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For 625 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 46% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Before I Forget
Lowest review score: 20 Gungrave G.O.R.E
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 336 out of 625
  2. Mixed: 262 out of 625
  3. Negative: 27 out of 625
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part I
    The 2013 release of The Last of Us was highly influential. The brilliantly-written-and- performed story is as good as ever in The Last of Us Part 1, and the introduction of dozens of new accessibility features should be celebrated and emulated. The visual quality is staggering, bringing the emotional highs and lows of The Last of Us to the fore more than ever. Unfortunately, the gameplay that was passable in 2013 isn't good by today's standards. Calling a game that hasn't improved on a fundamental level a "remake" is a stretch. TLoU Part 1 is for super fans of the series or those who missed the first two versions, especially for accessibility reasons. For everyone else, it's hard to recommend spending the 15 or so hours it takes to play through The Last of Us yet again.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bayonetta 3
    While its action and exhilarating set pieces shine, Bayonetta 3 ultimately feels like a subpar port of a great action game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blasphemous 2
    Blasphemous 2 is a challenging Souls-like Metroidvania, with a top-notch atmosphere. Unfortunately, it will also challenge your patience, given its confusing plot, intentional vagueness, and repetitive use of the same puzzle platforming mechanics.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lost Judgment
    Lost Judgment is a good follow-up to 2019's excellent Judgment. It's more of the same, but that doesn't matter too much when the core is already great.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 7
    Gran Turismo 7 strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and realism in a way that caters to casual players and veterans. It's a gorgeous racing game with a surprisingly addictive gameplay loop thanks to the new Café and Menu Books systems. While some modes are certainly not as strong as others, Gran Turismo 7 checks almost all the boxes of what a driving simulator should be.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga still has some of the Lego charm, but it's a step back for the series.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    30XX
    30XX is a roguelike that presents a great platforming challenge that's occasionally a little too stiff. It gives players plenty of variety in how they approach it, and the legacy mode that plays like a regular platformer is a welcome addition.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Live A Live
    Live A Live takes too long to settle into its RPG groove, making it a missed opportunity on too many fronts.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EVERSPACE 2
    Sadly, even if there's a huge map to explore filled with scenic views, there's a sense of emptiness beyond the blackness of space. Everspace 2 is lonely, leaving you to tackle most threats from beyond by yourself.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Weird West
    Weird West doesn’t quite gel on every level, but it still makes for a fascinating and deep action RPG sure to entertain fans of the late-90s CRPGs.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: True Colors
    Life is Strange: True Colors might feature grown-up characters, but it's evident the franchise itself still has a bit of growing to do. Deck Nine tries and ultimately fails to tell a story of emotional healing at best. At worst, it treats difficult topics with a flippant callousness that suggests it doesn't quite understand how to deal with these emotions to begin with, let alone tell a meaningful story about healing and moving on.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Genshin Impact
    Genshin Impact has been nicknamed "Breath of the Waifu" due to its obvious influences and cute characters. But surprisingly, the game is much more than that.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
    Chaos Gate Daemonhunters is an intensely challenging XCOM-like that fully embraces the aesthetic and tendencies of the Warhammer 40K universe.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Age of Empires IV
    I’ve enjoyed my time with Age of Empires 4 quite a bit, and I’d recommend it to any Age fan. But I wouldn’t do so without a few important caveats. Age of Empires 4 may finally be available after 16 years, but it hasn't arrived just yet. There are still resources to gather and troops to assemble.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SIFU
    To my mind, this has "cult classic" written all over it, and players who take the time to master Sifu will make it sing in a way that I can't imagine. It's a big step forward for brawlers in general, which doesn't just ape the '90s beat-'em-up the way that a Mayhem Brawler or Fight'N' Rage does, but actually adds onto it. Sifu has a lot going for it, but its questionably fair difficulty curve and the relative looseness of its controls both make it hard for me to recommend to a general audience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Black Myth: Wukong
    Black Myth: Wukong is not the safe, samey, hyper-polished souls-like I expected it to be. This is great news for those who will jell with its style, but it will stop it from reaching mass appeal. The surface-level exploration and awkward invisible walls are frustrating, as is the lacklustre story. Hopefully, Wukong’s originality will shine brighter than its pitfalls.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    INDIKA
    Indika is a creative, thoughtful narrative game with puzzle and platforming elements. However, it's not a title for the average gamer.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters XV
