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For 782 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 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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    • 73 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Killzone: Shadow Fall
    Killzone: Shadow Fall is a pretty game, gorgeous even. But the demand for moments to punctuate trailers or demos forced a sacrifice of story that it never quite recovers from. The OWL will find its place in history as one of the few controller-based mechanics to actually entertain, while the time spent in free fall may make players actually consider a plummet-related death.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One
    The wax-figure-like NPCs and mostly uneventful story, however, dampen a lot of the fun. It’s possible that once both parts of the two-episode Burial at Sea series are out, the story issues will evaporate. That’s just not the case right now.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Ghosts
    After nine successful titles (though No. 3 was pretty weak), Activision has finally delivered a Call of Duty game that is a disappointment for me. I’ll play it. I’ll enjoy the multiplayer. But I thought that the multiplayer modes for Black Ops II were great. I don’t know why Infinity Ward couldn’t borrow more from those modes and just build upon them.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Origins
    I actually enjoyed the story in Origins more than the wildly implausible (even by comic book standards) Arkham City, but my fun was constantly interrupted by bugs and questionable design decisions. While this is arguably still the third-best Batman game ever made, WB Games Montréal unfortunately dropped the high bar set by Rocksteady down a few notches.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    WWE 2K14
    Nostalgic WWE enthusiasts will love the enormous roster of modern and classic superstars, and the 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode is the most entertaining single-player campaign the series has seen.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
    Even though the PS3 and Xbox 360 aren’t equipped to give you the best ACIV experience, the core adventure here is more than good enough for fans who won’t be burying their current-gen consoles any time soon.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sonic: Lost World
    Sonic Lost World is beautifully brutal. More important, however, is that it’s a worthy addition to Sega’s most beloved franchise.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Skylanders Swap Force
    Despite the slightly higher cost of admission ($75 versus $60), and the addictive yet very wallet-unfriendly collectible aspect, Skylanders Swap Force is still a great game and a great value for the content and replayability you get right out of the box.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 - Faith
    The characters are interesting, the writing is sharp, and the story switches effortlessly between thoughtful investigation sequences and more action-heavy scenes featuring some of the most effective quick-time events I’ve seen in a while.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Beyond: Two Souls
    Beyond is hands-down one of the most emotionally accomplished experiences I have ever had in a video game, and it’s enjoyable from start to finish. The controls and gameplay are tiresome, and they can be difficult to manage (or boring), but they’re of little consequence compared to the well-written story, the depth of the characters, and the empathy you feel toward them.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Pokemon Y
    X and Y may not surprise you, but Pokéfans will still revel in another chance to catch them all.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Pokemon X
    Pokémon X and Y might mark a big visual jump for the series, but the structure remains steadfast in its dedication to tradition.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    rain
    Rain is a wonderful, atmospheric game that’s too short but well worth the experience. It takes turns that I never expected it to.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
    This HD version not only makes everything look sharper than before, but the new additions and features make for an even more enjoyable experience without tarnishing the spirit the original. Simply put, The Wind Waker HD makes one of Nintendo’s greatest games even better.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Card Hunter (2013)
    It’s even more remarkable that all of this exists in a browser-based game.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    Time just melted away as I lived a second, third, and fourth life in GTA V. The experience consists of more than just crimes. I played tennis, enrolled in a flight school, captured fugitives, watched movies, and towed cars. A lot of that doesn’t sound fun on paper, but they bring some semblance of real life to a world that otherwise runs on its own bizarre rules.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The Wonderful 101
    The Wonderful 101 is a good game … at times. Once I got the hang of its combo system, the battles were nearly always exciting and challenging, but Platinum’s Wii U debut has too much filler and a busted camera.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
    Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix offers old fans a great excuse to play some of the series’ older installments while also giving curious newcomers the best way to get their first fix.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn
    I never thought I would be this enthusiastic about an MMO again, but I’m in love with A Realm Reborn. Its beautiful world always offers something fun and interesting to do.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Puppeteer
    Most of what this adventure does is refreshing and just plain charming — especially for its take-my-money-please $39.99 price. The title made me smile with its top-notch production value, radiant world, and phenomenal music.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Outlast
    It’s stressful and terrifying in a way that most recent horror games can’t match... I say play it in a brightly lit room surrounded by pictures of kittens. The heart can only take so much.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Killzone: Mercenary
    It’s a polished shooter, and it’s undeniably fun to play. Still, set up against console shooters, it’s really nothing special. But as a portable game, it offers an unrivaled experience for anyone looking to get their FPS thrills away from their PC or TV.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Total War: Rome II
    I’ve played many games in this series, including Shogun: Total War and Total War: Rome, and I have been amazed each time by the improvements in gameplay and graphics. This title is the most impressive yet, and I can easily see someone sinking in hundreds of hours — without running into constant reruns of gameplay or visuals.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Killer Is Dead
    An unusual adventure with better-than-average fighting mechanics and a mostly likable cast. But it falls short nearly everywhere else.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 25
    Madden NFL 25 is the best American football game I’ve played since Sega’s last NFL 2K effort. It’s polished. It presents itself well. And it’s a lot of fun.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Divekick
    Two-button controls just aren’t very deep, and while the game is enjoyable in short bursts, I doubt if most players will care to play extensively.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
    The Bureau is Enemy Unknown’s hyperactive younger sibling who delivers something different while still fitting in well with its predecessors.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
    In spite of its uninspiring story, Splinter Cell: Blacklist creates a sense of urgency that few games can match. It gives you the tools — the guns, the high-tech devices, the goggles — to accomplish your mission and then lets you use them as you see fit.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Saints Row IV
    While this is a game about a gang of sociopaths killing thousands of enemies and collecting a bunch of stupid blue things that give them magical powers, it’s secretly about a gang of puckish rogues that care deeply for one another. It’s admirable that Volition even attempted something like that. It’s astounding that it succeeded.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Plants vs Zombies 2: It's About Time
    It is a rare title that all generations or genders of players can enjoy. I heartily recommend it, as there are no rotten vegetables in this game.
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