GameGrin's Scores

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For 3,350 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 51% higher than the average critic
  • 18% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Lowest review score: 10 FIND ALL
Score distribution:
3353 game reviews
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid, if slightly underwhelming remaster of an underappreciated gem of an action RPG. Well worth your time, especially if you missed out on it the first time around. Subtle visual tweaks but some more useful under-the-hood fiddling make it the definitive version of the game.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Ammo and Oxygen is a nice change of pace in the roguelite genre that makes you carefully manage every resource and upgrade you can get your hands on just to survive.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Urban Trial Freestyle 2 is a very good game, with very few negatives, only minor gripes. The graphics look high end for the Nintendo 3DS, and the gameplay and depth to the game was more than I had expected. The ragdoll physics were as amusing as you'd expect, and the track creator was a fantastic addition. When you merge all that together, you get Urban Trial Freestyle 2 - a game that got me using my 3DS again!
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    • 70 Critic Score
    A few technical issues and simplified gameplay detract from an otherwise engaging narrative, with a likeable cast of characters. Just don’t expect too much strategic thinking.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Veritus is a great-looking and sounding game that feels like a retro title from the past. With no map, it can be quite challenging, but for this price, it is worth the frustration.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    YEAH! YOU WANT "THOSE GAMES," RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET'S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM! offers a fun time if you like silly puzzle and minigames. Just be wary that the controls are cumbersome!
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Attentat 1942 is a full-motion video game that hits you hard with a harrowing story and dozens of facts from the era. Although, the mini games are slightly lacking, they do create some tension for an overall exciting and interesting experience. A must play if you have an interest in history, and want to learn more about the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    With cute graphics and fast-paced gameplay, I would recommend Tiny Witch to any fans of Overcooked who are looking for a game to focus on when they want to switch their brain off to the rest of the world.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    The vast customisation options and realistic aspects make it a must-play for any horse racing enthusiast.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A challenging battle game that has you fighting head-to-head against aliens in a reality TV show to gain your freedom. It takes a while to get used to how the controls work and feel, but once you do this is a very addictive game.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Vesta is a wonderfully crafted experience that falls just sort of the upper tier as a result of it's ending. There's a lot of fun to be had here, just don't expect the best payoff.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Go Fight Fantastic is a high-energy hack n’ slash that feels repetitive after a while, but playing multiplayer added to the fun.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    There’s nothing really different here; no new game modes or anything like that. It’s more of the same, so if you liked what you saw first time round, then it’s very likely you’ll enjoy this too.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unevenly polished and uninviting to novices, RIDE 3 is nevertheless a decent simulation that motorcycle enthusiasts will get plenty of mileage out of.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though I genuinely loved my time with Venba, I could not swallow the steep asking price for the short, one-hour experience that you will have. It's a great, tear-jerking story that immigrants will resonate with, but there isn't enough here to justify the entry fee.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Paper Nebula is a fun roguelike shoot ‘em-up game that is incredibly challenging at first until you start unlocking upgrades for your paper aeroplane making it easier to take down the enemy craft. It’s pretty short, but it's a fun few hours.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    A fun little experience, with some interesting mechanics, yet stumbles to stick the landing.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A love letter to the series, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth is a challenging but rewarding dungeon crawling experience even if a little rough around the edges.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Its clever premise, powerful narrative (flawed though it may seem at times), and enjoyable mechanics - Inked’s flaws come across as mostly minor nitpicks.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is a nostalgia hit for the ages, but it might struggle to tempt the new crowds.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    GreedFall boasts a unique, semi-open world in which to immerse yourself, but is held back by the limitations of its game engine.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lake is a lovely, slow-paced indie game to play in your downtime. Rich in personality and character, well worth replaying.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    My Little Universe is a great title to pick up when you can't have your full focus on a game but still want to play something! Although I wish it had a bit more to it, I think if you know what it is, it's easy to like!
