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For 1,315 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 65% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Lowest review score: 20 Wild West Online
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 897 out of 1315
  2. Mixed: 388 out of 1315
  3. Negative: 30 out of 1315
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Beyond: Two Souls
    Quantic Dream proves that even a six-year-old game can be full of new life on a converted gaming platform.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ONRUSH
    ONRUSH is a nice break from the standard fair of racers. It offers some unique modes and fun visuals as well as a solid arcade gameplay experience. It does suffer from a pretty simple combat system and some odd design choices in regards to the cosmetic shop but honestly despite these shortcomings is still a blast to play. Overall it's a fun romp of a racer that offers some fresh, intense multiplayer gaming for you and your buddies.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SEASON: A letter to the future
    A wonderful exploration of a world that is recognizable yet foreign. Fantastical ideas mix with the ordinary in a beautiful backdrop. This melancholy act of remembrance might not play to action fans but it's a truly evocative exploration of loss and change.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MotoGP 20
    When it comes to getting your bike around the track, Milestone has done an excellent job of creating a believable simulation of MotoGP racing. Since you aren’t able to physically feel the forces acting upon your body and bike, it is paramount to recreate those feelings through audio and visual cues in-game, and MotoGP 20 does this to great effect, especially when you play in one of the first-person views. My time on the track was very rewarding and gave a completely different experience than the four-wheeled sims on the market. I wish that same feeling carried over into the off-track activities.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Atomic Heart: Enchantment Under the Sea
    Atomic Heart: Enchantment Under the Sea explores what happened after the true ending of the base game and Trapped in Limbo DLC, continuing the story of the Nechaev couple in a great way. While not without its drawbacks, it is an exemplary DLC, which brought additions to the plot, a pleasant combat with new mechanics and weapons, and a little bit of new music.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Outward
    Outward is a fun and unique experience for those who desire the harder type of gameplay reminiscent of Souls like games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
    I am currently sitting at about 40 hours into the game and have beaten the main story, I would highly recommend Dragon Ball Z Kakarot to any fan out there. If you are looking for a serious fighting game, this is not for you. I would point this player to something more like Dragon Ball Z Fighters. If you are looking for a game that brings out your inner dragon ball anime-loving child then this is perfect for you. My only suggestion would be to not over-analyze what is missing but enjoy the new content and soak up the overall experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization VI
    It’s clear to see that Civ 6 is going to be one of my most-played Switch games, because that’s just the kind of game it is. You can’t say no to one more turn, and I can already foresee many times where my feet fall asleep in the bathroom.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Super Meat Boy
    It’s now 8 years old, but Super Meat Boy is still one of the best platformers in recent memory. Perfectly simple controls, great level design, and grotesque but cute humor make a very memorable experience. When Super Meat Boy Forever lands on the Switch, you can bet we’ll be playing that too.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Project Warlock
    Project Warlock is a delightful tribute to 90’s shooters. It manages to find a perfect balance between old and new all the while still being its own entity. The console port is exceptionally well handled and offers some great options for players. The game attention to detail really helps make PW stand out among others retro titles in the genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    EVE Echoes
    With Eve Echoes, developer CCP set out to bring the success of their epic space MMO, Eve Online, to mobile devices. Their recreation of New Eden required a few tweaks and changes to accommodate casual gameplay of the mobile masses but it stays true enough to its original DNA to attract the hardcore MMOer as well. With a cash shop that doesn't ruin the game for free to play gamers or destroy the competitive player-driven economy, it shouldn't be too long before we start hearing about gigantic PVP battles like the ones Eve Online has brought us in the past.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Moonlighter
    Overall the two halves of the game fit together very well and combine to make an interesting game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Yakuza Remastered Collection
    The Yakuza Remastered Collections is definitely a worthy pack with a bunch of new additions to the original game and enhanced visuals that makes it fit roughly into the current-gen gaming platforms. Although the collection should’ve arrived earlier than Yakuza 6, yet you shouldn’t miss it if you are eager to dig into Kazuma Kiryu’s past.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Into the Breach
    Something every strategy fan should try.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Samurai Shodown
    One of the more unique entries in the fighting game genre in recent years. It’s flashy, stylish and unique, and it drives home the importance of fighting game fundamentals that will help create the next great FGC legends in the coming years. It’s beautiful story mode and bevy of versus challenges will keep anyone occupied for quite some times, though it’s disappointing tutorial modes can do with a bit of patching in additional lessons in the future.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Samurai Shodown
