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On average, this publication grades 2.8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
Lowest review score: 10 Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Volume One
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,684 out of 4836
  2. Mixed: 1,725 out of 4836
  3. Negative: 427 out of 4836
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Super Beat Sports
    I want to stress that Super Beat Sports isn't a bad game. It's well crafted, and it's nice to take a few minutes to play a song before going off and doing something entirely different. Rhythm game diehards can sink a lot of time into going for perfect (or near perfect, which is all the platinum medals require) on all of the different songs. But this isn't the mainstream must-play like Harmonix has had in its history. Heck, it isn't even a must-play for people who like quirky little rhythm games, because others have done it better in the past.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Snipperclips Plus: Cut It Out, Together!
    The Snipperclips DLC makes an already sweet game even sweeter. Most of the new levels slot perfectly into the existing package, bringing fresh ideas that feel right at home without covering too much of the same ground as before. If you're picking up the all-in Snipperclips Plus bundle, it can be hard to tell where the original game ends and the DLC begins -- it's that seamlessly integrated.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Monopoly for Nintendo Switch
    Monopoly for Nintendo Switch isn’t awful; it just feels like a first draft.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DOOM
    Bethesda did it -- they ported Doom to a Nintendo console. It might not be the prettiest version, but it works, and it was enough to get me to play it all over again.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: WWII
    Call of Duty: WWII is a satisfying experience. It is also easily one of the best-looking and feature-packed iterations of the franchise to date. But the cracks are definitely showing, with years of repetition getting ever-harder to disguise. The game will please a huge contingent of its dedicated fanbase, but its reliance on the status quo might be wearying for others.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Sonic Forces
    It's mostly just exceedingly average. Levels are short enough where I never once felt like they were a chore to complete, and there's enough variation in there in terms of setpieces where you can really start to see the framework of an expansive, epic Sonic. Hopping around Eggman's base in space while navigating moving platforms gives me flashbacks to the great pair of Sonic Adventure games -- a simpler time.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Creeping Terror
    Creeping Terror is a short, serviceable title that pays tribute to a bygone era of horror gaming. That sentence is probably the nicest thing I can say about it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Episode 5: Don't Stop Believin'
    Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series' finale is more a whimper than a bang, but it's not disappointing enough to taint the good times I've had so far with this crew. I can only hope that the narrative seeds planted here turn into something substantial in the future, as this is a family I'd like to stick around with, if I can.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds
    The Frozen Wilds doesn't feel like a must-play add-on, but it's more Horizon Zero Dawn.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Splasher
    While I do wish that there was a bit more of it, what’s here is phenomenal.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Lucky's Tale
    If stripping VR is what Playful Corp needs to do to reach a bigger audience so be it, but a version with optional VR would have been ideal.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back
    It doesn't feel like much love went into this project in almost every aspect. It's probably the best game in the Bubsy franchise (not saying much), but also lacks some of the few things that really gave Bubsy any definition at all. It just feels like a random platformer with Bubsy plastered all over it because hey, remember him? Oh also it's thirty dollars. In a year that has brought us a bevvy of amazing platformers, some even revitalizing long-dormant series, Bubsy is easily left behind.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Steven Universe: Save the Light
    It's got a lot of interesting ideas in theory, but the longer I played, the more I felt my feet drag. Making matters worse, it tends to have a bit of a loading problem.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
    Part political commentary, part comic-book farce, completely batshit insane, and as primal as an FPS title can be, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is certainly recommended. It has a great cast, wicked visuals, breathless combat, and unforgettable story moments. It cannot be denied that there are flaws, and they are tough to ignore, but the game's wanton carnage and narrative head-fuckery help slice through them as cleanly as a hatchet through a Nazi's cranium.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Total War: WARHAMMER II
    Total War: Warhammer 2's inability to solve some longstanding franchise-wide issues don't really dampen the sense that this is the biggest, and one of the best, executions on the same formula. Adding that this is only the second game in a planned trilogy ends up only making me more excited to see what's in store for Total War: Warhammer 3.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
    If you enjoyed Yomawari: Night Alone, you'll love Midnight Shadows. It keeps the creative elements of its predecessor intact while expanding on some of its finer points. If you haven't played Night Alone, you can still jump into Midnight Shadows and experience the same surprises as the original, both scary and cute.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo Sport
    The game has a razor-sharp focus on what it wants to deliver, but does so at the cost of diversity and content. I suppose quality should always be more important, but for $60, you’d figure GT Sport would at least be comparable to past entries in the series. This comes off feeling like a tech demo for what Polyphony wants to do with Gran Turismo more than a full game.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Nintendo's streak of quality still remains unbroken with Super Mario Odyssey.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Origins
    It was a big risk trying so many new things at once, but it worked, and the setting carries it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Campfire Cooking
    When I am unwinding after a long day and commute, Campfire Cooking is the exact type of game I want to play. A quaint and clever puzzler that is able to get a myriad of miles out of its simple concept, it’s nearly perfect on my iPad and well worth the tiny asking price.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Mummy Demastered
    This game doesn't do anything meaningfully new or original for metroidvania fans, but everything here is solid and WayForward got the fundamentals right... in a licensed Mummy adaptation, of all things.
