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  • 10% same as the average critic
  • 39% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Knights And Bikes
Lowest review score: 10 Soda Drinker Pro
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,819 out of 3616
  2. Mixed: 1,640 out of 3616
  3. Negative: 157 out of 3616
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4
    The action is expertly metered against moments of exploration and light puzzling, creating the right balance of highs and lows that promotes extended bouts of gameplay.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    King Oddball
    King Oddball seems to constantly transmit some sort of secret message to your brain demanding that you give it one last try.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    One Way Trip
    The whole time you feel you are playing through a disjointed connection of apparitions that tie a loose story together, all a bit too far removed to create any meaningful attachment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Featherpunk Prime
    Repetitive level formatting is a curse many roguelites have to contend with to some degree, but it rarely strikes as soon as the one hour mark.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ray Gigant
    I have to give credit where credit is due and that lies mainly in the consistently stunning visuals, the beautiful graphics, and the interesting variety of music.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Metrico+
    There are no set patterns, no connection or justification; just arbitrary cause and effect. For the most part you can’t take what you’ve learned with you from one puzzle to another and that, for me at least, is where the frustration comes from.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X
    Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X is more of the same but better, and for most that’s all it needed to be. It’s got new songs, a new and improved structure, and so many customisation options that it’s hard to imagine you could ever tire of it all. And so with its beautiful graphics, great animations and classic Project DIVA gameplay, Project DIVA X is undoubtedly the definitive Hatsune Miku experience.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    WWI: Verdun - Western Front
    It’s a refreshing change from the rest of the first-person shooters and goes to great lengths to ground itself in reality.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Turing Test
    It’s the sort of plot with so many layers, so many questions and so few definitive answers that it’s likely to keep you up at night.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Inversus
    Inversus packs a lot to love into a little package and it just works. The gameplay is smooth, the mechanics are solid and deep, and the soundtrack is perfectly tuned to the game. I admit that I didn’t catch the bug for Inversus when I first played, but I have it now and I like it.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dogos
    An exact middle of the road kind of game that could have been something great for the genre if the execution was better implemented.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Panda Love
    Panda Love bears little worth. It’s hard to justify paying the small fee for it on Wii U seeing as how you can play it for free online.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Stories of Bethem: Full Moon
    It’s not perfect, it may be frustrating at times, but Stories of Bethem manages to capture the essence of games of the 90s: when having fun was the only thing that mattered.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Emily Wants To Play
    Achieves what it sets out to do fantastically – scare the absolute bejesus out of you.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One Troll Army
    It’s an interesting mix between butt-kicking horde fighting and resource-managing tower defence that challenges you to find the right mixture between the two.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Action News Heroes
    Action News Heroes is a mediocre shooter that is brought down even further by its annoying music, frustrating rating system, and lack of replayability.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Armikrog
    Armikrog on the Xbox One isn’t as good an experience as it was on the PC, which still wasn’t perfect by any means. Its puzzles aren’t particularly strong, the control scheme is problematic, and it has the odd technical issue, but yet for fans of the genre it’s still worth a playthrough if only for the beautiful audio and visuals and likeable characters.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet
    When a game has such a unique premise in terms of its gameplay, I find it disappointing to see it limited by the same traditional modes as in the average fighting game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Valley
    It is unfortunate that the game is a rehash of almost every popular indie game from 2012 onwards, because it starts off fairly well.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Absolute Drift: Zen Edition
    Often contrasting a white background with bright block objects, there could not have been a better mix for a game all about avoiding things.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Worms W.M.D
    The vehicles radically change the gameplay but are in keeping with the outrageous power and unpredictability of Worms combat.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
    The incredible proliferation of options when it comes to routing your way through some of the larger environments is a clear standout.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Final Station
    Do My Best Games’ first foray into game development is a fantastic one. They really have “done their best” and created something wholly unique, tense and with more going on than first meets the eye.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Momentum
    Momentum requires pixel perfect movement and precision to the point of insanity. The only option for progress is through trial and error. Over and over and over.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Binaries
    While Binaries doesn’t necessarily break the mold, it shows itself to be a puzzle worth solving.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hue
    Clear and concise art style, atmospheric audio, well-designed puzzles and replayability are what Hue offers for a very modest price.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Turing Test
    The puzzles in The Turing Test are all impressive and smartly designed. Some offer relatively simple solutions while others truly test your mental mettle.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Huntsman: Winter's Curse
