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For 3,137 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 75% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 19% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 100 L.A. Noire
Lowest review score: 20 Ace Banana
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,316 out of 3137
  2. Mixed: 764 out of 3137
  3. Negative: 57 out of 3137
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    • 38 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Dying: Reborn
    Getting stuck in room-escape or point and click adventure games is par for the course sometimes, but what DYING: Reborn does not have going for it is other strong qualities to keep things interesting and “worth the effort.” It wasn’t long before I resorted to a walkthrough once, and then again as needed. I wasn’t compelled by the story, the characters, or the atmosphere. I didn’t feel any sense of tension or immersion with Mathew and his plight. The presentation of the game from graphics to on-screen font to voice-acting was very generic and lackluster too, making the whole experience a struggle and not very enjoyable. Without a walkthrough, I probably would not have pressed on because I just was not finding the experience worth my time and effort. If you really enjoy room escape games and puzzles, DYING: Reborn at $20 or less might be worth a look, but it’s hard to recommend otherwise.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor
    If From would have nailed the motion controls down, this would have been one of my favorite games of the year because it's so engaging and fresh. Unfortunately, dealing with the sketchy controls can be wildly frustrating.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Godzilla
    Godzilla is not a terrible game, but it's just not a lot of fun. The repetition sets in very early and it becomes a chore to play for all but the most diehard of fans.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
    Even if you've played and enjoyed the previous games and movies, I'd recommend a rental for Deathly Hallows, Part 1.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Left Alive
    Overall, Left Alive was not a fun game to play. It lacked personality, even though it wanted to be an MGS clone so bad. It lacked complication for a stealth game, as well as comfortable character movement and slow ramp-up of difficulty. I think if the devs could have had more time to smooth out these rough areas, then the game would have been decent, if not good.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Flashback 2
    To sum it up, Flashback 2 was worth a playthrough, and as a fan of the original, I had fun with it. It’s probably the easiest Platinum you can get, too. But the experience is tainted by lots of technical bugs and very linear, flat gameplay design. At its launch price of $40, I’m hesitant to recommend it to anyone that isn’t an ardent Flashback fan who might be more forgiving of the flaws. Whether any more patches get released is anyone’s guess, but even if the technical bugs get ironed out, the gameplay is still thin and pretty lackluster.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Power Gig: Rise of the SixString
    Aside from the noticeable lack in presentation, this game is still really fun. With such a new idea in the way of peripherals, one could worry that the functionality may not be very strong. Thankfully, the game and controller work in harmony and after some practice you don't feel like it's the game's fault your missing notes.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Dead Space Ignition
    Adding insult to injury is the success Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, a $5, fully produced prequel to Dead Rising 2. The bar was raised, and Ignition has no business occupying the same space.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 24 Critic Score
    Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga
    Eldar Saga is a game marred by a great many ailments. It's functional on a basic level, but it seems to do everything in its power to discourage the player from wanting to spend time with it.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    AMY
    It's hard to watch a game stumble with every step, but AMY repeatedly demolishes any reason to suspect Occam's razor shouldn't be employed; it's a dreadful game and a miserable experience.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified
    Nihilistic's take on Call of Duty is a disappointment and not something I would recommend.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Weeping Doll
    Weeping Doll is a brief presentation of experiments that do not work in virtual reality. Its theme is neither frightening nor coherent, its puzzles are mundane and straightforward, player movement is disorienting and inelegant, and its visual aesthetic imitates the vision of a person with a dangerous blood alcohol concentration. Weeping Doll blunders its format worse than Digital Pictures' full-motion video projects miscalculated the Sega CD.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Rekoil: Liberator
    This is one of the worst Xbox LIVE Arcade games I've ever played. The conventions are basic, very basic. Gameplay elements like shooting consistently suck.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Dream Chronicles
    The PlayStation Network might be starved of Adventure or "Find the Hidden Object" titles, but Dream Chronicles isn't the game to fill that void.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Saban's Power Rangers Megaforce
    The game functions well and looks all right, but it’s ultimately too freaking easy to recommend to anyone who’s serious about gaming and looking for a good value.
    • 28 Metascore
    • 47 Critic Score
    The Quiet Man
    While it misses the mark in general and douses the hopes I had when I first saw the E3 2018 trailer, The Quiet Man does have some value. It’s reasonably priced despite its issues and brevity, and if you’re looking for something a little different, it’s worth a look, just keep your expectations considerably tempered.
