Meristation's Scores

  • Games
For 3,632 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 31% 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 BioShock
Lowest review score: 5 Rambo: The Video Game
Score distribution:
3633 game reviews
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A graphical adventure unbalanced in its puzzles, a Survival horror that is not scary. Ok, maybe White Night is not perfect, but just for that mix between Raymond Chandler, Noir style and Alone in the Dark really truly deserves a trial. One of the most atmospheric games in the genre we have seen recently. And for that alone, White Night deserves some credit.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite V2 has good sniper gameplay, but this is not enough. Poor enemies AI, horrible respawn situations and linear level designs are bad things for any shooter. And they are bad for Sniper Elite V2.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Castle of Illusion is not the same than twenty years ago. Has some improvements like 3D platforms events or magic visuals, but is also so irregular in level design, poor in content and with some issues in Mickey's control.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As the third installment in the series, Penumbra: Requiem falls short when compared to its predecessors. Delivered as an expansion pack to Black Plague, developer Frictional Games introduced some notorious changes that generally don't fit too well. Despite some very good riddles to be solved, Requiem lacks of plot continuity and that special flavour that the originals had.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As a piece of the Season Pass, is a fun addition taht expands our creative options, but we don't consider it´s worth 10 € as an individual DLC.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Zipper Interactive returns to the development of its franchise in order to let us forget about Confrontation. SOCOM: Special Forces offer two different mechanics, tactics, giving orders to the members of our team, and stealth, using the korean soldier "45". A solid gameplay is followed by an amazing multiplayer mode that includes cooperative missions and lots of options for customization of the competitive modes. We wished Zipper Interactive had pushed a little bit more to reach the level of other PS3 exclusives like Uncharted or Killzone, but it is still a very unique and action packed experience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tecmo at last brings us after almost a decade another piece of its cult series Deception. Blood Ties doesn't change very much of the style and mechanics after PlayStation 2's Trapt, but it does well reorganizing the controls, and puts some seriously cold-blooded, funny-to-death (literally) new trapts and devices clearly invented by a demonic version of Rube Goldberg. It is sometimes so over the top that it justifies for itself a game that still has low-res graphics and issues with the camera. But, how many times can we turn ourselves into a virtual Reaper and bring this sadistic medieval justice?
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nier comes with the best intentions, such as a different, original and attractive proposal, but with certain gaps that can not be ignored. A great argument, a fantastic artwork and an epic soundtrack; all these attributes are conditioned by outdated graphics and imprecise controls. This new Square Enix video game takes elements from various resources, but it never excels in any aspect.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Mud, engine, speed and crashes, all that impresive stuff is what you must be expecting of MXGP, but here isn´t where it is. However, every motocross fan will find an great experience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Bonfire of the Vanities drives us back to the madness of the religious censorship. Our hero Ezio Auditore will face Girolamo Savonarola, the monk who has stolen the Fruit of Eden. Again a new chapter that has been taken from the original game. Although it would be interesting to play The Bonfire of the Vanities and Battle of Forli along with the rest of the game, we find no reason to buy it as a stand alone addition.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nights of Azure is a good JRPG, but not a great one. It has a nice battle system, with elements like monster breeding, and also offers an original approach to the yuri genre, but in the end, is a little short and very conventional.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Eric has to find his brother. There's nothing more for him, just the fearless phantom figures that follow him all his way up to the Himalaya's mountain. Deep Silver had made one of their greatest games so far, with a very interesting storyline mixed with an even more interesting graphic engine. There's nothing to lose in here; it's a must-have for all terror-lovers that are looking forward to buy a good adventure for their favourite console.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    This version of Ninja Gaiden 3 is the best. It's complete thanks to new modes, Ayane special missions, the free DLC with Kasumi, more violence and, of course, it's more challenging. However, it still has fundamental mistakes.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Although certainly not technically impressive, the amount of fresh ideas, innovative mechanics and interwoven systems make this a survival RPG experience like no other. A punishingly difficult game that will reward those who put in patience and disparage fast play. Heartily recommended.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Turok Remastered is the same game that came out in 1997. Frantic gunplay, non-linear adventure and solid platform and exploration mechanics. Has some issues in enemies AI and it's weak in terms of remastered graphics.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It´s a classic Asian survival horror game with bright puzzles and an enjoyable exploration system. Unfortunately, the game fails because the controls are not accurate enough. Nevertheless, the experience works fine if you want to get terrified by the darkness and the secrets hidden around the haunted school.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Lego Ninjago Movie The Videogame is a hack and slash addressed to little kids, with a sense of humour which connects with the youngest audition and a challenge very easy to achieve due its very simple mechanics.