INVEN's Scores
- Games
For 367 reviews, this publication has graded:
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55% higher than the average critic
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13% same as the average critic
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32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.6 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
| Highest review score: | Animal Well | |
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| Lowest review score: | The Lord of the Rings - Gollum |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 290 out of 367
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Mixed: 73 out of 367
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Negative: 4 out of 367
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Fighting game legend Daisuke Ishiwatari has made his debut in the top-down shooter adventure genre. While clunky enemy AI, hitbox issues, and lackluster sound are disappointing, the game successfully blends top-down shooting with the deep exploration of classic JRPGs and the fun of platformer adventures. I look forward to seeing further improvements through the announced update roadmap.- INVEN
- Posted Apr 1, 2026
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Sons of Sparta ends up as an uneven effort that falls short in both story and gameplay. Neither a compelling spin-off nor a satisfying side-scrolling action title, it struggles under the weight of the God of War name and never quite lives up to it.- INVEN
- Posted Feb 24, 2026
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Claws of Awaji is a compelling DLC that introduces fresh gameplay mechanics and new weapons absent from the base game. However, the dual-protagonist narrative once again falls short, and the fact that it feels essential to buy for story completion may divide players.- INVEN
- Posted Sep 25, 2025
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The mysterious worldbuilding of Control and Remedy’s signature presentation still shine through. However, repetitive mission structures, sluggish progression, and a steep early-game barrier make this surreal stage feel less captivating. While the fresh gimmicks and cooperative elements offer clear appeal, the game needs both stronger early engagement and more lasting motivation to truly stand out.- INVEN
- Posted Jun 20, 2025
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A fighting game spin-off that basically turned into a full-on dating sim with cute girls. The graphics and presentation really capture the whole dating vibe, and the game's well-designed so you can easily follow the route you want. It's just a bit of a shame that the photo-focused, static setup doesn’t quite show off how lively the character models could be.- INVEN
- Posted Apr 1, 2025
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It’s great that the game retains the nostalgic feel of '90s Hong Kong, but the gameplay itself feels like something from console generations past. While it may not suit everyone, those with the right taste might still find it unexpectedly enjoyable.- INVEN
- Posted Nov 12, 2024
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The attempt to expand the "Dead by Daylight" universe with Supermassive's unique touch was a promising idea. However, the various issues within the game show that the synergy between these two talented developers didn’t fully reach its potential. Fans might find it worth a try, but for others, it may not leave much of an impression.- INVEN
- Posted Sep 17, 2024
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The game offers enough fan service to satisfy the original fans, making it worth the money. The visual quality is excellent, and the story is decent. However, the downside is that the game lacks content for a party game. While the quality of each mini-game is not bad, the repetitive nature makes it easy to get bored after a while.- INVEN
- Posted Sep 4, 2024
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While Visions of Mana presents a fantastical world brought to life with vibrant colors, the story's lack of depth makes it difficult to fully immerse oneself in the game, and the slow combat tempo and repetitive sequences until the mid-game are drawbacks. Despite these issues, the game is held together by its charming characters that keep you engaged until the end.- INVEN
- Posted Aug 27, 2024
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A strategy RPG that stays true to the fun of deck-building and tactical gameplay. The enjoyment of researching various synergies between heroes and applying them in battles is undeniable. However, perhaps due to an excessive focus on core mechanics, the story and content feel somewhat ornamental, and the simplistic visual leaves something to be desired.- INVEN
- Posted Jul 23, 2024
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While it presents the rather universal theme of religious dilemmas, 'Indika' showcases refined direction through its unique techniques and game-specific features. Although the game isn't packed with playable content, the developer's intention to provoke thought is successfully achieved.- INVEN
- Posted May 29, 2024
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A tactical turn-based game without randomness and covers. While it's attempt to diverge from the path of XCOM is commendable, the lackluster story, monotonous gameplay, and content composition remind us why XCOM remains the king of turn-based tactical games.- INVEN
- Posted May 27, 2024
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A gift from Akira Toriyama, bringing back childhood memories. The original story depicting events after the original work is pretty enjoyable to watch. However, the overall monotonous core gameplay is somewhat disappointing.- INVEN
- Posted May 1, 2024
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A lack of horror behind the captivating puzzle adventure. While exploring the Derceto Manor is consistently enjoyable, it is really hard to catch the sense of fear which is crucial to a horror game. Still, it might serve as a nostalgic journey for those who remember the original.- INVEN
