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For 5,255 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 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Lowest review score: 5 Viridi
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,709 out of 5255
  2. Mixed: 1,305 out of 5255
  3. Negative: 241 out of 5255
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Skydive: Proximity Flight
    Skydive: Proximity Flight may be lacking all the bells and whistles of more popular arcade titles, and at times I did want a little more variety, or maybe even just a missile launcher or two. But that’s not what this game is about. What you have here is a fairly realistic and engaging simulator of an experience that most of us will never try due to an overriding sense of self-preservation. And maybe that’s enough.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Ironclad Tactics
    While the awkwardness of the campaign mode’s storyline is unfortunate, the game more than justifies its cost in terms of inventive mechanics, a refreshing setting and a well-thought-out realtime tactical system – all without the looming threat of microtransactions and booster-pack expenditures that so often are matched up with any card-based game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl
    Fans of the JRPG genre who are looking for a challenge and aren’t bothered by the facepalm-worthy tropes will be delighted with the experience. This game won’t do much to capture anyone who isn’t already interested in the series with its very confusing mechanics and foreign gameplay structure.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Real Boxing
    It’s casual in that it’s a fighting game that doesn’t require the memorization of combos.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
    This is a breakthrough in what interactivity can accomplish with little aid from more traditional storytelling mechanics – its resulting importance to this medium is no exaggeration.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
    Unlike many other repackaging efforts, Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMIX does just enough positively, while leaning on its own greatness to create a worthwhile addition to one’s video game collection.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Shadow Warrior
    It’s hours of mindless, bloody, expletive-filled fun in an action-packed fantasy world illustrated with gorgeous graphics, a good variety of unlocks, and enough challenges to make completionists feel as if they got their money’s worth.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Star Wars Pinball
    If you’re craving pinball on the go, it’s tough to beat the paltry $6.99 price tag. But for most, this is not the platform you’re looking for – and that’s no Jedi mind trick.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2014
    Unfortunately for Konami, Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 doesn’t have the benefit of coming at a highly reduced price tag. Konami is working against a stream of influence and licensing deficiencies, but has failed to work what it does have into a good product. Unless you are dying to play two soccer games, or have the burning desire to customize, Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 is best left on the shelves.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    MechWarrior Online
    Piranha has long promised that “community warfare” will address this lack of endgame, but that feature has been delayed so often that it’s hard to be sure if it’s ever coming out. It’s a bit of a shame that there’s so little reason to keep at MechWarrior Online. The matches themselves are fun–and as it is free-to-play, there’s no barrier to entry–but without any form of metagame it’s hard to stay engaged.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    FIFA 14
    FIFA 14 is a beautiful send-off to the waning current generation of gaming, and a perfect example of what has become the most authentic and entertaining sports game around.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    NHL 14
    At any rate, if you have any interest in hockey games whatsoever, then you probably already own this, but if you don’t, go out and get a copy – you’ll have an absolute blast.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
    If you’re willing to power through some unfortunate pacing, you’ll still get to experience a fantastic and wondrous adventure of epic proportions, upscaled for the modern era.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Total War: Rome II
    At its core, Rome II is not a bad game, but it does feel horribly rushed.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Foul Play
    While a little bit simple in terms of art, Foul Play is a polished little Final Fight style title that was really a blast to play.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Lost Planet 3
    If anything, Lost Planet 3 shows that the series has had a rough run, and while it has made some improvements, it continues to fall short of the potential that fans know it has.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    I can’t imagine the pressure behind the scenes, but everything that Rockstar has attempted with Grand Theft Auto V gels together perfectly. As we look forward to the next-generation launches in just a few months, it’s pretty awesome to see the best game of this entire generation cap it off.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
    The DOA series has always looked great, and the hidden depth is still there. Whether this is a must buy for you depends on if you already have the original game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Arma 3
    If you like hiking through the mountains for hours, a high-powered rifle cradled in your arms, then watching your screen go crimson as a sniper arcs three rounds into your head from like four klicks away, then this is truly the ideal game for you.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
    One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 is a fun game that slowly loses its luster as the time in-game passes.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Skullgirls
    As it stands, this very likely is the best PC fighting game available, period – and doubly so for the money. And not only that, but buying the game gives you access to the Skullgirls Beta, so you can test out changes in advance of their going live in the game proper.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Lost Marbles (2013)
    If you’re on the hunt for a new puzzle game to challenge you, this one’s at the very least worth a look.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Wonderful 101
    The Wonderful 101 is difficult to master, but the fact that it’s difficult to learn is what will hamper the progress of many would-be adventurers looking to join the battle against the GEATHJERK.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Ultimate Edition
    Clearly, Lord of Shadows wants to feel “cinematic” but it goes too far by sacrificing gameplay on the altar of visual splendor.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
    Played with one’s thinking cap on, A Machine for Pigs is sure to horrify even when it doesn’t frighten.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
    If Turtles are your thing, you might want to put aside the concerns for the bugs and pull down the demo from Xbox Live. It is more than playable, just don’t expect to have a smooth ride. On the other hand, the story is light but so is the source material – it would have been nice to see episodic content come out for an otherwise compelling realization of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pokemon Rumble U
    Pokémon Rumble U is designed to keep you locked in and coming back for more. It’s a harmless diversion with a built in sense of accomplishment that I may not fully endorse (I’m not about to hunt down all 18 of the NFC figurines), but I certainly can appreciate the fun here.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Electronic Super Joy
    In summary, if you’re looking for a game that will make you laugh, cry, dance, and then snap your keyboard in two, Electronic Super Joy might fit the bill.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness
    There may not be another game out this year that can provide as much limitless fun as Disgaea D2. Many fans of the original still play it religiously 10 years after it’s release. With the triumphant work done by Nippon Ichi America, Disgaea D2 is well on it’s way to still being as fun and as rewarding as it is today at it’s ten year anniversary mark.
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