    The Huntsman: Winter’s Curse works as a fun side trip into the Disney Universe of the same name; a little detour headed by a worthy cast. As an RPG? It unfortunately struggles to hit its mark way too often.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Alone With You
    However, as a final product, Alone With You is still very-much worth investing in due to the fantastic story it tells and the game’s palpable world. It’s just a shame however, that these features of the game weren’t simply left alone.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lion Quest
    Ultimately I recommend Lion Quest as a sale title. Although I don’t see myself returning to it to find hidden keys, gems, or to grind out high scores in the arcade mode, I most definitely will keep it installed as a relaxation tool.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Attack on Titan
    Some bits are not needed, there’s a lot of filler, and a lot that gets repetitive, but I still had a lot of fun with it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Assetto Corsa
    It’s a real shame that Assetto Corsa is stuck with uninspiring modes and presentation issues as the actual act of driving is engrossing and rewarding.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death
    Unless you’re really desperate for some anime girls and mechs, you can find much better dungeon crawling experiences elsewhere.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bound
    While it may feel a bit too brief and its gameplay elements are largely underwhelming, Bound’s charming and intelligent story allow it to overcome its flaws in design and remain a satisfying and captivating experience.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Uno
    Ultimately, if you enjoy Uno then you’ll probably enjoy this version of it.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Typoman: Revised
    Despite having cool atmosphere and unique ideas, Typoman: Revised‘s puzzles and platforming leave a lot to be desired.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Descendant: Episode 3: What Lies Beneath
    What Lies Beneath features frustrating puzzles, confusing voice actor swaps, and all around unnecessary changes – but still manages to squeeze in a bit of interesting storytelling.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Land It!
    Land It! is going to give you a solid 10-12 hours game time in the career mode and then endless hours of challenging gameplay in the Endless mode.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tricky Towers
    If you’re a Plus member and you haven’t yet downloaded this fantastic party game, I highly recommend that you do so quickly. Even if you’re not a Plus member, this game is certainly worthwhile if you have some friends that fancy a solid physics-based puzzle game.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Bohemian Killing
    It’s a short experience end to end which sprouted from a solid idea, but whose ambition far exceeded the capabilities of the developers. Maybe consider it if it’s extremely heavily on sale, but for it’s current price point you’d be much better served buying a good book.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Green Game: TimeSwapper
    Green Game: TimeSwapper fails to introduce anything new, in terms of gameplay, to help differentiate itself from being just another generic puzzle game.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Kingdom: New Lands
    For those who want clear guidelines on how to progress, many will find the obfuscation and mystery of Kingdom tiring after a while. For those who want to know how to get platinum gamerscore, or how to beat the game in the quickest way possible, again, Kingdom will stubbornly refuse to comply with those needs.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blade Ballet
    Despite the lack of originality on display, each mode is quite a bit of fun. Bringing a few friends over and throwing on a game of Blade Ballet is far from a bad idea. Actually, I dare say it would be a fine choice.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    No Man's Sky
    Speaking as a fan of a more relaxed paced games, as an owner and backer of both Elite: Dangerous and Star Citizen and as a wannabe Minecraft survival-mode architect, I find it incredibly easy to look past No Man’s Sky’s admittedly rough exterior and see the brightly shining diamond beneath and I think I’m going to playing it for a long time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Near Death
    Everything from the plot to the in-game models to the user interface is uncomplicated and utilitarian. The developers seem to have focused on creating an immersive Antarctic setting that feels brutal and imposing, and to that respect, they succeeded.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Renowned Explorers: More To Explore
    Even with a few minor missteps Renowned Explorers: More to Explore improves on an already spectacular game. By itself Renowned Explorers had few weak points mainly with its eventual, repetition of content. In More to Explore this is fixed while adding the campfire, which provides even more wacky adventures and events for the already charismatic characters to go through.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Anode
    That said, Anode‘s incredibly low price alone makes this a recommended purchase for all Xbox One owners. When you also add in the crisp visuals and variety of great game modes it’s enough to raise it above many similar efforts out there.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kelvin and the Infamous Machine
    If you prefer more laid-back puzzle games, maybe still give Kelvin a chance but bring a friend. Two heads are better than one after all and you definitely won’t regret it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slain: Back from Hell
    Does Back From Hell “redeem” the initial disappointing release? In my eyes, absolutely. Like a medieval sinner turned to a life of holy demon-slaying knighthood, it claws its way back into the light over a pile of steaming gore-matted corpses. And if that’s not metal, I don’t know what is.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Little King's Story
    If you missed out on the game’s original release or the Vita version, New Little King’s Story, the PC version is the perfect opportunity to catch up on this too often overlooked little gem.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force
    Considering all that it has to offer, Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is probably the best JRPG currently available on the PS4 (although stiff competition is incoming)
