games(TM)'s Scores

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For 3,166 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 23% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 73% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Demon's Souls
Lowest review score: 10 Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
Score distribution:
3166 game reviews
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An elegant and expressive new puzzle experience. [Issue#206, p.84]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A season of fun ideas and great presentation. [Issue#206, p.76]
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Both a great racer and a great sandbox. [Issue#206, p.74]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    No, it's not just an Origins knock-off. [Issue#206, p.70]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stunning, but undermined by microtransactions. [Issue#205, p.82]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stunning on the field, awful everywhere else. [Issue#205, p.76]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A clever genre mix and essential VR experience. [Issue#204, p.84]
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Incredibly punishing, impossible to put down. [Issue#204, p.80]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Great concept, solid execution. [Issue#204, p.74]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A new and improved recipe for family fun. [Issue#204, p.70]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fantastic reimagining of arcade racing. [Issue#203, p.83]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An esports-ready success needing a sizeable audience. [July 2018, p.81]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A survival game that embraces adventure. [Issue#201, p.88]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A tactically rich and rewarding space-merch-mech-sim. [Issue#201, p.86]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best things we've played all year. [Issue#201, p.82]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Massive, overwhelming, engaging and brilliant. [Issue#201, p.78]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A delightful adventure and excellent VR showcase. [Issue#199, p.84]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A stunning work of interactive art. [Issue#199, p.83]
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An exceptional strategy game, but needs more variety. [Issue#199, p.80]
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