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  • 58% higher than the average critic
  • 11% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Metro: 2033 Redux
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 891 out of 1612
  2. Mixed: 597 out of 1612
  3. Negative: 124 out of 1612
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aegis Defenders
    It would have been easy for quite a few things to go wrong with a game like Aegis Defenders, from Kickstarter problems to difficulties mashing together its two types of gameplay, but, with the exception of some small hiccups, everything turned out pretty darned smooth. It’s a game I wouldn’t have a hard time recommending to most, but one that is a must for anyone with the opportunity to play through with a friend.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    TARTARUS
    Tartarus is a short ride: my first run-through lasted just over four hours, and I didn't really feel the urge to go back through it again. But my time within, really had me thinking. There is an untapped market in games like this, one that Tartarus may have very well spearheaded here in 2017. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years we see narrative, atmospheric, logic-puzzle games with a sci-fi flavor making a resurgence. Tartarus is a ride worth taking, at least once.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Original Journey
    Original Journey has a lot of good going for it. You’ll meet characters you will like to talk to, see environments you will like to play through, and meet aliens you will like blowing up with all sorts of firepower. It doesn’t really re-invent the wheel, but it’s a great game to jump into for 20-30 minutes and revel in the cathartic bliss of blasting away some bad guys. As I type, I’m already looking forward to jumping back in and playing a bit more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Prison Architect
    If you’re a die-hard strategy fan looking for something different, or if you thought Theme Hospital was fun but lacked shivving and power drill-wielding inmates, then this game is definitely worth a look.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Far Cry 4
    It takes what the last game did, and makes it better, but at the same time it's because of this that it doesn't break new ground.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
    The gadgets and the fully destructible environments allow for a non-linear experience, giving the gamers a chance to plan their movements prior to rushing – often slowly - into combat. And although I found the multiplayer modes often finished in a flurry of bullets, the fact that teams benefit from working together is to be encouraged.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
    On the plus side, the core gameplay is largely untouched from the original, and the new additions are universally positive. Besides normal enemies that function as before there are a few special enemies that add some new puzzles and challenges to the game. Of special note are the airboard levels, which are fast-paced levels where Klonoa rides a hovering snowboard through a linear obstacle course. While these have the distinct disadvantage of feeling like something that fell out of another game entirely, they do break up the flow of the game nicely.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pathfinder: Kingmaker
    I cannot help but feel there is a 10 out of 10 game on the other side of my issues with Pathfinder: Kingmaker. It still has a way to go before it reaches its full potential but the vision the developers had for the game is starting to come through; A punishingly hard game, quite unlike anything we’ve seen, that satisfies craving for a deep, engaging and well written cRPG.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Project Warlock
    There really isn’t too much to say about Project Warlock because it’s really quite a simple game. There aren’t a ton of bells or whistles, but runnin’ and gunnin’ both feel solid.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA 2K14
    But that aside, NBA 2K14 continues to do the main things right when it comes to a basketball game.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Murdered: Soul Suspect
    If you’re a fan of mysteries, Murdered: Soul Suspect would be a worthy purchase.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Evolve
    If you’re looking for something different from your run-of the mill shooters, Evolve is probably just what you are looking for.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Toy Cars
    Super Toy Cars is not a game aimed towards adults, and yet it was still a rather enjoyable experience even for me.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus
    Between story missions and replayable challenge rooms the game’s longevity certainly has legs, and if those don’t do it for you, it’s got a lot of regular human legs you can spend your time with too.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
    Despite the dismal showing of Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare shows that it’s not quite time to write off this series yet, and I just may be back next year to see if the improvements continue or if this game turned out to be just a fluke.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ape Out
    Ape Out is a simple game, but one with the polish and charm to make it work. Perfectly embodying the mantra of “easy to learn, tough to master,” as the game’s significant difficulty attests too. It’s not a game that’ll you’ll want to play for hours straight, but it’s the perfect game to pop into now and again to harness your inner raging beast.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Carrion
    Because there is so much to explore, so much back tracking to be done across multiple, confined locations, the player will have to travel across many, many rooms before significantly progressing. This experience breaks up, however small, what is otherwise a seamless experience of movement and momentum. And to a larger extent, these faults break up what is likewise a fantastic gameplay experience. If you ever wanted to play Alien: Isolation from the perspective of the creature, this is the game.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains