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Brut@l
    It may not constantly beckon you back, but when you do dive in you’ll realise it is one of the better dungeon crawlers out right now. It’s bursting at the seems with love for this genre, and some of that might just rub off on you after a while.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Muv-Luv
    If you’re willing to invest the time in three lengthy visual novels, finish these two off early, so you can enjoy what is touted as a great third entry (which I’m excited to see) released later this year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lovely Planet Arcade
    Lovely Planet Arcade is a twitch shooter that will kick your butt, pat your wounds, and give you butterfly kisses that turn into literal butterflies.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Obliteracers
    While you probably won’t play it on your own for very long due to the lack of matchmaking and career mode challenges, Obliteracers makes for a fairly entertaining experience when played in local multiplayer.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
    Those who put in the time will be rewarded with deeply strategic gameplay, beautiful environments and a surprisingly insightful story.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chambara
    Offering no single-player or online options, team ok’s love letter to the 90s yearns for the day when couch co-op reigned supreme.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    If you liked Space Invaders but find it to be a bit too “retro”, then Hyperspace Invaders II could well be the perfect game for your pixel-destroying frenzy.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 1: Realm of Shadows
    It’s easy to say that Batman: The Telltale Series Episode 1 – Realm of Shadows is one of Telltale’s best first episodes yet.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Riptide GP: Renegade
    Similar to a good RPG, any time spent with Riptide GP: Renegade is not wasted, even in defeat.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Road to Ballhalla
    It is a shame that every level is so well done and all required so much work, in terms of visual and audio presentation, that it means there are so few levels overall.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hyper Light Drifter
    The trouble with Hyper Light Drifter is that it’s frequently just too obscure and too difficult to truly enjoy.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dungeon Punks
    The best word I can use is probably ‘clunky’, but putting it rather bluntly, Dungeon Punks controls as well as a dead horse.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Krai Mira
    If you’re a more casual RPG player, there are likely enough issues to be prohibitive. Altogether, though, if Krai Mira looks like something you would enjoy, there’s a good chance that you will. It’s no masterwork, but Krai Mira has a solid foundation, and with continued support and updates, has promise. In its current state, however, its experience still feels unfinished.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zombie Night Terror
    The graphics, music and story of the game are part of what really makes Zombie Night Terror a puzzle game that sticks out to me.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
    Within half a dozen hours, party members move from distant strangers to lifelong companions. These shifts feel completely unnatural and alienate the player from forming emotional connections.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Raining Blobs
    I did enjoy my first hour or so with Raining Blobs but after that it became obvious that there really wasn’t anything that kept me wanting to come back for more.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Headlander
    It’s a simple game in its approach: its mechanics are not over-wrought or complicated, but it’s top quality fun. Headlander is of the few games in recent memories to garner a true belly laugh.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    ABZU
    Austin Wintory’s masterful and emotive score is ultimately the perfect accompaniment… the soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful from start to finish.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Wind-up Knight 2
    For all the eye-rolling curses, however, when a stage comes together with just the right amount of clever construction and fair fights, one can see the promise inside Wind-up Knight 2.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overcooked!
    Overcooked has so much to offer for someone who loves playing games with their friends but, for those of you lone wolves, single player is a little bit of a drag.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BoxBoxBoy!
    Like with so many Nintendo platformers, the controls and physics are so rock solid that the mere acts of running and jumping making playing a pleasure.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure
    Demetrios – The BIG Cynical Adventure is a fairly underwhelming and disappointing experience.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition
    Ultimately feels padded out and by the end of the game I couldn’t wait for it to be over.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ninja Pizza Girl
    Overall though, Ninja Pizza Girl is a thoroughly enjoyable game while it lasts, despite a few frustrations.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Deed: Dynasty
    Ultimately, its value depends on your patience and capacity for high repetition. For me, I wasn’t terribly keen on The Deed: Dynasty, but I can see these developers heading in a promising direction, and I hope to see more of what they have to offer in the future.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Necropolis
    It’s a really solid game which will only benefit from improvements in AI, aesthetic polish and more ambiguous loot. Necropolis rewards those who put the effort into decoding the weirdness, and while some may not appreciate that, for those who do, it’s a game worth investing in.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ethan: Meteor Hunter
    There’s nothing waiting for you apart from harder, more infuriating puzzles, and unless you’re an actual masochist, I don’t think you’ll find much fun either.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This Is the Police
    It might rub some people up the wrong way in light of the current sensitivity surrounding US law enforcement, but it should be said that, while it might exhibit less tact in dealing with some of those situations that hit closer to home, This Is The Police still gives the player the ultimate choice: they can choose to do what’s morally right or… not.