    Samurai Shodown, the reboot, for the Nintendo Switch carries on the traditions from the game's original introduction. With plenty of battle mode options and a plethora of unique characters to choose from boredom shouldn't happen anytime soon. The game's mechanics focus more on timely execution of a move versus stringing together a complex set of combos. This mechanic alone opens up the doors for more players, even those who are "fighting game challenged"!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Maliki : Poison Of The Past
    Maliki: Poison of the Past offers a uniquely charming experience that captures the original spirit of the series. This lighthearted adventure blends ridiculous humor with genuinely serious themes, creating a distinctive atmosphere. While the action elements might not deliver pulse-pounding excitement, the game engages players through numerous other compelling aspects. It will undoubtedly earn its rightful place in genre fans' libraries, offering both newcomers and longtime fans plenty of reasons to fall in love with this universe - whether for the first time or all over again.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Vaporum
    The developers did a great job of updating a genre that has been buried by the sands of time. They took an old-school dungeon crawl, added a fresh coat of paint (no crappy 8-bit graphics here), dropped it into a fresh Steampunk setting, and added some modern mechanics while staying true to the genre. The story was well told, but it would have been better had it been as unique as the setting.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Furi
    As an example of boss fights at their finest, Furi is a great game. And when it was over, I felt like I’d achieved something, even on easy mode. I suppose the reason I’m a little disappointed in the game is that it left me wanting more and that’s a good thing. Furi is out today, January 11th, on Nintendo Switch. If you’ve yet to play it elsewhere and love the premise, give it a look.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Seven Knights -Time Wanderer-
    Overall, I give a lot of credit to Netmarble for a very good RPG especially since it was originally designed for mobile and then had to be changed up to meet the needs of the traditional console game. I have enjoyed playing it for hours on end and it is worth every penny of the $19.99 USD that is being charged for it on the Switch. It is simple to learn and play through and fun for anyone who likes RPGs.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Iron Harvest
    Overall, Iron Harvest 1920 is a solid title to buy and play. It is available on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 right now for $49.99 USD. It gives you the story of a role-playing game with the fun factor of a AAA RTS title. Once you get past the length of the first few missions and into the meat of the story you will see just how big it can get.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
    F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is a very beautiful Metroidvania with some backtracking that won’t interfere with your exploration of the game’s story. The plot is able to easily grab and hold players’ attention without being boring. The game also features some interesting decisions when it comes to classic Metroidvania mechanics.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA 2K18
    If you don’t care about playing online, don’t care about optional microtransactions, and can stand the ups and downs of bugs that will be patched, NBA 2K18 is the best basketball game of the year and probably of the past decade. It’s a shame that some polish and poor business choices weigh it down.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout
    It has a wonderful crafting system.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut
    Nikoderiko: Director's Cut offers players a unique experience that combines a gripping narrative, engaging storyline, vibrant graphics, and addictive, intuitive gameplay. Moderate difficulty allows you to enjoy the platformer with children or a partner who has no experience with such games.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nine Parchments
    Nine Parchments is a solid twin-stick, isometric, Action RPG with some great multiplayer fun. As a single player title, it does begin to feel a bit repetitive but this is offset by the exceptionally fun multiplayer. If you own a Switch or PC, or other console and are looking for something to scratch that twin-stick shooter itch but with a magical twist, Nine Parchments is definitely worth checking out.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Aragami: Shadow Edition
    Aragami: Shadow Edition is a top-notch stealthy, almost puzzle/adventure hybrid game that allows you to play through zones the way you want. You can teleport from shadow to shadow or sneak and crouch or simply stealth kill all that get in your way. The game rewards all forms of play especially if you stick to that plan all the way through the chapter.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
    It lightens up on the story consequences from your actions and allows a much more liberated approach to your gameplay in which I found myself gleefully slaughtering guards more than creeping around corners.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Battlerite
    For those looking for a PvP-intensive MOBA, Battlerite delivers some of the best small-scale battles you can find. Rounds are quick, but gameplay is addictive and fluid enough that you can continually play without realizing it. Though it may not have much depth, Battlerite has lots of action packed into an easy to learn package.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Retro City Rampage DX
