Game Informer's Scores

  • Games
Select another publication »
For 7,733 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: 4,806 out of 7733
  2. Mixed: 2,569 out of 7733
  3. Negative: 358 out of 7733
7749 game reviews
view
per page
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Shadow
    It may not be the revolutionary VR title that unequivocally makes the platform become widely adopted, but I would absolutely count it among my favorite VR experiences alongside games like Beat Saber and Half-Life: Alyx.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Neva
    Grief catalyzes a blossoming partnership that anchors this exceptional action platformer.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metaphor: ReFantazio
    Despite the overly drawn-out final act and the poorly tuned final boss, Metaphor: ReFantazio’s journey is well worth embarking upon.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Silent Hill 2
    Despite the difficult revelations Silent Hill 2 unveils along the way and how uncomfortable the experience made me (by design) I was eager to immediately start the journey again after seeing the credits.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
    We finally got to experience a full, proper, no-asterisk Zelda adventure without having to explain, “Actually, you play as Link,” and are am grateful for the experience.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Mouthwashing
    Mouthwashing is an existential horror show with unique visual effects, brutal dialogue, and surreal consequences that kept my eyes locked to the screen for the entire three-hour playtime.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The Plucky Squire
    Jot’s big adventure is presented as a children’s story, and it’s hard not to feel like a kid playing it in the best and worst ways.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
    With climactic setpiece moments dosed heavily throughout each mission, endlessly enjoyable third-person gunplay, and impressive swarm tech that pits you against hundreds of enemies at once, little time is wasted on anything that isn’t fun in Space Marine.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    NBA 2K25
    Despite the persistent pressure to spend on microtransactions, NBA 2K25 shows the long-reigning dynasty might still have some gas left in the tank.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Astro Bot
    Astro Bot can proudly stand beside the PlayStation icons it so fondly celebrates.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The Casting of Frank Stone
    Though the developer has some horror highs in its catalog, The Casting of Frank Stone rests six feet at the bottom of it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Star Wars Outlaws
    Moving between planets and wandering Outlaws’ dense cities is where the adventure shines, but shooting your way through your current gig so you can make it to the next is also compelling, if sometimes a little simple.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 25
    Madden NFL 25 is a consistently good entry in the annualized franchise, but it does little to push for the highlight reels.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Arco
    Arco's thrilling, compelling story enthralled me with its seamless blend of gameplay and narrative.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    1000xRESIST
    Despite minor flaws, 1000xResist has firmly established itself as one of the most groundbreaking stories in video game history.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
    Despite the overt repetition, both by design and through over-design, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate effectively channels the spirit of the most well-liked games that have come before it in the franchise. Though I sometimes succumbed to frustration after falling short during a promising run, the experience only galvanized me to excitedly take what I learned from my failures into the next run.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nobody Wants to Die
    Nobody Wants to Die delivers a few hours of largely engaging storytelling, easy yet well-presented puzzle-solving, and jaw-dropping sights. It has an ideal length, as it wraps up just when the long investigation segments begin feeling repetitive since your toolset never changes. While I didn’t get to wear my detective hat as tightly as I wanted, I enjoyed my tour through this cautionary vision of the future.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
    Kunitsu-Gami’s story is light but effective, with every moment delivered through simple choreography free of dialogue. I was more invested in the upgrade loop than the story and felt it ended without an emotionally satisfying conclusion, but I enjoyed making my way along the path of Mt. Kafuku. Time will tell if Capcom pushes Kunitsu-Gami along the same track as games like Monster Hunter or Resident Evil, but I would be perfectly happy for it to forever exist as an excellent standalone experiment that delivered satisfying results.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
    Despite my hangups, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn never plummets to being actively bad. Instead, it coasts along a solid line of mediocrity that results in a moderately good time. It often feels like it wants to say or do more but is held back by its scope and execution, not to mention some technical hiccups. Though it occasionally shows flashes of brilliance, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn falls short of achieving true godhood.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    EA Sports College Football 25
