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For 435 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 57% higher than the average critic
  • 12% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 98 Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Lowest review score: 36 Death Relives
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 295 out of 435
  2. Mixed: 133 out of 435
  3. Negative: 7 out of 435
438 game reviews
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    • 92 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II
    "In the grimdark of the forty-first millennium, there is only war. "These are the words that all Warhammer games and products live by, and Mechanicus 2 does so to a blood-soaked tee. Bringing the frontlines of Hekateus IV to your desktops and consoles with its deep strategy, satisfying progression, amazing art, showstopping audio, and dual-POV campaigns, it’s hard to find something to dislike about this game if you’re a Warhammer fan, and hard to deny its pull if you aren’t. By the Omnissiah or the Phaeron, it matters not; this game is glorious all the same.
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    • 78 Critic Score
    STARDUST: Wish of Witch
    Despite a handful of shortcomings, STARDUST: Wish of Witch is an easy game to like Its story may follow well-known tropes and its combat does not always make full use of its ideas, but its cast and the sheer quality of its presentation carry it a long way. Kniv Studio’s debut leaves a big impression and makes me excited to see what the team does next.
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    • 76 Critic Score
    F1 25: 2026 Season Pack
    F1 25: 2026 Season Pack succeeds in changing how races feel through the regulation changes, the addition of Boost and Overtake, and a denser grid that constantly keeps you under pressure. So while you’re not getting a ton of new content or modes, every race becomes more about how you react in the moment. This DLC sharpens racing into something that more closely reflects what Formula 1 itself is currently evolving into, taking players along for that same shift in identity rather than just updating numbers on a roster. It’s simple, if you enjoy how the new regulations have increased overtaking and made races more dynamic this season, you’ll have a blast with this DLC. If you don’t, it can still be enjoyable on a mechanical level thanks to how much faster racing feels, and how it gradually helps you understand the management behind the new systems.
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    • 76 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares III: The Backstage
    The Backstage succeeds more as a directional improvement than a fully self-contained chapter, refining gameplay systems and introducing a strong new protagonist while deliberately holding back on narrative closure. Its biggest strengths lie in mechanical innovation and atmospheric design choices that push the experience forward, even if its short length and restrained storytelling prevent it from reaching a higher tier. The result is a DLC that feels confident in its ideas but aware of its role as a stepping stone, making it more exciting for what it sets up than what it fully delivers.
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    • 84 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - The Infinite Museion
    Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader’s newest DLC is an experience that manages to impress and stay consistent throughout the whole game. It might not go above and beyond, especially since not much was added to the game by comparison to its older DLCs. However, the things they did add proved to be much more impactful than expected, resulting in a game and DLC series that CRPG fans must pick up and play.
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    • 82 Critic Score
    Pokemon Champions
    Pokemon Champions arrives on mobile platforms as a more realized iteration of itself, becoming the most accessible, comprehensive official Pokemon battling experience. The gameplay loop of teambuilding, battling, and recruiting Pokemon is fully present and accounted for in all of its complexity, while translating beautifully into a mobile setting. It's certainly been getting better since its original release, with recent updates heralding new rulesets, meta-breaking additions to the Pokemon roster and, for the first time in mainline competitive history, regular balance updates. It’s not for everyone, and paywalled progression can hurt the overall gameplay experience, but there’s truly nothing like it.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Kernelbay
    Kernelbay is an indie idle fishing game that doesn’t try to be more than it is, and that’s mostly where its strength lies. It’s a game you leave running, come back to, buy upgrades in, and repeat the cycle at your own pace. Its soundtrack and ambience stand out the most, filling in the space where a story could have been and carrying a lot of the experience through its quieter moments. While some of its progression systems don’t feel as impactful as they could be, the overall package still comes together as a solid, relaxing idle experience.
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    • 86 Critic Score
    MECCHA CHAMELEON
    Meccha Chameleon feels like a “forever game” in a sea of party games on Steam, and part of its appeal is all thanks to its inventive twist on the hide-and-seek genre. The best part is that it’s only the beginning for this viral sensation as more copies are being sold every day. Its low price point, paired with endless community mod support, can even draw in non-gamers because it’s such a low-risk purchase that’s well worth gifting to friends on a boring Friday night.
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    • 78 Critic Score
    Burglin' Gnomes
    Burglin' Gnomes turns a simple premise into a surprisingly engaging co-op sandbox where physics, progression, and player improvisation constantly create memorable situations. Its crafting system, persistent hub, and natural team specialization give each run more purpose than simply causing chaos, making it easy to lose track of time while chasing objectives or just watching everything fall apart. While inconsistent interactions and occasional objective issues keep it from reaching its full potential, it's still an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a chaotic multiplayer experience with plenty of personality.
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    • 88 Critic Score
    Deltarune: Chapter 5
    DELTARUNE Chapter 5 was pitched as “one last fun adventure,” and it delivers on this premise perfectly as the intimate, character-driven journey the game needed before its climax. While its pacing and lack of overarching narrative reveals might frustrate fans, the series’ signature irreverent humor, sharp writing, and unmistakable heart are here in all their strange, captivating glory. New characters and character interactions are beautifully implemented and position the game in an exciting place for the last two chapters, while the new gameplay additions only expand upon what is already one of the most experimental and exhilarating RPGs I’ve ever played. Chapter 5 closely examines the beating heart of its story—its lovable cast of characters and the relationships that drive them into becoming the heroes of prophecy—and DELTARUNE as a whole is all the better for it.
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