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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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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance
    Even with these issues in mind, anyone who can appreciate the down-and-dirty nature of history should play Kingdom Come: Deliverance. It's an impressive and unflinching look at the medieval era that transports you inside the compelling story of a real person caught in the middle of a civil war.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands
    As only the second open world game in the Clancyverse, Ghost Recon: Wildlands is a middlingly safe tactical shooter and a slightly wasted opportunity given the ambitious scope of its seemingly boundless map. While its main strength is its mission diversity, it doesn’t take long to lose the motivation after reaching El Sueno's doorstep. Even with a foursome of highly trained friends, Wildlands eventually reveals its diminishing returns. The feeling of positive immediacy and dopamine hits begin to wane sooner than you expected from a game with such a large and diverse world.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shadowrun Returns
    An enjoyable role-playing game with the scent of a classic, if not the essence.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Star Fox Command
    The Star Fox fighter squadron returns in this solid flight combat game, which distinguishes itself with its strategic elements and well-designed touch-screen controls.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Far Cry Primal
    That focus on primitive times can become a hindrance at certain points, with limited tools and repetitive combat, but in the end, Far Cry Primal stays true to its callous setting, fleshing out every layer of the captivating world it creates.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lode Runner
    Lode Runner on the 360 is a testament to the enduring appeal of this innovative and challenging game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    City Life
    City Life combines the fun of a city-building game with the challenge of a financial simulation, though it requires patience and perseverance to master.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Evil Within 2
    What this cerebral horror game does isn't totally new, but it rarely feels routine, and offers plenty of surprises. Coming in at a lengthy and surprisingly packed 15-hour campaign, the sequel does an admirable job of ratcheting up the tension and scares when it needs to, while also giving you the freedom to explore and proceed how you want. It's a tough thing to balance, but The Evil Within 2 does it remarkably well, and in a way that leaves a strong and lasting impression after its touching conclusion.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Section 8: Prejudice
    Section 8: Prejudice explores well-worn territory, but a smart campaign and volatile competitive mode make this shooter rise above its generic aesthetic.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Alan Wake's American Nightmare
    Strange in that it straddles the line between traditional DLC and a stand-alone game. While it's not a direct continuation of the original's story, fans of the first game may find some value in reading through as many manuscript pages as possible, though the lack of any real answers may also be frustrating. On the flip side, those new to the franchise might feel lost, thanks to the surprising absence of any backstory or exposition.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
    What Rayman 3 does is re-create much of the same lighthearted whimsy that made Rayman 2 so incredibly enjoyable, while differentiating the action enough for the game to stand up on its own.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero
    Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Zero is not without its flaws, but the game's unique battle system and realistic sense of speed make it one of the most entertaining racing games on the PlayStation 2.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Tournament Dreams College Basketball
    An outstanding achievement. College basketball has never been so thoroughly, enjoyably re-created. Sports management sims are rarely so captivating, no matter what real-life pastime they represent.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Mega Man Legends 2
    Like the original Legends, the sequel features an entertaining and overall lighthearted feel, but this time with slightly more serious overtones.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
    It has all of the characters and story events--and a majority of the essential gameplay elements--that made the Baldur's Gate series so addictive in the first place, but now they're all on a highly portable GBA cartridge.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Battle Engine Aquila
    It does give fans of the genre something new to try, though many will surely feel as though they've played this game before.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Alien Front Online
    Offers up a solid dose of good old-fashioned gameplay wrapped up in slick graphics and an innovative use of technology.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Sega Smash Pack Volume 1
    While this all may sound like a great value, every single one of the ports is incredibly poor, resulting in nothing but disappointment for anyone looking to replay any of these classic games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Twelve Minutes
    Warren Spector, director of Deus Ex, has said that he would like to make a game focused entirely on one city block because the small space would allow for unmatched mechanical depth. 12 Minutes reduces Spector's scope further, and finds a rich vein for interaction and storytelling. This game may limit its loop to 12 minutes, but I found myself wishing I could stay for much, much longer.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
    Vibrant visuals and agile action help Shattered Dimensions capture the excitement and appeal of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    WWE Day of Reckoning 2
    Undeniably, Day of Reckoning 2 is a better game than its predecessor, but some may find it to be a touch too familiar for comfort.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Mario Run
    Simple controls be damned, Run offers great platforming and that distinct Mario charm that Nintendo's perfected over the years. It's a shame to find that it's on the easy side and bereft of a long-lasting platforming adventure, but it's the sort of game that you'll be happy to have in your pocket. Even if you don't play it to unlock every character and special course, finishing the game once will inspire you to dust off New Super Mario Bros. and revisit Run's quality roots on other platforms--a testament to the series' refined DNA than lives on in Run.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rise of the Ronin
    It's not without some flaws, but I finished Rise of the Ronin with much more left to do, and even after 50 hours, I want to head back in to see what I'd missed and attempt to change history. The parts of the game that work more than balance out its weaker elements. And while it took a while to find the rhythm of Rise of the Ronin's combat, its speed, complexity, and intensity make for some phenomenal fights that always feel great to win. Rise of the Ronin is a game that might take a bit to get good, but the commitment is worth it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pikuniku
    While Pikuniku is a light experience, it's got enough charm and verve to stick with you well beyond completion. From Piku's weird wobbly gait and looping jumps in the opening right through to the game's funny, bizarre ending, Pikuniku is more gripping than its simple aesthetic and playful tone would suggest. It'll make you feel like a kid again.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We Are OFK
    I enjoyed my time with We Are OFK. Even for a visual novel, the storyline can feel a bit too on the rails at times, but Itsumi, Carter, Luca, and Jey's journey is poignant in its relatability and powerful in its narrative exploration through music. This is best expressed in the interactive music video segments, especially when they allow you to fully lose yourself in the song and respond to the vocals, rhythm, or accompanying visuals in your own way. It's a good opening track for OFK's career, and I can't wait to see what's in store for the virtual group.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Surviving Mars
    Surviving Mars, above else, is about hope. So many strategy games hold to their gameplay, eschewing any overarching themes or messages. But, as corny as it sounds, for those who believe in the majesty of spaceflight, for those who are keen to marvel at how pernicious our plucky little species can be, Surviving Mars is SimCity with soul.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Undertow
    It's safe to go back into the water with Undertow, an under-the-sea XBLA shooter with solid multiplayer modes of play.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Band Hero
    Band Hero makes fake plastic rock easy to pick up, family friendly, and a whole lot of fun.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Streets of Rage 2
    Streets of Rage 2 stands as one of the most well-crafted beat-'em-ups ever, and it still looks and sounds great and plays beautifully.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Carrion
    When it's letting you live out its proposed reverse-horror fantasy, Carrion is at its best. It excels at making you feel empowered as an evolving lab experiment gone wrong, giving you ample opportunities to flex your death-dealing tentacles and tear enemies limb from limb. While giving you numerous tools to wreak havoc, it also uses them in smart ways to find a good balance between its gory combat and problem-solving. Carrion falters when it requires too much fine precision from you with a control scheme that doesn't allow for it, and is at its lowest when you're not playing as its headlining monster at all. These are disappointing distractions, but Carrion's main event is still a bloody great time.
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