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For 1,066 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 47% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 Persona 4 Golden
Lowest review score: 5 Ride to Hell: Retribution
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 663 out of 1066
  2. Mixed: 320 out of 1066
  3. Negative: 83 out of 1066
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    BOXBOY!
    HAL Laboratory fails to innovate at all within the puzzle genre and throws many of the same obstacles at you over and over again—to the point where BoxBoy! is as plain a platformer as its monochromatic motif.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Axiom Verge
    A wonderful throwback to a bygone era, Axiom Verge’s focus on classic gameplay provides a welcome change of pace, even if it could’ve benefitted from a hint of modern design.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
    While the New 3DS can’t always do justice to what Monolith Soft originally created for their beloved Wii RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles 3D retains almost everything that made the game’s original release great—while also making it far more accessible to a wider group of players.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
    Final Fantasy Type-0 is a welcome release in the West, as we finally get the chance to experience one of the more experimental and enjoyable additions to the Final Fantasy franchise in years. It’s just a shame that some of the game’s concepts feel outdated or underdeveloped compared to its other parts—and that Type-0’s journey from the PSP to the new systems hasn’t done its visuals or environments a lot of favors.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Bloodborne
    Though built on the same core as the Souls games, Bloodborne marks the largest departure from the status quo to date. The numerous changes, many in service of a faster and more aggressive playstyle, might not be for everyone, but if you embrace that shift, you might well have a new favorite in the From Software canon.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Mario Party 10
    A lack of content and a failure to properly execute on some of the new ideas had me longing for the days when Mario Party games would result in brawls in my living room.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number still sits atop the same solid, brutally violent core that made the first game a success, but it inherits all of its predecessor’s flaws as well, and buries them within a bloated, altogether less satisfying experience. While the sequel isn’t without its occasional charms, there’s no doubt Hotline Miami would be destined for a greater legacy had it called it quits after the first spree.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil: Revelations 2
    While not as fresh and daring as its previous chapter, Resident Evil Revelations 2 is still a fantastic new addition to Capcom’s seminal survival-horror series, one that mixes some welcome gameplay polish with a great selection of monsters and a superb leading cast.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Battlefield Hardline
    Hardline might not reinvent the wheel the series rolls on, but it certainly makes it spin a whole lot smoother. Speeded up gameplay, an opened-up single-player, and a robust suite of new multiplayer modes lends itself to the best Battlefield to date—though that’s not saying much, a decade later.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.
    Like all Intelligent Systems games, Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. is absolutely worth it for strategy fans—but this one’s got a few more warts than usual.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
    Like Minis on the Move, Tipping Stars won’t draw the kind of crowd Mario’s other extracurricular activities (kart racing, tennis, golf) might, but it’s no less a quality way to kill time while on the go.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ori and the Blind Forest
    A terrific blend of story, gameplay, and graphics, Ori and the Blind Forest is an unforgettable debut for indie developer Moon Studios.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Helldivers
    Helldivers’ metagame campaign and variety of gameplay are more than enough to keep you entertained, but only players with a tight-knit group of co-op buddies will be able to get the most from the experience.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The Order: 1886
    The issues, large and small, just pile up, and The Order ends up feeling like a game where plenty of manpower went into making sure it looked good—but no one bothered to check if it might actually be any fun. Outside of its admittedly superlative visuals, The Order doesn’t do a single thing well. Not one gameplay element stands out as superb—merely mediocre or substandard.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
    Bright, colorful worlds brought to life by a unique art style, coupled with challenging, diverse gameplay highlights yet another successful Kirby spin-off that is as good or better in many ways than its predecessor.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Evolve
    There’s an ambitious and wonderfully tense multiplayer game hidden somewhere deep inside of Evolve, and on the rare occasions you can coax it out with perfectly balanced teams and a little luck, you’ll understand exactly what Turtle Rock was aiming for. More often than not, however, you’ll find yourself stuck in another dull and lengthy traipse through the jungle with an unsatisfying and lopsided payoff, made all the worse by a lack of substance or long-term appeal.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
    While it often feels constrained by the platforms it currently calls home, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is a fantastic adventure that provides a rich amount of depth and challenge for both solo and team players alike.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
    Some aspects of Majora’s Mask haven’t aged quite that well, and one boss fight has been changed dramatically for the worse, but on the whole, Nintendo has done a stellar job updating the quirkiest and most thematically rich Zelda game for newcomers and old fans alike.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dying Light
    The parkour and risk/reward of the day/night cycle are nice features, but they aren’t enough to overcome the abysmal writing or the boring, repetitive fetch quests that unnecessarily bloat this game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Citizens of Earth
    The passion behind Citizens of Earth is undeniable. The execution, unfortunately, lags behind other indie titles that take inspiration from essential gaming classics.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell
    Gat out of Hell brings an end to the crazy ride that has been Saints Row IV, but while some parts of that ride take you to interesting places and let you see exciting sights, most of the trip cuts through landscapes you’ll swear you’ve traveled many times before.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kalimba
    I only wish Kalimba were a bit longer, because its inventive puzzles, charming art style, and tight controls equal a winning combination for this quaint puzzle-platformer.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-
    Even though you know the new era of Guilty Gear will be better a sequel or two from now, this first step into the future of the franchise is absolutely worth checking out for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
    Another fun twin-stick-shooter romp for Lara Croft, Temple of Osiris finds a way to go bigger and better in most regards, but four-player co-op was just too much on my TV screen—this one would’ve been better off with only two main characters instead of four.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Crew
    Despite delivering an impressive playground that captures the spirit of America, The Crew struggles to build out a worthwhile game experience around it, resorting to frustrating missions, insipid storytelling, and off-putting microtransactions.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX
    Like the 1.5 Remix before it, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix is a great deal for franchise fans looking to consolidate the platform-spanning series under one roof—and on as few discs as possible. The narrative quality is questionable, at least when viewed through a modern lens, but the charm and novelty still ring true, as does the series’ pioneering action-RPG combat.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
    While Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker certainly succeeds brilliantly in most of its puzzle-platforming endeavors, it does feel slightly short in the end, and a fussy camera can sabotage sequences that require quick actions and quick decisions.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
    While Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth takes numerous gameplay cues from Atlus’ Etrian Odyssey franchise, this is an engrossing, expansive, and entertaining adventure that truly feels like a proper new chapter of the Persona series—one that masterfully blends together elements from both its past and its present.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
    Despite some technical shortcomings, Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham does a fine job of continuing to build on what the series has established while also hitting all the right notes to keep pleasing Bat-fans of all ages.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    WWE 2K15
    The potential for the WWE franchise on the new generation of consoles is clear, but WWE 2K15 badly botches its new career mode and lacks many of the features players have come to expect from the series. A couple of added in-ring wrinkles, such as the new grappling system and a revamped stamina bar, show some promise, and the chance to relive the now-departed CM Punk’s rivalry with John Cena in 2K Showcase is a nice touch, but players expected more from the creative fusion of Visual Concepts and Yuke’s.
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