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For 5,262 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 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 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Lowest review score: 5 ELEA: Paradigm Shift
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,714 out of 5262
  2. Mixed: 1,307 out of 5262
  3. Negative: 241 out of 5262
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yo-kai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corps
    Yo Kai Watch Blasters Red Cat/Blue Dog Corps offer a new way to experience the Yo Kai Watch series. With a new battle system that feels like a fast-paced action RPG, Blasters still delivers elements to the game that are both familiar and fresh. Having to talk to NPCs to level up and change teammates, as well as the frustrating RNG are among some of the few downsides to the game. However h, this doesn’t take away from the great experience and gameplay that Yo Kai Watch Blasters has to offer. Fans of the series and newcomers will love this title.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crystar
    Crystar is a great action-RPG with some fascinating twists. Crying is not only a key aspect to boosting your strength in battle, but it enables you to create more powerful gear. Be prepared for mentions of tragic and depressing topics, but remember that they work to enforce the ideas of "showing your emotions as a strength" and the sometimes overlooked issues that others face each day.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Shark Tale
    Shark Tale isn’t aimed at me. That said, I’m having a ball playing it with my wife. The game is squarely aimed at those who loved the recently-released movie but there is enough nostalgia there for the whole family to enjoy.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Disjunction
    Slick, intuitive stealth gameplay serves as Disjunction’s backbone, though the supporting systems and level design could do more to lighten its burden.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Rise of the Triad
    Priced on release day at only $15, this game is a worthy, if flawed, tribute to the 90’s PC gamer that can be enjoyed by the old-school and new-school alike.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NIER
    It's a game I adored without really being able to put my finger on why, and even with the heavy-hitter, AAA titles that have come out this year, I'd say Nier is simply one of the most enjoyable and unique gaming experiences of 2010.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The UnderGarden
    A higher level of difficulty and a lengthier campaign might have elevated The UnderGarden's score, but as it stands it's still a terrific title that straddles the Zen and puzzle genres with style.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    TurnOn
    TurnOn is an enjoyable and heartwarming little game. With electrical wires instead of platforms, it offers gameplay that feels fresh, piquing your interest at every turn with whatever new adventure or obstacle you’ll face next.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Steel Rats
    Steel Rats is an awesome 2.5D platformer that makes great use of motorcycle based combat. The team of four bikers are badass and unique, prompting you to try them all out, and being able to switch between them on the fly keeps gameplay fresh.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Almost Gone
    The Almost Gone is a relaxing point-and-click exploration game with puzzle solving elements. The story unfolds through investigating the environment, so be sure to pay attention if you want to get answers. It won't blow your mind with the story or gameplay, and it doesn't take long to complete, but it's still worth checking out.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fantasy Wars
    The sounds in the game, or lack thereof, irritate me to a point, and the acting is rather subpar too, but I could hardly walk away from the game to eat.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Commandos 2: Men of Courage
    I cannot stress this enough—this game is difficult. You will get frustrated. If strategy games are not your thing, stay far away from this one.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Alien Breed 2: Assault
    All that being said, Alien Breed 2: Assault is a fun little game to play.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Gotham Knights
    Gotham Knights is filled to the brim with character and nods to the Bat-Family. While the locked-in 30 FPS might be a dealbreaker for some, the flawless co-op experience Gotham Knights provides is an amazing time for those who want to fight crime with friends. A fully immersive Gotham City for you to travel in your way, either straight through the story, or complete every side mission you can; your time in Gotham is up to you.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cities: Skylines - Nintendo Switch Edition
    The depth on offer in Cities Skylines is staggering, which is why being able to pick that up and take it with you is so exceptional. There is a limit to how successfully the console version is able to emulate the PC experience, but it does a good enough job that I can’t recommend the game enough to the Switch owner hankering for a city building game for their favorite hybrid console.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Cursed Mountain
    The game is very monotonous after the first couple of levels, the graphics are inconsistent and the motion controls don’t always work. So if you’re a Wii owner and a fan of slower paced survival horror games then give Cursed Mountain a shot. Everyone else should probably rent it before they buy it
    • 67 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    KickBeat
    I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by how well it turned out. For only $10, you’ll get plenty of gameplay for the money spent.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
    It’s always somewhat tacky to compare products, but it’s warranted when so very much is borrowed. This game is a bit of a knockoff of the superior Mark of the Ninja.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Below (2018)
    Below is a dark, mysterious game that invites you to illuminate its secrets, then punishes you for trying. While it does a great job invoking a sense of wonder, thanks in part to its sparse, tense soundtrack, its genuinely great moments are spread far too thin. Below will certainly be a divisive game, but it offers a compelling experience for players willing to put up with a good amount of frustration and tedium.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
    Double Dragon Gaiden focuses on replayability to its detriment. Solid combat mechanics give way to balance considerations made to justify all of the difficulty sliders and upgrade systems. If I had to pick between a game with a lot of “replayability” versus a game I simply like to play, the latter will win out every time. Double Dragon Gaiden isn’t far off from being enjoyable on the merits of the gameplay alone, but it’s far enough to consider going back to the dojo and polishing its Sou-Setsu-Ken technique.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    PaRappa the Rapper
    PaRappa means “paper-thin” in Japanese. Unfortunately, that also could be used to describe the game in general.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles
    It would have been very easy for Digital Domain to make a low-effort Voltron knockoff, but instead Voltron VR Chronicles feels like a small slice of the show brought to life. While it is a little short, and the interactivity is somewhat basic, if you are a fan, this game is a must have. Next time, just let us form Voltron and give us sword and shield VR controls to take out the next episode’s Robeast!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Shadowrun
    Shadowrun adds a third dimension to the Counterstrike dominated genre and is very enjoyable due to the variety of builds open to the player.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite III
    For the few things that aren’t quite up to snuff, Sniper Elite III gets a whole lot right.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Town of Light
    There are plenty of engaging moments, despite the annoying puzzles, that make this game worth recommending. It’s also a great representation of mental illness, portraying the patients not as cackling sociopaths, but as victims of tragedy. While it’s not for everyone, especially those who want a more “in-your-face” kind of horror, the historical setting and creeping dread make for a very memorable experience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Outward
    Outward is an ambitious, uncompromising game, sometimes to its own detriment. There’s a lot to like about it, from its unique take on player character death to its focus on the mundane aspects of adventuring. But every moment when it really shined was surrounded by drudgery and frustration. Outward is sure to appeal to some players, but it often undercuts its own best features.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
    If you are a DBZ fan, this is a dream come true. The game does just about everything right. Go and buy this now (you probably would even if I told you that the only difference between this and a bag of manure was the bag). If you aren’t a DBZ fan, you might be turned off by the simplistic gameplay.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The Bradwell Conspiracy
    The Bradwell Conspiracy presents some interesting concepts and good humor, but all it really does is present them. Puzzles never get interesting or complex, performance is terrible even on an enhanced machine, and it’s too short to let its mysteries simmer.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Technic Beat
    While there are plenty of game modes, not a one of them is a challenge.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Real Heroes: Firefighter
    Kudos to Epicenter Studios for trying something different and making good use of the Wii hardware. Unfortunately the throwaway story, the lackluster production values, and the over-reliance on scripting prevent the game from delivering a fully-immersive experience.
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