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
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    PES 2018 improves the amazing gameplay of last year, but it does include some things we have disliked about the franchise.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Adding three new factions, heroes, enemies and a few fresh gameplay mechanics makes War of the Chosen feel like a new, even more difficult campaign. However, the story stays the same.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The strong concept of Destiny is finally really getting some meat on its bones. Destiny 2 offers beautiful environments, an effective but light story and detailed co-op action gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yakuza Kiwami is a great new take on the classic crime game. The story is fascinating and it is hard to let go of this beautifully shapen world.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Metroid: Samus Returns contains everything that makes the classic Metroid games so impressive and adds a number of key changes. The fantastic control, challenging end-battles and the sense of discovery make the game on par with the most acclaimed installments of the franchise.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Escapists 2 does not do anything innovative, but it does offer some new features. There are new levels, a possibility to create your own character and new ways of escaping the prison.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Before the Storm shows that you don't need super-strength to tell a good Life is Strange story. The relationship between Chloe and Rachel is special enough to carry the whole game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Knack 2 is a lot better than the original, but it still is a shallow, repetitive platformer.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Stories is a great spin-off for fans and a good moment to start this game franchise for newbies. The story is fun, the gameplay is entertaining and sometimes that is all it takes to be great.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    F1 offers a wide array of options, but when it comes to driving behavior it is not the best. However, this is the best Formula 1 title since Grand Prix 4.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Starcraft: Remastered does what many remasters promise to do: relive the old days, without offering the disappointments of and old game. The looks and sounds are much better now and the gameplay is still great.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Matterfall is a platform game for the best speed runners. It is a bit too little to be called a PlayStation alternative for Mario, but it is fun to try to beat yourself by seconds.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    As far as we are concerned, this is an excellent starting point for strategy gamers. Mario + Rabbids feels like a Nintendo game, and a unique one at that. The levels are amazing puzzles and you do not need to know any complex mechanics to have fun with it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LawBreakers wants to be known for its gravity changes in arenas, yet it is mainly known for building a bridge between classic arena shooters and the new hero shooters of today. It's too bad LawBreakers does not have the content or style to really impress.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This collection might not be as huge as the first, you still get a great selection of classic platform games. Even if you can't appreciate Mega Man 7, there are still three awesome games left to play.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic Mania is the best Sonic game ever made. What that means to you exactly, depends on you.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The art and the well-thought-through presentation make The Long Dark an excellent survival genre. The cold, the hunger and the danger of the Canadian countryside leave a big impression. It is too bad the story is not as well made.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nidhogg 2 successfully makes a well known and simplistic formula a lot less appetizing, but a lot more fun. There is plenty to do and the fights are great.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Though Agents of Mayhem has a slow start, the game gets very entertaining along the way, thanks to the non stop action, variation in characters and controls. The story and the jokes are pretty lame though.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game looks beautiful and plays back well, but leaves no lasting impression. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is not a must play like The Last of Us: Left Behind. This solo add on feels like something we have already played, but it does offer two other cool characters in key roles.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This game is better on a handheld system, but it's visual style does look excellent on a bigger screen. The game mixes music and RPG elements perfectly.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game should have released years ago: it is an amazing indie game about psychological disorders with a lot of original gameplay.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tacoma offers an interesting insight into six crew members that spend a year on a space station together. Gone Home was more engaging, but the special way of telling this story about six deep characters is definitely worth your time.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This might sound like a dating game, it is mostly a story about fatherhood. Beautiful art and entertaining stories, but not enough depth to really shine.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    In this sci-fi adventure you feel like you are really working in some advanced space station. You float around, enjoying the amazing acting and the unique way of moving around in an impressive environment.