Gamer.nl's Scores

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For 3,046 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 36% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 58% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Guild Wars 2
Lowest review score: 10 Balls of Fury
Score distribution:
3049 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The graphics may be oldfashioned, but this game offers amazing gameplay. A minute might sound short: it is longer than you might think.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Making History makes Kerbal Space Program fun, but they are not a necessary addition to the game. We do really love the mission designer, which is an amazing tool that is worth sharing.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Playing this charming game feels as authentic as the first, even though this one is not a collaboration between Ghibli and Level 5.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Detective Pikachu is a fun game that combines Sherlock and Pokémon. There are a lot of familiar elements from the Pokémon games in there, that are a blast to recognize as a Pokémon fan.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The remaster goes back to everything we are a bit done with now. It is nice though, being able to play the most interesting parts of the franchise exactly like one should.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Far Cry 5 adds new material to the franchise, but it is not innovative enough. It all feels a bit too familiar and bugs are keeping this game from being a smooth experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This action adventuregame uses the power of VR perfectly. The bow is an excellent weapon and you feel pretty bad-ass while you dive into some shooting action.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Chuchel is very simple, which we are not used to when it comes to Amanita Design. It is yet again very enjoyable though: lots of humour, nice design work and a very charming character.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Warhammer Vermintide 2 plays it safe, but the Left 4 Dead-like gameplay makes it worth your while. The many locations, classes and enemies will keep you busy for a long time. Too bad storytelling is a bit off on this one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Way Out is a great mixture of a movie and a game. The performance of the actors is fairly poor at times and the gameplay somewhat simple, but the creativity and co-op experience are excellent.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    New surroundings and a twist to the story are exactly what Assassin's Creed Origins needed.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    With a database consisting of 35.000 words, Scribblenauts Showdown has the potential of being a creative party game. However, the studio just made a mediocre mini-game compilation.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This game is fun for a little while, but the World of Tanks-feel is not really fitting.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Burnout Paradise Remastered shows that the original still needs some work after ten years. The mix of speed, sensation and freedom is still near perfect.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Surviving Mars is a pretty laid-back game with moments of chaos, that feels very nice when your colony is doing what it should. It is easy to learn, hard to master and those are the ones we love the most.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life offers amazing storytelling and world-building, but when it comes to gameplay mechanics and technique Yakuza 0 and Kiwami 2 are way ahead.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kirby Star Allies is pretty straightforward as a platformer, but it offers that sweet Kirby world. It is too bad the game is very short and the difficulty level is way too low.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is an interesting twist on the well known SAO concept, that is not bad at all. Shooting enemies and collecting weapons is lots of fun, but everything else is a bit unstable. The AI and the loading screens are a real buzzkill.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Subnautica offers an amazing undersea world. The performance of the game is not great, but the game is structured enough to make us forget.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Moss is one of the more unique games for PlayStation VR, without a doubt. The game does not just really use vr to the fullest, it feels amazing from start to finish.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Survive is a surprisingly entertaining survival sim. It can be frustrating, but then the sweet feeling of accomplishment is very awesome when things do work out the way you planned.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The unique atmosphere of a miniature war on a game board is amazing in virtual reality. Even the controls work very well, making this an awesome VR experience with a crazy co-op game for extra fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Age of Empires does not really age well and the new look and soundtrack do not really change much about it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gary is not special, but yet everything about this game is. This is a game in a game with a very beautiful personal story.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fe
    Fe is a good snack for people that are suckers for beautiful environments, but this six hour game is simply not made well enough to be a recommendation.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come Deliverance is an ambitious and unique role playing game that has a lot of things to improve on. The middle ages are very real and there is lots of freedom, but the bugs and the story are in the way of this being an instant classic.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dandara is amazing, but halfway through it starts to focus on all the wrong things. It really has its own unique style, but the fights are a drag because there is not enough room to move.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Two safe ports of two extremely awesome over-the-top action games.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball FighterZ is what we want in a modern fighting game. The controls are easy to learn, but the game is deeper than you might think.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We Were Here Too is a cool co-op puzzle game, that challenges you to escape from a room by communicating well. Many puzzles feel the same, so the replay value of this game is not very high.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sid Meier’s Civilization 6: Rise and Fall is packed with content and offers many new ideas for the game we know. Unfortunately the original game has not been improved in all ways.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Celeste shows other platformgames how its done. The game combines difficult but honest platform action with an emotional story.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The first big dlc for Assassin’s Creed Origins is more of the same. It is okay, but simply not very surprising.