    • 28 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    Thundercats
    The battles became a chore after a while of playing, as no enemy after the second level presented anything new to deal with, and my options were limited in what I could actually do during battle.
    • 27 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Rogue Warrior
    Rogue Warrior was a lot of fun even though it's got a lot of miscellaneous problems and shortcomings.
    • 26 Metascore
    • 32 Critic Score
    The Island of Dr. Frankenstein
    There’s very little to enjoy here at any point during the experience at all. As you’ve read enough times already, the endless fetch quests don’t even remotely translate to entertainment.
    • 23 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Fighter Within
    Fighter Within has plenty of shortcomings, but more importantly, I'm having a lot of fun.
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    • 56 Critic Score
    Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey
    Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey had all the right ideas about replicating the beloved children's books in videogame form except for one small detail: at 4-6 times the price of an actual book, it's hard to find anyone who would be willing to pay face value for the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Qubed
    To sum up, if you already have these games, Qubed doesn't offer anything new or compelling to warrant a re-purchase, but if you've held out on getting these great, addictive, and beautifully presented puzzle games, Qubed is a great value.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Family Feud: 2010 Edition
    If you’ve really got to have your Family Feud, consider instead the PC version of the game, which retails for half the price.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff
    The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff follows the template of the previous Sims “Stuff” releases; that is, it’s really nothing more than an items pack—no gameplay changes apply whatsoever.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Armored Core: Silent Line Portable
    Having reviewed plenty of AC titles in the past, I have found Armored Core: Silent Line as something refreshing and refined. There's plenty to love about this game, but the difficulty may turn gamers off.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Rapala Pro Bass Fishing 2010
    If you're looking for a licensed fishing game this season, well, you don't have a lot of choices. Fortunately though, Rapala Pro Bass Fishing does a nice job of giving gamers a pretty well rounded package here.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    DanceDanceRevolution
    DanceDance Revolution is a fun game that will keep you coming back. It's awesome track list of licensed music and more than fifty original tracks make this game a must-have for DDR enthusiasts and newcomers.
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    • 30 Critic Score
    MotionSports Adrenaline
    This is exactly the type of game that makes me lose confidence in motion gaming's future. There is nothing of substantial value here and I recommend leaving this one on the shelf.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat
    A simple, fun, accessible beat'em up that wouldn't be nearly as good on a standard controller. The experience is wholly built around the capabilities of the Gametablet and the end result is great.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Two Worlds II: Pirates of the Flying Fortress
    A great piece of DLC that really extends and adds to the original game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet 2: Special Edition
    LittleBigPlanet 2: Special Edition does a great job integrating the Playstation Move into the original game, and in the Rise of the Cakeling levels. It is fluid, nearly flawless and doesn't feel forced.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MotorStorm RC
    MotorStorm RC doesn't appear to be related to MotorStorm, not at first anyway. Dig a bit deeper and you'll eventually discover Evolution's signature talent at pushing the player closer and closer to perfection.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Time Soldiers
    I would certainly purchase Gang Wars before Time Soldiers. BUT! If I was looking for an arcade shooter with a large amount of challenge to it, then I would probably hit up Time Soldiers.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Transformers Prime: The Game
    Only hardcore Transformer fans should pick this one up at full retail price.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 - Siberian Strike
    City Interactive is giving us glimpses of what such gameplay in a Sniper title would be like, while you’re wondering why they didn’t follow this model in the first place. Snipers and open world/sandbox games. It seems like such a natural fit.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Capcom Arcade Cabinet: Game Pack 5
    While I wasn't overly thrilled with the 1984 pack in comparison to the others released by Capcom, I'm still pleased to see some arcade classics come home to modern day consoles. Keep bringing 'em, Capcom.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1
    I like what Sony is trying to do with the first release of the their 'Best of PlayStation Network' on the PlayStation 3. These are four really solid titles at a cheaper price than what you would get them for on PSN (if you're a PlayStation Plus member then the pricing is about the same). They don't include DLC, or cross-buy capabilities, but what can you do? This is still a good bargain.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches
    As expected, The Brigmore Witches functions as the opposite half of The Knife of Dunwall. Both are tremendous values for their price, offering what’s effectively a $20 b-campaign to Dishonored.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    How to Survive
    There's a lot more to like about How To Survive than not, and at the end of the day, the addictive and fun gameplay trump its shortcomings.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 34 Critic Score
    Bloodbath (2014)
    Bloodbath is a mess of a game as of this writing and barring some major game-changing patches, will be one you can safely skip no matter how much you like the fighting genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare
    Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is a good title for the PlayStation 3. It doesn’t go over the top with what it’s trying to accomplish, but it does provide a nice twist from the original PvZ’s gameplay. That might be enough to warrant a purchase and the $29.99 certainly gives you that little push to pull the trigger.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Alien: Isolation - Corporate Lockdown
    By declaring its intentions early, Corporate Lockdown projects a more comfortable and measured presentation of Alien: Isolation's objectives. This translates to a more clinical feel detached of the narrative context that made Isolation so special, but in its place is a more practical application of its mechanics. As it turns out, Isolation is easier to parse without the weight of a twenty hour run time.
