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For 3,655 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 Cyberpunk 2077
Lowest review score: 10 Planet 2000
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,839 out of 3655
  2. Mixed: 1,657 out of 3655
  3. Negative: 159 out of 3655
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares
    In all seriousness, Little Nightmares does a fantastic job of pulling off “childish horror”. It strikes a good balance in introducing horror without ever being too scary; anyone who loves a little bit of the macabre without the intense dread of true terror will love this indie title. It is a bit on the short side, taking me only a little over four hours to beat – and that was with me getting stuck twice – but what it lacks in length in makes up for in brilliant content. If you enjoyed the likes of Limbo or Inside, you’ll be sure to fall in love with the world featured in Little Nightmares. With its brilliant setting, wonderfully whimsical characters and clever puzzles, it’s hard not to recommend it as yet another essential title from what’s shaping up to be an incredibly stellar year of gaming.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom
    There’s nothing particularly wrong with Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom, per se. Had I not played any Artifex Mundi game before, I’d probably be pretty satisfied with what’s on offer. It looks nice, it plays well, and the puzzles are fine. But there’s nothing particularly outstanding about it, either.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Disney Afternoon Collection
    Aside from the framerate issues, The Disney Afternoon Collection is overall a very pleasant experience and a worthwhile purchase for anyone looking for a taste of nostalgia.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    What Remains of Edith Finch
    A story like no other; both very grounded in reality, yet at times other-worldly beyond imagination. It’s touching and thought-provoking; daring to explore dark subject matters rarely delved into by video games. It may only take a few short hours to complete, but every moment is so packed with significance that it hardly matters.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest Heroes II
    Offering you more freedom to explore and customise your characters, Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is undoubtedly a commendable follow-up to its predecessor even though it feels more than a little bit samey at times.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Expeditions: Viking
    Layered with enough depth and intricacy for genre veterans, but loaded with fantastic tutorials and information for newcomers, this game welcomes all types of players. A formula that has been bettered, through and through, Expeditions: Viking is an absolute joy.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Slayers
    If you’re a fan of deck building or dungeon crawlers then Monster Slayers is a must try. For the $9 price tag there is an insane amount of content and replayability.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cities: Skylines - Xbox One Edition
    Standing back and admiring your city, knowing that you were responsible for its virtual prosperity, is immensely satisfying. Niche interest it may be, but if you favour construction over destruction, then Cities: Skylines offers a solid foundation for your future metropolis.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier Episode 4: Thicker than Water
    If Telltale continues down this path, the season finale of The New Frontier may be one of their best yet. Sure, it might be too early to call, but the biased fan in me reckons Telltale might just pull it off. Telltale has seriously upped the ante with more action and tougher decisions to make, and Thicker Than Water has definitely been my favourite of the series so far.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Inner World
    Set in a world and fascinating world brought to life with brilliant visuals, a fantastic soundtrack and wonderfully likeable characters, it’s a shame that The Inner World‘s controls on console are so awkward, as otherwise the game is perhaps one of the best examples of the point and click genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Puyo Puyo Tetris
    With its saccharine visuals and cheesy yet infectious music, Puyo Puyo Tetris is about as sweet a game as you can get. And, like sugar, the gameplay is devilishly addictive. You’ll spend hours and hours in the adventure mode, earning credits and unlocking extras like new background music whilst trying to get three stars on every stage. Along the way you’re likely to dive into the many additional gameplay modes found in solo arcade, setting high scores and honing your skills. All the while, its ample multiplayer options will see you challenging friends, family and strangers to impromptu battles, eager to show them who’s boss. Puyo Puyo Tetris is the complete block and jelly dropping package, and you’d have to be mad to pass it up, even though it can get a bit crazy at times.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Outlast 2
    The production values of Outlast 2 are head and shoulders above those of its predecessor and the gameplay has been developed and refined to near perfection. Only the odd frustrating moment of trial and error sours the experience, but the rest of the game is so engrossing that you won’t let the thought of them linger in your mind.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Immortal Redneck
