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For 548 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 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 XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Lowest review score: 20 The Order: 1886
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 256 out of 548
  2. Mixed: 267 out of 548
  3. Negative: 25 out of 548
554 game reviews
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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.
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