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For 3,616 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 2.3 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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    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One Piece: World Seeker
    One Piece: World Seeker isn’t the most inventive open world game out there. It’s not the biggest or the most varied in terms of mission design and structure. But it is a delight to play, thanks in part to its wonderful characters, well-written story and absolutely stunning-looking world.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Two Point Hospital: Pebberley Island
    If you’ve already played Two Point Hospital to death and desperately want more content – you’ll need to have unlocked at least seven hospitals in order to to play this – then Pebberley Island is worth a look. It’s more of the same, with a sandy spin, and there’s nothing crashingly wrong with that. But, going by the DLC’s price tag – £7/$9 – I expected Pebberley Island to shake things up a little more.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Left Alive
    Left Alive is simply not worth your time or money. It has a fairly interesting story to unravel, but only the most patient and persistent of players will be able to enjoy it, even if they pop the difficulty down to its lowest level.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Attack of the Earthlings
    While Attack of the Earthlings is aiming to be more casual than its counterparts, its gameplay really is too simple to be interesting for more than a few minutes. This, mixed with the criminally awkward and slow animations, makes the game little more than a chore, broken up a few some decent jokes.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MX vs. ATV All Out: Anniversary Edition
    In 2019 then, MX vs ATV All Out Anniversary Edition is a largely passable experience. At its budget price you can no doubt have some fun with it, but there are better racing games out there that are more worthy of your time.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Truberbrook: A Nerd Saves the World
    Trüberbrook isn’t without its charm, though. Despite the dull protagonist, the game’s story is engaging, and the smatterings of humour will occasionally raise a smile. Equally appealing is Trüberbrook’s graphical style, particularly when you’re able to behold the backdrops in all their glory. But considering how many logic-defying hoops you’ve got to jump through and the company you’ll be keeping, the journey to Trüberbrook is only for the patient.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Beat Cop
    The gameplay is easy to learn, but it doesn’t do much to keep gameplay new and exciting. Its unpalatable themes, even though clearly put there on purpose, could do with being toned down a few notches.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devil May Cry 5
    It speaks volumes that despite Devil May Cry 5‘s obvious issues, it still impresses so much. It’s a game that looks better than anything else available at the moment, and yet somehow runs at a solid 60 frames per second. And its combat is undoubtedly the deepest of any action game, making its linear structure actually not that much of an issue. Devil May Cry 5 isn’t perfect, but it’s a damn good Devil May Cry game. Honestly, I think Ninja Theory’s DmC was better, but in 2019 I’ll accept Devil May Cry 5 with open arms.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore
    RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a pretty basic hack-and-slash that offers some interesting levelling up options, but the lack of depth in both the story and combat leaves it feeling a little empty. Despite the great story premise, and a fun choice of character with Lore, the pages just feel a little empty to this book.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition
    It’s not going to set your world alight, but chances are it won’t leave you regretting your purchase, either.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Degrees of Separation
    It looks beautiful, has a wonderfully relaxing soundtrack, and spins an interesting fairytale yarn, but Degrees of Separation only really shines when you’ve got someone to play it with. From its simple beginning, right to its very challenging end.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Treasure Stack
    Treasure Stack‘s unique twist on a familiar genre makes for addictive and engaging gameplay – but it’s not going to be for everyone. Getting to grips with the game’s quirks takes patience, and becoming good at the game will take a hell of a lot of practice. But once you get into the game’s rhythm, it’s hard to put down.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive 6
    It perhaps plays things a little safe, but mechanically Dead or Alive 6 is up there with the best fighting games currently available.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove
    ToeJam and Earl may have gained cult status for their past escapades, but unless you're a hardcore fan of the series, the magic doesn't quite carry over to the 21st century.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fimbul
    I think I just really wanted Fimbul to prove it had more to offer. It’s not a must play, but it’s a game that, if presented to you as a player or spectator, is worth charging through.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ape Out
