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For 5,254 reviews, this publication has graded:
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  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.1 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: 3,708 out of 5254
  2. Mixed: 1,305 out of 5254
  3. Negative: 241 out of 5254
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MIO: Memories in Orbit
    You may find Mio to be overly familiar, risk-averse, and carrying some platforming and combat flaws, but Memories In Orbit enchants you with its solemn narrative undertones and a luscious art style that should be enticing to anybody curious enough to give this one a shot.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - From the Ashes
    From the Ashes is everything I wanted an expansion of this sort to be, a great look at a different part of the universe while giving us the already established combat and movement mechanics. Playing as the long-lived Dog Tag Warrior allows us to see the fully-utilized Na'vi after seeing the beginnings of a Na'vi's journey in Frontiers of Pandora's main story. While some of the combat and side missions can feel extremely reptitive, the main story beats are so fun and emotional that it keeps you moving forward. If you're a fan of Frontiers of Pandora or simply need more Na'vi after seeing Fire and Ash -- this is the place for you.
    • 82 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
    Thankfully the main plot of Trails Beyond the Horizon is pretty interesting. While what I've played so far hasn't really affected any of the major characters in a significant way, trying to piece together these seemingly disparate events of the Space Program and what Ouroboros is up to has kept me engaged. I hope the game's story can grow beyond just being engaging, so check back here in the near future for my full thoughts once I've finished the game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Treasure Seekers: Visions of Gold
    Overall, when all of the different parts of Treasure Seekers are taken into account, the game is both well made and provides a lot of joy to people who are into pixel hunts.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Renegades
    Destiny 2: Renegades is the definitive Star Wars homage within Destiny. Whether or not you think Destiny needed an homage to Star Wars in the form of an expansion is up to you.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension
    Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Mega Dimension is a nice little coda to the base game, both in terms of story and gameplay. It’s content with just being an infinite remix of what’s already there, being both just as fun and as frustrating as Z-A already was.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Terminator 2D: NO FATE
    Terminator 2D: NO FATE is an extremely faithful adaptation of Terminator 2, brought to life via incredible retro aesthetics, fun level design, and multiple play modes. Unfortunately, NO FATE is hampered by its short length and lack of difficulty, making the entire experience end far too quickly. For fans of the film, there is a lot to love here, including the fantastic Terminator 2 score and all-new compositions, but non-fans may not find themselves as enthralled by its retro charm.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition
    Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition is an absolute mess. It changes and swaps around things like menus and the soundtrack for seemingly no reason, removes options from the original game, and generally makes everything at least slightly worse. This is a phenomenal game, one of my absolute favorites, and it deserved so much better than less than the bare minimum.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
    Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage finishes the job that its prior iterations left unfinished. While its new single-player content is modest and some choices are frustrating, the game’s real strength remains its fast, intuitive, and endlessly deep human-to-human combat. For anyone willing to keep striving, this is the most convenient way to experience Virtua Fighter today.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    The core exploration and combat mechanics of the Metroid Prime franchise are fun and engaging. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience is marred with bizarre story beats, awkward character moments, and forced interaction with an empty, boring open world. Metroid Prime 4 had all the elements to be a slick, cohesive experience, but the game feels like the dev team maliciously complied with a mandate to make the game open-world. It’s still a Metroid Prime game, and there’s fun to be had, but go into this knowing it won't likely live up to what you were hoping for.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel's Deadpool VR
    Deadpool VR offers some great arcade-style shooter mayhem, so long as you don’t take it too seriously. While melee combat can sometimes feel like an afterthought, the huge range of weapons will still satiate your bloodlust as you embark on a journey to gather contestants for Mojo’s wild reality television show.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow
    Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow fully embraces the power of virtual reality while staying true to the core elements that made the original series so beloved in the first place. Immersive in a way only VR can bring, this game is a must-play for stealth fans and a magical love letter for returning fans. The original may have defined a genre, but Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow raises it to a whole new level.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Two Point Museum: Zooseum
    Verdict - Two Point Museum hasn’t even been out for a full year yet, and still the game offers fans a feast of content with a near-perfect base game and now two DLC packs that only serve to elevate the experience. Zooseum is much bigger and better than Fantasy Finds, providing players with a full museum experience akin to its base game counterparts, not just an addition slapped on top. It also stands as a unique experience with revamped gameplay mechanics and a unique roster of animals to inhabit your museum with. This may mean we won’t get Two Point Zoo in the future, but this is damn close to the dream I envisioned.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Skate Story
    Skate Story is the perfect skateboarding game for your friend who always says they’re working on a screenplay but never actually gets around to finishing it. Or maybe that’s you. Or maybe that’s me. Or maybe it’s just perfect for everyone. You’ll be moved, you’ll bump to the incredible music, and most importantly: you’ll shred.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reach
    Reach VR has quite a few unexpected cinematic and thematic elements that justify the developer’s promotions for an “awe-inspiring journey.” Despite the bugs, as the pioneer debut from nDreams Elevation, the game is a worthy effort and recommended for your VR game library.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler 0
    Octopath Traveler 0 is much, much more than a simple remake of a mobile game. It uses that as a base, but still feels like a full fledged RPG in its own right. It’s a different take on a lot of Octopath’s usual systems and tropes, and feels incredibly refreshing in that respect. Its plot can flounder at the start and middle chapters, but can be enthralling once it finally gets going. The battle system is just as fun as ever, being bigger and yet more restrictive in a very interesting way. Whether you’re after revenge or restoration, there’s fun to be had in either path.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
