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For 2,399 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 61% higher than the average critic
  • 9% same as the average critic
  • 30% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 94 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Lowest review score: 10 Fast & Furious Crossroads
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,564 out of 2399
  2. Mixed: 773 out of 2399
  3. Negative: 62 out of 2399
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    • 96 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    Link's new open-world adventure is a masterpiece that will enchant fans both new and old.
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    • 94 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Royal Edition
    In its Royal Edition, this role-playing masterpiece is even more impressive compared to its initial release. The Middle Ages have never been more enjoyable.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Crysis
    Top-class graphics, sound and atmosphere - with due modesty: this is the the world's best first-person shooter so far. A game which combines all the virtues of its predecessors: a thrilling story, an open game world, physics simulation and graphics to marvel at.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    God of War: Ragnarok
    Even on PC and with mouse and keyboard, Ragnarök is an action-packed thriller with an insanely captivating story.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto IV
    The basics are still the same, but GTA 4 is a masterpiece. The game world created by Rockstar North is simply amazing. The shootings, radio, TV, the story and the characters create more than just a sandbox game. It's almost a parallel world.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part II Remastered
    Currently the best way to play The Last of Us 2. Although the roguelike mode disappoints in the long run.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Dawn of Discovery: Venice
    Finally there’s a multi-player mode and it’s excellent, too. There are 15 different settings for single players and much more. Whether you like to play all alone or you prefer to play with or against others, you’ll enjoy Anno 1404: Venice.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
    Shadow of the Erdtree offers one of the most fascinating game worlds ever and thus crowns a role-playing masterpiece.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Bananza
    I'm particularly pleased with how well Nintendo has mastered the balancing act between nostalgia and a modern reinterpretation of Donkey Kong. Anyone who's been enjoying adventures with the ape since the 90s can look forward to a host of familiar faces. Anyone who awakens their inner Kong for the first time will still be able to follow all the action without any problems.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    God of War: Ragnarok
    Captivating story, rad gameplay. God of War Ragnarök masterfully blends established features with new ideas.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Fallout 3
    Fallout 3, a successful reanimation of a classic role-playing game, is one of the best modern RPGs and one of the greatest games of 2008. With up to date 3D graphics, good game design and adequate playing time, it's one of those rare pleasant surprises one doesn't dare to hope for anymore. For some it's almost video game art, but it's definitely very good entertainment.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Battlefield 3
    As far as games are concerned, this year is over. Farewell, real-life, hello virtual battlefields. Battlefield 3 is going to be our second home for the next few months.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Divinity: Original Sin II
    I cannot remember the last time a game has grabbed me so much from the first moment. A glorious role-playing experience, which offers incomparably many liberties and is full of content and possibilities. Must-buy.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity
    It's an RPG with a soul. Every little detail of it. Obsidian didn't just deliver what they promised, they built a bridge between the past and the present. It may be just one add-on away from being the best RPG ever released.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    God of War
    Also on the PC a fantastic action-adventure that delights with its presentation, fierce combat and grand emotions.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
    Pillars of Eternity 2 is a role-playing masterpiece that improves and dares a lot compared to Part 1 without losing the old-school charm.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass - Wave 4
    Mario Kart 8 is the reliable assurance of fun for any evening with friends and it is by far the best arcade racer across all platforms.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 4
    Sure, the gameplay comes from the predecessor, so Forza Horizon 4 is very similar to it, but the basic principle still works great.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Half-Life: Alyx
    Half-Life: Alyx redefines the word experience. Unfortunately, only in VR. And then again, luckily only in VR, because what Valve delivers here is exactly what VR fans have been hoping for for years: a system seller that makes virtual reality interesting even for people who have not had any interest in it before. And not just because of the name Half-Life, but because of the quality.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    The definitive version of GTA 5 is the PC version. It doesn't just look great, it plays great with the mouse and keyboard.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Crysis 3
    Crysis 3 got almost everything right. Graphics? Terrific! Level Design? Great, just great.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
    The Witcher 3 impressed not just with sheer size, but also with its small scale fully enchanting surprises.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    Still an unconditional recommendation for PC cowboys due to the grandiose staging, the incredible detail and the story of Arthur Morgan.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
    MGS5 is an enormous open-world adventure, a monster of a game that can entertain for months.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: Origins
    This is the best game by Bioware since Baldur's Gate 2. It's a highly motivating and excitingly told adventure for adult gamers. You'll experience rage, anxiety, inner conflict, loss, sympathy, bafflement and joy in this epic drama. Probably the role-playing game of the year.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    NBA 2K12
    This is one of the best sports games of all time, even better than the predecessor. Improvements like the new physics make the game even more authentic than before.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 12
    Maybe Pro Evolution Soccer is more realistic, but FIFA 12 offers spectacular scenes and goals close to perfection. Every match is quite an experience, so if you prefer drama over realim, get this one.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4
    An absolutely fantastic remake of a classic that is a must-have for horror fans.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition
    Horizon still has its weaknesses and sometimes feels overloaded with all of the open-world activities, crafting systems or an annoying fast travel system. If I ignore all of this, I have a world open to me that shines above all because it really has something to say - be it within its history or even how we deal with each other and our planet in reality. That is exactly what I miss in many open world games, in which the story likes to degenerate into a breadcrumb trail for all kinds of filling tasks.
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    Marvel Snap
    Incredibly entertaining and thought-out trading card game down to the last detail, which still lacks scope and Marvel atmosphere. [Early Access Score = 75]

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