Daily Star's Scores

  • Games
For 355 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 58% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 39% 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 Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition
Lowest review score: 40 Payday 3
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 15 out of 355
358 game reviews
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It’s all light hearted fun aimed at connecting people both in local co-op and online.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Those who loved the original will immensely enjoy stepping back into this dead town. But modern gamers who have no association with the history could likely find it a bit bland compared to today’s more speedy, interactive games.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    You’ll find yourself quickly and expertly tossing pots to distract baddies, stacking boxes and tables for extra height and firing out little green critters to fight for you, while you run around enemies to escape. It’s a joy to play, looks great and an excellently crafted mashup of gaming ideas to deliver a fresh-feeling new Zelda.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There are some lovely 2D side-scrolling moments too, which helps to break up the gameplay. You can even replay your faves in a new option.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The result is a fully fledged puzzle platforming game, packed with collectibles, funny boss battles and amazing little gimmicks that realise the full destiny of the PS5’s unique playability as well as giving Super Mario a run for his money.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hopefully in time, more maps and modes will give Concord a discernable, standout place in the crowded FPS market. Right now it’s a decent more-of-the-same option and a missed opportunity for Sony.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is an excellent start by the Ubisoft bods and I suspect the inevitable follow-up will fare better once more varied gameplay is added into the mix.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is very much a revamped version of a classic game. It’s nicely brought up to modern gaming visuals by the Nintendo bods but remains at its heart a very strong video game in the Mario franchise.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's old-school gaming, straight to the point, simple and fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are seeking an interactive, heavy themed, intense movie this is your game. If you’re after a hands-on player, maybe wait until it drops in price. Unless of course you have already got the Game Pass subscription, in which case it’s yours to try now.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is the racing equivalent of EA Sport’s not-Fifa football franchise FC24...It now delivers all the same realism, audio and visual fidelity while also never losing sight that it’s a good video game that will keep players coming back for more.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rogueport is packed with fun and danger in equal parts and tons of personality, almost a character itself. And Mario of course holds it all together with some wonderful gameplay, comedy and an interesting storyline.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While this type of game has obviously been done better and bigger in the decades since, old school gamers will love stepping back into this world. Modern players may find it interesting but not vital.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    By pulling on the strings of many a modern classic they’ve been able to deliver a fun, tough, playable title that’s addictive and enjoyable. But it can be improved on in both image style and gameplay if there is a sequel.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A strong and much-wanted tennis game that helps to fill a gap in the sporting gaming market.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The graphics are truly standout and the audio plays a nice role in enhancing the overall feel of the game. An absolute bargain for the price.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    As it stands we have a rather generic and repetitive short lived battle game that’s lacking any real gameplay innovation. The story is dull and there are not enough laughs.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The story unfolds at a nice pace that allows you to dip out and into side quests throughout the map to become a part of a wider nation-shaping arc. Rise of the Ronin is another cracking PS5 exclusive.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With that lovely Nintendo animation and colourful visuals it looks amazing on both the Switch screen and the bigger docked TV. A solid but not outstanding effort by the Nintendo peeps.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Well worth a look if you’re seeking the comfort of nostalgia with some quality acting talent.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, a fun, fast and busy VR game that combines two differing play elements to deliver an addictive shooter/swinger action title.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Overall, this a deep and wonderful game packed full of exploration, juicy combat and a strong story - if you can follow all the lore it pumps out. Square Enix have done a great job again of delivering a unique Final Fantasy world, in this case revamped for the modern gamer from an old classic.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The sound is decent and helps to build that classic Stranger Things atmosphere. But the story isn’t all that and, overall, this game is more of a missed opportunity than a breakthrough in the VR horror genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Perfection is hard to achieve, especially in the world of video games – but WWE 2K24 comes as close to that as any previous game has so far.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There’s enough here to warrant both a return for gamers long in the tooth enough to remember the original and newcomers who have never seen a Mario Vs Donkey Kong before...Cute, fun, head-scratching stuff.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There is plenty of wild action and adventure to be had in Suicide Squad. And it is certainly worth a look if you like the idea of a decent mix between games like Guardians of the Galaxy, Gotham Knights and Sunset Overdrive.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Well worth revisiting if you’ve played before and a must-buy at £45 for those new to Part II.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    But generally Prince of Persia plays simply and well, like an old school arcade button basher.

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