GameStar's Scores

  • Games
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:
2451 game reviews
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Co-op mode, RPG elements, items and level ups - this game almost has it all. Almost, because team work isn't really encouraged. But it's still fun for weeks for a low price.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Funny, quirky, creative, and brilliantly staged—a true Simon adventure through and through.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hundreds of vehicles, hundreds of square kilometers – Avalanche has created the largest level for an action game so far. Some of the open world gameplay just seems to be there to add playtime, but the missions make up for that.
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Solo gamers won’t have that much fun with Demigod, but if you are into multi-player battles, you are in for a treat. Balance needs to be fixed, though. And it’s a bit too expensive.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Exciting and fiddly building sim à la Factorio, yet not quite as sober and technical. Emphasis on transporting goods. Caution: addictive!
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Detective work with the three vampire protagonists is entertaining even without combat, as long as you can dodge the balance traps.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Not everything fits together perfectly in Expeditions: Rome. Nevertheless, it is a very good tactical role-playing game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For me, it's still not the best Trine, but rather a kind of dignified Déjà vu, a mission CD (who knows that yet?) To earlier parts, a nice reunion without surprises. As meaningful as it may be, the step back in this case also means that you end up back where you were eight years ago.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Give this ugly duckling a chance. It may not become a swan, but it's a hell of duck. If you like Minecraft, this game will be a nice change with the focus on exploration.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a great game based on Episode 7 and captures the spirit of the movie, but doesn't offer anything more than what's typical for the series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Slashers's Keep is half dungeon-crawler and half Rogue-like, it can, nonetheless, be considered to be slightly more than just the sum of its parts.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Neat retro shooter with good game flow and sound design, yet turns out to be a little too easy and concludes a little too abruptly.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jenny's death in the first part of The Darkness is in my mind one of the most emotional moments of the shooter genre. All the better to think that this great story continues now – even though without a satisfactory conclusion...Apart from this, levelheadedly observed, there is not so much within The Darkness 2. The gameplay is repetitive, and there's not much of it. And yet the game entertained me in the short time very well.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The brute battles, the use of role-playing elements and the fast multi-play mode are exciting, but as far as mission design, story and balance are concerned, Dawn of War 2 doesn't live up to its potential. Relic created a novel strategy game, but the discrepancy between the more technical parts of the game and its mission design and story is obvious. Still, it's not a bad game at all.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A successful heir to Dark Souls who improves the original concept, but knows its own limitations.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just like the first one, but with a different villain, more skills, more crafting and more mini games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A single developer did a far better job with Banished than the whole team of Maxis with Sim City. Yes, there are still some things missing, like upgrades or more buildings, but there will be mod tools for the community.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It shouldn't be fun to be a small cog wheel in a huge dictatorial gear box but it's fun to find out where your personal limits are, where the fun ends and when it's time for reflection.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Still an outstanding role-playing game that is seeing its second spring on the Switch. However, it also suffers from technical issues.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Superhot is a smart but short FPS. The unique game mechanics reward intelligence instead of fast reflexes.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lightning-fast arcade action, precision control, constant movement and numerous gadgets.
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's just as thrilling as the Nintendo DS version. It may have only 150 different units, but offers lots of varied missions, motivating side missions and officers.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Its a funny adventure with a great narrative and will entertain Borderland fans and new players alike.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Short, firm soul-like that keeps you entertained for 20 hours. Learning curve and replay value are low.

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