    Be prepared to die and die some more, but Ape Out is a game that'll get into your psyche, and beg you to carry on. As you progress, your heart will likely be beating as fast as the music, but the adrenaline pumping around your system will only spur you on further. Each death is a tragedy, but each one only makes that eventual success ultimately more rewarding.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devotion
    Devotion succeeds because it’s an understandably human tale with misery, not murder or monsters, at the heart of it all. It is a tad short, particularly when compared to Detention, and while the somewhat ambigious ending might prove a turn-off for some, it’s still chilling, unsettling and heart-breaking in equal measure.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Almost There: The Platformer
    Needless to say, if you’re after a hardcore platformer that will keep you on the edge of your seat well into the early hours of the morning, Almost There: The Platformer will do the trick.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trials Rising
    Trials Rising offers phenomenal value for money. The tried and tested gameplay has been refined to perfection, there are more than 100 events on offer, and its multiplayer modes are a blast. Any Trials fan should expect to get dozens of hours of gameplay out of Trials Rising, which is not to be sniffed at.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight
    Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight is a real gem, and for its cheap price it offers a bite just as big as its bark. Combat is exhilarating and highly addictive, and upgrading is simple yet impactful. Sadly, it does feel like it’s missing a story element, or a real reason to want to progress within the game, but the silky smooth controls and combat will get you jumping back into the cockpit in no time at all.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Anthem
    I want to like it, but damn does it make it hard. Like the games that came before it in this genre, I’ve no doubt that Anthem will get better and bulkier with updates over time, but if Bioware takes too long in getting there, I fear most of the player base will have moved on. For what it’s worth, Anthem does show a lot of promise.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DiRT Rally 2.0
    I’m quite torn by DiRT Rally 2.0. Its improved visuals and handling undoubtedly make it a better game to play than DiRT Rally, but in terms of content, it leaves me wanting. Sequels like this are meant to be bigger and better, but DiRT Rally 2.0 feels about the same size but better, and with less track variety as standard. Regardless, for devout rally fans it’s still pretty much essential.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Intruders: Hide and Seek
    If you like stealth, definitely give Intruders a shot, but there are certainly better horror games out there.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Evoland: Legendary Edition
    As a package, then, Evoland Legendary Edition makes for excellent value. The Evoland games are both brilliant for their own reasons, and if you’re a fan of adventure RPGs, Evoland Legendary Edition is simply a must for your collection.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    OlliOlli: Switch Stance
    This Switch port of both games doesn’t really offer anything new for those who have played either title to death before, but those who are yet to dive into an OlliOlli game will find themselves presented with a generous package that feels right at home on Switch.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Stunt Kite Party
    Uniqueness is what keeps Stunt Kite Party afloat. It’s disappointing that playing against the computer in Story Mode simply isn’t all that fun. And it’s disappointing that there’s no online play. But honestly, you’ll have never played anything quite like it before.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Thea: The Awakening
    Despite its disappointing combat system and its missed opportunity for providing a more engaging story, Thea: The Awakening still manages to be a riveting game that’ll keep you hooked for hours.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Steins;Gate Elite
    I wasn’t particularly fond of feeling like I was watching an anime without being able to take a break between each episode, but I’d have to be an idiot to not see that Steins;Gate Elite is still one of the best visual novels out there.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crackdown 3
    Forget Crackdown 2 ever happened, Crackdown 3 is the sequel we deserve.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jump Force
    If it wasn't for Jump Force's highly entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable combat, the game would be a disaster. But Jump Force is a fighting game, and so everything about it that's turgid and unnecessary can largely be avoided or overlooked. It's got a large roster of fighters, plenty of content, and looks great in action. Those are the things to focus on. Could it have been a hell of a lot better? Of course. But that doesn't mean you should write it off. Neither should you write it off for its unusual art style. Just engage in its unique brand of fighting, block out the rest, and enjoy.
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