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For 845 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 33% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 59% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 71
Highest review score: 100 Split Fiction
Lowest review score: 10 Skull Island: Rise of Kong
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 396 out of 845
  2. Mixed: 398 out of 845
  3. Negative: 51 out of 845
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shotgun Cop Man
    DeadToast is a developer that knows how to do simple things but very, very well. Shotgun Cop Man, like My Friend Pedro, is a thoroughly entertaining action platformer that doesn't require much of your time and yet feels effortlessly replayable and fun. The thumping metal soundtrack and the simplistic art direction work wonderfully in the game's favour (even if the bullet hell is sometimes a bit much to track, but when isn't that the case for bullet hell games?), and the way it constantly manages to build and introduce new systems, traps, enemies, and weapons means that you never become bored or tired of the formula. This is another fabulous indie action game from a developer that I truly wish we could see games from on a more frequent basis than once every five-to-six years.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma 2
    All in all, I think Dragon's Dogma 2 is a great proposition for the RPG genre and a title that delivers on many of its promises of great adventures for players. But despite its many good things, its interesting story and the wonderful feeling of exploration and living a truly unusual adventure, the game has those technical issues that fail to deliver a product as well rounded as it could be.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Core Keeper
    Core Keeper is a gem in the sandbox genre that offers a rich and varied experience in a fascinating underground setting. Despite some drawbacks, such as excessive grinding and a somewhat flat skill system, the game excels in its ability to deliver an immersive and fun experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    World of Warcraft: The War Within
    The War Within offers more of the same, although the setting is different. But it's hard not to get invested in helping these stone dwarves, who are fully aware of their limited lifespan.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Buckshot Roulette
    I wish there was just 10% more though, just a little extra dimension that could give the game a little more depth, but at the same time it's pretty clear that Buckshot Roulette is exactly what the creator wanted, and that's something to admire.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: The Veilguard
    Bioware is back, and while they're not reinventing the wheel here, they've made exactly the game we wanted them to make. An exclusively single-player RPG that is narratively anchored, far more linear, with all the content tailored and organised by skilled designers and without all the "bloat" that many have criticised Starfield for consisting of. What you have here is lean and mean, and it puts Bioware on an exciting trajectory where it's finally possible to see light at the end of the very dark tunnel they've been in for a long, long while. It's not a perfect RPG, but it's... pretty damn good, to say the least.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Haneda Girl
    I'm delighted with this simpler and, at the same time, more focused and precise approach that is Haneda Girl within Studio Koba's oeuvre. A game that has completely grabbed me and that I'm still replaying, improving my scores and discovering those hidden levels that are still unreachable.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park
    Super Mario Bros. Wonder is still one of the finest 2D platformers in recent memory, so there's still that going for this upgrade and pack, but at the same time, if you can save yourself close to £20 and simply buy the base game and leave it at that, I wouldn't discourage doing so, as Meetup in Bellabel Park and the Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade is simply not must-have content.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
    Is Echoes of Wisdom the perfect blend of old and new? Not quite, because despite the great freedom, some echoes are simply more reliable than others, which makes you wonder if the great freedom is really necessary? Nevertheless, the Princess' debut game is the best example yet of a Zelda game where two very different design philosophies are allowed to compliment and not trump each other, which is why it can be recommended to all fans, new and old.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aaero2
    Aaero 2 is definitely not a game for everyone. It has a fairly narrow audience and you might be a little worried that it's going to get lost in the crowd of games coming out these days - because it deserves better.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
    If you haven't played this in almost eight years or are about to experience the adventure for the first time, this version is either a good reason to do it again or the best way to do it for the first time. It is therefore quite difficult to oppose this new version when it is as fantastic as it is in many ways. Even if I still can't let go of the idea that it really wasn't needed.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yakuza 0: Director's Cut
    Despite its flaws (which will hopefully be fixed in future patches), RGG Studio's work remains a true gem of an action game, and the best gateway to the fantastic action Yakuza series.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a great continuation of this series. It's overflowing with references and other minor beats that each paint a wonderful and thorough picture of A Galaxy Far, Far Away, and the gameplay is simply an improvement of Fallen Order's outstanding formula.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Esoteric Ebb
    Esoteric Ebb is simply a lovely RPG that puts player agency front and centre. Its world is fantastically immersive, deep, and invites you to stay a while with charming visuals, characters, and lore so detailed I'd gladly take another game or two set in this world.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Shadows
