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  • 27% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 70% 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 despelote
Lowest review score: 20 The Lord of the Rings - Gollum
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 256 out of 548
  2. Mixed: 267 out of 548
  3. Negative: 25 out of 548
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Ghost of Yotei
    Sucker Punch leaves nothing on the table with Ghost of Yotei. This game represents everything we were promised the PS5 could deliver and then some. Every aspect of its artistry, mechanics, and technology is used to the fullest in perfect balance. No one part of Ghost of Yotei outshines the rest, and that's because each component bleeds into the others so naturally that they cease to feel like disparate elements. Atsu's journey is one that will stick with me, but not because of the magnificent world I explored, the memorable cast of characters I grew to love, or the dramatic swordplay. Those are all different colors used to paint the complete picture that is Ghost of Yotei. All are strong on their own, but together form something much greater.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Silent Hill f
    Yes, I jumped more than once when a monster pounced on me from a hidden corner, but that is more akin to surprise than true fear. Fear is what I felt in the scenes that turned the metaphorical act of Hinako sacrificing who she was to conform to others into literal acts. That's the kind of fear that sticks with me -- not any monster that can be killed, or even a curse that can be cleansed, but the unfathomable monster that is society. The monster that we are, but pretend we aren't. Even though Silent Hill f misses the mark with things like the offering system and unnecessary sanity meter, every other component eventually comes together to make something unmistakably Silent Hill.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Borderlands 4
    No matter what I'm doing in Borderlands 4, I'm always earning something that offers a new way to strengthen my character's identity. Guns each feel more distinct than ever, making the loot grind that much more enticing. Each fight is an opportunity to flex my personality thanks to the movement system allowing me to approach and react in dozens of ways, with bosses acting as the exclamation point to it all. But most importantly, Borderlands 4 struck the best tonal balance yet. Borderlands 4 feels like the idealized version of what this series was always striving to be.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater manages to live up to its own legacy thanks to the forward-thinking design of the original, but takes no risks beyond a more approachable control scheme. It is because Kojima pushed the limits of interactivity and stuck to timeless themes in his writing that even a copy-pasted version of it is still effective over 20 years later, though with a few embarrassing relics of the past. In that way, the legacy of the original is perfectly preserved here. But it does raise the question of whether or not we even needed it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
    When you get into the flow, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is ruthlessly satisfying.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Bananza
    Donkey Kong Bananza could've easily been a reskinned Mario game with Stars replaced with bananas, but Nintendo chose the riskier path. While it has the familiar structure of past 3D platformers, everything about how I engaged with Bananza felt like a deconstruction of the genre (pun intended). While it may stick a bit too close to a familiar core structure, Bananza goes deep in exploring clever and unique ways to use its destructive systems to build a confident new platformer.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
    It takes seeing through the entire story for me to see the full picture. Yes, Death Stranding 2 is anxious about the side effects of mass connection. It isn’t blind to all the ways it can be manipulated and used to rob people of their humanity rather than enrich it. But it doesn’t give up hope even in its darkest self-reflection. It weighs the pros and cons and still comes out with a desire to keep us all together. The danger is out there whether we’re on the grid or not. We may as well stand in the rain together, with a song and a smile.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Alters
    There were times I wished The Alters was a pure adventure game without any of the survival elements, but that friction is what makes it work. While the interpersonal relationships and conflicts between the Jans are the heart of the experience for me, and what I can wholeheartedly recommend, I came to appreciate the basic survival loop as a way to add more agency to all the choices I made. Like all the best sci-fi stories, The Alters will leave you with plenty of philosophical questions to chew on.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Kart World
    Mario Kart World delivers fine-tuned racing, strong multiplayer potential, and a bevy of unlockables that keep every session rewarding. But its tacked on exploration component, one that tries too hard to force long-term success, is a reminder that even a driver with a tremendous lead on the competition still isn’t safe from a dreaded blue shell.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a stunning, ambitious first outing for Sandfall Interactive.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    despelote
    Despelote is a moving and masterfully rendered game about soccer, growing up, and so much more.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
    The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a morbidly engrossing tactics RPG that takes the right notes from Danganronpa.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
    Lost Records: Bloom and Rage pays tribute to 90s angst and the riot grrrl rock in a deeply moving coming of age story.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Promise Mascot Agency
    Promise Mascot Agency is a positively zany yakuza adventure that's an unpredictable delight.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Blue Prince
    Blue Prince is the kind of engrossing puzzle game that will change your brain chemistry.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
    Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition gives a great RPG the second chance it deserves.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FragPunk
    In a sea of tactical shooters, Fragpunk is the one finally willing to challenge the status quo.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Wilds
