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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 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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    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
    Civilization: Beyond Earth takes the best that Civ V had to offer and liberates it from the baggage of history repeating.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears 5
    Gears of War 4 saw The Coalition faithfully tracing from the established Gears of War formula. Gears 5, on the other hand, shows the studio is ready to draw. A more engaging and emotional campaign introduces features we hope to see in all subsequent games, and the addition of Escape gives more aggressive players more reasons to keep coming back. Though Horde mode’s different upgrades can get a little unwieldy and we could do without the microtransactions, this is the best version of Gears of War we’ve played in years.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Moss
    Moss bridges the gap between traditional games and virtual reality experiences. It’s an adventure game brimming with charm, crafty puzzles, and a fully realized fairy tale world that makes you feel as if you are really there. Moss is proof that virtual reality games can redefine well-known genres.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fantasia: Music Evolved
    The Disney magic shines brightly in Fantasia: Music Evolved, and Harmonix has delivered another great reason to own a Kinect.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Forsaken
    Forsaken re-forges Destiny 2 with a dangerously addictive endgame.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Immortals Fenyx Rising
    Immortals Fenyx Rising merges the best and worst of Ubisoft games with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Returnal
    Returnal is a winning combination of big-budget production value and creative, genre-spanning gameplay that’s usually reserved for cult indie hits. It tells a haunting sci-fi story that thematically justifies its cyclical, roguelite setup. Demanding action combined with a lack of viable build options turn too many runs into frustrating nonstarters, but a compelling mystery and fast-paced action always provide a strong reason to die and try again.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler II
    Octopath Traveler 2 builds on its predecessor's strengths to create another charming retro RPG.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nintendo Labo: Toycon 01 Variety Kit
    Nintendo Labo is an awesome new way to help kids think and play creatively.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Mario’s first turn on the Switch is fun, but lacks the innovation and creativity of Nintendo’s best.
    • 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.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a stunning, ambitious first outing for Sandfall Interactive.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA 18
    FIFA 18 relies a little too much on back-patting and the illusion of choice during its story mode, but it’s still remarkable how well Electronic Arts managed to tell the tale of Alex Hunter and his family. The soccer on the field more than backs up the writing, with rewarding gameplay that can entertain even those who normally hate the sport. Just make sure that you carve out plenty of time and say farewell to your family members for the foreseeable future, because you’re going to need all the extra time you can get.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 7
    Gran Turismo 7 is a comprehensive racing simulator with features that will please series fans, those looking to learn about cars, and people who just want to race casually. While this simulator is more focused on making the player feel elegant rather than exhilarated, it sticks to its vision and highlights the power of the PS5.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
    Replaying stages to get everything is part of Treasure Tracker’s pleasure, but it doesn’t come at the expense of variety.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Party Superstars
    Mario Party Superstars is the best game in the series, bringing a better selection of minigames and fewer gameplay gimmicks.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
    While it would be accurate to call the game a spinoff of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, that’s selling it short; it’s a full-fledged sequel, just played in a different key. Three Hopes doesn’t have the series’ signature turn-based tactics, but just about everything else is there amid its flurry of Dynasty Warriors-sized action. With no expenses spared when it comes to the mainline series’ RPG hooks, developer Omega Force creates an action game that still makes players feel like a five-star general.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call
    Curtain Call is a rhythm game filled with artful nostalgia, but elements like the Quests elevate it beyond enjoyable pandering.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA 15
    Is it overflowing with newness for anyone that’s already gorged the past year’s soccer bounty? Nope. But it’s still the very best soccer game in town.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Neon White
    Neon White takes some big swings with its card-shooter/platformer premise and fortunately doesn’t miss. Its execution-heavy action is wildly fast and fun, pushing players to complete complex demon-slaying gauntlets that pepper in exciting twists through the game’s last moments. Levels can feel disappointingly linear and longer stages can drag the momentum down, but the action is largely satisfying from start to finish. That would be enough to make this a worthwhile package, but its surprisingly thoughtful commentary on spirituality and strong late-game hooks make this a game worthy of divine judgment.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
    “Endearing” is the best way to describe Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. It constantly laughs at itself and wants you to smile and laugh along with it, and most of the time, I did. Borderlands fans and tabletop game enthusiasts in particular will find a lot to love here. Even if you’re not a longtime fan, there really is something for everyone to enjoy in Tina’s latest adventure.
