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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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    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
    In 2009, Red Faction Guerrilla proved that just one mechanic can elevate a game to be something much more than it actually is. And surprisingly, in 2018, Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered proves that that still stands.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Crew 2
    Basically, no matter what floats your boat, there’s a good chance that The Crew 2 has it. And that’s why I can’t help but love it. Warts and all.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NieR: Automata - Become as Gods Edition
    NieR: Automata is a product of auteur game making at its finest.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MXGP Pro
    If you don’t mind that its career mode doesn’t really have much pizzazz, MXGP Pro will provide you with many hours of dirty racing activity.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
    The role of Chris in Life is Strange 2 can only be speculated, but if he turns out to be an important figure than this short title gives us a more readily available connection to him. And even if he’s only a passing character we still get the feeling of a more realised world that Dontnod has created.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Bomberman R
    If you’ve ever been fond of strategically dropping bombs to flummox your opponents, it’s a winner.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Figment
    If you appreciate great art and design, and enjoy solving puzzles, don’t even hesitate to pick up Figment. You won’t regret it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lumines Remastered
    Its rewarding gameplay is bolstered by its attractive visual presentation. And each and every one of its music tracks will have you tapping a foot on the floor as you play. But what really makes it stand out from the crowd is its variety. When you’ve grown tired of one mode, which will take awhile, you’ll simply move onto another. Ultimately, Lumines Remastered is just fun, fun and more fun.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Anima: Gate of Memories - The Nameless Chronicles
    There is some joy to be gleaned from the game and if you’re avid follower of the Anima series you’ll enjoy picking through the game’s lore. Dip into it by all means but, stylish as it is, Anima Gate of Memories: The Nameless Chronicles does relatively little else to distinguish itself.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wreckfest
    Wreckfest isn’t overly pretty, but its damage engine is unparalleled; Bugbear just needs to find more ways to add to its ridiculous nature, because that’s where the game really excels.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Lost Child
    Old-school dungeon crawlers aren’t all that common these days, so The Lost Child made for a refreshing experience. A little more depth – and better balanced difficulty – in the combat wouldn’t have gone amiss, though. But even as it is, The Lost Child is worth picking up.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slime-san: Superslime Edition
    An intensely replayable game, but not just because of how fun it is. Hidden collectables, for instance, are scattered throughout each stage that help unlock even more content beyond the original 100 levels.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
    Overall, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is a mixed package. While its character roster feels anaemic, its gameplay entertains in all the right ways.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jurassic World Evolution
    Jurassic World Evolution may not be the deepest management sim ever, but it embraces its subject matter with gusto.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Soccer Slammers
    Despite its fun art style and great arcade feel, Soccer Slammers doesn’t capture the magic and spirit of the sport it emulates. A lack of depth, an unbalanced system, and a small offering of control takes away from what could be a great little time killer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi
    The changes made to Taishi aren’t perfect, and it’s a shame that combat has suffered as a result, but overall it’s a valiant attempt to make the game more accessible to a wider base of players. Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi is a game that feels like a more approachable version of what’s come before, both for returning players and new ones alike.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prey: Mooncrash
    If you own a copy of Prey and want a reason to go back to it, pick up Mooncrash without a moment’s hesitation; it’s absolutely essential.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Unravel Two
    When it’s not challenging your reflexes it’s challenging your brain. And when it’s doing neither of those, it’s tugging on your heart. It’s a game that’s masterfully created, building on the gameplay offered in its predecessor but making it more punchy and enjoyable. But more importantly, it doesn’t compromise the single-player experience by adding in Yarny’s new friend; it simply enriches it.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
    If you’re a fan of side-scrolling beat ‘em ups, have an open mind when it comes to humour, and don’t mind the odd bout of tedium, you’ll probably like Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn quite a lot; just like me. Technical issues do pull it down a little though; just be aware of them, and its ability to offend, before you buy into it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
    Playing it felt like a mix between watching an over-the-top anime and playing an advanced match-three puzzle game. The voice acting in itself was enough to keep me going back to it, let alone the ever-changing puzzles, fun and hilarious characters, delicious-looking sushi and adorable sprites.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FOX n FORESTS
    While Fox n Forests is never going to be remembered as a classic, it’s certainly just as good, if not better, than many of the platformers of yesteryear that people cling to with rose-tinted glasses.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MotoGP 18
    Visually identical to its predecessor, the additions made in this outing are more like scrapings than noticeable steps forward. With Ride 3 just around the bend most casual fans might be better off waiting. Anyone returning to the perennial racer may not be able to help but have a sense of déjà vu.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Die for Valhalla!
    Die For Valhalla‘s unique gameplay elements accompanied by some glorious 2D artwork help make this one more palatable in the long run than most.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ONRUSH
    Though it is capable of annoying at times, Onrush is hands down a brilliant arcade racer. It's a constant assault on your senses, and thanks to its stellar track design and energetic gameplay you can't help but keep going back for more.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vampyr
    Exploring London and uncovering secrets is always an engaging affair, and the combat never fails to get the adrenaline pumping. But trumping it all is the freedom that Vampyr grants you to be a devious agent of the undead or a doting doctor. Often the choices you make won’t be so clear cut, but that’s what makes Vampyr so interesting. It doesn’t simply deal in absolutes, but many shades of grey.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    STAY
    It’s just a shame that my enthusiasm and interest was eventually fully deflated by obtuse puzzles that offer no guidance and ultimately feel superfluous to the game. Get rid of them altogether and you’ve got a gripping interactive story that’s dying to be told. But with the puzzles as they are, STAY is reduced to feeling more like a badly-designed old-school adventure game. I’m gutted.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aragami: Shadow Edition
    Bundling up the base game with its expansion and the Assassin Masks DLC, it’s a sizeable game available at half the price of a standard release. For fans of good, old-fashioned stealth, it’s a bit of a no-brainer, really.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
    Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is really meant for those who, like me, missed out on the previous versions. And for us, it's a fantastic package.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mulaka
    If Mulaka is proof of anything, it's that there is a definitive impact when games are made by more diverse voices. Mulaka feels deeply personal.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ikaruga
    If you've ever been a fan of Ikaruga and own a Switch, this port is absolutely essential. It's also essential if you've never played the game before but have an interest in bullet hell shooters. Demanding you to remain alert at all times and change polarisation to suit your situation, Ikaruga is a shooter that stands in a class of its own. Its ingenious twist on a tried and tested formula makes it an unforgettable classic, and being able to play it on Switch is simply glorious.
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