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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
    • 85 Critic Score
    30XX
    30XX is a marked improvement over its predecessor. Beyond the permadeath Standard Mode, you can check out Mega Mode if you’d rather choose your level order and can also create and upload your own levels or chunks of levels. The ability to play as either Nina or Ace and can switch between runs in Standard mode, or play co-op, means you can choose whoever better suits your playstyle. Make no mistake though - even if you’re a fan of Mega Man (specifically Mega Man X) you’ll still find plenty of challenges as you make your way through, but for it’s a challenge I definitely recommend checking out.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Just Dance 2026 Edition
    The annual Just Dance drop has occurred, bringing with it 40 new songs and a new party mode. Ongoing legacy frustrations with the poor stream quality continue to mar the experience somewhat. I've fully settled into the fact that Just Dance is now a platform. Some attention paid to how players can manage the platform as it expands would be much appreciated. But there is no questioning the quality of the unchanging core gameplay mechanics. Just Dance has always been fun, and it continues to be fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rising Storm
    Rising Storm may not be as intuitive as other similar titles or contain an extensive amount of content, yet it provides one of the more intensive and brutal multiplayer experiences on the market today.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
    Even if you're not into puzzlers or role-playing games, this is definitely one game you can't let slip by.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mega Man 11
    Despite a few hiccups here and there, Mega Man 11 is a pretty solid entry in the series; While I would have liked to have seen some more challenges that weren't just - traverse the stage for the umpteenth time - possibly an endless mode similar to Mega Man 9 and 10, the implementation of the Double Gear System and the multiple difficulties make the game accessible to any player, newcomers and veterans alike.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Age of Mythology: Retold
    Some RTS remasters have been terrible, chock full of issues. Age of Mythology: Retold is not one of them. Some bumps, like the terrible, lifeless voice acting are hard to get over. I love the idea of being able to play with a controller, and the support is there, it still doesn’t feel right. The campaign is great once you get into it, and there is plenty to keep a single player happy for some time. This one is hard not to recommend to fans of the RTS genre who like to relive a bit of their younger days, but might be a bit to much to chew off for the casual fan.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate
    With more than 150 stages and plenty of scientists to collect, PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate is a fun action game for the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. I wish the shooting was a little deeper and I could have done without the Hungry Suit, but this is an easy game to recommend for both casual and hardcore fans of the genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    WWE 2K23
    WWE 2K22 set the foundation and WWE 2K23 pushes the series forward with another great wrestling game. My Rise is fantastic, War Games is a ton of fun, GM Mode has been updated, and created wrestlers look better than ever. If 2K keeps up this momentum, WWE 2K24 could be up there along side Here Comes the Pain and No Mercy as one of the all time greats.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    de Blob
    de Blob relies on its central theme of using color to liberate, which is well developed and a sheer joy to play.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden 4
    Ninja Gaiden 4 is a fantastic, fun and challenging action game that fans of the genre will be coming back to many times, with tons of replay value and inevitable DLC expansions in the future. It's a shame that the story and characters are completely undercooked, but the gameplay hard-carries this game to one of the best action games of the year.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Saints Row 2
    Another solid outing for Volition as they've cranked out a game that is a lot of fun to play. The co-op features and character creator are great features but the game could use another level of graphical polish.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marathon
    Marathon is a challenging, gorgeous, addictive, and deceptively deep extraction shooter. Bungie has created a gorgeous world with a captivating sci-fi story lurking beneath the surface, and thrown in their signature gunplay to create one of the year's best games. It is for a very niche audience. But for those willing to accept its extreme highs and lows, there is something quite compelling about its gameplay loop.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WildStar
    WildStar is a fresh and bold MMORPG that succeeds in taking a risk by combining exaggerated science fiction and humor, ultimately being highly rewarding for players. The extensive amount of content and customization available to players makes WildStar one of the best MMORPG releases in years.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
