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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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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ys Origin
    Ys is a well-made side-scrolling hack-n-slash game with minor character development and zero loot system, but a well written story-line and easy-as-pie gameplay. There are hours of fun to be had and twists in the story you won't see coming... just make sure to bring along some other music.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Get Packed
    Get Packed is a wild multiplayer title, challenging players to pack a moving van while wrestling with some seriously destructive physics. Even in single player, the game is a good time, but in multiplayer Get Packed comes to life. Fans of games that cause them to yell at their friends should have a great time here, as this is a polished example of the genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf
    If you're big into the series then you'll probably want to pick this one up, as it's going to provide you more of the same fun with some new features that you're sure to love.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Ishin!
    It’s been nearly a decade since Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! released exclusively in Japan, but RGG Studio has finally brought it over to the West in the form of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and it does not disappoint. Not only does Ishin! touch upon an important part of Japanese history, it does so by excellently balancing ridiculously fun over-the-top action with engrossing narrative pacing and mature character development. It doesn’t quite meet the bar of a full on remake though, so that’s something worth considering.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Eets
    Eets is exactly the type of game I wish the major video game companies would work on. It features a simple concept that is both fun and addictive, plus offers a large community creating new puzzles for you to solve as I write this.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stellar Blade
    In a nutshell, Stellar Blade is just that – a game with exceptionally stylish combat that is both challenging and accessible. The narrative and characterization won’t land with every audience, but developer Shift Up has made a noteworthy console debut.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd
    An enjoyable game from start to finish, it's impressive how much more fleshed out this release feels compared to last year's title. Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f 2nd is the encore that I had hoped it would be and is as fun as it is technically impressive.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ZEN Pinball 2: Ant-Man Pinball
    Despite having a bit of a learning curve, Ant-Man has quickly become one of my favorite tables that Zen has produced. It really ties in well with the Ant-Man character and world without having to retell the events of the film.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops III
    The campaign could have been so much better, but while throwaway characters and lackluster scenes hurt the single-player product, there is no denying that Treyarch did a solid job with the multiplayer options. Killing zombies will become your favorite pastime and a great change up from all those online deathmatches you'll have against players around the world. It isn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it's still a good time.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
    After not playing a Trine game since the original, playing Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince makes me want to play through the first three games. The biggest issue I had was the difficulty as it was kind of simple for a lot of the game and even the boss battles weren't too complex. Trine veterans should have no problems clearing the game and newcomers will find a couple of options that can aid them if need be, and online multiplayer worked pretty well with two people. Whether you're experienced with the series or if this is your first time, Trine 4 is a simple and relaxing puzzle-solving adventure that anyone can enjoy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Lost Ark
    Lost Ark is light on the MMO, and heavy on the action- RPG, taking all the elements from MMOs that make them great, and a few that make them a bit dull to fans of the genre. It’s easy to get lost in the customization before you even set foot in the fleshed out world. The five main classes are the big star, each feels and plays differently enough making me want to replay the game just to try them out. Being able to tackle this game with friends will make for a better overall time with the game, but it isn’t required to have a good time. Lost Ark warrants a look if you like action-RPGs, MMOs, or both.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks
    The game has great replay value and it is relieving to see the developers not take their selves so seriously in expecting their own game to be more than it is. You are getting what you pay for... a (solid) space shooter for two bucks.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    God of War III Remastered
    A solid title, not because of improvements made during the remastering process, but rather the strength of the original creation. Sure, it looks a little bit nicer, and the photo mode is a nice addition, but this is primarily the same game that it was five years ago.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Puzzle Quest 2
    After two years of nothing but rocky seas, Puzzle Quest 2 manages to right the ship and correct the course.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties
    While a solid title and a good entry into the series, Age of Empires 3: The Asian Dynasties failed to rekindle my interest in Age of Empires 3. A good title for fans, but not worth it for those hoping for a reinvigoration of the series.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MLB 2006
    Take this one off the “maybe” list and put it on your watch list for next year.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Codename: Panzers, Phase One
    A fascinating real-time strategy game that will completely immerse you in the action.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia
    While admirably confident in its new direction, the Prince relies too heavily on the lifesaving Elika and the endgame story to carry the entire tale.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise
    A bit light in content, this expansion concentrates on adding features that enhance gameplay in the New World. The new features make Native American nations more rewarding to play, and add an interesting possibility wherein the Europeans could be kicked off the continent.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Young Souls
    Young Souls delivers something that I never thought was possible - a beat-em-up game with characters and a story that I actually cared about. With strong RPG elements, great writing, stellar art, and fun combat, Young Souls is worth playing even if, like me, you never gave this sort of game a second look.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
    A wonderful story that is now supported by great looking characters and backgrounds, Final Fantasy VIII is worth the pickup twenty years after it's initial launch.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears Tactics
    Gears Tactics is definitely different than what Gears fans are accustomed to, being a tactical-style game, but I think it fits the genre pretty well. If you've ever wondered what Gears would be like outside of the main series, Gears Tactics shows that it does pretty well in a tactical-style.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
    Garden Warfare 2 will be fun for those who enjoy the tower defense genre. Anyone else will want to stay away from this game that suffers from lackluster controls in third person shooting and a missed opportunity to create a much larger world to explore.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 25
    A good title, but definitely with flaws.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a fun and enjoyable take on the shooter genre, focusing on exploration of each area instead of vertical or horizontal scrolling.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pac-Man 256
    PAC-MAN 256 is exactly what you probably assume it will be, which is frustrating and disappointing, but also fun enough to probably warrant its tiny price tag of $4.99.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
    A gorgeous remake of a classic JRPG that many players missed out on, this version of Dragon Quest VII swings hard towards accessibility (and might actually overshoot the mark a little bit). Visually gorgeous, with a fun episodic structure, this is a great way for fans to revisit this story or encounter it for the first time. My only caveat is a warning to be very careful with the "Quality of Life" settings, which make it entirely too easy to break the game, removing all of the challenge (and therefore all of the fun).
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metro Redux
    Regardless of your feelings on the first two Metro games—which are quite good in their own right—this is a masterful portable collection handled with an expert hand by the games' original developers.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dungeons of Dreadrock
    I really enjoyed Dungeons of Dreadrock, because it's a game that knows exactly the experience it is trying to deliver and does so expertly. There are 100 levels of puzzles, all unique, with mechanics and solutions that ramp as your character progresses deeper and deeper into the mountain, while delivering on a cute storyline with clever 32-bit animation. There is an action element, but that is mostly a timing component to drive the mental aspect of solving the puzzles. It's hard to put down, but each level gives ample opportunity to do just that, so you can binge through as many as you like, then leave it to pick right back up again easily enough. The only drawback is once you're traversed all 100 levels, your time is done - but it was time well spent.
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