    King of Fighters XV completes the storyline from the previous game but doesn’t mark any significant changes otherwise. It’s an excellent overall fighter and likely to find some pull on the tournament circuit. Yet, at this point, we can’t help but feel like this is all something we’ve played many times before.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Far Cry 6
    Far Cry 6 sits at the dead-end of a decade of sandboxes. Existing primarily as a sprawling checklist, its story shows flashes of excellence in a barrage of bad jokes and sometimes fun but familiar tasks.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto
    A feature-packed port of one of the most beloved games in the series, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road To Boruto has, unfortunately, aged poorly.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game - Complete Edition
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game returns, and while it has flashes of fun, it sometimes struggles to feel up to date, even as a remaster.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
    It's a shame returning players will have to replay the entire story mode to see the best stuff on offer, especially for the price. But if you never checked out the original Wii game, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is the definitive way to experience the pink puffball's biggest throwback adventure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1
    A very retro collection of games from an obscure portable system of the past is probably a hard sell for most gamers. For those with an affection for the Neo Geo Pocket, this is a fine bit of nostalgia. The fighting and Metal Slug games included are still remarkably fun and show off the precise controls of the system. Beyond nostalgic charm, though, the original Neo Geo arcade versions are also available in the Switch store and probably a lot more appealing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ocean's Heart
    Ocean’s Heart is a charming, albeit uninspired, Zelda-like 2D adventure that wears its influences a bit too heavily. Despite that, Ocean’s Heart would feel right at home on SNES, featuring a lovely 16-bit pixel art style that really shines through. Old-school Zelda fans will likely enjoy it and as a retro-styled RPG, it still comes recommended despite these flaws.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection serves up ample old-school gameplay nostalgia, though it’s appeal it limited.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
    Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series successfully updates two solid platformers for modern audiences.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Road 96
    Road 96 sets out to ask hard questions such as "when is violence the right response to a despotic regime?" and "is voting alone enough to fix a broken system?". But by the end, it never quite manages to answer those questions. While its politics take center stage, it's actually Road 96's interpersonal drama that I came away most fond of.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Observer: System Redux
    Observer System Redux is a prettier, smoother version of a good game, but its setting and characters are so grotesque and dark that it can be hard to get through.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mafia: Definitive Edition
    The Mafia franchise again presents one of the medium's best-written stories, though the series still stumbles on building something special around that story.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blacktail
    Blacktail tells a wonderful fairytale in a storybook world, but not all of its breadcrumbs lead home.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Ishin!
    It’s not the best title in the series, and it could have definitely benefited from less padding, but it is a good one, and it’s nice to finally see it in the West.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WindJammers 2
    Windjammers 2 feels less like a sequel and more like a remaster of the original. Despite the new graphic overhaul and increased roster characters, it’s still fundamentally the same game. That’s not a bad thing if you enjoyed the original, but in the end, we can’t help but feel this sequel could have been bolder and opened the game up to something more expansive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NBA 2K23
    NBA 2K23 delivers a somewhat complete package that starts to feel more like an expansion rather than a major upgrade the further you get into the season.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In Other Waters
    In Other Waters tells an intriguing tale that will get you thinking, but only if its slow crawl to the finish doesn't turn you away.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Remnant: From the Ashes - Subject 2923
    Like the core game, Subject 2923 is so much more fun than it has any right to be. Despite little frustrations, the core package remains enjoyable.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
    Ultimately, Banishers Ghosts of New Eden satisfied my Vampyr expectations, which is a compliment in and of itself.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chernobylite
    Chernobylite's next-gen upgrade makes it the best version of the game on consoles, even if it still suffers from a vein of inconsistency.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is still a champion among fighting games, though the story holds it back from overwhelming victory.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
    Far from revolutionary, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a tight and varied old school action platformer that doesn't overstay its welcome. What it lacks in length and post-game unlockables, it makes up for with sick pixel art and a roaring chip-tune soundtrack.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown
    Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown is a welcome addition to the PS4 and PS5, especially since there hasn’t been a VF game in years. Mostly, this remastered release serves to whet our appetites for the prospect of an actual full-on sequel in Virtua Fighter 6, but it’s well worth playing for its pure, responsive fighting.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite 5
