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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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    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Stray
    Stray is more than just a cat simulator; it's a love letter to cats and cat owners alike. It is an absolute spectacle from beginning to end, with a heart wrenching narrative and enough cat-centric puzzles to have you meowing for more.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
    The Witcher 2 is a highly recommended purchase for those seeking a mature and visceral role-playing experience.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Red Dead Redemption
    Red Dead Redemption is more than a great western, it's the first time this type of game has been successfully recreated for a home game console.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Mario Kart 8
    Mario Kart 8 is everything I could have hoped it would be. After feeling a bit jaded by Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 7, it's great to see that Mario Kart 8 is quite simply the most fun I've had with a game in quite a long time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    GTR: FIA GT Racing Game
    Arguably the best racing sim ever.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 4 - In Sheep's Clothing
    "In Sheep's Clothing" is easily my favorite installment in the series so far. it's melancholic and retrospective without sacrificing plot development. There's a nervous energy to it that keeps you on your toes and leads to a cliffhanger that will have you clamoring for the next episode, even though you don't want it to end.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: Awakening
    Fire Emblem: Awakening if by far one of the best games on the 3DS. Whether you’re a long-time Fire Emblem fan or a newcomer to tactical RPGs, this is a game that anyone can get into and enjoy. If you don’t have a 3DS yet, this could be the game to change that.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 5 - Cry Wolf
    Overall, The Wolf Among Us has been an amazing experience. While the gameplay and layout are nearly identical to The Walking Dead; the tone, story, and artwork take The Wolf Among Us out of its predecessor's shadow and give it a permanent place at its side as a prime example of expert storytelling in gaming- with the side effect of the two games being cursed to forever being mentioned in tandem.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
    Classic gameplay, infused with fresh concepts and graced with stellar graphics and sound, make A Link Between Worlds one of the best games in the Zelda series and a must-own title this holiday.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    NieR: Automata
    Nier: Automata the best game from Platinum Games yet. It's an action packed game that also has an incredibly engaging story and tons of fantastic characters. This is the best action game I have played in years and one of the best games I have ever played in my life. It's gonna take a lot to take my personal Game of the Year award from Nier: Automata as its currently sitting in the top spot.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Colossus
    Shadow of the Colossus is one for the books. Twelve years later, it's still a powerful, immutable, singular experience. A masterwork of the genre.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
    From its engrossing world to its compelling narrative and characters, The Witcher 3 is one of the best games in years. The Witcher 3 is a must-own for role-playing genre fans—and gamers in general. The experience shouldn't be missed.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    Rockstar Games has managed to exceed my expectations and create one of the best games of this generation.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Persona 4 Golden
    Persona 4 Golden has easily justified the purchase of the Vita. It may be a rerelease of a game from 2008, but with the amount of additional content thrown in, it feels like a fresh new game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    TxK
    TxK is essential to every PS Vita library.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    INSIDE
    This is a game that will still be talked about five years from now—even 10 years from now. Inside was pretty much three hours of me shaking my head, clutching my chest, and realizing every few minutes that my mouth was hanging wide open. It’s an analog science-fiction thriller, and so good that it’s impossible to improve upon. It’ll get right inside you.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    The first-person perspective manages to make a year-old game feel new again, and the changes made to the graphics, gameplay and online mode are substantial. One of 2013's best games is made even better on the PlayStation 4.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn
    I got on the hype train early for this one, and I must say that Guerrilla Games delivers a nearly flawless gem of a game. Horizon: Zero Dawn is an exceptional title from start to finish and is an absolute must for any gamer, old or new.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Journey
    Journey is masterful. It's meaningful. You won't remember the details of every journey, but every journey is unforgettable. You'll have no choice but to play it again and again.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime
    Rain falling and bouncing off your gun, a blast of steam fogs your visor and leaves condensation on it, a bright flash of light lets you see your own reflection in the visor. These are just a few of the many effects that make Metroid Prime stand out above its peers. I nearly wet myself the first time I fired my weapon rapidly and noticed that heat waves came out of the barrel.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine
    Geralt goes out on a high note. Developer CD Projekt Red, once again, raises the bar for every other company making an expansion pack.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
    An absolutely amazing experience from start to finish, I couldn't put my Vita down without going through withdrawal a short time later. Zero's Escape: Virtue's Last Reward has a fantastic balance between story and gameplay that is somewhat rare these days.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Bravely Default
    Bravely Default is one of those games that we knew was going to be something special when the first previews started showing up in Japan. The final product is nothing short of Game of the Year material. It may be too early to call it, but for now, it's definitely a front-runner for such distinction.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Fallout 4
    Fallout 3 was seven years ago. Fallout 4 is one you can play, off and on, for the next seven. Congratulations, Bethesda: You’ve outdone yourselves again. You’ve made the Wasteland more beautiful, ugly, open ended, funneled down, thoughtful, and frantic than ever.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar
    Dark Avatar is a great expansion to a fantastic franchise. This is the highest score I’ve given, and Dark Avatar earns every point. This is 4X strategy at its finest.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime: Hunters
    The sheer number of things to do and modes to play is epic, an honor previously reserved only for top-tier console titles and never even considered on a handheld.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
    Metroid Prime 3: Corruption overcomes its small flaws with an adventure that will keep any gamer captivated from start to finish.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
    Splinter Cell is such a departure from the humdrum that I can’t help but get sucked into it. It’s a meaty game with a LOT of content, and all of it has a sense of realism that is unmatched.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
    The animation is also top-notch. When you watch Link engage in a sword duel, the fluidity of it is remarkable, and unparalleled. There are just so many times where it blew me away.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
    The best the series has to offer up to this point.
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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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