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For 870 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 66% higher than the average critic
  • 12% same as the average critic
  • 22% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 95 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Lowest review score: 25 Captain Blood
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 712 out of 870
  2. Mixed: 153 out of 870
  3. Negative: 5 out of 870
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
    Be it the masterful design of the semi-open game world divided into 13 dye biomes, the continuous introduction of new hero abilities, the thrilling duels with a huge range of enemy types, the challenging puzzles and boss fights, the scope, which is more extensive than many others genre representatives or the variety of accessibility functions - Ubisoft Montpellier undoubtedly delivers one of its best games in recent years! There are minor points of criticism, but in our opinion they are primarily limited to difficulty peaks in some boss fights and the fact that the story doesn't quite as emotionally engage us as that of Hollow Knight or Ori and the Blind Forest, for example.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Gangs of Sherwood
    Gangs of Sherwood is the definition of a one-trick pony. Its colorful and entertaining battles weaving the abilities and attacks of up to 4 players together are not just unique but also very fun to play. Sadly anything outside of combat fails to really leave much of an impression. The setting in a science-fantasy version of Nottingham definitely had potential, but little of it actually was used effectively. Instead the final product hides its most fun parts behind a wall of generic mediocrity. Those willing to stick with the game and bringing friends along will still have a wonderful time despite obvious flaws.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
    With Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, the fighting game professionals at Arc System Works have achieved the feat of making an already excellent game even better. Thanks to more characters and refined gameplay, this is a great entry point for newcomers and veterans alike.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Downwell+
    Going through the procedurally generated levels, blasting away enemies and picking up items only to lose them again in typical rogue-like fashion doesn't get old with this 2023 iteration of Downwell on Apple Arcade.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal
    The iOS port of this PS2 classic is well done and also includes some features from later games. Even after so many years, Hitman: Blood Money is still a game absolutely well-worth experiencing if you haven't yet.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
    Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince offers a mixed gaming experience. As someone who likes to collect monsters the breeding system caught my attention and it’s fun to catch and collect all the different monsters. However, the game falls short in terms of narrative depth, sporting outdated graphics and encountering performance issues. So I only recommend it to fans of the series and hope they improve their character writing and the overall game performance for the next title.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    LEGO Bricktales
    Lego Bricktales and VR are a perfect match. In virtual reality, the brick constructions seem almost tangible. It's simply fun to look at the detailed dioramas from different angles - especially in the Quest 3's passthrough mode, which places the game in your living room.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
    Few fictional universes are as dense and impenetrable as that of Warhammer 40k. Owlcat Games (previously known for Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous have managed to create a gripping story of the darkness that lurks in man, accentuated by stellar writing and a combat system that masterfully increases in depth as the game goes on. Despite some bugs and technical issues, this easily counts among the very best delves into the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
    Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a nice open world action game. But beside the great and detailed graphics there is nothing worse or better than solid. That might be enough, if you love the movies, but it's not enough to make Ubisoft's Avatar game a need to buy for action fans in general.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Nexus VR
    Assassin’s Creed Nexus introduces a groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) experience to the iconic gaming franchise. The game maintains the essence of the series by integrating familiar characters and the Animus simulation. The innovative VR mechanics offer an immersive blend of climbing, running, and combat, providing players with a unique and entertaining adventure. While calibration issues and occasional glitches may pose challenges, the game’s successful combination of realistic movements and engaging gameplay ultimately makes it a compelling addition to the Assassin’s Creed legacy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Arizona Sunshine 2
    The sequel remains true to its predecessor and takes the franchise to a new level. Strong graphics and superb weapon control are the biggest plus points. On the other hand, the level of difficulty is low and the artificial intelligence is average at best. Simple light hearted fun and suited best for casual mature PSVR2-users
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Astral Ascent
    Astral Ascent is stunningly beautiful: The smoothly animated characters dance their lightning-fast combat ballet in front of filigree landscapes that shine in bright, fresh colors. Particularly motivating are the many ways that you can equip and upgrade those characters.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slay the Princess
    Canadian indie studio Black Tabby Games has already proven with Scarlet Hollow that it can tell very sophisticated, gripping horror stories with memorable characters. With Slay the Princess, Black Tabby Games has now surpassed itself: With every decision you make, the game draws you deeper into its plot loops and narrative levels.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Last Train Home
    Last Train Home tells a gritty and emotional story of Czechoslovakian legionnaires trying to reach their distant home after the conclusion of World War I. As foreign armed forces in a now war-torn Russia, players not only have to manage scarce resources, but also their allegiances. While the core elements of RTS gameplay and survival management sim work well together, a large part of your enjoyment will depend on the balance of those two. For large stretches of gameplay, Last Train Home isn’t an RTS with management sim elements, but a Surival Management game with occasional RTS missions.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gothic II Complete Classic
