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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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    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
    I feel conflicted about Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization, because while it’s never been more interesting to play as a game, the fact that its narrative is typical of latter-day Sword Art Online stories has actually become something of a liability.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest Builders 2
    It's easy for me to say Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a good game because it'd be a lie for me to say otherwise. The groundwork laid by the first title is still sound, but it just didn't grab me the same way its predecessor did. That doesn't mean I'm going to stop playing anytime soon -- I still have my home island to complete -- but it does mean it's not going to get my undivided attention for weeks-on-end like the first game did.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    X4: Foundations
    Foundations is more of the same niche-scratching space exploration from previous iterations with a more immersive feel and I can't wait to dive back into my personal galaxy. For those that have been watching the X series from the outside, Foundations is a great entry point, provided you meet the beefy system requirements.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Lake
    Personal grievances aside, I think Lake succeeds in its aims, and that’s the important thing. It set out to be a slice of small-town life, and that’s what it is. I think there’s a rather narrow audience for that kind of thing, but it will be perfect for those who know what they’re getting into. If you think you’d be into a narrative about escaping the city life, then here it is. The writing is solid, the production values are decent for its asking price, so it’s worthwhile to check out of that’s your thing. As for me, I’m just eager to get back to the city.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gas Station Simulator
    Overall, it hits its niche. It lands on the edges of the sweet spot for modern simulators. It manages to be fun and atmospheric. It’s a hard day’s work, but someone has to do it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MLB The Show 16
    If MLB The Show's new MO is just coasting on the good gameplay and providing minor tweaks to disparate modes, each with their own appeal (or lack thereof, depending), then there's no greater candidate for games-as-service that I can see. Because there's good money in it, however, I doubt we'll drop the yearly release format. It would at least be nice to cut the PS3 version, provided that the freed-up resources would make the yearly changes a little less incremental. Still, the baseball itself is as good as ever, and one of the better modes, Road to the Show, is far less clunky this time around.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Salvation
    The attention to detail is commendable too, like the mist coming from the ice or the "water" that's actually a caffeinated beverage. It plays well on just about every mode and has plenty of opportunities for wall-running finesse. Micro is a new favorite of mine, and although DLC isn't played at the pro level, I'd love to see some competitive matches with this map in tow.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Starvoid
    Starvoid is the first multiplayer RTS title I've been able to get into for a while, but it's not one I can see myself playing for hours on end.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Planet Coaster
    For better or for worse, there just isn't a lot of depth in Planet Coaster. There are a ton of options, however. The process of coming up with coaster ideas and seeing them executed is wonderful, even if the building process is a bit janky. There's not much to challenge the player after they build a self-sustaining park, so this is definitely an experience for those who can challenge themselves to always think and dream bigger.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Night of the Rabbit
    The Night of the Rabbit still contains all of those classic "ah ha!" moments when you, at long last, cease to be dumbfounded, and the novelty of the magic spells surprisingly doesn't wear off, continuing to be implemented cleverly throughout the long experience. With a lot of patience, you could find yourself having a bloody good time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Another Crab's Treasure
    Part of me wishes Another Crab’s Treasure predated the Souls games, just so we would have to refer to genre offshoots as Crablikes. The sauce is certainly thick on this one, and I’ll be thinking about it for quite some time. Another Crab’s Treasure pulls off exactly what it set out to do, and it’s going to be a favorite for many. Thanks to some of the less palatable late-game moments, it didn’t quite get to that level for me, but I very much appreciate all the shell-bound friends and pelagic puns I met along the way.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part One
    If you're desperately looking for more Doom Eternal, The Ancient Gods – Part One will give it to you.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Crimson Alliance
