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For 4,408 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.1 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Lowest review score: 10 Gene Rain
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,835 out of 4408
  2. Mixed: 1,406 out of 4408
  3. Negative: 167 out of 4408
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Card Shark
    There’s not another game even remotely like Card Shark, and as long as you have the patience to learn its tricks you’ll be delighted by its charm.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition
    Kentucky Route Zero is a masterful piece of interactive storytelling. Mysterious, mercurial, and exquisitely beautiful.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth +
    The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is my favourite version of the game having played it across literally everything it has released on.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Astro Bot Rescue Mission
    Not only is it the best platformer on the PSVR, it's also good enough to rival some of the recent releases on modern consoles. It's a fun, friendly, and charming title that will make you 'ooh' and 'ahh' for the game's duration.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Renowned Explorers: International Society
    A charming and unique turn-based adventure that hides an intricate battle system behind all the whimsy.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition brings all three games together in one awesome package, making some big improvements along the way.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monument Valley
    Monument Valley is the kind of game that reminds us why diversity is so important: colourful and magical in its presentation, and just exactly as long as it needs to be without outstaying its welcome.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mother Russia Bleeds
    A debauchery-fueled beat ‘em up with plenty of ways to cripple your enemies, its excessive violence never overshadows the smart and intuitive combat.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
    It’s yet another example of what the 360 and PS3 are capable of – a genuinely stunning creation that packs 40 to 50 hours of content into a beautiful, compelling world that begs to be explored.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tokyo Xanadu eX+
    Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is the definitive version of one of my favourite games of the year and a fantastic overall package for JRPG fans.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pony Island
    Games have taught us to expect the expected, but Pony Island throws the rulebook out the window in this puzzle-cum-runner title where you must escape Satan's clutches.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Roki
    With its heartfelt story, loveable characters and unique setting, Röki is a special game. Its adventure will keep you enthralled from start to finish.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Total War: WARHAMMER
    Warhammer is an excellent turn-based strategy that takes the best of Total War and Warhammer, and melds them together wonderfully.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Toren
    A beautiful and thought provoking exploration into so many different ideas on life, which can be completed in one joyous, yet bewildering, sitting.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BPM: Bullets Per Minute
    BPM: Bullets Per Minute is an addictive, innovative, and punishingly hard roguelite shooter-slash-rhythm game - and it's great.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight
    A remarkable dungeon crawler, a great starting point into the franchise, and easily one of the best RPGs on the 3DS.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crypt Custodian
    Crypt Custodian is a sensational top down Metroidvania, with compelling combat, loads of upgrades to experiment with, and of course cats!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Michonne - Episode 1: In Too Deep
    The Walking Dead: Michonne is off to an excellent start, bringing back all the tension and emotion that we have come to expect from the highly regarding series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Blood West
    Blood West doesn't pull any punches and is more than happy to kill you over and over again, but it makes overcoming the odds so satisfying.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The True Slime King
    The True Slime King is a hard as nails platformer that recaptures the Meat Boy magic, and has a cracking level editor to boot.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King
    If anything, the additional DLC has added more to a game that was already offering so much, and I’m personally glad that we finished on the high that this franchise deserved – although, the real Souls fans know that we never truly finish.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Football Manager 2021
    Football Manager 2021 is a deep, detailed football management sim that rewards you for paying attention to your team. From the board of directors to your under-18 team, if you are willing to put in the time to achieve success, every win reaps tons of satisfaction.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stellar Blade
    There's a hell of a lot going on in Stellar Blade, but it remains a surprisingly elegant and exciting adventure throughout.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Astro's Playroom
    A love letter to PlayStation and a showcase for the future of PS5: a delightful thing to include with the console.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    ZEN Pinball 2: South Park: Super-Sweet Pinball
    If a straight-up South Park table wasn’t great enough, imagine our shock and delight at finding out that there’s also a second table based around everyone’s favourite little guy – the one and only Leopold “Butters” Stoch.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stardew Valley
    Stardew Valley on the Switch is my third time buying it and the only one that actually clicked and got me addicted while proving to be a relaxing experience in the middle of the busy review season.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Mega Baseball 4
    Super Mega Baseball 4 begs to be played in couch multiplayer with a few cold ones over the summer, but the franchise play will keep you going way beyond that. A home run.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Rise of the Golden Idol
    The Rise of the Golden Idol is a seriously clever detective game, with exceptional design that helps you solve its mysteries yourself.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Castlevania Dominus Collection
    The Castlevania Dominus Collection is a terrific collection for the fans, and you really couldn't ask for much more to be included.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
    Like A Dragon Gaiden has one of the better stories of the series, acting as a love letter to Kiryu that fans are going to fall in love with.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Darkest Dungeon
