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
    • 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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Project Cars 2 will make fans of racing simulators of almost all motorsport classes happy. The prudish career mode is bothersome, though.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Wrath of the Lich King doesn’t offer much for new players, it’s made for experienced players. It increases the scale of the game, adds a few new bits and improves the game while still using the same well known and polished game mechanics. This may sound boring, but it’s absolutely not.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This game is a very intense experience, no doubt at all. It mixes fast action with slow passages and perfectly done scripts. But it could have been much better had someone with talent written the story. It’s full of logical errors and gaps the size of the Grand Canyon… and the massacre on the airport only serves to show the missing tactfulness of the developer. But it’s a brilliant game, nonetheless.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The most imaginative PC platformer money can buy right now.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Tropico 5 isn't just the best of the series, but simply one of the best games of its kind. The Settlers and Anno series should take note.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Fight, level up, explore, conquer, build. Even after 20 years this still manages to glue you to the screen. Incredible.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Telling the story of Psycho, who appeared in Crysis, too, the game feels a bit like playing deleted scenes from the first game. But lots of things are improved, there are more scripts, even better graphics and the cut-scenes are better, too. If you like fast action and couldn't care less about the story then Crysis Warhead is for you. If you haven't played Crysis and don't know what's going on, you may feel a bit lost, though.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Skylines has already exceeded my high expectations.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The fact that I delivered this test on time for the deadline is close to a miracle. After all, I had to stop playing Into the Breach to write about it. It's been a long time since I've had such a difficult time putting a game down.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    You should know exactly what kind of player you are. If you're like me, Sekiro could be your match of the year for 2019. But you have to be ready to hit your head against the wall in a dead end until the brick wall breaks. Not everyone has such a thick skull. I understand. In that case, you might want to consume Dark Souls as a lighter starter snack. Never thought that I would ever write that.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The well-made port offers subtle improvements and clean PC controls, but is lacking in terms of reflections and SDR lighting.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Destiny 2 on PC is an ingenious Borderlands-style loot-based shooter that will delight you for hundreds of hours - if you'll allow it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It still plays great, better than FIFA - but we are fed up with graphics downgrades for PC gamers.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Blizzard relentlessly addresses all points of criticism of Dragonflight and significantly improves the experience for casual players
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Well done RPG with a great story and its very own universe. Lots of decisions with comprehensible consequences.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This is the best WoW so far and that's true in every aspect of the game. It's a bit too easy, but it has the most original quests of every other MMORPG.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This year NBA 2K rocks again, but the onmipresent in-game currency casts a shadow over the career mode.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Village continues what made Resident Evil 7 great. A strong ensemble of villains compensates for the unnecessarily convoluted story.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Apart from a few minor annoying issues with AI and Interface, the game is absolutely right for me and is exactly the Borderlands comeback I've been wanting for years.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Only in one aspect I would have expected more from Fifa 15, namely in the game modes.
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Oh my God, this is cute. Oh my God, this is beautiful.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    We especially like how well the developers preserve the spirit of the original, while at the same time extending the story in a meaningful way.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Resivent Evil 7 revitalizes the series. Thanks to the first person view and the outstanding atmosphere it's a real highlight of the horror genre.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Open World is sometimes formulaic, but never loses its charm due to the gripping story and stunning graphics of the Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A sensationally encouraging indie gem that oozes charm. You determine the level of challenge yourself.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Doom Eternal refines where its predecessor was already brilliant. Despite some minor flaws, it's one of the most intense shooters of the year.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
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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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