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Iconoclasts might be the most beautiful Metroidvania we have played these past few years. The concepts are not very original, but this game feels like a love letter to the ‘90’s in many ways.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Inpatient is very impressive at a few moments. Virtual reality, the sound effects and the voice controls make for an intense atmosphere, but the story feels a bit shattered.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The second game of Tokyo RPG Factory is a nostalgic trip for jrpg-fans, but it also struggles with the same issues as I Am Setsuna. The story is not too great and there are many gameplay systems that you do not really need.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is how a remake should be. The original remains intact, but with beautiful graphics, slightly adjusted controls and some nice extras that do not change anything. Fans of the original can therefore take a breath, because the remake is made with all due respect and love for the eleven-year-old game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You might expect a collection of bad jokes about penises and that is what this is, with many fun minigames and a crazy story.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter World is much more accessible than the other Monster Hunter Games. Systems are significantly easier to understand and unnecessary parts have been removed, without making the game feel simple. What is left is a constant thrill.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is an excellent VR game with good movement options, fist fights and the possibility to really look a suspect straight in the eye. It is such a pity this game is only limited to a few cases instead of the full game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hidden Agenda is great if you want to have a special 'movie night' with friends, filled with discussions about what the next step should be.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a game in which you can explore, fail, succeed and keep repeating that. That sounds easy, but this is a very complex and rich RPG.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    PUBG is exactly what the hype says. Its exciting, its filled with explosions and the easy rules make you come back for more. Too bad it is so buggy.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    Its easy to call Brawlout the new Super Smash Bros, but where Smash Bros really is a party, Brawlout is a lot more competitive. Great for people that loved Smash Bros. Melee, but only if you are ready to do a lot of grinding.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gorogoa is a very unique game that feels like the life work of the studio or of a master in art. The puzzles are innovative and intuitive, making you feel like a genius.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Purrfect Date is an original datingsim and visual novel. You are talking to and dating with cats, which is crazy and great. And there is a very good mystery waiting for you in the mids of it all.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is a fun collection of the most popular minigames in Mario Party history, but the content of the game is too little to really make it an interesting replay.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It is easy to call Brawlout a Super Smash Bros.-clone. It is, but this game choses competition over party and if you are ready to do a lot of grinding, you will thoroughly enjoy this game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    VFR does not compromise when it comes to visual beauty, but talking about controls and gameplay, Doom does not really seem fit for VR. We miss the raw feeling and the cockiness of this loved shooter.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Okami HD offers an opportunity for fans to play the game again, with excellent graphics this time. An artistic game like Okami is a real treat that way, especially cause it stood the test of time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Switch version of Yooka Laylee already includes the important updates of the other platforms, meaning that the game is a smooth play without any bugs. It is a great genre to play on the go, though the game itself does not really offer enough originality.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Gear Clubs free-to-play past is not what it used to be. The cars are easy to control and there is a lot to do, but in the end this racegame feels cheap.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ode
    In Ode Ubisoft Reflections takes another experimental look at exploration in games, this time with a main focus on music. It is fun, but it does not really stick like other titles did.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With its amazing story and deep combat system Xenoblade Chronicles 2 offers an excellent sequel to what probably is the best jrpg of the past two console generations.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The marriage between Faster Than Light and Borderlands makes for one amazing baby. Though the missions are repetitive, the difficulty level and co-op experience are terrific.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is one of the best multiplayergames for Switch. Though it really is Worms as we know it, Team17 does freshen up the known formula with a few fun additions.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This new version of L.A. Noire is like the original game, with a few tweaks. The graphics look excellent, but the story and repetitive gameplay are not amazing.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This is not the relaxed, goalless Animal Crossing you know, this mobile version is just about money making. Very disappointing.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Sims 4 on consoles feels pretty logical in its controls, but it is simply not as comfortable as the PC version with its keyboard and mouse. We miss that classic The Sims feel.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    No matter if you only watch the blockbusters or actually collect every Marvel comic out there: this game is fun for everyone. There is a funny story, a great variety in super heroes and amazing co-op gameplay.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    These games are practically the same as they used to be with a few extras, which is great if you haven't played them, but if you have there is not much to gain from these new versions.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    These games are practically the same as they used to be with a few extras, which is great if you haven't played them, but if you have there is not much to gain from these new versions.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There is not much to complain about because Skyrim still is an amazing game. The fact that you can carry it anywhere, makes this version pretty intimate.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Kirby Battle Royale is a fun minigame collection that simply does not have what it takes to really stick. May be if the online features would work more smoothly, we would be more positive, but those are a disappointment too.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game reminds us of the good times when Rare still made excellent platform games. The beautiful world filled with collectibles is amazing and the gameplay is fun for any age. It is too bad the camera angles are often a bit clumsy.