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Miitopia looks like a rip-off of the Streetpass games, but it offers so much more than that. It is so much fun picking out Mii's to take with you on this crazy adventure, you'd almost forget that the actual fights are not really worth your time.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This might not be a traditional game, it does include a pretty great collection of creative ways to challenge your brain.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Yonder offers a beautiful and cutesy world to explore, but there is so little to do, the exploring is over way too soon.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Pikmin are as cute as ever, but this RTS does not really fit in 2D like this. Hey! Pikmin simply does not challenge the brain, which makes this spin-off just an easy to play platformer instead of something bigger.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Aporia tells a story through environments. It's a game like Myst, that feeds on the urge of wanting to explore, find and search. A good idea, but it does not seem totally finished, which spoils the experience a bit.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This might be the best RPG 2017 has to offer. The Gambit system and the MMO-like fights are very modern and the rest of Final Fantasy 12 is still a joy to play.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Splatoon 2 does not differ much from the first game, but its strong gameplay is very entertaining in multiplayer. Matchmaking and the party system are a bit of a let-down, but other than that, this is a must-have for Switch.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Micro Machines is a mediocre try to lure that nostalgic gamer back to the franchise. The difficult controls and the lack of content however make this game only fun for just a short while.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ever Oasis is a fun action RPG that successfully combines mechanics from Animal Crossing and Zelda. It's loads of fun to go through all the dungeons and it is a great way to spend your summer vacation.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls Online still has a split personality, in which the single-player side seems to be winning. Morrowind is an amazing place to discover and the quests are written very well. This truly is a solid RPG experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Master X Master is a quick, action packed moba that does not truly fulfill its ambitions. The game does offer depth with the tag system along with the many gameplay modes. But the environment, the repetitive PvE and the lack of focus are a disappointment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you haven't played the original games, definitely go for this remaster. The visual update is great and it really makes the environment come to life. The gameplay feels a bit too old-school at some point, but it is awesome to have Crash back.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Valkyria Revolution is a game that is just wrong in so many ways, we wonder how it could end up this way. The cutscenes are way too long, the story is bland and it is just so frustrating all together.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best of Finnish studio Housemarque is coming together in one amazing game filled with extremely difficult fights.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is awesome to play a VR dungeon-crawler with a big budget. The dungeons are visually amazing, filled with puzzles and secrets and they are a joy to play, combined with the exciting combat and bosses. [Tested with Oculus Rift]
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We are happy to see another game on PSVR that is truly worth being called a game. The controls could have been better, but even like this Arizona Sunshine is great.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Oceanhorn is obviously inspired by Zelda, but this studio does not have the skills of Nintendo. Therefor we miss innovative puzzles or mindblowing level design. Oceanhorn is a very relaxed game to enjoy, but it could have been so much more.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dirt 4 is a strong game for both casual fans and racing diehards. Not all new features are amazing, which keeps Dirt 4 from being brilliant.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It is difficult to define what genre Get Even really is, but that is a good thing. Unfortunately the great potential of this mix of genres is not fully used in this original environment.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    WipEout Omega Collection is filled with amazing content, but we do basically know all of it already. Especially as some WipEout-games even repeat certain tracks. Other than that it is an awesome collection.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arms is a surprisingly balanced fighting game that mainly shines in it’s (online) multiplayer thanks to the huge variety in characters and boxing gear. Unfortunately, the single-player campaign offers few options.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    What do you get when you mix Dragon Quest and Dynasty Warriors? A boring experience apparently bause Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is way too repetitive and offers a very dull story.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Artistically and visually Rime is very impressive. It is too bad the content and gameplay have gone astray.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tekken 7 is very much alike Tekken 3 when it comes to balance and level, combined with the quality of a Soul Calibur 2. It is a competitive game with good gameplay mechanics, but simply too few interesting modes.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This VR game truly lets you experience what it feels like to be a part of the crew on a starship. It is amazing how every role on the ship is interesting enough for everybody. It is just too bad the campaign is rather short.