    • 15 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Orc Slayer
    Cooply Solutions’ Orc Slayer delivers the experience one would expect from such a title at such a price. Unless slaying Orcs by the bucketloads is an itch that you desperately must scratch, there is not much of a reason to pick this up.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Human: Fall Flat
    Human: Fall Flat is without a doubt an interesting little game. The dream-like tone is achieved to great effect, and the core gameplay hook is a solid one that has theoretically limitless possibilities. It is a shame therefore that there are only eight levels, which can be quickly played through in around five hours, and that only a few feel like a true sandbox.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Assembly
    Without a doubt, The Assembly is one of the first high-quality, content-rich VR games, and if this is any indication to go by, then VR narrative games are going to be a huge and exciting chunk in that VR pie. [Tested with HTC Vive]
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Song of the Deep
    Song of the Deep doesn’t simply shine in one place more than another because there are so many elements that all come together to make this game truly fantastic.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Maldita Castilla EX: Cursed Castilla
    Anyone looking for a challenging action-packed 2D adventure won’t go far wrong with Maldita Castilla EX.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Spy Chameleon
    Spy Chameleon is a novel, entertaining and creative title that is well-designed and fully captivating.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Knot
    There really isn’t much else to discuss about Knot; it’s an okay game in its own right. Ultimately, it is a simple puzzle game with some enjoyable gameplay that never expands beyond its original premise.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hero Defense - Haunted Island
    Hero Defense – Haunted Island is a great example of a game that makes micromanagement fun.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence
    The Lion’s Song: Episode 1 – Silence is a short yet very enjoyable experience.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux
    Overall Cast of the Seven Godsends isn’t a bad game; it’s just an unreasonably challenging one.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hunter's Legacy
    The price of the game is highly reasonable given how fun it is and the extent of the content.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gal*Gun: Double Peace
    Gal*Gun Double Peace may simply be a juvenile story packaged with shallow gameplay, but for anyone that enters with an open mind, I think they’ll find it to be a heartily entertaining affair.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kerbal Space Program
    Fun, challenging, creative, rewarding; bust out your old sketchbooks and build that dream machine from your childhood.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Daydreamer: Awakened Edition
    As a gamer of over 30 years, I truly understand the impulse to bring back old-school mechanics and had they been executed well, Daydreamer: Awakened Edition would be an easy game to recommend. However, this isn’t the case and I find it to be one of the worst games I’ve played this year.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    10 Second Ninja X
    Proving that a simple concept can be a highly enjoyable one, especially when the element of competition is added into the mix, it’s a game more than worthy of being added to your growing library.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MilitAnt
    Overall, MilitAnt is a worthwhile way to spend a few hours, despite the small trophy list, as it offers an unusual take on side-scrolling, shooting and platforming.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pocket Card Jockey
    For those who enjoy Solitaire and always wanted to suit up in a ridiculous outfit and take the reins at a prestigious derby, your game has finally arrived. Pocket Card Jockey is a stalker in the pack, waiting to Sea Biscuit its way to your heart.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dex
    If you’re revisiting it on console or playing for the first time, Dex certainly have something to offer. It has a satisfactory – albeit derivative – story with a fairly strong script and it is mature in its approach. However, the static gameplay, technical issues and unbalanced experience frequently overshadow the attraction of the game.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Mutant Alien Assault
    Like its charming pixelated graphics that ooze character and its annoyingly mesmerising dubstep soundtrack, Super Mutant Alien Assault is an acquired taste. For many players it may be a bit sour, leaving them with the contorted face of bitterness and displeasure.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Crush Your Enemies
    All told, Crush Your Enemies is a great combination of depth and simplicity. Varied levels with unique challenges provide several hours of entertainment with a consistent, witty tone. Whether you prefer your games creatively bite-sized or just want to take a break from a game that’s been sucking up all your time, Crush Your Enemies is definitely worth a look.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Of Carrots And Blood
    As it is, Of Carrots and Blood is an entertaining and energetic, if not short-lived, twin-stick shooter that is enjoyable in short bursts or with friends. However, the repetitive nature of its gameplay and the lack of diversity or variety really hinders the overall experience, and results in a title that is ultimately underwhelming and one that fails to distinguish itself as anything but mindless arcade action.
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