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Guardians for Holme is a fun tower defence title that gets a bit repetitive, but it feels incredibly satisfying when you see waves of enemies destroyed by your traps!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid port of an important game in the series. It’s just a shame that it’s not that interesting mechanically. Still, it’s a fun time and the quality of life additions make it a lot more approachable to newcomers.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wreckreation might have its issues, but at the same time, it’s so much fun that you won’t care.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Aliens: Fireteam Elite - Pathogen does make improvements upon previous levels and delivers a familiar yet enjoyable Aliens experience, albeit maybe a bit too familiar. Whilst not without untapped potential, this is certain to be a worthwhile investment if you found yourself wanting more from Aliens: Fireteam Elite.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An intriguing exploratory puzzler that nails the aesthetic and the unnerving feeling of being alone. Some technical issues mar an otherwise great experience with a quirky, interesting story.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A pretty cool dystopian experience filled with blackmail, intimidation, and gross human rights violations. The dark themes make it a bit of a heavy hitter.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    If you enjoy casual and relaxing games, you'll find a lot to like in Lonesome Village.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Serial Cleaners is a fun top-down stealth game that will test your patience and sense of timing. Who would have thought vacuuming the floor would be so fun?
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While Perception isn't consistently great, it does do certain things very well and is worth a play by anyone looking for an interesting experience. By taking away one of the most important senses most people have, Perception gives players the feeling of being thrust into the unknown and absolute darkness.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rezrog captures something special in it’s gameplay and design. Though not flawless in it’s execution there is plenty here to experience and love. If you are looking for a roguelike dungeon crawler you can pick up and play for a few hours or one to sink countless hours into, this is a title for you.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    I enjoyed Passant despite my struggles with it. It’s a refreshing challenge for any fan of Balatro and can be just as addicting, but it can be rather daunting to get into if you aren’t actively playing chess on a regular basis.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    First Racer is an entertaining arcade racing title with a bunch of customisation options and multiple modes like local multiplayer and drifting challenges.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hitman GO: Definitive Edition is a neat little puzzling package that thoroughly entertains. Despite taking a different approach to gameplay, it very much remains a Hitman game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Whilst the updated visuals and much improved control scheme are welcome touches, the cracks start to show quickly as it doesn’t do anything to improve on the PS2 original’s gameplay. However, this is still an easy one to recommend if you fancy something simple, but fun.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A really solid feature-complete action RTS title that brings back great memories of better games. You can have a lot of fun in the campaign and against the AI, but the experience is let down by a forgettable story, generic-feeling characters, and a nightmare of a competitive mode.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Drill Deal - Oil Tycoon looks simple but is anything but. Like other Tycoon simulator games, it can be addictive but is difficult to master. Unfortunately, the lack of a diverse audio can make the game sound a bit bland but this is only a minor setback.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A jovial jaunt through a reskinned Borderlands experience. The humour and references are on point, but the short length left me disappointed…
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    She Remembered Caterpillars is a good puzzle game with the right amount of complexity and difficulty, but it is dragged down by it's undeserved grief and emotionally shallow overtones.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning has some great chemistry between the two protagonists, a new take on the apocalypse, and tons of laughs to have. Just beware: it's very edgy!
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A great point and click game on a console, only mildly let down by it’s slightly frustrating control scheme. Full of charm, wit and plenty of humour along the way; The Inner World delivers a fun and interesting story to keep you going.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Scoring any lower would be a bit far for what the game offers and does. It’s like baked beans on toasts: nice and filling, but you wouldn’t call it a proper meal. If you’re into your Rogue type games, looking for something short, snappy and quick. This is a game for you. Personally, this just isn’t my cup of tea with what it does.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game is simple and easily kills time. There is a charm to the retro, old arcade machine gameplay. In the current landscape of visually stunning, it is nice to go back in time to videogame roots and just play a plain game with basic controls. For a break from the intensity, Mekabolt is a good breather, especially at the value of the low price it is selling for.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a game for those with the patience to fully invest in this seven-day experience. Depending on how you approach UnearthU: As a mindfulness app, it’s pretty useful although teetering on the edge of being problematic - as a unique ARG-like experience, it’s extremely innovative.