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Impact Winter is an original survival game. It is not an excellent game, which is mainly due to its repetitiveness. We do like the addition of the clock running backwards.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Surge obviously got its inspiration from other games in the genre, but when it comes to world building and level design the German Deck 13 simply does not impress.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Thanks to its layered gameplay, the entertaining singleplayer and impressive cinematography, Injustice 2 is an amazing game that can even be enjoyed by people that are new to the fighting genre.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Farpoint is exactly what PlayStation VR needed: a shooter with beautiful environments that works well and keeps you entertained for multiple hours.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Way of the Hado minigame is awful and the two new characters are a let-down. But, Street Fighter 2 is a classic and it fits the philosophy behind Switch perfectly.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is in between Fire Emblem of the old days and the newer games. It misses a lot of elements that we love about the newer titles, but it still brings enough new elements to the table to keep things interesting.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's is beautiful how Dreamfall Chapters tells an amazing story with modern subjects such as racism and technology. Too bad some conversations take ages.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Good acting, a formidable world and a truly interesting story: Wilson's Heart is a great adventure game. Especially in VR the game is breathtakingly beautiful and creepy at the same time. Sometimes it feels like the studio does not trust the gamers though.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    LocoRoco Remastered is the same great 2006 game, but in a higher resolution. As the game was pretty perfect back then, it still is, but there have been so many great platformers lately, it's hard to LocoRoco to really stand out.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The 90's shooter is back. Strafe offers interesting roguelike elements, while nostalgically referring back to the legendary Quake and Doom. Don't be fooled by the simplistic level design: Strafe is anything but easy.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Prey seems like an ode to Bioshock more than it feels like a retelling of Prey 2006, but it unfolds as a layered and thought through sci-fi game that invites gamers to play tactically. Talos-1 is amazing when it comes to level-design and detail.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tetris was already perfect and it shows that Puyo Puyo is a great addition to it. The game has a lot of modes and options and the storymode is a great vehicle to put more time and effort in this legendary game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a beautiful storybook. Giant Sparrow shows how interaction can play a big part in storytelling.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though the puzzles are very easy and the game could have been longer, Rick and Morty-fans will love this VR experience. There are so many Easter eggs and secrets to reveal, even after the 5 hour storyline Virtual Rick-ality is great.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Sniping in Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 works like a charm, but the rest of the game is a let-down. On the content side and the technical side Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is simply not worth your time.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Voodoo Vince seems like a cutesy platformer, but in its storytelling and humour it gets pretty dark. The puzzles are kinda challenging and the big jazz thing it has going is surely interesting. However, the gameplay mechanics feel very 2003 and the level design is just bad.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Outlast 2 is sadistic and violent without being subtle about it. Fear is not beneath the skin; it just hits you in the head like a hammer. It's not perfect, but it is great.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There is an amazing roguelike hidden in Flinthook, but there are simply too many annoying things about it. The design is simply brutal, too brutal for anyone to really enjoy this game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Looking at the level design and the monster design Little Nightmares is one of the best horror experiences out there. It does come up a bit short when it comes to platform gameplay and horror experience. It seems the five hour duration is exactly right.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You do not buy this collection because of its good games: you buy this because you want to think back to the time you were little, enjoying these games even though they were crazy difficult.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Syberia 3 is filled with point and click clichés, and it does so in a very uninspired, nonchalant way. The controls are bad, the dialogue is meh and the repetitiveness of the quests is even worse. The one thing we really enjoy is the setting.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is the best looking, most comprehensive Mario Kart game ever. This is an essential for Switch, though Wii U-owners who have played the game and its dlc for years might be a little bit less interested.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yes, Full Throttle is still a unique adventure game from the classics of LucasArts. The new look and feel however, are not always as great.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rain World will beat you up. The progression system is extremely frustrating, which is a pity as this game had the potential of becoming one of the most intriguing survival games of the year.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game makes the old brand new again. The new style is amazing to look at, and the game is still as amazing as it used to be. Be warned though: the gameplay can be tough to get through.