GameStar's Scores

  • Games
For 2,398 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:
2450 game reviews
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may not be as good as the predecessor, but it's still a good game that can glue you to your chair for more than 10 hours. Vin Diesels voice is a bit over the top this time, there's only so much coolness one can bear.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Oxenfree is a thrilling ghost story. Impatient gamers and action fans should stay away.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Timelessly good strategy classic in a modern guise, but not all of the new features work.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A huge universe, thrilling dogfights and interesting space ships - but the random missions and missing links to a story are disappointing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Great graphics, breathtaking stunts and fantastic driving feel - Pure is the surprise hit of the year as far as racing games are concerned. It's a perfect blend of fun and action and looks fantastic. It's possible to create more than 60.000 different Quads out of components, so no Quad looks like the other in multiplayer games. There is no story at all, but it's the perfect casual game once you're done with the short career mode.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Nostalgics will enjoy innuendos to pop culture, everybody else a slender, picture-pretty puzzle adventure that also speaks to your emotions.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Not everything fits together perfectly in Expeditions: Rome. Nevertheless, it is a very good tactical role-playing game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Less complex, but very demanding castle-building game that impresses above all else with its massive number of troop units.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Honkai: Star Rail is a Free2Play game that technically doesn't have to hide from AAA competitors and can offer you hours of enjoyment for free.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider: Underworld is a source of joy as long as everything works as intended and Lara follows the controls, leading the player to beautiful panoramas, seamlessly moving from gameplay to cut-scene. But at the same time, the game can be quite depressing if Lara doesn't reach moving platforms, the camera plays up and it's hard to solve a problem. It's an emotional roller coaster and great entertainment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Crossing Russia by train amidst the chaos at the end of World War I: a powerful mix of survival, management and real-time tactics.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This game shows how beautiful two-dimensional games can be. Physics, graphics and music all have been created with affection. Trine could have been a bit more challenging and funny, but if you liked World of Goo, this is a game for you.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    He who does not sweat through at least a T-shirt in an online game of Company of Heroes 2 has already lost or has a downright frosty soul.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The Hot Wheels DLC for Forza Horizon 5 delights with a crazy rollercoaster open world but lags a bit in scope and atmosphere.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Pretty post-apocalyptic survival game in which efficient management saves lives – now with multiple settlements in parallel.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    At first, this looks like just another Counterstrike clone. But there’s more depth and variety, despite the lack of content.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Not a Prince of Persia like any other. But one that you should definitely give it a chance.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Ruined King ably transforms the LoL source material into an enjoyable solo role-playing game that, however, comes with a few convenience issues.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Colorful and chaotic Battle Royale fun, though currently lacking variety, content and long term motivation.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The time-trickery is a surprisingly fresh concept.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Broken Arrow manages a brilliant tightrope walk between strategic depth and action-packed presentation, but struggles with unnecessary difficulty owing to the lack of a save function, among other things.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Like its predecessor, Fantasy General 2 captivates from the first mission.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    World of Tanks isn't perfect, but it's a perfect game for in-between, just to jump into the tank for an hour to go to battle. If you want to play for free, it'll take ages to unlock new tanks, but that's all paying does: speeding things up. One of the best free-to-play games so far.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Calling Retribution an addon is almost an insult. This new episode offers not only new units and missions, but six single player campaigns, lots of improvments and a fully fledged multiplayer game. That's more than some full-price games.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The gameplay of The Red Strings Club is not very demanding, but it challenges our brains with complex philosophical questions.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    For newcomers, Madden NFL 19 is a bumpy start for their new favorite hobby, with veterans benefiting from the ongoing uptrend.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Narrated without bells and whistles, the varied escape story with authentic protagonists keeps on resonating in one's mind for a long time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Visually stunning, but gameplay-wise shallow Free2Play game about fashion.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Is it possible for an almost prehistoric and virtually unchanged game to be fun today? Yes! If you've never played Panzer General (shame on you btw.), get this one!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lonely Mountains: Downhill reminds me of many favorite games from my childhood. Not because it's a game with retro flair, but because it explains what was then due to the technical limits, a virtue - to pour with simple means and no frills a good idea in a fun gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Subtly revamped remaster of a wonderful adventure classic.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The successor to Faces of War (2006) has some useful innovations on offer, but is mainly about one thing: hard-core battles of WW2. It's exceptionally difficult, but not unfair. Veterans will enjoy using the innumerable amount of tactical options at hand. There's a multi-player mode for LAN and Internet for up to 16 players and a co-op mode for up to 3 players, too.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Worldplay, grog and atmosphere, but still quite weak puzzles - the fourth episode of Tales of Monkey Island offers good entertainment, including the well known problems of all episodes so far. Only the great presentation prevents the game from mediocrity.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dungeons of Hinterberg offers a shallow but enjoyable gaming experience with tons of clever puzzle dungeons in the style of Zelda.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A gorgeous remaster of an unmatched masterpiece, but in terms of gameplay additions, it offers only the bare necessities.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Charmingly staged rogue-lite game with stimulating progression. The innovative day/night cycle harmoniously completes the setting.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    A tactically challenging duel-game for playing on the sofa. Every fight is full of surprises and can bring your emotions to the boiling point.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Rich gameplay pack with an enjoyable chaos element. It offers many gameplay possibilities and sets up werewolf Sims in an interesting way.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Just like Lego Indiana Jones this game was inspired by the movies, but concentrates on fighting three supervillains, one in each mission. You can play Batman or Robin, each with his own abilities, while the AI controls the other one. The linear missions are full of weird riddles and machines. The game looks great and offers a lot of variety, even if you don't like the slapstick comedy and the pribble-prabble of the characters.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Unusual puzzle platformer with great anime presentation, which thrills especially with its adult story.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The idea with the Matryoshka dolls: beautiful.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It may be overwhelming for beginners, but it offers months of fun for veterans of the genre. It doesn't change a lot compared to the first installments, but why change good things that work?
