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For 4,010 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: 2,583 out of 4010
  2. Mixed: 1,171 out of 4010
  3. Negative: 256 out of 4010
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    • 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.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars shines bright on Sony's handheld, bringing everything that made the original so much fun with it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    inFamous 2
    inFAMOUS 2 is as solid as the original game if not more-so. Sucker Punch has nailed the superhero formula and created what could be the perfect superhero simulation for any platform. This game is the perfect way to scratch that desire in your imagination to be more than human...
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dark Souls
    Prepare to die! You might thing that Namco's newest role-playing game only exists to torment you. But look deeper and you'll discover that Dark Souls is one of the best adventure games in years. With an incredible amount epic boss battles, hundreds of hours of gameplay and a unique online interface, Dark Souls is one game you'll be thinking about for years to come!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Guerrilla
    A fantastic game that sucks you in and doesn't let go. Red Faction Guerrilla is a seamless merger of technology and story telling that raises the bar for the industry.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat
    Confusion over the name aside, Mortal Kombat on the PS Vita is a must-own for any fighting game fan. Not only does it have all of the amazing content from last year's stellar console release, but it also features substantial new modes that are more than worth the $40 asking price. Without a doubt, this is the definitive version of Mortal Kombat!
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2
    Single-player is a solid experience worth buying. But multiplayer is the prom queen here, and a serious Modern Warfare rival. With Infinity Ward in flux, Battlefield could emerge as the premiere military shooter in the next few years.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham City
    Arkham City is not just one of the best games of the year, but also one of the greatest comic book games of all time!
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
    Even with some control and difficulty issues, Uncharted 3 tells a fantastic story and has graphics and gameplay to match. You can do no wrong in picking up Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
    Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is the best fighting game that I have ever played... and I have played a LOT of fighting games in my gaming life. The character rosters is diverse, the gameplay is frantic yet deep, and the game offers you a wide variety of modes that keep you coming back for more. Move over MvC2, there is a new king in town.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
    Like it or not, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is the penultimate version of the game available. The gameplay has been refined, the roster is bigger and even more diverse than before, and everything else has been tightened and streamlined for online play. If you are a fan of the series, this is the version that you must own.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4 HD
    In case you haven't heard: Resident Evil 4 is kind of a big deal. With its quick pacing, intriguing narrative and unbelievable graphics, this is one of Capcom's best games. This $20 PlayStation 3 port improves the visuals, adds leaderboard support and introduces trophies into the mix. Come see why Resident Evil 4 remains the best survival horror game ever made!
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat
    Ed Boon can rest easy, his Mortal Kombat reboot is a resounding success. With its creative modes, stellar story and revamped fighting mechanics, Mortal Kombat is one of the best fighting games on the PlayStation 3. Best of all, there's more than enough single-player content for even those who never want to go up against another human being. Flawless victory!
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Bananza
    Just as Super Mario Odyssey cemented the original Switch as a must-have platform, Donkey Kong Bananza smashes it's way into the Nintendo hall of classics, bumping the Switch 2 from "really nice" to "must buy" status. Don't let the smashing mechanics fool you, this game is just as smart, deep, and clever as any of the Mario or Zelda titles. Nintendo has set up and intricate and beautiful playground, and then releases the player into it as a wrecking ball. Fun doesn't get much more fun than this.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Bionic Commando: Rearmed
    Capcom yet again proves that they are one of the few companies that knows how to resurrect a classic franchise.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 3
    Seriously this is the best racing game of the current console generation.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dissidia: Final Fantasy
    Dissidia: Final Fantasy manages to marry at least two completely disparate genres into one of the best games of the year. Not only is it exciting and full of fast-paced action, but it's also deep and full of replay value.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse - Episode 5: The City That Dares Not Sleep
    The City That Dares Not Sleep is the action-packed finale to The Devil's Playhouse, the third season of Sam & Max. With its incredible story, ambitious narrative and jaw-dropping twists, this season finale is sure to leave a mark.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Super Stardust Delta
    There is simply no better way to spend your money on the Vita platform right now. Slick visuals, a rocking score, and simple-yet-addictive gameplay will keep Super Stardust Delta in rotation on your system for a long, long time.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Elden Ring
    FromSoftware effortlessly immerses you into the beautiful world of The Lands Between, with challenging enemies, secret treasures, and deep lore tucked away into every corner. This is, without a doubt, FromSoftware's best project yet, showcasing a culmination of all their previous games.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    God of War III
    Fans of the God of War series will eat this up. It's violent, visceral, and truly an epic game in both presentation and 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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