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For 471 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 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Lowest review score: 30 Extremely Powerful Capybaras
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 239 out of 471
  2. Mixed: 213 out of 471
  3. Negative: 19 out of 471
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
    Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is an essential and immersive experience, offering a profound narrative combined with intense, atmospheric gameplay. The sequel builds on the strengths of the original, with stunning visuals and a deep psychological story that grips players from start to finish. It’s a must-play for those seeking a powerful and emotional journey in gaming, pushing the boundaries of what the medium can achieve.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Symphonia
    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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
    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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Halls of Torment
    Halls of Torment combines roguelike survival with bullet-hell chaos in a delightful way. The nostalgic Diablo vibe and addictive meta-progression make this a must-play for fans of challenging action like Vampire Survivors.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Blades of Fire
    Blades of Fire is an engaging action-adventure with an intriguing story, challenging combat, and a well-developed Forge mechanic. Exploring the world and collecting items and lore makes the experience even more rewarding. A must-play for fans of tactical action and new fantasy worlds.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Thank Goodness You're Here!
    Thank Goodness You’re Here offers a quirky, quick-paced adventure that’s over almost as soon as it begins. Its unique style and humor are enjoyable, but the experience may feel too brief for those seeking more depth.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Wilds
    Monster Hunter Wilds refines the franchise with detailed environments, new gameplay improvements, and a smoother solo experience. With features like a secondary weapon slot and Focus Mode, the hunt feels better than ever. If you love the grind, this is another feast worth diving into.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Astro Bot
    Astro Bot is a must-play game that brilliantly showcases the PlayStation 5's capabilities, especially the DualSense controller. With fun gameplay and hidden easter eggs, it’s a fantastic experience for all ages. Astro finally gets the spotlight it deserves, and anticipation for future DLC and sequels is high.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
    Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake shines with stunning visuals, atmospheric music, and smart QoL upgrades that breathe new life into the classics. The turn-based battles remain challenging, the extra content offers hours of fun — a must-play for every JRPG fan.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Crimson Desert
    Pearl Abyss delivers a dynamic and visually stunning open world that feels alive and full of discovery. There’s plenty to do, and the game expects you to explore on your own, with challenging puzzles, memorable bosses and little handholding. The many systems and mechanics can take time to master, but are very rewarding. While the story takes a backseat and is told through lore, it is still a tale you don't want to miss. Strong performance and a great soundtrack round out this must-play experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater respects the original but enhances it with modern QoL upgrades and stunning visuals. Thanks to the choice between Legacy and New Style, it plays smoothly for both veterans and newcomers.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Skate Story
    Skate Story is a demonic little gem: tight to control, visually breathtaking and surprisingly approachable even at its wildest. A dreamlike trip where skating becomes combat, bosses get bizarre and style steals the show. Perfect for anyone craving an indie that dares to be different.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Blue Prince
    Blue Prince is a strategic masterpiece with much more to it than meets the eye. Each playthrough feels unique thanks to the draft system, while permanent upgrades preserve your progress. Without a doubt, this is one of the best games of the year.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
    Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree stylishly blends Metroidvania and soulslike elements, with engaging combat and a dark atmosphere that lingers. The world pulls you in, the battles keep you on your toes, and experimenting with builds makes the adventure all the more awesome.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Plucky Squire
    All Possible Futures has created a wonderfully creative game with The Plucky Squire. The book itself is colourful and filled with fun little puzzles, which answers you find by jumping to other pages. Meanwhile, the 3D-world on the desk is incredibly detailed. The transition between these two worlds is quick and smooth, offering a combination of unique gameplay for young and old.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Requiem
    I can only describe Resident Evil Requiem as an absolute blockbuster—a relentless rollercoaster where Grace’s nerve-shredding survival horror and Leon’s explosive action blend seamlessly, delivering a stunning, innovative yet faithful experience that stands among the very best the franchise has ever offered.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Anno 117: Pax Romana
    Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a deeper experience despite keeping its core gameplay formula intact. The additions of research, gods, and cultural elements expand player choices and enhance progression alongside familiar population systems. Players have more freedom than ever, especially in sandbox mode, while the campaign provides a guided but worthwhile story experience. Minor bugs and missing decorations don’t detract from what is an engaging and richly atmospheric Roman and Celtic economic city-builder.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler 0
