GameSpew's Scores

  • Games
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:
3666 game reviews
    • 47 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    A dull, cynical, money-grabbing mess, Frank Rising deserves to be buried six feet under.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you’ve worn out your Diablo disc, Vikings: Wolves of Midgard may fill a tiny bit of the void but mostly, its painful similarities yet numerous missteps will likely just frustrate you.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition brings one of the most underappreciated gems of the last generation up to date for a whole new legion of players to discover and enjoy.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    [PaRappa the Rapper is] possibly worth buying if you’re a huge fan wanting a nostalgia trip. Just be prepared to have your fond memories of the title tested somewhat.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It’s the narrative you discover through exploration that holds The Crow’s Eye together; reading and listening to people slowly lose their minds – as perhaps your character does too – makes the psychological thriller element of the game take centre stage. It’s just a shame that the horror never quite gets there.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Ringed City is a brutally unkind piece of content that shows the series at its best, but also unfortunately its worst.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    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.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I’m sure that it will find a small audience and fanbase because of its premise, but for me, a lack of overall presentation, a litany of technical pitfalls and average at best gameplay means it’s best to avoid Troll and I – just as you would Troll’s apparent stench.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A Rose in the Twilight is best described on the surface as being an undeniably bleak, somewhat charming, but consistently creative 2D puzzle platforming experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Starting out relatively strong in the grand scheme of things, [Yooka-Laylee] unfortunately loses focus and charm as you progress, until you ask yourself why you’re putting yourself through it just to collect quills that become useless and Pagies that simply aren’t worth the frustration.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A refreshingly unique take on the platforming genre that introduces a duo of instantly likeable characters and a colourful game world where the simple act of moving through it is a reward in itself.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite its few faults however, Slime-san‘s quirkiness, its fast-paced gameplay, the soundtrack from over 10 acclaimed chiptune composers, and the 5 colour palette of a wonderfully vibrant world all culminate in a delightful game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    88 Heroes has a great idea behind it, and it has huge amounts of charm thanks to its beautiful pixel art graphics and retro soundtrack. Unfortunately though, the gameplay can soon begin to wear itself thin when you find yourself making your way through the same level for the nth time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Blue Collar Astronaut is an experience that is simply devoid of any merit or creativity, and I very much doubt any player will find it at all fair or enjoyable.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Everything is, at once, utterly bizarre, brilliantly hilarious and incredibly profound.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Often too complex and obtuse in its teachings to cater to newcomer coders, Human Resource Machine is bound to push away some of its audience with unnecessary difficulty spikes. On the other hand, successfully wrapping my mind around a difficult problem and coming out victorious is an exhilarating feeling.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Noisy, tough, but ridiculously entertaining, Neurovoider will have you praying for the robot apocalypse.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you’ve played and enjoyed any of Artifex Mundi’s previous titles, Dark Arcana: The Carnival will be more of the same – and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As long as you’re not expecting a simulation heavy, photo-realistic experience, you should find something to enjoy in Old Time Hockey.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With gorgeous graphics, an amazing story, and very fluid controls, The Walking Dead: A New Frontier is shaping up to be Telltale’s best series yet.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ultimately, We Are The Dwarves is jack of all trades, master of none. The game includes strategy, stealth and action elements but none of these mechanics are particularly well implemented.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mass Effect: Andromeda is obviously not as good as it could have been. Once you get over the fact that it’s not quite as polished as its predecessors nor does it further the series in any meaningful way though, you can still appreciate what it is: a Mass Effect game through and through.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Not since Mark of the Ninja have I played a stealth game that felt so impactful, lingering in my thoughts long after I put the controller down.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you can handle overwrought voice acting, some nasty characters, and thin writing, you’ll enjoy the story. For fans of puzzles, thankfully there is a fast skip button that allows you to skip the overly talky bits and get to the real shining star in Zero Escape: The Nonary Games.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you’re the patient type who longs for something unequivocally different to play on the Nintendo Switch, Little Inferno certainly delivers the goods.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Another solid entry in the series and probably your best bet for a demon-hunting experience on current gen consoles.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The joy of the game comes from Kitty Powers herself. Her hilarious and sparkling personality is enough to keep you engaged at least for a few hours.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    What [Clouds and Sheep 2] lacks in originality, it more than makes up for enjoyable gameplay.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    For hardcore gamers looking for a solid metroidvania fix, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is quite possibly worth the asking price despite its issues.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Genso Wanderer is a unique and intimidating game… It may lack Touhou’s epic music or its frantic bullet-hell difficulty, but it brings out what’s always been enticing about these games and, more specifically, its community’s ability to create.

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