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For 1,399 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 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Lowest review score: 10 Serious Fun Football
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 930 out of 1399
  2. Mixed: 411 out of 1399
  3. Negative: 58 out of 1399
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disc Room
    Disc Room provides a difficult experience for those looking for a brutal challenge that you’d be happy to brag to your friends that you’ve accomplished. Even though there aren’t many accessibility features available, as a title that was created by a four-person team, it is still surprising to see the number of options that are there for players who need it. Alongside having dedicated challenges, there is also a speed run timer and more options to make your time with Disc Room even more unforgiving. The demanding level of challenge in Disc Room makes Devolver Digital’s latest title a game that I think most people can and will enjoy, even if there might be some rage-induced screams at the same time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Jackbox Party Pack 7
    The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is here with a slew of mostly awesome, creative new games that carry the torch of the Jackbox franchise with pomp.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Amnesia: Rebirth
    Spiralling towers, endless deserts and impossible geometry; Frictional's return with Amnesia: Rebirth showcases why they're the masters of horror.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ys Origin
    Ys Origin is a choice that you’d be hard pressed to pass up — especially for its price.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Torchlight III
    Though it has fun gameplay and unique character classes, Torchlight III doesn't do much to progress the franchise to attract a new audience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NHL 21
    Those Be A Pro changes are great and all, but it isn’t too much of an incentive for those who already own NHL 20 to go out a grab NHL 21. While there are some new gameplay features, it doesn’t really feel like it differs much from last year’s installment. If you missed out last year, now may be a good time to check out EA’s take on hockey, but if you’re looking for something new and exciting, maybe wait for a next-gen entry.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
    I enjoyed my time with Crash 4 and would easily recommend it to any like-minded fans of the series. Though there aren’t many meaningful changes to how the game is played, it’s still a fun jaunt, and what new content is here is mostly welcomed, despite some unnecessary modern additions. Crash games don’t need a long list of skins or collectibles, but they do need to take a bigger step forward. In a sense, Crash needs to stop living in the 90s.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Super Mario Bros. 35
    Combining battle royale with classic Mario gameplay, Super Mario Bros. 35 is an interesting and fresh idea that could use some more depth.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Spelunky 2
    Spelunky 2 takes the ridiculously polished foundation from the first game and blows it out with new content, mystifying secrets, and big-time cave mole jerks.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I Am Dead
    I Am Dead avoids the pitfalls of modern video game storytelling to deliver a touching narrative experience with simplistic, but approachable puzzle elements.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Squadrons
    Star Wars: Squadrons delivers on nearly all fronts with a tight focus on space combat, multiplayer dogfights, and immersive VR support.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Solitaire Conspiracy
    The crew at Bithell Games has done it again. The Solitaire Conspiracy may not be the developer’s best-told story, but it’s one of the most enjoyable on a gameplay level. And like every Bithell Short, it never overstays its welcome. If you want to play something short and sweet, look no further.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    FIFA 21
    FIFA 21 feels like a game with a ton of potential that’s being held back by its engine. Konami decided to take the year off and switch to Unreal. I can’t help but feel like EA really needs to do the same. For all the bells and whistles the team adds every year, the on-field product leaves so much to be desired.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Warsaw
    Warsaw is a complex and deep game that forces players to fight against seemingly impossible odds while making difficult decisions. You must fight against the looming threat of an enemy hell bent on conquest as you deal with the horrors left to fester in the cracks of the battlefield. The combat is fast-past with a fun system that rewards you for battling smart, and the storytelling is simple yet compelling, leaving you wanting to learn more. It’s captivating, exhilarating, terrifying, and crushing with just enough slivers of hope that attempt to motivate you to keep fighting the good fight. And despite a few hiccups, Warsaw most certainly succeeds in that regard.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bartlow's Dread Machine
    Bartlow's Dread Machine is a solid bullet-hell shooter with an excellent look that's held back by a few curious design decisions.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    WWE 2K Battlegrounds
    After a couple of hours, all of WWE 2K Battlegrounds’ silly over-the-top gimmicks lose their luster.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars
    While it's missing a few bells and whistles, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a wonderful collection of some of Nintendo's most beloved classics.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition
    It’s a shame many quality-of-life improvements that could have been made to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles aren’t present in this Remastered Edition.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hades
    Hades is one of the greatest roguelikes ever made. This is a must-play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mafia: Definitive Edition
    If you want to experience a Mafia title, there is no better choice than Mafia: Definitive Edition.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
    WRC 9 is currently the best rally experience you can get this year, but there's still room for a much deeper and more detailed career mode.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mortal Shell
    Mortal Shell will certainly scratch your Soulslike itch, but it won't necessarily win points for originality in presentation.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Marvel's Avengers
    While I enjoyed my time with the single-player campaign in Marvel’s Avengers–which surprised me with its warmth, fun, and energy–its multiplayer components haven’t quite come together just yet. As a game that revolves around assembling its team of iconic heroes, Marvel’s Avengers at this time still feels a bit at odds with itself. Granted, Crystal Dynamics clearly is planning to make this experience evolve over time with the introduction of new heroes and storylines into its online modes, so the Marvel’s Avengers a year from now may look very different than today. For now, we’ll have to see if these heroes can find a way to regroup to face the challenges ahead.
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    Cloud Gardens
    Cloud Gardens is an utterly charming and well thought out simulation game that does exactly what it says on the tin. If you need a chilled out and truly captivating game that encourages its players to be mindful and to de-stress while also being creative, I honestly couldn’t recommend Cloud Gardens enough. [Early Access Score = 90]
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 is one of the finest remakes to have come out of 2020 in keeping its original roots intact but to modern standards.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Renegades
    An addictive loop, well thought out systems and wide variety of classes make Star Renegades worth a shot for any rogue-lite fans.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
    Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning’s world holds so much promise that it was heart-wrenching when the franchise went dormant, but with this new lease on life, I am keeping my fingers crossed that it won’t be long before we get a full-blown sequel. Until then, I shall continue exploring the world of Amalur as Barnaby, the dashing rogue.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crusader Kings III
    Crusader Kings III is a one-of-a-kind experience that mixes intrigue, the ambrosia of victory, and the devastating bitters of defeat.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Raji: An Ancient Epic
    Despite some technical issues and a story that ends too quickly, Raji: An Ancient Epic is a great narrative-driven game that's worth playing.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
    Captain Tsubasa is a simple tactics-adjacent sports game with characters you’ll quickly grow to love. Nothing here is particularly groundbreaking, but it is so much fun seeing Japan’s Golden Generation grow into tomorrow’s stars. The game probably doesn’t have much of a competitive future. That said, it did make me go out and pick up the manga. So, it’s a win-win for creator Yoichi Takahashi. If you’re looking for a game that’s easy to get into and hard to put down, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is as good as any.
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