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest 11 successfully counts on traditional JRPG virtues in a contemporary look, becoming the best current title of the genre.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Well-made add-on for Sims players who want to get even more out of the build mode.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Overall, a missed opportunity for the series despite new challenges for veterans.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A strong and challenging multiplayer title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    On the pitch, no one gets the better of PES 2019, apart from that there is still a lot to do and we are still waiting for online modes.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Well-made, yet partially outdated remaster; captivating due to its fast-paced combat and touching story that unfolds over time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    EA Sports WRC combines the strengths of Dirt Rally 2.0 with the WRC license and a large scale, but still doesn't feel completely rounded.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Driver: San Francisco is such a fast and diverse game that it's very easy to forgive the mediocre predecessor. Only the slightly esoteric story needs some time to get used to.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The mixture of Skyrim and a dark version of the Arthurian legend gets the essentials right. Even the outdated graphics are hardly a problem.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Accessible Action-RPG with complex character development, sophisticated endgame and motivating item spiral, but meagre story.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Fascinating adventure using vehicles in a relaxed post-apocalypse setting that entertains well thanks to many ideas.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Classic JRPG with well-proven concepts that tells its story from the heart and shines as Definitive Edition with new content.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It’s Stalker how it should have been right from the start, even though the graphics are not up to date anymore and the AI has a few problems. It’s a quality game and we can’t wait until Stalker 2 with better graphics.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Still a well-told, atmospheric and oppressive adventure.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A charming toy-block-adventure that offers a great atmosphere and game world. Every Lego fan should take a look.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Well-made action JRPG that appeals to franchise veterans and newcomers alike with some fresh ideas, but feels slightly outdated.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Highly recommend for armchair generals with an interest in that epoch of history and lots of time to get into the game.
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Great first season with great characters and coherent story. More interactive story than game though.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The free add-on to Runes of Magic offers a new starting area , two new classes, one new race, four areas and a higher maximum character level. It's just more of the same and full of stereotypes, but Runes of Magic is still the best free MMORPG.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    JRPG fans who are willing to accept plain technology and some anime stereotypes will get their money's worth with a great story and combat system.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is a touching story highlight with beautiful graphics and simple but clever gameplay.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's the fourth mini add-on to Fallout 3 and if you concentrate on playing the story, Point Lookout only offers two hours of gameplay with no dramatic ending and no real reward. Disappointing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A mechanically solid, but also strangely artificial-looking DLC that mainly boosts your in-game bank account.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Lots of replay value for a fair price - as long as you can handle a bit of frustration and retro graphics.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway offers the best gameplay and narrative of all three parts of the series. It's a thrilling shooter, tells a haunting story that shouldn't leave anyone untouched and the cut scenes are fantastic. The AI has a few bugs, but most of the time the other soldiers act convincingly intelligent. The best "Brothers in Arms" so far.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Railgrade is one of those games that get weaker over time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    It starts like a great game with a fantastic horror atmosphere, but then turns into a B-movie with a convoluted story and absurd puzzles.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A lot of minor improvements and the official UEFA Champions League license make sure that Pro Evolution Soccer can defend the number one spot - but this time it has to share it with FIFA 09. Despite the license, not all teams carry their original name and the Champions League is called European Championship. The online-mode works for the first time, but it's still too complicated and unclear. All in all, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 is a bit better than last year's version, but only as good as FIFA 09.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fast-paced shooter revival of the first F.E.A.R., mixed with stylish acrobatics and fantastic gunplay.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    In Terra Nil you spend time demolishing your buildings - for the sake of nature.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Good mix of board game, classic pen & paper, turn-based combat and roguelike with few new features.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The story has its weaknesses, but offers an exciting, non-linear experience with great actors and far-reaching consequences.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's one of the best co-op shooters since Left 4 Dead 2, but bugs, design shortcoming and technical problems lower the score.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The atmospheric open world doesn't reinvent the wheel, yet entertains with sublime puzzles and fun combat.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Despite the 3D graphics, Tropico 3 is basically the same game like the first version eight years ago. A lot of things are not up to date, but the mix of politics, economy, development and black humor is ageless. If you liked the first Tropico, you will love the new one.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This add-on improves the gameplay and the atmosphere of an already great game. It's the sole ruler of the city builder genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    It's a good adventure game, but for veterans of the series it's still disappointing. It's obvious that Telltale tried to make the best out of a small budget, but Monkey Island deserves better than that. It hurts to see the greatest adventure series being cut into little pieces.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A fascinating viking journey with silent moments and boss fights, but it sometimes lacks narrative.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Bloodline Champions hits the sweet spot: no unnecessary stuff, but unique and well balanced heros in a great player-vs-player environment. And it's free, too.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    In Minit, retro Zelda charm meets a world as sweet as it is strange, with more and more incentives to explore, minute by minute.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Scholar of the First Sin is the ultimate Dark Souls 2, no question.

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