    Gothic 2 Complete Classic finally brings a great action RPG on Switch. You can see that the original is from 2002/2003, but beside the aged technology even the presentation is still an important contribute to an intensive atmosphere. The Switch port is a good chance for fans to experience this real classic again. Series newcomers should be aware of a relatively high difficulty level and a lack of modern comfort functions.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    GAZZLERS
    While Gazzlers certainly has its moments, the train runs out of steam at the end. A little more content would have helped. The result is a solid arcade shooter whose biggest weakness is the strong competition.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Farming Simulator 22: Platinum Edition
    With the so called Premium Edition of Farming Simulator 22 players gain the complete package with any DLC that has been released since the launch of the main game in November 2021. There is a lot of stuff in it you can easily expand with quiet a lot mods even on consoles. But the weak points stay the same especially concerning the partly bad player guidance or the poor physics engine. A good farming simulation, but still not a perfect one.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
    Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is undoubtedly the most complete and extensive game of the worldwide popular anime hit to date. Although there are no major innovations, fans and, of course, all those who want to become fans can pick it up without hesitation thanks to the large roster, two story campaigns and beginner-friendly action gameplay.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Persona 5 Tactica
    While inevitably overshadowed by its big brother, Persona 5 Tactica definitely has its own legs to stand on. The accessible, yet engaging combat system, a new story with its own twists and turns, as well as the excellent art style make this an easy game to pick up and play. What it lacks however, is anything truly outstanding. While competent at all aspects of the game, nothing stands out as particularly new or captivating, dooming this to remain forever trapped a shadow in the metaverse that is Persona 5.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Super Mario RPG
    In some ways the developers could have been more courageous concerning innovations, because beside graphics and new arranged score there is not much really new stuff. But playing it safe is fine, because with that Super Mario RPG is a beautiful looking role playing game with a great mixture of round based combat and action elements.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The concept of open combat areas in particular sounded promising. Unfortunately have to say that our expectations were clearly too high. And while the new Zombies mode is a mixed bag, versus-multiplayer remains good fun - thanks to small but wise gameplay changes and lots of content and modes. However, if you were hoping for fewer remake-maps and a wealth of new combat scenarios, you should look elsewhere.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Crazy Rhythm Castle
    Super Crazy Rhythm Castle combines a rhythm game with chaotic minigames to create a lovingly designed party game that is unfortunately more for experienced players and may appeal to less casual gamers than it would like.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice
    Vampire: The Masquerade is an ambitious game from an indie development studio. The result is solid and it entertains well throughout its eight-hour runtime. First and foremost, the game world is superb. On the other hand the stealth sequences disappoint with rather fiddly controls. We sincerely hope that a patch will fix these issues.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution
    Fans will feel right at home. The Walking Dead Saint and Sinners: Chapter 2:Retribution takes the successful formula and enriches the gameplay with neat additions like night missions and new weapons. Hoewever the shift towards a more action-oriented gameplay and the bad story might be enough to break the deal for you.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Jagged Alliance 3
    Jagged Alliance 3 is a masterful blend of different genres. At the surface level it’s a tactical shooter with some heavy simulation elements, but it expands during the lengthy campaign into deep strategic elements, managing multiple troops of soldiers and deepening your bond to those colorful and satirized mercenaries with surprisingly well-crafted and deep roleplay elements as well. The lack of hand-holding or in-depth tutorials may add to the struggle for survival for some, but also adds a steep learning curve and hefty barrier of entry to an otherwise extraordinary game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Star Ocean: The Second Story R
    With Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a JRPG classic is celebrating a glorious comeback. Thanks to its likeable characters and complex gameplay, this is a game that no fan of old-school JRPGs should miss out on.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Village
    Resident Evil Village is quite the achievement for smartphone gaming. With steady performance and lots of settings to adjust everything to your liking, this AAA blockbuster game has found a new home and it will be interesting where iPhone gaming can go from here.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Cut the Rope 3
    While the franchise as a whole might not be at the height of its popularity anymore, Cut The Rope 3 nonetheless offers more of the tried and true gameplay that is still a lot of fun and an all around good time for Apple Arcade subscribers.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh
    Tintin Reporter could have been a solid mixture of Adventure and action game. But there is not just a huge number of minor bugs and continuous performance issues that separates the game from a neat score. There are also some fatal bugs leading to an explicit warning not to buy Tintin Reporter until the crucial problems might have been solved.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
    Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a more than solid spinoff for the successful Yakuza-series. With a satisfying fighting-system, tons of side-activities and the typical Yakuza-humor, Like A Dragon Gaiden make veterans happy and gives newcomers a chance to get into the series easily.
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