    If you are really passionate about World War II shooters, are a dedicated Sniper Elite fan, or just really need to shatter some vertebrae with bullets, this could be worth a look. For everyone else, it’s probably better to set your sights elsewhere.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    We Were Here Forever
    We Were Here Forever has some good ideas but stumbles into unbalanced puzzles that leave one player standing around and sounding like Darth Vader in their walkie-talkie.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sable
    Sable’s premise is novel, if not entirely new. Its minimalistic gameplay, at times, helps sell a more personable experience. Regrettably, the minimalism cuts both ways as Sable’s barren world betrays the game’s emphasis on exploration.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Saints Row: The Third Remastered
    Saints Row 3 is mechanically the best the series has ever been, and narratively the worst it's ever been, leaving this born-too-late remaster a mixed bag.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    WRC 10 The Official Game
    WRC 10 is a fun and packed experience. If you're a newcomer, you'll need patience. In your early hours, you’ll feel overwhelmed by the game’s lack of aid, and you’ll definitely need to check a YouTube tutorial or two to get going. It’s a more hardcore experience, that's for sure, but even then, its campaign mode pulls you too far away from the central experience. However, once you begin to familiarize yourself with the racer, it offers up an addictive and brutal experience that’ll have you memorizing corners like never before. And there is something here for even those who often dabble in more casual racing games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite VR
    Sniper Elite VR is not a great game. It is fun from time to time, especially at the beginning, before the novelty of exploding a Nazi spleen in VR wears off. But this is not an experience I can recommend to anyone other than serious fans of the Sniper Elite series, or someone hungry for a PSVR shooter.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
    Charming presentation and interesting investigation mechanics can't make up for the underwhelming story of Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.
    • GameSkinny
      • Posted May 23, 2024
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia
    Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia offers deep tactics gameplay but the overall execution falls short of greatness.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wild Bastards
    A unique and well-crafted blend of genres with entertaining characters that barely misses the landing for its endgame.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Broken Lines
    Broken Lines, a squad-based tactical strategy game has some interesting elements but lacks the polish to stand out.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Unbound
    When Unbound works, it’s like driving a gorgeous, humming sports car. When it doesn’t, it’s like driving a rental with a rough-running engine. That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth the ride, but it does mean a few spots could use a tune up to make this road trip smoother.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NBA 2K25
    NBA 2K25 delivers an exceptional experience for seasoned players and franchise newcomers. With its updated engines, animations, graphics, sounds, and presentation, the game offers an incredibly realistic experience. However, I recommend that PC players hold onto their consoles for now due to prevalent cheating and poor optimization, which can lead to frustration. Moreover, the absence of crossplay with other platforms significantly limits the player base. Unfortunately, the microtransactions are more aggressive than last year, potentially providing an unfair advantage to those who spend money on online game modes. Despite these challenges, the game's visuals, gameplay realism, and overall enjoyment are truly impressive if you can overlook the downsides.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA Sports FC 24
    Overall, I can’t fault EA Sports for its efforts with EA FC 24. The developer has taken the bull by the horns and given longtime players of the franchise hope for the first time in a very long time. However, it’s only a slight improvement.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Wars Outlaws
    Star Wars Outlaws is enjoyable, comfortable, safe, and familiar game to spend a few hours in that will neither offend nor astound.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bugsnax
    Bugsnax is memorable for its writing, world, and creative premise, but its more gamified elements somewhat spoil a delicious meal. Bugsnax isn't the best version of the game it could have been, but it's still a really fun adventure.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Under The Waves
    Under the Waves is one of those games that you have to complain about, but overall you still like it. First of all, the game takes not so much the plot or gameplay as the atmosphere. Lamp retro futurism, stunningly beautiful water depths, excellent simulation of marine life, Stan's beautiful nightmares (no matter how strange it may sound) - and all this is accompanied by well-chosen music. The audio-visual series is on top, and thanks to him you forgive the game a lot. If you like nautical themes or just meditative projects where you don't have to rush and kill someone, take note of Under the Waves.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Evil Genius 2: World Domination
    Evil Genius 2: World Domination is a great base builder undermined by slow pacing, dense AI, and a little bit too much repetition. This doesn't make Evil Genius 2 a bad game at all — not in the slightest. And Rebellion have definitely stayed true to the original formula while ironing out some of the stickier annoyances.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Deceive Inc.