    On the Switch, in handheld mode, it plays marvelously, though I admit the chaotic action is a bit rough to follow on the smaller screens.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Robocraft Infinity
    Robocraft Infinity has released recently and continues to show its great game status with each and every playthrough on it. The game comes in with a low price tag, 19.99 USD for the base version of the game with a Deluxe and Ultimate bundle available for sale as well. The game is fun and the graphics are very good while playing on the Xbox One X. It comes in with 4k enhanced gameplay for the ultimate bot building and duelling experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack
    The story has especially pulled me in.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
    If you own a Nintendo Switch, you want this game, period. I didn’t know I wanted this mashup, but now that we have it, I can’t wait for the DLC, and I definitely want sequels.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Vampyr
    Add to that the ability to upgrade you weapons and create potions to not help you but to cure the sick for even more delicious experience points and Vampyr hits a lot of corner stone's making for an excellent RPG. If you enjoy your story a bit on the darker side and making choices that matter, than give Vampyr a try. Vampyr is available on steam beginning June 5th for $49.99 USD, and it's worth every penny.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Helldivers 2
    Helldivers 2 is an exciting adventure for a group of friends who have long dreamed of immersing themselves in cooperative action and spending time together. Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony worked together to surprise the community, create a very high-quality game and open a portal to an incredibly fun universe.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Spelunker Party!
    While Spelunker Party is definitely not your traditional platformer, playing through the game either solo or with a group is great fun. Though completionists will not be able to collect everything on their own, the quality of the game and sheer amount of things to do make this a great game to pick up. If the large number of items there are to collect in each level do not keep you feeling rewarded, the solving of increasingly difficult platforming sections will.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shakedown Hawaii
    Shakedown Hawaii one-ups Retro City Rampage in almost every way, and is most certainly a must-play on the Nintendo Switch.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Banner Saga 3
    A thrilling final chapter.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Goosebumps: Dead of Night
    Goosebumps Dead Of Night won't provide the longest or most challenging experience for hardcore gamers. For most of us, it serves as a wonderful homage to the Goosebumps franchise. Its family-friendly content makes a game that households with younger gamers can enjoy with, or without, their parents. Even those not fully versed in the Goosebumps series will find plenty of characters here that seem awfully familiar. At the end of the day, it's an excitingly fun experience because who wouldn't find fun in blasting and being chased by life-size Gummy Bears?
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a great game. If you’re a fan of the series, this is a great addition to the family. If you’ve never played the rebooted series before, I would recommend starting with Wolfenstein: The New Order, if you don’t you won’t be able to follow the story very well at all. While Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus has its flaws, I think it’s a definite buy.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition
    Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch is a surprisingly pleasurable port of a rather hefty console game. Whether you're a dinosaur fan or not there is plenty of fun here for fans and newcomers to the sim genre. It would have been naive to not assume that the graphics would take some loss as compared to the more powerful competitor consoles. If you can live with that and the abundance of small text to be read then the tradeoffs are worth the portability.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disco Dodgeball Remix
    A fun and competitive multiplayer game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tunic
    Tunic is an isometric action game where players take on the role of a small fox on a big adventure in an unforgiving world. It might look cute, but it is far from soft, presenting a unique, cleverly mixed fusion of Souls-like combat and Zelda-like exploration and puzzles.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Sims 4: Discover University
    Jam packed with new features that offer hours of continuous fun - if you can find them.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Trek to Yomi
    Actually playing Trek to Yomi is not as much fun as just looking at it. Combat turns the game's 3D world into 2D, forcing you to fight on a single axis. You can move left or right, rotate to collide with enemies, attack or block, and that's pretty much it. Those expecting a super-difficult task might be disappointed, but with the developers going down the path of getting attention rather than creating a new Sifu and Devolver Digital doing the publishing duties, it's certainly going to be an interesting project nonetheless. I think Wild Flying Hog has done an excellent job of helping the player go from a beginner swordsman to an experienced samurai.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blacktail
    Blacktail is one of the most unexpected, original and atmospheric games not only of December, but of the entire outgoing year. Of course, the authors still lack experience and skill, but they approached the concept of an adventure about the young Baba Yaga with soul and scope.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Aragami: Shadow Edition