    • tbd Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Party Hard Tycoon
    A few of the issues I had during my playthrough have already been addressed, and as of the most recent update, the Party Hard Killer is ready to crash and slash your party.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chaos;Child
    Chaos;Child is almost comically long, and not all of this length felt deserved. That's a real shame because the main mystery was quite engaging.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    High Hell
    High Hell is a challenging, cathartic, and unique shooter. There is beauty in its obnoxious aesthetics, and satisfaction in its fast-moving, mouse-mashing violence. It is a very short game, but one I expect to see become a darling of speedrun weekends and Twitch streams. High Hell is an anarchic injection of neon-pink adrenaline, made with a dirty needle. At only ten bucks, it's a dang cheap way to stick it to The Man.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Mortician's Tale
    It’s a short game, only an hour or so long, but it leaves an impact far beyond its runtime. Give it a chance, and it might just change the way you think about death.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition
    It's refreshing to get a game that knows exactly what it wants to do, executes on that idea, but doesn't overstay its welcome. The central mechanic of precision projectile motion is unique, and Lichtspeer plays with the formula enough to keep the experience fresh right up until the end.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Warriors
    With the power to pick up the Switch tablet and storm through History on the go, Fire Emblem Warriors is still going to get some play in my house despite its issues. It follows a set formula with very little in the way of risk-taking, but so long as you can stomach the idea of warring kingdoms with very little at stake other than your level-up bar, it'll probably delight you too. With some DLC meat on these bones it'll likely be a long, wild ride.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    WWE 2K18
    Much like being a fan of the real thing, WWE 2K18 is often more of a chore than it is fun. Hilariously, yet tragically, I still find myself hoping it'll be better next time.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Elex
    An impressive, if flawed, effort. Toting an interesting setting and some standout design choices, ELEX goes farther than any previous Piranha Bytes game in making the case for sticking with it in pursuit of a certain old-school ideal of RPG gaming, even if it can come at a cost in polish and presentation.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2: Brave New World
    Brave New World cements Before the Storm as Chloe and Rachel's story. They're the lead roles and everyone else is just set dressing.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Hob
    Hob tries to do a lot of things within its beautiful world but never does any of them very well. The platforming feels janky and slow, combat is basic and meaningless, and the puzzles will make you wish you were back in 10th grade listening to your Geometry teacher explain proofs for the millionth time. A great game was not too far away from what eventually was delivered, but outside of the stunning visuals and world design, Hob falls frustratingly short.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ECHO
    I have never played another game quite like Echo before. Folks are always rallying for innovation in the industry, and I can’t think of too many better examples of that in recent years. It’s not all perfect, but what’s there is extremely refreshing. This is not an easy game. You will die a lot. You will get angry. However, when you finally defeat your opponents, it’s like sex. A huge release where, for a few small minutes, you genuinely feel like you just accomplished something. It’s glorious.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Jackbox Party Pack 4
    While my group and I enjoyed trying out this year's Party Pack, it's fair to say it didn't live up to my expectations. It's still a lot of fun, and there were frequent outbursts of laughter in my living room. But there really wasn't a standout title here, nothing to recommend this year's pack over previous entries in the series.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 7
    What really starts to impact the whole experience is how Microsoft and Turn 10 have needlessly and thoughtlessly introduced loot boxes.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Evil Within 2
    The Evil Within 2 often feels uneven, but that's probably the point. Even if it isn't, there's enough blood, guts, and horror to keep your heart racing.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Divinity: Original Sin II
    Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a perfect example of how to create a sequel. It took what the first game did well and ramped it up while fixing many of the original's annoyances. The freedom here is unlike anything I have come across in a long time, and the game is better for it. There are certainly some things that still don't feel quite right, in addition to various bugs, but this is easily one of the best RPGs of modern times.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
    I'm torn on Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth. I sincerely believe it could be the best entry in the series, that it has refined the formula to near perfection. But in perfecting what is already there, it makes no strides to further advance the series. There are new additions but no new ideas, and after the last two games in the series, I leave this entry not wondering what is next, but if the developers have anything left in them.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    South Park: The Fractured But Whole