    Deceive Inc. will live and die by its player base and so far, it's not doing too hot. It's a shame, too, since I'm such a fan of what the game has going on mechanically. The thing that's ruining the experience for me is something that's not technically a failure of any of the game's mechanics, but rather, a failure of those playing the game to grasp its concepts. Unfortunately, it seems like when you give players guns, they're inclined to shoot them regardless of whether or not it's in line with their objectives. Because of this, however, so much of my time with Deceive Inc. was spent in frustrating matches that stood in direct opposition to what I found enjoyable about the experience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chernobylite
    Despite the flaws, something about Chernobylite feels like it's primed to enjoy cult classic status. Troubled but daring games are often the subject of smaller but passionate fanbases, and Chernobylite is nothing is not daring. Several of those gambles don't payout in the end, but the journey is always a weird one, even if not always an exciting one.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dread Nautical
    Dread Nautical has the unenviable position of following two genre giants that moved into its launch window, but it holds its own as a worthy opening act.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    No More Heroes III
    No More Heroes III is just more of the same. This game feels a decade old and like it was made for its most hardcore fans. It has all the same charm, humor, and fun gameplay, but also the same issues, mainly the dreadfully boring open world and repetitive structure. Those who played both of the two previous mainline games will know exactly what to expect here in No More Heroes III. There isn’t much evolution between them and this, and maybe there doesn’t need to be. But I still wish that the game would have matured a bit more along with its audience after all these years.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead Island 2
    If you aren't as big a mark for zombie horror as I am, there's a lot you can pick apart about Dead Island 2. It's dated, a little shallow, and is effectively over at its halfway point. It's still a good co-op game, and its story kept me interested up to the end; I can't hate a game where I can dropkick a zombie into downed power lines. If you pick up Dead Island 2, bring a couple of horror-nerd friends to Hell-A with you, and you can get a few good evenings out of it. For solo play, though, only true zombie maniacs need apply.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time
    Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time occasionally stumbles, but it often manages to be a strong showcase for the TV series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
    Fans of classic arcade games will almost certainly be eager to jump into Arthur’s sluggish boots again for another romp through this classic adventure. For those on the fence, the best approach may be to download the original game in Capcom’s Arcade Stadium and see how it feels. Resurrection captures everything about Ghosts ‘n Goblins, warts and all, with little to no compromise.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind
    Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind is an engrossing tale that fans of the visual novel and point-and-click adventure genre will enjoy. The updated art style and voice acting add much-needed layers of modernity to the game. It’s a one-and-done experience, though, so manage your expectations accordingly. Regardless, this is definitely one ghostly adventure you won’t want to miss.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Trials of Mana
    Trials of Mana is a graphically overhauled remake of a SNES classic, but it doesn't quite do enough to reach mythic status.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Back 4 Blood
    Back 4 Blood comes after a decade of L4D-likes and from the studio that made the timeless original, but it fails to capture the same magic even as well as some prior imitators.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
    Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed's love for the source material shines through, but its good ideas are hindered by a lack of content and repetitive gameplay.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cris Tales
    Cris Tales has a top-notch art style and an eclectic cast of characters that all players will come to love. Pairing that with time manipulation mechanics and a beloved genre, Cris Tales could have been one of the better games to come out of 2021. Unfortunately, a lack of diverse enemy types, standard combat, and some questionable difficulty progression outweigh the highest highs, making Cris Tales feel too out of place alongside its cohorts.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
    In all, House of Ashes feels marginally better than Little Hope, which I felt was certainly better than Man of Medan. That means The Dark Pictures entries are, by my measure, on an upward trajectory, and I sincerely hope Supermassive is able to make more of them. While I don't think this series has achieved its full potential yet, I think it's just one really great script away from achieving that. As a game, The Dark Pictures is in a great place now. As a script, this third entry in the series goes for The Descent and winds up only decent.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Soul Hackers 2
