Gamer.nl's Scores

  • Games
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
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of those games whose simple concept lends itself to almost limitless depth. Even after dozens of hours of play, this roguelite deckbuilder manages to surprise you with strategies you never knew were possible.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NBA 2K remains the best basketball series ever thanks to a couple of smart adjustments and an unprecedented presentation of the NBA. If you're willing to practice a lot, you'll probably won't play anything else.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The amazing, relaxing gameplay we love is now available in a beautiful new look. The new quests and crafting systems are great for both newcomers and fans of the series and it is great to see Animal Crossing grow without losing its charm.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cataclysm is a fantastic expansion of the populair MMO and can be bought by all fans without further questions. But new players can also gain much from playing Cataclysm, as the game is much more balanced.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The story and world of Bayonetta don’t make sense in any way, but that’s the point. It’s a chain of strange, spectacular moments in incoherent surroundings. It’s a parody of other action games, but it also sets the new standard for those same games. It’s that good.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Ultimate Evil Edition is wonderful package for newcomers to the series that will bring them much joy. For existing Diablo fans the asking price might be a little high for something that in essence is little more than a expansion pack with nicer looking graphics.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The best Hero shooter ever and the coolest competitive shooter of recent years is brought to us by a developer that has never even made a shooter before. Overwatch brings online fun for anybody, no matter how experienced or how old you are. This might be the game of the year.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The impressive thing about Far Cry 3 it that it really sells the sensation of being on a tropical island. The huge, open world, gripping story and great sense of freedom will make you lose yourself in it. It's as complete as any game can get and can keep you occupied for hours on end without boredom setting in. The bad artificial intelligence is the only smudge on this otherwise sublime experience.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The second part of Citizen Sleeper is an expanded and improved version of the original in every way. A bit more flair would have been welcome, but the writing is so unique and fantastic that you immediately lose yourself in this hopeful story.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    After Partners in Time seemed like a repetition, Bowser’s Inside Story feels fresh again thanks to the addition of a playable Bowser and the interaction with him and the Mario brothers!
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Trials Evolution is addictive. The simple, yet challenging gameplay makes it feel like the Xbox controller is glued to your hands. The extensive track editor adds a piece of tape to the glue, which makes stopping nigh impossible. A worthy sequel to Trials HD.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There was a lot of buzz around The Lost & Damned, but in the end it was all worth it. The game offers a nice storyline with a couple of pretty decent missions, some entertaining side-missions and a very tasteful multiplayer. But, there remains a little voice in our head that says that Rockstar could have done more, because of the repetitive structure of the missions and a storyline that didn't feel like a real surprise. Still, GTA IV is one of the best games money can buy and is, without a doubt, the best in it's genre.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead Space is an excellent remake, but above all a great horror game. It therefore does not matter whether you already know the USG Ishimura like the back of your hand, or whether this is your first adventure with Isaac Clarke. The graphical renovation and numerous major and minor adjustments are of course welcome, but it's the unpredictability, the seamless experience and the bone-chilling sound that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 10 is a great football game. On almost every level it outclasses its predecessor, and that was already a fantastic game. The 360-degrees-system, the emphasis on physical elements and the improved passing-abilities ensure that this game appears even more realistic on your screen. With the adding of some interesting game-modes and the improvements over the last game, FIFA 10 is the best football game up to this date.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 2 is a by-the-book sequel. It offers more of everything that worked so well in the previous parts. This results in an incredibly good and smoothly playable game that oozes fun, but Insomniac often makes the safest choices, so the game does not often surprise.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The HD-remake of wind Waker shows how strong the original GameCube-game was. In nearly every way it feels like a modern and fresh take on Zelda, that’s absolutely worth playing. Especially for newcomers. A few control issues and boring sail moments hardly detract from this magical experience.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Sorcery-series offers a solid RPG experience with just words. Developer Inkle modernised the books from 1984 very well, and if you read carefully it will offer you a unique gaming experience.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For only 1200 Microsoft Points you will get one of the best, most original and humoristic puzzle games ever to be constructed. But keep in mind that the game takes a big chunck out of your hard drive and that The Orange Box is also available for a very decent price. Nevertheless, Portal: Still Alive is an absolute must-buy for anyone that hasn't played the game on the PC.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 is a sublime RPG. There isn't much wrong if we look at the fundamentals or the overall feel of the game. Even the fact that the game appears on the obsolete PlayStation 2 doesn't affect the quality of the game says enough. And on top of that, the game will be in stores at a reduced price and with a free soundtrack. Nothing less than an instant buy.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is one of the best Metroidvania's ever made. A modern classic.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps feels familiar, even though there are many new elements introduced. Not all of them are truly adding to the experience, but they are in no way detrimental. Even though the game is buggy, this metroidvania meets platformer is still a blast.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered places less emphasis on the visual upgrades than the substantive extras, and gets away with that just fine.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Limbo lingers between heaven and hell. The beautifully laid out choreography of the experience rises to incredible heights, while it nails you down to your chair with its haunting atmosphere. It's a perfectly molded piece of art, that is shaping up to be one of the best titles of this year. While the art itself is timeless, the playtime is far from it. You'll be able to finish the game in mere hours, but luckily the game will stay with you long after.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hi-Fi Rush is a very slick looking action platformer that executes its central theme of rhythm incredibly consequently. The animations are of a phenomenal level. Hi-Fi Rush is really just the type of game that will make you shout from the rooftops how cool video games can be.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mark of the Ninja effortlessly combines a lot of good and existing gameplay elements and turns them into one great whole. The game challenges you to use all of your techniques the way you like to, which makes you feel all the more like an actual ninja.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Brotherhood shows that Ubisoft has found the heart and soul of this series. A variety of missions, Rome as a playground and an impressive multiplayer make this one of the more engaging games of 2010. A couple of mistakes keep this game from becoming a classic.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Without a doubt one of the best games available for the Wii. If you haven't had the chance to play the game on the PlayStation 2, then now is your chance. It's more than worthy of your money, thanks to the unique style and great gameplay.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Meat Boy is a big, scary game but serves its challenges in sweet portions. The fact that you can die anywhere, anytime makes this a good challenge, but the balanced controls ensure there's no frustration involved.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rockstar has made only one mistake: keeping the minigames of the DS version. Without the stylus-support they aren’t nearly as fun. But the game is still a classic after half a year of waiting and the graphics and sound have improved a lot. A lovely distraction to the GTA-games on consoles.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If Dead Space was a prototype, then this sequel is the finished product. Dead Space 2 loses some of the frightening charm of the original, but the end result is a much more varied and solid experience.

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