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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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    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Project Warlock
    Project Warlock is just a damned blast. You could say this is the best version of Wolfenstein 3D ever made. Hell, it even tops the original Doom in some categories. It certainly won’t win awards for originality, but this is a true work of passion that pays off in the end.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dune: Awakening
    Dune: Awakening encapsulates everything I want from a survival MMO game.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Golf Peaks
    $5 for a solid puzzle game with an interesting spin on golf is hardly what I'd call a bad deal. Unless you simply do not enjoy puzzle games, you're bound to have some degree of fun with Golf Peaks. Being a fan of golf will help, but anyone with a penchant for working through various puzzles will have a good time here.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS. MaxiBoost ON
    Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxiboost On is what Gundam Versus should have been in the first place. A more properly thought-out offline suite, split-screen support, LAN mode, a deep roster, and an improved netcode all lead to a superior package that can appeal to even non-Gundam fans. However, the lack of a proper tutorial and some questionable decisions with the online hold it back as a whole. Regardless of these issues, it has absolutely lived up to the hype of players who experienced it during its arcade reign.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GrimGrimoire OnceMore
    The original GrimGrimoire was envisioned as the first in a franchise before poor sales put the kibosh on that idea. I don’t know if Vanillaware and NIS America will be more successful this time around with GrimGrimoire OnceMore, but I hope they are because this game is a top to bottom delight and I would love to see what lies beyond the halls of Silver Star Tower.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Tomb Raider Trilogy
    The collection is actually quite good, despite my finding it difficult to recommend.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disney Guilty Party
    Despite some sticking points in the mini-game department, its quirky personality and replay value make Guilty Party one of the best multiplayer party games to hit the Wii.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tales of Xillia
    The story and characters are delightful, and an engaging battle system rounds out a mesmeric package. Simply put, Tales of Xillia is one of the finest role-playing games in recent memory.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
    Like a Dragon Gaiden has games, laughs, tears, and brawls where characters dramatically reveal their resplendent back tattoos. It does what a new Like a Dragon entry needs to do, and tees up some big emotional moments for its longtime series lead along the way. If you want a deep story with twists and turns, this may not be all you hope for. But if you run off the beaten path to get a model AiAi out of the UFO Catcher, this should more than tide you over to Infinite Wealth.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd
    A full-featured, intuitive, and challenging pop star simulator dressed up as a rhythm game. Whether you love Miku and the rest of the virtual virtuosos there's something to enjoy here, even if it's just to prove that you know your way around a rhythm game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy
    On it's own, Blast Works' campaign mode would probably only deserve a 7.5. It's a solid shooter with an amazing gameplay mechanic, but overall the main game is too bland to deserve a higher score, even at the budget retail price of forty bones.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
    LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens still feels limited in nature, but it's a better, more pointed effort than Marvel's Avengers, which was all over the place.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kinectimals: Now with Bears!
    This game is adorable, sure, but where it really succeeds is with its motion control, which seems to give you a direct link with the cute animal on the screen. High-end visuals and animation work with this to complete the illusion of having this wild pet in your living room.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Unravel
    The atmosphere is so compelling that I couldn’t help but feel like a piece of my own story was wrapped up in the game with the rest of the photo album. It’s rare but a special thing when a game manages to impart a story that touches strings deep in the heart, and Unravel manages to meet and exceed this feat. Get ready to have all the feels.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blaster Master Zero
    Blaster Master Zero is a loving recreation that serves as both a companion and in some ways a replacement for the original. While I'll always see myself going back to the NES classic for the rest of my days, Zero is a good way to introduce the series to a newcomer without scaring them off.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Candleman
    That's the unpredictable allure to Candleman. Its obvious hook is in its unique mechanic, but that's not enough to carry it to the conclusion. Then, there's a Rudy-like emotional investment that takes over when everything stops revolving around gameplay. Fittingly, Candleman burns out prematurely. But, that doesn't mean that it stops shining.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
    It's a small update that you could live without despite its $15 digital price tag. As a value proposition at $40, it's a laugh unless you missed out SSF4, which is easily one of the brightest and sharpest fighting games in the recent past.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sonic Origins
    There are a few situations where you should still jump on Sonic Origins.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Forager
    Despite some unevenness, Forager is absolutely worth a look. If anyone ever asks me for a relaxing game that they can throw themselves into and become obsessed with for a week, this is my pick.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Grow: Song of the Evertree
    There are some rough edges to be found, and one person’s relaxation will be another’s repetition. However, Grow: Song of the Evertree succeeds in its attempts at presenting a wholesome, laid-back experience. Its successes are admirable, and its missteps are negligible. It lives up to its philosophy and presents something that has all the satisfying progression of a typical game experience, but without all the violence. There’s still room to grow, but the roots are firmly planted.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
    It can be as simple or as mind-bending as you want it to be; either way, you'll be satisfied for many hours on end...Plus, you've got to admit that the Minis are adorable. Creepy and possibly murderous, but adorable all the same.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Naruto: Rise of a Ninja
    The story mode is worth the price of entry alone, and the fun fighting and excellent online matches are both wonderful bonuses.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
    For both new and old series fans, it's really fun to see how one of the most popular role-playing game series started out.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
    A decent remaster of an okay game. Not bad, better than middling, but not good. Given that it has the Star Wars license, Dark Forces was no doubt successful in 1995 and will most likely be successful now. And it should be. Because even mediocre games can be worthwhile, and they often have a story to tell. I’ll always be grateful when Nightdive and other studios go to the effort to revive them, and I will always be here asking for more.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Silent Hill: Origins
    It's still fun, scary, and what Silent Hill is at its essence. It's not the best game in the series, but it certainly isn't one that you want to deny the existence of.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
    Mutant Year Zero seems like the natural evolution for tactics games. The real-time aspects make things move faster and add a unique layer of tension. On the story end of things, it manages to keep you interested until the linear campaign finishes up. You won't find a groundbreaking narrative but it doesn't overstay its welcome, and the characters are just charming enough to keep you invested.
    • 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.
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