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For 12,658 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 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Lowest review score: 10 Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,398 out of 12658
  2. Mixed: 5,905 out of 12658
  3. Negative: 1,355 out of 12658
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Spelunky
    Spelunky doesn't extend a helping hand when you're down. It doesn't have mercy. And that stubbornness is one of the main reasons it's so hard to pull away from the game. When you finally conquer something that has been hounding you for hours, you feel like the best darn explorer on the planet, and that feeling overshadows all the hardships you overcame down the troubled path you traveled.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dawnguard
    Dawnguard is an atmospheric and enjoyable return to the frigid lands of Skyrim. Just beware the bugs.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
    Lively multiplayer modes and a considerable campaign are hampered by bothersome network issues in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
    Theatrhythm is not only an endearing nostalgia trip with a killer soundtrack, but a fine rhythm game to boot.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Episode 2 - Starved for Help
    A great second episode in Telltale's Walking Dead franchise. The story borrows much from the graphic novels and is predictable even if you haven't read them, and the performance issues cause some grief, but this is an excellent adventure that needs to be played by every horror fan.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
    Rebellion is the best way yet to experience the strategic joys of the Sins of a Solar Empire franchise.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Deponia
    This is one of the best traditional point-and-click games out there--it oozes charm, keeps the puzzles sensible, and boasts a story that makes you laugh and warms your heart.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Thomas Was Alone
    Thomas Was Alone utilizes its diverse characters and varied obstacles to create an engaging platformer.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Spec Ops: The Line
    The disconnect between the gameplay and the narrative elements of Spec Ops: The Line is numbing, which makes it more difficult to contemplate the murky morality of war in the way the game wants you to.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
    The omission of Peace Walker is unfortunate, but the four games and their additional content easily warrant the $40 asking price. Among the current Vita lineup, this collection glimmers like a diamond in the rough.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Three
    What Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 lacks in variety, it makes up for in hilarity.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Spec Ops: The Line
    The disconnect between the gameplay and the narrative elements of Spec Ops: The Line is numbing, which makes it more difficult to contemplate the murky morality of war in the way the game wants you to.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Amazing Spider-Man
    When developer Beenox gives Spidey room to soar, you get caught up in the pure elation of swinging through a spirited city, where helicopters hover overhead and well-wishers call out to you in the streets. And that elation is the best reason to don the suit once more and remind yourself that with great power comes good fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Amazing Spider-Man
    The game spends too much time in drab drains and boring science facilities, where its best assets are sidelined in favor of easy combat scenarios. But when developer Beenox gives Spidey room to soar, you get caught up in the pure elation of swinging through a spirited city, where helicopters hover overhead and well-wishers call out to you in the streets.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
    Although it's still as fun as ever to collect Lego bricks and watch the cutscenes, the lack of real change leads to the feeling that you've seen all this before. Batman is a meticulous self-improver; it would be nice if his Lego games had the same mentality.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
    Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes transports the series' problems to an open world, but winning humor shines through the clouds.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings
    Civilization V: Gods and Kings is an eminently worthwhile collection of big and small changes that enhance an already amazing game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quantum Conundrum
    The rewarding sense of experimentation and problem-solving that dominates this quest makes putting up with its foibles worthwhile, and the twisting, puzzling halls of Quadwrangle Manor are substantial enough to justify the $14.99 price of admission.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Pokemon Conquest
    Pokemon Conquest's fun setting and rewarding strategic elements are hampered by slow, overly simplistic combat.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor
    Steel Battalion is riddled with erratic flaws of the most insidious kind, the kind that make you think you have a chance to master them. You don't. You can only endure them, and on a handful of levels, endure them with some friends in limp online co-op. But Steel Battalion is still miserable, even with company, so unless you're a glutton for punishment, it just isn't worth it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Velocity
    Velocity is for the most part a fun and inventive little shooter that offers lots of content for very little outlay.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Lollipop Chainsaw
    Actually, Lollipop Chainsaw is built for return visits: the game lasts for five hours or so, pushing you to chase high scores and buy enough combos to earn a fabulous end-level grade.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Lollipop Chainsaw
    The game has lots of spunk, for sure, but it's ultimately no deeper than its vacuous star.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Max Payne 3
    The PC version of Max Payne 3 is every bit as savage and satisfying as its console predecessors.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
    Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown offers some of the best versus fighting on the market.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
    If what you want most from a fighting game is a deep, technical, and incredibly rewarding competitive experience, you can't go wrong with Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Babel Rising
    Babel Rising doesn't rise to the level that you might hope for from a game with such a cool concept.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Gravity Rush
    Harnessing the power of gravity is exhilarating, but dull combat keeps Gravity Rush from being the soaring success it could have been.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Home (2012)
    If you think all good mysteries should offer their own solutions, Home may feel like hollow entertainment. But by allowing you room to interpret, Home keeps you intellectually engaged even when you aren't playing it, and that's a triumph worth celebrating.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    World of Battles: Morningstar
    World of Battles: Morningstar offers rewarding real-time strategy depth and tactics at a good price, at least initially.
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