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For 4,836 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 47% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 47% lower than the average critic
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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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Granblue Fantasy: Relink
    In my opinion, the gameplay makes up for the shortcomings of the campaign. And even though the mission-based system feels grindy by design, it’s a fun grind, and one I look forward to continuing. In a year full of RPG releases, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a solid early entry into the genre, and has earned its spot as one of the good ones.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Space Invaders Infinity Gene
    The game evolves from simple, bare bones to a full on shmup with bullets flying every which way, and I think you'll find plenty to both challenge you and keep you coming back.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night
    Without the issues surrounding the use of screen space and controls, Castlevania Puzzle would have been a phenomenal title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wargame: AirLand Battle
    Eugen Systems' serious, well-researched approach to real-time strategy makes Wargame: AirLand Battle a rewarding, refreshing title. Not since European Escalation have I had to work so hard for my victories, and with the addition of aircraft and the absurdly huge 20 player matches, a whole new layer of strategy and tactics has been added to an already exceedingly deep series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads
    The net result is that we immediately care about Life is Strange 2. There's no getting-to-know-you phase where we're slowly and steadily introduced to conflict. Nope, it's immediate and it's painful.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Scarlet Nexus
    Scarlet Nexus is, ultimately, some gorgeous, action-heavy comfort food. It is Saturday morning anime in game form, and while it will struggle to hold your attention from a story perspective, it’s also a good way to lose 30 hours in a fun combat system. It’s not a narrative powerhouse, but if you need a vehicle for bashing monsters with the might of your brain, it’ll suit that need just fine.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive 5 Plus
    Play control is never hampered by the more cramped constraints of the small button layout, graphics aren't sacrificed on the smaller screen, and just about everything from the feature-rich home version is included here, with a few noticeable exceptions.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lumines Remastered
    Lumines didn’t need to reinvent the wheel for its remaster as it already had its base down pat.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King
    Dark Souls II: The Crown of the Sunken King is not a "must have" add-on, but it does its job of delivering more Dark Souls.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Geometry Wars: Galaxies
    Galaxies is as addictive as ever, and well worth the extra money for fans of arcade-style shooters looking to sink hours into breaking high scores.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wii Fit
    Though I can't imagine it being anyone's all time favorite game (unless you only enjoy videogames you play with your feet), I also can't imagine anyone not enjoying it either.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    King's Quest Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember
    I wish King's Quest: A Knight to Remember was a bit more taxing, but I loved everything about it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails
    The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails is pure gaming comfort food. Its mix of action, platforming, and RPG is too pleasant to resist, especially accompanied by its fantastic soundtrack. It certainly shows its age, and especially its portable origins. But that aside, Nayuta’s tale captures an authentic spirit of classic RPGs that I found as charming as I did entertaining. I’m sure fans of Falcom’s work have this one pre-ordered already, but even if you aren’t in that fandom, give this one a look.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX
    Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX retains the essence of the Project DIVA series, but it's definitely its own unique thing. It may not appeal to all fans of the vocaloid songstress' previous work, and it's certainly my least favorite outing of hers in the realm of games.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bit.Trip Core
    Core is compelling enough keep me playing it for a long time. Beat fans, music game fans, shmup fans, retro fans, fast-paced puzzle game fans, and anyone who's interested in playing a truly one-of-a-kind title should pick up Core post-haste.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gravity Rush Remastered
    Bluepoint deserves credit for managing to bring out the best in an already-pretty-good game, allowing PS4 owners the chance to experience the charm of Gravity Rush unhampered by the limitations of its original platform.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two
    BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea Episode Two blows Episode One out of the water. It improves upon nearly every shortcoming of the first outing, and with all of the lore additions it's a must-play for fans of the series. It's worth picking up the Season Pass just to see this story through to the end.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: The Origami King
    There's room in my heart for both styles of Paper Mario. The old games still exist and this newer, sometimes thinner formula is fine too.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Total War: Attila
    A long-sung series like Total War doesn't need to reinvent its formula each time it charges fifty dollars; but, setting even a well-made sequel in the crumbling legacy of the once-mighty may not have been a good choice.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EVERYTHING
    In its way, Everything feels to me like a mellow, less aggressive take on Katamari Damacy or Noby Noby Boy, a curious, reflective novelty that, for players in the right kind of mindset, can spark something profound.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Banner Saga 3
    Alas, main characters sometimes receiving a single line of dialogue to describe their end, if anything at all, is what makes The Banner Saga so unique.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Resident Evil: Revelations
    It clearly wasn't designed for larger machines, and the somewhat clunky, rudimentary controls indicate that it would need to be rebuilt from the ground up to prove a superior alternative. However, it's still a fine game and still the best Resident Evil game available right now, and if you've not played it already, you truly ought to.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SMITE
    SMITE is a fine game and a great choice for folks who may not spend a lot of time on their PC, but there are a number of shortcomings present in both editions that prevent me from playing it as much as some of its competitors. Still, it's a perfect starting point if you're looking to get into the genre, especially with the intuitive controller scheme.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pushmo World
    So long as you haven't tired from the core formula yet you won't be disappointed, and genre-fans who haven't played the series in general should pick it up.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Chaos Rings Omega
    A decent enough game for those who enjoyed the first and want a harmless time waster. Compared to the original, however, Chaos Rings Omega is significantly lacking. It copies mechanics, re-uses assets, and mimics the entire plot of the first game, but it lacks the originality and surprisingly original characters that allowed the first to be a charmer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Skate 3
    And custom content is really where Skate 3 shines. EA has provided a massive toolbox for creating and sharing elaborate skate parks using the title’s new skate.Park feature.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Judgment
    It still has that serious Ryu Ga Gotoku underworld tint, but it's also still as ridiculous as ever.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tavern Talk
    If you enjoy visual novels and games very similar to this like the Coffee Talk franchise, then this is absolutely for you. It’s a slow burn that doesn’t speed up or see you getting into scenarios you could describe as epic or turning points for a universe, though. This is a game for those who want a genuine answer from friends when they ask how they’re doing, a visual novel you can take your time with and leans much more into making you feel something instead of blasting you with impressive fights, fates, and fantastic visuals.
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