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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 Streets of Rage 4: Mr. X Nightmare
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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    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Yars Rising
    Blending the old and the new, Yars Rising is an enjoyable metroidvania that sees you exploring the mysterious QoTech facility. With a strong range of skills to learn, playing as protagonist Emi is a lot of fun — but the game is let down by its retro hacking levels that are frustrating enough to mar the entire experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Magnet Knights
    You can have a good time going 1v1, but it doesn’t feel as intense. With Magnet Knights, you really have to go all in to get the most bang for your buck.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Conarium
    It’s certainly not the ideal game for those expecting sweat-inducing horror or adrenaline-pumping action, but for those who like to explore eerie environments and unravel a good story, there’s a good evening’s worth of entertainment.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Defragmented
    Defragmented is a fun and engrossing game (hours will fly by as though you’re in a cryo-sleep). It has a mostly wicked score, a cool world and explosive action sequences which make you feel like you’re inside of a movie on a bad trip. It’s not the best shooter ever made or the best RPG ever made, but the hybrid set in the cyber-punk universe is intense and captivating.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls
    Despite a few technical issues, Paw Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls nails its target audience without ever feeling patronising or asinine, as children’s games have a tendency to do. This is one of the better games for young players we’ve seen in some time, and there’s no doubt it’ll be a hit with Paw Patrol fans. Obviously, there’s not much here for grown-up players, but its simple mechanics, nice mix of gameplay and pleasant visuals make it a game for children we’re confident to recommend.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
    If you’re looking for something to sink hours into and enjoy a slow, steady stroll rather than an action-packed sprint, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town might just be for you.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Silver Chains
    Silver Chains succeeds because, rather than piling on the terror, it leaves you to dwell on the thoroughly unsettling situation you’re in.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Paper Trail
    Brought to life with gorgeous hand-drawn art, Paper Trail is beautiful to look at. Its puzzles, centring around folding and unfolding paper, are an acquired taste, however, and can quickly grow tiresome. As well-designed and clever as they are, we'd wager some players will struggle to digest more than a couple of levels at a time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Supermarket Simulator
    Grocery retail may seem like an odd subject for a sim game, but Supermarket Simulator absolutely pulls it off. It's seriously satisfying to see your store go from strength to strength, though it's a tad frustrating you can't delegate ordering.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We Were Here Together
    We Were Here Together isn’t going to be for everyone, but if you’re a good communicator and enjoy working together then you really ought to give it a try.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Buildings Have Feelings Too!
    Despite its difficulty, there’s no denying that Buildings Have Feelings Too is a lovely little game. It oozes personality, with quick-witted lines of dialogue and a premise unlike anything else you’ve played before. If you’re expecting a true city-building sim, you’re probably going to be disappointed. But if you pick up Buildings Have Feelings Too expecting a quirky puzzle game, you’ll have a great time.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights‘ combat could still do with some work, not least because the animation is so gorgeous that limiting your physical attacks deprives the game of an extra dose of visual finesse. But this is still a magical outing that will have you hooked until the Blight is nothing but a bad memory.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Amazing Princess Sarah
    Amazing Princess Sarah is a game that is hard to find fault with really, apart from the fact that it’s generally just quite derivative.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pato Box
    A great visual style makes Pato Box stand out from the crowd, as does the duck/boxer protagonist. If you’re up for a challenge, with a game that requires you to master the rhythm of each boss fight, then Pato Box will be a champion for you.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe
    Chaos Code seeks to carve out its own niche and it may just do that here in the west. It’s an entertaining brawler in its own right and its roster of bizarre characters and ludicrous moves are just appealing enough to keep you engaged.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Assetto Corsa: Ultimate Edition
    Your typical Need for Speed or Forza Motorsport player might find it lacking. But those looking for a game that focuses on the driving experience and the pleasure of shaving fractions of a second from a lap time will lap it up. It still doesn't welcome new players with open arms, but it has an abundance of content that it isn't afraid to give up to you without a fight.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Marvel's Avengers
    As always, [Freeplay] adds a great deal of value and content to the game, and is likely to be where you’ll have most fun.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    God Wars: Future Past
    If complex, entertaining battles float your boat, and you can tolerate the lack of diversions or deviations, then you’ll be in your nostalgic element with God Wars: Future Past.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
    This is a game with a long, arcing story that takes some awkward, colourful teens through their turbulent teenage years with a fun and vibrant world to explore, charming characters to befriend and a turn-based combat system with a surprising amount of depth once you look beneath the surface.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TETRA's Escape
    If you want something that’s fun to quickly dip into, and offers a brain-teasing challenge perhaps while something more meaty installs on your hard drive, Tetra’s Escape should fit the bill nicely. It’s a fun twist on other block-based puzzle games, and enough new mechanics are introduced at a regular pace that it never gets stale.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Glass Staircase
    Inspired by horror classics such as Silent Hill 2 and Eternal Darkness, The Glass Staircase is Puppet Combo's most ambitious release yet. This surreal and atmospheric experience will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entirety of its brief playing time, though checkpointing and aiming issues may frustrate a little.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dark Souls III: The Ringed City
    The Ringed City is a brutally unkind piece of content that shows the series at its best, but also unfortunately its worst.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead Secret
    Possessing a story that will grip you until the credits roll, its mostly drab audio and visuals won't matter so much when you're trapped in its embrace. And its lack of challenge will just keep your progression rolling at an enjoyable pace.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Frontier Hunter: Erza's Wheel of Fortune
    Metroidvania fans will find lots to like when it comes to Frontier Hunter: Erza's Wheel of Fortune. Being able to instantly switch between three characters, each with their own weapons, is a blast, and crafting and customising your gear with the cores of enemies is rewarding. The only thing that really lets it down is the fact that it's rather rough around the edges.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Zoeti
    Despite its niggles, there’s a lot to like about Zoeti: its poker hand twist on typical card-based battler gameplay makes it stand out from the crowd. Add to that its beautiful 2D animation – and a surprisingly excellent soundtrack – and you’ve got a unique roguelike that we can see ourselves returning to again and again. With a bit of polish, it really could be a stand-out title in the genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Styx: Blades of Greed
    Styx, the Master of Stealth, is back, and in his latest adventure he has more freedom than ever as he hunts down valuable Quartz. The openness of the levels is perhaps the highlight of Styx: Blades of Greed, though the new tools and skills available to Styx are also welcome. It's just a shame there are no maps to help with your navigation, and the combat remains something that will frustrate.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Arslan: The Warriors of Legend
    [Arslan is] not really that different from those that have come before it, but the focus on story leads to missions that feel more urgent and engaging.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Night Call
    As a concept, Night Call is fantastic; a narrative noir where you play as a cab driver on the dark streets of Paris is something that many people will want to pick up and give a try – and they definitely should. But I’m not sure how many people will be able to really stick with it and master it. As intriguing as its cases are, after you’ve played a few they all blend together, making it even harder to figure out what you’re meant to be doing. Give Night Call a try if you’re looking for a challenging narrative game about crime and investigation. But if you’re wanting an easy-going mystery, you won’t find it here.
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