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For 1,612 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 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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    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss
    As noted, this kind of experience isn't going to be for everyone. If you're looking for a more hands-on title with a more significant level of challenge, you may be best served elsewhere. If you enjoy a more narrative experience built around exploration without combat or demanding mechanics, you'll find a lot to love. As someone firmly in the latter camp, it's easy for me to recommend Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss as a welcome and high-quality addition to its genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 - Faith
    As a first entry in a five episode series, The Wolf Among Us: Faith is an exciting game.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Aura of Worlds
    I have very much enjoyed my time so far with Aura of Worlds, and am impressed with the intentional emergent gameplay that it offers, of which I know I've barely scraped the surface. My advice to you as a player would be to suspend your disbelief and try unconventional environmental tactics, the kinds of things that would never work in most games, but that often do here. For instance, the launch trailer shows that you can use your shield to surf the Colossal Worm. For now, I'm going to return to the hub world, hope that a beach ball has rendered, and pick it up and throw it amongst my rescued companions.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hi-Fi Rush
    Despite being a black sheep of Tango Gamework's library, Hi-Fi Rush is quickly setting itself up to be a standout in popularity as well as genre, having already become a massive hit despite being a complete unknown mere hours before it released. With any luck, the budding success of Hi-Fi Rush encourages more game developers to stretch their wings and experiment. Sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone can really pay off, and in this reviewer's opinion, Hi-Fi Rush epitomizes that.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Divide By Sheep
    Divide by Sheep is a fantastically addictive example of modern puzzle gaming.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
    It may be a mixed bag of hits and misses, but when all of those misses have nothing to do with the gameplay itself, that's a very good thing.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dying Light
    Dying Light just stepped up the game in a genre that has gone stale. Color me impressed.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    1979 Revolution: Black Friday
    iNK Stories Studio has raised the bar in real-world based narrative, and it will be exciting to see what they deliver next.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Chorus
    Chorus is a fun space shooter adventure that seems to fill a void in the 3D space combat genre of computer games. Other than maybe a Star Wars themed spin off game there doesn't seem to be many pure space shooters available. Fortunately, Deep Silver has the resources and the time to give fans a good game where “flying a space fighter with the intent on blasting other space fighters into oblivion” is the main objective. Chorus is a very solid game where the pluses outweigh the negatives. One negative might be that the boss fights seem to be overly difficult with some of the later ones dragging on a bit too long. The flight model is smooth in nature and might take a bit of finesse to master. Overall, Chorus is a very well-done game, and we would recommend it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ceres (2015)
    The game reminds me vaguely of a kind of Mount and Blade in space, which should be good news for those of you looking for a sci-fi game with those elements, because in my eyes they are hard to really find. But I know that Ceres is not going to be for everyone and I highly suggest you see if you can get your hands on a demo before you go ahead and purchase it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Innchanted
    Innchanted is a fun co-op game for all ages. The mechanics are simple enough for younger players but the game still provides enough of a challenge for more experienced gamers. The indigenous Australian story and characters and vibrant cartoon style visuals give the game an exciting atmosphere. Each of the new mechanics and recipes are introduced regularly so that the gameplay always feels fresh. The co-op works well whether you're playing alone or with a group of friends on the couch, with the AI being particularly proficient. With the restaurant upgrades and bonuses, costume unlocks, as well as trying to achieve the three (or four) stars on each level, Innchanted has heaps of replayability and is a must-have for fans of cute co-op games.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Moving Out
    Moving Out is a light-hearted approach to the art of furniture removal, and with the cute visuals, hilarious dialogue and story, and simple control scheme, Moving Out is a game that is accessible for anyone. The bonus level achievements and the Gold Medal collection will mean that each level has a certain amount of replayability as gamers chase down each of the achievements on offer. And with up to four players locally, the whole family can get into the fun-filled action (especially during a period of isolation). Moving furniture has never been so entertaining.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    World of Warcraft: Legion
    The Broken Isles, New Dungeons, PVP "Honor Leveling", and World Quests offer more than enough to sate hungry fans on the next leg of the journey of World of Warcraft.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    MotoGP 23
