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For 7,736 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Lowest review score: 1 Legends of Wrestling II
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,808 out of 7736
  2. Mixed: 2,570 out of 7736
  3. Negative: 358 out of 7736
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    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pac-Man Championship Edition DX
    Lest you fear that all the challenge has gone, let me ease your mind. Pac-Man DX ascends to mind-shattering speeds in a hurry, demanding fast minds and thumbs both.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DJ Hero
    I’m hooked on DJ Hero. In many ways, it feels like a new beginning for the music genre. Freestyle Games has pulled off an impressive trick, crafting a game that holds true to its sister franchise while at the same time putting a unique spin on both the gameplay and the music.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
    The level design is as epic as ever, with puzzles spanning entire vistas littered with tunnels, tombs, torturous traps, and more.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Punch-Out!!
    So many things could have gone horribly wrong, but the core single-player experience gets everything right. [June 2009, p.87]
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
    The ninja game the world has been waiting for. It fights with honor, but still handily slays the competition. [Apr 2003, p.80]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
    The level design is as epic as ever, with puzzles spanning entire vistas littered with tunnels, tombs, torturous traps, and more.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Iconoclasts
    With its Metroid trappings, Iconoclasts began as a familiar experience, but by the end I was left thinking more about the impactful character and narrative moments. Despite its bright and colorful aesthetic, Iconoclasts' world is a dark one, and the journey across it is one I did not expect to be so affected by. Couple that with design that would excel even without the narrative hooks, and you have a game that stands above its peers.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DmC: Devil May Cry
    A reboot is a chance to revitalize a flagging series, and Ninja Theory has done that with a striking vision for the DMC universe and top-notch combat.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    It’s a challenging journey through a weird and wondrous world that forces you to learn and master its punishing combat to succeed. However, the sweet thrill of victory keeps you pushing forward despite myriad disheartening deaths. Sekiro is one of the most difficult games I have ever played, but for those seeking adventure, exploration, and a truly realized ninja fantasy, the trek is worth the high demands.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse
    Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is a brilliant modern adventure game, filled with mysteries, delightful characters, and gorgeous art. Truly, I never thought we'd see a second Paranormasight; its predecessor felt like a one-off flight-of-fancy for Square Enix, destined to be a fond oddity for genre aficionados. Now, I can only hope there's more in store.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Midnight Club: Los Angeles
    Just what the doctor ordered: a fun, fast racing experience with enough content to keep you playing for months.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Far Cry 3
    After two remarkable but uneven offerings, Far Cry finally pulls everything together in the third installment. The diverse open-world action, compelling story, and an alluring environment that begs exploration are all high water marks for the series. This is an island adventure all shooter fans should experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Iconoclasts
    With its Metroid trappings, Iconoclasts began as a familiar experience, but by the end I was left thinking more about the impactful character and narrative moments. Despite its bright and colorful aesthetic, Iconoclasts' world is a dark one, and the journey across it is one I did not expect to be so affected by. Couple that with design that would excel even without the narrative hooks, and you have a game that stands above its peers.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DmC: Devil May Cry
    Ninja Theory stays faithful to the heart and soul of the series with this reimagining – and that's what matters.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    MLB 09: The Show
    Like this year’s New York Yankees team, MLB 09: The Show is stacked with unrivaled gameplay, simulation, online, and presentation. With "Major League Baseball 2K9" underperforming this year, the choice for baseball fans is easy. The only logical choice is MLB 09: The Show.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots
    Deepening the strategic possibilities is key to making a strategy title more fun, and T&P goes the extra mile to make sure that it delivers a more engaging experience than is possible without the expansion installed. [July 2004, p.121]
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Far Cry 3
    This kind of freedom is exhilarating; I only wish the AI posed more of a challenge. They too frequently pour into the same positions where their friends just died, and can't discern elevation changes. Rather than work their way up a cliff to attack after spotting me, for instance, they just stood at the base of the incline, making it extremely easy to take them all out with one well-placed grenade.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Devotion
    Devotion is terrifying experience backed by a compelling narrative that has a a new lease on life after spending two years removed from sale. Horror fans would do well not to miss it a second time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
    A charming though uneventful narrative about stopping a cosmic darkness from consuming the galaxy rounds out this delightful package. Like the best sequels, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope builds upon Kingdom Battle’s foundation with smart tweaks and fun additions to emerge as a better game in every way.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Midnight Club II
    It's not only gorgeous to look at, it's blazing fast with gameplay that constantly has you sliding in and out of traffic riding on the edge of disaster. [July 2003, p.113]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Titanfall
    The 360 version of Titanfall holds up well as an overall experience, even though it is undoubtedly the worst way to experience the game, reflected in a quarter-point drop in score compared to the Xbox One and PC versions.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
    I found myself endlessly creating bigger and bigger chases that went from one side of the city to the other and back again. [Jan 2006, p.146]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
    I’ve been a fan of the original Puzzle & Dragons since it came out, and I think it’s finally met its match. The stories in Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition (whew!) are a bit hokey, but both games are so strong overall that I may be able to finally clean out some space on my iPad.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Picross 3D
    From a critical standpoint, it's tough to evaluate Picross, as the game has that near-perfect quality that makes Sudoku, crossword, and Tetris so appealing. That said, HAL took a risk bringing it into 3D, and that gamble pays off big. [May 2010, p.96]
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Divinity: Original Sin
    Embrace the lack of handholding and complete freedom, and you have an incredible title that provides many hours of entertainment.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NBA 2K2
    The graphics and physics are inferior to "Courtside" on the 'Cube, but 2K2 gets the nod in nearly every other aspect. [May 2002, p.85]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DiRT 4
    Dirt Rally was an amazing title that simply lacked features. Dirt 4 doesn't merely fill some of those holes; it gives the franchise a rich backdrop that makes the game the best in the series. It also has a new identity beyond the multiple racing disciplines. Codemasters has given us a feast that spurs our appetite for the kind of hasty danger you can never get enough of.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    All-Star Baseball 2003
    It looks a heck of a lot nicer, plays better, and offers more than you could ever imagine. [Apr 2002, p.79]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
    If you enjoyed last year's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, you won't go wrong by picking up this collection. These graphics are likewise bursting with life, and the classic Dragon Quest monster designs are as charming as ever – which makes the sting of character designer Akira Toriyama’s passing that much harsher. But it's good to know his Dragon Quest legacy is in fine form.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overwatch
    Overwatch 2 doesn’t flip the formula the way you might expect a long-awaited, numbered sequel would. But through various clever tweaks, it’s a well-rounded evolution of the experience into which I’ve poured more than a thousand hours since 2016. I may never recreate the magic of those first few years in Overwatch, but Overwatch 2 is a big step towards restoring the faith in the franchise and has me thinking it’s time to pour a few more hundred hours into my favorite team-based shooter.
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