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For 4,008 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 68% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Dark Souls
Lowest review score: 0 House M.D.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,581 out of 4008
  2. Mixed: 1,171 out of 4008
  3. Negative: 256 out of 4008
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Resident Evil: Revelations
    While survival-horror definitely isn't my best genre, Resident Evil: Revelations is easily one of the best 3DS games I've played to date. Just about any frustrations I've come across is due to my own lack of skill and experience with the franchise as a whole. If you're a Resident Evil fan with a 3DS, this is definitely one to pick up.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Alisa: Developer's Cut
    Casper Croes and his crew understood the assignment. Alisa is pure Playstation One-style 90s survival horror in the best way possible. There is so much love and passion put into this game, and a true understanding of tone and aesthetics and gameplay that made those games so much fun. If you grew up with these games like I did, I cannot recommend Alisa enough.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
    Sacred 2 is an excellent game that excels in many aspects while not doing anything terribly new or innovative for the genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    MotorStorm: Apocalypse
    If you can't tell from this glowing review, let me come out and say it plainly: I LOVE MotorStorm Apocalypse. The game is an absolute blast and a top-class production. Evolution has created the total package, from addicting and fun gameplay to incredible track design... it's all here. The MotorStorm series finally has it's "great" game...
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man 2
    A stunning achievement both technically and narratively, Spider-Man 2 makes every moment of gameplay feel epic while still delivering a great story with a ton of heart. The creators at Insomniac know and love these characters, and that care manifests both in the quieter moments and in the jaw-dropping cinematic action scenes. Thrilling, gut-wrenching, and visually spectacular, this is among the best representations of Spider-Man in any media. An absolute no-brainer for every PlayStation 5 owner, Spider-Man 2 shows what your system is truly capable of.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    God of War: Ragnarok
    Another masterpiece from Santa Monica Studio. God of War Ragnarök is the highly anticipated sequel to 2018's God of War that delivers on all fronts.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hades
    Action roguelikes is a genre seeing a bit of a surge of new entires lately, and Hades is as good or better as anything you will find in that field. It offers an overall experience in storytelling and gameplay that is top-notch regardless of genre. It's this incredibly unique type of game and play loop that turns your every failure and death into a reward of unlocking more story, injecting more humor, and inviting you to take a stab at one more run. It's won numerous game of the year awards on PC, and there is no reason for those accolades to stop with the port to consoles. Just don't forget to give Cerebus a pet on your way to the next run.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Prototype 2
    Prototype 2's James Heller out superheroes every other superhero that's ever appeared in a videogame. He's faster and stronger than Batman, more focused than the Hulk, has a larger arsenal than Spiderman, and is funnier than Superman. In other words: Prototype 2 is the ultimate power fantasy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 - Expansion
    The Into the Darkness expansion for Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 is a must own for anyone who plays the base game. The additional decks, cards, and modes are all welcome additions to the game and only add to an already addictive base-game. The ability to play as the Archenemy in particular is something that is worth the price of admission alone although it makes you wonder why it wasn't the ability wasn't included in the base game back in June.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
    The level of polish is near perfect.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto IV
    This is an event game, the kind of thing you simply need to own ... even if you don't consider yourself a Grand Theft Auto fan.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dear Esther
    Dear Esther is an auditory and visual experience that interweaves a consuming narrative and array of emotions. The game's actual value must not be solely based upon its gameplay length, but rather on the random elements and new secrets discovered through multiple playthroughs. Those that brave the journey into the narrative and world of Dear Esther will discover an experience that few games have been available to accomplish in years. Highly recommended.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dungeon Defenders
    A surprise entry for one of my personal favorite games of 2011. Dungeon Defenders is a standout title that anyone who calls themselves a 'gamer' should own.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty
    A triumphant return to the StarCraft universe, Wings of Liberty offers up old-school RTS goodness in one of the most solid RTS titles in years.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Requiem