    It's really all that a South Park lover could ask for.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Golf Story
    Even though Golf Story isn't quite what I expected it would be, it is an absolute delight. It's more than just a golf game with RPG mechanics, but it's not quite a full RPG with golf mechanics either. It lies in a sweet spot in the middle, where people who care about one but not the other can still get into it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a well-put-together and challenging old-school RPG. There's something here even if you have no love or knowledge of the comic series. While there are whispers that this game might mean Battle Chasers will return to print, I'd honestly prefer another game for this cast of characters. Now I'll just wait for the Switch version so I can play it all over again.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gundam Versus
    Gundam Versus is great gameplay hampered by the content, or lack thereof, meant to support it. A solid roster is brought down by questionable absences, while the offline content lacks the kind of replayability that an arcade mode would have.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Axiom Verge
    Axiom Verge works great as a portable game, and while it's been available before on the Vita, I feel like the Switch is the best possible platform since it looks spectacular in handheld mode and works beautifully as a sit-down, console experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War has a lot of fluff that attempts to sabotage it, but the game succeeds in its effort to make its world worth roaming around and killing things in. Although I wasn't enthralled by the silly story beats that try to dance around telling an actual epic and somber tale, the ability to create my own stories with an expanded level of depth was more than sufficient to call this a step up.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mystik Belle
    As someone who grew up adoring the Dizzy series, I definitely got a kick out of Mystik Belle's whimsical trip down memory lane. Props should also been given for some lovely colourful sprites, cute characters and nostalgic tunes from yesteryear. But it is certainly a short trip down said lane, and one which will present the majority of gamers with very little resistance.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Episode 4: Who Needs You
    Despite the quality of the episode, one complaint does remain, and it's one that Guardians hasn't shaken the whole season so far. Mainly it comes down to tone, in which, unlike other Telltale games, there really does feel like a "right" way for things to end up at the end of Who Needs You.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    1bitHeart
    I loved my time spent in this goofy, sci-fi world. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a wonderful way to waste a few hours. If Miwashiba ever decides to grace us with any more of these delightfully odd little experiences in the future, you can bet your ass that I intend to play them.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy IX
    This game feels like a home run after almost two decades. The look may be a bit dated, but the gameplay still holds up, and the story still resonates.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DropMix
    DropMix feels less like a board game to me and more like a (sometimes competitive) music simulator. If you truly do love music, creating and listening to new mixes will never get old.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Road Redemption
    For as much as I loved Road Rash, it would be hard to go back to after playing Road Redemption. This feels like the worthy successor Road Rash has always deserved. It was a little gem of a series lost in time; the only thing missing is the corny FMV cutscenes.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Culdcept Revolt
    The concept is simultaneously inventive and archaic, doling out moments of pure delight and agonizing frustration in equal doses. Culdcept Revolt is such a niche title – perhaps the most niche game in my gaming history – I can’t tell you if you’ll like it. What I can tell you is as someone who is a bit of a masochist for these types of experiences, I enjoy it very much.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
    For many, tacking playable goons onto Superstar Saga won't be enough to revisit the world of Beanbean Kingdom mostly because the campaign is still the same uneven adventure it was before.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A Hat in Time
    The selfless girl of A Hat in Time is not only a great role model, but she forges her own identity as a true mascot, with subtle notes of likable heroes like Dr. Who (complete with her own time-manipulating Tarvis). Any game that makes me smile while I'm glued to it is a great one.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode 2: The Pact
    The Pact is a fair episode, with some familiar faces and a couple of great scenes. But due to its odd plotting, overbooked roster, and distracting technical flaws, it didn't suck me in like the previous chapter did. Still, outside of the horrible lock-up issues, it was an acceptable way to while away two hours. I'm intrigued to see where the story goes next.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
    More than a fitting farewell for one of the best video game franchises in recent memory.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Pylon: Rogue
    Nothing about my time with Pylon was really positive. I suppose the game looks okay, runs smooth enough, and has great gamepad support, but when it’s just not fun to trek through, what is the ultimate point?