    Octopath Traveler 0 delivers a tight, compelling story with challenging turn-based battles and satisfying Boost-and-Break tactics, all wrapped in atmospheric HD-2D beauty. Building your own village and exploring the world feels rewarding and familiar thanks to the strong soundtrack and recognizable style. Fans of the series will feel right at home once again.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pokemon Pokopia
    Pokémon Pokopia is a surprisingly amazing spin-off that blends the Pokémon formula with building, habitat restoration, and a relaxing sandbox gameplay loop. Its charming story and adorable presentation add more depth than you’d expect from a sim. Despite some clunky building controls, it remains a cozy and addictive experience that can easily keep you busy for dozens of hours.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Koira
    Koira is a visually stunning game featuring hand-drawn landscapes and beautiful music that tells a story with multiple interpretations. Players solve puzzles alongside their loyal dog companion while also enjoying playful interactions. Stealth and environmental awareness are key, as you're not alone in the forest. Despite its short four-hour duration, Koira offers an adventure that lingers in your memory.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
    Zelda: Echoes of wisdom is difficult to put down and offers a lot of freedom and creativity due to the echoes. Exploring the colourful world of Hyrule is rewarding as you unlock new items and echoes, while you encounter plenty of weird minigames and sidequests. The story itself focuses on the gameplay and the old school dungeons. Although the long menu of echoes can be cumbersome, the game’s overall experience is fantastic, and it sets a high bar for future 2D Zelda games.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Timberborn
    Timberborn is a standout survival city-builder that combines creativity and strategy with the unique power of beavers. The game offers extensive freedom with vertical building, dam systems, and a focus on managing future challenges like droughts and badtide events. With diverse maps, two factions, and strong mod support, it promises hundreds of hours of engaging gameplay without feeling repetitive.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    ISLANDERS: New Shores
    ISLANDERS: New Shores is a vibrant and atmospheric sequel that builds on the original with clearer visuals and a refined point system. This way it’s easier to score points to move to the next island. The game balances challenge and relaxation through new buildings, islands, and bonus-granting Boons. A creative sandbox mode allows players to freely design and decorate islands, complete with a photo mode for capturing their creations. Overall, it's a well-rounded package at a great price, although a custom mode would have been great to have.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hollow Knight: Silksong
    Team Cherry once again proves their mastery with Hollow Knight: Silksong, a must-play Metroidvania that shines in combat, platforming, and exploration. With breathtaking visuals, a superb soundtrack, and a richly detailed world, it offers an adventure that feels both authentic and absorbing. Though its punishing difficulty demands full focus, the reward of overcoming its trials is unmatched.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II offers a fantastic medieval RPG experience with a dynamic world full of activities and side quests. The main quest, while having some slow moments, builds well on the first game and deepens character development with surprising twists. The game features notable improvements in graphics, performance, and systems, offering a smoother and deeper experience overall. Fans of the Middle Ages or RPGs will find much enjoyment, especially in the enhanced combat mechanics.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
    Death Stranding 2: On The Beach takes the post-apocalyptic delivery grind to the next level. Kojima nails it again with deeper story, tighter gameplay, and loads of atmosphere.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    PowerWash Simulator 2
    PowerWash Simulator 2 is a strong sequel that expands on the original with a full campaign of 38 enjoyable, stress-relieving levels and some fun interactive surprises. The game adds personality by letting you run your own business, earn miniature rewards, and decorate your office, though this feature isn’t always flawless. Visuals, tools, and mechanics have all been noticeably improved, including better soap functionality and reduced reliance on ladders. Co-op play now includes partial progression and split-screen, making it a must-play for fans of the original.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    As Long As You're Here
    Despite As Long As You're Here's short runtime of roughly sixty minutes, Autoscopia Interactive successfully manages to utilize that hour to perfectly show you the problematic unraveling of Alzheimers disease. Through gripping storytelling and effective use of interaction, As Long As You're Here creatively provokes thoughts and could even pull at one's heartstrings, especially if you're familiar with Alzheimer's devastating effects.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER
    Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is a nostalgic return to the vibrant world of Neo-San Francisco, blending cyberpunk aesthetics with a compelling narrative. The game offers a rich story filled with memorable characters and engaging puzzles, capturing the essence of the original while introducing new elements. It’s a beautiful experience for fans of narrative-driven adventures, though it might appeal more to those familiar with the first game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    V Rising
    V Rising offers an immersive vampire survival experience where players can sink their teeth into building, crafting, and battling in a gothic open world. The game’s blend of base-building and action-packed combat creates a unique and engaging experience, though its complexity might be daunting for newcomers. It’s a deep and rewarding adventure for those willing to invest the time and effort, making it a must-try for fans of survival and vampire lore.
