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  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 35% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 100 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Lowest review score: 13 Defenders of Ardania
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 588 out of 782
  2. Mixed: 171 out of 782
  3. Negative: 23 out of 782
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
    Curse of the Moon 2 didn’t need to innovate on much. The whole point of the series is to give Castlevania fans an experience similar to those classic 8-bit adventures. And Curse of the Moon 2 does that well, offering a fun and challenging sidescroller with beautiful pixel art and tons of replayability. But it also lacks the nostalgic punch of its predecessor. Instead of feeling like the first new classic Castlevania game in decades, Curse of the Moon 2 is the first one in a couple of years. That’s really through no fault of its own, but just as Mega Man 10 doesn’t have the same reverence as Mega Man 9, I expect a similar fate for Curse of the Moon 2.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part II
    I said that the original game is the very best of what video games can be on the PlayStation 3. And this game, available on the PlayStation 4 on June 19, also represents the very best of what video games can be.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
    Clubhouse Games is the kind of game that actually makes a platform for me. The Switch wouldn’t be the Switch without Zelda and Mario, but this is the kind of release that fills out a library. Clubhouse Games is something that you will look back on years from now, and get to say, “oh, yeah — I love that game!”
    • 70 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Maneater
    Maneater is unique — tell me the last time you played an open-world RPG as a mutating shark. Its sense of humor winks at you. It’s challenging without being difficult. And it’s hard not to enjoy the absurdity of being an armored shark that can destroy 10 or so boats as hunters are shooting you with automatic rifles and machine guns and throwing TNT at you...I would’ve liked a bit more clarity on the storyline quests, and it would’ve been nice if Maneater would say a bit more about the imperiled state of sharks in our world. And if you don’t get the joke, you’re not going to get this game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Streets of Rage 4
    I have a lot of games on my plate right now, and I think it’s a good sign that I want to go back and keep playing Streets of Rage 4. It’s something that feels good to control and look at and listen to. If you are going to make a beat-’em-up in 2020, the act of punching better deliver a shot of dopamine. And this game absolutely crushes that.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DOOM Eternal
    I enjoyed the ending, but it was so long. I had to wipe the sweat off my forehead. But it felt so good to be done.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Half-Life: Alyx
    It's an incredibly immersive experience. It's just one I didn't really want to be immersed in right now.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons is fantastic. It is the best Animal Crossing game ever made.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps
    Will of the Wisps is easily one of the best Metroidvanias ever, and I know that includes company like Super Metroid and Symphony of the Night.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mega Man Zero / ZX Legacy Collection
    This is another fantastic collection of Mega Man games, this time highlighting two series that you may have missed if you didn’t have a Game Boy Advance or DS.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is the ideal example of a Star Wars game in 2019. It's an expert blend of multiple genres.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
    It was an intense and memorable experience. The story had moving parts and characters who had very different reactions when put into the crucible of unjust warfare. I think it is very well done, but probably could have left some parts out.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion 3
    This is a huge step up for a franchise that has always been enjoyable but never felt special. Well, Luigi's Mansion 3 is special.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds
    The characters can be intriguing, subtle, or over-the-top. But you remember them, and that’s saying much more than I can about other RPGs I’ve played this year.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ring Fit Adventure
    The core mission of Ring Fit Adventure is to make you forget that you’re exercising, and I think it’s only partially successful at that.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dauntless
    I wanted very badly to love Dauntless, and for a time I think I did thanks to the fantastic combat and weapon variety. But the lack of any real storytelling makes the repetitive questing structure a glaring issue in desperate need of some TLC. If you’re looking for a new go-to F2P experience, you could do much worse — just don’t expect a world drenched teeming with lore and compelling characters.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sayonara Wild Hearts
    The flip side of being accessible is that some people will complain that the game is too easy. It only has 23 levels, and so you’ll get through your first run in just a few hours. I understand it was made with a small indie team, but I would have been happy with 50 levels, with harder difficulties.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
    When I go to give Link's Awakening to someone else, would I recommend this version? Is this the game I want my kids to play? And yes. It is. Absolutely.