    I must say that developer Milestone has done an excellent job with this newest version of MotoGP. The graphics are simply stunning and everything runs smoothly on the Unreal game engine that was added a couple of years ago. There's a wide range of game options that can be customized in order to suit all motorcycle racers requirements for difficulty. The only problem that I see for sports games like MotoGP is that it's kind of a niche sporting category. Americans love NASCAR and Indy and Europeans love Formula One; but how popular is motorcycle racing? I don't know but after playing MotoGP 23 I have to say that I am now a fan of the sport and the game!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dyad
    Playing Dyad is nothing short of mesmerizing. The rapid blend of color and sound draw you into the experience like no other and refuse to let go. While it may seem overwhelming, the smart build up ensures it remains manageable, even for players unfamiliar with this style of game. While the achievement system is a bit of a let down, the gameplay and replayability more than make up for it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Endless Legend
    Endless Legend is not a fast game, but if you prefer your games deep and thoughtful, then it is this game that will put your brain to task.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Solus Project
    Survival games seem to be a dime dozen recently, but The Solus Project is doing enough differently to earn its place in gamers’ libraries.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
    The game is very well done and interesting to play and with the option of four player co-op, which means four Van Helsings and four Lady Katarinas, I cannot but give the game my highest recommendation for any Action RPG fan looking for a thrilling experience. Get this game, dear reader. You will not be disappointed.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
    The only thing I have to ask is: In a world where there are a few hundred Boomer Shooters released a year and a few dozen 40K games a year how was it nobody hit upon this formula before now? No points to Auroch Digital for making the most obvious possible combination, but full marks for putting together one hell of a shooter.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
    Homeworld: Deserts Kharak not only sets a new standard for RTS games, it proves that there is a lot more the genre has to offer yet.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat X
    Mortal Kombat X is ridiculous amount of fun, maintaining the core of what’s made the franchise successful while evolving enough to stay relevant.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Symphony of the Machine
    Symphony of the Machine does what I'd like to see more VR games do. It doesn't try to shoot above its developers ability or resources and promise a life-changing experience. It doesn't rely on gimmicks that quickly lose their luster. It doesn't toss VR in for the heck of it just because it can. It's a title built from the ground up for room-scale that delivers a game not possible with a mouse and keyboard that accomplishes what it sets out to do efficiently. Symphony of the Machine is an easy recommendation for anyone with a VR device.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Banner Saga 2
    The Banner Saga 2 is a slight improvement on an already excellent game and the wait for the third game in the series is going to be even more painful than it was for the second.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
    Pipistrello and The Cursed Yo-Yo is a must-play for anyone who loves Metroidvanias or classic Zelda-style adventures. It's full of heart, brimming with quirk, and clearly made with love. The visuals are gorgeous, the world is rich, and every mechanic feels thoughtfully crafted. It's absolutely time well spent.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
    Overall, there’s nothing bad to say about the game as long as your only wish from the series was for more of the same goodness as you had in Trine 1 and Trine 2. Although I feel that I’d like to have learned more about our trio of heroes - how are Amadeus’ triplets turning out, for example? - it is the gameplay, puzzles and atmosphere that drives these games forward. And Trine 4 certainly delivers in that regard! There’s a lot of fun to be had here, especially in the co-op mode, and I cannot recommend it too much.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I dream of you and ice cream
    The developers have intertwined the symbology beautifully, allowing gamers to interpret the story differently. Some of the symbology made me think that the scientist that is building the machine could be dreaming about a sexual encounter, which may or may not have actually occurred. The dreaming about eating an ice cream cone and knowing what this dream can be interpreted as meaning further shows the developers brilliance that brings this game to life. Two thumbs up from me to the developers for adding that extra layer to this game other than relying on what could just be the rote action of solving a bunch of puzzles.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Audioshield
    In the end, the best thing about Audioshield is the ability to add any song from your personal music library to interact with in an all-encompassing environment, making every other rhythm game obsolete.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Phantom Abyss
    Whether you're a newcomer to parkour games, an intermediate, or a longtime expert, Phantom Abyss is more than well-worth a go. The combined low skill floor to entry, vs the far higher skill ceiling one can hope to reach over time, in combination with the replayable nature of each level, gives Phantom Abyss a lot of potential longevity moving forward. Here's hoping the developers continue to flesh out the core experience via new levels and quality-of-life improvements in the months following this transition from Early Access to full release.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls Online
    If you wanted TESO to be a Skyrim sequel, you're going to be disappointed. If you wanted it to be another World of Warcraft clone, then stick to Lord of the Rings Online. If you are looking for something fresh in a familiar setting then you are in for a feast.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Poly Bridge
    Poly Bridge is a game beautiful in its simplicity, doing everything a good physics-based puzzle game should do.