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    Towers of Aghasba
    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]
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    Breachway
    Breachway effectively uses its sci-fi theme, with gameplay centered around strategic decisions based on ships, cards, and crew. However, you barely carry anything over to the next round. Which makes pre-run planning non-existing. While the resource-based card system works well, players are limited by a standard deck and RNG. The game looks polished with exciting visuals, but it currently lacks some depth and the desire to keep playing. [Early Access Score = 50]
    • 74 Metascore
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    Stormgate
    Stormgate’s early access hints at potential, but it’s clear that it’s not yet the revolutionary RTS some might have hoped for. The game shows promise with its gameplay foundation, but there’s still a lot of work needed to refine it. As it stands, it’s a game worth watching, but not one to jump into just yet. [Early Access Score = 30]
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    Space for Sale
    Space for Sale in early access sounds promising but falls short in execution. Despite its creative concept, the gameplay feels underwhelming and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged. It’s an idea that works better on paper than in practice. [Early Access Score = 40]
    • 82 Metascore
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    Cataclismo
    Cataclismo's early access offers a nearly perfect blend of strategy and survival, with engaging gameplay and a strong atmosphere. While there’s room for improvement, it’s already a standout title for fans of the genre. [Early Access Score = 90]
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    9 Kings
    9 Kings delivers a simple but engaging gameplay loop where selecting a king grants access to a set of cards used to place buildings and troops. Battles reward new cards, and strategic variety is encouraged through random blessings, perks, and different kings. The pixel art style and evolving buildings add visual clarity and satisfaction as you expand your kingdom. While more unique kings and game modes would enhance replayability, the Early Access launch is a promising start for developer Sad Socket. [Early Access Score = 80]
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    City 20
    City 20 offers a fresh take on the post-apocalyptic survival genre with a city setting and dynamic interactions. While the survival mechanics can feel repetitive at times, it holds enough potential for replayability and experimentation. [Early Access Score = 70]
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    Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
    The difficulty level is definitely an issue. If you have no experience with the franchise, I therefore do not recommend Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. However, if the game really appeals to you, I advise starting with the third installment so that you can learn the game's system without too much frustration. If you truly love a challenge, Olden Era is definitely for you, but it will certainly involve a lot of trial and error. Are you a long-time fan of the franchise? Then Olden Era is certainly worth the effort. The atmosphere does indeed resemble that of the old games, and the various modes and factions make the game pleasantly varied, allowing you to spend plenty of hours puzzling and exploring. It seems the developers have listened closely to the fans.
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    SULFUR
    SULFUR presents itself as a distinctive boomer shooter, captivating players with its charming aesthetics and engaging gameplay. While it features a somewhat one-dimensional combat loop and the potential for progress loss, the roguelite elements ensure that each session remains thrilling. Perfect Random's debut title demonstrates ambition and merits serious consideration. [Early Access Score = 80]
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    New Arc Line
    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]
    • 43 Metascore
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    La Quimera
    Even if the last-minute delay of La Quimera raised the eyebrows of many, it probably was the best thing that Reburn could have done, and so was the choice of shifting it into Early Access. The extra time has given the Ukranian studio some breathing room to drag La Quimera out of its utterly unplayable state, delivering a sci-fi shooter which is at least playable now. But make no mistake, while gunplay has been improved massively and even offers some solid action left and right, other aspect like story building and voice acting are still so unbearable that is't difficult to not feel a sense of embarrasment when sitting through the over-the-top Latin-Americans soap opera drama. [Early Access Score = 50]

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