    Resident Evil Requiem is one of the best, if not the best, Resident Evil games I’ve ever played. And I mean ever. The controls, the level(s) of difficulty, the characters, and the story are all immersive. The only thing I wanted to put down are those zombies. Capcom has done it again.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    NieR: Automata - Become as Gods Edition
    XBox One owners have no excuse to miss out on this game. It is one of the best examples of video games as a medium of entertainment and needs to be played by every person possible. I cannot stress enough how important this game is, or how good it is.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
    This is first person shooting distilled to its purest and most action-packed form. Updated graphics, fun co-op, and a budget price tag join together to put this on any shooter fan's wish list.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Street Fighter IV
    It's updated graphics, awesome animation, and great fighting makes Street Fighter IV a great pick up.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Split Fiction
    Split Fiction is one of the best genre crossing, action packed, adrenaline rushing, heart wrenching games both Jason and myself have ever played. A few hours in, we were dodging ogres and shooting down ships. By the end of the game, our friendship became stronger, our hearts grew three times larger, and we realized that Split Fiction is one of the best games of this era. Anyone saying otherwise, is spitting fiction.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Crysis
    Despite its flaws, Crysis is, hands down, the best FPS to hit the Xbox 360 since The Orange Box and its port of the complete Half-life 2 that came out in way back in 2004.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    NHL 11
    In the end, this is a game that's hard not to recommend, especially in light of the fact that 2K Sports didn't offer a competitor on the 360 or PS3 this year, so EA could have just stuck with last years game. Instead, they upped their offering to the point that taking this year off could be absolutely the worst thing that 2K could have done.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Waveform
    The concept of controlling a wave of light is executed flawlessly through beautifully rendered levels and a challenging, but addictive gameplay experience. Gamers looking for a truly unique and innovative experience shouldn't hesitate to add Waveform to their list of must-play games this year.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    L.A. Noire
    L.A. Noire is an intelligent game with stellar acting, game changing technology and a cast of memorable characters. It's also Rockstar Games' most refined product, making it one of the best games this high profile company has ever published.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
    The addition of the Wii MotionPlus controller provides an incredibly realistic swing mechanic. That alone makes the purchase of Tiger Woods '10 for the Wii mandatory for anyone that has enjoyed previous versions but been frustrated by the lack of feel in the controller. You will not be disappointed!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Split/Second
    Split/Second is an innovative take on the generic racing game genre. Black Rock Studios scrapped the focus of cars and went full throttle with the action element by giving the gamer a chance to attack their opponents while racing them and simultaneously avoiding attacks themselves.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok
    Eivor steps into the shoes of Odin for a grand stomp around a gorgeously realized fantasy realm in what has become my favorite Assassin's Creed experience of all time. Great writing, gorgeous visuals, and a ridiculous amount of content make this DLC worthy of being a stand alone game. Beyond being highly recommended, Dawn of Ragnarok is an absolutely necessity for Assassin's Creed fans.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    God of War: Ghost of Sparta
    A by-the books add-on to the franchise that maintains and raises the high bar of the franchise. There are a lot of nice new things to do in the game and the plot expands the canon of the franchise quite a bit. I do wish they had introduced a few new things and taken the game in some new direction but the game is still excellent
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    BioShock 2
    A sequel that surpasses the original. The folks at 2K have delivered a game with more emotional and intellectual punch than the original game although you might feel a bit dirty for enjoying the game so much.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    SANABI
    Sanabi is a secret masterpiece. I don't know why it's a secret, but it is. It's a platforming clinic, with extremely tight controls, and the story hit me in the center of my heart. You'll probably play it one more time to speed run it, but I wont. Some games are better left one and done. This is one of those games. Unbelievable.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
    The Ballad of Gay Tony is not only an over-the-top action game with tons of great missions, it's also the perfect way to conclude the Grand Theft Auto IV storyline.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Brutal Legend
    Even with its non-stop references to heavy metal and specialized soundtrack, Brutal Legend comes off feeling like one of Tim Schafer's most accessible game. The real-time strategy aspects are carefully explained and never feel too daunting for the average console gamer. What's more, the game's humor and over-the-top story will make you want to see the game through to the end.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Red Dead Redemption
