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
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It's been a long time since a first-person shooter has gripped me like Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus...An almost perfectly balanced mix of difficulty, humor and classic shooter gameplay with modern elements.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    First-class sequel with dramatic turn-based tactical battles, a well thought-out strategy section and the same cool mercenaries from the old days.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Rarely before has it been so hard for me in my game tester career, not to award a 90s rating.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Then of course there are the dragons: Every fight against the monstrous Flutterviecher feels really epic to me.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A huge, interesting era of ancient Europe come to life.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    F1 2020 expands the exisiting framework with a new, interesting game mode, which makes it Codemasters‘ best F1 game, yet.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    With its licences, extensive game modes and a clean pc port, FIFA 17 is a great package, but doesn't offer much new.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A visually stunning survival construction mix to warm your freezing hands.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Darksiders 2 is larger, more varied and more motivating than the first game, and all game elements - be it story, battle, puzzle or skill pad - engage almost perfectly. I would have preferred a slightly more modern technology backbone and more fine-tuned mouse and keyboard controls. But these are small things that I forgive in such a captivating game as this.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Builds on the already complex and clever strategy-tactics mix.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Tides of Numenera requires the will to familiarize oneself with the game, and a passion for reading, but rewards the player with one of the best stories in role-playing games.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The exciting story mode, the motivating F1 world and considerably improved handling make F1 23 an exceptional racing game.
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    • 89 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Stunning action adventure that delights with a challenging combat system and a breathtaking game world.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    On the pitch, Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is the undisputed king, but all around it there's far too much standstill.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    They saved the best for last. Legacy of the Void is a moment of glory for the RTS genre and a worthy conclusion to StarCraft 2. Where else can you still find lovingly made campaigns, fantastic presentation and ingenious multi-player in one single game?
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A worthy sequel with a great story, some impressive graphics and lots of brainteasers that won't just delight puzzle fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Currently the best Formula 1 racing game thanks to an entertaining story and a greatly expanded My Team career.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Rockstar has managed to make Max as a character so compelling that the guy alone bears the full story.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It combines a terrific single-player campaign with brilliant multi-player battles. The result: the best tatical strategy game of the year with well designed missions and great handling.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Undertale is absolutely unique. It's a RPG masterpiece full of weird characters and a moving message.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Full of atmosphere, funny and like LucasArts. Part 4 of the trilogy (!) stays true to its predecessors and that's how it should be. Please don't stop!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    On the pitch, it's a real improvement of the usual strong FIFA package. Off the pitch, however, the innovations are missing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Honestly, right now I feel like exploring the last corners of Greece as soon as I'm done, after writing the article...And that's always a very good sign for a game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The AI isn't terrible anymore, but still not good. Subtle, but numerous innovations provide more strategy and fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed: Origins doesn't overcome the Ubisoft formula, but perfects it for an outstanding open-world adventure.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Diablo 4 is a masterpiece action RPG that only runs out of steam in the final meters of the endgame.
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    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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    The game hardly develops original concepts and fails to implement the more complex structures seen in its role models. There is just no reason to choose Star Dynasties over Crusader Kings 3 or Stellaris.
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    The approach of combining the gameplay of Factorio with action- and roguelike elements is very interesting in theory. However, its implementation currently leaves too many wishes unfulfilled, especially in regard to the far too simplistic combat system. [Early Access]
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    All in all, The Immortal Mayor shows some promising approaches, yet nothing more. The first deficiencies become apparent after a short playing time. [Early Access]
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    Clanfolk isn't as good as Rimworld yet, but it's not missing much. [Early Access review]
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    In this railway construction game, the challenging route planning is particularly convincing. But there is still a lot to do before full release. [Early Access Review]
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    Sapiens joins the now quite a long list of promising building sims in Early Access, which are still a long way from completion. [Early Access Review]
    • 79 Metascore
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    In its current state, there are simply too many cogwheels missing in the gearbox, so I advise against buying it. Instead, you should reconsider a purchase upon release. [Early Access Review]
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    Basic framework of a survival RPG with interesting co-op systems and a lot of room for improvement. [Early Access review]
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    It may well be that Nobody - The Turnaround started its Early Access too early.
    • 76 Metascore
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    Everything the Viking game does I've seen way too many times lately. [Early Access Review]
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    Wrecked buildings have never looked fancier.
