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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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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has an outstanding campaign, and the multiplayer will have you itching to play just one more game over, and over, and over again.
    • 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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
    It’s hard to say how things will feel as the main story continues in smaller updates over the next few years, but what’s on offer right now suggests Shadowbringers is the finest storyline we’ve had yet. The only thing holding it back now is a truly seamless world – and that’s more a consequence of early design limitations that can’t be undone. If you haven’t played Final Fantasy XIV yet, you’re really missing out on something special.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 19
    Madden NFL 19 offers an accessible Ultimate Team mode, a welcome player progression change, and minor gameplay tweaks that make the game ever so slightly more realistic. Longshot: Homecoming, however, is an unmitigated disaster.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    New Tales from the Borderlands
    New Tales from the Borderlands risked ruining this series by focusing on a completely different set of characters and not really following up its predecessor at all. Thankfully, Gearbox Montreal proved that the Borderlands universe is still full of unique and interesting stories to tell, whether it does so in a first-person shooter or narrative adventure game format.
    • 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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla
    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla promised to return to the series’ roots after two big steps away from them in Origins and Odyssey, but what it attempts to rekindle ends up holding it back, and what it does best is what makes it decidedly very un-Assassin’s Creed. Those willing to embrace Valhalla for what it is will find a compelling and satisfying action RPG.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 7
    While the move away from more customizable cars for competition, may strike a negative chord with longtime fans, Forza 7 is an excellent racing game.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gears Tactics
    Gears Tactics is a brilliant next step for a series that hasn’t seen much in the way of innovation since its inception. It’s not massively ambitious, but it’s bloody good fun.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
    Dragon Quest XI is a hallmark of excellence for the genre, and while some may be put off by its adherence to classic tropes, it features a modern twist on combat, narrative elements, and character customization. It’s a hefty slice of throwback goodness without too much of the baggage that can come with old-school games.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE 2K24
    WWE 2K24 finishes the wrestling series' comeback story with its best installment yet.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rift of the NecroDancer
    Rift of the Necrodancer captures the true essence of music by creatively visualizing rhythm.
    • 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
    • 80 Critic Score
    Halo Infinite
    Halo Infinite isn't going to reinvent the shooter genre, but it's a fun solo and multiplayer experience that can only get better with time.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’s accessibility and rapid early progression make it a deeply appealing Nintendo 3DS experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wasteland 3
    Wasteland 3 is a rewarding game that offers unprecedented choice and is a great jumping on point for new players.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Psychonauts 2
    Empathetic storytelling and mind-bending level design make Psychonauts 2 a worthy follow-up to one of gaming's great cult classics.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land
    Even with its repetitive late game, I still enjoyed just about every second of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. In the game’s opening sequence, Kirby swallows a car and rides down a highway as a pop tune plays. In one shot, he’s cruising against the clear blue sky as some seagulls fly by his window. That’s how I felt whenever I booted it up: Head empty, soaking in the sunshine, not a care in the world.
    • 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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
    When you get into the flow, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is ruthlessly satisfying.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Far Cry 4
    It’s just too bad about that cancerous story, always eating away at the heart of the game with its poorly conceived characters and overeager messaging. There’s so much fun to be had in Far Cry 4, and none of it has anything to do with the writing.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
    Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is already one of the most compelling fighters in quite some time, because it addresses the genre’s biggest problems in so many creative ways, while keeping play interesting for returning fans. The gulf between the skilled and the green, has been large enough that the fighting game community has become infamously insular. Infinite proves that basic accessibility need not come at the sacrifice of depth.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Little To The Left
    A Little to the Left might be this year's most plesant game thanks to its cathartic organization puzzles.
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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
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    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
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    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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