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For 7,151 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 51% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Super Mario Maker
Lowest review score: 0 CART Fury Championship Racing
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,218 out of 7151
  2. Mixed: 1,918 out of 7151
  3. Negative: 1,015 out of 7151
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Lost Words: Beyond the Page
    There are plenty of environmental puzzles to be solved, but they pretty much all involve picking the right words in order to progress — whether it’s stepping on the right highlighted word, or picking a word like “repair” in order to fix the path ahead. There are only a couple of places where you’ll need to pause and think about what you’re doing. But, I mean, that’s kind of the point of any good fiction, right? If you’re actively taken out of a story by thinking about the mechanics of it all, then the story hasn’t done a great job of hooking you in. Lost Words may not be the greatest fiction you’ll ever read, but it will keep you hooked from the first to last page, and in this case, that’s enough.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    SSX
    In the end this isn't the SSX you grew up loving, but this isn't just another snowboarding game either. This is a reboot of a franchise that feels not only fresh and original, but has enough depth and difficulty to keep gamers constantly wanting to learn the drops to increase scores, and completing those drops is a challenge in itself.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Wet
    Artistically, however, the game is one of the most interesting and most well-done games of the past decade. While other games have taken on the idea of a game emulating a certain type of film, Wet is the first to truly embrace it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Syndicate
    Syndicate may not be the game that fans of the original were hoping for many years later, but sci-fi and shooter fans will be pleased with the overall execution of not only the story, but also the weapon techniques, game play, and co-op fun. It will provide them with enough depth and complexity to the FPS genre that it will make its own mark among similar games and never be mistaken for just another sci-fi shooter. The story may not be fresh and original, but the game play ideas, co-op action, and visual stylings sure are, which at least deserves your attention and admiration even if you haven't had this title in your sights.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Trauma Center: Under the Knife
    The game sucked me in and made me feel like these patients’ lives really depended on me.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA Live 09
    For me, I chose NBA Live 09. Not only has EA brought legs back to this franchise since struggling its first two years out on next generation platforms, but they have delivered a very strong outing last year and now this year as well.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA Live 08
    The game has tons of options; it looks and sounds fantastic, and with a minor quibble here and there plays a great game that walks the line of die hard sim and casual baller.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
    Some of the story is a bit contrived and the game may give players a bit of "been there, done that", but it's a very fun game to play through. There are enough twists in the story and surprises to be seen to keep Mario fans playing until the very end.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
    Despite the show only being on for 3 seasons, the universe is already pretty large with plenty of fan theories, it’s just a tiny (Rick) bit disappointing how short and limited this title is. As a die hard I would kill, Krombopulos Michael style, for a Rick and Morty RPG in line with the South Park series. For now, if you own a PSVR and consider yourself a part of the council of Ricks, this is a must buy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Zero Zero Zero Zero
    Zero Zero Zero is about as niche as it gets, but if you’re into that particular niche, you should really enjoy it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Axiom Verge
    Axiom Verge feels even more like a definitive version being on the Switch. I’m seeing a trend of games finding a solid home on the platform and they just feel right at home here. If you haven’t checked it out, then this is a great opportunity to do so. Tom Happ brings a unique twist from a developer’s perspective and brings it all together in a classic genre that’s worth taking a look at when done well.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Major League Baseball 2K10
    It took a while, but MLB 2K10 has fixed enough, and added enough, to be an excellent way to play a baseball game on your TV. The multiplayer issues need to be fixed as soon as possible, but we're looking forward to the series using this year as a foundation for the future.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Strike! Ten Pin Bowling
    If you don’t mind paying a Switch Tax, there’s a lot to like about Strike! It’s more or less a straightforward bowling game with a couple of minigames thrown in to pad out the game, but that doesn’t make it any less fun — especially if, like me, you’re playing it solo in handheld mode. It’s there that you see the game as it was designed to be played, with touch controls on a vertical screen, and it’s really easy to get sucked in to game after game. It’s intuitive and it’s addictive, which are two very good qualities for a game like this to have.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Earth Defense Force: World Brothers