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Cuphead
    Cuphead's incredible style belies its magical complexity. It's so much more than a hard-as-hell shoot-'em-up with artistic flair. It's cerebral in a way that these kind of games rarely are. Cuphead's commitment to forcing the player to understand is commendable. Those who don't have the patience to learn won't get far. That's the kind of stand-your-ground moxie that makes this a hallmark of game design. My praise runneth over.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nioh: Bloodshed's End
    Say what you will about some of these ancillary modes not being included in Nioh as a baseline, but I've gotten more out of the game than almost anything released this year.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Lightfield
    I enjoyed the core concept, and learning the best path to finish line (even if you're still forced to go through a finish line outside of a neat exploration mode), but every now and again there'd be a stutter. It's not game-breaking by any means, but it'd certainly interrupt the brief moment of zen I'd get trying to beat my finish times.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Necrosphere
    Necrosphere is a solid platformer with an interesting control scheme and mechanics based around them, but I personally don't think the Metroidvania open-ended level design does this form of extremely difficult gameplay any favors. But, if you're another masochist looking for an addictive and challenging platformer for a low price, Necrosphere might be your calling.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition
    The title of “New Nintendo 3DS Edition” is a misnomer as there is nothing here that makes this edition any more special than those already available. And now that we know it will not be included in the Better Together cross-play campaign, it almost feels dead on arrival. There is a chance, down the line, Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition will actually be worth its asking price, but that time is not now.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Blue Reflection
    Nothing here will anger or upset you, but nothing will amaze or move you either. It's a steady, repetitive line to the end without any sort of escalation, but not everything need to be full of crazy turns and ups and downs.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ruiner
    A solid cyberpunk action game that has exceptional gun and melee based combat taking place in a beautifully fleshed out world that it, unfortunately, doesn't utilize to its full potential. It may not be perfect but I can wholeheartedly recommend RUINER if you are looking for a good challenge or a game that would fit perfectly in a dark room with your headphones cranked to maximum.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kingdom: New Lands
    When it hits those lows, it's not unplayable, but it's dang close. I'm more apt to put it down after a particularly choppy run, but I still find myself coming back to it after a while. Despite its technical flaws, I still want to see all of the different areas, and learn all of their secrets.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tokyo Dark
    Quite a good show for a new studio. Tasteful presentation and a great sense of atmosphere manage to elevate it above the issues I had with the scope of the game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash
    If you weren't a fan of the past Senran Kagura games and considered them far too raunchy, Peach Beach Splash isn't going to change your mind. But for me, it manages to balance fan service with fun and engaging gameplay; albeit not very challenging or complex gameplay, thanks in part to some of the worst AI I've experienced in a long while. If large wet anime chests float your boat, you'll be right at home with Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SteamWorld Dig 2
    SteamWorld Dig 2 is a worthy addition to any library, but stands out on the Switch because it works great as a portable game and also looks amazing on a big TV.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Samurai Shodown V Special
    Samurai Shodown V Special is a fun experience, but can feel a little like solitary confinement at times. Though with local multiplayer, this is remedied quite easily and Special becomes as special as it was all those years ago.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    West of Loathing
    One of the funniest goddamn games I’ve played all year.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition
    There just isn't enough here to justify warranting a purchase of Definitive Edition. It's slightly worse than its prior counterparts (even forgoing the Wii U's gameplay twist with Murfy and not letting another Switch user connect and play in that particular way), and the only truly new feature is the ability to play a tournament mode in the Kung Foot soccer minigame.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
    It’s a game that absolutely demands 40 hours or more of your time. You must experience it first-hand if you truly want to understand what Team Danganronpa is trying to tell us.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Atomega
    Ironically, Atomega's fatal flaw is that it never grew to its full potential. It's a mostly-unique multiplayer game that's good until it's too familiar. Once it's too familiar, it's too small and simple for its own good. Call it growing pains.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pokken Tournament DX
    Pokkén Tournament DX won't exactly draw in those who aren't interested in fighting games or who've already played the version released on the Wii U, but it does offer a fun system to fool around with to those waiting for a train or sitting on a toilet or something.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
    Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is sterile on the surface, but a functional as hell fighter. I'm fine with that. Are you?