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    • 78 Critic Score
    Lords of the Fallen - Ancient Labyrinth
    Ancient Labyrinth isn't perfect, but I consider it must play material for anyone who enjoyed Lords of the Fallen.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sunset Overdrive: Dawn of the Rise of the Fallen Machines
    Mystery of the Mooil Rig explored how well Sunset Overdrive could operate under constraints. Dawn of the Rise of the Fallen Machines proves the inverse is true as well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Grey Goo - Emergence Campaign
    Quality over quantity; Emergence is not a big release, but the value here for those that played the original game is spot-on.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Dying Light: The Bozak Horde
    The Bozak Horde is Dying Light's dalliance into the efficiency of combat and movement. The peculiar tightness at which it operates may be a boon to mechanic-obsessives and speed runners, but it simultaneously precludes other venues of appreciation.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    1849: Gold Edition
    If you're in the market for a casual city builder, 1849 has a lot going for it, but be aware of its limitations, too. For their first effort though, SomaSim did a fine job.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    NHL SuperCard
    In the end, NHL Supercard is such a quick hitter with fun that it’s tough to hate it, even with the hockey moniker. Its fast gameplay makes for an addictive time. The added value of power-ups and enhancements, plus the motivation to acquire better cards, keeps the intrigue flowing long after interest might/should have run out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Spelunker World
    Spelunker World relies a lot on gaming nostalgia to pull it through, while trying to mask the world of microtransactions. It works to an extent, but not completely. There is still too much simple, not enough modern and far too much room for frustration from failure. It’s not a horrible game by any means, but it is limited in its capacity for fun in long stints.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Slice It!
    Slice It! has a lot of the check boxes for a good eShop title covered, but I found it too challenging and simultaneously not fun enough to want to play for more than a few minutes at a time. Your mileage may vary though, especially if you're into puzzlers and geometry.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Dreadhalls
    Dreadhalls is worth checking out. It's a quick and clear example of how VR can take what would be a pretty uninteresting concept and make it much more immersive and effective. [Tested with Rift]
    • tbd Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Darknet
    Darknet is one of the early VR games that should be on anyone's short-list of great titles. [Tested with Rift]
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    AirMech: Command
    It's got an impressive amount of quality content, online multiplayer, and it's a treat to play because it runs great, looks really good, and is super comfortable. If you have any interest in a RTS or MOBA on your shiny new OR, AirMech Command deserves your attention. [Tested with Rift]
    • tbd Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Winning Putt
    Winning Putt is an interesting title that isn't perfect, as some gameplay elements need some re-thinking, but it's good fun as whole. Certainly an interesting spin on a typical golf game experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Dead Rising
    In 2006, Dead Rising's clever assembly of ideas rampaged against comfort and cohesion. Time has been kind to Dead Rising's sharp edge of nonconformity, though some of its quirks feel frustrating after two (and a half) sequels provided a better defense of its thesis.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2
    What was once an assembly of divergent systems is now a finely tuned machine, one that enables a man to combine a bull skull with motor oil and use it to liquidate scores of zombies. Dead Rising 2 brought focus and direction to an experience that used to be defined by chaos and disorder. Pandemonium isn't completely wiped out, but this time it works with, rather than against, the player's objectives.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
    In 2011, a faintly redressed model of Dead Rising 2 and a replacement hero in Frank West may have seemed crass. Now, with both Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record released simultaneously and priced identically, it's a simple matter of choice. Do you want Dead Rising 2 as it was conceived, or a genetically modified clone that's less inspired but, technically, a lot more fun?