    Overall, the game comes in as a previous release that was ported to the Nintendo Switch, and it is a very well made stealth game. Releasing on February 21, 2019, the price of the game is set on the Nintendo store at $29.99 USD. The download itself isn’t that big so you won’t have to worry about removing anything from your system unless you are without a memory card and already full to the system specs. Have fun with this one but be careful when trying to make your way through each level.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    High on Life
    It is noticeable with what pleasure the developers created High on Life and how they fooled around in the process. During the passage, you are immersed deeper and deeper into this absurd world, expecting new surprises and never ceasing to smile. The gameplay is not perfect, but the Roiland team is gaining experience very quickly - hopefully, over time, they will be able to release something really amazing.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cosmic Star Heroine
    Cosmic Star Heroine is an homage to classic 90s sci-fi RPGS, and it works really well to evoke that sense of adventure. It may be a short affair, but its combat mechanics are tight, the drudgery of traditional JRPGs is wiped away by clever design decisions, and at fifteen bucks, it's well worth the price of entry.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition
    SteamWorld Heist was an excellent game when it launched in 2015, and it’s still excellent today on the Switch. Offering a familiar world and style with a new way to play amid the robots, it’s a strategy game that belongs on every Switch.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FAR: Changing Tides
    FAR: Changing Tides has no enemies, leveling, or missions. It's just a beautiful game. It has only you, nature and the ship, which will take almost all of your attention. Well, there are obstacles to overcome. It is ideal for those who like to relax while watching the beautiful views. And for those who spend hours in the garage trying to start their car.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest
    SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest is an excellent RTS with RPG elements that smoothed out many rough edges of its predecessor. The developers put a great deal of effort into the expansion in order to improve the game in every aspect.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rad
    RAD is a nice throwback to the eighties alongside being a decent roguelite. It won't be a roguelike you put over a hundred hours into, but it will give you enough value for its $19.99 price point. Double Fine hit the mark on making RAD stand out, despite having shortcomings around combat and performance issues when too much is going on.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FRACTER
    Fracter is a dark yet hauntingly refreshing puzzle game. The game is short in story and length but priced fairly to match. Each of the levels was relatively complex and contained unique and fun brain teasers without causing one to become frustratingly mad. Any puzzle fanatic looking for a "quick fix" should add this one to their "wish list"!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Time Loader
    Time Loader features a beautifully created complex world with a variety of well-constructed paths, puzzles and riddles presented to players from the point of view of a tiny robotic car. Even seemingly mundane things take on new interesting forms during the game. Seemingly trivial things can be used in creative ways during the playthrough and even force you to reconsider your attitude towards the surroundings and the story at large.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Killer Frequency
    I was immediately captivated by the well-written dialogues between the characters in the game. They allow you to empathize with the heroes, understand their motives and experiences. This creates a sense of closeness and involvement in what is happening. In addition, the game has excellent emotional voice acting in English.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FIFA 18
    It is the little things added to FIFA that always set the game apart. The stadiums, the feel of the game, even trash blowing across the pitch make you feel like you are in a real match. EA has been on a mission to make all of these elements a strong part of the game to put any fan into the matchday insanity. We had a lot of fun with FIFA 2018 and will continue to play for a while.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    R.B.I. Baseball 21
    Overall, R.B.I. Baseball 21 is a great game to play solo or with other people, even younger children. It is an easy-to-learn title that brings you real-world rosters so that you can play with the people you love from your chosen team.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
    Etrian Odyssey V is a fun and interesting game for anyone who likes a bit of challenge and isn’t put off by having to create your own maps. There’s a good balance between explaining enough to get the player started in figuring things out and leaving a lot to be discovered. The combat system is also deep and allows for a lot of customization and strategic choices.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Guacamelee! 2
    Guacamelee 2 is a perfect sequel, but I still can't help wish there was a bit more ingenuity too.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Along the Edge
    If you need a peaceful break from shooter games or the doldrums of fantasy-filled role-playing games then you can do no better than taking a look at Along The Edge. While considered a "game" it's clear that non-gaming mature book readers can find something to enjoy here as well! What you'll find is an engrossing visual, interactive experience that can easily be enjoyed on the go. It's a "game" where your choices matter and they have a visual impact on the source material. It certainly would make a strong candidate for anyone's "Book Club"!