    Soul Hackers 2 is an ambitious game at war with its past, never quite daring enough to summon its full potential.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Forgive me Father
    Forgive Me Father mixes the tried and true mechanics of classic FPS's with an atmosphere so thick it couldn't be cut through with a hail of bullets.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Darius Cozmic Collection: Arcade
    There's an absurd amount of classic Shmup love here, even if these collections are a little too light on extras.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sonic Colors: Ultimate
    Sonic Colors: Ultimate brings new visuals and some new bits and bobs from the original release, but it lacks the punch of some other entries to the series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cities: Skylines II
    My overall impressions of Cities Skylines 2 at launch are that it’s a fun game that makes some head-scratching decisions at times. It doesn’t feel like a whole step forward, leaving a lot by the roadside on its journey to 2.0. Invariably, there will be loads of DLC, and modding is coming sometime after launch. This city will grow, just as our old hometown did over time. Though I’m having a lot of fun with Cities Skylines 2 and learning these new city streets, I can’t help but long for my old stomping grounds while playing it. At least right now.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir
    Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir does show its age at times, but that’s part of the game’s history and charm. The updated art style and great voice acting only help to make the experience better. The game, as well as its prequel, is an acquired taste, but fans who come into the game with proper expectations will find themselves a fun adventure.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Minecraft Dungeons
    Minecraft Dungeons offers a very Diablo-like dungeon-crawling experience without the gore and grimdark atmosphere.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Harvestella
    Harvestella cultivates its characters and story, but other mechanics aren't quite as ripe.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    GRID Legends
    Grid Legends is certainly not a bad racing game and has a lot of redeeming qualities, yet it doesn’t quite live up to the high quality usually associated with Codemasters. Games like Forza Horizon 5 are more fun to play while the likes of F1 2021 and Dirt offer more realistic and challenging gameplay. The introduction of the unpredictable AI is a welcome step in the right direction, as are the improvements made compared to its predecessor. However, Grid Legends can’t shake a poor story mode that bogs down the action and will disappoint those expecting a cohesive and exciting narrative.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor
    The fourth official expansion pack to the six-year-old MMO hardly does justice to the source material that it's based on, but it still manages to conjure up a decent adventure of its own.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Floodland
    More than anything, Floodland feels like a game that could really benefit from some updates and content changes. As it stands, there's a unique city-builder that fans of the genre will likely enjoy, but it could be one of those games that really turns into something special with the right support.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    #BLUD
    #Blud is a hard game to like. Mechanically, it’s plagued with issues that I hadn’t seen in an indie game since 2013’s Ittle Dew. The story is hard to love, too. It’s easy to blame all its faults on the inadequate game that surrounds it, but #Blud’s story is fully capable of undermining itself. That said, if you take the game as it is and ignore those problems, you’ll find that #Blud has plenty to give back. Whether you’ll find this exchange worthy, it’s up to you.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Outriders Worldslayer
    Outriders: Worldslayer is an admirable attempt to breathe new life into a solid but flawed experience. It succeeds mostly in making the problems more apparent.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Layers of Fear
    Layers of Fear is difficult to recommend to anyone but hardcore franchise or genre fans. Newcomers might as well play this package over the originals seeing as they’re the definitive versions of each game. It’s a shame that a definitive version of a Layers of Fear game still doesn’t receive high praise. Layers of Fear 2023 feels like it wants to be a more substantial remake, meanwhile being too afraid to go the extra mile. If Bloober Team took the time to radically change the titles, along with further fleshing out its frame narrative, we could have had something special.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
    SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake attempts to be a lovingly rendered throwback to the licensed 3D platformers of the early 2000s. It's hard to argue that it fails on any of those counts. As a modern game, though, it feels antiquated in ways that hold it back. Not everything needs to reach for the stars, but The Cosmic Shake would have benefited from some fresher ideas.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Watch Dogs: Legion - Bloodline
    Watch Dogs: Legion Bloodlines brings familiar faces to new places, and if you can stand the tonal in-fighting, it's a worthwhile, occasionally daring story-driven adventure.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Iron Danger
    Iron Danger is a fascinating game to try and assign a score to. It is really based around one core concept, and however far that concept takes you is how much mileage you'll get out of it. Jumping back and forth through time using mechanics reminiscent of audio or video editing software can be a unique tactical puzzle. That said, Iron Danger lacks the polish or depth to appeal much beyond that interesting concept. A lot of people will have fun with Iron Danger, but I could also see it being a game that many load up and ultimately bounce off of.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Outriders
    Outriders is a good looter-shooter at times that has some moments of greatness buried beneath a generic if well-realized sci-fi veneer. In short, Outriders is not going to dethrone the likes of Destiny from its throne, but it is a welcome distraction that’s fun for being fun, even if there are parts of it that shine less brightly.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
    Even though DBZ: Kakarot retells the same story the franchise has been telling for decades, it manages to do so in creative new ways for hardcore anime fans.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mario Strikers: Battle League
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    West of Dead
    West of Dead has plenty of great gunplay and a fascinating setting, but be prepared to die over and over and put up with an unrelentingly unfriendly continue system.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
    Little Hope renewed my faith in the Dark Pictures Anthology but is held back a bit simply from the lack of quality of life features.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Garden Story
    Garden Story shows what RPGs and top-down adventures can be like. There's depth in its foliage and a charming world at its foundation. It just seems like the dev team tried getting too much from a plant that couldn't produce enough to meet demand, and the result was a watered-down version of the ideal. Still, new seasons bring new opportunities for growth, and I very much hope to see Garden Story sprout again in a new form.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    No Straight Roads
    You really need to play No Straight Roads. While the gameplay isn't amazing, the presentation is, and it's flawed in some truly interesting ways.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nexomon: Extinction
    Nexomon: Extinction adds a healthy, welcome dose of RPG style to its story, but can't, or won't, step out from the shadows of its inspirations.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Headland
    Headland is a functional experience, but it lacks enough clever ideas or impact to make a lasting impression.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Meet Your Maker
    Meet Your Maker is a highly addictive first-person shooter/base-building hybrid. Its satisfying gameplay loop is cemented by various progression systems, filling that itch of watching bars and numbers go up at a consistent rate. The tools and systems are in place to allow for creative death traps filled with tons of hair-raising moments and satisfying encounters, further enhanced when playing with a friend. In fact, the community has already made expert use of existing content. Unfortunately, creativity can only take that content so far. Before long, deja vu will become this game’s crutch. Meet Your Maker needs significantly more content across the board to become a sustainable community experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest Treasures
    Dragon Quest Treasures isn’t a massive 100-hour epic like Dragon Quest XI. The game can still comfortably occupy a couple dozen hours at least. The islands are large and hold plenty of secrets, side quests, and monsters to discover. It’s definitely aimed at younger gamers to get them into JRPGs with its young protagonists, cute graphics, and monster collecting gameplay, but it's fun for all ages.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Legend of Mana Remastered
    Legend of Mana is vibrant and flexible in all the right ways for my preferences today, and I certainly fancy the game personally. The sheer slowness and obtuse nature of it may be too much for some players. There's a lot to see in Legend of Mana, but the experience never feels fleshed out. Fa'Diel is beautiful and enticing and hard to forget, but not because of the gameplay that binds it together.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nintendo Switch Sports
    Nintendo Switch Sports is a great way to satisfy any urge to play motion control games. Unfortunately, it doesn't make any effort at being more than that.
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