    While it could definitely have used more meat on its bones, Crimson Alliance is a fine little game that does just enough to provide a few hours of solid fun. It's got a bright and fun visual style, an encouraging level of challenge, and should be the perfect way to keep one's sword sharp while waiting for Diablo III to turn up.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet 3
    With all of the innovations LittleBigPlanet 3 brings with Toggle, Oddsock, and Swoop, it's a shame they aren't allowed to show off their stuff on a regular basis, because they are the best thing to happen to the series in years. It would be nice to see them return in a big way in a potential sequel, but for now hardcore LBP fans should have enough creation options to last them until that point.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fate/Samurai Remnant
    Fate/Samurai Remnant is easy to recommend to Fate newcomers who will have no problem jumping into the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Iron Brigade: Rise of the Martian Bear
    Rise of the Martian Bear simply adds more of the same with some minor additions, but when that means more Iron Brigade goodness at a bargain price, it's hard to argue against it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein: The New Order
    In many ways, Wolfenstein: The New Order is "First-Person Shooters: The Game," but it gets most of the important details right. It's weird seeing a Wolf game that's not developed by id Software (who is busy with Doom 4), but MachineGames did a great job adapting the franchise in its own way. With a few tweaks, the next iteration could be something truly special.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Super Mario Party
    I have a lot of quibbles with Super Mario Party that could have drowned it, but the extras pull it up above water.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 5 - No Going Back
    I really enjoyed Season 2 of The Walking Dead overall, even if its finale lacks bite.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1
    SNK Playmore did a pretty good job of putting together a nice sampler of their classic titles. It's fun to poke around and play through these older games. Going through them almost gave me a sense of strolling through the dimly lit arcades of yesteryear, armed with a pocket heavy with quarters.
    • 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.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Toribash: Violence Perfected
    I really like Toribash, but given that it's a downgraded port of a free game, I'm not sure how to score it. It's a really interesting experience no matter what platform you play it on, but there is no denying that it sucks to pay $10 for game that is arguably better and free of charge on Mac/PC.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace
    The gameplay is its own reward and once one gets into it, one finds it quite hard to get back out. It's a shame that the plot holds it back, but otherwise Megaman Starforce 3 is pretty bloody good, and well worth your time if you like your roleplayers with a little more action in them.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Octogeddon
    Any game where you're pondering the optimal setup for a chicken head that shoots egg bombs and a bee homing missile is a-okay with me. I won't be endlessly replaying it, but Octogeddon grabbed me hard for a good while.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
    Since Square has been so crazy about spin-offs these days, I was expecting this title to feel a little hollow, but it actually comes through. Had the oddly unnatural use of the touch screen not been an issue, I think I would have gone from liking to loving it, but in the long run it's a flaw worth looking past.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble
    If you're looking for innovation or depth, you'll have to look elsewhere. This is a game that does not take itself seriously. Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble is all about mindless fun, and we think that's pretty badass.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Floor Kids
    A somewhat flawed, yet enjoyable experience. It may lack in the variety and depth departments, but it manages to make up for its faults by offering up an absurdly stylish, good time. It may not be perfect, but it’s a very well executed idea. It’s boldly different, and it left me excited for what might come next.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
    I expect Switchback VR to be similarly polarizing because it caters to a very specific niche, but if you enjoyed Rush of Blood, you'll likely have a good time here as well.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 4
    For those of you who have been scared off by Dead Rising in the past, maybe this is your time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We. The Revolution
    We. The Revolution is clearly not for everyone. It's undoubtedly slow with the most thrilling aspect being the persuasion speeches, and even then that's just dialogue. But if you're in the mood for something that really transports you to the tumultuous time of the French Revolution then I don't think you will find a better way there.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story
    Sylas’ story is a good way to experience something different in the world of Runeterra, whether that’s fresh air for the MOBA fans or a more appealing genre for those new to League. The Mageseeker meets the bar for spin-offs, expanding well and adding more to the world while putting a unique spin that Digital Sun can call its own. This burly mage adventure is definitely worth looking into if you’d prefer a League game with more action, story, and gorgeous art.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wanted: Dead