    Red Dead Redemption feels like a new breed of sandbox style gameplay. In the place of flashy cars, provocative women and crazy weaponry is the historically accurate and enthralling realm of the Wild West.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
    If you enjoy RPGs even in the slightest, you must own Persona 4. It is quite possibly, the greatest PS2 title ever made.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Ultimate Edition
    Without a doubt, Spider-Man Miles Morales Ultimate Edition is one of the best packages offered in video game history. Here you have two stellar games for the price of one, guaranteed to lift your spirits and thoroughly entertain you. Take a break from the world and spend some time with Spidey — and never forget to stand back up when you get knocked down.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    NHL 10
    If you like hockey, this is the game for you.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization V
    Maintaining the beloved "Civilization" feel while adding some delicious "boardgame" goodness, Civilization V is a solid addition to any strategy library.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Colors! 3D
    I'm no artist, but I had fun with Colors 3D. Even though there are a couple things I wish were incorporated that were not, checking out the gallery made me realize the potential of this program. For only $6.99, it's definitely one to recommend to pass the time if you like to draw and paint.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dead Nation
    Dead Nation is a remarkable game and easily one of the best PSN titles available. The game stands shoulder to shoulder with the Left 4 Dead series as the pinnacle titles of the zombie-game genre. If you even remotely enjoy slaying zombies, do not hesitate to buy this game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Shift
    EA has turned a corner with their development of Need for Speed SHIFT. While it retains some elements of the traditional console game style, it also raises the bar for realism in a console-based racer. Budget for a steering wheel, though, to get fully benefit from the vastly better physics modeling.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Red Steel 2
    It delivers on the promises of the first game and then some, offering razor sharp controls, a beautiful art style one of the most visceral action experiences of 2010. There's really nothing else like it right now.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Left 4 Dead 2
    Left 4 Dead 2 took a great first-person shooter experience and added fresh new gameplay modes, loads of murdering and surviving accessories from melee weapons to adrenaline shots, all of which continues to satiate my desires for an FPS game that I can happily and easily spend a copious amount of hours on.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Deus Ex: Human Revolution
    Deus Ex: Human Revolution is an incredible gaming experience. Whe game isn't the "best" in terms of any one of its individual traits, it is really good at all of them... resulting in one of the best games of our generation. Though it is unlikely that its accolades and status will ever eclipse that of the original Deus Ex, it definitely stands as a worthy successor in the series.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part I
    Naughty Dog delivers again with its timeless masterclass narrative experience, this time rebuilt from the ground up following contemporary gaming standards. With modern graphics and unparalleled performance, The Last of Us Part I is the definitive way to enjoy the multilayered and complex story of Joel and Ellie. It remains a genre-bending action survival game that challenges the status-quo by weaving together multiple elements. An expanded array of accessibility options, gameplay modifiers, and extra modes allows this remake to be experienced by anyone from any background and that’s not an easy feat.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
    Fans of DBZ, both the games and the show, can find enough here to keep them satisfied and coming back for more but fighting gamers may find the slower paced combat and the drama pieces a turn off.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    For Batman fans, this game is a long time coming. Taking the Unreal engine, Rocksteady has gone and made a truly fun superhero game and it looks incredible on the PC.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
    This is not only the best Turtles beat 'em up, it is the greatest beat 'em up of all time. This is a party starter; a feel-good moment in gaming. This game is the default blueprint for future beat 'em ups. Do not wait. Get this game. Play this game. Love this game. Oh...and Cowabunga.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Out of the Park Baseball 11
    Out of the Park Baseball 11 made many improvements to last year's already impressive simulation. With so many refinements that make it a better experience, it's a no-brainer for those looking for a baseball simulation game.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Chrono Trigger
    Regardless of whether you missed it the first time or not, Chrono Trigger is a must-own game!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Sly Collection
    Sly Cooper may not be as popular as Jak and Ratchet, but his PlayStation 3 trilogy is the perfect candidate for an HD makeover. The Sly Collection packages three of Sony's very best 3D platformers into one budget title. Throw in trophies and move support and you have a must-own collection for anybody who loves a good crime caper!