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Manhunt 2 has suffered many delays and lots of problems before release, but it´s finally here. A game that is not suitable for everyone, due to its gore and violent nature, but it has some charm for those PS2 users who are looking for something fun for their machine. Sadly, a confusing story and some problems like close combat controls make it not as good as it could have been. The lack of the Wii motion controls makes it a less compelling experience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Thin Silence, that cunkling sound that is inside everyone and drives you to hope. The game, with its puzzles and pixel art visuals, explores the depths of human depression not only by using narrative, but also with the mechanics themselves.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nightdive Studios have done a great job remastering this classic. Thanks to this new version, Shadow Man looks, sounds and plays better than ever.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Stormregion's first adventure outside the World War Two era ends up in a pretty solid game, demonstrating once again the exhaustive knowledge of the developers when it comes to the RTS game-making. The major flaw of Codename: Panzers Cold War is not related to the quality itself, but probably to its conventionalism, reminding the user too often that he has been there too many times before.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Phoenix Wright's back with his first adventure, the original that we saw a few years ago in GameBoy Advance and later on Nintendo DS. It's exactly the same story without anything new on the gameplay system besides the use of the wiimote instead of the stylus in order to find clues and other stuff to solve the cases we must deal with. Buy it only if you haven't tried to other versions of it.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Red River greatly improves on Dragon Rising, with a few tweaks in the gameplay, better combat and better management of the orders we can give to our squad. But due to a few visual issues and several problems with the AI, this game doesn't reach the level of ARMA. The co-op modes are the best parts of the game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A good compilation of content for the new Resident Evil 7. Daugthers is the key for what we're expecting in this Season pass.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom is a nice game. It's beautiful to watch and very fun to play. It has some technical issues and it's beginning is not the best and leaves players with more questions than answers, but overall it's an interesting experience with an amazing lore.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shining Resonance Refrain is a title that stands out both for its combat system, charismatic characters and an interesting story as well as for including new additions in terms of content and playable characters.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Source of Madness is a charming and interesting roguelike, but it’s also the proof that taking too much risk isn’t always a good idea.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Post Trauma offers so much in exchange for almost nothing. A classic survival horror that every Resident Evil and Silent hill fan will enjoy.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A giant game in all aspects that conveys the sensation of influence on the virtual world. Some failures in control are the most negative point, but ELEX is a new vindication of Piranha Bytes.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Not the party game we expected, more of a simplistic MOBA with little to offer.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It looks nice and its message deserves to be listened and understood. But it lacks content and its gameplay is way too simple to be something with lasting appeal.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A good detective adventure based on the work of Lovecraft that hits with its setting but fails with the depth of its playable mechanics and technical problems.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The broken interaction system with NPCs, that feels completely random; and the repetitive gameplay, akin to those found in the popular smartphone clickers, make Weedcraft a repetitive game that retains players not because it's fun, but because of the addictive nature of the clicker genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The latest DLC content delivered by THQ is nothing more than an approach to Space Marines. It's fun and compelling, but lacks any feature that's worth underlining. Buy it if you're a die-hard. Look away if you're looking for something different.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A puzzle game, but a very interesting and Spanish one. Virtual Toys has done an interesting job working with the Wiimote in a simple title that any fan of the genre will appreciate.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A miracle for fans, and kind of impenetrable for everyone else. Shenmue III is a game with a mission, bring us back to Dreamcast times and extend the story of Ryo so we can (hopefully) complete the story. There is no budget for more, and it shows.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Battle Fantasia, a fighting game developed by Arc System Works, creators of Guilty Gear franchise, is a good title, with 12 beautifully illustrated characters in a good JRPG style. But this game can't compete with the high profile fighters, especially SFIV, or the own GG saga.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A great fighting game with a good technical work but with a lack of game modes.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unlike the previous games, it is based on direct action. Its system is simple and repetitive, but also fun. The cooperative mode is a big strong point.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Short, fast paced and completely lacking in narrative value, Bright Memory: Infinite nonetheless proves a fun romp with tight combat.