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    HIVESWAP: Act 1
    The game looks good and plays well, and I only encountered one minor glitch while I was playing.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ARK: Survival Evolved
    Alone or with friends (lots of friends, close friends, while barring out the rabble) ARK is a playful haven, a giant toybox with endless possibilities for both fun and boredom.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tooth and Tail
    I can easily recommend Tooth and Tail for anyone who enjoys the genre, even if you don't care for multiplayer. The story mode is robust and greatly enjoyable, but the multiplayer still has all the bells and whistles that veterans expect by now like replays and post-match graphs. I hope that a strong community forms around Tooth and Tail because it has rekindled my love of RTS games.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Retribution
    Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare was an acceptable ride from start to finish, but that just isn't enough. It didn't hit the same lows as Ghosts, but it really exposed how long in the tooth Infinity Ward is getting. If Sledgehammer's WWII has a strong debut, they'll without question be the weakest of the three, and Retribution hasn't really helped their case.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metroid: Samus Returns
    Maybe the next 2D Metroid will take more chances, but Returns is far better than I expected it to be.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Observer
    A few minor technical flaws keep me from giving it a perfect score, but Observer is one of my favorite games in a year that has much to offer.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition
    The setting and characters are wonderful, and anyone looking for a meaty, densely plotted RPG will find a lot to like. Simply put, games like this rarely get made, and seeing one on a console is like finding a unicorn egg in your cornflakes.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Destiny 2
    Destiny 2 commits a lot of the same sins as its father, but it succeeded in doing something the original never did -- make roaming around the open world fun and rewarding.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 1: Awake
    Before the Storm's first chapter has already deflected most of the pre-release concerns that "This doesn't need to exist." Maybe it doesn't because Life is Strange's story was self-contained. Then again, maybe Life is Strange is better off with this complementing it. After its debut, I'm fully willing to argue that Before the Storm deserves to exist because this story is important too. In true Chloe fashion, anyone who disagrees gets two one-finger salutes.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Stories
    I wasn't super impressed by Monster Hunter Stories but I don't think the developers intended for it to be a game-changer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Darkwood
    Darkwood does a great job of showing off its weird, unsettling world, but it struggles to tell players what they have to do. The woods are home to secrets and terrible truths alike. Though it falls short of reaching its full potential, mostly due to questionable controls and cumbersome combat, this horror game is worth the experience on the merits of its haunting atmosphere alone.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
    Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth's strengths aren't entirely justified by the sheer amount of time it would take to experience them in full, but anyone that's already willing to give it that time - or those who come in with properly calibrated expectations - will find an entertaining saga that's worth seeing through.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Titanfall: Assault
    I never feel I actually earn my victories in Titanfall Assault, and that’s the reason I’m probably going to stop playing in a few short weeks. Strategies simply devolve into who can drop the most Titans and grunts on the other in the quickest succession, crushing them like a mighty Monty Python foot. I don’t think that is the intention of the developers, but it certainly is, from my experience, how most matches are won and lost.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Knack 2
    Knack II has the bones of a good platformer and a hint of charm but it just doesn't execute. I'm not sure what the Knack series attempted to accomplish, but after a sequel, it stands as one of the most missable franchises Sony has ever crafted.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Last Day of June
    Last Day of June presents a pretty depressing love story in a charming and visually amazing package. While it certainly isn't for everyone, those with a fondness for narrative focused games best enjoyed in on sitting will find an enjoyable, if terribly sad experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fishing Planet
