Hardcore Gamer's Scores

  • Games
For 4,329 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:
4332 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sunless Sea is a little darker and less cheerful than its already morbid sister Fallen London, but it’s no less delightful.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It won’t set the world on fire, but Dragon Ball Xenoverse is one of the best DBZ games in a long time.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are certain elements to Contemplation that have been improved from the first episode, namely the more open environments and the new enemy types, but there are still apparent flaws to the story and combat scenarios.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you’ve never played République before, this is the best way to experience it. If you have, I’d say the graphical improvements alone make it worth a second look.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a game that’s meant to be both played and savored, and anyone looking to try something that combines familiar gameplay elements with a very tranquil tone should give it a shot.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game provides a brief, enjoyable taste of something that deserved to be fleshed out further rather than cut short.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Rudimentary puzzle design overshadows every emotional undertone so greatly that boredom is more likely to ensue than introspection. Whether or not Pillar teaches us something about ourselves is irrelevant; the fact that we’re left wondering what could have been is the true tragedy.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Those looking for something completely different in their gaming library ought to download Roundabout.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Much like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse is a constantly creative adventure that offers players something they won’t find anywhere else.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Some may be content with more of the same, but there’s just simply not a lot here to carry the series forward.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a challenging, fast-paced action platformer should simply flock to games like Velocity 2X or Guacamelee, as both of these titles do everything that Aaru’s Awakening does, only better.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s fun and challenging enough to keep Pokémon and puzzle fans entertained.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you can take the heat of its difficulty, Isbarah is a unique twist on bullet hell shooters, one that turns repeated defeat into a captivating and surprisingly fun experience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In a perfect world Oblitus could have been a timeless legend, but even as it is now, Oblitus is a refreshing departure from indie norms in every way.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a fun, over-the-top fighter with a lot of charm, then Dead or Alive 5 Last Round has your number; it’s just too bad that the few new additions are far from compelling and there are some unfortunate bugs at launch.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Regardless, the first episode of Resident Evil Revelations 2 is off to a solid start, but Capcom has a ways to go before convincing players that this is a good direction for the series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Stardust Ultra is an excellent update of a great twin-stick shooter, and worth the time for both long-term fans and those who somehow missed it the first time around.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sure, its story can get a bit incoherent, its non-voice controls are awkward, and there are moments of spotty voice-recognition, but the good greatly outweighs what little bad there is. If you’ve found yourself bored with all of the monotony and nonsense surrounding recent titles, you’d be doing yourself an injustice not giving There Came an Echo a shot.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you love point and click adventures, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is everything you could possibly want and more.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The gameplay itself is complex and enjoyable, but the lack of consistency in the controls will drive more hardcore players nuts. Still, it’s almost worth buying for the gorgeous art and animation alone, and I can’t deny that it put a smile on my face.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, this version is inexplicably and inexcusably broken, prone to game-ruining bugs and frequent crashes. If all you have is a PS4, then I’m sad to say you should give Hand of Fate a pass.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    So in essence, if the still free SanctuaryRPG: Classic satisfied you, then chances are that the new content won’t give you that urgency to purchase SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition any time soon. But if you’re a purist who really delved into the intricacies of SanctuaryRPG: Classic and would have loved more, then it’s worthwhile to fork over a few dollars for improvements that you’re likely to appreciate in SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is the kind of game you’ll enjoy while playing it, but will almost immediately forget about once you move on to something else. htoL#NiQ is good, which is a shame because it could’ve been much more than that.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The flying itself is decent, and greatly enhanced by the game’s outstanding soundtrack, but ultimately Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy+ feels like nothing more than a poorly-disguised cash-grab.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resogun Defenders is adrenaline in its most concentrated form and a fitting send-off to one of the best arcade experiences to ever hit a console, current-gen or otherwise.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This is a showcase for the graphical power of the PlayStation 4 and nothing more. Rudimentary gameplay, a poorly executed story and an unwelcoming visual palette make it come off as cold, uninspired and most importantly not all that fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It has some qualms, but on the whole it’s a success.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There’s a lot to love about Grow Home, and if controlling Bud was one of them then this would have been a truly fantastic adventure instead of the flawed platformer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    At the moment, the Steam release of Goats on a Bridge simply isn’t ready for prime time.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Some of its flaws live on in this 3DS remaster, but ultimately The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D is a game that absolutely deserves three days of your time.

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