    • 72 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    GreedFall
    Two of its major aspects, character progression and narrative choice-making, will take some more time to get a full read on, but I will say I’ve run into some great scenarios so far that have made me feel like the choices I’m making in both of those areas will have real consequences. If that’s the case, Greedfall could be an RPG sleeper-hit.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Borderlands 3
    I just wish the studio had advanced its humor and encounter design as much as class progression and weapon variety. If you enjoy lootin’-and-shootin’, check out Borderlands 3. But go in knowing that you’re going to cringe at some of the jokes and feel fatigue every now and then.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears 5
    Gears 5 has a lot to offer, with multiplayer, co-op modes, and a single-player campaign with wide range of emotions, from humor and laughter to despair and tragedy. It leaves the fans with a bit of a cliffhanger ending, but that just means that fans will want Gears 6 to come soon.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
    I think The Dark Pictures is very spooky, and the sense of fate that comes with it is very compelling. I think it was very smart for Supermassive Games to build a whole horror series around this concept. I’m looking forward to the next one, but I also hope that the graphics and gameplay will strike a better balance so that it’s more interactive.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Telling Lies
    Barlow is single-handedly creating a genre out of the movie-video game combination. This story is more complicated than Her Story, which revolved around a single actress. Four more people are relevant in this tale, but the game has more than 30 characters altogether.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    Fire Emblem continues to be a franchise on the rise, and Three Houses just took the series to another peak.
    • 69 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Wolfenstein: Youngblood
    This is a worthy entry in the Wolfenstein series. I hope that we get a lot more from these characters because they are so dang cool. And I hope the upgrade path continues to feel rewarding. We’ll see. [Impressions]
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
    It succeeds most as a tribute to Marvel. Its giant roster offers a great variety of heroes. And while the gameplay is simple, it can still be satisfying with some cool cinematic moments and boss fights that I won’t spoil for you here. I think most people know what they’re going to get with this one: a simple Marvel-themed beat-’em-up game. Just don’t expect anything more than that.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest Builders 2
    Almost all of my time with Dragon Quest Builders 2 has been pleasant, and I look forward to building more, either with my kids playing along or by myself, sipping a beer and relaxing after a long day.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Super Mario Maker 2
    Having someone to share Mario Maker with is like having a pen pal. You make something for them, send it to them, and then you wait to hear what they think about it. Maybe they make something for you, or maybe you build something new based on their feedback to challenge them even more next time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Total War: Three Kingdoms
    I really don’t have sufficient superlatives to use here. Beyond best-in-setting and best-in-franchise, Total War: Three Kingdoms is a game that instantly contends for best of the year, or best in its genre. The setting and franchise here give it high expectations, and Three Kingdoms surpasses those expectations at almost every level.
    • 73 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    RAGE 2
    Artistically, it's uninspired. But mechanically, it's one of the best shooters I've played in years.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Days Gone
    The game has weak shooting systems and some bad weapons, much like Red Dead Redemption II. But while the other games have been highly rated, Days Gone has had its legs cut out by the bugs.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
    SteamWorld Quest is so refreshing because it’s a turn-based RPG I want to play specifically because of its combat. It is so rewarding to work toward a big play and then dropping three cards with multiple synergies.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's The Division 2
    Whatever frustrations and let-downs fans of The Division suffered, their patience has been more than repaid with The Division 2. With new, free content scheduled for release throughout 2019, and considering Ubisoft’s recent track record with keeping releases like Rainbow Six Siege and Ghost Recon Wildlands fresh for years with new content, I wouldn’t bet against The Division 2 being a thousand-hour game for dedicated players. The Division 2 is surely the game that fans of The Division wanted to play and that Massive Entertainment wanted to deliver the first time around.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Yoshi's Crafted World
    This is yet another Yoshi game that doesn't come close to reaching Yoshi's Island greatness.