    Fishing Planet is a solid fishing simulator with plenty of depth and variety to its gameplay and mechanics that still make me want to come back for more. But the horrendous menu and UI on console, lackluster presentation, and occasional bugs and hiccups bog down the experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA has its share of flaws but its very satisfying combat more than makes up for it while the fun exploration and good story kept me going through all of it. Ys fans will love this one, and those new to the series are sure to get some enjoyment with the solid fast paced action that might turn them into fans as well. This is definitely a game I would like to have with me to play if I ever get shipwrecked on a deserted island.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 18
    Most of the Madden 18 experience is exactly what you expect, but the twist is the new exceptional Longshot mode that proves sports can be an avenue for video game storytelling. Turn off false start, offensive holding, and instant replay; raise catching ability through the roof; and stay away from the slimy Ultimate Team mode. Do that and you'll have a good time with Madden 18.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WindJammers
    If you can get friends interested, though, Windjammers makes for an almost no-brainer local purchase. The intensity of the gameplay and sheer attitude the game exhibits is truly a joy.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Distrust
    Distrust is a refreshingly unique take on a familiar horror setting, where both players and survivors alike are gradually worn down by a lack of respite, and victory is a hard-fought push to the finish line. Though it's not quite The Thing as billed, Distrust manages to carve out its own fascinating niche with a devious cycle of madness and decay.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Resident Evil: Revelations
    I can only recommend Resident Evil: Revelations to die-hard fans who missed the game on its initial release, or those who just want to experience every chapter of Resident Evil lore. Whilst the game commits no specific new crime, it is a lazily-handeld port of a title that doesn't hold up well to big-screen modern scrutiny, with the ultimate revelation being, how right Capcom were to steer the course of the series in an entirely new direction.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Everybody's Golf
    Not every single aspect of Everybody's Golf hits the mark, but so, so much of it does. It gets the most important parts right, and I'm hopeful we'll see some quality-of-life updates and advanced control options before long to help close the gap. Clap Hanz has dreamed up a wonderfully warmhearted game, one I encourage every would-be golfer to consider picking up.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Songbringer
    Songbringer is an adventure that is both reminiscent of many other popular titles, but also has a heart of its own. This makes for a juxtaposition of recognisable, rigid structure and a desire for free, rule-breaking indie design. It's an odd mix that I think will turn off as many people as it turns on. But many players will find the cleansing of Ekzera a weird, dizzying challenge, that's curiously familiar yet very unique. For this reason the game is a trip worth considering.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ys Seven
    Depending on how you tackle the journey, it can take around 20 to 37 hours to save Altago from danger. Of course, this time range takes the side missions and optional bosses into account. Because of HYDE, Inc.'s involvement with the PC port, this makes Ys Seven's new release the best version of the game. In other words, XSEED has found themselves a great ally.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Pirate Queen's Quest
    Pirate Queen's Quest is a fun addition to Half-Genie Hero, and fans like myself will enjoy seeing the story from the other side of the moral thermometer. I'm convinced all Shantae fans will be grabbing this update anyway. But be aware at what you're getting for your money: an opportunity to play through the same game, with a cool new sprite and some very minor alterations.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sparc
    In some ways it's refreshing to see all of the fluff cut out. There's no lootboxes and the cosmetic options are slim. It's all about the sport, and as long as there's a playerbase there, I'll be hopping in from time to time to see what's up. Sparc has the potential to grow, but it needs all the help it can get from as many installbases it can get its hands on.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Absolver
    There's a clear vision that shines throughout the game. Its combat system encourages a granular knowledge of the different moves and potential combos that stem from each directional stance. But while the appeal will be apparent to the competitive-minded player, Absolver's pointed focus is complex enough to turn others away. The journey from lowly Prospect to Absolver is arduous and challenging, but it's hardly inviting.
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