    A hangover of abandoned game design, dressed up in unruly aesthetics and powered by cyberpunk Pat Benatar. The unforgiving gameplay and changeless, repetitious action will leave some appalled, but the radiant cast of reprobates, silly mini-games, baffling dialogue, and shameless commitment to the bit results in one of the most bewildering, hypnotic releases in some time. Simply put: Wanted: Dead is a fucking train wreck, and you better get your ticket punched.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gears of War 3: RAAM's Shadow
    The two final skirmishes in particular feel internally consistent and well-realized and are great examples of the dynamism possible within Gears' ostensibly rigid and heavy framework.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
    Say what you will about the camera or the silly story, but the combat in Sigma Plus is unmatched. There's a fantastic action game under all of the name changes and feature additions that have been tacked on over the years. Aside from the non-optional rear-tap Ninpo addition, the new Vita features aren't even worth messing with.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker
    The gameplay is its own reward and once one gets into it, one finds it quite hard to get back out. It's a shame that the plot holds it back, but otherwise Megaman Starforce 3 is pretty bloody good, and well worth your time if you like your roleplayers with a little more action in them.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger
    Like a lot of country music, The Last Ranger suffers from being repetitive and overly simplistic at times. Thankfully, it's very well performed, infectious, and packed with plenty of personality.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    First announced all the way back in 2017, Samus Aran's latest FPS adventure is finally here, and it is, for the most part, worth the wait. And while several nagging issues prevent it from true greatness, it's a fun and exciting new chapter in Metroid that no fan will want to miss.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva MegaMix
    Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix isn't as fully featured as some previous games, but the DNA is still decidedly Miku.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Stories: The Path of Destinies
    Despite some repetition and a handful of weird glitches, it'd be hard for me not to recommend Stories: The Path of Destinies. The "Goosebumps" kid in me was just too excited to have branching narratives from a developer that had fun with the concept instead of using it as another box to check in its marketing plans.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Matterfall
    Housemarque could have gone a bit farther with Matterfall, because while the general theme is on point, several elements, the protagonist design included, failed to make their mark on me. While it remains stylish throughout there were a few sections where I felt like I was just going through the motions, doing things I had done many times before, just with a nice HDR sheen to it. It's not quite Outland (which Housemarque also created), but it'll do.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Let's Catch
    The story mode will allow you to get to know nine surprisingly interesting characters, and in the process serves as a meditation on relationships, park life, and the glory of throwing a ball at a strangers head.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
    I love this game. It pushes all the right buttons for me.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Castle Crashers Remastered
    I maintain that Castle Crashers is a good game. Great, even, if you're playing cooperatively. But seven years later, I'm not nearly as smitten. I just can't endlessly grind battles like I used to.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Ghosts - Onslaught
    I was pleasantly surprised by Onslaught, especially considering the fact that Ghosts was so underwhelming. Although it won't do too much to change your mind if you're an adamant Call of Duty hater, the new Extinction episode is promising, and there are three solid maps here for the taking.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Genshin Impact
    Genshin Impact could be a little more lively than it is when leveling, but the beauty of its world helps suck you in.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Genital Jousting
    I’d still recommend checking this out solely for the absurdity of the whole affair. Genital Jousting is crude, for certain, but it showcases how imaginative and creative gaming can truly be. When I was a child, I never thought I’d have the fortune of playing as a flaccid dick in a game, but look where we are.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man: The Heist
    Black Cat's DNA was already spliced into side activities in Spider-Man so her appearance makes sense, even if the "to be continued" ending is a bummer.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    BQM - BlockQuest Maker-
    These are the creators who will make Block Quest Maker worth playing, and developer Wonderland Kazakiri did an outstanding job of giving them everything they need to make some memorable, chibi-size adventures.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!
