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  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Lowest review score: 5 Viridi
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,711 out of 5257
  2. Mixed: 1,305 out of 5257
  3. Negative: 241 out of 5257
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    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Elden Ring
    Elden Ring is the culmination of all the Souls entries up to this point, creating a near perfect gameplay experience filled to the brim with incredible boss fights, gorgeous graphics, and an insanely large world to explore. A variety of new ideas, including crafting and the addition of the spirit horse Torrent, help bring a new level of immersion to the proceedings while simultaneously helping Elden Ring feel like a unique entry in the Souls genre. With gameplay tailored for players who want to experience the world solo as well as those who wish to play nearly the entire game in co-op, Elden Ring is a masterclass in design. Minor gripes about a couple of boss fights and the sheer density of the world to explore leaving many areas potentially undiscovered aside, Elden Ring is a nearly flawless experience which old and new fans of the Souls series will enjoy.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fantasia: Music Evolved
    With intuitive controls and great tunes, Disney’s Fantasia: Music Evolved is not only a fantastic rhythm game, but one of the best Kinect games ever made.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Pathologic 2
    Pathologic 1 & 2 are masterpieces of games as art. They are cruel and disturbing, but ask unique questions and do things you won’t see anywhere else. These are singularly unique experiences that are worth suffering through.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion 3
    Luigi's Mansion 3 is incredibly charming and the best evolution of the series to date. Every corner of the Last Resort Hotel has secrets and the gems can be incredibly difficult to find. If you're coming for the hilarious cutscenes, you'll stay to explore every floor of what this game has to offer.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
    Being able to play one of the best games in a generation on any platform is great, but when it’s optimized to perfection it’s even better. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is one of those, a masterpiece that is a masterclass of a port. PC players rejoice, you’re once again getting PlayStations greatest at their absolute best.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Persona 4 Golden
    Atlus has done such a good job with this version of Persona 4 that it truly deserves the "Golden" moniker. While I enjoyed the original PS2 version, the Vita version has so much added to it that it enhances the experience. It's amazing how good the game looks on a portable.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Borderlands 2
    If you like piles of guns, lots to do and shoot, and a robust leveling system with a natural coop multi-player aspect and aren't put off by the cel shading, it's a no-brainer.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    The Beatles: Rock Band
    What's my final verdict on Beatles: Rock Band for the Wii? It's everything I was expecting it to be and more. It's fun to play, it has just the right amount of challenge, and just about everyone can jump in and enjoy themselves.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
    There isn't another game out there that can come close to offering a more movie-like experience and at the same time not short-change the gameplay like in other cutscene-heavy titles.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
    The graphics are better than you can see in the screenshots in this review and simply are jaw-dropping in motion...A title destined for greatness.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Ultimate Spider-Man
    The fun of this game is that you can pick it up at any time and swing around for a while and then shelf the title for the day. It is a rare game that you can do that sort of thing. Even the full missions are short enough where you can plow through one or two on a lunch break.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Bayonetta
    Some people may label Bayonetta as nothing more than Devil May Cry with breasts and pass on this title, but they would be missing out on an absolute gem of a game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization V
    This is Civilization at its best and over time it will ripen like a fine wine and become a masterpiece. 2K Games have outdone themselves in making some massive changes without changing the core gameplay and alienating their fans.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution
    Hands down this is the absolute best fighting game available on the market right now. Any fighting fan should rush to their store and purchase this game immediately, as this is a very in-depth fighter, one that has more longevity than most RPGs.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii
    There's a reason why New Super Mario Bros. sold a ton of copies on the DS, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii will continue tearing up sales charts: It's fun for everyone. If you're still on the fence about New Super Mario Bros. Wii, get off the fence and get it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Torchlight
    This is one you will enjoy from start to finish, and it absolutely belongs in your 360 library.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    DDRMAX: Dance Dance Revolution
    With the massive amount of music, coupled with a evenly paced difficulty scale, DDRMAX is set to keep you entertained for the long haul.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Darksiders II
    Little pieces like a sprawling sidequest system, additional RPG-lite conversation trees, getting a "This is the story so far…" recap any time you click 'continue' from the main screen, the beautiful and incredibly-scaled heavily-varied environments, and the depth of the nuanced and familiar loot system all come together to support a fantastic storyline.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    God of War II
    Not many games reach this level of polish and immersion. The brutal action, the fantastic sound and voice work, the incredible cutscenes, and the well-crafted storyline makes for a complete package that rivals any game you’ll find on the shelf.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Okami
    Chock full of character, life and just plain old fun. It's got enough stuff to keep you busy for hours upon hours, and the ride is rarely slow or drags it's feet.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    PlanetSide 2
