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For 2,107 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 2107
  2. Mixed: 738 out of 2107
  3. Negative: 158 out of 2107
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
    Nevertheless I really enjoyed the 3-4 hours I spent investigating The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and recommend you check it out, although admittedly your own enjoyment will be tied to whether you find and solve all the puzzles first time around.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Starpoint Gemini 2
    The campaign isn't up to much, the interactions between various factions are simplistic and missions occasionally feel repetitive, but the game largely nails that feeling of being a grizzled starship captain who doesn't play by the rules, making his living any way he can.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Styx: Master of Shadows
    Styx is a likeable protagonist and is quite possibly the best videogame goblin of all time, but his humorous nature and sailor-like vernacular isn't enough to lift his game beyond the abyss of mediocrity it languishes in.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
    Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is a strong foray into the Tolkien universe, backed up by popular combat from other major action series, with its own free-running style to boot.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Gauntlet (2014)
    Gauntlet needs fun, badly.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
    Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is more than just an excellent detective adventure, it also absolutely nails the essence of being the pride of Baker Street and in doing so provides an exciting roadmap for where Ukrainian developer Frogwares will take the series next.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Hack 'n' Slash
    A wonderful idea, with lovely dialogue, a clever coding system, and some cute puzzles, but unfortunately it clearly couldn't be given as much time as the idea deserved.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Doorways: The Underworld
    AlthoughDoorways starts to find its feet in the concluding segments, the closing shots of the chapter feel desperately anticlimactic.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Endless Legend
    It takes a while to get going; unlike the very best titles in its genre, it doesn't present complex information to the player in a concise and understandable way, which means it can sometimes be a frustrating experience for new players.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stronghold: Crusader II
    For old, war-tested Stronghold players Crusader 2 is a triumphant evolution of the game that they've held dear for the last twelve years. For the rest of us though, there is perhaps no better time to see what all the fuss is about.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wasteland 2
    I like Wasteland 2, I really do, but I can't help but think it's not quite the masterpiece we were promised.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front
    Battle Academy 2 won't be for everyone. It's not a very attractive game, and the presentation can sometimes leave a little to be desired.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Train Fever
    Just keep in mind you'll need to go in with plenty of patience and a willingness to search outside the game if something obscure trips you up. If you can get past that, and you like a bit of simulation, you're going to have a lot of fun.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Flockers
    Even if it's just a nicer version of Lemmings at the end of the day, Flockers at least isn't trying to pull the wool over your eyes. It's baarilliant.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Sims 4
    How does The Sims 4 measure in the grand scheme of things? It’s an excellent stepping stone for what could be moving forward, although this comes at the cost of numerous add-ons and expansions raiding our pockets.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    To End All Wars
    One for hardcore military history fans only.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition
    Dead Rising 3 is a step forward for the series as it finally finds the confidence to expand its setting, which is mostly down to better hardware being available.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    GoD Factory: Wingmen
    GoD Factory Wingmen is a game where accessibility comes easy but mastery does not.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Journey Down: Chapter Two
    Nevertheless despite these issues I still found myself enjoying The Journey Down: Chapter Two a lot as it is just a fun, charming adventure that gets the LucasArts spirit pretty darn right.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 5 - No Going Back
    If you've been waiting for the finale to dive in, well go ahead and do so with the full confidence that it'll be worth it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shadowgate
    Shadowgate is a faithful update then, but Zojoi have squandered the opportunity to actually update the gameplay too.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Chess 2: The Sequel
    Given the price tag, I have to seriously question what this game offers. It seems like the greater part of the work went into designing the rules, which can be downloaded for free. The adjustments are certainly intriguing, but there's absolutely no good reason to recommend Chess 2 as a videogame.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metro: Last Light Redux
    I realise all these caveats render a scored review somewhat meaningless, so the takeaway message is this; if you've never played Last Light, you should – it's an excellent game, and you should opt for this version. If you've already played it, however, you don't need to upgrade.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metro: 2033 Redux
    This is the finest available version of an excellent, atmospheric game. It's still not perfect, but the Redux version irons out a significant number of weaknesses, adding some of Last Light's improved mechanics while also providing a welcome layer of visual polish.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Dungeons: The Eye of Draconus
    As such, if you're hankering for a truly excellent side-scrolling brawler, your money would be better spent on that instead and not this effort which seemingly places a premium on lewd college humour above anything else.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cloud Chamber
    There's just so little to do, and if you don't like commenting on videos you won't see anything here but a bunch of crazy confusing videos. Lovely idea, not for me or people like me, but a community of people already love it so feel free to ignore me and give it a go.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Battle Islands
    Though there’s fun to be had in the pleasing progression of such free-to-play titles, there are so many better and more rewarding battle strategy games out there. Leave this to the mobile space and find something that the PC was made for, not for emulating a lightweight mobile port.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Frontline: Road to Moscow
    If you're looking for a cheap, fun tactical combat game that's simple to grasp and satisfying to master, Frontline : Road to Moscow comes highly recommended.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    King's Bounty: Dark Side
    King's Bounty: Dark Side is absolutely not a bad game, in fact it's fun and very addictive. The trouble is that they've already released it at least three times under different subtitles and with the absolute bare minimum of tweaks.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    McDROID
    In truth, this writer wasn’t overly excited at the prospect of playing McDROID when they first read into it – more fool me. While I still harbour reservations about its long-term appeal (a product of the genre’s repetitive nature more than anything) McDROID is an excellent tower defense romp with enough candied charm to keep you coming back.
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