    In a world where we are still lacking a proper translation for the original The Legend of Sword and Fairy, among other classic Chinese games, it's hard to not applaud a fresh release for these otherwise unknown and inaccessible titles. I can't imagine that the demand for a fresh release of Xuan Yuan Sword was particularly great in the English-speaking world, but it's release here is valuable for simple archival reasons. It's also a great buy if you're craving a classic JRPG that was previously unavailable to anyone who couldn't read Mandarin.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    AO Tennis 2
    Despite some minor frustrations with the jump between difficulty levels, and the apparent obsolete nature of injuries within games, AO Tennis 2 is a game that will keep tennis fans happy – not only during the Australian Open, but during the whole tennis season.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014
    Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 isn’t a substitute for the real game, but it’s clear that it’s not trying to be. Its narrower scope of cards and options work well to introduce new players to the game, as well as give veterans a quick fix.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mafia: Definitive Edition
    There are recent games that have better mechanics, visuals, and audio than Mafia: Definitive Edition. But the team at Hanger 13 have done an amazing job in bringing Mafia up to today’s standard. The dialogue and telling of the story are much improved from the original, and although I encountered the graphical glitches, the visuals feel as though they fit in the contemporary. Mafia II is still my favourite of the trilogy, but Mafia: Definitive Edition has been a fun ride with Tommy Angelo in his shiny new vehicle. If you didn't get the chance with the original, or want to relive Tommy's tale, you should hop in too.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
    If you like your battles tactical then this is a great game to sink you teeth into. The campaign escalates nicely and does a good job of selling the desperation of your mission. Being able to easily switch out your units and play around with army composition is also a really nice touch that means you don’t end up locked into a single playstyle. Campaign re-playability is somewhat lacking but the skirmish mode gives you the chance to play against friends so there is that. Considering how many new campaigns and modes were added to Deadlock over the years, we can probably expect some expansions in the future.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battleborn
    Battleborn, despite the simplistic nature of the combat and time limit issues, is still a fun jaunt, and one that has a ton of replayability due to the characters alone.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WRC 6: World Rally Championship
    For a single-player rally enthusiast, WRC 6 may be a little too arcadeish, but for those looking for a fun split-screen game to play with their friends or family, this is a safe, and very visually pleasing, bet.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kathy Rain
    Its story and some characters might not feel as fleshed out as they could be, but its main character has a surprising depth and the world here is certainly immersive. Put that alongside some solid puzzling, voice acting and a great style and you’ve got a great little point and click adventure that is not to be missed.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MIND: Path to Thalamus
    Exploration is its defining quality, even as the puzzle solving elevates above other exploratory games. For this reason, Mind: Path to Thalamus is an easy recommendation, even if its story falls a little short. This is a game that should be experienced.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yooka-Laylee
    When it comes down to it, Yooka-Laylee just feels good to play. It’s great to control, it’s fun to explore, and it scratched the collectible itch in me in a way that few games have managed to properly accomplish nowadays. If you’re a fan of wide open 3D platformers, or are wanting to take a nostalgia laden trip through one, Yooka-Laylee is certainly the game for you.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wanted: Dead
    Like its inspirations, Wanted: Dead also gives you the entirety of itself as upfront as possible. It may require a certain amount of nostalgia for its predecessors to truly enjoy, but the package seems poised to stand well enough on its own for the audience and budget it is aiming for.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sublevel Zero
    For now, Sublevel Zero is a game that has at once reminded me how much I love space combat, whilst at the same time introduced me to a whole new, old genre of game. Though story and presentation are a little rough, the gameplay and core mechanics are such that I’ll keep coming back over and over again.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heart of the Forest
    Werewolf: The Apocalypse-Heart of the Forest is an easy choice for me as far as text based games go. It ticks the boxes of a setting that I love, a plot that I enjoy, and most importantly I felt like my choices mattered even if some of them seemed more subtle and took a while to pay off. Is it a game for casual World of Darkness fans? Probably not. It’s not difficult by any means, but without the action that draws a lot of gamers this may not be for casual players. You’re probably better off waiting for 2021’s Werewolf: The Apocalypse-Earthblood and Vampire: The Masquerade- Bloodlines 2. But for those who are really finding themselves pulled into this universe, you should definitely check out Heart of the Forest.
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