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For 7,738 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 Hades II - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Lowest review score: 1 Legends of Wrestling II
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,810 out of 7738
  2. Mixed: 2,570 out of 7738
  3. Negative: 358 out of 7738
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
    Despite some dated shortcomings, this “version upgrade” is more than the sum of its parts. Novel design choices like camera and genre shifts are as impressive today as they were more than 10 years ago. Main characters are dynamic with their own interesting backstories, and the plot is as deliciously devastating as you’d expect. Nier Replicant might not convert players that were turned off by the original or Automata, but there are more than enough quality-of-life updates and story-centric nuances to keep longtime fans and new initiates coming back for subsequent playthroughs.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Gradius V
    Though the difficulty level is steep, it isn't the type that sends you home with a gauzy head and a fractured spine. It's more of a glove slap to the face - a challenge from a worthy foe that keeps you coming back for more. [Oct 2004, p.136]
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls: Legends
    Elder Scrolls: Legends is a solid addition to the CCG lineup, and an excellent choice for those looking for something a little different. While the cards don’t really call out the feeling of exploring Morrowind or shouting at dragons, the game itself is solid enough to stand on its own.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Splatoon 2
    With an great competitive multiplayer suite, a fun take on the wave-based survival formula, and an imaginative single-player mode, Splatoon 2 is an excellent evolution.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tekken 8
    As a complete package, Tekken 8 doesn’t reach the heights of recent rivals like Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1. But when the match begins, and you’re exploiting openings to unleash flashy combo strings and air juggles, it remains a thrilling, if very familiar, one-on-one experience. The latest King of Iron Fist tournament still has work to do to feel wholly satisfying or ground-breaking, but it remains a fun arena to test your mettle against friends and rivals.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Space Invaders Extreme 2
    Overall, Space Invaders Extreme 2 offers more fun shooter action. If you liked the first one, go grab this $20 bargain. It’s just too bad that PSP and Xbox Live Arcade fans of the series are left in the lurch for the time being.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Knack 2
    Knack II is the sequel no one expected to see, yet everyone should consider playing, especially if they are fond of Ratchet & Clank, Jak and Daxter, and Crash Bandicoot.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
    Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge is a great addition to your downloadable library. Whether you're an old adventure gamer looking to scratch a nostalgic itch or a shellshocked shooter fan looking for a whimsical break from the fray, this game's meager entry fee is well worth it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Possessor(s)
    The most disappointing aspect of Possessors is that it plays it quite safe compared to Heart Machine’s past titles, Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash. Little about its formula will surprise Metroidvania enthusiasts; still, the studio has nonetheless notched another entertaining single-player action game under its belt, proving its action and world-building chops transcend genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Suffering
    If you think Peter Jackson's true masterpiece is "Dead Alive," you'll be right at home with The Suffering. [Apr 2004, p.90]
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game
    The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game ends up being a relatively small step forward for Lego games, but is an excellent use of the Ninjago license, making its high-flying ninjas feel powerful and unique.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
    In the Wii's expansivve gutter of shoddy third-party ports and minigame garbage, Capcom is showing that it's possible to make something original and fun. [Nov 2007, p.148]
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    MLB 2006
    An exceptional release that takes home the crown for being the deepest game of the season. [Apr 2005, p.128]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode III: Citizen Brown
    While it would be nice to see some side quests or branching environments worth exploring, and a few minor glitches result in some awkward scenes, Telltale's Back to the Future remains one of the better film adaptations in video games, and I can't wait to see where this series goes as Telltale begins to build towards a conclusion. If episodes 4 and 5 build on the series as much as this entry has, you won't want to miss it either.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    Even if you don't look up to J.R.R. Tolkien as a literary god, Return of the King is one hell of a play. [Dec 2003, p.173]
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
    This is a surprisingly big and challenging release, and not one to be overlooked as just another simplistic rail shooter. It may not be the next big release in the franchise, but Umbrella Chronicles deserves its place right beside the other games in this venerable series.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 2004
    The Off the Ball controls don't entirely solve the "magnet ball" feel of the franchise, but they go a long way to used space in your offensive attacks. [Nov 2003, p.157]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA 2K10
    My Player mode’s uphill struggle may not appeal to everyone, but the outstanding presentation and best-in-class Association mode make NBA 2K10 the best basketball sim.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Musashi: Samurai Legend
    While it does have its weaknesses (the levels are a bit generic and there was a bit too much backtracking for my taste), Musashi succeeds with great visual style, excellent humor, and rock-solid gameplay. [March 2005, p.128]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court
    The Crimson Court is a welcome addition to Darkest Dungeon, a neat sidecar to be enjoyed alongside the core experience. The aesthetic of the infiltration and destruction of a hedonistic high-society is handled perfectly, and only the extreme dedication toward ensuring you have a stressful, ride-the-razor experience detracts from the Lovecraftian journey.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Star Fox 64 3D
    This remake might not be the AAA first-party killer app the 3DS needs, but it's a solid piece of nostalgia for longtime fans and an exceptionally strong shooter for newcomers to the series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tyranny
    Even within the limited constraint of mostly dark outcomes, Tyranny has an impressive array of potentialities to explore, and practically demands multiple playthroughs. Entirely new storylines, allies, and even visited areas might appear in a subsequent adventure, and it’s exciting to confront a new mix of betrayals and dangers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NCAA March Madness 2005
    Off the court, March Madness' Dynasty mode is shallow and doesn't stack up well against "ESPN's" robust Legacy mode. In the end, March Madness performs admirably on the court, but ESPN is the complete package. [Dec 2004, p.168]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A World of Keflings
    A World of Keflings still succeeds at being a unique and accessible simulation that serves as an excellent first step into a larger world. [Jan 2011, p.88]
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    F.E.A.R.
    Although the basis of this PS3 port (the original PC title) is now a couple years old, I'm pleased to report that F.E.A.R.'s taut gameplay can still hold its own with the best of the genre. [May 2007, p.84]
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
    It might sound dry, and there are some issues with the voice and handwriting recognition(it frequently struggles to detect that you've said "blue"), but you'll be surprised how addicted you will become. [Jun 2006, p.119]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Indigo Prophecy
    If you enjoy a good story and don't mind a more laid-back approach to gameplay, this is a title you simply cannot ignore. [Oct 2005, p.124]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Time Crisis II
    The thrills don't last long, but they still place Time Crisis 2 at the top of the console gun game food chain, especially with the Guncon 2.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Project: Snowblind
    While the sheer amount of stuff that can happen onscreen at one is impressive, the graphics fall a bit short. [Apr 2005, p.117]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Game of Thrones: Episode Three - The Sword in the Darkness
    The episode is riveting when the focus is on the Forresters, but falls apart whenever a familiar plot point from the HBO show is interjected.
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