    • tbd Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Memoir En Code: Reissue
    The complex nature of videogame creation usually precludes exclusive compositions. When allowed, however, you're likely to find a piece of the designer's soul buried in the experience. Memoir En Code: Reissue embodies this sentiment with its delicate recreation of tense and peaceful moments of its author's life. It's funny, painful, relatable and, unfortunately, a little heartbreaking.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    VR Golf Online
    VR Golf Online is a tough game that offers up some frustration, though the learning curve isn’t that bad, especially if you haven’t played the game of golf before. The game is built to help you through and does offer up a tiny bit of forgiveness to some elements that would be killer on the real course. It does a nice balanced job of making the experience fun, even when you’re losing, while putting you through the golfing ropes that real golfers would experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LIT
    LIT is a sound puzzle game that features a charming and light-hearted horror environment. The puzzles never become dull and are difficult enough to where the players won’t feel that their intelligence is being insulted. LIT is a bit brief but players going back to beat their game’s goal times does offer plenty of replayability. Players should have a grand time with LIT as it provides plenty of simple entertainment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Drop Dead
    Overall, at $20, Drop Dead offers a lot of zombie-blasting action with a few notable, but not necessarily deal-breaking flaws. For fans of the old light-gun games, this is definitely worth checking out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Holobunnies: Pause Cafe
    Two out of the three games are fun to play and can help you pass a few minutes of your time. It's not built for longevity but even so, it will most likely become a forgotten game of your collection once you've completed the games a few times.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Damascus Gear: Operation Tokyo - HD Edition
    Played on the Vita or the PS4, Damascus Gear offers simple, enjoyable mech combat with a good story and lots of customization at a great price.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bloody Zombies
    All in all, Bloody Zombies was a very good game at its price point. The game has everything you look for in a beat-‘em-up. You open the game and can begin fighting zombies quickly. The game provides a fun, casual gaming experience for someone who wants to play for an hour, but offers enough features to keep you invested in the game if you’re looking for a more in-depth experience. I would recommend this game to all zombie slayers and anyone who likes a fun, simple, arcade-style fighting game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jettomero: Hero of the Universe
    Jettomero: Hero of the Universe­ offsets despair with panicky optimism and traps the ensuing fallout inside of a dizzy planet-obliterating robot. It's an alien venue for exploring the range and control of depression, but also one that expresses comfort and warmth along its journey. Resolution, through either perception or reality, casts Jettomero as a sympathetic hero negotiating inescapable desolation.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition
    Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition brings a nice set of content to a two-year old experience, which includes an extended map, a new/awesome action in Armiger Unleashed, new vehicles to work with and a more open world feel to it all.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chain Strike
    Overall, the anime-inspired graphics, fantasy storyline, polished visuals, and various features could allow Chain Strike to become a go-to escape for gamers on the go. However, the expensive micro-transactions, long tutorial, and grindy nature of the game might put off some gamers as well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Iron Throne: Kingdoms
    Iron Throne is more positive than negative. The story is solid, the gameplay options are extensive, especially for battling other players, and getting drawn into the overall body of gameplay can be a fun experience. Iron Throne, while it can be intimidating, is a solid MMORPG for casual gamers that can handle it. It’s certainly more complicated and deeper than expected.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Goosebumps: HorrorTown
    Goosebumps HorrorTown is a good game for your phone. It’s not a game you need to be playing for hours at a time but a few minutes will provide you with plenty of entertainment. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys the Goosebumps series. The content definitely appeals more to the younger generations but older generations will easily find the entertainment value in it. Goosebumps HorrorTown is now available for iOS and Android.
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    Exoplanet: First Contact
    All in all, the game is limited in its present state. Currently there is roughly 10-20 hours of content to try out depending on how fast one plays. Yet, the foundation seems solid enough, and if Alersteam can craft a world that is unique, interactive, and charming enough to keep players immersed, then Exoplanet: First Contact might in time be a solid addition to gamers’ story-driven survival libraries.
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    P.A.M.E.L.A.
    The upside of P.A.M.E.L.A. is that it is aesthetically pleasing to navigate. The world is a run-down futuristic utopia and each area is unique and adds character to the city. You can really feel the emptiness of what once was a bustling, thriving city. I look forward to seeing how P.A.M.E.L.A. turns out when it’s all said and done, but in its current state, I don’t think I would recommend it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nepenthe
    Overall, Nepenthe is a solid indie game. It’s a fun, complicated RPG that has brilliant moments backed up by unique art and music presentation. It does have some bugs to fix, but nothing yet that isn’t manageable or gameplay disruptive.