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    Who would have thought that an Early Access game these days would come onto the market in a more complete state than some of the triple-A blockbusters. Bugs and glitches are negligible and are fixed remarkably prompt. Myth of Empires is an exciting project, which, especially at its full release, could shake up the genre. [Early Access]
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    The potential of this survival game, with what is probably the most realistic water physics to date, is indeed enormous. [Early Access]
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    You should keep Cosmoteer on your radar or you'll miss out on the next space hit. [Early Access review]
    • 86 Metascore
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    In its current state, Core Keeper is no replacement for Terraria or Minecraft. [...] That, however, doesn't make Core Keeper a bad game, quite the opposite. [Early Access review]
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    Anno plus Cities: Skylines results in an identity crisis. [Early Access Review]
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    It's a good thing that Surviving the Abyss is just getting started in Early Access, as community feedback and new content will hopefully lead to a more rounded and better game over time. [Early Access]
    • 69 Metascore
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    The amazing open world of Shadow of Doubt deserves a better game. [Early Access Review]
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    If the Chinese developers listen to their fans and throw their weird combat power system overboard, nothing stands in the way of success. [Early Access Review]
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    It combines Anno islands with Factorio automatisms - and that's addictive! [Early Access Review]
    • 80 Metascore
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    My Time at Sandrock sends the idyllic farmstead simulation genre into the desert. Sounds risky, but it pays off in full even in Early Access.
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    I can recommend Big Ambitions to anyone who has always wanted to know what it's like to start your own business and see it thrive and flourish.
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    What exists so far is excellent, no question about it, but you must be really starved for tactical RPGs if this very early version of the game is worth a whopping 20 euros to you. [Early Access Review]
    • 62 Metascore
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    While it's undoubtedly a competent game even at this stage, I can see little reason why anyone would choose it over Starcraft 2. [Early Access Review]
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    Silica at this point holds exciting promise for the future. [Early Access review]
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    Quotation forthcoming. [Early Access Review]
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    Even for the low price, Farmer's Life is at this point only worthwhile if you are interested in the setting. [Early Access review]
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    Voxel Tycoon is something like a love child of a threesome between Transport Tycoon, Minecraft and Factorio. [Early Access review]
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    On the whole, it mimics the originals so well that when I played it I felt like I was looking at an early, unfinished Cyberpunk GTA. [Early Access Review]
    • 66 Metascore
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    To put it politely, we can say that the idea behind Achilles: Legends Untold is quite interesting and that theoretically it could still become a good game. At the moment, however, it's so heavily half-baked and unfinished. [Early Access Review]
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    The individual game components are too unfinished, the controls are too uncomfortable and the campaign is too boring. Now, the crucial question is: Can Sea of Craft turn things around within its Early Access phase? [Early Access Review]
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    In the end, it could actually become anything in between a total failure and a big hit. [Early Access Review]
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    Goal! The Club Manager should never have been released in this state. Not even in Early Access. [Early Access Review]
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    Only NASA has more realistic space simulations. [Early Access Review]
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    Multiplayer is still missing, the user interface is crap, but it plays surprisingly well. The endgame is also fun. [Early Access review]
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    In terms of atmosphere, it's already so engrossing that the several hours of playtime per battle just fly by. [Early Access Review]
    • 72 Metascore
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    So far, the cult simulator is quite promising. Sound, appearance and the humorous mood go together very well and convey a convincing 70s atmosphere. [Early Access Review]
    • 83 Metascore
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    Terra Invcita is a typical modder game: full of soul and completely overloaded. [Early Access Review[
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    Train Life merges two genres that enthrall rail-fans.
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    Distant Kingdoms is already a rock-solid city builder with well-interlinked mechanisms and motivating gameplay. [Early Access Review]
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    Revival: Recolonization has many ideas to find its niche in the classic Civilization-4X genre. But their implementation is lacking. [Early Access Review]
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    There's not a whole lot in Warno's Early Access version yet, but what's there is actually fun and prompts genuine anticipation. [Early Access review]
    • 69 Metascore
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    The Siege of Paris simply delivers another Northman adventure that doesn't stand out in any way.
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    Fans of Fallout and those interested in post-apocalyptic fiction with a weakness for fast-paced action can get it without hesitation. However, if plot and quest decisions are of the uttermost importance for you, Death Trash clearly has too little to offer at this time.
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    The lack of fine-tuning and elaborate features is so severe that I currently cannot encourage anyone to buy it.
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    Colony Ship is a tactical RPG with a surprisingly interesting sci-fi story. [Early Access Review]
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    Skid Cities is a potential hit in need of fine-tuning.
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    The Spanish indie development team Abylight Barcelona has turned a dark setting into a surprisingly relaxed, funny construction sim. [Early Access Review]
    • 84 Metascore
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    I've been playing Gordian Quest way longer than necessary. [Early Access Review]
    • 74 Metascore
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    The game is currently still noticeably lacking in content, this Early Access release is more reminiscent of a larger demo.

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