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metro Exodus
    Metro Exodus is an aspirational game. It reaches high and dares to try big, bold ideas.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
    This remake of a Gameboy Advance classic will hopefully find some new followers on this newer system. The easy-going, laid back, open-world style might not be the perfect fit for everyone. The game's tried-and-true formula, with short calendar days, seems to be a prime fit for short gameplay stints, especially for people who have busy lives.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tides of Tomorrow
    Tides of Tomorrow builds gameplay around a bold new feature, the asynchronous multiplayer, that will affect both your game and the game of the Tidewalkers to follow. Between the choices of your forerunner and your own decisions, no two playthroughs will be alike. And some decisions of your decisions will raise interesting questions from the very beginning of the game: environmental, ethical, moral, sociopolitical, and even existential.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Autonauts
    Autonauts is a fantastic little base-builder that gives players the chance to build and program their own robots. As players progress, the hands off approach may not appeal to everyone, but the ability to make your robots as simple or as complex as you want opens up the game for many hours of fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Warhammer: Chaosbane
    Progression is a bit slower than similar games on the market but that is not necessarily a bad thing.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dauntless
    A marvellous co-op action RPG wrapped into a wonderful and fun monster hunting game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Battle Chef Brigade
    The hunting beat’em up portion of the game is responsive and requires timing and coordination while the cooking segment requires time management and nimble matching capabilities.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
    A shining example of classic platforming with just the right amount of frustrating challenge.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    World of Warships: Legends
    World of Warships: Legends has the same fun, fast-paced gameplay we are accustomed to getting from the 'World of' franchise. Instead of just porting over an exact copy of the PC version, Wargaming has built a new version just for consoles. They have streamlined many of the game systems and have reduced the overall number of ships available compared to other platforms, but they have created a good base for consoles, and I would expect Wargaming to expand the game as time goes on. As expected for a Wargaming product, the cash shop is heavy-handed, but a player is still able to access top tier ships with a little effort.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Frozen Synapse 2
    While the single-player campaign is a little lackluster, the core of the game in both single and multiplayer is the tactical combat, and Mode 7 has hit a home run with this piece of the game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    CastleStorm
    Castlestorm is a light-hearted, fairly in-depth Tower defense game that offers some unique mechanics, quirky story, and fairly solid controls. It is hampered a bit by the Switch analog sticks and repetitiveness due to the nature of the genre, however overall it's a fun title.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Jamestown+
    Jamestown+ is a strange trip through space-age colonial times. Take control of several ships with dozens of optional load outs and protect Roanoke and Jamestown alongside John Smith from the allied forces of the Spanish and the Martians. While the premise may seem weird and hokey, the gameplay is solid, fun, and is sure to satisfy shoot'em up fans for hours with multiple difficulties, unlockable game modes, and additional challenge tiers.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
    Tales of Vesperia may very well be the best JRPG on the Nintendo Switch, even if it's over a decade old. I'd love to see more games get the port treatment to the Switch, but even more than that I'm hoping that the series leads decide to bring the next game to the Nintendo console at launch. Recommended for any fans of the series or the JRPG genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Dandara
    Dandara is a game all fans of Metroidvanias will want to try. It’s on the PS4, Switch, PC, and even iOS for a mere $12. Its adventure isn’t a super lengthy one, but for a game this unique, the handful of hours you’ll spend with the Brazilian-made game will be more than worth the price of admission. Recommended.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The King is Watching
    The King is Watching is one of the most addictive roguelite strategies of this year. It has excellent visuals, humor and variability in settlement development. So far the game has problems with randomness and balance, but this only makes the playthrough more interesting.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Crashlands