    Marvel Cosmic Invasion packs all the punch you’d expect from a comic book splash page. It’s clearly made with the kind of love for the source material that I’m looking for, and it improves on Shredder’s Revenge in every way that matters to me.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Winter Burrow
    Winter Burrow is a pleasant experience with a sprinkling of challenge to manage, with good elements of survival, resource management, and cozy. The sum of its parts is adequate but I wish there was more for me to chew on with its mechanics, like more decoration options and varied quests.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
    It feels like everything in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment comes with an asterisk. The combat is fun and mindless but can get very tedious with how much HP everything has. A constant battle for territory is a neat idea but frustrating in practice. The music is amazing, but very difficult to hear even when set to max volume. There are some cool Star Fox-style rail shooting sections, but they control weird and overstay their welcome. It’s not that this is a bad game, far from it, it’s just that it feels like it was mostly interested in checking the Musou box for Tears of the Kingdom instead of being its own, cool thing.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wednesdays
    Wednesdays is a great example of how video games are an important vessel for different perspectives and awareness. Whilst it is more visual novel than actual game, just the simple act of clicking text boxes that maybe shy away from the topic or get straight to the point allows the player to control how they consume such a deep and nuanced topic. It’s definitely a game to give a chance to, especially when it won’t cost you a thing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is a blast to play. Fans of the show will find that there is no end to the references packed within this entry. The combat feels fantastic, especially when controlling Patrick, and the platforming elements feel smoother than they have ever been. Sadly, the story pacing and cutscenes make the game drag.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dispatch
    Dispatch is a very uneven experience. It has polish in some places but severely lacks it in others. It has great characters but you don’t get to spend much time with the good ones. The dispatching segments can be fun but feel somewhat shallow. The game has sparks of absolute brilliance, though can use those sparks to start a dumpster fire. It’s worth playing and enjoyable for any fans of narrative focused games or superheroes, but might be memorable for the wrong reasons.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is an incredible feat by all teams involved. There has not been a Call of Duty game yet that has the scope of Black Ops 7, or the interconnected social experience it provides. Every facet of the game, whether Zombies, Multiplayer, Endgame, Dead Ops Arcade 4, or Campaign, feels like it was crafted passionately. Outstanding gameplay and progression systems back up a packed title; I’ll be playing BO7 for a very long time. Black Ops 7 is the pinnacle of modern Call of Duty, blending the past with the present in a way that’s worthy of the grind you’ll be putting into it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Anno 117: Pax Romana
    Anno 117: Pax Romana is a veritable feast of improvements over not only its predecessors but the whole genre. There are occasionally obtuse moments, but these minor issues are overshadowed by improvements at every possible turn. If you’re looking for your next city builder, this is it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Forestrike
    Forestrike is an action rogue-like where players can practice every battle before it occurs by using the Foresight. This system in and of itself is fun, but the game can’t get out of its own way with unfair balancing that punishes the player regardless of performance. Even so, when the gameplay works, it works wonderfully, with an excellent sense of aesthetics and a strong story and characters to back it up.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Battlefield REDSEC
    Battlefield 6 expands its arsenal with two new modes that bring the heat. The REDSEC battle royale brings all-out warfare to a bigger arena wreathed in flames. It’s a vast improvement from its previous iteration, although Solo and Trio matchmaking options would be appreciated. Gauntlet is an entirely new Battlefield experience that adds some additional fire and flair to the competitive FPS genre, keeping players on their toes every round. PTFO!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Where Winds Meet
    Where Winds Meet is a massive, gorgeous wuxia adventure that’s fun whether you want to play solo or engage with the community. Combat is fun, the world is beautifully realized, and the storytelling is engaging. Some of the systems can feel a little clunky, but not in a way that would turn players away. Where Winds Meet tells a huge, sweeping story that’ll keep you busy for 150+ hours or more, and with weapons ranging from swords and rope darts to umbrellas and fans, this has all the trappings to let you live out your fantasy as the hero in your own martial arts epic.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Mysteria Ecclesiae
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II’s last hurrah is a stellar one. Mysteria Ecclesiae is a detective-like tale featuring a lot of great dialogue and even more stealth. While it may be more fun to fans of that character build, the story is worth taking another trip to 1400s Bohemia.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Painkiller
    Painkiller is a fast and frenetic arena shooter that evokes the best elements of its predecessors. Gunplay is tight, movement is quick and fun, encounters are well-designed, and the weapon upgrade mechanics are fun to explore. While the raids are an enjoyable ride and Rogue Angel offers some variety in replay value, it’s kind of disappointing that there wasn’t a cohesive story to be told. Couple that with matchmaking already showing signs of distress, and I have to wonder if this wouldn’t have been better served as a narrative single-player experience. Still, what’s here is a blast, especially if you have a couple of friends to play with.
    • 86 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    ARC Raiders
    After spending some time in the Rust Belt, I can say with certainty that ARC Raiders is a great step for the extraction shooter genre. Beyond the incredible atmosphere of the maps lies in-depth systems to explore. Although simple to pick up, some may find it frustrating along the way. But, if you put in the effort, the mechanics ARC Raiders has available can make for a stellar time topside. That said there's still a whole lot left to explore in the Rust Belt – I've only played a smidgeon of the content for this live-service extraction shooter. If I had to score it today, based on initial impressions, I'd be at an 80/100. I'd also recommend ARC Raiders to all fans of the genre and gamers interested in starting their extraction shooter journey.
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