Hardcore Gamer's Scores
- Games
For 4,330 reviews, this publication has graded:
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50% higher than the average critic
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9% same as the average critic
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41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.4 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
| Highest review score: | Assassin's Creed III | |
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| Lowest review score: | The Quiet Man |
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Positive: 2,431 out of 4330
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Mixed: 1,657 out of 4330
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Negative: 242 out of 4330
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Having the ability to change from a split screen to a shared screen in single-console multiplayer would have been nice too. Other than that, Mario Tennis Aces looks and sounds great, and is something any Mario Tennis fan will enjoy.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Jul 2, 2018
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Gunslinger is one of the best downloadable shooters on consoles and easily the best entry in the series.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted May 23, 2013
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Hyke: Northern Light(s) is a vibrant 2D action game with a good variety of playable witches and stages to explore. Though its repetitive story beats and easy boss battles are underwhelming, the general feeling of journeying along with Hyke and the girls is positive and an experience worth giving a try.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Sep 18, 2025
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If you’ve been looking to get in on Company of Heroes, then this is the place to do it.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Jun 28, 2014
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New players should choose Re;Birth over the PS3 original, while fans who haven’t yet worn out on the series’ charm should jump back in. The new Plan system and revamped battles make Re;Birth a much better game than its predecessor.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Aug 22, 2014
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Most importantly, NBA 2K25 is a lot of fun and a great basketball experience to play with friends and experience the current and past NBA.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Sep 13, 2024
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The inability to roast anything on two legs from an overpowering distance away aside, Divinity 2 is a solid RPG if you are looking for a nice real-time romp though a fleshed out fantasy world.- Hardcore Gamer
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The debut of the Fox Engine signals exciting things to come for the series, already showing off some unique and realistic physics here. With improved player handling, new collision detection and the best visuals of the series, PES 2014 is simply another great soccer game.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Sep 29, 2013
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Hotline Miami is an outstanding title that manages to stand out despite both retro-styled games and overhead shooters being crowded genres.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Oct 23, 2012
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One Finger Death Punch 2 is an epically huge arcade two-button brawler that shouldn’t be anywhere near as good as it turned out to be, but if stick-men are going to die by the thousands for our personal entertainment, they’re determined to put on the best show possible while doing it.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Apr 17, 2019
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Atelier Escha & Logy is a lovely RPG that should easily succeed in its goal of pleasing both series and standard RPG fans, with pleasantly deep systems and an inviting world to explore them in.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Mar 12, 2014
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Patapon 1+2 Replay brings back a classic Sony IP to modern devices, even allowing it to reach audiences beyond PlayStation. It’s just as good a time to enjoy these two games as it ever was, as they prove unique and capable of standing against the trying passage of time.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Jul 10, 2025
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A visual improvement over the original, but beyond that, it’s still the same old game.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Oct 31, 2016
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In essence, though nothing beats being in front of the actual machines and feeding in a quarter to square off with it, Pinball Hall of Fame – The Williams Collection is about as close as the video game medium allows for.- Hardcore Gamer
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It may not have the best soundtrack, but Dance Central 3 is polished, packed with content and utilizes the Kinect better than any other dance game.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Oct 15, 2012
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Shadow Warrior has big guns, deadly blades, enemies ranging from small to enormous and enough explosions to satisfy even the most pyrotechnically enthusiastic gamer.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Sep 29, 2013
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At the end of the day, however, it’s the multiplayer and gameplay that make or break an RTS game, and Halo Wars 2 checks those boxes. If you’ve ever had the itch to command an army of UNSC soldiers, Halo Wars 2 will easily scratch it.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Feb 16, 2017
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Lies of P is a worthy entry into the soulslike genre of gaming, particularly when the game allows its own unique elements to truly shine, such as its unique spread of weaponry and combat mechanics or its impressive story twists that can have you rediscovering what it means to be human. Top those parts off with large, well-designed levels with a ton of stuff to discover and terrific visuals in both beautiful scenery and terrifying monsters, and you have a great game in general that, despite occasional frustrations, is worth checking out, and that’s no lie.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Sep 13, 2023
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Dance Central is obviously the first of future iterations of a new franchise, with very slim pickings when it comes to features. Don't let that throw you off though, as it's one of the must own game of 2010.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Dec 20, 2010
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While still supernatural, Tell Me Why provides more of a mature tale overall than Life is Strange. It’s surprisingly dark, but uplifting at times as well. This game takes chances with the cast of characters in ways that are mostly a resounding success. It’s exciting to see a LGBTQ lead character and a storyline that doesn’t plunge headfirst into tropes. Here’s hoping that this is a sign of where Dontnod will go in the future, because Tell Me Why is a step in the right direction.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Aug 31, 2020
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Bugsnax is a relatively short title, taking roughly around ten hours or so to finish depending on if players go for full completion or not. Despite this, it contains a wonderful and charming story with the puzzles being so wildly creative it makes it fun to find and collect the many different Bugsnax.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Nov 9, 2020
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River City: Tokyo Rumble takes everything good about River City Ransom and improves upon it.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Sep 27, 2016
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If you grew up in the '90s, you'll easily get $15 out of it just for the trip down memory lane. Younger players who like open-world games and have an appreciation for that time, even if it's just for ironic purpose, will like it as well.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Oct 15, 2012
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Moss: Book II is an excellent title to close the book on the original PSVR with despite hardware limitations coming into play. If you loved the first title, you’ll undoubtedly enjoy the sequel.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Apr 6, 2022
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Star Wars Pinball VR is a strong collection of tables that all play differently from each other, whether it’s the large dominating loops of Rogue One, the small spiral tower of Classic Collectibles or the dark and light holocrons of Masters of the Force. The tables revamped from standard-screen play were already a good pinball time and the two new ones complement them well, plus the move to VR makes any digital pinball better. Standard flat-screen digital pinball is always a compromise of viewpoints, trying to find the least-unsatisfying angle, but VR pinball is as close as possible to playing the real thing. Being able to track the ball with your eyes and focus on a section of the table, or lean forward or around to get a better view of an otherwise-obstructed shot, just makes it so much more playable than it would be otherwise. Add in the Star Wars theme, complete with the fantastic soundtrack, and Star Wars Pinball VR is easily one of the best VR pinball collections available.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted May 11, 2021
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Will Fight For Food is a charming mix of an RPG, a point and click adventure and a belt-scrolling brawler.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted May 3, 2015
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The Pact provides a highly compelling, Bruce Wayne-focused episode that continues to push the momentum of this season forward at a fast pace. The lack of common Telltale features may be a bit off-putting to some fans, but those eager to see Gotham’s diverse cast of characters at their best will find plenty to enjoy with The Pact.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Oct 5, 2017
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With fluid combat, huge areas to explore, dungeons to conquer, loot to lust over and friendships to be strengthened or destroyed by an able co-op mode, it’s surely the best of its kind on consoles. Diablo III was good when it launched in 2012. Now, it’s great.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Sep 9, 2013
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Despite Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix being a little rough around the edges, it’s still one of the best HD collections around. Things like the controls do take away from the overall experience, but these are fairly minor next to the value you’re getting. The updated graphics make it a must for fans or eager newcomers to experience.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Sep 17, 2013
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With its wide array of diverse locations, nice visuals, engaging quests and interesting PvP, The Elder Scrolls Online has a lot to offer despite its lack of freedom and exploration; with an absurd amount content, you’ll be occupied for a long time.- Hardcore Gamer
- Posted Apr 4, 2014
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