    If I had to provide a quick summary of my time with Assassin's Creed Shadows, I would say it's a sprawling RPG with more hits than misses and that addresses a handful of the series' problems while being held back by several others. It's perhaps the most Assassin's Creed game in years, and that constitutes both many amazing strengths and several annoying weaknesses. It's Ubisoft as you know and love it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One Btn Bosses
    It's got all the hallmarks of a bullet-hell standout and the simplicity of its gameplay design had me staying up far too late going for just one more attempt at a boss. Like Balatro before it, it's another indie hit this year where I can feel it ever so easily taking hours of time in the blink of an eye.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
    It's pretty easy to argue that even the smallest changes, such as Eva's significantly altered appearance due to the recreation of the game's graphical assets in Unreal Engine 5, have drained the game of some of its edgy charm, but Konami has also remained extremely faithful to the game that many, including myself, love so much. It's harder to forgive the minor performance glitches here and there, and two slightly mediocre graphics settings on console, but at the same time, this is still an excellent way for newcomers to be introduced to the series, and a striking homage for connoisseurs.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Frostpunk 2
    If you liked Frostpunk, I think you'll like Frostpunk 2. It's a bigger and grander sequel.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Shadow
    It's great to see really lavish, well-made and successful blockbuster titles like these in VR. The format itself would have needed a lot of these games at an earlier stage to reach a wider and larger audience. If you have a Quest headset, you just can't miss Arkham Shadow.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DOOM: The Dark Ages
    Doom: The Dark Ages is more Doom and that means it is without question one of the best action games you will play in 2025. But is it a step up or a noticeable evolution from what Eternal served up in 2019 or what Doom presented in 2016? The answer is no.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Solium Infernum
    Equally gorgeous and grotesque in the way you'd expect Hell to be, full of depth and intricate mechanics that are worth the time to learn, Solium Infernum feels like a wonderfully wicked addition to the grand strategy subgenre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    PRAGMATA
    Pragmata simply works too well not to recommend it, and the magic lost in the empty spaces may not be as obvious to you as it is to me. That's why I'm giving in and recommending Pragmata on the strength of its strong gameplay profile and well-constructed loops and structures, even though part of me would have liked there to be a bit of edge beneath the cool exterior alongside all the great design.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
    For the most part, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is an absolutely wonderful interactive fiction adventure game. It's compelling, features genuine humour and emotion, has unique and ingenious mechanics, and importantly, is beautifully animated.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler II
    Every time I boot up the game I get the feeling that I'm about to embark on an adorable and epic adventure and Octopath Traveler II is truly perfect when it comes to offering a fantastic adventure in one of the most beautiful worlds in gaming. But it's not a perfect game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
    If you haven't played Cyberpunk 2077 before and are curious about the game, this is a version you will have fun with and be impressed by. If you have played it before and are eager to run through it again, I would say that the entertainment value will vary depending on your tolerance for graphical downgrading. It certainly doesn't look like it does on a top-tuned PC, but there's nothing quite as eye-catching about Switch 2, and CD Projekt Red has done an impressive job of bringing it all together.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hogwarts Legacy
    I can easily recommend this to all Harry Potter fans, and even to those who are only slightly interested in his world. Being able to have a Butterbeer at Three Broomsticks with a wizard friend, brew your own potions from the plants you've grown, find the hardest secrets and fly broomsticks around Hogwarts' exteriors is - pardon the pun - magic.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    ARC Raiders
    It's not often that you get the feeling that you want to descend into the "realm of loot" again and again, survive all the dangers once more, and return to your home planet with your pockets full. It has been a pleasure to play such a polished release, and I don't think the excitement will fade anytime soon.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Alters
    The Alters is a wonderful mix of genres that combine to form a powerful and unique whole. It's a game that requires thought, leadership, and strategy, but also a game that offers a deep story, strong characters and a world you want to understand. I wholeheartedly recommend it if you're into that kind of thing.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Rise of the Golden Idol
    The Rise of the Golden Idol is a delight of a detective game and the perfect way to spend these cold, winter nights. It's a short experience, depending on how quickly you can solve the murders, but as you fall further into how the overarching story plays out, and piece more of the puzzle together, it'll easily keep you hooked until you've done it all.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blue Prince
    Blue Prince is easy to recommend if you've read the description of the premise and found the idea itself compelling. It's the idea that wins here, and maybe in the future developer Dogubomb can work with this diamond of a premise and polish some of the edges to make the player feel like they have a little more control over each outcome.
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