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Mars 2120 is a very interesting and fun experience, featuring beautiful graphics and innovative gameplay elements, although some are too innovative to be easily understood by the player.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Aside from some design issues and an archaic lives system, Smells Like a Mushroom is a blast to play.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Rack N Ruin might suffer from an abundance of items and enemies, but there's enough worth experiencing in the game's humour, combat and distinct visual design to make it worth a playthrough.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dishonored 2 is a substantial improvement over its predecessor and is an expertly crafted continuation from the first. With a plethora of choices and wonderful architectural puzzle design, Dishonored 2 is truly an immersive experience. It's just a shame it's held back by terrible and unfortunate PC performance.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I really enjoyed what the game had to show me in the end, and I’d highly recommend it if you can get past the slightly odd writing style and enjoy the medium. There is a lot of content for what you pay, and it’s worth it as a stand-alone episode.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TAPE: Unveil the Memories is a pretty solid narrative story if you're into dark themes and exploring the subconscious.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nobunaga's Ambition is a turn-based strategy sim that does it's best to impress. Although it may not be my cup of tea, it will currently come as a welcome entry to fans of the genre.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s a little janky at times and the interface a bit cumbersome, but at its core it’s a brilliantly entertaining game that knows what it wants to be, and achieves it well.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    For the budget price Dovetail Games are asking it is a great jumping on point for folk new to flight simulators or intimidated by the thought of a ‘full’ simulator. The content on offer is well-produced and a lot of fun. Just be aware of some potential technical gremlins.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    A bopping soundtrack, crisp visuals, and a unique gameplay twist aren’t enough to save Graze Counter GM, as it’s not quite as replayable as advertised.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gungrave G.O.R.E suffers from old style linear gameplay tropes — while the combat is fluid, the constant enemy waves over 12-14 hours quickly lose any sense of joy. Lack of available exploration also means you really only have the boss fights to look forward to.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a very enjoyable speedrun-focused platformer with plenty of collectibles and genre clichés. It isn't revolutionary to platformers, and it runs very short, but if you don't mind the price tag, it's well worth a try.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Outcast – A New Beginning is a fun time and something fans of the first game may enjoy. It has some issues, but it's worth experiencing and protecting Adelpha from anyone who wishes to destroy it.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Tackle for Loss is a lot more challenging than you may expect, but gets better as you learn new abilities. The story is crazy as it’s hard to tell what the truth is.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Forts is a simple, fun game, has a nice sense of humour and is guaranteed to get your brain whirling as you figure out the best way to build your base, defend your weapons while also pelting the enemy with bullets and bombs. Unfortunately you’ll probably complete it with minimal fuss, but the developers do claim Forts has been made with modding in mind. Whether this will lead to the community making this game bigger and better will have to be seen.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a decent title that doesn't take itself too seriously. It’s not an epic saga, but it’s a nice little diversion and it’s worth a play.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An excellent adventure-puzzle game with a heavy macabre theme in an oil painting universe that keeps you so immersed you barely realise how much blood you spill until it is far too late, ultimately let down by bizarre puzzle solutions and issues with Flash player.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    A great text-heavy RPG in the classic style of yesteryear. It has great writing and a whole cast of interesting characters. The retro presentation might be off-putting for some but give it a chance and it will sink its teeth into you.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Starfield shines through some glaring issues that definitely dampen the experience but don’t ruin it altogether. With plenty to see and do, sheer immersion will be enough to carry you through to the end of Bethesda’s latest offering.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Some odd priorities, excruciating pacing, and weak character writing keep this intriguing game from being excellent, even if its gameplay and presentation have received large improvements.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hot Lap Racing has a huge selection of classic and modern cars to drive on some awesome tracks, but the difficult tutorial may scare players off.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Zenith is a game that everyone should give a go. It's charming, funny and just well made in general. Don't let the classic RPG setting fool you, Zenith is one for the books.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Space Wreck is a great example of an isometric RPG but simplified enough for new players to the style.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a creepy horror game with an intriguing story that requires a lot of quick thinking and planning to avoid enemies and survive. Coma 2 is definitely not your usual run-and-gun survival type game!