    OlliOlli2 isn’t exactly easy for me to love but it’s a damn fine game in its own right. It nails the classic skating action of the old Tony Hawk games while mixing in fighting game combos and Donkey Kong style platforming. If you missed it on PSN it’s definitely worth a look on Steam.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wreckfest
    Wreckfest offers the eRacer something not available anywhere else: the ability to race on the computer in cars and at tracks that are accessible to the common man. Don't let the 70's era rust buckets fool you, though - the driving and damage physics are quite good, the damage models are entertaining, and the racing is close and brutal. It's astonishingly fun!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
    Burning Shores is every bit the continuation of Horizon Forbidden West. It builds on the great gameplay of the base game with a few new wrinkles, introduces a watery world and the ability to dive into it, and moves the story downfield a few yards as Aloy and her allies, old and new, prepare for what comes next. You won't be lost having missed out on this DLC when the next full game does arrive, but you would have missed an opportunity for hours of fun in an excellent world that is worth the time of any Horizon fan.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Blur
    The fast-paced races, exciting power-ups and fun online mode aren't marred by a shallow single-player career and a low supply of race tracks. The game's fun online mode more than makes up for any minor issues I have with the game!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds
    A remarkably fun game of golf, from the perspective of someone who never thought they’d actually enjoy this sort of thing.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Quake 4
    Probably the best example of an old-school shooter. It does all of the old tricks just right and adds a bit of spice for good measure, but gamers looking for a fresh experience will be left a little cold.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX
    Fans of the series will be impressed with the sharp visuals and small changes made to both Birth By Sleep and Kingdom Hearts 2, while simultaneously disappointed that Re:coded is given short shrift. If anything, this will whet your appetite for the upcoming next-generation sequel.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Project 8
    Project 8 does a great job of improving the graphics and refocusing the series on what made it so fun to begin with. Unfortunately the game is marred by some questionable level designs and a complete lack of innovation.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Saints Row IV
    This isn’t the Saints Row you are used to experiencing but as long as you can deal with the technical hiccups, including constant, awkward collision issues, occasional hang-ups in the environment, delayed scene transitions, and a drastic departure from the typical Saints formula, you will find a lot to love.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Injustice: Gods Among Us
    Injustice looks great, plays great, and feels like a breath of fresh air for the fighting game genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
    How does Skyrim Special Edition fare in a post-Skyrim world? Conceptually: Not bad. Technically: It could use work. The game should've cleaned up some more of its long-standing "Bethesda jank." But the rugged plains, the jagged peaks, and the deep forests of Skyrim are still a sight to behold. These stories, and finding your place in them, is still worth the price of admission.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mr. Run and Jump
    Mr. Run and Jump is a platforming clinic. You are not here to blast through on your first try. If you are easily frustrated, Run and Jump past this one, but for those that appreciate an extreme challenge, Atari has done it again. They didn't necessarily invent the wheel, but there is some very challenging stuff here. Tell your friends. Pack a lunch.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NHL 14
    With a new physics engine, revamped career mode, and an excellent presentation, NHL 14 proves to be a must buy for hockey fans around the world.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Torchlight
    Overall, Torchlight 360 is great if simple fun, especially for folks looking for a bit of Baldur's Gate or Diablo nostalgia on the 360.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kirby: Planet Robobot
    Kirby Planet Robobot continues the excellence and consistent fun and variety of the Kirby series from the past few years. It tightens up established mechanics and adds some great new ideas, which all comes together into one of the most enjoyable and genuinely friendly games I’ve played all year.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
    Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions is still a fantastic RPG fourteen years later. The Bowser’s Minions side story is an enjoyable, if occasionally tedious, diversion. But the main quest is better than ever with the same addictive combat, laugh-out-loud story, and a few modern polishes to the gameplay.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Saints Row
    While Saints Row won't win any awards for originality, it does manage to weave a pretty interesting story with great game play and a lot of fun activities to do.
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