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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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    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Torment: Tides of Numenera
    30 hours of RPG gaming later and I don’t regret a moment of it, and I’m sure when I play it again I’ll create a totally different experience for myself. Torment has flaws but none that will stop me from considering it a great RPG.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Death Stranding: Director's Cut
    With a few of its existing rough edges smoothed out, Death Stranding Director’s Cut manages to be a more approachable experience than its previous incarnation, and for those coming back to it, there’s just enough new to warrant a second journey across America.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    GRIS
    Gris is art in motion and arguably the most gorgeous game I’ve played this year. It dons the cloth of a puzzle platformer, although focusing on just that part means missing the point. That’s because all its pieces, from the absolutely gorgeous visuals and music to the poignant way in which the world gives you the pieces to build the girl’s story, create a delicate whole and an experience that’s well worth jumping into.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Distant Worlds: Universe
    It's a challenging and complex game packed with features that allows you to choose just how you want to play it, while accommodating a wide variety of play-styles and strategies.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Football Manager 2011
    It might not reinvent the wheel, but that doesn't stop it from being the most addictive version yet. Fantastic in every sense – here's to a year of imaginary goals.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Sims 3
    The developers need to be commended for their efforts and if you like sandbox games, this is unmissable.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Souls III
    If you’re a Souls fan, you should play this game, and if you haven’t yet dug into this nightmarish world, Dark Souls III is an excellent place to start.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Episode 1 - A New Day
    Some scenes in this game genuinely moved me.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence - Ascension
    Ascension is a fantastic stand-alone that is a superior game in every way to its predecessor. It’s perfect for both new players and veterans and both with have plenty of content to get their teeth into.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 5 - Cry Wolf
    The Wolf Among Us is superb, and Cry Wolf is probably the best episode.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Section 8: Prejudice
    It's not perfect, but we highly recommend this title to all FPS fans looking for something fresh to bide the time.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Section 8: Prejudice
    It's not perfect, but we highly recommend this title to all FPS fans looking for something fresh to bide the time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Strider
    Strider is unapologetic in its approach: it’s a Metroidvania that thrives on speed, slashing, and general carnage. It manages all four very well.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Section 8: Prejudice
    It's not perfect, but we highly recommend this title to all FPS fans looking for something fresh to bide the time.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Origins
    Origins absolutely achieves Ubisoft’s goal of bringing back their flagship franchise with a bang. The game has very few flaws and issues, and all of these are dwarfed by the strides it has achieved on the gameplay front. Origins marries the parts of the familiar AC formula that work with a host of improvements that result in an extremely entertaining and satisfying gaming experience, backed up with a great story to boot. Assassin’s Creed is back, and it’s better than ever. Oh, and you can pet cats! GOTY 2017.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    South Park: The Stick of Truth
    Not since Rocksteady's Batman Arkham games has a developer so successfully made such an amazing title out of a licensed property, one that not only is a perfect South Park game but an incredible RPG as well.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Killzone 3
    Killzone 3 is the best first-person shooter on PS3, with its varied and stunning single-player campaign and all-out action-packed multiplayer.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resistance 3
    It may have taken 3 attempts, but Resistance 3 is the FPS the PS3 has been waiting for.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    OFF
    Playing OFF, you can see why it has enjoyed a huge cultural impact over the last 17 years. It’s a timeless piece that pushes what we believe to be standard video game convention, and the added content is a loving epilogue for long-time fans.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rift (2011)
    Whether you're an MMO veteran looking for your next fix, or if you're a newbie looking to expand tour horizons and jump into the genre for the first time, RIFT is an excellent place to start. Just remember - we're not in Azeroth anymore.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Street Fighter X Tekken
    In the end, it's properly, wonderfully creative and brilliant – and proves that even the most disparate of series can be bedfellows if executed well.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Starhawk
    It really feels like a lot of effort was put into Starhawk, and that effort has certainly paid off. After dusting off my PS3 to play it, it seems Sony have finally found a new exclusive title to show off and be proud of.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Total War: WARHAMMER - Realm of the Wood Elves
    Realm of the Wood Elves is a solid addition to Total War Warhammer and a much needed one. As the first introduction of the Elves, the DLC does a fantastic job of delivering a great roster of units with unique gameplay mechanics that allow the race to play very differently to that of any other faction.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Wars: The Old Republic
    It may carry a lot of the same foundations as other MMOs but BioWare has given the genre something it has desperately needed - actual RPG - and that can only spell good things for us all.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Total War: Shogun 2
    This is the most fully featured Total War to date, and a great homage to the game that launched the series.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Football Manager 2013
    For 2013, there's more than enough to keep fans happy, and while it sometimes seems worth it to skip the latest version of Football Manager, the overhauled multiplayer and game mode variation makes this an essential purchase as ever.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity: The White March - Part 2
    The original Pillars of Eternity earned much deserved high praise when it was released. The White March – Part II keeps those elements that made the game such a success, but also tweaks some of the areas needing improvement.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Shift
    Need For Speed Shift does exactly what it is made for: giving any driver the experience they want in a racing game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa
    This is a game that's worth immersing yourself in. There may be a few bugs now, but they'll inevitably be fixed in a patch soon, and there's more than enough here to keep you coming back for more Thrax-spanking action.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Yoku's Island Express
    Yoku’s Island Express brought something to the table few games, even among those I enjoyed, have managed to recently - a true sense of freshness. It really is unlike most games on the market, and it manages to grow beyond this defining gimmick, nailing almost every other aspect. Between the fantastic gameplay, lovely presentation and endearing characters, minor faults like excessive backtracking and a somewhat flat main storyline are negligible.
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    Democracy 4
    In the end, however, those are minor blemishes that can surely be patched after launch. Democracy 4 is the unique kind of game that targets a strategy niche, giving players control of governments in a more authentic way than the Civilizations out there do. This is the franchise’s strength, but also its weakness -- not every kind of player will have the patience and the mindset to parse through that much data and play the slow game to get policies across. Still, that is hardly the game’s fault, so if you are a fan of political strategy or just politics in general, you should definitely give Democracy 4 a very fair shot. [Early Access Score = 85]
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    Conan Exiles: Isle of Siptah
    All in all, Isle of Siptah is an interesting addition to Conan Exiles, even in Early Access. A beautiful and varied map helps create a very intriguing place to explore, and the game does eventually open up from hordes of skeletons to werewolves, giant alligators, and even a dozen different bosses. Due to the large MMO-like scope of the game itself and short review time, I was able to beat most of the normal content but never got to the stage where you discover all the secrets of the maelstrom and find out if you can control the huge Kraken in the sky – but if you’re a big fan of Conan Exiles and want more than just dominating a scorching desert, give this expansion a shot and I’m sure you will be able to find out. [Early Access Provisional Score = 75]

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