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For 1,380 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 56% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 39% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Lowest review score: 10 Serious Fun Football
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 914 out of 1380
  2. Mixed: 408 out of 1380
  3. Negative: 58 out of 1380
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    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is no mere Zelda game — it is a return to form for the decades-old series, showing that Nintendo still very much understands how to handle their property. Breath of the Wild may not only be the best Zelda game ever produced, but it rivals Super Mario 64 and Halo: Combat Evolved for the best launch game ever shipped with any console. With no exception, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in game design and creativity, unprecedented from even Nintendo.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    Red Dead Redemption 2 aimed high in delivering players a living, breathing world, and it has surely hit its mark as Rockstar’s deepest, most immersive experience yet.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Super Mario Odyssey is a bold re-introduction to 3D Mario and one that is flat-out mandatory in 2017. The game is not the challenging, rigorous exercise found in the series’ past so much as a deep dive into abject fun originality. Placing creativity and wonder above all else, Super Mario Odyssey is Nintendo’s equivalent of a Pixar movie: magical, creative, and captivating, no matter what age you are.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Baldur's Gate 3
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a masterfully crafted RPG that improves on every aspect of Larian's past work, and is a worthy successor to the series.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    Tears of the Kingdom is a remarkable sequel. Not only does it improve on every single aspect of Breath of the Wild, but it expands the characters, locations, and setting in new and exciting ways. It provides the most ridiculous toolset imaginable that at every turn has left me astonished at what I’m able to achieve.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hades II - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    Topping the original Hades was a damn near impossible feat, but Supergiant Games pulled it off. While it still has some of the accessibility issues of its predecessor, Hades 2 manages to improve upon the combat, world-building, and content of the first game, making Melinoe’s journey stand out. It may not surprise or shock Hades fans with originality, but it upped the stakes in a way that makes it a must-play game.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Persona 5 Royal
    If you never got around to playing vanilla Persona 5, then Persona 5 Royal is now the perfect starting point. Filled with a plethora of new story and gameplay content to go along with all of the DLC from the original, this is without a doubt the definitive edition.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    God of War
    Once mastered, God of War’s combat is one of the most rewarding I have tried in a long time. Kratos becomes a hurricane of death and destruction, blocking, shield bashing, slicing, dicing, spinning around and throwing his axe at an enemy further away, while pummeling closer monsters with punches and kicks, and then recalling the weapon to catch two more draugr in the back, before going in for one of the several spectacular finishers. It’s fast, complex, addictive, and exhilarating, but I never once felt like I wasn’t in control.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime Remastered
    Prime Remastered is a successful experiment in gaming perspectives and a paragon of how to improve on an already excellent game. I can only hope that subsequent Prime titles are given the luxurious remaster treatment. As of this writing, it's the most beautiful game I've played on the Switch, which is quite bold considering that I've also played Legend of Zelda: Breathe of the Wild. After all, the world of Metroid itself wasn’t anything original, but it was the new way of seeing things that made all the difference.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    God of War: Ragnarok
    If you’re at all invested in these characters, this world, and their adventures through Midgard and beyond, God of War Ragnarok is a supremely worthy sequel.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part II
    With Part II, Naughty Dog has outdone itself with some of the most meticulously crafted levels and environments that I have seen in a game.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Half-Life: Alyx
    As an experience built from the ground up for immersion and creating a fully-realized world, Half-Life: Alyx is truly a game-changer for VR.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition
    It’s too funny, too unique, and too unpredictable to miss, and the Switch port, while flawed, offers an adequate way of experiencing it.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Persona 5
    Persona 5 is certainly one of the sleekest and most polished JRPGs I’ve played in years, crowned by intriguing themes, enjoyable plot twists and uplifting moments that will make you smile. While the formula did not change that much since Persona 4: Golden, this is an instant classic that I’ll remember for a long, long time...Persona 5 made me fume, cry, smile and laugh all the way through the 166 hours I played it, and that is doubtlessly a testament to the exceptional experience this ultimate Japanese high schooler simulator provides.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hades
    Hades is one of the greatest roguelikes ever made. This is a must-play.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4
    Resident Evil 4 Remake asks the bold question of whether you can perfect what many already consider perfection. While fairly competent at the basics, Capcom's latest remake has the least creative energy of its series revivals, leaving you wanting for much more.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    Having the ability to play Smash Bros. in any setting — and have it look as good as it does — is a marvel.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 4
    Forza Horizon 4 is another excellent entry into what I would consider the best racing franchise this generation of consoles has to offer.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth masterfully continues the story of Remake. Acting as both a remake and sequel to the original game, Rebirth carves its own identity by deepening and expanding one of the most beloved stories in gaming. Its move toward the open-world format is expertly done and creates a near-perfect experience for fans both old and new.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Celeste
    I did not get what I initially expected out of Celeste, but I got something much more fulfilling and rewarding. While I do have a few complaints when it comes to the use of strawberries and Assist Mode, gameplay is fluid, tight, and satisfying. It is pretty easy to learn, but challenging to master, and the level design remains fair no matter how wacky the situations get throughout the whole game.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Undertale
    Undertale never fails to surprise you and unconventional things will happen when you least expect them to.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Street Fighter 6
    The Street Fighter franchise might have been out for the count last generation, but Street Fighter 6 puts it back on its feet and back into the ring in style; it's a series comeback if ever I’ve seen one. Determined not to stay on the sidelines, Street Fighter 6 is poised to be the definitive fighting game for the next generation.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Demon's Souls
    Demon’s Souls is an excellent game; I’m not the first person to tell you that in the last ten years. Bluepoint’s remake here on PS5 is also in line with the studio’s previous work, which is to say that it’s immaculate. If you already own Sony’s next-gen hardware, this is very much its killer app thus far. I implore you to make this your first Soulslike if you’ve never set foot into the genre before.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Okami HD
    Okami HD is a fantastic game that I cannot recommend enough; at its $19.99 price tag, that is practically giving the game away.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 6
    There’s already a well-established formula in place, and Playground Games did well to continue delivering one of the best racing experiences you’ll ever have with Forza Horizon 6.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    At the end of the day, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a Mario Kart game and (predictably) fantastic. With a fully upgraded Battle Mode and all the portability that comes with Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is undoubtedly the definitive version of the game -- maybe even the series. However, with limited offerings for Mario Kart veterans who shelled out nearly $100 on the last experience, the title will be significantly less rewarding.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Microsoft Flight Simulator
    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 not only offered me a breathtakingly immersive experience, but it also helped with my fear of flying.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
    Expanding on its original release in every way, Dragon Quest XI S is one of the Nintendo Switch’s best RPGs and a great entry for newcomers.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Sonic Mania Plus
    Sonic Mania was already a fantastic title, and Sonic Mania Plus only makes things look and feel better.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
    Shadowbringers has set quite a standard in quality of content delivered and how Yoshi P and his team respond positively to community feedback for further updates. While there are some flaws to be addressed still, many of these are due to how ambitious in nature Shadowbringers is in every category. With an outline of future content roll-outs that includes a Nier: Automata YoRHa series of raids, more notoriously difficult Savage difficulty trials, housing updates, and an ever-expanding story, there’s even more to look forward to down the road with Shadowbringers.
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