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For 4,328 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 9% same as the average critic
  • 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: 100 Balatro
Lowest review score: 20 Final Fantasy: All the Bravest
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,430 out of 4328
  2. Mixed: 1,656 out of 4328
  3. Negative: 242 out of 4328
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
    Scribblenauts Unmasked feels less like a video game and more like a chore. That’s a phrase too often thrown around in video game reviews, but it’s about as apt as a comparison one could draw.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl
    In the end, Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl feels less like a remake and more like a full-fledged sequel.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Alien Rage
    Alien Rage is essentially the generic marine alien shooter that we’ve all grown accustomed to over the years and really has no aspirations of being anything different.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Wonderful 101
    Between unlocking all the characters, getting every collectible and missions to complete, The Wonderful 101 gives more than enough reason for you a reason to dust off your Wii U or simply pick one up a little early to experience it.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Carnivores HD: Dinosaur Hunter
    It will only appeal to hardcore hunting game enthusiasts, as it’s ultimately boring, repetitive and empty. There’s little to do, see or experience, and unless you’re a true fan of the genre, your money is best spent elsewhere.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief - Ancestry of Lies
    Unfortunately, Episode 2 can’t hold in its excitement and spoils the big twist about halfway in and the rest of the game suffers for it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MirrorMoon EP
    It’s a big universe out there, filled with beautiful sights, and while it can get a bit repetitive after a while, it’s worth setting out just to see what you can find.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Superfrog HD
    As a big fan of the developer, I’m sorry to say that if you’re not feeling nostalgic of the original, stay away from Superfrog HD. It isn’t good, but worst of all, it’s not fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
    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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legend of Dungeon
    Legend of Dungeon is a perfect gateway game for those interested in Roguelikes, but who are intimidated by them as well. The beat-em-up style to the core gameplay means that if you grew up with more TMNT playing in an arcade than RPGs, you’ll be comfortable right away.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Volgarr the Viking
    Despite the lack of leniency, this game is definitely worth losing your hair over. It’ll kick you in the ass several times, but that’s honestly the best part about it.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V
    It features arguably the best story of the series that’s greatly enhanced by the added dynamic of three contrasting protagonists.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland
    This is the kind of title that has niche written all over it in bold, flashing letters, but if this happens to be your flavor of niche, you’re in for quite the treat.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NHL 14
    NHL 14 won’t be headed to next-gen consoles, which is a shame as it would benefit from improved visuals, but even with the help of a new engine, it’ll be hard for another sports game to beat the sheer fun of this well-executed hockey game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
    One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 is an excellent take on the Dynasty Warriors formula, and easily the best One Piece game so far.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Diablo III
    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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Total War: Rome II
    Armed with a new engine, Rome II looks great, plays smoothly, and will be a challenge to both veterans and novices.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Puppeteer
    Another winner for JapanStudio, Puppeteer is a strong addition to Sony’s increasingly impressive stable of first-party franchises.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chaos Code
    As it stands, FK Digital’s latest title feels like it simply needed more time in the oven. Because of that, Chaos Code will probably come off to most as a forgettable title amidst a genre that has far better games for one to spend their time and money on.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
    It is a definite step back from The Dark Descent, but even several steps back makes this better than almost any other horror game released in the past decade.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse
    Castle of Illusion is a welcomed change to the original remake formula, but it falls short in a number of areas.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Killzone: Mercenary
    It’s not a game without its faults as friendly artificial intelligence can obstruct progress and I ran into a number of glitches throughout the campaign, but with an addictive multiplayer and some of the most creative ways in using the handheld’s technology, you’ll have a tough time finding another experience like this.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    KickBeat
    Hitting the right buttons in the right order in time to the beat isn’t a terrible way to spend a bit of gaming time, but there’s just not enough meat on KickBeat‘s bones to keep the music flowing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sweet Fuse: At Your Side
    At the end of the day, Sweet Fuse: At Your Side is downright fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F
    Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F isn’t a game for most people. It’s earnestly dedicated towards its existing fanbase and doesn’t try to expand past that, making it even more astonishing that it made its way across the ocean
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    My Western Horse 3D
    Overall this is the most amazing, most spectacular, most…you know, I can’t do this anymore, even sarcastically. This game is bad, but I feel a little bad saying it.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rayman Legends
    Clearly designed for and best experienced on the Wii U, it’s a rare non-exclusive killer app that should be purchased immediately to ensure its franchise lives a long and productive life.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Lost Planet 3
    Developed by an unproven developer with no marketing push, Lost Planet 3 is dead on arrival. It’s almost as if Capcom sent the franchise to die, as even if Spark wasn’t so inept at staging combat, it would still seem like an unessential imitation of the first game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Ultimate Edition
    Lords of Shadow has incredible production values and an astonishing length for a character action title, but not only is it far too late to the party, but dapened by uninspiring combat.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shelter
    While the game is somewhat pricey considering its runtime lands just slightly over two hours, it’s marvelously unique. If you’re even slightly interested in what living the life of a badger is like, give it a shot. Its mechanics do grow tired towards the end, but the overall experience is so fascinating I can’t help but recommend it.
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