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Everything is what education should be in the 21st Century.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Die-hards might have something to say about some of Relics choices, but even they can't deny the excellent real-time strategy game that is Dawn of War 3. It is rich in choices, has great production value and offers an amazing campaign.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Indie studio PaperSeven tries to tell an original story about children dealing with loss. However, the surrealistic graphic style and the clumsy gameplay keep this game from getting good.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Yo-Kai Watch 2 is not a bad game, it is a bad sequel. It is so good to newcomers to the franchise, that the fans need to be extremely patient to stay interested.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This classic point-and-click adventure about point-and-click adventures is a great choice for people that love point-and-click adventures. If you are a part of that niche, congrats, you will love this game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Snake Pass reminds us of the Nintendo 64 era of three dimensional platformers, but with a unique gameplay twist. The game is original, super upbeat and fun to play, but it could have been much more.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Yooka-Laylee tries to be nostalgic, but never really gets to the level of the good old platform games from before. Levels are full of technical difficulties and tend to get boring quickly.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    BioWare is known for its storytelling but Andromeda fails on this element. It is not original, nor logical nor deep. Thankfully the tuned fighting system is brilliant, as is traveling to the beautiful planets.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Phantom Thieves did not just steal the hearts of their targets: also our hearts are stolen. The new cast, carefully designed dungeons and tweaks on the existing mechanics make Persona 5 the best game in the franchise.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This game feels like a game from an alternative reality. It's a 90s light gun shooter in virtual reality. The basic game is short, but the action is intense and very much worth playing over and over again.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kona is an exciting game with an amazing atmosphere, that is tainted by a disappointing story and average tech. It is very enjoyable as a Canada simulator though, thanks to its mix of different genres.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wildlands is full of illogic gameplay and bugs, but with friends this co-op shooter is loads of fun.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Funny, engaging and full of absurd but fascinating concepts: the new Psychonauts is just as awesome as the original. The VR experience is excellent.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fast RMX is not exactly charming, but it is definitely a strong racing game. No matter if you play in handheld mode, on the television, alone or with friends, Fast RMX is a fast challenge in any setting.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The concept behind Mario Sports Superstars seems solid, but none of the sports offers the depth we would expect from playing the bigger separate sports games. Mario Sports Superstars does many things, but does not really shine at anything.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    1-2-Switch is a unique game thanks to the Joy-Con controllers. It is a party starter, but the party will not last very long.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Nier Automata is a masterpiece: a tour de force of creativity and a philosophical essay. Square's new dream team proves that miracles do exist.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Breath of the Wlid offers the same great feeling of scale and adventure as the first Zelda-games. This game throws you in at the deep end, and you get a great sense of freedom in return. The new version of Hyrule is to die for.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tides of Numenera is an almost literary experience, it is amazing, it offers a rare combination of thought through world- and character design and the feeling of freedom is almost overwhelming.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The combination of Tamagotchi'esque gameplay and the adventure of a jrpg may sound interesting on paper, but in the actual game it is mainly feeling like doing chores.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even though there are two new companies in charge of Halo Wars 2, this strategy game is an excellent sequel without any big revolutions. It might be a bit dull that way, but fans of the series will still enjoy this a lot.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tales is a classic JRPG, with generic graphics but a fine anime style. The story is rich, the characters are interesting and the only thing we dislike about it is the backtracking that is often needed.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It's not often that a game of this caliber lives up to all expectations. Horizon Zero Dawn starts slowly, but transforms in a huge action adventure. We haven't been obsessed with a virtual world to this degree since The Witcher 3. Horizon impresses in every facet imaginable.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite 4 is great when it comes to the quality of the missions. We can't think of many better shooter simulations. The game is good in many ways, but it would have been better with a great story.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nioh is amazing, but can be very frustrating. At the same time it is so rewarding, that you keep playing and playing and playing and playing.

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