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For 12,662 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 52% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Split Fiction
Lowest review score: 10 Raven's Cry
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,401 out of 12662
  2. Mixed: 5,906 out of 12662
  3. Negative: 1,355 out of 12662
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fall Guys
    With its short games and easy-to-grasp mechanics, Fall Guys is easily the most approachable and welcoming battle royale yet. Its bursting color and varied game modes do a good job of reeling you in and keeping you hooked, even if a handful feel at odds with the easygoing nature of its premise. It can be disheartening to have a game end prematurely due to uneven team matches and, worse still, when you're forced into one of Fall Guys' unsatisfying finale modes. But neither are enough to derail the fun Fall Guys consistently generates, with its chaotic obstacle courses and earworm soundtrack ensuring you'll be coming back for more.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
    There's no denying that Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 offers a lot of value--and even if you're just here for simple Tetris or Puyo play, there's plenty to satisfy. But as a sequel, the new additions it brings to the table feel rather inadequate, particularly the flawed Skill Battle mode. If you've never had a taste of this flavorful mashup before, then Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 will certainly quench your thirst for wacky puzzle antics and then some. But if you're a veteran looking for a truly substantial upgrade to the original game, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 might leave you feeling rather unfulfilled.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Yo-kai Watch 3
    There's not much to Yo-kai Watch 3, but there’s still a lot of charm to be found. The towns of Springdale and BBQ are both bright, pleasant places to be; the people in it are even more so. Visiting the world of Yo-kai Watch for the third time is a fun time, even though you’ll end up staying a lot longer than perhaps necessary.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gravity Rush 2
    While its stealth missions are lame and it's disappointing to experience camera issues from time to time, Gravity Rush 2 excels in almost every other respect, making its predecessor seem quaint by comparison. This is easily one of the best video game sequels in recent memory, and an adventure truly worthy of its excellent lead character.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
    Taken together, the three games included in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles make up a compelling package.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Day of Defeat: Source
    While a lack of maps cuts into the game's value somewhat, Day of Defeat: Source still offers a satisfying and exciting experience for those who just can't get enough of World War II.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sword
    In collecting, battling, and exploring, Sword and Shield cut out the bloat and focus on what makes these pillars of the Pokemon games so captivating in the first place. You're not held back by overly complicated back-end systems or hoops to jump through; from the outset, you can start wandering the Galar region, seeing its new Pokemon, and trying out its new battle strategies with very little in your way. This leaves you free to enjoy what Pokemon is all about, and that makes for an incredibly strong showing for the series' proper debut on Switch.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Battlefield 2142
    Battlefield 2142's new Titan mode is an exciting new addition to the Battlefield series, though for the most part 2142 offers up minor evolutionary improvements over its illustrious predecessor.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Karaoke Revolution Party
    Karaoke Revolution Party makes a good party game, especially if you've got all the necessary peripherals, but it's no greater than the song list, which is too diverse for its own good.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Artful Escape
    Challenging as that may be, The Artful Escape is nevertheless a thrilling adventure that commits fully to showcasing its gorgeous art in soaring set pieces. Though some of the dialogue doesn’t work, the game is largely successful at stripping out anything that would distract from its masterful presentation. Unlike Francis Vendetti at the beginning of his journey, The Artful Escape knows exactly what it is.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    EA Sports Active More Workouts
    While the game isn't as essential for virtual workout fans as its predecessor, this is still pretty much a must-buy if you enjoy sweating off the Doritos in the comfort of your living room.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Boy and His Blob
    This lovable platform puzzle game will charm you with its visuals and draw you in with its clever puzzles.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    World of Tanks
    World of Tanks is a great, accessible shooter that you'll probably end up spending some money on even though you don't have to.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
    An atmospheric role-playing game with a rich setting--though it's one beset with a clumsy combat system and some noticeable bugs. That's unfortunate, since the game clearly could have been better had its rough edges been ironed out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    MX Unleashed
    Another very good entry in a solid series of motocross games. It plays well, and it has great control and a lot of tracks and objectives.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    RC de GO!
    The definition of a sleeper -- a marvelous little racer that deserves a little more limelight than it has received so far. In truth, the game excels on all fronts, providing a deep sim-based RC experience, with an intuitive control scheme accessible enough for anyone to pick up.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Fire Pro Wrestling
    It shines as an enjoyable, solid wrestling game that will provide hours upon hours of entertainment to fans of the genre.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
    Responsive control, consistently good visuals, and diverse gameplay will ensure that most anyone will end up enjoying this game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Battlefront
    The console versions of the game--especially the Xbox version--might seem more fresh and appealing to their respective audiences, who don't have as many choices in online team-based shooters.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Pilotwings 64
    Pilotwings 64 comes close to being the most realistic experience ever offered on a home video gaming system. The thrill factor for gaming has been upped with this title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Spider-Man
    The Dreamcast version of the game is definitely the best one yet, though there really isn't enough in it to warrant a new look from those who've played the previous versions.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    NHL 2K2
    A great game of hockey... It may not have all the features that we would have liked, but it's certainly a lot of fun to play.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Rivals
    Need for Speed: Rivals is very much in the tradition of Hot Pursuit, but that great, familiar gameplay has been infused with enough new elements to make it as thrilling here as it's ever been. It sure is good to hit the open road again.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution
    This stand-alone expansion is the best iteration of Dawn of War II yet.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hand of Fate
    The game absorbs you in three ways at once, by invoking both the loot-gathering vibe of an action RPG, the deck-fiddling fun of a CCG, and the "I'm feeling lucky this time!" aspirations of games of chance. It's a powerful one-two-three punch, though you need to be prepared: sometimes those punches land with unexpected pain.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NHL 16
    NHL 16 is a huge improvement over NHL 15 in every way, and it makes me optimistic for the future of the franchise.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ZEN Pinball
    Great theme tables and fast-paced action make Zen Pinball a winner.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2
    The Dead Rising formula proves to be as addictive as ever, and a new cooperative mode and weapon crafting system are great additions to the franchise.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Red Strings Club
    The Red Strings Club is a tense adventure about a cast of characters that endanger themselves for goals that aren't necessarily guaranteed, a rewarding journey into the human soul, and a game that pushes the limits of what a point-and-click adventure can do.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Virtua Tennis 3
    Virtua Tennis 3 is a great game that holds true to that winning formula. There are some new minigames, and the career mode has been fleshed out, but it's clear that the developers were focused on refining the gameplay rather than reinventing it.
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