    Once it gets its claws in, it’s hard to escape Monster Hunter Wilds’ grasp. It balances high-octane spectacle with the kind of meditative RPG progression hooks that live service games dream of. It’s a successful evolution from Monster Hunter World, though one that still can’t quite find the best way to introduce new players to its intimidating world.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Avowed
    With Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment once again flaunts its writing chops with a fantasy story that is contemporary in its themes and combat that feels better than most other first-person western RPGs. Whether you've experienced a Pillars of Eternity game before or not, this is a must-play.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a staggering sequel that'll put you in a medieval mindset.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization VII
    Sid Meier's Civilization VII succeeds at making one of the most storied strategy game franchises still feel fresh.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rift of the NecroDancer
    Rift of the Necrodancer captures the true essence of music by creatively visualizing rhythm.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel Rivals
    Marvel Rivals is the most entertaining hero shooter since Overwatch.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
    Despite working with a more family-friendly property with less blood and guts, Machinegames’ latest still has all its teeth in place. A globe-trotting action-adventure romp becomes a slapstick comedy about outsmarting fascism rather than outgunning it. Its enemies are dimwitted punching bags that are so frail and oblivious to their surroundings that you can tip one like a cow with only a toilet plunger. In a crowded media landscape laser focused on Nazism and its unimaginably ugly resurgence worldwide, Machinegames offers what might be the radical thesis that we need right now: Nazis may be dangerous, but they’re also very, very stupid.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
    After playing Neo Dimension, it’s easy to see why fans have been so eager to see Fantasian break out of Apple Arcade. Its unique spin on a turn-based battle system was engaging on a mobile device, and its stunning dioramic visuals made its colors pop out of the screen. Despite some bumpy character and story developments, Fantasian Neo Dimension solves a bit of the original’s fragmented story while also giving it new life on it on other platforms with additional features.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
    Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake gives an NES classic the royal treatment it deserves.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unknown 9: Awakening
    Unknown 9: Awakening is a promising start for a new series once you learn to love its combat.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Rise of the Golden Idol
    The Rise of the Golden Idol makes a great mystery series even better.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Shadow
    Batman: Arkham Shadow isn't just a great VR game; it's one of the best Batman games ever.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MechWarrior 5: Clans
    MechWarrior 5: Clans delivers 100 tons of BattleMech joy with outstanding missions and superb storytelling.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metaphor: ReFantazio
    In many ways, Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like the next mainline entry in the Persona series in all but name. In others, it carves out an identity all its own. The strategic turn-based combat system is just as satisfying as ever, while Archetypes and globe-trotting put a new perspective on an otherwise familiar experience. I could see the plot twists coming a mile away, but the endearing cast of characters made the journey worthwhile. It’s not perfect, but Atlus has earned my vote of confidence. Consider me a follower.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Silent Hill 2
    While it may be an unnecessary project, Silent Hill 2’s remake keeps the original’s haunting essence intact by staying true to its unsettling atmosphere, off-kilter tone, and uncomfortable moments. It’s a respectful revisit that only veers off course when it tries a little too hard to add pounds onto a sleek horror game. Even with some extra weight, the tortured story told here is every bit as harrowing as it was in 2001.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Frostpunk 2
    Frostpunk 2 scales up the drama with a bigger, more strategic sequel that's easy to get lost in.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Plucky Squire
    Once the story finally starts delivering on its themes in the back half of the adventure and Jot obtains all of his storybook-manipulating abilities, The Plucky Squire is a joy. We’re entering a postmodern era for the video game industry where the art itself can start discussing what came before, who made it, and why it was made. The Plucky Squire finds itself standing tall in the middle of that trend. It's a must-play if you want to understand why game developers, artists, or any kind of creator makes things in spite of so many forces trying to blot their work out.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
    Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a delight to play through all these years later. It's faithful to the original, features a narrative that feels more relevant than ever, and still dishes out tense emergent moments through its timer system. When it does make a tweak, it often feels intentional and never hurts the game. If you haven't played a Dead Rising game before, this is the place to start.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    UFO 50
    UFO 50 will remind you why you fell in love with video games in the first place.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine delivers non-stop co-op action in all its gory glory.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Astro Bot
    Four years ago, Sony introduced the tagline “play has no limits” to advertise the PS5. Astro Bot is the first PlayStation exclusive since then that truly believes in that mission statement.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
    Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a refreshingly mature turn for Nintendo in more ways than one.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Black Myth: Wukong