    With 50+ characters from seasons 1-3 of the show in appearance, it feels like more than a love letter to fans. It's closer to an expertly blended Megazord of everything that makes the show great. If you are a huge fan of Adventure Time, and/or are a less experienced videogame player, feel free to tack two points on to the score.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    7 Wonders
    This digital rendition of 7 Wonders is almost a new game. It would be appreciated if we could get a slower mode that really provides a play-by-play of the wonders of revealing your cards at once. As a base though, Repos has a lot to work with, even if it's not going to be replacing the real thing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
    Despite complaints, it's a compelling story with some standout moments and surprising twists. Even more surprising is that the narrative does make sense in the end; a Sherlock Holmes story needs to be tight and logical, which this game manages to pull off overall.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Mirage
    When Assassin’s Creed Mirage is at its best, it’s an entertaining experience. But in between those moments, the repetitiveness really starts to weigh it down. The middle part of the game is a bit hard to get through just because of how boring it gets. For those looking for a pure return of form to the original Assassin’s Creed, you’re going to love Mirage. After all, the stealth, parkour, and accompanying systems are the best they’ve been. And Baghdad is one of the best cities we’ve explored in the series yet. But for me, I can’t help but wonder if the true mirage was thinking this return to the old formula was the right direction to take.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
    Despite its Frankenstein-esque shortcomings, Pirate Warriors 3 is a beautiful game, and still a lot of fun to play locally.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Space Dave!
    Even if it isn’t everything it could be, Space Dave! is still a damn fun shooter and the exact type of game I want to pick up when I only have a few free minutes of downtime available. It’s fast, frantic, and frequently calling me back to beat my high score. The arcade scene may be deader than the Ouya, but Dave is doing his darndest to keep the spirit of its golden age alive and relevant in this modern era of gaming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Super Bomberman R Online
    While Konami naturally doesn't enter the arena as gracefully as Arika did with Tetris 99, Super Bomberman R Online is a weird, crazy game that I'm going to enjoy diving into occasionally.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gun Monkeys
    As long as you don't come in with any expectations above a simple arena combat game, Gun Monkeys is a great way to spend a weekend. It takes the basic idea of competitive 2D platforming and runs with it, which can result in some pretty high-octane skill-heavy matches, which, in short spurts, I had a blast with. Just keep in mind that you may need to fall back to local play when the server population slows to a crawl.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Closure
    Closure's faults can't prevent it from, at times, reaching some of the greatest heights in the puzzle-platforming genre. Once you get to the final ten stages, you are in pure puzzle-platforming bliss. Or hell. I suppose, bliss, then hell, then bliss again.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cities in Motion 2
    I didn't expect the game to grip me in the way it did, and I certainly couldn't have predicted how excited I would become at the prospect of getting people to their jobs in time. Cities in Motion 2 takes a mundane and, frankly, boring subject matter, and makes it genuinely compelling. It has made my dreary real-life bus journeys a tiny bit more interesting.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart
    Cold, Cold Heart feels like a legitimate addition to the Arkham Origins lore, and not just a cheap cash-in. It's definitely a side story that's too big to be shoved into the core game, even if it doesn't really innovate in any meaningful way. While I wouldn't go out of my way to buy Arkham Origins just for it, I'd implore any current owner to take a look.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Crisol: Theater of Idols
    With clear inspirations from predecessors in the genre, Crisol: Theater of Idols is a solid debut from Vermila Studios under Blumhouse Games. While it doesn't quite reach its max potential in the end, it's absolutely worth your time for a weekend playthrough.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Driftmoon
    Driftmoon is very obviously a labor of love. A lot of time and dedication went into creating it, and it shows. Though it may fall short in some areas, this is a classic RPG through and through. Beginners and veterans alike should take note and try out the demo at the very least.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Swarm
    It may not look it in the screenshots, but Swarm is fast-paced, and absurdly hectic when you're playing it as intended.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Blood & Truth
    No, it's not the best showcase for how far the VR industry has come as a whole, but it's the type of popcorn project I'd like to see more of from a major publisher in the space.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Payday: The Heist
    PAYDAY: The Heist is a classic example of a diamond in the rough, a game that is just too enjoyable at its core for any of its issues to remain unforgivable.