    • 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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 2
    While Resident Evil 2 could have bettered its story structure for 2019, there’s no denying that Capcom has delivered an impressive remake fully worthy of its title. The scares, classic environments, and drama are all fully intact. With voice performances that aren’t laughable and an upgrade to the audio, it all feels way more believable and authentic. Resident Evil 7 may have showed us that the series could exist as a first-person franchise, but Resident Evil 2 proves Capcom has plenty more to offer in the future.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Cells
    Dead Cells is frenetism in its purest form, and one of the few games in the genre that can grant a sense of progression and skill in the first few minutes, without demanding a grind from the player or a slow-paced levelling system. It takes you in with a powerful soundtrack and a gorgeous visual style, but it’s the combat and how quick and responsive the controls are that make it stand out from the rest.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metro Exodus
    It still has some of the technical issues we’ve seen from 4A Games before, but Metro Exodus stands as a terrific post-apocalyptic shooter that expands on the series’ customization options and environments without ignoring its survival roots. 4A Games remains committed to turning author Dmitry Glukhovsky’s stories into (barely) living and breathing worlds, offering brief glimpses of hope in an otherwise depressing and occasionally nihilistic tale. Exodus establishes Metro as one of the great narrative-focused shooters, and it proves that exciting action doesn’t have to come at detriment to story.
    • 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.
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    • 87 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Monster Train 2
    Monster Train 2 is the latter, a slightly more polished version of the original with more content for fans to plow through. It trades memorability for momentary captivation, and it’s an understandable tradeoff. Just like with the first game, though, the memories of my hours mowing down Titans are already melting away. [Impressions]
    • tbd Metascore
    • Critic Score
    inZOI
    My first impressions of Inzoi are mainly positive, though, as this life simulation game shows a ton of potential with the ideas it’s playing around with. There are still many quality-of-life issues that leave me wondering how long Inzoi could keep the attention and goodwill of players like me who love the genre. It also begs the question of how worthwhile it is to play in early access and if it’s easier to wait until the full game is out. [Early Access Impressions]
    • 52 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Fallout 76
    Fallout games have long struggle with interface issues, but with the many other open-world games that offer a more streamlined experience, it’s hard to keep picking the one that bumbles something so essential...The problem is at its worst on PC. While aiming is easier due to the precision of a mouse, everything else feels designed with a controller in mind. The Pip-Boy is a real nuisance. You’ll find yourself constantly activating the wrong menu even after hours of play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • Critic Score
    33 Immortals
    Thunder Lotus has a great foundation here and I’m excited to see what else it has on its roadmap for early access. I know that an 11-player run is already in the works, but I’m eager to see some more creative weapons, new perks, and varied maps that’ll make each run feel a little different. I’m happy to enlist in any war against God, but I’ll need a little more if this is going to be the kind of roguelike I return to regularly. I have no reason to think that Thunder Lotus won’t get there, as 33 Immortals is already in great shape in early access. If you’re looking for an inventive new co-op game, join the holy war today. [Early Access Impressions]
    • 90 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part II Remastered
    As a double-dip built for superfans, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a fine (though inaccurately titled) collector’s edition with some valuable archival material. But as an extension of Naughty Dog’s creative vision, it’s borderline mockery that turns a thoughtful story into a cruel punch line.
    • 87 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man
    Whether a fan of Spider-Man himself, the open-world genre, or action games in general, Marvel’s Spider-Man is an excellent example of each.

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