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
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    • 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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    • 87 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Thrilling old-school role playing game with total freedom and challenging battles.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Plan, build, fail, sell and try again. Behind the functional graphics of Prison Architect there's a complex, motivating and very good prison simulation.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Bioshock looks fantastic, sounds fantastic, has more vending machines than all other action games put together and dares not to tell the whole story to inspire your own fantasy.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    FM24 refines proven mechanics, surprises with useful innovations and is worthwhile despite the promised mega upgrade in FM25.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The many missions and unlockables also offer plenty of food for many hours raid pleasure.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A sigh of relief among fans: After two lackluster cinema adventures, the man with the hat and whip is back to his old form. This game is the film that should have followed The Last Crusade.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A very exciting story, which makes a huge impression on me in every scene thanks to an outstanding sound design...A unique thriller that tells a story with unexpected gameplay ideas.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    FM 2021 offers no groundbreaking innovations, but this year it is better than ever where it really matters: on the pitch.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a heartbreaking collection of short stories, still lingering long after the end of the game.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If we don't encounter bugs, Pathfinder: Kingmaker with its epic scope is nothing less than the heir to Baldur's Gate.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The first add-on to Dragon Age: Origins continues the story and adds new areas, monsters, quests and skills. It may be a bit short, but it’s a great adventure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    It's a very motivating game with brilliantly designed levels, a great fantasy satire. Playing the ultimate evil Overlord again is just as funny as the first time and made us laugh a lot while testing the PC version.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The seventh C&C strategy game is a wicked mix of funny ideas, great cut scenes and comical military units. The Soviets have changed the time line again to weaken the USA, but the change also made Japan a super power. The game is great fun, especially the new co-op mode, even though the KI and the graphics engine are not really up to date.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Hell Let Loose is a great World War shooter that reliably pursues the middle ground between action and strategy.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Bikes, speed and fat explosions - one thing is clear: Trials Evolution: Gold Edition had me from the first second.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The gameplay wise rather simple The Invincible backs it's beautiful sci-fi panoramas with a captivating and thought-provoking story.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Unusual puzzle platformer with great anime presentation, which thrills especially with its adult story.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Great, relaxing sandbox game with no serious weaknesses that is just as complex as it needs to be. Now also with multiplayer.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Even better than its predecessor: this remake is on its way to the high score.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The mix of hunting, gathering, counquering, improving and leveling is still compelling - but now it's in HD.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Beautifully presented story game with strictly linear sneak puzzles that only rarely cause frustration.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    One thing is for sure: My laptop camera will remain taped for the time being.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A lot of the usual equipment is missing, which doesn't matter too much because of the great atmosphere. But in the long run after getting all the gold medals, we'll go back to the main game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    This is not only a Need for Speed how it should be, it's also a nod to the best part of the series. What a car park! Those car chases! And the rush of speed. And online it's even better.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If you like classic online RPGs, battles full of action and weird humor, you can't go wrong with this one.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Silent Hill 2 Remake is an intense horror experience with a profound story and fantastic design, despite the technical glitches.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Nioh 3 impresses with open levels that combine familiar ideas with a dynamic and unrestricted combat system.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A well-made adventure-kick-off thanks to companions and Oblivion nostalgia, however, it suffers from performance issues and a too spacious area.
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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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