    Darkest Dungeon is one of the most atmospheric games I’ve played in a very long time, it nails its core concept and delivers an exceptionally well-crafted and interesting dungeon crawler that will take you hundreds of terrifying hours to see through to its ludicrous ending.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Duskers
    Duskers is a highly original game that features one of the greatest, most atmospheric environments I’ve seen in a long time.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
    With the addition of a new dimension and brand new weapon types, Advanced Warfare’s multiplayer feels great. It’s fast paced, it’s smooth, and it feels rather well balanced. Add to that a genuinely compelling single player, and Advanced Warfare does enough to reignite anyone’s interest in the series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a powerful, emotional and compelling tale that shows off a side of Don’t Nod that we’ve never seen so well-lit.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Watch Dogs
    After a generation that brought us seven years of countless linear and identikit shooters, Watch Dogs is the open world adrenaline shot that fatigued gamers needed. While the story could have been better and Ubisoft have made a few questionable design choices, it’s rare to see a big budget game that offers players freedom in almost every aspect of its design – and, more importantly, one that is this much fun while doing so.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Valfaris: Mecha Therion
    Valfaris: Mecha Therion is an intense bullet hell shooter that never takes it foot of the pedal, filled with fantastic gunplay and visuals.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat 11
    Mortal Kombat 11 feels amazing to play, with plenty of depth and individuality in each fight. The Krypt's randomness of unlocking gear is annoying, and some Towers of Time challenges are unnecessarily difficult, but this is still a must have for fighter enthusiasts.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Far Cry 6
    Far Cry 6 is a massive game, with plenty to do and see. It features a gripping story and combat that plays like a dream. I had so much fun doing everything I possibly could, and I'll be diving back in to finish off all the side content.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quadrilateral Cowboy
    Quadrilateral Cowboy is one of those pleasant surprises, adding new depth to the puzzle genre and injecting a little bit of charm in between the heists.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Absolver
    Combining unique and rewarding combat with the freedom to explore its beautiful areas in any order you see fit, Absolver is one of the best adventures of the year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Granblue Fantasy: Versus
    Arc System Works return to the fighting fray with a sumptuous take on the Granblue Fantasy Universe. An essential purchase.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pentiment
    Pentiment is a stunning piece of work, with a rich story, gorgeous artwork, and fleshed out characters that keep you hungry to learn more.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nikoderiko: The Magical World
    Nikoderiko: The Magical World looks fantastic, plays brilliantly, and hits all of the right spots.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Black Future '88
    Even with no shortage of challenging side-scrollers to get into these days, Black Future '88 is more than worthy of your time and does more than enough to stand out in an increasingly populated crowd.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rift of the NecroDancer
    Rift of the NecroDancer is a seriously clever rhythm game with a sublime soundtrack, which will keep you busy for many musical months.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crypt of the NecroDancer
    Unique, challenging, glorious. There's simply so much love poured into Crypt of the NecroDancer, that it's hard not to fall deeply under its spell.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WildStar
    If you’re a fan of MMOs but had stopped playing because they were starting to get a little stale, then WildStar might be the game to rekindle that love.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 3
    Resident Evil 3 is a superb remake of the original, with Nemesis being the clear highlight. Although inventory management and aiming can be a problem, it's still a fantastic game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Broken Age
    Incredibly polished, with gorgeous visuals and terrific voice acting, only some difficult late-game puzzles stop Broken Age from being the absolute pinnacle of the genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tree Wars
    Tree Wars is a great looking strategy game with enough depth to keep you playing for hours. While the difficulty does rise considerably, it never feels unfair and actually gives a cause for replayability. If you’re a strategy fan and want a fix on the move, you can’t do much better.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Somerville
    Somerville is a beautiful and smart environmental puzzler filled with great ideas and a story that grips you from start to finish.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Headlander
    An excellent side-scrolling Metroidvania game, with nostalgic undertones and great gameplay, helping it thrive in its science fiction paradise.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 20
    A superb game of football yet again, but some changes are better than others. FIFA 20 is still a great game fit to bursts with a mode for everyone.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pikmin 3 Deluxe
    Pikmin 3 Deluxe has blossomed on Nintendo Switch into the complete package. With excellent coop and bags of content, it's an experience not to be missed.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Frostpunk 2
    Frostpunk 2 requires your patience and ability to make tough decisions, but rewards you for sticking with it and respecting its systems.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is a beautiful and engrossing journey, filled with fun combat that never loses its edge.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hohokum
    It lends itself well to a pair of headphones and a complete disconnect from your expectations of what the artform – and yes, it is an artform – can bring to the table.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Moss: Book II
    Moss: Book II is not the toughest of challenges, but this just lends to its accessibility, and regardless of difficulty it is an absolute treat from start to end.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rocket League
    One of the best multiplayer games available today. Rocket League is a fantastically fun, frenetic game and you'd be hard pushed to find a better arcade-style football game anywhere else.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Chess Ultra
    Chess will always be chess, but with its glorious presentation and wealth of options, Chess Ultra is a Queen in a genre filled with Pawns.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Once Upon a Jester...