    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto IV
    This is an event game, the kind of thing you simply need to own ... even if you don't consider yourself a Grand Theft Auto fan.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
    If you have a Wii and have complained at the lack of mainstream / hardcore games, look no further as Capcom has you covered with Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars. TvC may be the most complete package available on Nintendo's console right now.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable
    Persona 3 Portable would have been a great game even if it was nothing more than a straight port of the PlayStation 2 game, but instead Atlus added enough new content to make this the first must-own PSP RPG of the year!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIII-2
    I had great hopes for this game, just like I had for the original title. Square Enix addressed nearly every issue from the previous title and delivered in a huge way. With a non-linear world, plenty of side quests, puzzles, and much more, Final Fantasy XIII-2 adds yet another smash hit to the RPG powerhouse.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Horizon Forbidden West
    Horizon Zero Dawn was one of the best games of the last console generation. I'm not sure I see any reason why Horizon Forbidden West won't go down as one of the best of this generation.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
    With the complete Phantasy Star collection, six Sonic the Hedgehog titles and a bunch of Streets of Rage titles, this Sega compilation is one of the most comprehensive yet. You would be a fool to pass up this $30 compilation disc!
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Killzone 2
    The PS3 finally gets a new signature title with a game that will have wide spread appeal. Killzone 2 sets new standards for graphics while providing a solid story with interesting characters. Co-op would have been nice addition but it's still the most fun I've had with a FPS game in a long time.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 2
    Mass Effect 2 was an incredible game on the Xbox 360 and is just as incredible a year later on the PlayStation 3.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Street Fighter 6
    Capcom has given us a complete game right out of the box. The single player experiences are enormous. The online experience is perfect. Street Fighter lore is littered in every nook and cranny of this game. There are modes and modes within modes. This is one of the best Street Fighter games in the history of the franchise. If Capcom hurt you in the past, this is their apology. Street Fighter 6 is a new classic that people will be playing for years to come.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It Takes Two
    As a video game reviewer, it's very rare I've ever awarded a perfect score. The last two games I awarded with that score were The Witcher 3 and God of War. I say this just to emphasize how It Takes Two really is, in my view, the perfect co-op experience. At least, it's the closest to perfection that I've had the joy to experience to date.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    World of Tanks
    Unique and confident in its place in the free-to-play world, this team-based MMO is a surefire winner, balancing fun with depth and detail with action.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Astro Bot
    Team ASOBI came out swinging for the fences, expanding on the existing games in the series in every direction. Astro Bot is a delight in every sense of the word. A magnificent tour through Sony PlayStation’s history, the franchise – and the Astro Bot character – has enough charm and chops to now launch forward as PlayStation's premier mascot-driven series. Stellar platforming, a mountain of secrets, and a never-ending sense of discovery and adventure, Astro Bot is a new classic. So. Much. Fun.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    BioShock
    Last year’s spectacular action/shooter/RPG-lite finally makes its way to the PS3. If you haven’t already tried this on a different platform, do yourself a favor and pick it up.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Concrete Genie
    Concrete Genie is one of the best games of this generation—an experience that expands the parameters of what video games can be. By embracing values like artistry, empathy, and beauty, this is a title that will appeal to gamers that might be feeling a bit world-weary, bringing color to a world that has been feeling a bit gray lately. If you have ever wondered why video games have to be so violent and dehumanizing, then do the industry a favor and support this game. And lest I forget to mention: Concrete Genie is a lot of fun to play.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Shift 2: Unleashed
    Shift 2 is not quite a full-realism simulator, but it's not exactly an arcade game either. The Xbox controller makes precise control difficult at best, but configuration settings and driving aids can help tame the unruly driving quirks. The evolutionary Helmet Cam provides a nice boost of realism.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    An astounding triumph that will certainly stand above the pack this season, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a unique game about unique people. The writing, visuals, and gameplay combine to make an absolute standout of a title, one that has been well worth the wait.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pushmo
    Pushmo is easily one of the best puzzle games I've ever played in quite some time. With over 200 puzzles already in the game, plus the ability to create your own, this game has quite a bit of replay value and depth to it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?
