Game8's Scores

  • Games
For 395 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 2.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 98 Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Lowest review score: 36 Death Relives
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 7 out of 395
398 game reviews
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Heretic + Hexen is aimed squarely at those nostalgic for the originals. Without that, most won’t stay hooked, though these classics still stand as genre-defining works now showing their age.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Where GUNTOUCHABLES falls short on thrills, it makes up for in charm and promise. Its wacky, chaotic fun is worth a try, but with so little content to go on, it’s more a quick fling than a roguelite obsession. It's free for now, cheap much later, but the value won't be there until it gets more content.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant is a DLC made for fans of the game, especially for those who enjoyed the gameplay. It mostly expands on certain characters’ backstories and builds on top of its existing gameplay systems, which is what the game is known for. That being said, the DLC feels like it's a few years too late, as it solves issues that exist within the base game. The additions are welcome, but most of them don’t feel as impactful or as massive as initially advertised. Also, don’t expect any resolutions to many of the story’s plot holes here, as it mainly serves to support the worldbuilding and add context rather than answer many of the questions.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Mafia: The Old Country isn’t the longest, flashiest, or most replayable game—but what it offers is clarity. This is a lean, linear mob drams focused on story, atmosphere, and character. It knows exactly what it wants to be, and it doesn’t waste your time getting there. If you’re after a grounded narrative with a clear creative vision, The Old Country delivers something memorable.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Artis Impact is a masterfully crafted, imaginative odyssey that paints its post-apocalyptic world with heart and pixel-perfect precision. Though its narrative occasionally wavers, the game’s seamless blend of cozy mechanics, nostalgic JRPG flair, and a sharp-tongued yet endearing protagonist delivers an experience as memorable as it is meaningful. Impactful Indeed.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    With its richly developed characters, Iwakura Aria is a slow-burning, character-driven visual novel that draws strength from its emotional subtlety and refined execution. Its painterly art style and measured pacing create an atmosphere that feels both intimate and deliberately crafted, in both narrative and presentation.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Bookshop is, dare I say, a fine example of what a cozy game really is—warm vibes, chill but fun gameplay, a heartwarming narrative, pleasant visuals, and calming music. Even if you’re not particularly a book enthusiast, the game is a joy to play for the gameplay and the narrative, and just for some lighthearted and relaxing fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    SUPERVIVE is a bold and electrifying fusion of MOBA and Battle Royale, bursting with style, energy, and a cast of fun characters that make every match a thrill. Its core gameplay loop is effortlessly addictive, pulling players into a whirlwind of fast-paced action. Yet, this brilliance is dimmed by the misstep of the Armory system—a clunky, imbalance-inducing mechanic that disrupts the game's natural rhythm. SUPERVIVE still shines, but with refinement, it could truly soar.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Mecharashi is a clear passion project with excellent turn-based combat and deep mech customization—but nearly everything else falls short. Clunky menus, forgettable audio, and weak visuals outside the mechs make it a mixed bag that ultimately depends on your tolerance for rough edges.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a spinoff that revitalizes the series and the genre with its callback to its original side-scrolling gameplay. With well-crafted levels, dynamically engaging combat, and gorgeous pixel art, it uses the simplicity of the side-scrolling gameplay to its maximum potential. It has a few flaws here and there, like its short runtime and balance near the end, but is otherwise a great way to keep the hype for the series’ upcoming title.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 carves its mark among the elite of anime games, honing nearly every edge of its predecessor. With tighter, more fluid combat and a cinematic presentation that nearly rivals Ufotable’s legendary adaptation, this sequel feels like a true evolution from the very first swing. It's not flawless, but the sheer volume of content and pure fun it delivers more than makes up for its shortcomings. If the original was Hinoe rank, this one unquestionably earns its place among the Hashira.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 36 Critic Score
    Death Relives is the kind of game that makes you question your life choices because of the slow drain of wasted time. Its ambition is buried under poor execution, lifeless AI integration, and half-formed mechanics. Even its better ideas, like the puzzles, are let down by clunky design. There’s simply nothing here worth your time, money, or patience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Terminull Brigade is one of those rare free games that makes you want to spend money—not because you have to, but because it’s that fun. The co-op shooting and build potential are a blast, even if bugs and performance issues drag things down. I’ve considered buying the battle pass just to support future updates. For what it costs, it’s hard to complain.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Abiotic Factor stands out in the survival crafting genre by fusing humor, tension, and sci-fi absurdity into a deeply replayable experience. It’s clever, strange, and thoroughly satisfying, but not without its rough edges. Several mechanics are left entirely unexplained, and playing solo can feel overwhelming without companions to share the burden. Yet despite its flaws, it’s an experience that thrives on discovery, rewarding those who approach it with curiosity and a willingness to experiment.