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    The Elder Scrolls Online: Wolfhunter
    As it stands right now, the Wolfhunter DLC, which is going to be a review in progress to see how it all works out, is action-packed and entertaining. The dungeon I was able to get through with the devs at ZeniMax Online Studios was fun, and it felt like a well thought out idea that was executed beautifully.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
    Overall, Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is a fantastic little game to pick up and play. With easy to learn and addicting gameplay, a fantastic art style, great customization, and enjoyable music to boot, it’s a great way to kill a couple hours. Its relatively short but sweet, (aside from some frustrating end levels) and some of the stages do blur together, but I’d recommend this to anyone looking for some simple fun. Just know that it will lull you into a false sense of security before whipping you by the end.
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    • 97 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Murkmire
    The Elder Scrolls Online was always my favorite MMORPG, though I had not played it in some time. If you have also stepped away from it for a bit, I would recommend giving it a go again and playing the Murkmire DLC. The zone is such a breath of fresh air, though the air in Murkmire may smell like sulfur.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Game Tengoku: Cruisin Mix Special
    Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special is a friendly opportunity to visit with a videogame-about-a-videogames pioneer. As a six-stage shoot 'em up, Game Tengoku is stretched as far as $30 can take it. As a peak into the ultra-novelty of 1995's Japanese arcade scene, it may be priceless. It is both Important and Good that Game Tengoku is now somewhat localized and available.
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    • 95 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far
    For owners of the content as it was released in 2017, there isn’t much of a case to be made except for maybe gifting your old copies and picking up this shiny new compilation. Regardless, -The Story So Far- is chock full of compelling, charming, quality content, and you can’t go wrong adding it to your collection .
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    • 86 Critic Score
    Shadows: Awakening - The Chromaton Chronicles
    Overall, the DLC adds some fantastic story elements to Shadows: Awakening, if you take the time to read the documents within the quest. The story is well written and goes into some depth about what the mages were up to in the Arcanum Laboratory. As well as their ultimate demise. As with the rest of the game, the graphics are awesome and the sound design is phenomenal.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Necrosphere Deluxe
    Overall, Two-Button Metroidvania Necrosphere Deluxe is a good platformer. The game is simple and difficult, has good map design, and an amazing soundtrack. Controls can get difficult to use and it is easy to get lost in the game but overall a good play. This game is great for both intense and casual players. A good addition to my collection.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Project Winter
    Overall Project Winter is a fun community-based game. It is a simple and engaging survival challenge that will test all of your skills. If you want to talk to strangers, work as a team, and trick people then you will love Project Winter.
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    • 68 Critic Score
    Holy Potatoes! We're in Space?!
    If the controls could be improved or modified, it might have made for a better gaming experience. The only other downer to this game is how short the experience felt. I’m not sure if the game is meant to be in short spurts, but I got about 10 hours of gameplay from the story before the experience was over. It’s certainly not the shortest game in the world, and the characters are wacky enough to make the experience entertaining, but I just wish there was a bit more from it.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Wrathstone
    From the rich stories to the beautiful environments, Wrathstone is a delight through and through. Clearing the dungeons is no easy feat and will push you to the edge of your abilities.
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    • 78 Critic Score
    War Theatre
    Overall, War Theatre for the Nintendo Switch is a tough hoss of a turn-based game, which harkens back to the day of Dragon Force and Advance Wars, though not quite as perfect as those games. It ups the ante of difficulty, while requiring you to think before you move, or else you’re in for a long day. It’s a challenge, but a welcomed one.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Ritual of the Moon
    Ritual of the Moon’s takes five minutes from twenty-eight consecutive days to consider, measure, and test the variable nature of morality. It’s a cycle of play that finds a rhythm with the player’s social and behavioral conflict, and questions that seemed trapped in ethereal ambience reveal honest and unexpected conclusions. My own introspection and negligence, as it turns out, have a lot in common.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    Titan Quest: Atlantis
    For fans of the game, Atlantis is most certainly worthwhile. In playing Atlantis, I realized how far removed I had become from this ARPG franchise, and it was good to revisit. Quality new content as well as immediately-beneficial time of life upgrades to the game in general make Atlantis easy to recommend.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    PixARK
    If your goal is to start out with nothing and then wield magic and technology like a god, well that’s certainly possible. If your goal is to goof off with friends or have hopefully harmless interactions with others online, you can find it here. The point of PixARK is to be an engaging, entertaining, and evolving game. While it is often buried under less-than-intuitive console menus, the simple pleasures of PixARK aren’t far away.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    Firewall Zero Hour - Operation: Nightfall
    Operation Nightfall is a welcomed addition to the Firewall Zero Hour family. It does bring more pros than cons but still needs a bit more love to truly get this on track to a perfect VR experience. It’s getting there, especially if more updates like this are released.
