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For 3,619 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 51% higher than the average critic
  • 10% same as the average critic
  • 39% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Returnal
Lowest review score: 10 Planet 2000
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,821 out of 3619
  2. Mixed: 1,640 out of 3619
  3. Negative: 158 out of 3619
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Do Not Feed the Monkeys
    Do Not Feed the Monkeys isn’t a bad game by any means. It’s a wholly interesting concept; sneaking a peek into people’s secret lives is darkly exciting, and picking out key pieces of information to pull together a narrative makes you feel like a true vigilante detective. But it’s short-lived, and the unnecessary focus on survival elements takes the fun out of it. A sizeable assortment of camera locations means a second playthrough might show you something new – but it’s debatable whether you’ll be bothered to go through it again.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Grammarian Ltd
    Praise should be given for Grammarian Ltd for trying to do something different. There’s a lot to be said for games that also happen to be educational, and Grammarian Ltd is so nicely presented that it’s genuinely an appealing prospect for those of us who get a kick out of editing and proofreading. It’s just a shame that most of the documents you’ll be working on are pretty badly written in the first place, making your edits ultimately feel rather fruitless.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Possessor(s)
    A Metroidvania set in a mega-city ruined by demons, Possessor(s) unfortunately fails to fulfil its potential due to clunky combat and general lack of polish.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Alwa's Legacy
    Clever puzzles, a decent story and beautiful pixel graphics make up Alwa’s Legacy‘s strengths. But there’s little here that makes it stand out from a sea of more superior games in the genre. If you enjoy classic Metroidvania-style platforming, Alwa’s Legacy is worth a play – but don’t expect an experience that will blow you away.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
    Does Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale fulfil all our piracy-based fantasies? Not really – we’d kill for some sort of additional on-land adventuring. For those who’d like to focus on sailing the seas, however, it’s sure to tick many boxes. Especially so if they gel with its unique turn based battles that really reward thoughtful movement and positioning.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dust & Neon
    We don’t dislike Dust & Neon: its gunplay is solid, and its more thoughtful approach to twin-stick shooting is refreshing. But its levels quickly get repetitive, with little variety in terms of design and enemies. It’s the sort of thing that’s fun to jump into for short bursts of play, but it’s not going to keep you hooked for hours at a time.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs
    One of the biggest frustrations with Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters [is] its combat is almost completely based on chance.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles
    That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime - ISEKAI Chronicles is likely to be enjoyed by fans of the franchise, but it won't wow them. It's a basic action RPG with fun 2D hack-and-slash sections that quickly become repetitive, and basic village building elements that feel underdeveloped.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Finding Frankie
    Inviting players to take part in a deadly parkour-based gameshow, Finding Frankie has an interesting premise and fun visuals. It's awfully short, though, and many of its mechanics are either underdeveloped or underused. It's disappointing that it doesn't quite fulfil its potential, but it has enough charm to see you through to the end.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Screamer
    Screamer looks great and has some neat ideas. But this anime-inspired arcade racer is let down by inconsistent and unbalanced competitor AI and controls that can often feel overcomplicated for the sake of it.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Table Top Racing: World Tour
    It also has no local multiplayer, which seems bizarre as it would really boost the game’s lifespan but hopefully this will come in a future update. Until then, you may as well give it a try while it’s on PlayStation Plus, however, Table Top Racing: World Tour remains an entirely forgettable experience, full of caveats and missed opportunities.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Batora: Lost Haven
    It isn’t a bad game by any means, but Batora: Lost Haven doesn’t excel in any particular area, either. It’s a hodgepodge of tried-and-tested mechanics and ideas put together without any real flair, resulting in a game that can be enjoyable at times, but is often repetitive and dull.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Big Con
    It’s entertaining while it lasts, and developer Mighty Yell has absolutely nailed the 90s cartoon aesthetic. But The Big Con is devoid of much real substance. Had there been more narrative, better character development and more engaging missions, this could have been something special. As it is, it feels like an underdeveloped concept that falls short of its promises.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MARVEL MaXimum Collection
    Marvel MaXimum Collection has the usual features to make it more attractive to retro fans such as save states and rewind, as well as a music player and an archive. It's just a shame that the games included generally aren't all that fun to play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hot Rod Mayhem