    Once upon a Jester is absolutely delightful from start to finish, packed with utterly charming characters and fabulous musical numbers.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
    In all the ways that matter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is simply the best franchise entry we’ve had in a few years.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
    PES 2015 doesn’t reinvent the wheel completely, but is a noticeable improvement on its predecessor, with some brilliant new inclusions that make it feel more on a par with other sporting peers.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bleed 2
    The only real problem Bleed 2 suffers from is its length. If it was longer, it would’ve been an essential for arcade game fans.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares II
    Little Nightmares II tells a beautiful yet fragile story of friendship, sadness, and searching for the light among the darkness. The puzzles are well-designed, the music is stunning, and the visuals are on another level.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 5
    It’s refreshing to play a racing game that doesn’t feel stale when played alone, and that’s all thanks to Drivatar keeping things fresh every time you race.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stranded: Alien Dawn - Robots and Guardians
    Stranded: Alien Dawn was already a fantastic survival game but the Robots and Guardians expansion builds upon that in intriguing ways to make the overall package feel that much more robust.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
    Had this been bundled with a remastered version of Darksiders, the package would be perfect. As it stands, it's just a slightly better version of an already brilliant game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Rude Bear Resurrection
    It’s a stunner of a game, both visually and mechanically, and if you do indeed love the 2D platformer genre that pushes your reflexes and patience, Super Rude Bear Resurrection is the best out there. The levels are bursting with colour, complexity, and smart encounters, with a bear wearing a purple baseball cap as the game’s protagonist, looking cool af. Seriously, go out and play this game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tails of Iron
    Tails of Iron is a charming and often brutal Souls-like adventure, with some wonderful combat mechanics and a gorgeous hand-drawn world.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Goat Simulator 3: Multiverse of Nonsense
    Goat Simulator 3: Multiverse of Nonsense further adds to the fun and wackiness of the base game, offering more references and surprises.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
    This one does it all and every game should take advantage of the Touch Screen on the Switch for portable play as an option. Overall this is a great port and one that any fan of good stories in games should play.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode 1: The Enigma
    There’s a great balance of puzzles, investigations, combat, and story progression. I wasn’t bored for a second playing Episode One of The Enemy Within, and I’m really happy about the direction they’ve gone in. Telltale Games make fantastic adventures, but it’s been a while since I’ve been blown away by them. This is just what the series needed if it’s to be successful, and after an exciting reveal at the end, I can’t wait to see what happens next.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grim Fandango Remastered
    Although perhaps more could have been done, Double Fine have implemented a set of changes that make a truly classic title more palatable to the modern gamer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 18
    EA Tiburon has improved on last year, and Longshot is one of the finest additions to the series in a long time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Everybody's Golf
    It may not be the purist’s choice, but for pure enjoyment it cannot be beaten. Everybody's Golf is everything I wanted from the return of the series.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 5 - Cry Wolf
    Even though many fans will already know how the characters end up, The Wolf Among Us manages to be gripping from start to finish – there’s just no real weak point, and Cry Wolf is a fittingly great ending to a fantastic series.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Persona 4: Dancing All Night
    A hugely successful departure from established formula, Persona 4: Dancing All Night is further proof that Atlus can take the franchise anywhere.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
    If you even remotely enjoy great stories and narratives, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is an absolute must-buy. The final segment in particular is magical.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Killzone: Shadow Fall - Intercept
    It’s a massive shame that so few people are playing Intercept so soon after release – and that the number is only going to go down – because Intercept is excellent, a diamond finally cut from the rough potential of Killzone Shadow Fall. Fragile systems that must be balanced during relentless assaults, clever enemies and perfectly built maps combine to make it the best mode in the game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