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    • 79 Critic Score
    Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest
    Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest is a solid RTS that has a competent MMO component with it to make the game challenging and entertaining.
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    • 66 Critic Score
    Alternate Jake Hunter: Daedalus - The Awakening of Golden Jazz
    For Trophy hunters, this is an easy one to snap up a lot of those, if that’s your thing. For visual novel/crime fiction fans, especially/obviously of the Jake Hunter lineage, you’ve probably played worse and this is worth the effort. I would love to see a patch that streamlines the flow of the game, because lets face it, you’re playing it for the story, not the gameplay, so when the gameplay/controls/presentation get in the way of that, it’s an issue — and nearly one big enough to warrant taking a pass.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    Growtopia
    After spending several years on mobile devices, Growtopia is bringing its seemingly limitless worlds to consoles. In a game where everything grows on trees, young players will gobble the chance to punch and build while those looking for depth may come up short without searching for intricately crafted worlds.
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    • 92 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Scalebreaker
    The developers have outdone themselves and crafted a wonderful addition to Season of the Dragon. The DLC release also brought along Update 23, a quality-of-life update that brings some wonderful improvements to some core mechanics of The Elder Scroll Online.
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    • 95 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Discovery Tour - Ancient Greece
    Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece encapsulates the majesty and depth of Assassin's Creed Odyssey into a full-blown learning experience. Ubisoft's expansive recreation of Ancient Greece becomes an open book of educational opportunities that should thrill anyone with a thirst for knowledge.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    Type Knight
    Type Knight is elegantly simple in its design and a fun distraction. It can run on any grade of PC, wisely confines itself to a small window size, loads instantly, has surprisingly good music and sense of atmosphere, and is all around well worth the low cost of admission of $4.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    It came from space, and ate our brains
    It’s still a solid experience but it could use some expansion or improvement, which if a sequel is ever created, Triangle Studios surely has the opportunity to address.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Spies in Disguise: Agents on the Run
    Spies in Disguise: Agents on the Run is entertaining for short bursts, manages to be a bit more than a cash grab in comparison to other rail games of its type, and genuinely feels like something you could dig into for the long term. It’s definitely worth checking out, especially if you need more than just Subway Surfers.
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    • 63 Critic Score
    MathLand
    MathLand isn’t going to blow you away in any one aspect, but the sum of the parts makes for a quality educational game that deserves a nod of recognition if you’re in the market for this. At a scant 133MB in size and priced at $6, MathLand offers a fair value for the type of experience it offers.
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    • 91 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Harrowstorm
    Harrowstorm is the first DLC in the year-long Dark Heart of Skyrim event. Players must conquer two new, four-player dungeons - Icereach and Unhallowed Grave - and get pulled into the mystery that surrounds this year's event. The journey will not be easy, but if we've learned anything from last year's Season of the Dragon event, it is that it will all be worthwhile.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    Curious Expedition
    Thunderful's Curious Expedition is a very fun game. It has a lot of complicated strategic parts you have to think about in order to be successful, but all of them create a learning experience, much like Oregon Trail did for gamers back in the day, that motivates you to keep going.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Defective Holiday
    Defective Holiday seeks meaning from the isolated moments of its mundanity. The ideal traveler believes either witnessing or imagining extraordinary phenomenon can produce identical reverberations in their mind. This drifting opacity goes against the traditional idea of a relaxing getaway, but emerges as a scattershot method to capture surreal spaces between ordinary places. True to its name, Defective Holiday is a capricious but endearing vacation.
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    • 82 Critic Score
    Kingdom Two Crowns
    Kingdom Two Crowns is not for those seeking out a traditional strategy or management game. It merely skirts the edges of the genre to present a unique vision of how this type of game may play out through a different perspective. Intense and difficult moments are often traded out for a serene blend of exploration and discovery. Though it has its pacing frustrations, those keen enough to go out of their comfort zone should find depth and satisfaction in Kingdom Two Crowns.
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