    Black Myth: Wukong is only a Soulslike in the way Stellar Blade is, and that's to its credit. It lightly borrows elements from the subgenre but carves out a niche for themselves by focusing on its key differences. Despite some performance issues and frustrating difficulty spikes, Black Myth: Wukong’s frenetic combat and emphasis on fluid movement make it feel unlike any of its other contemporaries.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dungeons of Hinterberg
    Dungeons of Hinterberg will make you think differently about how you behave on your next vacation.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is unlike anything else you'll play in 2024, and that's why it's one of the year's best games.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
    Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail delivers an emotional gut punch, even if it takes some time to get there.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
    Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is the robust revival this classic series deserved.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
    Even if it isn’t an overhaul of Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree is a massive achievement in both open-world and DLC design. It’s a daunting task to provide new content for one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time, especially with the expectations surrounding it. However, the over two-year wait was well worth it as there’s a staggering amount of content to play with here. Those who love Elden Ring will experience the same sense of awe and surprise that they felt on their first playthrough. The massive world, challenging bosses, and game-changing equipment make this expansion feel like an unofficial sequel.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance makes one of the best open-world RPGs around even better.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
    This isn’t a remake that completely redefines its predecessor, unlike Final Fantasy VII and Resident Evil 4. This is much more in line with Nintendo’s recent Super Mario RPG and Mario vs. Donkey Kong remakes that refurbish and update the visuals with some small quality-of-life tweaks. Those with a working GameCube and copy of The Thousand-Year Door don’t need to worry about picking this up. Still, anyone grabbing it for the first time ever or in a while on Nintendo Switch is in store for an off-kilter and memorable experience from the moment they see that first image of a gallows in Rogueport.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
    Though I initially worried that Hellblade 2's dark story about psychosis would trigger my anxiety, it's a surprisingly inspiring sequel about perseverance in the face of pain. It tells a story about overcoming what holds us down, and finding solace in others. It doesn't quite reach instant classic status due to uninspired gameplay that's much less creative and ambitious than its stunning presentation, but Ninja Theory's latest is still an absolute must-play for any Xbox Game Pass subscriber and an experience I certainly won't forget anytime soon.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
    The cryptic Lorelei and the Laser Eyes may very well be the greatest puzzle game ever made.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Animal Well
    Animal Well's deep secrets and arresting atmosphere will suck you down the rabbit hole.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unicorn Overlord
    Unicorn Overlord is the strategy RPG fans of the genre have been waiting for.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE 2K24
    WWE 2K24 finishes the wrestling series' comeback story with its best installment yet.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    In another brilliantly self-reflexive action RPG, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth uses gaming’s most iconic bit of dramatic irony to fuel a deeply moving tale of self-doubt and personal rediscovery. It’s a bigger, at times less focused adventure, but one that leaves the kind of life-affirming imprint bound to make it another instant classic.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Helldivers 2
    Helldivers 2 is one of the most entertaining co-op games you can get on PS5.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden delivers both slick action and tough moral choices.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Granblue Fantasy: Relink
    Whether you love the high-octane spectacle of Final Fantasy XVI or the character collection of Genshin Impact, Granblue Fantasy: Relink has a little something for you. It’s a smart blend of ideas, even if it's a bit torn between console and mobile gaming philosophies. More importantly, though, it does all that without sacrificing the playful energy the RPG genre was built on.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Persona 3 Reload
    Even if it’s not quite the best possible version of itself thanks to some missing content from its past versions, Reload is the definitive way to experience Persona 3. It’s a remake that will keep fans of the original happy, while bringing series’ newcomers a smoother RPG experience built on the bones of one of the genre’s best games.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
    Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the most emotionally impactful chapter in gaming’s best soap opera. It struggles to stay fully engaging from start to finish due to a supersized runtime filled with exhausting exposition dumps, but developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio delivers a deeply personal story that’s serious without sacrificing its heart. If any video game could leave you with a new lease on life, it’s this.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tekken 8
    Despite its poor Arcade Quest mode, Tekken 8 is another great entry in one of the fighting genre's best series. Whether you come for the story or just the core brawling, the team at Bandai Namco makes sure there's something everyone can enjoy here. It's a tight package that loads a lot of surprises into every corner and another fighting game that's very much worth your time in a true golden age for the genre.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
    Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the best Metroidvania since 2021's Metroid Dread. It sticks to the rewarding style of exploration that makes this genre great while ensuring that experience is as seamless as possible thanks to the innovative Memory Shards system and helpful Guided Mode option. All of that is held up by a backbone of silky smooth platforming and combat that's as easy or difficult as you want it to be.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    God of War: Ragnarok - Valhalla
