games(TM)'s Scores
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For 3,166 reviews, this publication has graded:
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23% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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73% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.3 points lower than other critics.
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Average Game review score: 67
| Highest review score: | Demon's Souls | |
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| Lowest review score: | Darkstar: The Interactive Movie |
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Positive: 1,101 out of 3166
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Stunning on the field, awful everywhere else. [Issue#205, p.76]- games(TM)
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The biggest success of Two Point Hospital is that once the comedy stops managing to land - and at some point it will simply by virtue of repetition - it still remains compelling and fulfilling to play. [Issue#205, p.72]- games(TM)
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Everything you can do here is positioned to celebrate Spider-Man's abilities, and that means everything you can do makes you feel like Spider-Man. [Issue#205, p.69]- games(TM)
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What continues to impress on our second time playing through Treasure Tracker is the quality of the level design. The addition of stages based on worlds from Super Mario Odyssey is yet more evidence that these little dioramas are a rich format for creativity. [Issue#203, p.86]- games(TM)
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Moonlighter builds good will, even in the face of some of its design choices. The grind from lowly dungeoneer and shopkeeper to an adventurer in your own right is enjoyable and, thanks to the gorgeous pixel art, you won't want to take your eyes off it. [July 2018, p.82]- games(TM)
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Though Codemasters' dedication to the many details underneath the simple, blocky exterior, Onrush ends up being much more than just Overwatch for petrolheads. It's an innovative resurrection of the arcade racer. [July 2018, p.76]- games(TM)
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While its story doesn't quite have the emotional heft it could have had with more character development, it nonetheless gives players a drive, and a reason to persist through a harsh world. [July 2018, p.73]- games(TM)
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Massive, overwhelming, engaging and brilliant. [Issue#201, p.78]- games(TM)
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So, is Detroit going to convert David Cage skeptics to Quantic Dream's way of thinking? Absolutely not. This is pure thematic pondering, melodramatic, challenging, gamified cinema-aping stuff, and that's why we like it. [Issue#201, p.74]- games(TM)
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Between the pitch-perfect length, a case of cheeky characters you just want to pinch and a distinct visual style you'll be left with a lasting fond impression. Short, sweet and filled to the brim with charm, you won't want to drop this one in a hot minute. [Issue#200, p.80]- games(TM)
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At its cold, frostbitten heart, Frostpunk is a game of decisions, and what makes it so satisfying is they all matter. [Issue#200, p.75]- games(TM)
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With an engaging plot that's as much a commentary on consumerism as it is a tale of morality, Forgotton Anne's inspired narrative is backed up by some solid and engaging gameplay. [Issue#200, p.74]- games(TM)
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It's a game of two halves, God of War. For the first dozen or so hours you may find yourself frustrated by the slow levelling up, a bewildering map system, and perplexing storyline stuffed with gated areas and treasures. Stick with it, though; the more you do, the more of the realms you'll open... and that's where the fun REALLY begins... Like Kratos, this game gets better with time. [Issue#200, p.70]- games(TM)
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An exceptional strategy game, but needs more variety. [Issue#199, p.80]- games(TM)
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An enchanting RPG...A claimant to the JRPG throne. [Issue#199, p.78]- games(TM)
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An evocative exploration of the art of storytelling. [Issue#198, p.78]- games(TM)
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PUBG lives up to its monstrously large reputation. [Issue#197, p.74]- games(TM)
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A killer prequel that almost tops the original. [Issue#197, p.73]- games(TM)
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It's Skyrim, warts and all, in your pocket. [Issue#196, p.90]- games(TM)
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It feels like the developer has come to an apex of open-world design, and while the game makes some missteps along the way in its story and characterisation, it all makes up for it in the exploration of the world. [Issue#196, p.82]- games(TM)
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Unabashedly mocks you, itself and everything else. [Issue#194, p.82]- games(TM)
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A bold shooter that never fails to entertain. [Issue#194, p.80]- games(TM)
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The best Assassin's Creed experience in years. [Issue#194, p.69]- games(TM)
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With a bountiful cast of characters - most of which are actually worth talking to - plenty of solutions available to every problem you face and a cheeky, knowing sense of humour riddling the entire experience, Divinity: Original Sin II comes as nothing other than wholeheartedly recommended. If it's too hard, play it on an easier difficulty. If it's to boring, ignore the conversations and just get into fights all the time. If it's too long, just be quicker. There's no excuse - get involved. [Issue#193, p.80]- games(TM)
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A worthy addition to an already great franchise. [Issue#193, p.78]- games(TM)
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It's easily one of the best Total War experiences yet, which in turn makes it one of the best RTS games available. [Issue#194, p.73]- games(TM)
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We don't give out tens lightly, but we have to ask, what more could we have wanted from this game? What could it have offered that would have made it better? The answer is not much. Playing Super Mario Odyssey is to experience pure joy. We couldn't wish for anything more than that from this series or from Nintendo. [Issue#193, p.64]- games(TM)
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Builds on last year's game and impresses again. [Issue#192, p.80]- games(TM)
