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For 12,664 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: 5,403 out of 12664
  2. Mixed: 5,906 out of 12664
  3. Negative: 1,355 out of 12664
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead Island 2
    For a game in development for more than a decade, it's a minor miracle for Dead Island 2 to come out at all. The fact that it's arrived in such a state that players can have fun with it for the duration of its story and beyond--even as that story itself is an afterthought--is a testament to the team that got it to a once-unlikely finish line. Along with the lackluster story, poor gunplay and some balancing issues hurt Dead Island 2, but its deep melee combat systems and rich setting make it a better game than the original, which is maybe the most important thing I can say about it after everything it's been through.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love
    Combat is a bit lackluster and more interactive minigames are sorely needed, but those who enjoy zanier, simpler strategy RPGs should appreciate the game's casual tone.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
    Tiger Woods 08 is a good game, but it stumbles a bit this year thanks to some unnecessary changes and some new features that don't work well or don't work at all.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sega Superstars Tennis
    The tennis is merely average, but the challenges and minigames in Sega Superstars Tennis are creatively done and a lot of fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bravely Second: End Layer
    It has its restraints, but as the story closes on the plains of Luxendarc, Bravely Second's grasp more than matches its reach.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Project CARS 3
    Project Cars 3 might not be the sequel you expected from the series, but its shift to a more arcade style of racing is one that makes the series approachable for the first time. It's not a clean cut from its roots, and Project Cars 3 retains just enough of its simulation options to provide enough of a challenge with all of its assists turned off. The transition isn't seamless, with some confounding racing objectives and uneven AI that takes the sting out of some events. But if you're looking for another way to get out on a virtual track, Project Cars 3 is an exhilarating new alternative.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Remember Me
    Nilin is the best reason to make this game a future memory: she's resolute, conflicted, and all too human, making her a terrific escort through this beautiful and underutilized world.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NASCAR 07
    NASCAR 07 shows little improvement over its predecessor, and the lack of substantial new features is disappointing.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: Battle for New York
    Variety and slick presentation go a long way toward making you forget about the lack of originality and the quest's brief length.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA Sports PGA Tour
    After almost a decade away from the sport, EA's return to the golf course is a promising one. The range of shot types, courses, and tangible variables make for a methodical and tactical game of golf that's both challenging and rewarding. It stumbles by barely introducing players to its robust mechanics, while a laggy swing and inconsistent putting are notable flaws on what is otherwise a fantastic golf sim. EA Sports PGA Tour represents a solid re-entry for the series and lays down a sturdy foundation for an auspicious future.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
    Some flashy action, a playful sense of humor, and a clean visual style bring this otherwise straightforward beat-'em-up to life.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Firewatch
    It's a shame Firewatch fails as a mystery because it succeeds in so many other ways. Its world is captivating, its design is clever, and its characters are among the most well-written in gaming. Though it might sound counterintuitive, the plot is in many ways secondary to the relationship you build between Henry and Delilah, and that portion of the game is truly inspired.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
    The Xbox 360 version of this humorous strategy game can be fun, but it falls short in a few key areas.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    New Tales from the Borderlands
    New Tales from the Borderlands manages to accomplish many of the narrative highs of its predecessor by providing a glimpse into how normal, everyday people handle the outrageous going-ons of the Borderlands series. The story is helped along by the narrative arcs of its three main characters, each of which feeds into and builds on one another. The narrative momentum stalls mid-way through the story, but New Tales from the Borderlands manages to finish strong, delivering a charmingly fun space western adventure.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Project CARS 3
    Project Cars 3 might not be the sequel you expected from the series, but its shift to a more arcade style of racing is one that makes the series approachable for the first time. It's not a clean cut from its roots, and Project Cars 3 retains just enough of its simulation options to provide enough of a challenge with all of its assists turned off. The transition isn't seamless, with some confounding racing objectives and uneven AI that takes the sting out of some events. But if you're looking for another way to get out on a virtual track, Project Cars 3 is an exhilarating new alternative.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Remember Me
    Remember Me is a good game loaded with intriguing ideas; here's hoping that its sequel, should we ever have one, rides these ideas to greatness.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Burn Zombie Burn
    It's short on variety, but an innovative risk-vs.-reward scoring system makes Burn Zombie Burn an intriguing entry in the top-down shooter genre.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gears of War 4
    Gears of War 4 makes the best of the franchise's multiplayer modes, but delivers a lackluster campaign in the process.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Firewatch
    Firewatch suffers from minor yet persistent technical issues on PS4: Every time the game autosaves or quietly loads a new section of the world, the framerate noticeably stutters. That means every few minutes, there's a second or two of chugging, which hinders the immersion in a game that thrives on atmosphere. I also experienced two crashes--one while playing, and one while in a loading screen between story chapters.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
    The latest Guitar Hero is an Aerosmith fan's dream come true, but the game's narrow focus and lack of content will prove unappealing to many others.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
    The Old Blood certainly displays intelligent action FPS design that's fun and effortless to play. Just don't expect the deep examination the game hints at to go anywhere. Here, the gloriously dumb (yet smartly designed) reigns. Progress can wait. Long live The Old Blood.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Remember Me (2013)
    Within Remember Me, there's an outstanding game struggling to be set free, held back by a story that never takes off and claustrophobic levels that never allow the fantastic near-future setting to take center stage.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Lightfall
    Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion doesn't make a good first impression, but beneath a threadbare story that relies on an exasperatingly fuzzy motivation for your Guardian, it still feels mechanically satisfying to dive into. Comparing it to the standard of excellence that 2022's The Witch Queen saga established only exposes the numerous shortcomings of Lightfall, and that's a shadow that the next year of seasonal content will need to step out of if Bungie wants to develop the expansion into something more than a middle-of-road entry that stumbles toward a final showdown that has been a decade in the making.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tennis Masters Series 2003
    A pretty lightweight tennis simulation, though it's clearly on the right track and is much more enjoyable than last year's game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
    Horizon: Burning Shores lays even more groundwork for the future of the franchise than Forbidden West, which had already signaled a clear direction for the next entry. It does this in a tight, engaging little package that reignited my love for the world and its characters without feeling burdened by it. While much of Burning Shores feels familiar, it's a sweet, condensed experience that captures what makes Horizon games great. After feeling more exhausted than excited at the end of Forbidden West, I'm glad for the reminder.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII
    Blazing Angels 2 is a clear improvement over the previous game, though history buffs will probably hate the game's fictional missions.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pit People
    Pit People's irreverent appeal isn't enough to make it stand alongside the greats, but it's entertaining and mildly engrossing.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
    Whether it's Kessler's empathy or the supplementary notes you find, The Old Blood seems to have something to say about the evolution of games, but never arrives at a solid point. The sledgehammer that is B.J.'s philosophy always wins out, stranding the gray areas in a game that clearly won't give them the time of day.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Lightfall
    Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion doesn't make a good first impression, but beneath a threadbare story that relies on an exasperatingly fuzzy motivation for your Guardian, it still feels mechanically satisfying to dive into. Comparing it to the standard of excellence that 2022's The Witch Queen saga established only exposes the numerous shortcomings of Lightfall, and that's a shadow that the next year of seasonal content will need to step out of if Bungie wants to develop the expansion into something more than a middle-of-road entry that stumbles toward a final showdown that has been a decade in the making.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul
    It can be very addicting. Hours will fly past as you progress from one exploit to another, hooked on the hack-and-slash formula that was made popular by Blizzard's hit "Diablo."
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