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For 4,835 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 4835
  2. Mixed: 1,724 out of 4835
  3. Negative: 427 out of 4835
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Last of Us: Left Behind
    Short but sweet. $15 is a tall ticket for three hours of content, but this content is just as beautifully crafted as the original game was. More importantly, it gives fans of The Last of Us another chance to revisit its world and further explore the life of Ellie. For the first time they'll see her in her element, with her guard down, letting you connect to her fully.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    AeternoBlade
    AeternoBlade may not move the genre forward in any way, but it's a fun little game for action enthusiasts. It has a deep combat system, just the right amount of RPG elements, and an engaging enough narrative to keep things moving.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gigantic Army
    Gigantic Army is a breezy retro-style shooter that STG enthusiasts would do well to check out. The tiny doujin team at Astro Port have created something special, hearkening back to the games of yesteryear with a well-crafted dose of nostalgia.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 3: Fallen Angel
    Fallen Angel is a much better effort than Broken Eagle, but the Lost Chapter DLC saga still isn't quite there, and certainly hasn't justified the Season Pass cost yet. It needs a lot more pizzazz to really rise to the bar that the core game set, and I hope Capcom follows through with the remaining two chapters.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    One Piece: Romance Dawn
    If the presentation wasn't so horrible, One Piece: Romance Dawn would be a decent way for a JRPG fan to spend an afternoon after they've exhausted their library of other more innovative titles. If you've always wondered what the fuss was with One Piece, you'd be better off watching the show or playing the fun, but flawed Pirate Warriors series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
    Easily one of the most intriguing games I've played in quite some time. It’s as if Persona and Phoenix Wright got together and had a little demon spawn that I didn't want to put down -- no matter how disturbing it can be at times.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Borderlands 2: Headhunter Pack 4 - Mad Moxxi and the Wedding Day Massacre
    Since there is a lack of truly new enemy types, the combat is the same as it has ever been, which can be good or bad depending on taste. However, the story does something more interesting than previous entries do, and the comedic value is about as densely packed as Borderlands 2 gets.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
    There's plenty of fun to be had in Lightning Returns if you're open to it, and are willing to overlook some of the messiness.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Castle Doctrine
    The Castle Doctrine is certainly an experience unlike any other, but I also find it hard to recommend since it's so obtuse and seems to want to put new players at a huge disadvantage, increasing the skill gap between the best and the worst. Intense research and work must be put forth to succeed, but there's no real motivation except bigger and better death traps.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    CONSORTIUM
    The sci-fi meta-narrative, as well as the conspiracy-laced in-world narrative, are both interesting and this was the first time in a while a game has made me do some real detective work.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jazzpunk
    By the time I finished Jazzpunk, I was both left wanting more of its crazy world and feeling slightly underwhelmed. Many of the jokes felt a bit too random for their own good, and the story kind of just ends with no real resolution.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 - Smoke and Mirrors
    The biggest accomplishment with the new episode however is the fact that your actions have more consequences on a personal level.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Rekoil: Liberator
    Rekoil: Liberator is as generic as they come. Basic maps, uninspired character models, the "same-old, same-old" game modes we're all used to. What it tries to do to make itself stand out it fails at, and what does make it stand out is nothing to be proud of.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The Sun at Night
    The art and customization are really the game’s strong suits, so hopefully Minicore studios can bring the rest of the package up to the standard set by those elements. Regardless of my issues with The Sun at Night, I’m looking forward to continuing Laika’s journey.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Dungeon Keeper
    It's a huge shame, because Dungeon Keeper is such a great franchise. I vividly remember getting hooked on the original for the very first time, and hooking in non-strategy fans with its unique perspective and visual style. But you're getting none of that here, as you're instead presented with a hollow freemium shell of what once was.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fable Anniversary
    Fable Anniversary may not blow you away, but it's still a good action game that everyone should experience at some point or another, and I'd consider it vastly superior to Fable 2 and 3.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sorcery Saga: The Curse of the Great Curry God
    Its lighthearted nature is hard to recommend if you're not a fan of the genre, but if you're willing to try something a little different, there’s enough delicious pleasantries served throughout to satisfy anyone's dungeon-crawling cravings.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Octodad: Dadliest Catch
    Though it has some issues with framerate drops and its approach to control is definitely not for everybody, Dadliest Catch kept a smile on my face for most of its duration.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bravely Default
    If you like JRPGs and own a 3DS, Bravely Default is easily one of the best available for the system.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 3: Operation Broken Eagle
    As it stands, there is literally no reason to get Broken Eagle. It's criminally short, you can't enjoy it with a friend, there are no real benefits if your character is maxed out from already playing the core game, and it doesn't add to the overarching lore in any meaningful way.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Broken Age: Act 1
    I haven’t felt this surge of nostalgia and excitement about a game in a long time, and I truly think Broken Age will be looked back fondly as one of the greats. That being said, the first Act is only a few short hours and ended on a nail-biting cliffhanger with no word on how long we’ll be waiting for the rest of the game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    OlliOlli
    The game is in the sweetspot of "simple to control" and "just difficult enough" to keep you playing without tearing your hair out. The Daily Grind and Spots challenges will keep the score-centric crowd happy, and Career mode will have you blistering your thumbs as you try to perfect each level. A masterpiece.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Two Brothers
    It's very much the type of game you play for the story, which has flashes of brilliance that can only be effectively realized in an interactive medium such as this. Unfortunately, it's tied to lackluster mechanics, technical problems, and a disappointing lack of polish.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
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    It did propose some thought-provoking questions about mortality, but I was too busy being frustrated at the controls to give any of it a second thought while playing.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    Muramasa Rebirth: Fishy Tales of the Nekomata
    It's so well done in fact, that I could easily see a full game starring Okoi one day.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nidhogg
    Nidhogg stands as one of the true kings of competitive gameplay, and that doesn't need to be patched one bit.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Banner Saga
    The Banner Saga is dark and onerous experience, but its one that draws you in. I'll be waiting with bated breath to see which way this winding path darts next. Something tells me we're not out of the woods just yet.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    ZEN Pinball 2
    Zen Pinball is a must-have anywhere you can grab it, and Zen Pinball 2 specifically on PlayStation 4 is equally just as desirable -- if not more-so.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
    It’s very convenient and nice. It’s convenient and nice to not have to install a handful of mods on the original version in order to get it to look not terrible. It’s convenient and nice to have small quality-of-life things added that new players won’t even notice while Baldur's Gate veterans will likely welcome them with open arms.
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