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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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    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Albino Lullaby: Episode 1
    As far as playing this in virtual reality on the Oculus Rift, I can't recommend it. Maybe it is just me, but every time I've ever tried to play the game on the Rift I've gotten physically ill. I managed to stomach about half the game before switching over to the desktop version to finish it up. It's one of the creepiest experiences available for VR at the moment but I just couldn't stand it consistently...Only clocking in at roughly two and a half hours, the whole experience is over rather quickly, but that's enough time to give players a clear satisfying story for those that paid attention to notes. It isn't all that innovative but truly, it doesn't have to be. If you're playing this, you're playing for the narrative. [Tested with Oculus Rift]
    • 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
    • 60 Critic Score
    Star Fox Guard
    Ultimately, Star Fox Guard's relationship to the adventures of Fox McCloud is skin deep.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Fox Zero
    Hearing about how different Star Fox Zero was compared to its inception, it's almost like Miyamoto jettisoned most of the new ideas in favor of playing it safe due to complaints from testers. Even with Platinum's involvement, it's a confusing project that isn't quite sure of itself, wanting to try new things while simultaneously reigning it in. Despite these blemishes, I enjoyed my time with it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Eclipse
    As a mostly outdoor affair, the layout is a tad scrunched, and sadly, the indoor areas are too tight-knit for their own good.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Phantasmal: City of Darkness
    Once the game begins and things actually have to be rendered in motion, the facade slips away and the game's unfortunate, misshapen, true form is revealed. Outside of the fantastically realized hallways and background details, everything else looks like trash.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Fallout 4: Wasteland Workshop
    As a product for humans though, I can't see Wasteland Workshop as anything but a bad buy. A cynical ploy to pad out the “value” of the Season Pass and maybe milk a few weirdos like me who just can't resist neon lights.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bravely Second: End Layer
    Bravely Second is a missed opportunity in many ways. It's too similar to the original to woo a new crowd, and any risks it takes are narrative-centric and mostly fall flat.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Epic Dumpster Bear
    This one goes in the so bad its good category.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stranger of Sword City
    Even with the slow grind, I have no reservations saying Stranger of Sword City is a damn fine dungeon crawler.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank
    Ratchet & Clank also manages to mix things up to an extent throughout, albeit with things you've seen before. There are some really cool cinematic moments like foot chases, dogfights in space, hoverboard races, and the like. In other words, don't expect Rachet & Clank to reinvent the wheel, but expect to have fun playing it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Killer Instinct Season 3
    Since its release, Killer Instinct has slowly become one of the most competent fighters in the genre. It's accessible at all levels thanks to its approachable yet deep combo system and extensive tutorial. Its characters, including the new ones from Season 3, all have unique mechanics and tons of small touches that bring them to life. With an efficient and non-scummy free-to-play model and PC availability, there are few reasons not to jump into Killer Instinct.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
    It's a different sort of game when compared to its brothers, but it works very well in the space it occupies. It's unfortunate that there are quite a handful of technical issues, because otherwise this is a great excuse to head back to the Sword Coast.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 5: Order Up!
    Aside from the self-contained story arc in a new land, Minecraft: Story Mode: Order Up! serves up exactly what is expected.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
    Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is proof positive that one good idea can’t carry a title. The central gimmick is a good one, but there is just no reason to subject yourself to a game so unambitious and condescending.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Esper 2
    It borrows a lot of inspiration from classic PC adventure games, but also manages to inject some of its own signature humor in and usher us into the new dawn of virtual reality without feeling like a tech demo -- even if the experience itself is fleeting. [VR Tested]
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Enter the Gungeon
    While it doesn't totally reinvent the twin-stick shooter, it has all but perfected it and is worth every penny.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Wars Battlefront: Outer Rim
    Even though I generally dig Outer Rim, I think it's a fairly tough sell as a standalone add-on given the current pricing. If you're way into the game, specifically the smaller modes, it has some of the better content in all of Battlefront. But otherwise, I'd stick with the free updates for now and wait to see how the three other packs in the season pass play out before committing to the full bundle.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hyper Light Drifter
    The combat and movement often left me slack-jawed and giddy, a perfect homage to the '90s RPGs that obviously inspired Heart Machine, while still feeling completely fresh and constantly surprising.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    [the Sequence]
    It can be tough at times, but that just makes it more gratifying when it all works out and the balls go in the hole.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Stephen's Sausage Roll
    It's a game where every aspect of it is designed with such incredible care and efficiency that it actually comes together as one cohesive whole.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dark Souls III
    I may not have like this iteration as much as the rest, but it's still streets ahead of most current action games and deserves a warm spot on your shelf by the bonfire.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 15 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune
    The whole package feels extremely light on content, and even a bit rushed. With reused assets, features missing that were in previous titles, added microtransactions, a lack of characters, and lots of grinding, it is hard to recommend this to even the most titty-starved gamer. You'd be better served watching videos of the spicier scenes online or just going to any number of free porn sites, thus saving yourself the time, money, and brain cells that would otherwise be spent on this.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quantum Break
    The gameplay is excellent, the cutscenes are interesting, even the live-action stuff is surprisingly engaging. Everything about it works great individually, but everyone will absolutely notice that they're just that: individual parts. The overarching story connecting it all isn't enough to keep it from feeling disjointed...It's a disappointing realization, but not a damning one. Far from it, actually. Remedy's keen understanding of how to make an action title shines through, and it's every bit a game that has been lovingly crafted for years.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Darknet
    Darknet is something that could technically work in a traditional, non-VR environment, but the immersive nature of the game does feel justified. Even though it was daunting, I loved looking around the world and figuring out where to go next, and for the price, I'd consider it one of the Oculus' must-have games. [Oculus tested]
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
    While I've talked extensively about the things that didn't quite do it for me, I will say this: if you enjoyed the first game, or if you're a diehard fan of the web series or the movie, you will more than likely appreciate this sequel. For everyone else, including those like me with only a passing interest in the web series, it's a very hit-or-miss experience. If you enjoy potty humor and language filled with more “fucks” and “shits” than you can shake a stick at, then Angry Video Game Nerd II is definitely for you. If not, then I might suggest looking elsewhere to get your platforming fix, because while the actual gameplay is decent once all the humor has been removed from the equation, it's still not the greatest.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Smashing the Battle
    It's noble that Smashing the Battle was built around VR -- at the launch of the Oculus Rift, no less -- but it ultimately feels like a free-to-play game and not a $20 brawler. It's no surprise this was originally slated as a mobile title. [Reviewed with Oculus Rift]
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Michonne - Episode 2: Give No Shelter
    In a season consisting of five or more episodes, a transitional, table-setting tale like Give No Shelter would theoretically justify itself. But with just one more chapter left, it feels like there should be more here. Despite that, I do have faith that the finale will tie it all together neatly.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Nights of Azure
    Anything it gets right or does adequately enough is countered by a pitfall or something lackluster. It's perfectly functional and seems to do what it wants to do, it's just a pity none of those things are particularly exceptional in any way.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops - Mission Pack 1
    StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops doesn't deliver anything that you haven't seen before, but it does it in an engaging way that sufficiently supplements the universe. If you aren't big on the massive time investment that a typical StarCraft campaign warrants, this is a nice little alternative.
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