GamersRD's Scores

  • Games
For 494 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 45% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Atomic Heart
Lowest review score: 20 Super Mega Baseball 4
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 26 out of 494
495 game reviews
    • 72 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots marks the return of the beloved golf series, bringing back its charming and distinctive arcade style. It remains a lighthearted, fun, and accessible experience, offering a variety of modes, quirky touches like dynamic weather and wild events, and a vibrant, colorful aesthetic. While it does come with some content cuts and technical hiccups, it’s still a title worth considering.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Metal Eden aims to carve out its place in the FPS genre with a highly vertical design that takes players to a unique cyberpunk world. It has enough elements to stand out from the competition, offering fast-paced, straightforward, and enjoyable gameplay. However, performance issues and underwhelming visuals keep it from truly taking off. Still, it delivers a distinct experience for fans of the genre.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Super Robot Wars Y is tailored for fans who enjoy being part of the story and have a passion for tactical RPGs. It strikes a solid balance between complex systems and their execution, all wrapped in a visually appealing style. While it doesn’t reinvent the formula, it builds upon its strengths and enhances them.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Echoes of the End is a game with good intentions but struggles to shine in its key areas, particularly combat. While its visuals are eye-catching and it presents some appealing ideas, the experience quickly loses momentum due to unpolished mechanics and a clunky combat system.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears of War: Reloaded delivers pure nostalgia in stunning 4K, with excellent optimization for the latest consoles. The Coalition has done an outstanding job bringing this legendary title to new platforms, allowing players on PlayStation and beyond to experience one of the greatest games of all time.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shinobi: Art of Vengeance revives a beloved classic in spectacular fashion, combining high-octane action with stunning, art-worthy visuals. Its gameplay encourages you to unleash dazzling combos, uncover hidden secrets, and keep the adrenaline pumping without pause. Packed with unforgettable moments, this is an absolute must-play.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This remake stays very faithful (perhaps too faithful) to the original work, preserving both the story it’s known for and its core gameplay. However, it features noticeable graphical improvements, a new over-the-shoulder control scheme, enhancements to the camouflage system, and refined stealth mechanics. While it doesn’t introduce major changes, it still stands as an essential title.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Drag x Drive is one of those unique Nintendo titles that makes use of the new capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2, but unfortunately falls short in several areas. Its premise is undeniably original, yet the lack of content and game modes will hurt its longevity.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Killing Floor 3 goes straight to the point: mowing down hordes of enemies while upgrading along the way, which is always fun. However, it still feels like untapped potential lingers beneath the surface. Even so, it delivers a rewarding experience at times—especially when played with friends.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound delivers everything a classic-style game should have—fast-paced, intuitive, and challenging gameplay. It’s highly replayable, encouraging players to improve their performance with each run. While it has a few minor flaws, they’re easy to overlook given everything else it brings to the table.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mafia: The Old Country shines with its narrative, atmosphere, and characters, marking a return to the gangster series’ roots. While its technical performance isn’t flawless, it’s far from the mess of the third installment. The fast-paced, straightforward gameplay suits those looking for something uncomplicated. That said, despite its open-world appearance, it’s actually quite linear—a solid experience that could have reached greater heights if its technical execution had matched its ambition.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wuchang: Fallen Feathers brings its own unique flavor to the crowded Soulslike genre without reinventing the wheel. Its atmosphere and intriguing mechanics are part of what makes this title stand out. However, it still needs polish in the technical department, and the limited enemy variety holds it back. Even so, it’s a game worth keeping on your radar.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gradius Origins delivers a solid dose of nostalgia in a well-curated collection of this legendary franchise. It offers enough to stand out from other retro compilations, especially with the inclusion of the previously unreleased Salamander III. If you're looking for a challenging experience and a piece of gaming history, this collection has it all.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Edens Zero, as an anime-based title, manages to capture the essence of the original work, though not without flaws. Its charming story and straightforward gameplay do the job, but outdated graphics and a lack of depth might turn off players looking for a more robust experience. It’s a game made for fans — and hardly for anyone else.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    As a sequel, it successfully delivers fast-paced, visually striking, and highly entertaining combat. While it feels somewhat like a continuation of the first game, it brings several gameplay improvements and a story mode that covers three major arcs. It remains a title clearly aimed at fans, but it's still enjoyable for any fighting game enthusiast.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV remains a fun and engaging party game, now featuring more minigames and improved visuals tailored for the new Switch 2. However, to fully enjoy the experience, players will need to purchase additional accessories not included with the console. This means an extra investment on top of the game’s $79.99 price tag.