    I'll say again what I said at the beginning: Planetside 2 is a downright amazing game, especially for a Free to Play title.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories
    This is a solid contender for RPG of the year (along with "Oblivion" and the unreleased "Final Fantasy XII"), and is easily the best SRPG to come along since Disgaea itself, if not Final Fantasy Tactics.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
    I'm stunned by just how much fun Fall of Cybertron is. This isn't a game that will redefine the genre or anything else hyperbolic in nature. What it is, however, is a tremendous amount of fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
    The use of the Source engine gave Troika the ability to use their talents on fleshing out the incredible storyline and remarkable atmosphere.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    God of War
    Possibly the best first-party game to ever come out on the Playstation 2. That’s a tough thing to say with Ratchet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper and Gran Turismo out there, but it’s simply the truth.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero II
    This is, by far, one of the best games on any platform – ever.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Sonic Mega Collection
    For $40, this is one of the greatest compilation games ever released.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Fallout 3
    It is no surprise to anyone that has played a Bethesda game that they have come through on a beloved franchise, well worth several hundred hours of your life!
    • 94 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    BioShock
    Containing all of the downloadable content from the other two versions, as well as a fantastic story to boot, Bioshock is an incredible title.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Most Wanted
    Criterion has done the impossible – they've taken what is, arguably, the best race-and-chase game made for this generation and somehow made it so much better.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    NBA Street Vol. 2
    This game is simply the modern day "NBA Jam" (which is ironic considering Midway is bringing back that line this year) with more to unlock and tons more things to do. This is the epitome of arcade basketball.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Transformers: War for Cybertron
    It isn't deep. It won't set a new standard for action games. But I had a great time playing and I believe you will too. This is the first Transformers game I've been excited about, and having played it I can say that my excitement was validated.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Super Smash Bros. Melee
    With 25 characters and 29 stages, and only half of that available at start, you have a fighting game you'll be spending lots of time in. With almost 300 trophies available, you'll be spending lots of time trying to gather all of them as well.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
    It offers a fantastic adrenaline rush, great mood and dialogue to go with it, all while providing a considerable number of post-campaign and co-op challenges for those who want more.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Street Fighter IV
    Street Fighter IV is proof that you can take classic gameplay and update it for today’s game consoles and it will be hit.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Star Wars: The Old Republic
    The Old Republic hasn't raised the bar for MMOs, it completely reinvents the genre entirely.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Rise of Venice
    If you’ve never tried Port Royale or Patrician, but are looking to explore a truly engaging “period piece” that will provide hours of entertainment, take Rise of Venice for a spin. As the latest offering from Kalypso and Gaming Minds, the game succeeds at re-creating an age out of mind through the very modernity of its design, and the presentation is as slick as any other new release you’ll find out right now.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Guacamelee!
    Drinkbox has crafted a brilliantly unique world on top of a platformer that combines the best of the classics, along with a few of its own ideas — things like two player local co-op is a feature I don’t think I’ve ever seen in a Metroidvania game, and I challenge more developers to try to include it.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Meteos
    I cannot stress strongly enough just how much fun and how addicting this game is.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits
    If you love RPGs for their rich characters and ability to tell a great story then Arc the Lad is for you. If you absolutely must have complex character development (stats), or an open ended game you probably won't like Arc the Lad.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild
    Has the technical style of their earlier racing games to make for a fun, well played racing experience, and it has the necessary personality to make it more interesting than other typical racers.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
    The game is huge and you may not even get to the first dungeon for hours.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    New Super Luigi U
    If you’ve felt like some of the old-school magic has been missing from Super Mario games lately, let Luigi guide you through some of the most satisfying platform gaming ever designed.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime
    Game of the year on the Gamecube, hands down.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Dissidia: Final Fantasy
    If you have even a passing interest in Final Fantasy and are willing to put a little effort into learning some complex systems, Dissidia is an absolute must-buy. Whatever you do, do not miss this game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Panzer Dragoon Orta
    This game has tons of gameplay to be had if you give it a chance. Smilebit certainly went the extra mile with the extras in this game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 2
    An absolute blast even if you do nothing more than simply swing around town. Without the extremely responsive and precise controls, this would not be possible.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 3
    If you're not sure if the game is for you, there's a demo on the Xbox Live Marketplace. However, if you're a fan of racing games in general, Forza Motorsport 3 is a definite win in my book.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    Skyrim delivers a mind blowing level of content wrapped in a package that would be worth the experience at twice the price.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero II
    Exceeds the previous title in every way..."Guitar Hero" was a staple of the parties I throw at my house, but it looks like Guitar Hero II has stolen the crown!