    It's an action game full of great characters, funny writing and plenty of floating platforms. Throw in some devilishly clever level designs and a non-linear story, and you have a game that you'll want to replay over and over again!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    L.A. Noire
    Although L.A. Noire is great on both systems, it's best on the PlayStation 3. With improved performance, better frame rate and an added case, this is certainly the version of the game to get. The strong cast of characters, compelling storyline and ambitious sense of scope makes this one of Rockstar Games' best products yet. Just remember to switch to black and white!
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pac-Man Championship Edition DX
    Pac-Man Championship Edition DX is an incredible game, from top to bottom.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    DCS: A-10C Warthog
    The DCS A-10C flight simulator from Eagle Dynamics is arguably the most complex and realistic flight simulator available to the consumer market today, and will remain so for quite awhile. If you are willing and able to make the commitment to acquire the proper equipment and spend a significant amount of time and energy climbing the steep learning curve, you will know as much about every arcane detail of the mighty A-10 Warthog as any military pilot.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Heavy Rain
    Everybody can breathe a sigh of relief, because Heavy Rain was definitely worth the long wait. This is an intriguing murder mystery that will have you guessing all the way to the end. Best of all, the narrative is one of the strongest I've seen in years.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet
    Regardless of whether you're new to the franchise or a seasoned veteran, LittleBigPlanet is one of the best games on the Sony PSP.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
    Deep, polished gameplay wrapped around an interesting and engulfing universe with all of the bells and whistles RPG and action game lovers crave spread across enough content to keep you busy for months.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 4: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood
    This is a worthy addition to the Tales of Monkey Island series. It's one that all adventure fans should own and everyone else should at least try.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet 2
    LittleBigPlanet 2 is an incredible package assuming you know what you are getting into. This is a game where you are going to get more out of by putting more into. If you are going to put the work into it though, you won't regret it as the possibilities are endless. If you have even the smallest creative bone in your body, you should definitely give this game a try.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Borderlands: Claptrap's New Robot Revolution
    Gearbox's latest DLC package, Claptrap's New Robot Revolution, incorporates bits and pieces of what made each preceding add-on appealing to Borderlands.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Portal 2
    Portal 2 is a masterful execution of one of the key components of gaming, fun. Valve has really outdone themselves this time, and managed to make me say, "What's episode 3?"
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    RAGE
    RAGE is easily one of the best games of 2011. The game is stunningly gorgeous, the gameplay is incredibly varied, and the entire experience is insanely addictive.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 3
    It's the end of Shepard's story. What does that mean to you? For me, it means the end of one of the best video game and science fiction franchises ever. The final scenes take a decidedly classic sci-fi turn that surely won't make everyone happy, but that was never a real option. Instead it maintains BioWare's unique vision and approach toward game development. Regardless of the rest of it, that makes Mass Effect 3 a rousing success.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
    Plenty of content and refined controls make this title a definite buy for WWE fans. This is one of the most entertaining wrestle games around. It's easy to get lost in the WWE fantasy. Just keep in mind that you'll need to shell out more moolah for the online multiplayer if you get a used copy.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
    This game not only recreates 13 of the best pinball machines of all time, but it also offers some of the best pinball physics around.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Hades II - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    Hades 2 is a masterpiece. It's something I will probably never stop playing until I unlock everything. The new trope should be if it ain't broke, take a lot of cooler things, an amazing soundtrack, and some of the greatest storytelling, put them all in a caldron, and out comes the king of roguelikes. This also proves, that things do get better...with time.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 2
    If you liked Mass Effect 1 to any degree whatsoever, you’ll definitely love Mass Effect 2 with its improved combat and AI, and cinematics and storyline – sans the glitches we all know and hate from ME1.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Braid
    Braid is an absolute masterpiece, from beginning to end.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse - Episode 1: The Penal Zone
    While I would have been happy with nothing more than a new batch of cases to solve, The Penal Zone offers a crazy new narrative, improved graphics, a gripping storyline, an improved control scheme and brand new psychic abilities.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dead Space 2
    I was expecting Dead Space 2 to be a great game, but it exceeded my expectations with beautiful, creative environments and a large array of both enemies and weapons with which to kill them.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Radiant Historia
