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For 1,076 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 46% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Lowest review score: 20 Greyhill Incident
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 591 out of 1076
  2. Mixed: 452 out of 1076
  3. Negative: 33 out of 1076
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    RIDE 5
    Motorbike racing fans will no doubt enjoy the bulk of what RIDE 5 offers. It’s an improvement visually with excellent haptic feedback for PS5 players, and quality racing simulations. However, it may be a bit harder to convince newcomers or players content with RIDE 4 to spend their hard-earned dollars on RIDE 5 without a more expansive or engaging career mode. RIDE 5 lacks the push in great modern sports games to create more value for the fans behind simply simulating the sport.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bramble: The Mountain King
    Bramble: The Mountain King is worth a single playthrough, but the lack of any real depth to its gameplay makes it a difficult recommendation to those that might not be drawn in by its gorgeous visuals and atmosphere.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen
    Final Fantasy 16: Echoes of the Fallen offers some high-octane boss fights and a gorgeous environment to explore, but the exploration remains as linear as ever. Those looking for something more substantial in terms of story may want to wait, but there's plenty for combat fans to enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Atomfall: The Red Strain
    Atomfall: The Red Strain matches the base game’s quality but still misses crucial quality-of-life improvements.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Deliver Us Mars
    Deliver Us Mars is an easy game to recommend to those looking for a captivating and well-told story, but at the same time it's weighed down by significant gameplay and technical issues.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Black Legend
    Black Legend might not be an unmissable game, but it's still one that fans of strategy RPGs should definitely have on their radar.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA SPORTS UFC 5
    EA Sports UFC 5 is a solid, if not particularly inventive, follow-up in the series. It can be fun, warts and all, but long-time fans will want for more.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MotoGP 21
    MotoGP 21 continues Milestone’s slow crawl of tweaks and improvements, which will be fine for most enthusiasts, but still falls short of being universally recommendable to a broader audience.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    FBC: Firebreak
    As Remedy's first co-op shooter, FBC: Firebreak is a successful experiment, and while it doesn't quite match up to the best in the genre, the Oldest House is still a good stage for some creepy, frenetic action.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A.I.L.A
    A.I.L.A. is a fantastic looking game that makes a great first impression. However, spending a few hours with it is enough to expose some of its flaws, including strange puzzles and a lack of coherence between the storytelling and its many different horror experiences.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
    Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed successfully improves upon the flawed original in some key ways, thus allowing its strengths to shine much brighter, but significant lingering issues in other areas hold it back from greatness.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game
    Taken for what it is, Tokyo 2020 works well enough to carve a niche for itself as a surprisingly fun and easy to pick-up multiplayer game for families and parties.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Total Chaos
    Total Chaos brings enough to the table to be worth trying, despite minor issues that may affect your enjoyment depending on how much they matter to you. For the most part, though, it’s a challenging survival horror experience that’s well-designed and consistently focused on building fear and tension.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3
    All-in-all, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is a remarkably niche racing endeavor that’ll mostly speak true to actual fans of the sport. The difficulty curve is prevalent and will ultimately weed out novice or impatient players quickly. But while the game could certainly be more refined with better visuals and accessible options, that doesn’t stop it from being a noteworthy racing experience for fans of the genre.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 23
    Madden NFL 23 is the best of the last several entries, but by lacking the overhaul it really needs, it only achieves so much.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SAND LAND
    Sand Land is a solid action RPG with a significant amount of vehicle customization and combat, gorgeous graphics, and extensive activities, making for a fun experience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Patapon 1 + 2 Replay
    An easy recommendation for fans of the series, Patapon 1 + 2 Replay still carries much of the same charm - and annoyances - of the original releases.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TopSpin 2K25
    TopSpin 2K25 is a decent return to form for the franchise, especially when you stick to the more casual side of things.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Teardown
    Teardown has some genuine moments of chaotic fun that are sometimes interrupted by long periods of tedium and some minor performance issues.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario Golf: Super Rush
    A lack of content holds Mario Golf Super Rush back, but purely mechanically and in terms of design, it stands as one of Mario's best sports game outings in a very long time.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SYNCED
    SYNCED's endless grind can eventually grow tiresome due to poor incentives despite superb gameplay mechanics.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Samurai Warriors 5