    Hot Rod Mayhem is a strictly offline affair; while up to four players can race locally thanks to split-screen, there's no option to race online. And as kart racers go, it's enjoyable enough, but it's lacking originality and a little excitement.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Obey Me
    All things considered, then, Obey Me is… fine. It’s not remarkable in any way, but it’s perfectly playable. Its take-it-or-leave-it story gives way to passable combat, set in a bland world. There are plenty of other games out there offering something similar, and doing a much better job of it. Still, at least here you get the bonus of being accompanied by a doberman from hell.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Creepy Tale
    With a short run time of only around two hours, it’s a shame much of that time is spent flapping about, trying to figure out what to do next. The puzzles are a real downer, taking away from the player’s ability to invest in the world and truly enjoy the atmosphere. Taking everything into consideration, Creepy Tale‘s full asking price on the Nintendo eShop is perhaps a bit steep. But if you can pick it up on sale, it’s probably worth a play through for its atmosphere alone.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pandemic: The Board Game
    It’s a shame that the video game version of Pandemic is disappointing, because the board game itself is a lot of fun. There are tonnes of games that force players to compete against one another, but few require so much teamwork. Heavily focused on strategy, Pandemic encourages players to plan, discuss, maybe argue a little bit, but ultimately combine brain power to solve a big problem.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rain of Reflections: Chapter 1
    Rain of Reflections: Episode 1 isn’t perfect, but kicks off what seems like a strong story, offering a tantalising taste of things to come with a mood-setting soundtrack that I’d happily listen to on its own. Even though subsequent chapters promise new characters, I want to see how Wilona’s story ends. But episodes 2 and 3 need to boot the hacking mini-games off a high skyscraper if they want to be worth experiencing.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Death Stranding
    I have to give credit to Hideo Kojima for trying to make something different. For me it didn’t pay off, but I did feel there were moments of brilliance here and there. Death Stranding is an ambitious game, but it’s also one that’s self-indulgent and overwrought. With better pacing and the excising of some of its less flattering content and features, Death Stranding could have been something special. As it is, however, it’s just a slog that ultimately turns around and spits in your face.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A Storied Life: Tabitha
    It's beautifully presented, and the puzzle of packing boxes is mildly satisfying. But A Storied Life: Tabitha lets itself down in its storytelling, which is little more than a messy headache of ideas. If you were hoping for something to rival Unpacking, this isn't it.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    RENNSPORT
    There's a solid racing sim experience at the heart of Rennsport, but at the moment it fails to truly impress as a package due to a lack of content and a rather sterile single-player campaign.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mafia II: Definitive Edition
    Its mechanics don’t impress like they used to, but they get the job done. And besides, the story is the focus here, and it still grips you like a vice. It’s just a shame that it’s plagued by technical issues on console, particularly on PS4. If you’re someone who can work though them, Mafia II: Definitive Edition is worth picking up due to its budget price – it even includes all DLC previously released for the game. Those who prefer more polished experiences, however, are better off waiting to see if it gets patched.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MXGP 2019
    MXGP 2019 isn’t a bad game by any stretch of the imagination. But it is a disappointing one.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chaos on Deponia
    When Chaos on Deponia works, it's a genuine joy. There are times when you'll be patting yourself on the back for solving one of the game's less nonsensical puzzles, and sometimes the game's humour is so spot-on that it'll have you laughing out loud. But at other times it can be a real slog as you struggle with the game's obtuse logic and Rufus's immensely abrasive manner.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
    Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion builds upon its predecessor in a number of ways, and is undoubtedly better as a result. There's still lots of room for further improvement though, with issues such as drab visuals and a dull open world watering down the otherwise engrossing experience of building your dream mech.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A.I.L.A
    Casting players as a game tester, A.I.L.A presents them with multiple experiences to play through, each with their own setting and enemies. What's worrying, however, is how they bleed into your reality. It's an interesting premise, but ultimately it's let down by poor combat and a general lack of polish.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bloodroots
    If you love Hotline Miami and are after an experience that’s similar but faster-paced, by all means give Bloodroots a try. You’ll probably like it. If you have access to a PS4 or PC, however, you should probably pick it up on one of those formats instead.
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