    • 88 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    I’m definitely having more fun with this than any From Software game up to this point. And I’m going to try to keep letting it win me over. Hopefully, I’ll return to this review a full convert...For now, however, I’m confident that people who like Soulsborne games are going to find a lot to love.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Devil May Cry 5
    As much as I can gripe about its flaws, it’s hard not to grin when you’re shoving a running motorcycle wheel into a demon’s face. But this won’t become another action game classic.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Trials Rising
    Trials Rising does so much right. It doesn’t muddy the gameplay with distracting additions. It has dozens of excellent courses. And it has great systems for playing against your friends either with online multiplayer or asynchronously with ghosts.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Alien: Blackout
    Alien: Blackout is a cleverly crafted piece of work that shapes itself around the limitations of its mobile canvas, and then it takes ownership of its boundaries with uncanny confidence. As a total package, it is miles ahead of anything a straight Alien: Isolation mobile port would’ve been, and it is a strong enough concept to stand on its own as a separate game series.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts III
    The Disney side is still the best side of Kingdom Hearts, and Kingdom Hearts III nails that part. But even it's story, as ridiculous as it is, gives fans emotional moments and satisfaction.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 2
    Resident Evil 2 is going to click with a lot of people, and those folks are going to love it. I still really enjoy it even if it didn’t fully click with me. But my issues with this game are just a matter of taste and not execution. I prefer the Resident Evil 4 style where I have enough ammo to just blast my way out of every situation. But what’s great about Resident Evil 2 is that it’s still a really fun and well-made experience even when it drives someone like me out of their comfort zone. That’s the sign of a strong game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a fun 2D Mario experience, but it doesn't stick with you the same way the franchise's classics do.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    The online features drag the experience down a bit. If you’re someone hoping for a good online multiplayer experience with Ultimate, you’ll be disappointed. But if you’re looking for a fun fighting games to play with friends on a couch, nothing serves you better than Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Battlefield V
    I like the Battlefield series, and I love the parts of this game that are here. I only wish it were finished.
    • 79 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
    I bet longtime Pokémon fans appreciate, if not embrace, this first Switch outing. It adapts much of what makes the series shine while adding effective motion controls and a bridge to Pokémon Go, the mobile game tens of millions of fans still play. Much of my enjoyment came from taking my kids along on this journey, benefiting from their love and knowledge of Pokémon to enhance what I found here.
    • 80 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!
    Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu is another good example of Nintendo doing what it both excels and fails at: pairing fun gameplay while introducing a new mechanic.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy
    The new, vibrant graphics make Spyro a playable fantasy cartoon. It’s one of the most attractive kid-friendly games you’ll find.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tetris Effect
    I consider myself lucky that I got to play this game. It’s special. If I could go back in time to show a video game to artists from the last century, I would choose this. God, I know that sounds hyperbolic, but I mean it. It is such an effortless and mesmerizing marriage of perfect game design and powerful imagery and audio. And it is an interactive lesson in why those things matter to games.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Hitman 2
    That’s the heart of Hitman: giving players the power to create their own stories. And that’s as big and powerful as ever in Hitman 2. So I don’t care if it’s not the newest thing in the world. It’s still one of the most solid and rewarding games you can get. And it’s an ideal antidote to games that are more obsessed with looking immersive than playing great.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    Rockstar has done a brilliant job blending an open-world game experience with the freedom of discovery and balancing that with the tightly woven narrative. Nearly 3,000 people are listed as contributors to the game. I don’t know if we’ll see the like of this again. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an amazing work of art.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Diablo III: Eternal Collection
    Diablo III on the Switch is my new favorite way to play the game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur VI
    If I was a more cynical and lazy person, I could have written this review in one sentence: Yup, it’s Soulcalibur. But I also happen to like Soulcalibur, so I won’t complain too much.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
    Blackout is so fun that it could be a game unto itself, complete with set pieces that the players themselves create, either through bloopers in my case or amazing expert gameplay by others. It might take you 30 matches to become proficient at it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Starlink: Battle for Atlas
    It’s not a starfigter game in the line of X-Wing or Colony Wars that I’ve longed for on modern consoles, but it’s fun, and it has potential. I just wish its controls were a bit more user-friendly.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep
    The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep delivers on the faith its Kickstarter backers put into the project. It weaves combat, exploration, music, and puzzles into a game that stands out in a crowded market.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 4
    This is the best Forza Horizon game, and that makes it one of the best racing games ever. But that just doesn’t wow me like it once did.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Super Mario Party
    Super Mario Party’s new modes offer a welcome break from what some might consider the main attraction: the board game. They’re faster, and they focus on two of the Nintendo Switch’s strengths that make it such a special console in the first place — good Joy-Con motion controls and fun co-op play. For me, it makes this Super Mario Party the best in franchise history, even if I don’t care for the staid board game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mega Man 11
    If you're a fan of Mega Man but feel uneasy about how Mega Man 11 looks or adds to the formula, don't. This is a fantastic 2D action game worthy of the Blue Bomber's name.
