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For 4,098 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 37% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 57% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 68
Highest review score: 100 Citizen Sleeper
Lowest review score: 0 Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,967 out of 4098
  2. Mixed: 1,535 out of 4098
  3. Negative: 596 out of 4098
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    • 93 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part II
    I finished The Last Of Us Part II feeling depressed, but not for the reasons the developer might have intended — Naughty Dog is an immensely talented studio with resources that many devs can only dream of, yet their achievements in presentation are held back by a lack of mechanical evolution and uninspired gameplay. The Last Of Us Part II is a journey worth tolerating for the sake of what it gets right, but when it comes down to it, I feel exactly the same way about it as I did about the first one — I wish it was a book.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Alter Army
    Alter Army is an amusing romp that can easily kill time as players go deeper into the world and uncover its mysteries. The current level of bugginess is disappointing, but I’d still say it’s a solid choice from a brand-new studio, even if it ends a bit earlier than I was expecting.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Capcom Arcade Stadium
    Capcom Arcade Stadium is a wonderful tribute to a mostly-bygone era that was important and influential in the history of videogames. Hopefully, Capcom will releases more titles and expand the collection, but even if they don’t, this trio is a worthy purchase for any player looking for some authentic arcade action.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate - Casey Jones & the Junkyard Jam
    Casey Jones & The Junkyard Jam DLC isn’t a game-changer, but the asking price is low and the recent option to quickly join players online improves the entire package’s quality. As a result, those who might have given Splintered Fate a pass before might find themselves now intrigued by the possibility of slapping ninjas and robots around with three other players, at least for a few afternoons.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Symmetry
    Symmetry is a beautiful and deadly puzzle of survival that successfully emphasizes the loneliness and tension in this most dire of situations. However, the collision issues that affect the player’s controls and text notifications that are too difficult to read can turn this gripping experience into something intensely frustrating in an instant. For those willing to push through these rough edges, Symmetry is a unique experience that should not be missed.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Alter Echo
    A light and breezy Sci-Fi romp, it has enough juice to occupy anyone in need of a good weekend diversion. It won't start trends (and I doubt it will set sales records) but there's something to be said for a project that's as solid and sincere as this one.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale
    It feels a bit petulant to complain about the plot, though.It's clear that the real focus of Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale is to immerse players in a bygone era of innocence which I'm sure reflects the personal experiences of the development team, and I can certainly appreciate it for that.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Left 4 Dead
    Yes, shooting hordes of zombies is fun, even more so with three other friends. But the game doesn't have anything to offer beyond that simple activity, and it most likely stop being relevant the moment someone makes a zombie FPS with a little more depth.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows
    A nice way to kill a few hours when guests are over, but I wouldn't have paid full price for it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" has always focused on likeable characters, sarcastic humor, and lots of action, and the game succeeds in capturing all of these elements quite nicely.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Flipnic: Ultimate Pinball
    It's unfortunate, then, that such a beguiling front-end is offset by the ruthlessness of the game's ill-fitting emphasis on progression and unlocking new areas.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    InnerSpace
    Once I overcame my disorientation, figured out my tasks and conquered the middle of the Inverse, the last few sections were considerably more straightforward and delivered feelings of being awestruck similar to those I experienced at its beginning. InnerSpace suffers from some minor issues, but remains a game full of original ideas that’s worth getting lost in.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Constance
    I had a lovely time with Constance. It’s not a lore-intensive metroidvania, it’s not particularly difficult unless the player wishes to test themselves, and it never outstayed its welcome. Among the titanic release of Silksong and other metroidvanias, Constance still managed to make an impression on me. Don’t let this one pass you by.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    GRID 2
    GRID 2 is a fine racing game on the track, but it's a questionable package when taken in its entirety.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    UFO Dad
    While flawed in places, it's certainly a welcome time.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Elsinore
    Putting my issues aside, the idea of participating in a full-fledged Hamlet universe works astonishingly well in Elsinore, and in contemporary society where classic literature is losing popularity, making such content accessible to a new audience is admirable, and I can only appreciate the ambition to revive Shakespeare through my favorite medium. Elsinore might be tedious at times, but I suppose that only enhances its status as a modern and authentic take on Hamlet.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Persona 4: Dancing All Night
    Atlus has got themselves one hell of a spinoff.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Masters of Anima
    By the time Masters of Anima was over, the repeated battlefields were as tired as its cliche story, and I had spawned and relocated countless units in battle. Thankfully, the minor changes from level to level, were just enough to keep the campaign from overstaying its welcome. Playing commander was engaging for a while, but I don’t see myself returning to explore Spark any time soon.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked
    Despite the barebones package, the real meat of Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked! are the games and they’re solid. It’s great to see what I’ve been missing out on all these years, and Sparkster is a cool dude with some awesome adventures — it’s just a shame his collection is a bit lacking.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Far Cry Primal
    Longtime Far Cry fans might feel that the prehistoric setting is a re-skinning of the previous titles, but despite any déjà vu, Far Cry Primal remains an enjoyable, highly playable title.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tyrant's Realm
    Ultimately, Tyrant’s Realm executes a gameplay loop that’s rewarding enough to render its minor inconveniences just that — minor inconveniences. It’s another successful, joyful genre-mashup that anyone looking for a retro-inspired soulslike will have a good time with.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    198X
    As a piece of work that encapsulates a specific time, place and mindset, 198X is totally on-target and resonated with me strongly. As a piece of work judged on its own merits, it feels more like a tone poem or a proof-of-concept than a fully-developed experience. The story’s an unfinished sketch, the gameplay is too brief, and I’m not sure the content would make any kind of impression on someone who didn’t grow up in the ‘80s. It’s a hell of a start, but this team has much further to go.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Bard's Tale
    Humor is this game's selling point-not battle systems or graphics or game engines-and gamers who value a smart and entertaining tale well told will certainly be able to look past the game's other problems.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gladius
    An ambitious game that attempts to breathe new life into the genre. It's not entirely successful, but it is the best gladiator game I've played.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Saints Row 2
    As it stands, there's not much to recommend it when a nearly-identical (and in some ways, better) experience can be had by picking up a copy of the first game instead.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
    Although Mirror of Fate doesn't live up to its full potential, it often comes close. I can see the beginnings of a fantastic new-school Castlevania experience trying hard to emerge here, and with just a little more polish and precision, MercurySteam would have turned out a solid winner. It's not yet fully evolved, but the work done here is still a valid step towards the future state of this ever-changing series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Beholder: Complete Edition
    It seems some additional work has gone into the translations and the game is better for it. Between those improvements and two intriguing plots worth following, this is certainly the definitive version of Beholder.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Killing Floor 2
    For anyone happy with being dumped into horde-style arenas and expected to slam zombie brains across the room with a sledgehammer with a team of like-minded savages, it’s definitely one of the better options on the market right now. Players who crave more than just shooting might find that it doesn’t quite manage to deliver a captivating experience past this core competence, though.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Guardian Heroes
    Those who missed it the first time around or those who're looking for a strange, beautiful, and challenging throwback should certainly take a look at Guardian Heroes. It's prettier, smoother, and just as satisfying as ever
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
    For players new to the adventure genre, this package offers a great opportunity to play one of the best adventure titles ever made. The compelling crime narrative, intriguing characters, and great puzzles are all there, and an integrated hint system minimizes the need to alt-tab to a walkthrough. It's a shame that this remastered version squanders much of the charm of the original, though—I can't see it converting those cold on the genre, but fans and players interested in adventure gaming's roots would do well to check it out.
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