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For 4,011 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 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Lowest review score: 0 House M.D.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,584 out of 4011
  2. Mixed: 1,171 out of 4011
  3. Negative: 256 out of 4011
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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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
    • Critic Score
    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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