    • 83 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey
    Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey is dense, detailed, and varied. It is more dense, detailed, and varied than I considered possible for a video game before playing this. It is a stunning accomplishment, and the 500-to-1,000+ people who worked on it should feel proud. It has its problems. Combat is clunky, the menus are a slog, and leveling feels off. But those issues never made me want to stop playing. I want to keep playing right now.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads
    The storytelling is done well, where you learn a little bit at a time about the characters, their background, and the larger context for things that are happening around them.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    This Lara Croft memoir ends in a good way, and I’ll miss this version of Lara more than any of them.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man
    Insomniac's take on Spider-Man now reigns as the web-head's best game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth
    More than anything, I love the look of the new zones and the personalities of the new races. Zandalar and Kul Tiras are more fun to run and around than the Broken Isles.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Messenger
    If you’re a fan of classic action-platformers, The Messenger is another indie game that you need to own. It’s much more than a tribute to Ninja Gaiden.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age moved me in ways a Japanese RPG hasn’t done in years.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Donut County
    I wished the story was longer and the game had more things to do besides capturing things in a hole. But the story was lighthearted and the gameplay was fun. If you don’t have high expectations, I think you’ll find Donut County is a nice diversion.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    Destination Primus Vita - Episode 1: Austin
    Destination: Primus Vita is an enjoyable narrative sci-fi experience. It looks and sounds terrific as you investigate your environment, solve puzzles, dash through mazes, and navigate short conversations with your colleagues and friends. Scraps of lore about the Scatters and their origin help build an interesting world and provides a menacing enemy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Overcooked! 2
    Though I had a few minor quibbles over Overcooked 2’s garnishes, it’s overall a delectable followup.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Dead Cells
    Dead Cells is a masterpiece. It is the marriage and apotheosis of decades of Metroidvania design and the surging popularity of difficult Roguelike games. It is exquisite in all ways. It looks phenomenal. It plays like a dream. It makes you want to keep coming back even when you fail.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Semblance
    I love that Semblance is challenging, and its presentation is lovely as well. It has a unique look, full of organic shapes and eye-catching colors. Though it’s light on story, it’s worth dying a few dozen times to experience.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
    This collection isn't for everyone. But if you're a big fan of the Blue Bomber, this is still a great package that helps you complete your digital Mega Man collection.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mega Man X Legacy Collection
    If you're only going to get one of the Mega Man X Legacy Collections, definitely go for this one.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Tempest 4000
    The visuals remain entrancing, the music is as powerful today as when it was released, and the task of clearing baddies from webs continues to be challenging. If you can look past the roughest levels, you’ll find this to be a fun and highly memorable game. Here’s hoping Llamasoft gives it a little post-release polish so it can become a modern classic, just like Tempest 2000.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is charming, fun, and — in a rarity for Nintendo’s Wii U ports — right-priced for the Switch.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Lumines Remastered
    Even though you can technically enjoy Lumines at a lower price on mobile devices, their smaller wells actually constrict the gameplay compared with wider console and computer platforms, and their soundtracks aren’t as compelling. If you want the full Lumines experience, this version’s reasonable pricing and interesting features nearly offset its remaining rough edges.