    Samurai Warriors 5 makes the series stand out from Koei’s other games and updates the musou formula in smart ways, but unfortunately cuts too much of what worked in the past to make it universally recommendable to hardcore fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Anger Foot
    Equal parts first-person shooter and kick-fest, Angry Foot is a adrenaline-filled romp with a few annoyances.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
    Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown doesn't scale the heights of other virtual tourism open world racers in recent years, but it's an enjoyable driving game in its own right, even with its rough edges.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chernobylite
    Chernobylite's divergent paths bolster its replayability but its inconsistencies in other areas drag down the experience.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Detective Pikachu Returns
    Detective Pikachu Returns is a great ride for younger players, with its straightforward gameplay and fun story, but layers on enough edge and bite into the writing that long time series fans will enjoy what it has to offer as well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Granblue Fantasy: Relink
    Granblue Fantasy: Relink's plot falters in several ways despite some impressive combat, bosses and gorgeous visuals. Nevertheless, it's a solid holdover for action RPG fans who don't mind grinding.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NHL 23
    New animations help NHL 23 make steps toward greater authenticity but the series still needs a major overhaul.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Vanguard
    Call of Duty: Vanguard proves that the franchise has done almost everything it can do without breaking out of its shell and trying something vastly different.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    F1 Manager 2024
    F1 Manager 2024 isn't a total overhaul of previous years, but despite some issues, it delivers a compelling management experience for fans.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
    Another solid remaster collection for Tomb Raider fans but it's not without its shortcomings.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sylvio: Black Waters
    Sylvio: Black Waters is a short horror game that doesn’t really tell a story as much as it offers up an experience thanks to its excellent atmosphere created by the use of clever lighting and great audio design.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    PGA Tour 2K23
    Fans of the sport will enjoy PGA Tour 2K23, even if it's a little rough around the edges.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MotoGP 24
    The MotoGP franchise continues its reign as the tightest, most refined motorcycle racing game on the market, but few standout additions to this year’s game make it simply an incremental update over last year’s entry.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Styx: Blades of Greed
    Styx is back, as tenacious as ever, and his latest adventure aims to build on the best elements of the franchise’s predecessors.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
    Asterigos has some promising aspects when it comes to gameplay, but the game feels sorely lacking in the technical department.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dying Light 2 Stay Human
    Dying Light 2 Stay Human is often let down by noticeable issues, but remains a consistently enjoyable experience until the end nonetheless.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pentiment
    Pentiment's unidimensional gameplay might not appeal to everyone.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NHL 21
    I appreciate the shots that NHL 21 takes at improving the formula, but at the end of the day, most of those shots are too little too late, and end up making the overall experience just barely better than mediocre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pokemon UNITE
    Pokemon Unite makes enough stumbles that it's not a total home run; however, the core concept is sound and engaging, and given proper long term support, Unite could evolve into being a fixture of the genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Contra: Operation Galuga
    While it never transcends its own limitations and fumbles, Operation Galuga is a solid entry into the Contra franchise that is fun enough to play on its own merits.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Front Mission 1st Remake
    A very straightforward remake misses some opportunities, but delivers a fun enough outing for the genre nonetheless.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
    There's a decent horror game somewhere in here, but frustrating controls and barebones remastering work hold it back.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris
    The DLC's Infiltration Missions will surely appeal to fans of classic Assassin's Creed games, but by and large, Valhalla's second DLC feels like more of the same. It's a solid expansion, but far from essential.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Somerville
    Somerville puts a unique spin on the Inside formula, and though it isn't quite as impactful as the games that inspired it, it's still a haunting, well-made adventure.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
    This new flavor of Final Fantasy is mostly created with borrowed ideas, but still implements them well enough to be genuinely fun and addicting most of the time.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cloudpunk
    Cloudpunk reaches higher and achieves more than I thought it would, barely missing a spot among the giants of its genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Immortals Fenyx Rising
    Ubisoft's newest open world game makes a decent debut, but not one without stumbles.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bleach Rebirth of Souls