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendo Switch 2 gets what may be the best pro wrestling game to date with WWE 2K25. Visually, it outperforms the weaker entries seen on the original Switch and holds a solid 60fps for most of the experience, with only minor hiccups. Nearly all of the content from other platforms made it into this version, except for the controversial cross-platform sharing feature. Still, it remains highly enjoyable and one of the most complete wrestling titles on a Nintendo console.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Death Relives is a horror title that dares to be different, blending classic survival horror mechanics with Aztec mythology. A relentless supernatural entity stalks the player, creating constant tension. While the gameplay is familiar for the genre, the unique twist lies in the ability to temporarily weaken the dark god—at the cost of making it stronger later. This constant trade-off adds strategic depth. However, the visuals need more polish, and some mechanics feel rough or unrefined. Still, it's a promising and original option worth keeping an eye on.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Bananza delivers everything we hoped for in a modern 3D adventure starring Nintendo’s most beloved ape. Its addictive, destruction-focused gameplay, clever level design, and surprisingly developed story are definite highlights. However, the lack of real challenge makes it feel too easy at times. On top of that, the overwhelming amount of collectibles feels excessive and unnecessary for a game that didn’t need them to shine.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 takes the easy route by delivering a game that feels almost identical to the previous remaster, but falls short due to a number of choices that cut back on the original content. With nearly unchanged gameplay, little to no meaningful innovation, trimmed features, and underwhelming visuals, the overall experience ends up feeling diminished.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shadow Labyrinth is a strange Metroidvania (in the best possible way) that sets itself apart through numerous references to Bandai Namco’s history, not just as easter eggs, but as core gameplay elements. It features a challenging yet fair difficulty curve, though its cryptic story starts off slow. While the environments can feel a bit repetitive, the game still manages to be engaging throughout.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Patapon 1+2 Replay is a collection of two beloved titles that have stood the test of time. Both games are easy to pick up but offer a fair learning curve, with a clever mix of rhythm and strategy that will have players humming along to the beat. As a remaster, it only includes the essential updates to run on modern consoles, and it’s unclear why the third installment wasn’t included. Still, it remains a solid and enjoyable collection.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Atlus hits the mark with Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, bringing back a cult classic beloved by fans of the company. While the amount of new content feels limited and sticks to the basics, it still delivers the core essence of the Shin Megami Tensei series, offering a unique atmosphere and gameplay experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fans of roguelikes will find Battle Train to be a unique and entertaining blend of strategy and deck-building. Its strongest points are its animation-style presentation and genre-mixing gameplay, which challenge players to think carefully. However, some design choices may feel questionable from a gameplay standpoint and could push away less experienced players.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This is a charming game that receives a well-deserved remaster, not just visually but also in gameplay and new additions that enhance the original experience. For those looking for a challenging JRPG with unique characters and a demanding combat system, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is the right choice.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Survival Kids is a simple co-op game made for younger players, but it’s not the big return many fans were expecting. It’s more fun when played with friends, which helps make the experience better. Still, older or longtime players probably won’t get much out of it beyond a few fun afternoons but (only) if played with others.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kojima solidifies his status with this sequel which, while largely continuing the formula, improves on many fronts. One of the standout aspects is the story—more accessible this time—while still preserving the central theme of human connection, both narratively and through gameplay. It remains a game that won’t appeal to everyone, but those who enjoyed the first one will likely love this follow-up.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a clear example of the great effort CD Projekt Red put into bringing this port to the Nintendo Switch 2, with excellent optimization to enjoy the game on the console. Whether docked or in handheld mode, the visuals shine thanks to NVIDIA’s new technology on this system. This is one of those titles that Switch 2 users will be able to enjoy without compromise.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Kart World introduces an interesting open-world mode, but it falls short in several key areas. The Grand Prix mode can be completed in just a few hours. However, the most impressive feature is Knockout Tour — a competitive Battle Royale-style mode that players can enjoy at any time. The game feels well-optimized in TV mode and handheld mode.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The Alters is one of those games that draws you in with its genre, but keeps you hooked with its mechanics, story, and challenges. It poses the 'What if?' question in a brilliant way. The ability to create multiple versions of the protagonist is its strongest feature. It’s an intriguing experience with room for improvement, but one that will reward players who take the time to give it a chance.

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