Gameliner's Scores

  • Games
For 469 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 53% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Blue Prince
Lowest review score: 30 Extremely Powerful Capybaras
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 19 out of 469
480 game reviews
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter builds on the original with enhanced polish and its trademark charm. While improvements are clear, repetitive gameplay and limited RPG depth persist. Fans will appreciate the upgrades, but it won’t convert skeptics.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap blends Tower Defense, third-person action, and roguelike elements into a chaotic yet addictive package. Despite some quirks and a weak tutorial, its fun traps and solid multiplayer make it a must-play for strategy fans.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles 2025 is essentially a rerelease with minor improvements like extra characters and couch co-op, offering a nostalgic trip for fans at an affordable price.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors: Origins breathes fresh life into the franchise with exciting battles, diverse weapon mechanics, and a story that deepens connections with side characters. While the avatar feels generic and emotionless, the ability to switch weapons keeps gameplay engaging and less repetitive. Despite minor frame drops, the 1v1,000 concept remains addictive, making this a solid return for the series.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tales of Graces f Remastered delivers an engaging story with intriguing mysteries and solid character development. The remastered visuals and Quality of Life upgrades make it accessible, while the combat system offers plenty of depth for long-lasting fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a great game on the Switch but offers little new for those who played the original. For newcomers and platforming fans, this is the ultimate version and definitely worth it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Freedom Wars Remastered offers a unique concept with engaging action and weapon progression. While the battles are challenging, they can become repetitive, and the story takes a backseat. It’s perfect for quick sessions, especially with friends.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For fans of challenging puzzles, Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 is a great choice. The game features solid visuals, an engaging story, and a fitting soundtrack. Unfortunately, the enemy AI can be uncooperative, and the hints are sometimes too vague to be truly helpful.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers a thrilling adventure with stunning locations, engaging puzzles, and plenty of mystery, perfectly capturing the spirit of Indy. While the AI leaves much to be desired, the focus on exploration and puzzle-solving makes it a standout experience. MachineGames and Bethesda have crafted a fantastic game that leaves us excited for Indy’s next adventure.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 + 2 Remastered offers an intriguing story and nostalgic exploration, but outdated mechanics and repetitive combat hinder the experience. It's an interesting trip down memory lane and is great at times, but also leads to significant frustration occasionally.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Spirit of the Samurai combines stunning stop-motion visuals with challenging Soulslike combat and Metroidvania exploration. Despite impressive moments, the fun is sometimes tempered by frustrating combat and technical flaws. Fans of stylish action-platformers will find a unique challenge here, but it is not for everyone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel Rivals boasts immense potential with its 33 unique characters, though balancing issues and a high learning curve hinder accessibility for newcomers. While it draws heavily from games like Overwatch 2, it lacks the distinctiveness one might expect from a Marvel title. If given time and support, it could grow into something truly special, but for now, its vast roster feels both a strength and a challenge.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Fairy Tail 2 is a fan-service title that offers the conclusion fans have been waiting for, but the repetitive battles and lack of depth make it feel shallow. Despite a decent story, it fails to match the immersion and excitement of other anime games like Naruto and DBZ.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Infinity Nikki is the cozy, wholesome game I’ve been longing for. With a stunning world, fitting soundtracks, and show-stealing outfits, it offers hours of enjoyment. The only downside is the gacha system, which tempts you to spend money on rare outfits.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FANTASIAN Neo Dimension is a captivating JRPG with a unique diorama art style, engaging story, and rewarding exploration. The challenging combat and innovative features like the Dimengeon enhance the experience, though occasional control issues and loading screens hold it back. A must-play for fans of Final Fantasy VI.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Symphonia is an accessible and precise platformer without combat, where the challenge lies in collecting all collectibles and secrets. The story, conveyed through a classical soundtrack and stunning art style, revolves around music and is presented in an impressive way. With simple controls and a playtime of four to eight hours, Symphonia offers a short impressive platforming adventure.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    ANTONBLAST is a chaotic retro platformer that pays homage to classic 2D platformers with unique levels, fast-paced gameplay, and its own quirky twist. Despite minor frustrations, it's a must-play for fans of nostalgic action.
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    Towers of Aghasba offers an intriguing world where you have to create the ecosystems and balance them. This leads to fantastical creatures and new materials. As you have to recreate and build the old cities, it’s all about restoring the world. Sadly, the game is full of bugs and is missing a lot of Quality of Life features. However, with updates and refinement, the game has the potential to evolve into a solid RPG-survival experience. [Early Access Score = 40]
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MySims: Cozy Bundle brings two nostalgic, fun games to the Switch. While the lack of motion controls and some repetitive gameplay in the first game are minor drawbacks, the charming characters, timeless art style, and creative mechanics still make it an enjoyable experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 offers enough innovations to justify its arrival, with an impressive career mode and endless options to lose yourself in the skies for hours. However, weak localization, clunky AI voices, and long loading times show that perfection is not yet within reach.
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    New Arc Line shows potential but struggles with clear shortcomings like a clunky camera and weak dialogue. The impressive atmosphere and strong skill-check mechanics spark curiosity, but the game feels unfinished even for Early Access. [Early Access Score = 50]
    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Critter Café is full of lost potential. While it’s cute, runs well, and has simple controls, it’s held back by repetitive gameplay, limited activities, and childish dialogue. With more world interaction and expanded gameplay, it could have been a far more enjoyable long-term experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Let's Sing 2025 delivers another fun karaoke experience with 35 songs and various game modes, perfect for a cozy night with friends. Unfortunately, purchased songs from previous installments can't be carried over, and extra tracks require a VIP pass. Thankfully, the interface has been improved and is more user-friendly than ever.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl offers an unmatched, immersive journey through the hauntingly atmospheric Zone, with engaging exploration, gripping non-linear storytelling, and intense survival-focused combat. However, its ambition is weighed down by technical flaws and performance issues. Happy hunting, stalker!
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Loco Motive offers an entertaining mix of humor, mystery, and classic point-and-click gameplay set in a charming 1930's train. Despite some frustrating puzzles and technical bugs, the game remains engaging with strong dialogue and lively animations, making it a must for fans of Monkey Island and humorous whodunits.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Farming Simulator 25 offers interesting improvements, such as new crops, production processes, improved AI, and varied contracts, but remains somewhat user-unfriendly due to complex menus and a lackluster tutorial. The three maps, including an Asian setting, provide a fresh gameplay experience, while construction projects and improved weather conditions add extra depth. The game is certainly recommended for newcomers, but veterans might want to wait a bit before diving into it as Farming Simulator 22 offers a bit more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sorry We’re Closed is a unique horror shooter that blends arcade action with tactical gameplay, using classic audiovisual techniques to build tension. Its challenging combat, multiple endings, and seamless puzzles make for a rewarding experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a captivating JRPG with a rich story, stunning world, and challenging gameplay, enhanced by welcome QoL upgrades. Whether you're a fan or newcomer, it’s a must-play, and with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D on the way, the trilogy is shaping up to be unmissable.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    LEGO Horizon Adventures offers a surprisingly successful combination of the world and gameplay of Horizon Zero Dawn and a LEGO-game. The story is filled with dry humor and puns, so it shouldn’t be taken too seriously. With a focus on missions there’s no repetitive grind. It results in a short game, but the quality and attention to detail make it worth every penny. Definitely as the combat and gameplay are very satisfying.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the comeback that this franchise deserves, with stunning visuals, a great soundtrack, and smooth gameplay. Aside from minor issues with monster variety and repetitive battles, it’s highly recommended for both new players and returning fans.

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