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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 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Lowest review score: 10 Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,401 out of 12661
  2. Mixed: 5,905 out of 12661
  3. Negative: 1,355 out of 12661
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal: Hellsinger
    You know that rare moment in video games where your actions unintentionally line up with the music you're listening to, whether it's the game's soundtrack or your own? Metal: Hellsinger bottles up that magic feeling and repeats it over and over again without the satisfaction ever fading. The interplay between its chuggy metal soundtrack and high-octane gameplay is phenomenal and quite unlike anything else I've ever played. It stumbles at times, and these issues hold it back from reaching Rob Halford-esque highs, but its execution of an idea, and the way this transforms the moment-to-moment action of a shooter into a rhythmic slaughter, props up any of its faults. If Metal: Hellsinger is a metal album come to life, then I can't wait for this band's sophomore effort.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Banner Saga 3
    The Banner Saga 3 won't have the same kind of meaningful impact if you haven't experienced the rest of the series. But if you've taken the time to journey with these characters from the very beginning, this finale is a worthwhile and cathartic end to your long journey.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Knights in the Nightmare
    Knights in the Nightmare combines deep tactical role playing with frantic old-school bullet dodging to tremendous effect.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    Fans of the films will definitely want to pick this one up, but those who enjoy action games in general will also find a lot to like about it, in spite of the game's short length.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
    My experiences weren't always perfect, but when Siege works, there's nothing else like it. It's not designed to appeal to all players, and that's exactly what allows it to be something special. With so much strategic depth, those periods between firefights actually become some of the most rewarding, while firefights themselves are made all the more intense by the knowledge that you're fighting for your life, not just your kill/death ratio.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MotoGP
    Its pleasing graphics and amazing replays are sure to please technophiles, and while it doesn't have as many tracks or as much replay value as we'd like, MotoGP definitely deserves a spot on your shelf.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
    Hellblade's most notable achievement is the handling of an incredibly sensitive subject matter within an engaging and well-crafted action/adventure game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jotun: Valhalla Edition
    Jotun is a short game, and good players can probably plow through it in about 3 or 4 hours, but even with the ending behind me, I find myself dying to witness some images again and wanting to try different strategies. I want to hear Thora tell her tale again. Any good bedtime story that makes you want to hear it again right after it’s over is one for the ages.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pikmin 3 Deluxe
    Although Pikmin 3 Deluxe may not offer much in the way of substantial new content, the game still holds up wonderfully thanks to its unique gameplay and carefully constructed levels, and the tweaks and additions that have been implemented here help smooth over the whole package for newer players. Even three installments in, there is no other series quite like Pikmin, which helps Pikmin 3 still feel fresh seven years after its original release.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    The original version of Skyrim is still an immense, engrossing RPG, and the quality, number, and variety of its quests makes it as easy to become lost in its world as ever. With the addition of Zelda-themed gear that's actually useful--and the fact that you can play anywhere--the Switch version of Skyrim is a great excuse to revisit a much-loved RPG.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Amnesia: The Bunker
    With reasons to return to the game after hitting the credits, Amnesia: The Bunker is the longest-lasting game in the series so far. And thanks to incredible atmosphere, opportunities for player creativity, and an inventory metagame that makes each success or failure entirely your own, Amnesia: The Bunker is proof that Frictional has still got it. This is a team that continues to refine the horror genre, and though I've found each of their games intriguing in different ways, they haven't scared me the way this one does in a long time.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
    Everything from the strength of your internet connection to the makeup of your team can impact your enjoyment of Siege, but importantly, Siege itself does everything it can to ensure you're able to enjoy the game in spite of these variables.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
    It's chock full of excellent battles and surprising moments that make for a far more memorable experience than you initially expect and leaves you impressed by your own accomplishments. If you didn't play the first game, don't let this one pass you by too.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tropico 6
    The notion of dictatorship as a role that you play for yucks is still there, if that's a hat you want to wear--though it's harder to indulge your own selfish impulses when you can see how your actions are condemning Lydia the lumberjack to a lifetime of poverty.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
    Virtuous seem to understand that trademark Oblivion "charm" because the remaster keeps the best of the Bethesda jank intact while gently reworking some of Oblivion's more dated mechanics.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cities: Skylines - Mass Transit
    Mass Transit adds more character and depth to what’s already the premier city-building simulation. It may be a bit disappointing that some of the original game's big-picture philosophy and mayoral authenticity has been sacrificed in the process, but it can be argued that these changes have also done an impressive job of filling out the public-transportation element of city design.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    God of War III Remastered
    That the game finds so many ways to stay consistently fresh within this traditional structure is a feat worthy of the gods.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Children of Morta
    Children of Morta's fantastic art style and enjoyable storytelling take what would have been an otherwise fun roguelike dungeon-crawler and elevate it a great deal. Taking down enemies and eventually triumphing over bosses is enjoyable, but what kept bringing me back was the connection I felt to the Bergsons, and my sincere desire to help them push back against the Corruption. After all, it's a lot easier dealing with dungeons full of monsters when you have a family to come home to.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jotun: Valhalla Edition
    Jotun is a short game, and good players can probably plow through it in about 3 or 4 hours, but even with the ending behind me, I find myself dying to witness some images again and wanting to try different strategies. I want to hear Thora tell her tale again. Any good bedtime story that makes you want to hear it again right after it’s over is one for the ages.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Bigs 2
    The excitement of arcade-style supermoves, combined with the deep mechanics of the real sport, makes The Bigs 2 a thrilling baseball game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Atlas Reactor
    Sure, it could use a few more maps (and more are on the way), and its learning curve is just steep enough that it's briefly tough to see the fun on the other side, but it achieves its aims with style and flair.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
    Few modern shooters can match the heart-pounding exhilaration and immense strategic depth Siege achieves with its asymmetrical PvP.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Empire Earth II
    If you can commit a great many hours to familiarizing yourself with all the game's nooks and crannies, expect to be rewarded with an enjoyable addiction that will cost you weeks, if not months, of your life.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FBC: Firebreak
    Sometimes the game gets in its own way by not tutorializing key points, like how to best deal with status effects and play roles dependably. But once you've gained that institutional knowledge, FBC: Firebreak is an enjoyably chaotic power fantasy, and an interesting experiment for Remedy between its bigger, weirder projects.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
    Stormblood has already gone above and beyond the experience delivered in Heavensward, and there’s no doubt that Final Fantasy XIV now has the content and longevity it needs to keep players engaged.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
    If 1st Chapter is a bit lighter and less complex than its later iterations, then that is also in keeping in the spirit of the original game as the beginning of an epic saga. If you've always wanted to experience the wonder of the Trails series but didn't know where to start, then there are no excuses as this faithful remake is the definitive way to begin that long and winding trail. Hopefully, the remake of its second chapter follows up swiftly.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ArmA II
    This ambitious military sandbox game comes close to realizing its potential but falls short due to its buggy single-player campaign.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic Generations
    Sonic Generations proves that two Sonics are way better than one.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed: Revelations
    On the bright side, the game usually sticks to what it does best. And what Revelations does best is to set you free in a magnificent city, where you skyrocket across the rooftops, letting the gorgeous sights and evocative music transport you to another life and another century.
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