GameBlast's Scores

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For 591 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 17% same as the average critic
  • 33% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
Lowest review score: 20 Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 10 out of 591
592 game reviews
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Lilac 0 is an intense and challenging experience, tailor-made for bullet hell fans who enjoy mastering attack patterns and chasing ever-increasing scores. With its stylized retro aesthetic and streamlined mechanics, the game delivers frenetic action and moments of pure tension, demanding precision and perseverance. However, its structural simplicity and limited content can make it repetitive in the long run, especially for those who don't engage with the ranking-focused replayability dynamics. Still, for those seeking a true test of reflexes and endurance, Lilac 0 is a great option.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    With its vampire story focused more on relationships than horror, Cabernet achieves its goal of being an engaging narrative RPG. Both in its well-written plot and in its choice mechanics, the unlife of a doctor who has just become a creature of the night is competent in addressing several human themes and allowing us, if we so wish, to face them with optimism and empathy, always so necessary for humanity.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Beyond the Ice Castle 2 brings back a simple game from the 1980's in a new edition with much more substance. For better or worse, it goes back to the old elements of Castlevania with linear stages, a great dark fantasy atmosphere, slow and heavy movement, and high difficulty that's reinforced by the not so generous healing system and the long distances in between the save points. This makes death a stage repetition that can be frustrating and repel the public that isn't keen to facing this kind of retro punishing experience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MainFrames stands out for its creativity in transforming a digital environment into a charismatic platform and puzzle adventure. The mechanics of manipulating windows and icons are well explored, bringing varied challenges and keeping the experience dynamic. On the other hand, the irregular difficulty and moments of trial and error can make progression frustrating, especially in the more advanced stages. Still, for those looking for an enjoyable experience and willing to overcome some barriers, MainFrames delivers an original concept with very creative moments.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Care Bears: To The Rescue is a great platformer with enough charisma to please kids and adults. The veterans on the controller may feel the challenge is too mild, but it still delivers a good dose of adventure and magic for those who want to show the genre to younger players or even enjoy a sincere dose of nostalgia.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even though the quality of life features could have gone further, Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars brings two classic RPGs in great style. For those who haven't played yet and want to check out the two, it's a great opportunity to dive into the universe conceived by the late Yoshitaka Murayama.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Under Defeat brings together all versions of the game and even includes a new one, even if with few differences in fact, creating an aura of a full-bodied version of a title that can be considered a modern classic of the genre. If you are a fan and enthusiast of shoot 'em ups, you definitely need to add this one to your library.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With a modest production that adapts the 2019 series material well, Carmen Sandiego serves its young target audience well, alternating geography- and history-based investigation and simple minigames. For older audiences, however, the educational entertainment essence may have less appeal, as the simplicity in the mechanics and initial enigmas make the really good challenges show up only in the second half of the campaign.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hazelight has nailed it once again with Split Fiction. I was hooked on the adventure from start to finish, full of fun, creative and impactful moments, all with impressive polish. Each new idea presented left me excited to continue and discover how far the game would go, always accompanied by impeccable graphics and sound. Split Fiction will stay with me for a long time, being one of those unique experiences that remind me why I love video games so much.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Knights in Tight Spaces offers a creative approach to combining tactical strategy and deckbuilding in dynamic and claustrophobic combat. Despite an engaging combat system, the lack of diversity in challenges can make the journey predictable over time. Still, for those who enjoy strategic battles and deckbuilding mechanics, the game offers rewarding moments, especially when mastering positioning and emerging unscathed from seemingly impossible situations.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, though its slip-ups are easy to notice, we still have an interesting adventure worth checking out for fans of RPG who aren't afraid of diving into a musical world that's as eccentric as it's provocative.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The questionable camera, technical limitations and issues inherited from the original releases don't allow this collection to be a definitive remaster. Even so, for fans of the genre and those who want to know Lara Croft's darkest era, the collection is worth it.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dead Dragons bases itself in classic RPG elements to offer a simple but entertaining experience. Though the title has considerable limitations in some aspects, for those who have already explored everything in the genre and are always looking for new adventures, there'll be enough content to have some good hours of fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Never 7 - The End of Infinity is a complicated and uncomfortable reading that's only worth it for those who love visual novels (or Kotaro Uchikoshi's works) and has an interest in the genre's history: there are good things in the end of the horribly tiring line, but up to then, it's necessary to be very patient. The mistreatment of the remasterization and localization also doesn't do any favors to the material, which is already weak at many points from the start.