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Sonic Forces is too old fashioned to really be relevant as a platform game this year. The level design is a let-down, the controls are all over the place and the story mode will only take three hours of your time.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Payback is one of the biggest games that we have ever seen in this franchise. Yet the game does not feel fresh and different, because the story is really bad.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sledgehammer has created an excellent Call of Duty game. Especially when it comes to the online modes the franchise really made a comeback. Hopefully the server issues are gone soon so we can thoroughly enjoy them.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a very cool game at the beginning, but the progression system overshadows all the fun. That is too bad for a game that really shows how awesome Star Wars really is.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is unbelievable how great Doom works on Switch, but technically speaking this is not the best version of Doom that is out there.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The unique low-poly style, soft colors and relaxing music make this amazing puzzle game with its rich history a pleasant game to play. Unfortunately the islands are pretty empty and it is a bit too linear, which is why it feels a bit empty overall.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Running, kicking, shooting, dying and doing that all over again: High Hell is one big chunk of action. Though the huge open levels sometimes work against it, High Hell is a fun and crazy arcade shooter to love.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Frozen Wilds exactly does what is expected of dlc: it is a more of the game we already loved to play.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BJ Blazkowicz shows how great it is to kill Nazis, but Wolfenstein 2 has a lot more to offer: the world, the cast and the huge range of bizarre stories make this game a definite recommendation.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Super Mario Odyssey is an amazing experience for Mario fans, but even gamers that are not familiar with Nintendo's mascot will definitely enjoy this game. There is so much content to discover and all the greatest elements from 30 years of Mario come together in this excellent title.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A gorgeous open world and an extreme amount of interesting assignments make this technically challenged Assassin's Creed a very entertaining new entry in the franchise.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is what a CRPG should be. The first game has proven this, but the second does it even better.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Technically speaking The Evil Within 2 is a lot better than its predecessor. The game is a lot more accessible for a greater audience, without forgetting about the die hard fans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Guild Wars 2 goes back to its roots. The new zones offer an upbeat and exciting adventure filled with better events and challenges than Heart of Thornes.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Warriors offers a lot of action for the Fire Emblem series, and Fire Emblem offers tactics for Warriors. This game makes you button bash a lot, which that can be very entertaining.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Middle-Earth Shadow of War has its spectacular moments, but it is tormented by odd design choices.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hob
    Hob is like working on an exotic island during your holiday. Yes, you are responsible for some things, but during puzzles and fights you can thoroughly enjoy nature, architecture and culture of a strange world.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ruiner has an amazing soundtrack and cool action, but when it comes to gameplay this is not a surprising game. The setting makes us long for more, especially combined with the black humor, but the gameplay is too repetitive to really enjoy it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    South Park: The Fractured but Whole is exactly what we hoped it would be. Technically this game is a lot better than its predecessor with more depth, more dynamic gameplay and a crafting system.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Trio of Towns offers many elements from earlier titles and improved them. The strongest improvement is the many villages with different traditions.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA2K18 is an amazing basketball game. Though the number of microtransactions are annoying, this game is filled with content for any type of player.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The amazing 16 bit graphics and fun golf story make this game one of the best indiegames Switch has to offer.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tough, but never unfair. The smart people at Studio MDHR have created a tremendously difficult yet genius game with a unique style that you have to see to believe.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a good puzzle game with fun characters and beautiful surroundings, but the level of the old Layton games is still a lot better. The quality of the puzzles has decreased and the story simply does not stick.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 7 is a refined, comprehensive and excellent game, that does not really change racing, but does offer a great deal of entertainment in its genre.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Steamworld Dig 2 makes you dig like Minecraft, while exploring away like Castlevania. This solid adventure gets even better thanks to the cool dungeon levels and its duration.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Journey Down: Chapter Three is a bit short and unpolished, but it shows so much love for the classic adventure genre: amazing. The Journey Down as a trilogy is a must for LucasArts fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Death of the Outsider offers an amazing selection of special features during stealthy moments and many different options for finding and fighting your way to the next bit.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's rough to not have X-Men in this game, and the graphic choices lack a comics flair, but the gameplay feels nice and free and the focus on Infinity Stones truly is an excellent choice.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Total War: Warhammer 2 offers many, many hours of fun thanks to the High Elves, Dark Elves, Skaven and Lizardman, plus the campaign being a lot more exciting than ever before.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This game is better than its Wii U version. Though not much has changed, the new characters do offer just a little bit variation that we really appreciate. The combat is a bit repetitive at times.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FIFA 18 has a great tempo and offers good field occupation that make new tactics and actions possible. FIFA 18 is a full package, especially thanks to the addition of female teams, Ultimate Team and The Journey.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rayman Legends is still a brilliant platformer. The strong level design and the tight gameplay work together very well. The Switch edition however, does not really offer a lot more than the original game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Project Cars 2 is the best racing game on consoles right now.

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