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily is an outstanding and absurd, yet equally self-aware story with a cast of wild yet surprisingly relatable characters. Despite messy pacing, its sharp writing, stellar Japanese voice acting, and bold style make it a memorable ride.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Tales of the Shire is a decent life-sim game with an engaging cooking mechanic, but that's the most stellar thing about it. Bywater, while picturesque in its own way, doesn't feel like home, and it doesn’t help that the game is also flawed by its technical and optimization issues, which only turns the experience more sour.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Luto is a masterclass in psychological horror atmosphe—rerefined, personal, and haunting. It lingers not through terror, but through tension. However, immersion falters at times due to rough edges like placeholder text, untranslated lines, and puzzles that verge on the inscrutable. It's a powerful experience, just shy of perfection.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Wildgate feels like what you'd get if you mixed Overwatch with Sea of Thieves—a bold, chaotic fusion of hero-based teamwork and ship-to-ship space battles. It’s not without its flaws, but at its best, it delivers fun, frantic gameplay that thrives on cooperation. Space piracy mayhem at its finest.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Killing Floor 3 is NOTHING like the older games—and while that’s not all bad, it loses much of the chaotic charm in trying to be something new. It takes itself too seriously, trading identity for polish, but without the baggage of its predecessors, there’s still fun to be had.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Super Mario Party Jamboree is still the same friendship-ending game you may or may not have loved a couple of months back, and Jamboree TV sprinkles in a few bright ideas. Frenzy Rules and mouse-control minigames are very fun. The problem is that everything else feels like a tech showcase in search of a reason to exist, and the awkward separation from the base game doesn’t help its case. What’s worse, there isn’t even a new game board! When the highlight of a $20 add-on is a handful of quick novelties and minigames that force you to buy a peripheral, it’s hard to imagine this being worth picking over other party games.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Wild Hearts S is the Switch 2 version of the original and is a solid monster-hunting game with a strong identity, thanks to its Karakuri building system. But a shaky camera, finicky combat, and a paper-thin story weigh it down. As a port, it brings little new to the table—so unless you’re a first-time player or a handheld-focused hunter, it’s hard to recommend a second purchase.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Debauched. Depraved. Excessive. These three words capture the heart of Sultan’s Game. It’s a captivating kind of suffering, far more intricate than it seems. If you can stomach wielding power this twisted, it’s a descent worth taking.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Fia and her band of lovable disasters in Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy might not cast the deepest spells, but they’ve got just enough magic to keep things moving. The dungeon crawling is light, the combat mildly engaging, and the school life fluff adds just enough variety to break up the loop. Thankfully, it’s all wrapped in a silly, self-aware package that leans into its anime logic and wears it proudly. There’s not much depth to uncover, but you might end up smiling more than you’d expect.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a bona fide Soulslike that has deep combat mechanics and unique progression systems that synergize perfectly to create one of more satisfying gameplay loops in the genre. This is further reinforced by giving the player the power to freely experiment with builds and create their own unique way to play. There are some nitpicks here and there, as well as the difficulty spiking in certain areas, but all that is moot with how well packaged everything is.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is a gritty, action-packed expansion that builds on the brutal satisfaction of the original. While it's a bit easier and has its fair share of bugs, it still powerfully captures what matters most—feeling like RoboCop in all his relentless, law-enforcing glory.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition truly is the definitive edition that improves on everything that the game already has and even adds much more. After two decades, it’s still as nostalgic and memorable as ever, yet somehow you can tell just how much better it is.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Juggling escape rooms, dream dives, and alien conspiracies while wearing a scanty bunny suit sounds like it shouldn't work, but No Sleep for Kaname Date somehow makes it all come together in a way that's equal parts ridiculous and compelling. The puzzles are clever, the cast is endearing, and the story—while occasionally overstuffed—remains hard to look away from. Even when the visuals lag and the exposition gets heavy, it will definitely keep you up late into the night to find out what happens next.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Shadow Labyrinth is built on a compelling concept—reimagining Pac-Man within a Metroidvania framework—but ultimately struggles to bring that vision to life. Although there are flashes of creativity and thoughtful design, they’re frequently undermined by clunky platforming, uninspired visuals, imprecise combat hitboxes, and a convoluted narrative that fails to captivate. What might have been a bold and refreshing reinvention instead becomes an uneven experience weighed down by its own ambition.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The Wandering Village marries survival and city-building atop a living creature with charm and originality, but genre quirks, flat storytelling, and a few design snags keep it from soaring. It’s a thoughtful, well-crafted game—just one that asks you to overlook some rough edges.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Destiny 2’s decline has been a long time coming, and The Edge of Fate only speeds it along. A dull epilogue paired with frustrating mechanics does little to justify its existence. The real improvements came from the free updates, not the expansion itself, not that it saves that much, anyway.

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