    • 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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed III
    Cohesion (or lack thereof) is the main issue with Assassin's Creed III. There are dozens of secondary elements which make up the content of the game, but they offer little in terms of reward and rarely contribute anything to the Assassin/Templar conflict. While the game is often quite fun, beautiful to look at and empowering to the player, it doesn't offer much challenge beyond the endurance necessary to complete all of the single-player campaign elements.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tournament of Legends
    Tournament of Legends isn't the prettiest Wii game, nor is it the most deep and engaging. What it is, however, is a good little fighter that makes good use of the console's interface and truly brings back the feeling of playing a fighting game in the nineties.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    GhostWire: Tokyo
    Ghostwire: Tokyo isn't for everyone, but it gives us a glimpse into what Tango is capable of, and I hope they push the envelope a little further next time.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Turbo Overkill
    Turbo Overkill loses itself in its constant push for escalation. It’s often not as clever as it thinks it is, and there’s a real sense of quantity over quality. Packing in more mechanics is certainly a type of progress, but a better focus on fewer concepts probably would have elevated the game as a whole. As it is, it’s still a perfectly fun time, and I’d be completely willing to revisit it in a sequel, but it just doesn’t quite climb to the lofty top of the retro-inspired scrap heap.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Muramasa Rebirth
    If you've already played Muramasa to death, I doubt you'll find anything worth paying full price for in Rebirth (yet), but for those of you who haven't experienced it and haven't played a Vanillaware game, this is a great way to see that beautiful art everyone keeps talking about.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Champions' Ballad
    I had a great time taking on the new shrines and the obliteration silliness. Breath of the Wild is still a blast, so even if everything feels familiar, I couldn't help but take myriad detours and comb through areas I had already been before just to ensure that I didn't miss something. Keep your expectations in check and you'll enjoy the ride.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
    There is nothing like Stray Gods at all. The daunting task of creating an entire interactive musical is an admirable one. Even if the songs were mostly a miss for me, I’d like to see it tried again...After all, you’ll find some of the most engaging characters around since Gaider’s previous stint at BioWare, and a worthwhile story in this sleeper hit. I know I have my eyes on Summerfall Studios moving forward.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle
    Overall, despite its shortcomings, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle is a colorful spectacle that both fans of the anime and future fans of the anime will want to pick up and experience, even if just to watch a man use only his upper body strength after hopping off his horse to hold his own in combat. It's funky, gorgeous, and oozing with style.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Chambara
    There's enough here to keep most people interested, so long as they have a steady stream of friends (or a roomate/significant other) to play with, whether it's a one-on-one duel or up to a four-player battle royale. All nine arenas feel different from one another, and though I'd like to see more (perhaps more wacky locations, like a moon level with low gravity settings), I do like them all.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Episode 3: More Than A Feeling
    And now, this episode's defining choice - one that actually does promise to reverberate through the next two episodes - pits doing the right thing against doing right by the people I care for. And who's not to say that the latter isn't the "right thing" in its own way?
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Senran Kagura: Estival Versus
    I wouldn't say its the best entry in the series with the excessive use of the break mechanic and the story does the game no favors, but the combination of flashy action and fan-service kept me satisfied throughout.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game
    One of the finest games I've ever played based on a film property. It's a good title but not a staggeringly good one. The single-player campaign is entertaining for its eight- to ten-hour run but doesn't have a whole lot of replay value, making this a highly recommended.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn
    Horizon Zero Dawn is a fascinating premise wrapped in a tortilla of tropes.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077
    Cyberpunk 2077 is a victim of bloat, but you can choose to ignore a lot of it and take in the sights. That's where Night City is at its best, and I sincerely suggest that you take your time going through it, as rushing will only lead to disappointment.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays
    Cross Rays still has room to improve for both presentation and gameplay elements, but the new changes result in a better game. In an era where many Gundam games are failing to improve over their predecessor, seeing Cross Rays try and succeed to be a better game is a much-needed sight. Hopefully the team at Tom Create keeps the trend going with the next one, because they have the foundation needed to create something special, especially if they make it a crossover entry.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