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While the game is still intrinsically limited by the conceits of the original 1986 release, it's ultimately a return to a much-missed component of the gaming landscape. [Issue#192, p.78]- games(TM)
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Ark is near masterful in its ability to keep you caught up in a sense of discovery. There always seems to be more. [Issue#192, p.74]- games(TM)
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The studio built great things on weaker foundations with the previous game, so it's going to be exciting to see just how tall a Tower it can build when it's working off an even stronger base from day one. [Issue#192, p.64]- games(TM)
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But Hellblade is so well executed in so many ways, so committed to its mission and has integrated concept and design so well that we found it easy to look past these things to enjoy it immensely...Intense, powerful, important and very well done. [Issue#191, p.70]- games(TM)
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Perhaps most excitingly, The Lost Legacy hints at what would be an interesting format for future releases. [Issue#191, p.69]- games(TM)
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It's just a bit of a shame about the occasional in authentic controls. [Issue#190, p.83]- games(TM)
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A near-perfect distillation of gaming excellence. [Issue#190, p.80]- games(TM)
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Splatoon 2 is yet another example of a company that is hitting a similar stride to when it was at its creative peak - when new features like innovations, not gimmicks. Importantly, Splatoon 2 does improve on the original in every way. [Issue#190, p.73]- games(TM)
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Some might balk at the fact the main campaign can be completed in around five hours, but it feels a trifling thing to complain about when the varied generated missions offer so much replay value. And some of us don't even like Star Trek! [Issue#189, p.82]- games(TM)
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The game has a universal appeal, and its status as a modern classic is uncontested. This is just another block in its pedestal. [Issue#189, p.80]- games(TM)
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The variety keeps you in the game and that, in time, enables you to master the feel and potential of the cars on offer. Best of all, improving is enjoyable - you never feel as though you're playing simply to get better. You can't ask for more from a racer than that. [Issue#189, p.76]- games(TM)
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When you're sat next to someone, playing ARMS in local multiplayer mode (or Ranked, once you finally get it unlocked), is absolutely brilliant. It's as likely to get you screaming at your pals as Mario Kart, but it also possesses the depth and strategic options you associate with the best fighting games. [Issue#189, p.75]- games(TM)
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An amazingly fun experience. And when you're occasionally let off the rails and allowed to run wild in some of the larger open areas, it culminates in one of the most freeing experiences that PSVR has so far offered. [Issue#189, p.74]- games(TM)
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It's a game that deserves a meatier and healthier package than the one Bandai Namco has given it, but even so, the online play will see Tekken 7 endure as one of the best fighting games this generation. [Issue#189, p.70]- games(TM)
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A tender exploration of memory, death, and mystery. [Issue#188, p.85]- games(TM)
Posted Jun 23, 2017 -
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It ramps up brilliantly and is nicely paced too...It might not have the intense insanity of a "Keep Talking," but it's up there with some of the best implementation of PSVR we've seen to date. [Issue#188, p.82]- games(TM)
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It takes a lot for a falling block puzzle game to impress today, but Puyo Puyo Tetris succeeds thanks to its comprehensive set of opinions and satisfying skill-based game design. [Issue#188, p.81]- games(TM)
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For newcomers, it's a good starting point, but for everyone else, the series probably needs a rest or at least a graphical overhaul, because despite being a good-looking 3DS game with excellent direction during combat, we have an alternative handheld console in the Switch now, which can do far better visuals. Over to you, Nintendo. [Issue#188, p.76]- games(TM)
Posted Jun 23, 2017 -
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The games that play out as intended - courtesy of the twists that Relic has brought into the franchise this time around - well, those will stay in your mind as some of the most intense RTS games you'll ever have. [Issue#188, p.74]- games(TM)
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Animation still feels stiff and robotic and zoning might well be too strong as it is now but in most other respects, Injustice 2 is a clear success...Another cracking fighter from a studio still on the up. [Issue#188, p.72]- games(TM)
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If you've been flirting with the idea of buying an action-RPG but fear the time commitment, The Lightning Kingdom might just be the compromise you're looking for. [Issue#187, p.82]- games(TM)
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We've waited a while to see Tarsier strike out on its own and it's gratifying to see it succeed with a game as good as this. [Issue#187, p.70]- games(TM)
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The definitive edition of the definitive karting game. [Issue#187, p.68]- games(TM)
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The kind of racer nobody else seems to want to make these days. [Issue#186, p.79]- games(TM)
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Ultimately, the rest of the Japanese RPG genre is still playing catch-up....It's stolen our hearts. [Issue#186, p.76]- games(TM)
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The rebirth of true role-playing in games. [Issue#105, p.84]- games(TM)
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Posted May 26, 2017 -
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It’s a frustrating reality, but one Ubisoft is already working diligently on a fix for. Like Siege, For Honor is in the beginning stages of becoming something truly unique and brilliant. If you’ve ever struggled to get into fighting games, are eager for a new multiplayer game to try your hand at, or are simply interested in what happens when Ubisoft diverts its resources out of populating open worlds with content and into an experience that thrives because of its nuanced design, then try For Honor – you won’t regret it.- games(TM)
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