    God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla isn't just a fun free DLC; it's a fitting epilogue to the entire God of War series.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Highland Song
    A Highland Song successfully brings the awe-inspiring freedom of Breath of the Wild to the Scottish Highlands.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    American Arcadia
    American Arcadia turns The Truman Show into an interactive indie thriller you don't want to miss.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
    Thankfully, these issues don’t overshadow the impressive feat that Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 achieves. The sequel takes so many steps beyond its predecessor that it nearly feels like a different beast entirely. And the actual fighting at its heart? That’s what makes it an all-star.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Talos Principle 2
    The Talos Principle 2 turns puzzle solving into a sacred act with its super-sized suite of intellectual challenges.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jusant
    Jusant's creative take on climbing and a minimalistic approach to storytelling make it one of the boldest titles from Don't Nod so far.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story
    Song of Nunu is Riot Forge's best game yet, emphasizing gameplay variety and an emotional narrative about processing grief.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alan Wake II
    Save for a few odd gameplay quirks and frustrating tech issues at launch, Alan Wake 2 is Remedy Interactive’s most confident, fully realized creative vision to date. It fully pays off the long-simmering potential of the studio’s interconnected universe to create a densely detailed, cerebral experience about the nature of horror – both in the nightmares we face in everyday life and the scary stories we create to cope with them.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Mario Bros. Wonder
    With its wealth of unpredictable levels, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the series’ best 2D entry since its SNES days. It’s still the same familiar platformer, but one that’s been given a new lease on life thanks to a fantastic new art style, delightfully absurd transformations, and flexible difficulty. It’s the closest I’ve gotten to recapturing those magic moments with the original platformers, even if there’s still room for Mario to grow into his new overalls.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man 2
    Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 delivers a personal story about two busybodies struggling to find balance in their lives, while all webbed up in larger-than-life comic book arcs. That’s a perfect match for Insomniac’s winning action-adventure formula, which is improved in almost every conceivable way here. Its expansive narrative and open-world checklists may feel overwhelming at times, but that effectively drives home its ultimate point: Great power isn’t a cure for great responsibility.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport
    Forza Motorsport cements itself as one of the best-looking and most approachable racing simulators to date. It can sometimes feel too clinical, but the core driving is perfectly fine-tuned. It’s a tremendous first-party visual showpiece that demonstrates the power of the Xbox Series X and provides a consistent sense of progression to modify the experience. The work was worth it; Forza Motorsport seems well-equipped to handle the long live service journey ahead.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cocoon
    Cocoon is a mesmerizing debut for Geometric Interactive that's filled with ingenious puzzles that will unlock your animal instincts.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    El Paso, Elsewhere
    El Paso, Elsewhere is an intense, personal indie shooter that you'll want to see through to the end.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
    Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty wants you to feel like a pawn being led around by a carrot on a stick -- one we know V will never reach since the story takes place before the end of the game proper. That conceit would normally diffuse any tension or stakes, but in this case, it adds to the DLC's thematic power. Your promised liberation is but a phantom. The reason you play along all the same is because the characters, world, and stakes all feel real.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Chants of Sennaar
    Chants of Sennaar is an ingenious linguistic puzzle game that takes the right notes from genre greats like Return of the Obra Dinn.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Baldur's Gate 3
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a staggering CRPG with a level of player freedom that make its possibilities feel endless.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sea of Stars
    Sea of Stars goes beyond retro homage to deliver a moving indie RPG with a strong combat system at its heart.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Venba
    Venba delivers an elegantly nuanced story about cultural identity through sharply written dialogue and meaningful cooking interludes.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Exoprimal
    Exoprimal demands a lot of patience, but those who stick with it will uncover a shockingly innovative multiplayer shooter.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pikmin 4
    Though faithful fans might be put off by a more laid-back sequel that’s over-eager to hold players’ hands, Pikmin 4 is a purposeful reconstruction of Nintendo’s most niche series. A stressful comedy of errors becomes a digestible puzzle-strategy hybrid that gives players valuable organization strategies that are just as useful in real life as they are on their Nintendo Switch adventure.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder is an ingenious puzzle game that wows at every turn, even if its sci-fi story stretches to find deeper meaning in its mind-bending photo hook.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Diablo IV
    Diablo 4 strides out of the gate with an impressive blend of engrossing storytelling, engaging gameplay, and top-tier audio-visual design. As a result, it stands as a groundbreaking addition to the ARPG genre, despite my hovering concerns about its compulsory persistent multiplayer and potential future microtransactions.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Street Fighter 6