    Immortal Redneck manages to feel punishing, yet fair. Rewards are doled out frequently enough that almost every run ends with the ability to upgrade something on the skill tree, allowing the game to maintain a forward momentum that makes it difficult to put down.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    ArmaGallant: Decks of Destiny
    For its asking price of $19.99/£19.99, ArmaGallant feels short on content. Yes, it does offer a unique and polished experience, but with only two maps and one game type to choose from, it almost feels like it should be a free-to-play version of the full title.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Detention
    Detention is an astonishingly well-put together game that understands how brooding horror is more effective than mere jump-scares.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Flinthook
    What Flinthook might lack in lore, story, and cohesion, it more than makes up for with its boatload of personality and style, all of which find themselves backed up by some of the smoothest 2D platforming gameplay around.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Persona 5
    It’s the sort of game that only comes around once every few years. It’s a game that is so unique in every aspect that it’d be impossible to mistake a single moment of it for anything else. It’s also a game about real life, despite the wacky hijinks you’ll often find yourself in. It’s about the moments you have with your friends, laughing around a hot pot as you make jokes only those there would understand. It’s within those moments that Persona 5 enters a league of its own, untouched by its contemporaries in every respect.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
    Despite its issues though, Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom is overall, an enjoyable experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Heaven Forest NIGHTS
    Subjects like life and death can be decidedly hard to tackle, and it is clear what Heaven Forest Nights is attempting to achieve in that it wants its players to think for themselves, go their own way, forge their own path, seek out knowledge, and make decisions without the need for instruction or guidance.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Use Your Words
    With the right crowd and the right mood, you’ll have a lot of laughs and a great time. Use Your Words follows the format of the genre, but is just unique enough to be memorable.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Sexy Brutale
    Complex, challenging, but never boring, The Sexy Brutale blends a compelling narrative, appealing aesthetics and innovative gameplay into one stylish package.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Late Shift
    With its entertaining story that you have a surprising amount of control over, [Late Shift is] definitely a triumph in a genre that is steadily making a revival.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Episode 1: Tangled Up in Blue
    Tangled Up In Blue is without a doubt one of the best Telltale Games episodes I have ever played.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Aaero
    By trying to diversify the experience that Aaero delivers, Mad Fellows has created a game that’s certainly different, but often feels like a game of two parts, and unfortunately one of those isn’t that impressive at all.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Wild Eternal
    The Wild Eternal is simply enchanting. It is unbelievably immersive, incredibly moving, and teaches us all an important lesson in hardship, friendship, and the meanings of life and loss.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blackwood Crossing
    [Blackwood Crossing is] not perfect, but the amount of love that pours out of the game – both in terms of the visual and technical quality from the team of developers and in the palpable relationship between the characters – far outweighs any minor nitpicks you could have.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blink
    In a world where indie platformers are a dime a dozen, it’s tough to stick out from the crowd but Blink definitely does.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Induction
    The level of difficulty will likely throw casual gamers off, but if you enjoy solving puzzles that will make your brain hurt, then [Induction] might be for you.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    LEGO City Undercover
    I feel like Traveller’s Tales is going to be hard-pushed to outdo themselves on another LEGO game that feels as enjoyable to play as LEGO City Undercover. It’s a brilliant addition to the franchise, and I’m so glad that other console owners finally get to enjoy it outside of the 2013 Wii U version. If you enjoy well-voiced characters, some silly jokes and inoffensive yet brilliantly addictive gameplay, look no further. If you’ve ever played a LEGO game and even slightly enjoyed it, you will love LEGO City Undercover.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Thimbleweed Park
    If it’s anything at all, Thimbleweed Park is a brave game. It’s a standalone adventure with no sequel tie-ins. It’s a self-contained story with interesting characters and an intriguing mystery to solve. It’s unafraid to embrace its heritage and it’s not afraid of modernising to improve on the old formula.
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