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For 2,108 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 A Way Out
Lowest review score: 10 Haunted House: Cryptic Graves
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,211 out of 2108
  2. Mixed: 739 out of 2108
  3. Negative: 158 out of 2108
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Driver: San Francisco
    Clever ideas are interspersed with components that fail miserably, making this the definition of 'mixed bag'.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Driver: San Francisco
    Clever ideas are interspersed with components that fail miserably, making this the definition of 'mixed bag'.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    John Daly's ProStroke Golf
    John Daly's Prostroke Golf is a great display of how the Move controller can be implemented, and has officially made us excited about what the future of Move holds.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    LIGHT (2014)
    Light has great ideas but fails to use them in any meaningful way or make any lasting impression - it's like the setup to a great game that never comes. Shame.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shank 2
    If you're after an old-school brawler it's definitely still worth your consideration – but absolutely keep in mind that this offers frustration as well as fun.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pressure
    It doesn't do anything new or exciting, but nor does it offend in any great way. There are plenty of little mistakes, and just not enough to make them forgiveable. It's a pretty average game with decent presentation. For something a bit more time consuming or in depth, I'd look elsewhere. If you just want a distraction then maybe.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Dark Eye: Demonicon
    Maybe hardcore Dark Eye fans will appreciate the lore and its place in the universe, but on its own it’s not a fantastic story, and it’s not a well-designed game either.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Sinking City
    An interesting game that scratches the detective itch, without ever reaching great heights.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shadowgate
    Shadowgate is a faithful update then, but Zojoi have squandered the opportunity to actually update the gameplay too.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A Total War Saga: TROY
    Total War: Troy makes some curious changes to the Total War formula, but the less streamlined resource system, extra micromanagement, and weird mix of reality and mythology work against its favour to create a less than entrancing experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 5
    Years of waiting, and we're presented with a title that still feels unfinished. Gran Turismo 5's main frustrations come from the fact that, at times, the game is entertaining and a joy to play. At other times, it had us questioning if Polyphony understand what the current generation of consoles are capable of.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Deadlight
    There are sparks of inspiration here and a beautifully realised setting, but beneath that veneer of intrigue lies gameplay that just doesn't cut it with the best. There's just about enough to enjoy in this broken version of 80's Seattle, just expect to be frustrated in digging out the treats.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
    In the end, Combat Evolved Anniversary is a strange package. Its campaign feels half hearted, neither fully remaking nor preserving the original game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rush for Glory
    It's well balanced, it runs well, the graphics are alright, the level backdrops are interesting and well designed and it's, well, a tower defence game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Randal's Monday
    Randal’s Monday gets so much right it’s depressing that it gets the crucial gameplay part wrong.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Fall (2014)
    In short, fix these problems Over The Moon and maybe the second episode of The Fall will be all fun and not just the last hour.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Brink
    Brink is an extremely confused piece of software, that isn't quite sure exactly what it is, or what it's meant to be doing. When it gets into its stride and the gameplay flows, there are moments of beauty to behold. For the most part, however, it's all a bit irksome, as you battle with server issues, single player modes that aren't really single player at all, and a severe lack of direction.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
    An incremental upgrade to Dead Rising 2. It's still great fun, but just be aware this is little extra than more of the same.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gomo
    Gomo isn't a great example of the genre by any means, but it's nice to look at and a fun little diversion. I found it rather endearing.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
    An incremental upgrade to Dead Rising 2. It's still great fun, but just be aware this is little extra than more of the same.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Genesis Alpha One
    The truth is, Genesis Alpha One feels like an Early Access game, far from the polished status one would expect from a full release – even an indie one. While the concept is intriguing and very promising, the lack of immersion and design decisions make everything exhausting. If you’re interested in a roguelike sci-fi game, you could give Genesis a shot, but don’t expect much from what is clearly an unfinished title.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dungeon Siege III
    Dungeon Siege III falls victim to its lack of ambition.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dungeon Siege III
    Dungeon Siege III falls victim to its lack of ambition. With a little extra guts, the developers could have installed an engaging narrative, memorable characters and an online component that would prolong the title's life. Instead, what we have is an emotionless, unrewarding journey that shies away from doing anything special.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    APB (All Points Bulletin)
    Did they hope people wouldn't notice its shortcomings? Where they conducting some kind of experiment? Did they always plan to do this overhaul?
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dungeon Siege III
    Dungeon Siege III falls victim to its lack of ambition. With a little extra guts, the developers could have installed an engaging narrative, memorable characters and an online component that would prolong the title's life. Instead, what we have is an emotionless, unrewarding journey that shies away from doing anything special.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
    In all the game works mechanically well but lacks innovation and plays it too safe. The oversimplified gameplay mixed with lacklustre combat make for a game that plays well but leaves you with the disappointing notion of what could have been.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Valhalla Hills
    It’s a charming, lighthearted game of resource gathering and production. Unfortunately, it’s only really fun when things work smoothly and easily. Figuring out mistakes and solving problems - which should be the core of a good strategy game - are built around solving pathfinding issues, and Valhalla Hills doesn’t do much to make those problems more palatable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hard Reset
    So amongst the other problems, it's also short and clearly rushed.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
    There’s fun, then, to be had with Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, especially for those familiar with the original series, but in following a “see what sticks” approach to adding content rather than focusing on exploring and updating the franchise’s core mechanics, Sanzaru have ended up with a game that’s caught somewhere between the past and present and, no matter the nostalgia, that isn’t quite good enough in 2013.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    DOOM VFR
    DOOM VFR is one of the most action-packed games I’ve ever played using the HTC Vive. It’s a shame Bethesda ignored the huge amount of progress that has been made in VR development. DOOM VFR is a good game, but with a number of changes it could easily become a great game. Do not buy this game if you suffer from motion sickness as you simply won’t be able to play it for longer than five minutes at a time. However, if the locomotion issues don’t bother you, DOOM VFR is definitely worth picking up.
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