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Although it's not as enjoyable as knocking back a few pints with your mates, Brewpub Simulator certainly has a fun gameplay loop that will keep you on your toes whilst also letting you create some wildly unconventional beers.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness is a beautiful-looking game with an interesting story, unfortunately, you have to play through the repetitive Hello Abyss mode first before you can get to the really good parts in Deep in Abyss.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED BATTLE DESTINY REMASTERED is a title that Gundam fans will love, though it is a bit unbalanced, making it quite challenging.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    CarGo! is a fun and challenging multiplayer game that requires teamwork, but playing on your own can be tricky to do.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Death end re;Quest: Code Z is a mix of visual novel and mystery dungeon roguelike, with an intriguing story and plenty of horror.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Insurgency: Sandstorm needs a bit more polish to be the outstanding sequel it should be but if you overlook the issues you'll find a fairly enjoyable multiplayer title.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite some design missteps, Pinstripe is worth your time if you're a fan of games that bring the feels.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    A fun VR title, only really marred by the relative niche status of virtual reality at present meaning player counts are low. A renewed single-player aspect of the game and the continued updates could mean this becomes one of VR’s sleeper hits.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead Ink is a very deliberate game where every move has to be planned with thought. However, the camera and a few design choices hold it back for me.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    RANDOMAX is a nice shoot-‘em-up that leans into its chaos and makes for some fun and quick play sessions. However, there isn’t really anything that will make you play more than a few runs.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Spurdo :D is a comedic adventure through multiple lives and genres that offers a laugh and a surprising variety of mechanics to enjoy! While short, the low price and general feel of care spent on this title managed to twist a recommendation out of me!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    9 Monkeys of Shaolin is an enjoyable time for any side-scrolling beat ‘em up fan who’s eager for some engaging and varied combat, but don’t expect to be enthralled by Wei Chang’s story.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    BEHEMOTH is an addictive arcade game that is a chaotic version of Flappy Bird. If you always want to get the highest score, you will enjoy this game.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Anthology of Fear works on a technical scale with great atmosphere, but the length and lack of true frights hold it back.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleased isn’t the beat ‘em up 3D platformer you are expecting; instead, relationships are important, like in the Persona games.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    DREAMERS is well-suited for anyone of any age who just wants to kick back and enjoy a light-hearted puzzle adventure. Just be prepared for a good amount of backtracking!
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Next Jump is a great, but flawed game. There's good, tactical fun to be had if you can overlook some poor design.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Witch’s Rhythm Puzzle is a fun rhythm game with a silly story and entertaining music to time your block placement along with. If you like Ecchi-style games, this is going to be a title to check out!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While it doesn’t do anything new for the platforming genre, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake offers innocent adventures with iconic characters across Bikini Bottom.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For what was initially meant to be a humorous take on the many "simulator" titles, it’s not quite GOATY, but Goat Simulator and the Mmore Goatz expansion does a good job of being entertaining in a way that you'll be laughing too much at the on screen carnage to really care about the 'intentional' bugs.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While it’s better than it could have been, it also could have been much more. As a live service game with an unfinished main story, I wouldn’t feel bad about waiting for more content to drop over the coming months before you pick it up.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A Pizza Delivery is a flawed but enjoyable narrative adventure, with a lot of heart and soul underneath its rough exterior.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a fun adventure with a beautifully voiced cast. However, the gameplay can stagnate a bit and the summoning lacks something that would help it stand out.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall, Soul Tolerance: Prologue creates an interesting world and plot, but the lack of any real gameplay may turn most players away.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s really fun and challenging, but unfortunately, due to the crazy loading times -- and the fact I know the graphics could be better -- I have to give it the score it deserves, rather than the score I want to give it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Squirrel with a Gun is a silly and crazy premise that equips a fuzzy rodent with a variety of weapons. There isn’t much of a story here, and it is very short, but it’s fun to play.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even if I’m less than impressed with some of the game’s technical shortcomings and overbalancing, Gang Beasts still delivered some of the funniest moments I’ve had in gaming, and that joy will stay with me for some time.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Casting of Frank Stone takes Supermassive’s tried-and-true storytelling and mixes it with Dead by Daylight’s lore to tell a chilling, gruesome tale that’s highly replayable and accessible to non-DBD players.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This one is fairly straight forward, since it is clearly built for a particular audience. Fans of oldschool 2D run-n-gun games will probably enjoy this game. While the difficulty may turn off some casual gamers, most people will know what they're getting into when they just look at the screenshots. If shooting bad guys and tons of gore is your thing, this one's got you covered.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid and fun little farming type sim, but one that has a few issues. Although it’s a bit rough around the edges, it’s still worth a look.

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