    The loop of crafting new gear, finding new locations, and crafting slightly new gear gets tiresome eventually, but the story and exploration is just enough to keep you going to see this quest to its end.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Swords of Ditto
    Its issues of repetitive combat and odd looting problems do hold it back from being truly amazing but Sword of Ditto is a solid offering that pulls on the nostalgic heartstrings of my youth with its legend of Zelda inspirations and superb handling of the roguelike mechanics.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    KARMA: The Dark World
    KARMA: The Dark World cannot be called a masterpiece: the gameplay is uneven, and the metaphorical plot is interrupted quite suddenly, as if the story is not told to the end. But it is definitely a worthy psychological thriller, which keeps you in suspense until the very end and cleverly plays with emotions, so much so that you get an uncomfortable feeling of being in this monstrous dystopia.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Everything
    A solid game, but not for everyone, Everything is all about exploration, curiosity, and looking to what's around the next corner. If you're not worried about scores, the big boss fight, and want a game that you can chill out with while you listen to great music, then Everything is for you.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Evil Within 2
    Mikami’s new game may not compare to the horrific Resident Evil 7, but it doesn’t have to either. The Evil Within 2 is a memorable and compelling game all on its own, and one that deserves to be played by horror fans and action game fans alike. The frustrations of the first game (which have been documented by others) are non-existent here and instead, this sequel outshines its predecessor in almost every aspect. Next time, just give us a bit better story and dialog, and a more interesting protagonist.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Wandersong
    Wandersong is a charming, heart-filled musical-adventure. For fans of the puzzle-adventure genre, there is a lot to be had here but where Wandersong really shines, lies in its spirited, charismatic characters and unique story line. Wandersong isn't afraid to make fun of the usual heroic tropes found in many games on the market, but still finds a way to make the player stay connected to what is going on. Come for the adventure, but stay for a song.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Pinstripe
    A tale of a man at the end of his life, his rope, and his wits trying to save the only thing he holds dear is not one you'd expect to be so funny, so spooky, and so gripping.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Prey: Mooncrash
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Valkyria Chronicles 4
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Just Cause 4
    If you love open world games that let you loose to just play with things and see what kind of mayhem you can create, there's no better series than Just Cause 4. And while this holiday season is filled to the brim with new games, I would strongly advise against sleeping on Rico's latest adventure. It's one you'll be guaranteed to have dozens of hours of fun with.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Steven Universe: Save the Light
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Smoke and Sacrifice
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    World of Final Fantasy Maxima
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    World to the West
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ghostory
    Don’t let the pixels fool you into thinking this will be an easy feat. Maybe it will be for some of you people out there who are good with puzzles it will be. In the end, though it will be a good time and a good challenge. To those who pick up this cool indie title on October 23rd let me know down below what level stumped you the longest and which you had to skip.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jotun: Valhalla Edition
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Strayed Lights
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hand of Fate 2
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game
    Overall ATOM RPG stands tall on its own feet making for a great first entry by this dev team into the world of post-apocalyptic isometric RPG survival games.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Heavy Rain
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fuser
    Fuser is a game that, strangely, reminds me more of Occupy White Walls, than Rock Band. It’s a genre mashing experience that bursts out of the screen, borrowing ideas where ever it needs to but rarely confining itself to the preconceptions we might have from another rhythm game. Once you’ve pushed past the tutorials and evolved your own style, Fuser reveals it’s real intent, music. Fuser is the nearest Harmonix has come to present a title that is all about creating your own sound, stepping up on stage and discovering what works. As you master your art, Fuser rewards you with more than just cosmetics because it’s simply a joy to play. grab Fuser if you’re ready to fend off the dreary autumn blues with a burst of colour and a blast of bass to boot.
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