    It serves as a good system launch game that shows off the 3DS' new features. Don't go in expecting deep entertainment and you'll likely enjoy this. Again, what it lacks in depth it more than makes up for in cuteness.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Alien Swarm
    Despite the issues of repetition and somewhat contrary design choices, Alien Swarm is an enjoyable shooter at an absolute steal of a non-price.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Crash Team Rumble
    It's hard to predict how Crash Team Rumble ends up in six months, but I hope it's still around, and the team is able to just facilitate what is working without corporate meddling. Whether or not enough people feel like spending $30 minimum to stick around and find out is up in the air.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dreamfall Chapters Book One: Reborn
    The cast is interesting and memorable and the various settings are well realized, but it feels that more can be done with all of these elements that will likely be presented in future releases, which I'm keen to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SIREN: Blood Curse
    The story is still compelling and slowly spirals downwards into the more twisted and perverse, with several moments that leave you in shock. The game has a lot of room to grow, though, and can tighten up some of the aspects of combat and get rid of the damned grain filter.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pokken Tournament
    Bandai Namco has crafted a deep brawler that deserves to be up there with a lot of the competition, but some logistical issues specific to the Wii U hold the game back a bit more than I'd like.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Axiom Verge
    While some aspects of the narrative -- particularly its protagonist -- have rough edges to them, it remains intriguing and mysterious through to its climax.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    WWE 2K23
    Building on the reasonably solid gameplay foundation of WWE 2K22, WWE 2K23 manages to finally find a comfortable spot. It is, at its core, the same general game that we get year after year. It kind of sucks that we have to keep paying for small improvements. However, small improvements got us here, and here is a pretty decent place to be.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SteamWorld Dig
    There is a genuine allure to SteamWorld Dig, you just have to clear out the rubble to find it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Trine
    Trine has a fantastic core concept and occasional flashes of true brilliance, but it just doesn't go far enough in exploring its own mechanics. It delivers a perfectly entertaining few hours of gameplay -- much more time than I was expecting from an indie game, honestly -- but I could never shake the feeling that it just plain wasn't as good as it could have been.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rune Factory Frontier
    So did Rune Factory: Frontier turn me into a full-fledged fan of the farming sim genre? No, not entirely, but it was definitely the most fun I've ever had with a Harvest Moon-like title.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Skylanders Trap Team
    While I never really connected with the trap mechanic or the new Trap Master toys, Skylanders: Trap Team is still a well-oiled machine. On newer consoles it looks fantastic, the action gameplay is still exciting, and the charm is still there. I just hope that Activision and its ilk have more interesting concepts in mind for the next iteration.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    PlanetSide 2
    Being a part of huge battles, the likes of which games like Battlefield 3 only dream of, is not to be understated. If there's a better free-to-play game to have a short-term fling with, I have yet to play it. Just don't expect any sort of meaningful commitment.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Zoo Tycoon
    Zoo Tycoon has a distinct lack of depth, but if you're capable of sitting down with this simplistic simulator, you'll smile more times than you can count. The simulator fan in me was a bit disappointed by the ease of it all, but the child in me couldn't help but enjoy myself.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Desolation of Mordor
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Desolation of Mordor brings a worthy character into the spotlight with a slightly different feel, to aplomb.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    DiRT 4
    With better care given to the other modes and maybe some concrete rally tracks, this could have been the definitive rally racing game. As it stands, though, DiRT 4 is a hardcore simulation with limited appeal beyond a specific audience. Those fans will absolutely love this game, but any newcomers should try to cut their teeth somewhere else.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Road 96
    The beauty of Road 96 isn’t that it’s thematically or mechanically well-executed, because it’s sometimes not. Every so often, you’ll hit a rough patch that just doesn’t jive and jars you out of your immersion. Sometimes that’s mechanical, other times a character will act against their established motivations. I think that can be forgiven, but there will be some who can’t move past the awkward moments. Yet, I can’t help but feel entranced by Road 96’s framework; the depiction of a journey as being a bunch of moments. Moments where you dig into a character’s psyche or just have fun playing air hockey. It’s lightweight, effective, and I can’t think of another place where it’s this well-executed. If you’re willing to stomach the rough patches and politics, there’s a rich game within. One that explores how people affect and are affected by the world. Personally, I think it’s worth the trip.
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