    The developers deserve credit – it would have been far too easy to do the bare minimum and call it a day. However, Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is a legitimately compelling and well made arena fighter, that allows for some very thrilling fights. While other parts of the package are weaker and drag it down, this is the rare anime adaptation that can be recommended even to those who may not already be fans of the property.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    FIFA 21
    FIFA 21 is solid and still immensely playable, but very stale, and rather unnecessary.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Project Winter
    Project Winter is a solid, enjoyable multiplayer experience. Its blend of survival and social deception is executed largely well, and though its various mechanics can often pile on top of each other to overwhelm the player, when all of them are working in harmony, it's hard not to have fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is very much worth trying, especially for younger or less experienced players, who will find a high quality title with a lot to offer waiting for them.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
    Aside from rigid combat and some visual hiccups, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch delivers a unique world with an intriguing narrative and tight traversal.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mecha BREAK
    Amazing Seasun's multiplayer shooter offers sleek combat and mecha designs, though it still needs a fair bit more fine-tuning.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Super Mario Bros. 35
    It still remains fun on some level, because Super Mario Bros. is fun, and battle royale games are fun. But some poorly thought out decisions lead to this hobbled from reaching the potential that a Mario battle royale game might otherwise be able to achieve.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Crysis Remastered
    Crysis Remastered is an uneven remaster that highlights the greatness of the original game while failing to deliver a definitive edition of the game. Crysis deserved better.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
    The Harry Potter license and intriguing gameplay do little to save Quidditch Champions from faltering in multiple ways.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077
    Contrary to expectations, Cyberpunk 2077 is not going to set the world on fire. It's not the gaming revolution that was promised to us, but it's still a fun RPG- with plenty of room for improvement.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Atlas Fallen
    Atlas Fallen has legitimate strengths in its quick, snappy sand surfing, but with clunky movement, inconsistent combat, and just an all-around lack of polish, it ends up being weighed down by far too many issues to be able to live up to its proper potential.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Bloody Ties
    There’s nothing in the Bloody Ties expansion that warrants returning to the game, especially if you’ve been playing it since release. Its story is rather boring, and its new combat encounters are dull.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kiln
    Double Fine's latest sees creativity and destruction collide in an awkward, barebones competitive multiplayer experience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NBA 2K21
    NBA 2K21 makes welcome improvements to its MyCareer and MyTeam modes, but the frustratingly inconsistent new shooting system and lack of changes elsewhere make it feel like it’s lost its step over other sports games.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
    A bigger and bolder sequel that ups the spectacle and ambition, though a few lingering flaws keep it from achieving true mechanical perfection.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Loopmancer
    Loopmancer can pack a punch, but it falls short of its own goals too often to be particularly memorable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    LEGO 2K Drive
    LEGO 2K Drive is an uneven experience. There's fun to be had here, but not without caveats.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate
    The amount of content, some presentation elements, performances and raid may provide enough sustenance for some, but for others, it only just edges above average.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gundam Breaker 4
    Enthusiasts of the series will find plenty to like about the Gundam building and mindless combat, but those seeking a more well-rounded title will be disappointed.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dead Island 2: Haus
    Dead Island 2's first of two expansions delivers some flashes of enjoyment, but it feels a bit too repetitive, in spite of how brief it is.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The DioField Chronicle
    The DioField Chronicle deserves praise for some of its fresh ideas, but it's got more than a few issues that drag down the experience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Star Wars Outlaws
    Star Wars Outlaws boasts strong open world design and the swashbuckling and improvisational vibe of a classic Star Wars scoundrel story, but from technical rough edges to some dated design decisions to clunky movement, it's got more than a few significant issues that weigh it down.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cricket 22
    Though its held back by rough production values and gameplay inconsistencies, Cricket 22 is a decent enough game that fans of the sport should enjoy.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bleak Faith: Forsaken
    It's worth playing for fans of the genre, and it hints at the developers having a lot more talent than this game ultimately lets on. However, Bleak Faith: Forsaken does have a lot of caveats for it to be universally recommended to everyone.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
    Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg is a throwback to the very start of Gust's role-playing game series, warts and all.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077
    Cyberpunk 2077's native current-gen version is a slightly more polished version of a game that's still bogged down by significant issues.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered
    How much you get out of this game depends entirely on how invested in Gundam you were to begin with.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tails of Iron
    While it never totally fails to be an acceptable action RPG, most of Tails of Iron’s initial appeal doesn’t outlast its humdrum gameplay.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Foamstars
    Foamstars definitely has some charm to it, but the general lack of polish in the gameplay department and shoddy single player can bring the experience from initially impressive to ultimately underwhelming.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Assetto Corsa Competizione
    Assetto Corsa Competizione is a game made only for those seeking a full, unquestioned simulation, and its inconsistencies and lack of structure leave little room for error and a lot of room for frustration, even with the upgraded performance on the new consoles.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Starfield: Shattered Space
    Shattered Space is a fun and meaty addendum for those who enjoyed what Starfield's base experience had to offer, but those hoping for any significant improvements will be left disappointed.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Throne and Liberty
    Throne and Liberty might end up being a fine MMORPG in the long term, but currently, it has little in the way of new or interesting ideas to draw players away from other heavyweights in the genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Aliens: Fireteam Elite
    Aliens: Fireteam Elite could have been a much better game but its many bugs and glitches, and strange design decisions hold it back from shining.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Roller Champions
    Roller Champions loses its momentum too fast, but provides great bursts of genuine fun along the way.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NASCAR 21: Ignition
    NASCAR 21 Ignition provides a sufficient, no-frills NASCAR-themed racing game with little else going for it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gunfire Reborn
    A roguelite FPS, Gunfire Reborn takes good and bad from both genres, making for a somewhat frustrating and inconsistent, though intermittently fun experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle
    With The Virtuous Cycle, Mortal Shell tosses its hat into the roguelite ring, and while it’s a great reason to come back for more Mortal Shell, its slow progression and lack of clear direction make it less of a fulfilling experience than the main campaign.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Chant
    The Chant is an intriguing experience with a lot of promise, but plenty of issues stop it from soaring to the heights it can.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    LEAP
    Even at its relatively lower price, I don’t think LEAP is worth your time. There are games with more personality and more fun that can be downloaded and played for free these days, which makes LEAP basically dead on arrival. Look elsewhere for your competitive FPS needs.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas
    Surgeon Simulator 2 leverages its predecessor's unique gameplay into a full-fledged experience with a story and co-op. Despite some positives here and there, annoying controls, boring puzzles and tedious gameplay make for an overall trying time.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
    It’s not the worst beat ‘em up game you could spend your time on. But it’s most definitely not the best, either.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MXGP 2021 - The Official Motocross Videogame
    MXGP 2021 is more of the same from Milestone’s marquee motocross experience.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Necromunda: Hired Gun
    Necromunda: Hired Gun wisely aims high but ultimately flubs the execution on too many fronts to warrant a universal recommendation, but for the most hardcore Warhammer or first-person shooter fans it may be worth a look for the amusing marriage of its ideas.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Scathe
    Scathe falls short on every single count, making it feel more like a chore to play than an actual game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
    The biggest problem in Realms of Ruin is its lack of any real depth.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Session: Skate Sim
    With a steep learning curve and bland presentation, Session: Skate Sim ends up being a mixed package.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Martha is Dead
    Martha is Dead is best appreciated from a distance, because while its narrative premise and setting are certainly impressive, the game itself is slow as molasses and frustratingly clunky.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Outcast: A New Beginning
    Outcast – A New Beginning has moments where it can be a lot of fun, especially once you get your hands on an upgraded jetpack. Sadly, its archaic mission design and empty open world often means that there isn’t really much in there worth flying towards.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Terminator: Resistance Enhanced
    While Enhanced can't hide Terminator: Resistance's budget origins, this is a solid licensed game that honors the franchise that spawned it. If you can overlook its budget-related flaws, this is a fairly enjoyable take on the Terminator license.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Digimon Story Time Stranger
    The newest title in the Digimon Story series offers an awkwardly told story with underwhelming characters but solid combat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card
    Star Wars Outlaws' Wild Card DLC is a short, above-average experience for what it delivers. Nothing more, nothing less, and certainly nothing that warrants a look for those still on the fence with the base game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Serpent Rogue
    The Serpent Rogue is a curious roguelike survival game with a few addicting elements on offer under its hazy exterior.
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