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    Adaptory
    Adaptory is a brilliant, polished simulation that replaces the stress of combat with the stress of logistics and empathy. It's a game that rewards players who pay attention to the small details — like whether or not their employees can inhale. If you want a game that lets you build, thrive, and occasionally feel like a total monster for neglecting your crew's basic biological needs, this is it. It's charming, it's deep, and it's a masterclass in "unintended consequences." [Early Access Score = 74]
    • 61 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Starship Troopers: Extermination
    The best adaptations feel like they exist in the world of the original, rather than trying to redo what has been done. Starship Troopers: Extermination accomplishes that. It gives you the familiar action from a new perspective. The fights herein are chaotic, seemingly-insurmountable, tactical, and satisfying. The Troopers' signature assault rifle feels as it should, the Arachnid are tough-but-not-to-tough, and building defenses feels meaningful. The biggest knock against its effort can easily be addressed as the game lives on: it is entering a crowded market without much innovation, and a relatively light plate of classes and weapons. As a package, it can be exhilarating, especially with a group of friends, big or small. [Early Access Provisional Score = 90]
    • 71 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
    While it doesn't add too much to the genre, it is easy to get into and makes sure that players who might be new to survival games shouldn’t be too overwhelmed. This makes it a very good entry point into the genre, but it may not do enough to set itself apart for people who spend a lot of time playing survival games. [Easy Access Provisional Score = 78]
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    Mika and The Witch's Mountain
    In all, Mika and the Witch's Mountain is an incredibly charming game that is easy to get into and just relax and unwind, with the only real issues being the short length and the map layout being a bit odd to get used to. When one of the biggest problems with a game is that there isn't a lot of it, that's when you know you have something wonderful on your hands. If you like games that are short, sweet, and relaxing, then Mika and the Witch's Mountain is definitely one to look out for. [Early Access Provisional Score = 88]
    • 72 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Embr
    Embr demonstrates plenty of potential to be a very enjoyable game to play either alone or with friends when it finally comes out. The developers at Muse Games have warned as more content is added and the game approaches the end of Early Access the price may rise slightly, so you may want to get in on the fire-fighting action before the flames become too large. [Early Access Provisional Score = 75]
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    Mycopunk
    Whether Mycopunk can keep its good favour for the true endgame remains to be seen, but getting there is a fun, though slightly arduous, ride. The small, often humorous touches to the mechanics of an established first person shooter genre are definitely welcome, and I'm sure many will be delighted to hear that I wasn't asked for real-world currency once. It's hard to consider anything a sure-fire hit with so many already-established contemporaries, but Mycopunk has as good a shot as any. [Early Access Provisional Score = 80]
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    No Rest for the Wicked
    While No Rest For The Wicked still has some mechanics to refine and tune, and a story to finish, its current form is enjoyable and its future prospects are bright. If you can get through the first dozen combat encounters, and improve along the way, you’ll be rewarded with a game that distills elements of many popular games and selectively throws some of their "worst" elements away (weapon durability being the exception), making a more accessible but equally enjoyable extremely challenging action RPG. [Early Access Review Score = 80]
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    Bladesong
    Despite its flaws, or perhaps in part because of them, Bladesong is a remarkably charming game. Having put in over a dozen hours, there's still more to discover, more to unlock. Bladesong is definitely not a game that will appeal to everyone, but for those that enjoy a bit of challenge in an otherwise cozy sim game, it definitely has its appeal. [Early Access Score = 80]

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