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For 351 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 58% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 100 Total War: Three Kingdoms
Lowest review score: 40 Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 252 out of 351
  2. Mixed: 84 out of 351
  3. Negative: 15 out of 351
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Helldivers 2
    All in, this is great fun, albeit slightly limited in its longevity. While there are unlocks to push for, the core game remains largely the same from the off. However it delivers a good engagement and stress-factor when playing due to the overwhelming odds. And Helldivers 2 is at its best when played with other real-life players in a team situation. Not bad for £35.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    OlliOlli World
    It’s slick, speedy, plays well and addictive and embraces the weird, wonderful and diverse side of skateboarding culture. This is a game all about going on a road trip with your friends, finding crazy spots, pulling mad tricks and skating everything in sight.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
    It’s great to see a Nintendo classic like this get a decent makeover and opens up one of the early Link efforts to a whole new fan base by weighting it in more modern gameplay standards.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Reunion
    Generally speaking we get a very well crafted and well rounded story-driven video game here that’s a fitting end to the Max and Chloe arc. If you love this kind of narrative game then it’s well worth a look.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sairento VR
    Sairento VR deserves enormous recognition for its excellent gameplay loop and extensive replay value.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nioh 2
    Though Team Ninja elevates much of the game from the prototypes the original Nioh was playing with, a few design frustrations (boss setups, camera, hostile UI) prevent the game from being the perfect hardcore RPG experience. Don’t let that criticism put you off, though – once you penetrate the frustration, there’s a genuinely captivating and ruthlessly addictive PlayStation great hidden underneath.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic x Shadow Generations
    The overall package is extensive and both games play well, top drawn speedster stuff for platform gaming fans.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Inertial Drift
    This game is a very decent alternative racing title for the Forza fans to try. And with a lack of titles in general until the new Xbox and Playstation consoles hit shops this winter, it is worth trying out good strong games like this even if they're not accompanied by the blockbuster telly adverts you'd expect from bigger budget hits.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Brothership
    The game plays well enough, just like the Paper Marios before, with a near top-down viewpoint for the puzzle sections. And the visual style is a little different, more cartoony than many of the recent Mario efforts. The brothers are as cute together as ever and their joint fighting is a highlight.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    XCOM: Chimera Squad
    XCOM: Chimera Squad is a polarizing spin on a familiar formula. Some fans will be delighted with the fresh ideas and quippy characters, while others will rue the lack of greater tactical depth and gravitas. For our money, Chimera Squad feels like mostly a side-grade than a firm step forwards or backwards, which still places it as a solid turn-based strategy title, but it’s not the killer sequel we were hoping for.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
    Avatar is a good game that could have been a must-buy had it doubled down on offering very different missions and experiences. That said, if you want to experience a lush world and really dig the movies, you should definitely give this a go.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dying Light 2 Stay Human
    Dying Light 2 doesn’t feel original in the slightest, it is bested elsewhere in visuals and gameplay, but as a total package there’s a lot on offer. And gamers will get their money’s worth out of this zombie-bashing post-apocalypse fearfest. It is a game that leaves you with a constant but strangely addictive edge-of-the-seat sense of stress like a strong horror movie. And plenty to discover in a dark, menacing future world.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Firewall Ultra
    It just needs more content - which is eventually coming down the track - and, for me, a greater fluidity and speed of movement. All in, for £35, well worth a try on PSVR2. But hardcore first-person shooter gamers won’t find the next big thing here just yet.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler 0
    Octopath Traveler O will scratch that role-play itch for gamers seeking a new challenge in the genre this winter. It is a lovely looking title, packed full of hours of turn-based gameplay and a chunky world that you can turn into your own land, albeit with a fairly linear storyline.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
    It's old-school gaming, straight to the point, simple and fun.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Conan Chop Chop
    Not a great title for single-players but definitely easily pickupable gaming fun for one of those lighter evenings with friends.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sociable Soccer 24