    An almost flawless game, Radiant Historia is everything I hope for in a modern-day portable RPG. Atlus and Index Corporation have potentially created a rival for Chrono Trigger in terms of story telling and quality.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor
    Galactic Civilizations 2: Twilight of the Arnor is one of the best expansions I have ever experienced in my many years of gaming.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Inscryption
    Go into Inscryption as unspoiled as possible, and trust in the game. You will find a deeply enjoyable card game, wrapped in a series of dark mysteries, wrapped in…well…other stuff. Part CCG game, part escape room puzzle game, and part bonkers gonzo whirlybird lunacy, Inscryption is one of the best games of the year. They should charge more for a game this good.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet
    Media Molecule has created an amazingly fun and deep game that will allow people to create their own games and explore the creations of others.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    LIMBO
    The lack of plot may turn some people off but the excellent puzzles and mood make this a must have for hard core gamers.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
    Bang-On Balls gets our highest recommendation, with no caveats. The worlds are huge, the game is beautiful, the action is fun, the secrets are deep. With a ton of interesting activities, intriguing puzzles, and cool stuff to collect, Bang-On Balls feels like developer Exit Plan threw in everything, including the kitchen sink. This is new benchmark for action-exploration-bouncing-combat-platformer games.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    OMG-Z
    Laughing Jackal has raised the bar for PSP Mini developers. OMG-Z is a simple masterpiece, the kind of game that sticks with you long after the ending cinema. Part action game and part puzzler, OMG-Z is one of the best games I've played this year!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Fear the Spotlight
    Fear the Spotlight is a short but fantastic classic Survival Horror experience. Filled with an intriguing story, great characters, fun puzzles, this game delivers lots of tension and a lot of love, care, and passion for the games that we grew up with as kids. I cannot recommend this enough if you are a fan of the genre.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The World Ends with You
    Don't let The World Ends With You pass you up as it is easily the best DS title released in the last two years.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ
    Silly name aside, this is one of the most creative action 2D shooters I have seen in a long time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
    A few hiccups keeps this title from being perfect but SmackDown Vs. Raw 2010 is everything a fan could want in a wrestling game and more.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
    In comparison to the amount of fun you have, those are middling problems at worst. Civilization Revolution is easy to learn, hard to put down, and a blast to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Big Bang Mini
    With amazing graphics and a control scheme you've never seen before, this $20 DS game is a no brainer!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
    Hideo Kojima once again proves to be a singular creative force in the video game industry, crafting a sequel in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach that is not just essential for fans of the first game, but an essential experience for all gamers.
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    DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate
    Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate moves MyDearest’s living-anime games forward several steps by adding a greater degree of interactivity to the already excellent storytelling. Though the slow burn may put some players off, those with patience will find an intriguing mystery in a fabulously built sci-fi world. Well worth a look for anime fans; Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate hints at some great things to come, both from this series and this developer. [Early Access Provisional Score = 85]
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    Ark of Charon
    Ark of Charon presents as a visually appealing and intriguing title that unfortunately falls short in execution. Its blend of tower defense and colony simulation has potential, yet the game's finer details—such as the cumbersome controls, underdeveloped mechanics, and lack of engaging storytelling take away from the overall enjoyment. While Ark of Charon shines in its peaceful rhythm of base-building, this strength is not enough to keep me attempting to rebuild the life tree. As it stands, Ark of Charon feels like a game best suited for occasional play rather than a long-term commitment. But, it is in Early Access, so I have no problem giving this a second look down the road. [Early Access Provisional Score = 65]
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    Final Fury
    While pretty light on content, the price of this Early Access fighter is just right. With a surprising amount of depth for such a limited stable of characters, Final Fury will have you laughing and talking smack to your buddies with the best of them. The timing takes practice, and there is a learning curve to understand the characters' interactions, which makes the core gameplay of Final Fury quite solid. Additional content drops for the game will only make it better. [Early Access Provisional Score = 75]
    • 73 Metascore
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    Temtem
    Temtem is as good as it gets when it comes to competition versus Pokémon. Even in Early Access, it surpasses the most recent Pokémon games and it’s exciting to think about how the best is yet to come with Temtem. [Early Access Provisional Score = 80]

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