INVEN's Scores

  • Games
For 368 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 14% same as the average critic
  • 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: 100 Animal Well
Lowest review score: 30 The Lord of the Rings - Gollum
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 4 out of 368
370 game reviews
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A new RTS that evokes classics like C&C and StarCraft. Its familiar UI and layout are impressively reworked to be accessible even for RTS newcomers. However, Tempest Rising still lacks defining elements to establish a unique identity, and the absence of features like replay support leaves something to be desired in terms of polish.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Dredge is a fine combination of fishing and adventure, gives you peaceful mind and thrill of an adventure at the same time. It shows a number of aspects to avoid repetitive gameplay that fishing games normally have. Also, it is a must-try game for the fans of Lovecraft.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tarsier Studios' new title, REANIMAL, overwhelms players with its grotesque atmosphere and direction. Its strengths lie in the immersion created by a UI-free interface, proactive action, and AI cooperation. While the short playtime and the easing of tension in the latter half are regrettable, Tarsier's unique horror formula is excellent.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A game that catches the eye of gamers with a unique material, 'A sharper of medieval France'. Its fine art style visual and beautiful orchestra music, narratives featuring alternative history about 19th century France are impressive. However, they used 'card tricks' as a simple tool for progressing the story, unlike my expectation for them to be a key element of the game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game successfully integrates real-time conversations with NPC AI powered by Chat GPT within the framework of a classic detective adventure. By utilizing the technology as a tool within the game rather than relying solely on its novelty, it enhances the overall immersion. The next challenge for AI in gaming is highly anticipated.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Almost every aspect has improved from Team Ninja's previous work. The fantasy-infused story based on the Three Kingdoms complements core gameplay almost perfectly. On top of that, Its combat system has a distinct charm that entices players to turn their consoles back on immediately after turning them off.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The game catches your eyes with over 150 road construction puzzles, comfy visual and sweet jazz rhythm. Beginners can also enjoy puzzles without stress thanks to its powerful hint system. However, there are not so many sub contents beside the narratives and records.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    From classic JRPG-style turn based action to the latest cartoon graphics, even the cross-platform. Honkai: Star Rail truly is a dream come true for the fans of the genre. Attractive characters are backing up the well-developed combat system which encourages deep-dive exploration. However, if you are not the fan of anime culture, the story maybe a bit hard to understand because of the excessive proper nouns and concepts.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A remastered version for current consoles for the fans who haven't played Persona 3 yet. While the simple transplant without noticeable improvements disappointed majority of fans who have long awaited, its unique gameplay still has the charm even after all those years.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Remnant 2 can be summarized as a game that embodies almost everything that gamers who enjoyed the previous work wished. The joy of combat is now much deeper, and there are various ways to build your own play style. However, the absence of cross-play which was possible in the previous game and a bit low-quality optimization left us a bitter taste.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    An intense gameplay from fast phased souls-like combat, as well as visuals and scores that complete the dark fantasy worldview, are definitely a satisfactory. However, some of the elements such as insufficient accessibility functions and unclear map composition are still preventing players to immerse themselves.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A collection of Nordic telltales, easy to understand for everybody. While gruesome visual is increasing overall immersion, it is quite regretful that the game is offering somewhat short story, monotonous boss battle and puzzles.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    BDO: Land of the Morning Light delivers an immersive experience based on traditional Korean folklore that are hard to see in any MMORPG. Its heavily focused story driven gameplay unlike the original game feels fresh enough to expect more about the world of Black Desert in the future.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Visions of Four Heroes feels like a somewhat half-hearted DLC when compared to the excellent main game. Each individual story is interesting, and the newly added content doesn’t look bad at first glance, but the price is far too high for the amount of content on offer, and the game’s balance has become oddly skewed. Even so, because the base game itself is so strong, the experience remains enjoyable to play.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    'Broken Arrow' is a blessing for wargame fans who prefer realistic battlefields. With its depiction of modern and near-future combat and a deeply engaging gameplay system, the game is highly enjoyable. However, it’s not a game for everyone, and there are still some lingering stability issues.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a striking strategy action game with vivid art style. It uniquely blends the strategy and action genres in a balanced manner. Additionally, by incorporating action mechanics into the traditional rules of a defense game, it offers a much more dynamic and engaging gameplay experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A well-crafted shooter with excellent fundamental skills and unique enjoyment. With a solid foundation, it holds promise for a long-lasting service, but addressing cheat users and making commitments to robust operation are essential.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    You can now enjoy Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar: Eternal Blue in a single title. While there aren’t major visual upgrades, the cleaner presentation, still-impressive animation, and added battle speed options make for a much smoother experience. Though many aspects of the game feel dated, for those with fond memories, it’s like the heart-fluttering feeling of meeting a first love all over again.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A well-made title in the IP that offers interconnected gameplay that feels like playing a party even solo, various characters armed with unique moves. While the monotonous multiplayer can be a drawback, the synergy of fast action and intense JRPG storytelling is for both those familiar and unfamiliar with the franchise.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Last Epoch is a quarter-view ARPG designed for genre enthusiasts who may have grown weary of games that are either too easy or too difficult. While the game proves itself by providing immense core gameplay built over its five-year early access, the unstable online server and the worst-ever Korean localization hinders the overall experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Ys X successfully expands and evolves Falcom's action style. A clean, flowing story that befits the adventures of the young Adol is presented, accompanied by excellent BGM. Moreover, offering plenty of additional enjoyment through New Game+ was also delightful. The challenging content is also quite engaging, giving a glimpse of Falcom's efforts in preparing for a new era.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The positive influence of games related to protecting endangered animals. While the concept of games that restore the natural environment is impressive, the weak interactions, repetitive and short volume make it difficult to immerse and enjoy.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Coffee Talk episode2 successfully inherited the advantages of the original while expanding the story even further. Instead of radical changes in system, the game tries to introduce new mechanics, characters and concept in more subtle, natural ways.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DNF Duel is a fighting game with great respect to its original IP. While the game providing deep sense of duel, its easy control system makes anyone can adapt into the game's mechanic. Though the collectable system and convenience in training mode are not as good as its graphic and sound quality, it is certain that both DNF fans and fighting fans can enjoy this.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rollerdrome is an action game smartly mixed rollerskating and shooting. While the fast, exciting action and retro style OST are impressive, relatively scarce volumes and cartoon rendered visuals can be divided into likes and dislikes.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Is it because of the pressure of showing a better story than the previous work? They ended up with the story line that doesn't even add up and destroyed the plausibility between the characters, rather became a poor story compared to last one. However, high-quality shooting action and photo-realistic graphics that you expect from the series is still there, giving a genuine joy of FPS itself.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A game that faced more negative controversy prior to release than almost any other, yet its actual gameplay is far from the mess many expected. With classic Ubisoft-style open-world gameplay, stunning visuals, impressive lighting effects, and solid action, Assassin's Creed Shadows may fall short of being a masterpiece, but it's still an enjoyable and well-crafted experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    House Flipper 2 maintains the positive aspects of its somewhat experimental predecessor while achieving a polished and well-rounded gaming experience. While it may not appeal to everyone, for those whose preferences align, it delivers a satisfying gaming experience.

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