    The graphics and sounds are fairly basic but add a unique, somewhat cheeky feel to the game that’ll play into retro fans' nostalgia. Well worth a look if you’re into fast-paced footie fun.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Battlefield 2042
    Overall, a decent shooter that feels a little too overblown for its own good. It’s best elements lie in the past but there’s plenty here to get your teeth into and potentially dozens of hours of multiplayer fun for the winter months.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Divine Knockout
    Divine Knockout is great fun and a fresh take on the Smash Bros style of brawler. It’s quite limited at the moment, there’s only six arenas and eight fighters at launch, but hopefully the makers at Red Beard Games will improve that over time with promised new content. And there’s definitely room for a single player platform story in future too. Well worth a go in the chilly winter months if you love a bit of button bashing action.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ghostrunner 2
    They’ve wisely kept to what made the original game so much fun and the pace is crazy fast as the difficulty ramps up...If you liked the first Ghostrunner it’s a no brainer, for those not into reflex-focused gaming, maybe wait until it drops in price.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Keeper
    It’s meditative and gently puzzling, trying to always be more about being in the moment than the usual gaming tropes of ‘do this’ and ‘do that’ right now. That won’t necessarily be enough for the hardened gamers used to adrenaline-style action play. But it will appeal to those looking for something different in the gaming space.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
    Overall, this is a good chance to revisit one of the defining early stealth action games that really led to many future titles’ signature gameplay, like the Hitman and even Assassin’s Creed series. If you’ve played it before there’s not enough here to warrant another pass. But for those seeking a nostalgia hit, or to try a classic they may have missed, it’s well worth a look.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Gunk
    While the overall offering here feels fresh, all of the various elements of The Gunk have been done before. From the puzzle solving of various Tomb Raider titles to the Uncharted vibe of the lush backdrops and the Luigi-style hoovering up, none of it individually has been done better than the many times before. But as a package, this is a nicely put-together game and a great little addition to the Game Pass’s ever-growing library.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
    This is a must-buy for any Ninja Turtles fans looking for a retro gaming kick to add to their collection. Those less interested in a 90s cartoon classic may find the collection a little too samey.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Immortals of Aveum
    It’s faced-paced, well acted and packed full of thrilling fun. And while it’s certainly not the best FPS we’ve ever encountered, it will scratch that itch until the big boys come out to play in the run-up to Christmas. Gamers should enjoy its change of pace and it’s a shame there was no attempt at a multiplayer as I suspect that’d be this game’s shining mode.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midnight Murder Club
    Overall, a unique and fresh-feeling multiplayer shooter. One that’s neither graphically outstanding or anything other than well-trodden gameplay-wise. However its unique hide-in-the-dark style and fun chaos are well worth a look for such a good price.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
    Overall, a poor Call of Duty but there will still be enough in the multiplayer for fans to enjoy for months to come...Just ignore the campaign unless you have an afternoon to kill.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tides of Tomorrow
    Kudos for coming up with an imaginative new way of pulling people together online that feels fresh.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds 2
    There’s good depth to the role-play elements, weapons, combat and character development, including the introduction of character flaws as well as positive attributes. And the outer worlds look beautiful and lush on screen. A good game, with a wonderful style to it, but nothing you really haven’t played before.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
    Probably one best for the diehard fans.
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    • 71 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Nintendo Labo: Toycon 04 VR Kit
    While it isn’t quite as engrossing as Wii Sports of way back when, it is a strong showcase for the sheer whimsy that Nintendo can wield when it wants too. It might be something of a novelty rather than an immediate addition to your console library, and you might not come back to Labo VR for hours and hours, but it’s incredible toy-cons and magical games will definitely be something you show off to anyone willing to put their head in the back of a bird.
    • 82 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Marathon
    Gameplay is brilliantly addictive, the graphics and sounds standout - it’s just that crappy menu system that falters. There’s more to come from Marathon but this is a great start to a live service shooter and a great rival to the likes of Arc Raiders.

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