    Street Fighter 6 feels like the most significant revelation for the fighting game genre since Street Fighter 2. No matter the skill level, all types of players will find something to enjoy here -- and even feel represented in some way. And for the most part, it does all of those things well while looking incredibly stylish.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    So long as you’re willing to meticulously survey Hyrule like an archaeologist digging for fossils, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an engrossing sequel full of mysteries to solve and experiments to conduct. It’s a digital laboratory that I imagine will still be producing unbelievable discoveries 10 years from now.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor doesn’t reinvent the formula of Fallen Order and still suffers from some pacing and technical issues like that game did. Still, it’s one of the best single-player Star Wars experiences that I've ever played. The Empire may not be defeated by the end of Survivor, but I enjoyed exploring this beautiful galaxy and watching Cal open up along the way.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp
    Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp doesn’t drastically change the core gameplay from the original, but it didn’t need to. Back in 2001, Advance Wars played beautifully. A simple concept paired with deep systems allowed the series to withstand the test of time -- something that’s even clearer with a modern Switch version. Playing Re-Boot Camp feels like revisiting an old friend and finding out their best qualities remained intact over the years. For those visiting for the first time on Switch, prepare for a new lifelong friendship.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story
    The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is an exhilarating action title that you don't need to be a League fan to enjoy.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disney TRON: Identity
    Tron: Identity is a smart and respectful use of the classic series, turning it into a gripping sci-fi detective story.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tchia
    Tchia pays tribute to New Caledonia with a gorgeous open-world game that takes the right notes from Breath of the Wild.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4
    I’m thankful for the cosmic coincidence that put a Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 remake just months apart from one another. Both projects show two valid, but completely different paths forward for game remakes. Dead Space just preserves the original, faithfully communicating what it was like playing it in 2008. As a counterpoint, Resident Evil 4 shows the value of careful reimagination. It isn’t just in conversation with the 2005 version, but with the two decades worth of games that sprung from it. It’s the past, present, and future of action-horror rolled up into an instant classic that stands side by side with its predecessor.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty lands in a happy medium for the Soulslike genre. It has enough mechanics to stand out from the typical FromSoftware disciple, but it's still familiar enough for veterans of the genre. It isn’t groundbreaking, but its difficulty and the satisfaction of overcoming obstacles still make for a fun (and frustrating) experience. Pair that with a thoughtful use of Chinese mythology that sets it apart from any other game on the market and you’ve got another strong Soulslike to bang your head against until FromSoftware unleashes its next epic.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
    "Potential" is the word I keep coming back to when playing through Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. I'm smitten with every piece of the package on its own merits, but I'm also left excited about what it could signal for the future of the series. There's a lot of room for Hal Laboratories to take the combo-based platforming of Magolor Epilogue or the progression systems of Merry Magoland and use them to innovate its next original Kirby game, whether it's 2D or not. This may be a blast from the past, but it's even more exciting when viewed as a peek at what's to come.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler II
    Octopath Traveler 2 builds on its predecessor's strengths to create another charming retro RPG.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hi-Fi Rush
    Hi-Fi Rush cracks the rhythm-action genre wide open to deliver Tango Gameworks' most confident, stylish, and surprising project to date.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Space
    For anyone who’s yet to play one of gaming’s horror greats, the new take on Dead Space is a fairly definitive version of the experience. Its limb-carving combat and claustrophobic atmosphere still outclass its peers 15 years later, and that fact is only emphasized with some smart adjustments. If you’ve played the 2008 version to death, though, nothing here is likely to deepen your relationship with it. It’s a remake for remake’s sake.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SEASON: A letter to the future
    Season: A Letter to the Future is a meditative indie adventure that rewards players who are willing to slow down and take it all in. Even when its written story wanders, its vibrant world and detailed sound design always speaks for itself.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One Piece Odyssey
    One Piece Odyssey isn’t the most perfect adventure, but it is a grand one that plays to its strengths. It sets out to be a journey that anyone can enjoy, and achieves it by embracing well-established formulas while adding its own flavor into the mix. While there are a few bad winds pushing the ship away from the harbor of being a perfect experience, this is an excellent addition to the JRPG genre and one that I think you should try out whether you’re a big One Piece fan or just an appreciator of JRPGs.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Engage
    Rather than following up on 2018’s hit Fire Emblem: Three Houses by repeating its exact playbook, the new tactical RPG is a quick regroup for the long-running series. It looks to reinforce its core combat hook with new systems, like adding extra armor plating onto an ax-wielding knight. It may seem like a step back at a glance, but it's more a lateral move that ensures the series can safely fight its next battle.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel's Midnight Suns
    Marvel's Midnight Suns is as good of an RPG as it is a strategy game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pentiment
    Pentiment impresses with its amazing dialogue, intriguing themes, and gorgeous visuals.
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