Cultured Vultures' Scores

  • Games
For 552 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Psychonauts 2
Lowest review score: 20 Unknown Fate
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 23 out of 552
552 game reviews
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Thymesia sports fast 3D action combat that's engaging and unique to the subgenre, where flashy combos with multiple weapons lead to meaningful progression for skilled players. Unfortunately, the game does little else to separate itself from the soulslike pack.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite a plethora of decently challenging and fast-paced levels, Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity’s lack of level and gameplay variety stop it from being the next arcade classic.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sonic Superstars is full of ideas, and while not all of them land (especially the co-op), the inventiveness on show and core gameplay makes it worth checking out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a mixed bag. A fantastic returning campaign, some decent multiplayer and terrible co-op makes MW an interesting entry.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Total War: Rome Remastered is a solid technical remaster of a classic game, but fails to legitimately improve and adapt for modern sensibilities.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Iron Danger won’t change your world, but it’s a wholly unique game that may appeal to dungeon crawling fans.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hitching framerates and drab visuals take away from an otherwise decent hack and slash with a terrific atmosphere.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pikuniku is a bizarre and often hilarious puzzle platformer that is too hamstrung by its brisk campaign to make it much more than a neat distraction.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The performance issues may hamper the immersion and fun in a world with a structure that only has so much to offer.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rain of Reflections: Chapter 1 is a competent point and click adventure with fun ideas and an interesting world.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A bare-knuckle slugfest, Skybolt Zack is a scrappy rhythm platformer with fun to be had for those who don’t throw in the towel.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The jank and glitches present in RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business make it hard to give it a higher score, but this is about as fun as uncomplicated FPS games get. Buy it, blast through it over a weekend, smile the entire time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The experience is mired only by several bland game features, some grating repetitiveness, and an odd lack of personality from the officers.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The new polish looks nice, but there isn’t much to keep any newcomers coming around.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sons of Ra is a tight and fast-paced competitive game with a neat setting and flavorful presentation, though does suffer from some balancing issues.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Way of the Hunter is a deep and immersive hunting sim with beautiful visuals that fans of the genre will love. Unfortunately, its slow-burn gameplay and pacing, combined with the precise shooting mechanics make this game hard to recommend for new players.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The undead series about the undead stumbles a little in its revival episode, though it still retains tension, great setpieces, and undeniable heart.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An unremarkable story is outshined by engaging, if difficult, puzzles, and a persistently creepy atmosphere.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ditching the simulation-heavy gameplay of previous Olympic games is a smart move that creates a more enjoyable experience, especially in multiplayer, but there’s still a lack of lasting replay value.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While it's not perfect, Super Arcade Football is an entertaining way to enjoy the beautiful game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Astra Exodus is a fairly decent 4X strategy game with some interesting ideas and a surprisingly good tactical combat system, but it’s bogged down by a lack of polish and some technical issues.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a blindingly bright love letter to the entire series with a sheen that’s often diminished by its own technical shortcomings.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid first lap for a racer that might need a bit more time to hit top speed, LEGO 2K Drive is still worth playing whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite its faults, Bear With Me has a lot of charm and heart. It likely won't blow you away, but there is enough content with The Complete Collection to warrant your attention.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While repetition defines The Sojourn as more of an attractive collection of brain teasers than a rich narrative experience, its intricate levels and creative puzzle design will engage any player looking for gratifying challenges of a slower pace.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With some post-launch love to improve some of the more lacking areas, AO Tennis 2 could be a real winner. For now, though, it is likely a game that only dedicated tennis fans will truly enjoy.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While Maneater could be regarded as something of a one-trick pony, it’s still a very good trick that you’ll enjoy while it lasts.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WWE 2K Battlegrounds isn’t a bad game, especially coming out in such a disappointing time, but it may have done better on the mobile market and won’t scratch the itch for every fan. With some tweaks, however, Battlegrounds could be seen as an entertaining, above mediocre distraction, with a goofy look, remembered as the less offensive alternative.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Icewind Dale and Planescape: Torment are undeniably great games but even with updated graphics and improvements to control schemes, they show their age and are not well suited to home consoles.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Phoenix Point successfully introduces a slew of new features and mechanics that sufficiently evolve the XCOM-inspired genre of strategy games, though is brought down by some buggy, wonky, and unbalanced implementation of some mechanics.

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