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For the creativity involved and the fun it provides, Two Point Museum certainly deserves to be in the pantheon of the best simulators of all time, crowning the Two Point trilogy with what can be considered its most ambitious game to date. Inventive, relaxed and challenging, this is a title recommended both for those who are just getting to know the franchise and for those who have been following it since its inception, a few good years ago in a certain very crazy hospital.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Warriors: Abyss is like a tasty fast food game — nothing extraordinary, but satisfying for a quick bite. The visuals are dated, the story is unexciting, and the production clearly sought the most economical path. Still, the game captivates with the pleasure of testing different characters and builds as we progress through the underworld.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Chibi Ninja Shino-Kun: Treasure of Demon Tower makes no secret of the fact that it was made to be straight-to-the-point fun, especially for those who enjoy challenges that escalate quickly. Of course, some gameplay improvements would be welcome, but even so, the dwarf shinobi walks right in step with the big guys.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is a historical recollection of the franchise's legacy in the Game Boy systems (original, Color and Advance). The game's quality can vary wildly and the first ones in the pack are very different from what the real life TCG would develop into. With such an ample history, the series has better games that also deserve such a "rescue", like the Tag Force line, and hopefully the team's efforts don't end with just this rerelease.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Wilds represents an ambitious leap forward for the franchise, expanding its universe with a dynamic open world, innovative mechanics, and a level of immersion never before seen in the series. Despite the technical challenges, this is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable titles in the franchise, being both an excellent entry point for newcomers and a worthy experience for veteran hunters.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    X-Out: Resurfaced is a great game in its own right, but considering that many players may not know its origins, the chance to include the original title was something that could not be missed. However, the idea of bringing in the original composer to create modern versions of his work and modernize the visuals without disrespecting his original characterization gives a retro charm to this remake that may have a certain appeal with fans of the genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization VII offers a fresh take on the franchise, introducing innovations that make the game more accessible while keeping gameplay dynamic for extended periods of time. While some elements, such as diplomatic relations, lack variation, the strategic depth that characterizes the series and the genre remains largely intact.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The idea of Accolade Sports Collection focusing only on sports games is cool in theory, but in practice it has proven to be very weak. The idea is to emulate the games as they were at the time they were released, it is not vital to improve gameplay, but the titles chosen fall far short of several other collections, including those released by QUBYte itself. All in all, this is perhaps a compilation to leave in the background, even if you are a big nostalgic for gems from the past.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 plants the seeds to yet another excellent teen drama and mystery by Don’t Nod: authentic, fun, intimate and intriguing, the title naturally navigates complex themes and teenage conversations, showing the studio's tremendous evolution. If things remain this way on Tape 2, we will definitely have a new classic of the adventure genre in our hands.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rift of the NecroDancer stands out as an excellent addition to the series, offering an addictive gameplay and memorable soundtrack. Supporting community track creation, there's great potential for longevity and new experiences in the future.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a bizarrely unique experience. Addressing many of the main concerns players had about the previous Gaiden, Ryu Ga Gotoku did an excellent job of creating a soulful adventure for what is certainly one of the most beloved characters in the fan community.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a solid entry into a series of text-based adventures. As a standalone, the game is competent, but its open-ended conclusion and minor details weaken its impact.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    It takes a certain amount of creativity to make your management simulator stand out from the crowd in a genre that has been so badly misfired over the years. Blood Bar Tycoon even gets there in this conceptual aspect, but it proves that a cool idea alone is not enough. What was missing was a more solid execution of the proposal, which has difficulty developing amidst so many technical problems and creative decisions.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Recall: Empty Wishes is a high-quality narrative adventure that delivers an engaging mystery and, in an assertive way, offers simplified gameplay that adds variation to navigation moments without interrupting the rhythm of the plot. With great mastery in the presentation of visual and sound elements, the title delivers an immersive experience that deserves to be experienced.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    METAL SUITS: Counterattack is a fun game for those looking for some casual entertainment. The armor system stands out, the dynamics of the levels are engaging in the first few hours, and the visuals are charming. The problem is that the pace doesn't keep up, with levels that drag on without bringing much new information. It's worth checking out on a good sale, especially for those who intend to play in short doses.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    After the trauma of its police counterpart, I was skeptical about what Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator could offer. To my surprise, even with the repetitive mission structure, it was quite fun to learn the different types of first aid that paramedics can provide in the most unusual situations. A little more polish in the visuals and bug fixes would make this emergency response team ready for any situation.

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