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    God of War: Chains of Olympus
    There are titles for every console that truly define the platform, and God of War: Chains of Olympus is one of those titles. Stunning graphics the likes of which we’ve never seen, an incredible soundtrack that rivals PS3/Xbox 360 titles, standout voice work, and gameplay that is on-par with the two previous PS2 titles makes this a must-own for any fan of the series.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Ultimate Spider-Man
    The fun of this game is that you can pick it up at any time and swing around for a while and then shelf the title for the day. It is a rare game that you can do that sort of thing. Even the full missions are short enough where you can plow through one or two on a lunch break.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Dead Island
    Dead Island is a hell of a ride from start to (near) finish and is a zombie game that stands out from the rest of the pack.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XII
    Once you start playing, FF12 has an addicting quality to it that will cause you to skip meals and lose sleep, constantly pressing forward towards the next save point.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
    With this much improvement in the online mode after just one new game, I think Ubisoft will knock our socks off on the next generation of hardware.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Ultimate Spider-Man
    The fun of this game is that you can pick it up at any time and swing around for a while and then shelf the title for the day. It is a rare game that you can do that sort of thing.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: Origins
    Compelling epic storylines, characters so rich you can become emotionally invested in them, and a great combat engine that works on multiple platforms - Dragon Age: Origins has what it takes to take the RPG genre to the next level.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur II
    Fluid controls, good graphics and sound, and gameplay that rocks the gaming world proclaim this one a winner. The Weapon Master and other modes will keep you busy for a while, and the multiplayer fights seem to never get old.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
    Capcom has managed to make a fighting game that everyone can play and enjoy. Marvel vs Capcom 3 satisfies the hardcore fighter, yet is approachable for fighting amateurs.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
    Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move is a great game and excels in providing challenging and enjoyable puzzles
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Rock Band 2
    They've taken every aspect I could think of an improved it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
    Of course, it bears repeating that people who are already into Professor Layton will still find a lot to love. It's everything the first game was and more, so those who enjoyed The Curious Village will have a great time with The Diabolical Box. Even if you didn't like the first game, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Aggressive Inline
    You will spend weeks in this game and not even come close to running out of things to do.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
    One of the most expansive titles ever made.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
    Still, original owners clearly weren’t the primary target of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, hence it being released as a stand-alone title. The real target, for better or for worse, are brand new players who haven’t been introduced to Capcom’s newest fantasy property.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Guild Wars 2
    Guild Wars 2 represents a raising of the bar for MMOs, taking the best aspects of a great many titles that have come before it and polishing them up in a way that makes it addictive and fun for all. Given the rate that ArenaNet has been addressing player concerns and patching them, I think we can expect great things from Guild Wars 2.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Dungeon Defenders
    If you're looking for a new co-op players-versus-AI-horde game, Dungeon Defenders is arguably the best option available right now. Great graphics, lovely music, tense gameplay – all with enough content to keep you coming back again and again, and avenues for both official and player-made content.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
    Mercenaries 2 is absolutely fun in spite of its quirks and should be at the top of everyone’s must buy list.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    DOOM
    Doom has resurrected not only a series, but an entire flavor of shooters.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 3: Leviathan
    For those who still haven't had a chance to enjoy the amazing experience of Mass Effect 3, the DLC will integrate well with your experience and enhance an already enjoyable game, but for anyone looking for a reason to dust off their copy of ME3 for Leviathan, the DLC may prove too much trouble for such a brief expansion and not worth the $10 price tag. If you're a hardcore ME fan however, you won't want to miss out on the exciting content revealed about the Mass Effect universe.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Destroy All Humans! 2
    Pandemic should collectively stand up and take a bow because they have expertly crafted a sequel that goes above and beyond the top-notch original.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIII
    Square-Enix should receive high praise indeed for their continued willingness to take chances with their flagship intellectual property. While many of the JRPG standards are missing, what remains is an incredible game experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Outlast
    Red Barrels have done a fantastic job combining an intensely disquieting setting, a unique visual look, and an incredibly effective camera gimmick to ensure that nobody escapes Mount Massive without a few nightmares.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Sins of a Solar Empire
    If you enjoy space battles that are featured in Babylon 5 and other space operas, this game is for you.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    LocoRoco 2