    EA Sports College Football 25 makes the gridiron feel new again with stellar visuals that heighten the gameday intensity and smooth controls that evoke the high-octane moment-to-moment action that makes college football so beloved. I enjoy the painstaking, time-consuming process of revitalizing weak programs in Dynasty as well as competing against teammates to earn that coveted starting spot in Road to Glory, but some skin-deep progression systems and game modes are concerning; beyond the campaigns, there simply isn’t enough to see or do. Nevertheless, CFB 25 is a confident spiral throw in the right direction, and I’m excited to see how its strong foundation evolves in future releases.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
    I have my frustrations with the game’s coin system to unlock additional content, and unfortunately, most, if not all, of the games in the collection do not stand up to the test of time. But as a means to highlight Nintendo’s history, participate in some nostalgia with local friends, and play classic games for exactly as long as they’re fun, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition succeeds in its intention.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
    Dawntrail doesn’t reach the peak of earlier Final Fantasy XIV expansions, but its path is different. Its mission is to begin a new grand tale, and it absolutely succeeds in placing the threads for the future while weaving an effective story about legacy and loss. Although I have grievances about the pace of questing and the main character’s contradictory actions, I’ve loved my time exploring Tural and can’t wait to see what the next chapter of the story brings.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Anger Foot
    Defeat can be a bitter pill in Anger Foot, but I was amazed at how eager I remained to jump back in time after time. Firefights remained an exciting challenge even if I’d played it numerous times. Thwarting foes milliseconds before they pull the trigger, either by brute force or cleverly utilizing my surroundings, never ceased to feel cool. You should definitely walk a mile in these shoes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
    Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble aptly demonstrates that the franchise still has something to offer in 2024 beyond nostalgia. With an eclectic mix of platforming levels and party games, Banana Rumble holds little back, offering a robust package that effectively announces the series’ true return.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Still Wakes the Deep
    Still Wakes the Deep is a relatively short game (I completed the campaign in under five hours). The story is strictly linear, akin to some of The Chinese Room’s other games, with no collectibles or secrets. While it’s true that the game builds on the setting, atmosphere, tension, and body horror, it flubs the most crucial aspect: the moments when you actually face the creatures. It’s like if The Thing was “from another world,” but it’s revealed to be E.T. due to how harmless it is. In the end, this romp through an infested oil rig might look slick, but it spills over and slips when it matters most.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
    I am a big 3DS fan, but I am grateful to have Luigi’s Mansion 2 on the Switch. Dropping the Dark Moon subtitle and giving it a number also feels like a specific choice to make sure this game is fully recognized as part of the Luigi’s Mansion canon, which it fully deserves to be. This HD version is not a radical reinvention of the handheld game, but it’s a well-executed port of an experience that always deserved a little more.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
    The boring but ultimately correct shorthand to summarize Shadow of the Erdtree is that it’s more Elden Ring. The incredible sense of discovery, fantastic dungeon design, entertainingly deep combat, and intriguing lore and characters that defined From Software’s 2022 masterpiece all apply to this expansion. From Software didn’t drop the ball and make Elden Ring worse, nor do I believe it wholly topped what it had achieved before. Shadow of the Erdtree maintains a sky-high status quo, even if it loses a little magic from being a known quantity this time instead of a complete surprise. Still, Shadow of the Erdtree is one hell of a mic drop that further cements this adventure as one of the finest ever crafted.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: The Final Shape
    Over the years, Destiny 2 has ballooned into a massive and unwieldy beast, filled with cooperative and competitive experiences, hundreds of named characters and organizations, and an often-unapproachable vernacular that can take a long time to learn to speak and play. With The Final Shape, Bungie makes no apologies for the complexity but does finally offer purposeful punctuation to mark an endpoint. Largely unencumbered by what has come before, the frontiers ahead are now open to be revealed.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
    It’s just more SMT V to dive into, which for an already jam-packed RPG full of narrative agency and monster-collecting action, is more food on the table for the feast. And it was a hell of a feast to begin with.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Hauntii
    Though Hauntii offers simplistic shooter pleasure, my favorite moments didn’t involve blowing targets to smithereens. The voice-less story of the ghost gradually regaining precious memories only to be faced with surrendering them to crossover touched me at points. I enjoyed interacting with the kooky, amusing ghosts, like a paranoid scientist concocting hair-brained schemes to capture your angel friend like a Team Rocket villain. I never tired of soaking in the swelling musical score as the camera panned out to reveal a jaw-dropping backdrop. The beautiful ending sequence stands out as a highlight of the year. Hauntii transforms the understandable anxiety and fear surrounding death into an alluring and comforting reflection of the joy of life.
Page:

Top Trailers

See all »
See all trailers »