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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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    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Yo-kai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corps
    The game looks fantastic and has an excellent localization, but the lackluster and repetitive combat hold it back from being anything more than run-of-the-mill.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gone Home
    It’s quite amazing what Gone Home was able to accomplish through minimal action and a highly believable, immersive setting. It still resonates even after all these years — and not many games have accomplished what it has in terms of a slice-of-life, heartfelt story that comes together in a realistic environment.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Lamplight City
    Lamplight City offers an intriguing set of mysteries and stands as a great throwback to titles like Monkey Island and Sierra's Gabriel Knight series. The cases aren't especially taxing, but the well-realized setting and characters add plenty of flavor and help the game feel like something more than the sum of its parts.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Scythe: Digital Edition
    My biggest issue is that DLC is so blatantly being held back from the game that it's annoying. The base board that you play on has the artwork for the two factions from the Invaders from Afar expansion and it's like they aren't even trying to hide the fact that there is still more money left to be spent. I understand the need to charge for expansions but at least try to hide it next time.
    • 69 Metascore
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    Nintendo Labo: Toycon 03 Vehicle Kit
    Like all Labo experiences the Vehicle Kit was fun to build, but once that's done and you've saturated the software, you're done.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Operation Warcade
    Operation Warcade isn't a terribly innovative game, but it's fun enough if you're just looking for a very basic arcade shooter. Just don't expect a definitive VR experience from it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    7 Billion Humans
    The game's variety of tools and obstacles keep it interesting all the way through... Just don't expect anything particularly special from its story.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country
    Torna didn't need to re-invent the wheel beyond its swap conceit. Monolith Soft is already perfectly capable of crafting giant worlds worth exploring and characters worth listening to or getting invested in.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Senran Kagura Reflexions
    Senran Kagura Reflexions is really nothing more than a proof of concept. Honey∞Parade Games set out to make a game where you touch Asuka all over until she’s been satisfied and in that respect, it succeeds. Just a damn shame the developer couldn't turn all that touching into something worth playing.
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    A Hat in Time: Seal the Deal
    All of the gating is unnecessary, but if you're willing to dig into Seal the Deal there's a decent amount there.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Valkyria Chronicles 4
    Ultimately, despite being the fourth game in its series, Valkyria Chronicles 4 really is the sequel Valkyria Chronicles needed, and I have to say that I'm pleased that war has never looked more pleasant.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a perfectly good game, but it feels as though it never figures out a way to address the most compelling aspect of this arc: Lara's personal growth.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS
    Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner - Mars may have flown under the radar in 2003 but it now has the chance to shine again 15 years later.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
    Though SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy is not the Gals Fighters 2 we may have been hoping for, it is a daft, fast and fun brawler. There is a serious question of longevity to be considered, and veteran players should consider the game's shallow simplicity before purchase. But in a group setting, especially among newcomers, SNK's sisterhood of sluggers will get the job done, looking fabulous while doing so.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Forsaken
    If this review reads like a roller coaster of emotions, that's because Destiny 2: Forsaken, like all things post-2010 Bungie, is lopsided.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour
    I think less time in the clubhouse and more time on the course would do HB Studios some good.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blade Strangers
    Whilst that lack of tech-depth may prevent Blade Strangers from holding the attention of the pros, or blowing up on the competitive circuit, it's sure to be a hit at any good-natured rumble with friends, battling for pride within your own four walls.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man
    Spider-Man isn't just a great superhero game, it's a proof of concept for Insomniac as a company.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hopalong: The Badlands
    Hopalong: The Badlands is a fun and intuitive arcade shooter that lasts just long enough for you to feel like you've truly mastered its controls, but not too long to overstay its welcome.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Donut County
    Donut County is as charming and funny as it is inventive and beautiful. It excels at what it sets out to do --there's never been a better hole simulator in video game history.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Bad North
    By taking a genre that thrives on its deep mechanics and attempting to streamline it into something anyone can pick up and play, we’re left with an experience that doesn’t wholly appeal to anybody.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fire Pro Wrestling World
    Fire Pro Wrestling World is the best wrestling game on the market...FPW's simplistic visuals and learning curve may discourage some, who demand more flash for their cash, but those who take the time to unlock its potential may find it hard to step in the ring with another wrestling title ever again.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Messenger
    The Messenger is without a doubt one of the best indies available on the Switch right now. It has a lot of competition with the sudden sea of metroidvania games available, but its stunning look, fantastic soundtrack, and clever writing coupled with the amazing gameplay put it a step above the rest. When I walk away from a game every night only wanting to play more, there's little to complain about.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: WWII - Shadow War
    Frozen Dawn is engaging as a micro story mission even in solo play, and one of the most impressive zombie offerings to date.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
    Enix, and by proxy Square, have found myriad ways to repackage the journey of Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age proves that they haven't run out of ideas yet.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Shenmue I & II
    This HD remaster is mainly here to provide fans with a new way to play some of their favorite games. I can’t fault Sega too much for wanting to stick true to the original vision of Shenmue. If you were worried about compatibility issues or crashing, then you can rest easy. These ports are fine.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Death's Gambit
    Death's Gambit resonates as a flawed gem, one I'm happy to have played. It's an uneven experience bogged down by technical woes and stilted combat, but if you can enjoy less-than-pristine games in spite of rough spots, it's worth taking a chance on. Just hold out for a few patches first.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Tyler: Model 005
    There's a cute little story about rewriting the past at the heart of Tyler: Model 005. It's a shame those robots can't revise history and trim this game's excess so that it can focus on what's important.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Yakuza Kiwami 2
    Maybe certain aspects could have been tweaked to be more faithful to the source material, but the worst thing that could happen is you end up wanting to play the original to see the changes firsthand. That isn't such a terrible outcome.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Little Dragons Cafe
    Little Dragons Café is the type of game I walk away from feeling more hopeful in the world. Each chapter ends on such an earnest note that it raises my spirits. Sure, it doesn’t have the deepest mechanics, and it’s not the most polished title I’ll play this year. But it has a soul and a kind heart that uplifts the basic gameplay to a place that makes Little Dragons Café an easy recommendation to anyone looking for a soupcon of positivity in their life.
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