’s the definitive version of the game with various graphical and gameplay improvements. Unfortunately, a simple remaster can’t fix all of the game’s issues, such as awkward animations and highly repetitive combat.

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