    • 75 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Aces
    I love Mario Tennis Aces so far -- even though I have some issues with its single-player content.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jurassic World Evolution
    Jurassic World: Evolution is more of a pure sim game than Planet Coaster, but it does a good job of taking advantage of its license.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
    Because BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle is an anime fighting experience that allows for constant aggressive offensive and defensive reads, wrapped in accessible execution that makes slightly complex mechanics easy to grasp. If this can add more fresh competition to your world, embrace it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Vampyr
    Vampyr is good — flawed, but very good — and pleasurable.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cultist Simulator
    That’s the real beauty of Weather Factor’s debut title — the world feels so large and full of possibilities, even though everything is mainly told through small snippets of text. It’s filled with poetry, like descriptions of a vial of Greydawn Oil that’s “the precise color of the hours when one cannot sleep,” and it makes you want to explore and unravel its mysteries. And it makes you work for it, reading between the lines and imagining a realm unseen.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection
    My only regret is that the Switch version I tested is crippled by Nintendo’s directional controls. If the Switch title’s portability wasn’t so compelling, the control issues alone would force me to choose another platform — Ultra Street Fighter IV would be another good reason to look elsewhere. I can only hope Capcom releases a patch of some sort to mitigate the Switch’s D-pad issues.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Detroit: Become Human
    This is a story that we’ve seen a lot, in everything from Blade Runner to 2001: A Space Odyssey. It’s becoming as common a storyline as the zombie apocalypse or superhero fantasies. In each case, the story is only as good as its execution. If the characters are believable and engaging, if the story is well told, if the context and environment broadens the story, if the acting is superb, and if the actions and choices are consequential, then it is a job well done. And that’s how I feel about Detroit: Become Human.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
    It’s fun to play in two-level sessions, allocating around half an hour to an hour per level, and between the main objectives, optional missions, and side story quests, there’s an incredible amount to see and do here.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Forgotton Anne
    A game that knows its roots but is willing to try something new as well. It takes the darker aspects of Spirited Away — because, let’s be honest, it’s kind of terrifying to see your parents transform into animals and then find yourself whisked away to another world with no way home — and explores them. And it does so with a lot of style.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
    It’s at its best when you’re in these conversations, making choices like you’re in a Choose Your Own Adventure novel, drinking in the results and reckoning with each decision you make.Even when you’re mocking the gods.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
    If you consider old-school platformers like Donkey Kong Country to be pinnacles of a nearly forgotten art form, Tropical Freeze is a game you need to experience. Having played many subpar platform games over the years (including certain uninspired 2D Mario titles), it’s a joy to experience a game where the developers obviously had so much love for their levels and characters. Their passion shines through from beginning to end.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    God of War
    God of War is an exhilarating, beautiful action game that turns one of PlayStation's biggest icons into a character you can care about.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode 5: Same Stitch
    Telltale had a difficult task on its hands with all these headliner villains in its cast. It would be near impossible to pull off a story that gave equal story time to everyone, and the final showdown we got feels appropriately epic. This Joker’s no Mark Hamill, but I’ll still remember him fondly.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Far Cry 5
    Far Cry 5 is mechanically sound and varied. You’ll find something that entertains you, and Ubisoft has nailed all of the underlying elements of character and world progression. At the same time, it squanders some decent writing because it can’t decide what kind of game it is.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A Way Out
    The game and story have a couple of execution flaws, but A Way Out tells a good story, and much of the vibe about the themes of trust, brotherhood, revenge, and loss are conveyed through gameplay in a novel way. That’s reflects a good understanding about the cutting edge of interactive achievement.
    • 67 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Sea of Thieves
    I hope Rare has a lot more to this game as I get further into it in terms of quests, but for now, I’m happy to let the visuals and social factor carry me like a wind across the sea.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
    Yakuza 6 has an ambitious narrative, alternating between lighthearted and dramatic. Unfortunately, it doesn't give its characters enough love and care to truly pull off the pathos.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Kirby Star Allies
    Its levels are predictable, the puzzles are obvious, and the four-player co-op adds little besides the literal ability to have four people playing at the same time.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
    I love the idea of Where the Water Tastes Like Wine. It has a lot of personality, and several days after I finished it, I was still humming some of the songs to myself. However, it’s impeded by a few gameplay quirks, like how tedious it is to move around. And most of all, I’m still very disappointed by how I wasn’t able to see the final chapter through to the end.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Moss
    Moss is my favorite VR experience so far. This is partly due to the fact that it’s extremely gentle. Because it doesn’t task you with moving through the environment, it’s an accessible VR game for people who are prone to getting motion sick. The world’s beauty is also a draw.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Fe
    Fe stumbles at times, in part because of its sometimes elusive camera. But it’s memorable and beautiful, worthwhile simply for diving into an alien world and letting it carry you away with its sometimes adorable, sometimes breathtaking creatures.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
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