    Earth Defense Force: World Brothers could have gone horribly wrong. I mean, yes, the series was starting to feel a little stale, but at least it was comfortable. Trying something so new could have been a huge misfire. In this case, though, it’s not. World Brothers takes the series in a somewhat new direction and it mostly succeeds in what it wants to do, which means that it’s worth playing whether you’re a newcomer to the series or a grizzled EDF vet.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Disney Afternoon Collection
    Sometimes a rerelease collection can be a necessary evil and this is one of those circumstances. The Disney Afternoon Collection is an example of a retro collection done right, and one that more publishers should see as an example to follow. The games play exactly like you would expect, add with that; the rewind ability, save states, pixel perfect visuals, a few added on modes, and more, make this a must buy for fans of these classics or Disney fans that haven’t had the chance to check them out years ago. I’m hopeful this set is just the start of the Capcom/Disney relationship again.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 - Smoke and Mirrors
    The Wolf Among Us continues to impress visually, echoing its comic book roots without sacrificing animation.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Warmind
    When all is said and done I like the Warmind expansion more than Osiris. It features more likable characters, a more entertaining story, and way better post-game activities. It probably won’t change anyone’s opinion of Destiny 2 – so if you like the gameplay, graphics, sound (amazing score as always), and the story up to this point, Warmind does a great job pushing that experience even higher.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1
    NEOGEO Pocket Selection is a good collection for those who were fans of the System and those who are curious about the system. While the selection is a bit lacking, all of the games play well and offer great fun and challenge. It’s lack of extras and bare bones presentation may put off some, but many should be able to look past that and enjoy the games they have included. Some games like Dark Arms and Crush Roller are a miss, but others will keep pulling you back even after you beat them. Even with its shortcomings, I can recommend this collection to anyone looking for some nostalgic challenge.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Steins;Gate
    Even though Steins;Gate has some interactive components that allow you to impact the story's outcome, it's important to know that it's possible to go for hours at a stretch here and never have the opportunity to do anything more than press X to advance the text.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    DJ Hero
    A pretty fantastic first entry into the series, and turned out better than I had thought. The controller itself feels well built, and I don't get the sense that it'll breakdown from any extended plays.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die
    What D4 does incredibly well is provide gamers who loved Deadly Premonition with another tale of weird and wonder while at the same time giving day one Xbox One owners a reason to use their Kinect rather than controlling their cable TV.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Pinball FX 2: Epic Quest
    While there is no "real" narrative throughout the game, dialogue, or story to be told, some of Epic Quest's advanced ideas that do work well make for a nice foundation for other games like it to come in the future. For a $2.50 you'd be a fool to pass up not only a new way to play the game of pinball, but a solid and addicting table to join the already impressive assortment created by the Zen Studios team. Well done lads, you've done it again.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Kessen
    Encompasses fantastic graphical prowess with equally fantastic gameplay and depth.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Burnout Paradise
    A fine racing game indeed. I only wish there were more Road Rage modes and other varieties spread along the map as I would say a good 65% of the modes are races. While this is fine and certainly fun, I don’t buy Burnout titles to race, I buy them for the carnage.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion
    It might still have that infamous bumpy frame rate, but basically the game is a great amount of fun, and ranks up there with "Perfect Dark" and "GoldenEye" in terms of best first person shooters on the machine.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4: Ultimate HD Edition
    All of that said, if you haven't played it yet, the $20 that Capcom is asking for RE4 Ultimate is well worth it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Eye of Judgment
    Those like me that are a sucker for a card game are getting one hell of a deal.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA Jam: On Fire Edition
    That is a lot of boom for a very little bit of Shakalaka if you know what I'm saying. This is the definitive version of the series, not only as it has up-to-date visuals, rosters, and modes, but it is about as complete as you could hope from this series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Silent Hill: Origins
    Silent Hill Origins may do a few things that fans may love or hate, but what it does well is allow you to play the events that lead up to the first game and solve some of the mysteries and questions.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Battlefield: Bad Company
    Battlefield: Bad Company may not be the award winner that COD 4 was, but it is damn near as entertaining and a lot easier to get into. This is a war game for the casual gamer who just wants to have fun blowing stuff up.
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