Malditos Nerds' Scores

  • Games
For 511 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 45% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
Lowest review score: 30 Arc of Alchemist
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 15 out of 511
515 game reviews
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Full of content, polished and well-made adventure game. A video game that won't make it to the top of the charts, but will remain in our memories.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Exit the Gungeon is a very cute, fun and extremely entertaining game, and it really doesn't need to be much else. It is a quick casual experience, for hardcore and casual gamers alike, that you can play for only ten minutes or during an hour or more.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An adventure that perfectly balances absurdity and irreverence, yet beneath it all, holds tight to a story about the love between a grandmother and her grandson — with a delicious meal as the bond that brings them together. Straight to the heart.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 makes for a great package to enjoy two outstanding masterpieces of gaming.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Digimon Story: Time Stranger is highly recommended for fans of the series and JRPGs alike. Despite several issues that still need fixing, it offers a heartfelt story, classic and solid combat, and a captivating digivolution system.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Primal Planet is a pixel art metroidvania with survival mechanics, free exploration, RPG-style progression, and an emotional story without dialogue, starring a caveman and his dinosaur companion.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Songs of Silence is an experience that offers an accessible entry point into the 4X strategy genre with a fun and dynamic approach, featuring top-notch visuals and sound.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    F1 23 doesn't revolutionize the genre or innovate, but Codemasters and EA Sports undoubtedly bring once again an entertaining, solid and successful racing simulator. If you have never played F1, this can be a good title to get you started in the genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ruiner has a lot of very well-groomed aspects. The game isn't a prodigy, of course, but it knows its intentions very well and how to achieve them; it has a prodigious execution. The game's length is one of the few weak points not because of the extension itself but because of its abrupt ending.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although Valorant's life has only just begun, the feeling we have is that it's here to stay in the competitive FPS scene. It's a shooter that feels very good to play, that is very accurate and that, without being exactly original, It combines elements already established to give us a formula that is extremely successful.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Spellbreak's greatest achievement is making each game feel truly different because of the depth and variety of its combat, creating many different situations. Taking cover and shooting doesn't solve everything: in every second of a fight we have numerous options and strategies to adopt, and each one will take the fight on a different side.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Football Manager 26 offers a familiar experience with an extensive database and management options, along with changes to the graphics engine, UI, and gameplay, which are sure to mark the beginning of a new era for Sports Interactive.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With a new annual edition of the renowned F1, the Codemasters team puts the focus where it needs to be to improve the experience and maintain quality, while inviting new players with user-friendly content.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a constant blur in my brain. What I see, and what I hear, is not felt in my hands, which return to the late '80s and embark on a pixel art adventure, but now more HD than ever. This is not bad, on the contrary, it is a dichotomy that no other remake or remastering has made me feel until now.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Elden Ring Nightreign is a cooperative roguelike that dares to experiment with the souls genre, resulting in an engaging game that stands out in the boss fights and in its roster of characters.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beyond Blue is a short game. Very short, actually. Its central narrative can be overcome in just over three hours, and the additional content doesn't add much more. But it is worth playing it as an experience. it succeeds in delighting and amazing players by putting the ocean world right in the center of the stage. It makes us think about our actions and responsibilities as humans in relation to this unknown kingdom, sunk in the deep ocean.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Rogue Prince of Persia stands out for its character's agility and combat. With fast-paced and balanced progression, the game is a great option for those who want to get into the roguelite genre.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Doom: The Dark Ages is fun, brutal and a great twist on classic gameplay. The shield and new weapons are great additions, but the dragon and giant robot are an unnecessary and poorly resolved distraction.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Darksiders: Genesis proves that less is more. The choice of Diablo-style isometric perspective proves to be a boon, but don’t be fooled by the puzzle and adventure elements - this is an action game at heart. Strife and War are here to entertain you, and they’ll do whatever they have to do to achieve that goal.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Erdtree is a great DLC that works really well as an epilogue to our story in Elden Ring. The RPG elements get lost since it's thought of as an endgame expansion but it still has everything that makes a great Fromsoftware experience. You will surely enjoy your time with this DLC.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Julian Gollop knows what he’s doing, and his experience lends tremendous breadth to this crowdfunded indie game. It keeps your mind busy as you try to achieve your goals in the most efficient way possible. I’ll go one step further: it’s what XCOM 2 should have been.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wattam flaunts the same absurd, childlike humor that Katamari Damacy did, setting the bases of its design in the logic of the playground, but this time Takahashi offers a different game - a miniature sandbox in which the rhythm is dictated by the player, with a fine story and dozens of lovely characters.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The independent 2D RPG adventure of the year is called Sea of Stars. An unmissable game for any gamer who loves the infinite references of Japanese development, and a good entry from a studio that is going strong with its second great success. In its 30 hours of gameplay, we will go along with an exciting cast of characters in a plot worthy of being part of the sea of stars.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tempest Rising is a solid RTS that builds its experience on the foundations of Command & Conquer, but offering a solid proposal with much more than nostalgia.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The conclusion of the title of Don't Nod lives up to expectations and brings a touching and gripping story to its conclusion.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's no way to have a bad time with Spider-Man Remastered. It's succeeds better in gameplay than in narrative, and it's a pleasure to come back to it, encountering a wide spectrum of controls and a great experience, which isn't perfect, but it doesn't have to be.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Moments will leave you with a lump in the throat or others that are really funny; brilliant musical sections and realistic and tender romances; tributes to amusement parks and reflections on addiction or on our own fears. Few games know how to navigate that range of emotions so well without getting lost in the attempt. Psychonauts 2 achieves all that and much more.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despelote tells the story of an eight-year-old boy from Quito, while Ecuador is close to achieving its first World Cup qualification. The magic of the game lies in how it manages to portray unique moments of everyday life.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The studio that brought us unforgettable stories returns with another installment set in its original world, now more accessible to players who never ventured into Eora in Pillars of Eternity. With a well-written cast of characters and minimal technical and design flaws, Avowed is a joy to experience in every aspect of gameplay, shaping up to be one of the best releases of 2025.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Surgeon Simulator 2 takes the concept of the original game and adds a system of first-person exploration and puzzle-solving that may not be everybody’s cup of tea. The surgeries have been simplified to encourage a rather fun multiplayer mode, which nonetheless downplays the single player side of the experience.
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    Manor Lords is a title with potential, although we will have to wait patiently to see it. This, undoubtedly, can deter the more impatient from giving it a chance. The progression is slow, and we might have to start several games from scratch to get the hang of it. On the contrary, those who are accustomed to this type of game will find here a beautiful and mechanically impressive city builder. [Early Access Review]
    • 86 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a sequel that stays true to its roots, but in the best way possible. It recaptures what made the original unique and enhances it with new vocations to choose from and dozens of skills to master. It's an adventure across two gigantic continents to explore, brimming with mysteries and treasures, and a strong presence of mythological beasts to defeat. [Review in Progress]
    • Malditos Nerds
    • 69 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    The Callisto Protocol is a sublime horror experience in atmosphere and immersion, offering a worthy challenge when it comes to single-enemy combat or against a mini-boss. The problem appears when the hordes arrive: when fighting many enemies, the rough combat mechanics are very noticeable. And being such a combat-centric survival horror, these shortcomings keep it from being one of the best of the year. [Review in Progress]
    • 77 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    After a year in Early Access, Unrailed is a party game that challenges us to keep a little train rolling towards the next station, having to craft and place the rails on the go. The game offers the option to play single player, but it’s clear the game’s strong point relies on its multiplayer experience. [Early Access Score = 80]

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