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For 7,734 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 7734
  2. Mixed: 2,570 out of 7734
  3. Negative: 358 out of 7734
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    inFamous: Second Son
    I like the way that Infamous Second Son splinters off from the first two entries in the series. Delsin’s conduit ability creates uncertainty in the gameplay mechanics, and the choices he makes apply similar levels of ambiguity to the narrative arc. I never really grasped what was coming next from this tale, outside of knowing that the open world activities and encounters would be repeated ad nauseam.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Out There
    Many repeated playthroughs of Out There allow for a marginally higher survival rate, but the arbitrary chance for failure on an otherwise perfect run can be infuriating. If that indiscriminate failure is part of what you enjoy in roguelikes, Out There is a fascinating attempt to combine strategy with storytelling, and a worthy distraction for science-fiction enthusiasts.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Luftrausers
    One of the most satisfying, enthralling shooters to hit the market in recent memory.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Luftrausers
    Luftrausers is one of the most satisfying, enthralling arcade shooters to hit the market in recent memory.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
    Like its second-fiddle protagonist, Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z resides in the shadow of many other better third-person action games, but it’s not terrible if you’re specifically looking for a schlocky Saturday.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
    If you have the option, definitely play Yaiba on PC. The textures, resolution, and framerate are noticeably better and worth the extra few days’ wait.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
    It’s equal parts silly, gory, and stupid – exactly what you’d expect from the concept.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
    Even for longtime fans of the Metal Gear franchise, Ground Zeroes may not be worth playing. It spreads its strengths thin over too little space, relying on the repetition of a handful of unremarkable missions in the same area. That's the bad news. The good news is that the core stealth is fun, and the innovations on the gameplay front are promising.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Shadowrun: Dragonfall
    Dragonfall’s fundamentals haven’t changed enough to justify a play if you actively disliked Shadowrun Returns, which is a required purchase before enjoying this new expansion. However, if you were simply hungry for deeper role-playing options, Dragonfall makes major strides, and deserves your attention as a standalone adventure.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Yoshi's New Island
    I’ve wanted a solid follow-up to Yoshi’s Island for years, and this game is the third in a trilogy of follow-ups that range from half-baked to decent. Considering how unimpressed and apathetic I was towards most of Yoshi’s New Island, it might be time to just be happy with my Super Nintendo memories when it comes to this series.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Titanfall
    Respawn took a chance with Titanfall, embracing what it knew best with a multiplayer-only experience and pushing the envelope with its imaginative twists on classic competitive play. The result feels like a new breed of multiplayer that is inviting to established shooter players, but also compelling for people intrigued by everything from the free-running to the giant robotic titans.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Titanfall
    Titanfall is enormously entertaining, with long legs that should have players exploring its depth for many months to come.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
    If you’ve ever been curious about collectible card games but didn’t know where to begin, Hearthstone is the place to start.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    TowerFall Ascension
    If you have a PlayStation 4 and some friends, you must have this game at the ready on your hard drive.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky
    Escha & Logy may have some flaws, but it's good at providing a formulaic experience that rewards you with seeing your progression play out before you.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Dark Souls II
    Players new to the Souls franchise will quickly learn that Dark Souls II plays quite differently than most mainstream titles today; it is an incredible experience anchored in exploration, immersion, discovery, defeat – and ultimately triumph.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Dark Souls II
    Dark Souls II respects you enough to assume you can figure things out, despite having perhaps lost some of these sensibilities by playing other titles that walk you through on tether from start to finish. As a result, the rewards and achievements are that much more satisfying. It’s only March, but Dark Souls II stands tall as a potential game of the year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster
    Even years later, Final Fantasy X is still an exciting RPG, telling a compelling story with plenty of momentum. While the crazy girls-night-out theatrics of X-2 might still cause you to roll your eyes, the battle system is still fast and fun. For those who want the complete arc of the Final Fantasy X saga, the collection delivers. Even without a nostalgic lens, both games hold up well.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Inazuma Eleven
    Inazuma Eleven is a quirky and novel RPG, but the on-field action is too unrefined to be rewarding.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tanuki Forest
    Overall, Tanuki Forest is a quality take on the endless runner genre and looks very pretty (especially on iPad), but the prevalence of well-worn features from past successful entries in the genre simply instills too much déjà vu to push it to king-of-the-hill status.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 2 - A House Divided
    During Episode 2, I was struck by a line about how connecting with people is important. In The Walking Dead, I’ve been doing just that, building alliances and becoming emotionally attached to characters.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    South Park: The Stick of Truth
    All the fart jokes and Chinpokomon references in the world wouldn’t mean anything if the gameplay weren’t up to snuff, but The Stick of Truth manages to impress as a game on top of being frequently hilarious.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    South Park: The Stick of Truth
    A highly enjoyable and unique RPG.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    South Park: The Stick of Truth
    I can’t think of a better way to bring this franchise to gaming consoles. The RPG format allows for a ton of funny items and sidequests, the objectives are unlike anything else in the genre, everything moves along at a solid pace, and the overall feel is distinctly South Park. It’s one of the most faithful adaptations of a license I’ve seen, and it ranks among the best comedic games ever released.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pac-Man Museum
    The overall presentation is cute, with a virtual Pac Room that you can deck out with unlockable items, and a sticker album that you fill up by completing challenges. Namco missed a critical opportunity, however, in putting all the games into a greater context.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare
    Before the tedium set in, I had fun with Garden Warfare.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Rambo: The Video Game
    If you want to watch John Rambo mow through waves of baddies in violent and satisfying fashion, watch the final half hour of the 2008 film. Don’t spend your money and time to recreate any moments in this cheap, broken wreck.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Outlast
    Outlast is a virtual tour through a hall of terrors. Even playing the game in full daylight makes me uneasy. However, the game's overall level design and gameplay were sacrificed at the altar of fear. If you're looking for an experience that will get your adrenaline pumping, Outlast is hard to beat, but if you’re looking for a meatier horror experience then you might want to run past this one.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
    Level-5 insists this is the end of Professor Layton taking top billing. The franchise will continue in unknown directions, but The Azran Legacy offers a worthwhile conclusion that adheres closely to the same formula that made Layton so beloved.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Weapon Shop de Omasse
    I liked the quirkiness of Weapon Shop De Omasse, but I was never truly captivated by it.
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