- Posted Mar 27, 2024
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A plausible recipe, regrettable ingredient, and miscooking. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League does, in fact, offer attractive gameplay and storytelling. However, an obsession with the directionless open world and adherence to the legacy of the Arkham series are the elements that ultimately ruined the game.- INVEN
- Posted Feb 8, 2024
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A game that will evoke the memories of 90s Korean gamers. The graphics, level design, and style may feel outdated or generic compared to current SRPGs, but it successfully captures the essence of the original storyline and settings. The key elements that fans will find cathartic are well implemented.- INVEN
- Posted Dec 26, 2023
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The remarkable visuals, which have been the primary factor contributing to the success of the Avatar series, are also evident in the game. However, the game's visibility is among the lowest, and the overall gaming system doesn't appear to be particularly outstanding. The potential is high, but it doesn't seem to deliver the expected level of performance.- INVEN
- Posted Dec 14, 2023
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In granting players a bit of freedom, the campaign of this latest title has lost too much in return—perhaps even the reputation it had built up until now and the potential for the future. Fortunately, the refreshing zombie mode managed to somewhat heal the disappointment.- INVEN
- Posted Nov 12, 2023
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The franchise's next installment arrives at a crucial point where it needs to pave a new path after the myth-based trilogy. While it successfully combines various systems from its predecessors, somehow the game seems remained at an ordinary level as its lack of new, interesting experiences.- INVEN
- Posted Oct 30, 2023
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It has received high expectations from many fans, but it falls far short of surpassing the previous game that was created over the course of 10 years. Irrational matchmaking, lackluster content, and a UI that is unmatched in its inconvenience all raise concerns about the future of the Payday series itself.- INVEN
- Posted Oct 19, 2023
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An unconventional rhythm game that stands out from the ordinary. In 'Trombone Champ,' where you can discover hidden content by collecting various tokens through your performance. While it may become monotonous with its simple repetitive gameplay, it becomes twice as enjoyable when played with friends.- INVEN
- Posted Oct 16, 2023
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It is an attractive game with a unique narrative that unfolds in the smudgy, Lo-Fi Style and sloppy but tight gameplay. However, options that are not accessible enough compared to the previous game and dizzy structure that some clues are meaningless make the game feels more empty than ever.- INVEN
- Posted Jun 28, 2023
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While Bloober Team has achieved immersive visual enhancements through Unreal Engine 5, the game itself did not deviate from the original 'Layers of Fear' series. If you cannot be satisfied with enjoying the game's expanded madness within a single title, it will simply feel more like a definitive edition.- INVEN
- Posted Jun 23, 2023
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A title that feels incomplete in every perspective. At least the Vampire hunting was a good experience, but only the boredom and stupid AI are the ones that fill the hollow open-world. On top of that, a lot of bugs and insufficient optimizations are making the experience even worse.- INVEN
- Posted May 11, 2023
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The Minecraft franchise continues to expand its world, offering a unique blend of action and strategy gameplay. While efforts have been made to make the genre more accessible, the repetitive and simplistic level designs can cause players to lose interest pretty quickly.- INVEN
- Posted Apr 26, 2023
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Although there is still a strong fan base and a great concept, the game's completion is so poor that it is hard to believe that its release has been delayed for almost two years. In-game purchase elements that no one can understand further lower the value of the game.- INVEN
- Posted Mar 2, 2023
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A game suitable for those who loves Sci-Fi creatures. It delivers the concept of facing various life forms during an adventure throughout an unknown planet quite well. A shooting action which requires puzzle-solving brain work is also quite interesting. However, you need to endure the unnatural modeling, stiff animation and unreasonable level designs before all these charms.- INVEN
- Posted Mar 1, 2023
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It is still an enjoyable experience where you can build your own frontier with a relatively easy system. However, the entire process to win the game is too long and boring to aim for a shift to a competitive RTS. It is not easy to motivate the frontier exploring since pretty much all activities are for just military buildup.- INVEN
- Posted Feb 27, 2023
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A sequel that unravels the series' story with increased characters on the new planet. Except for the poor character modeling, which has a plenty of room for improvement, the game will deliver a memorable experience for those who would like to go on a story driven journey to Mars on their weekend.- INVEN
- Posted Feb 14, 2023
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It could have ended up with a boring, old-fashioned 3D platformer. However, the features for SpongeBob fans somehow turned the game's outdated style to feel like an old-school. If you can indulge in the series' humor and SpongeBob's new look, you will find some classical fun with this game.- INVEN
Posted Feb 7, 2023