    Simply put, if you own a PSP and do not buy this game, shame on you. You’ll be missing one of the best games of the year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed III
    Freerunning has taken on new life with Connor's ability to flit through the trees, and the new weapons hem nicely into the freedom and wealth of options of the series...I can personally guarantee it'll see the top of many Game of the Year lists, perhaps even our own – Assassin's Creed III is a masterpiece.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 4
    From the opening cinematic to the garage to the customization to the races, you can just tell that the developers just love cars and they have poured that into Forza Motorsport 4.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Killzone 2
    Killzone 2 is a title that grabs hold of you with both hands at your throat and doesn’t let you go until the very end.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden
    By far the most beautiful game on the Xbox. I'd go so far as to say it is the best looking title on any system.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Puppeteer
    This is your imagination come to life. In a holiday season filled with sequels, heists, and all the action games you can imagine, Puppeteer is different…and different is good.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Crashmo
    Crashmo is a natural extension of the concepts introduced by Pushmo. Sure, it gets much harder much faster than Pushmo, but it does so much more with less that it easily surpasses the achievements of its predecessor.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder
    This game oozes replay value. From the Xbox Live! to the improved interface, this game has legs.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Sly 2: Band of Thieves
    This game is quite a bit longer than the first game, which was the biggest complaint of the first game. Sucker Punch has delivered a massive adventure game with a slick cohesion of 3 playable characters.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Project 8
    Neversoft has created the most realistic skate title ever made. The graphics, animation, sound, challenge system, and Live integration has created a game that will challenge the legendary "Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2" for its crown as the king of the series.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Supreme Commander
    With the fantastic Mod community already churning out quality mods, this game will have the staying power that "Command and Conquer 3" might not have.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Rock Band Blitz
    In the end I came to the conclusion that made the most sense – Rock Band Blitz is another accessory for my Rock Band experience. When you stop thinking about it as a separate product, picking up this downloadable title just makes sense.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
    Even two years after its original release, Mortal Kombat remains one of the best fighting games ever made.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Diablo III
    While the decent storyline, the online auction house, the active post-release tweaking and the addictive gameplay may be compelling reasons to own Diablo III – Blizzards newest game is king for one reason : accessible gameplay and repeat visits to Sanctuary.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Halo 2
    Controls are extremely tight and responsive. You are in complete control of Master Chief's movements, so any loss or mistake is completely your own.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
    The bottom line here is that somehow, someway, Bigbig Studios managed to create a Motorstorm game on a handheld system that stands up to the PS3 versions in almost every single way.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
    Coupled with a download via the Playstation Store that’ll explain the series to you so far, this game is playable even if you haven’t been following the series for years.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3
    With a gripping story, top of the line graphics, fantastic sound, unsurpassed multiplayer, and innovations such as the Voice-Activated Order System - this is one of the best and most impressive games to come out on Xbox yet.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Dishonored
    Whether you like to sneak, like to slay mercilessly, or somewhere in between, there is something here for you. Dishonored is very easily a contender for Game of the Year.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Voodoo Vince
    Quite simply the best platform game ever seen on the Xbox. The game fires on all cylinders and delivers a solid platform adventure with hilarious characters and dialogue.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    World in Conflict
    With the graphics, the online play, and the engrossing singleplayer campaign, this game is definitely worth your gaming dollar.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Tekken 5
    The graphics, sound and gameplay combine to form the best Tekken game yet.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Perfect Dark Zero
    While PD0 may not be a revolutionary game, it can be considered a huge evolutionary step in the right direction.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: Awakening
    Those looking for a challenge need look no further than Fire Emblem: Awakening, and newcomers can enjoy a much more accessible experience via the casual mode. With steady innovations such as the improved sound, relationship system, and online functionality, fans can finally rejoice at the series' return to Nintendo's newest portable device.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur II
    Soul Calibur II just oozes replay value. From the extensive Mission mode, the 23 characters you can unlock, the 10 game modes, and over 200 unlockable weapons and costumes means that you will be playing this for a long time, and that is supposing you don't have any friends to play multiplayer with.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall
    If you enjoyed Dishonored you know exactly what you are in for here.
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