    If you’ve never played The Witcher 3, you should try to play on Xbox or PC, but if you want to get up close and personal, this is a fantastic version of a truly brilliant game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ikenfell
    Ikenfell is an enjoyable RPG with an interesting story, fleshed-out characters, and a dense turn-based battle system, with a superb soundtrack and some gorgeous environments to boot.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ghostrunner
    Ghostrunner is built for that subset of gamers who enjoy the steepest challenge. The story is solid, the world is beautiful, and the precision insane - but this is a hardcore experience from start to finish.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Indivisible
    Indivisible is a wonderful blend of RPG and Metroidvania that has exciting battles and a world ripe for exploring.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Destiny 2
    There are holes in the tapestry for sure, and your mileage will vary depending on what you expect to get out of the experience, but ultimately Destiny 2 is a likeable grind-fest designed to be built upon, that demands very little in return for the fun it offers when played with friends and taken for what it is.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tin Hearts
    Tin Hearts tells a moving story through a wonderful narrative, smart puzzles, and one of the most beautiful scores written for a video game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins
    Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a wonderful game that takes advantage of the found phone formula to tell an interesting and exciting story.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty
    If anyone knows how to bring a classic onto modern stage, it’s Just Add Water. Not just an excellent port of a great title, but a solid game in its own right, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is fully able to proudly rub shoulders with any puzzle-platformer released in the last ten years.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
    Whether you’re a new or old player, Link’s Awakening remains hugely compelling and is another Switch must-have.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rogue Legacy
    The game is incredibly hard at first, but it rewards perseverance. Even with the old school design, Rogue Legacy is filled with a sense of discovery that helps make it so great. This is something that I will be playing for a long time, and you should too – it is that damn good.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Europa
    Europa is a gorgeous, transcendent mood piece that becomes an effective mindfulness exercise, an escape from reality.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slay the Spire
    Slay the Spire is a hugely enjoyable single-player deck-builder that feels genuinely unique in its genre.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 22
    FIFA 22 features tons of big changes in every element of gameplay, making this year's iteration the best version seen to date.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
    Kunitsu-Gami is one of the most exciting titles of 2024 so far, with thrilling combat and strategy in such a beautifully designed world.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kynseed
    Kynseed is an impressive and wonderful life sandbox RPG, filled with a staggering amount of things to do that'll never grow old.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Danganronpa 1-2 Reload
    Danganronpa 1.2 Reload on PlayStation 4 collects two of my favourite games in a long time into a single package that is immense value but the port could’ve been a bit better.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Fabulous Fear Machine
    The Fabulous Fear Machine features a unique pulp art style and some straightforward ideas that make it a wonderfully addictive strategy title.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Don't Starve: Console Edition
    We expected big things from the studio behind Mark of the Ninja and Shank, and in Don’t Starve, we got them. It’s a wonderfully dark survival-craft game with great scope for emergent, unique experiences, even if it will make you rage occasionally.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Mario RPG
    You’ve got to handle a beloved game remake with kid gloves, and that’s exactly what Nintendo has done with Super Mario RPG. This is a careful remake, adding goodies like a monster list, or the option to play with the original music, rather than taking anything away. If nothing else, it’s a remarkable testimony to the ability of designers from 1996 to make a game this good that still feels as brilliant today, and it bodes incredibly well for the 2024 re-release of Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WWE 2K24
    WWE 2K24 is the best the series has ever been, with some major and minor additions to every mode, customisation, and the most important factor, it’s gameplay. It feels so good to know WWE 2K games are back to being great, and while the MyRISE stories are a little silly and MyGM can still be frustrating in terms of getting the right balance for high ratings, I was enamoured by everything it has to offer. It looks phenomenal in both the character animations and arenas, and while some of the voice acting feels a little wooden, I loved this year’s entry more than any other that came before.
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