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The follow-up to Corpse Party is Book of Shadows, an adventure packed with tons of dialogues, creepy music and the traditional Japanese visual-style. It's worth the try if we didn't have the time to try the first one out.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Code of Princess is a good beat 'em up that focuses all his attention towards the Campaign mode. The lack of an intriguing storyline and some multiplayer problems make this buy an interesting one but only for die-hards of the genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Guerrilla was the last Red Faction solid experience, and its remastered version delivers all of its funny and epic moments in glorious 4K resolution. To top it off, it's free for those who owned the original on Steam.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Very similar to previous LEGO Star Wars games although with the appeal of 3D effects. It's a long game, yes, but it's an easy game, a game out of date.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The parody and the hilarious sense of humour are the keys to Miitopia, a "RPG - sim life" without deep mechanics and a bit repetitive.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Conspiracy theories, ancient secrets and mystic civilizations make their comeback in this Da Vinci-esque third part of Secret Files. Although the story is good an well-paced, the storytelling oversteps the gameplay, making the puzzlers too easy and non-demanding riddles except for a few ones. The customizable main menu is a fine detail, but the graphics engine starts to need an overhaul. After two previous games with texts and voices in Spanish, Secret Files 3 has been launched in Spain in German and English only.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    World War Z tries to evoke the frantic L4D co-op experience, but there’s nothing really original and becomes repetitive too early. A fun experience during its initial hours, and it's better with friends.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An interesting arcade that doesn’t deserve to be forgotten.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Delicious. A minor title in Kirby's saga, but a worthy and fun one.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Two Worlds II has many faults, but it's a much better game than the original. Its visuals are not that great, the gameplay is extremely basic and it has nothing new or to be really excited about, but it's a fun game that will delight hardcore RPG fans.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A stylish and clever horror game, a bit too linear for its own sake.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Huge as it is, Fuel has many good things to offer. Fun gameplay, incredibly big environments, good visuals and a lot of challenges are on the plus side. But it lacks any depth, and the lack of a career mode makes all the trip a bit illogical. Good game with good ideas, ideal for arcade lovers, but not so much for those who look for a much deeper experience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Interesting but lacked in too many ways. Fragile's a good mix between Action and RPG, with an outstanding story that dig deep into the feeling of the main character, represented a young teenager. The gameplay style's a total mess, but still, there's something that will make players love this game - the Personal Frame that becomes the new best friend of Seto. An interesting choice, but not for everyone.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Alone in the dark is a wonderful reimagining of the 1992 classic. A survival horror that draws on the best traditions of the genre, which only lacks some variety and spark in its puzzles and combats, as well as homogenizing both parts to reach greater heights. . Both Jodie Comer and David Harbor do a superb job giving voice and face to the protagonists of this horror game inspired by Lovecraft's cosmic horror.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Red River greatly improves Dragon Rising, with a few tweaks in the gameplay, better combat and better management of the orders we can give to our squad. But due to a few visual issues and several problems with the AI, this game doesn't reach the level of ARMA. The co-op modes are the best of the game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Epilogue for the latest Prince of Persia game is out, in DLC fashion. Fun gameplay, great visuals and interesting story, but it reuses many enemies, it lost the sense of freedom and, above everything, it's too short and quite expensive for what it offers.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TT Isle The Man is, today, the best choice for motorbike lovers. It offers a sense of realism found in few games and the recreation of the 61 kilometer circuit is the best that has been done in the world of speed simulation in recent times.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    They're the Turtles, there's much to expect from their adventures, not to mention their videogames adaptation. This time's Game Arts, the studio behind Super Smash Bros. Brawl, those responsible for the design of Smash Up, a fair adaptation of Brawl's style without losing the particular humour of the Turtles. Lots of gameplay styles and a interesting graphic engine is very much what we're going to find in here. A game that will suit nicely every fans of the original series or fighting-game lover.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There're a few additions to the original formulae, but it's very much the same experience as the one that we discovered back in the Winter Olimpic Games and in Beijing 2008. Still, it's one of those games that is a blast to play with three or four people.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Double Dragon Neon isn't the best reboot of Double Dragon series. This game is too short and has some control problems.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rhythm & Exercise is a game that aims to keep us healthy and fit while having fun. It offers a correct customization of training and alarms so as not to forget the session. As well as complete statistics of the exercises and calories burned. A good option for beginners of this activity.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE 2k18 is a solid wrestling games, with some changes and step forward in some modes. However, needs new entries in terms of gameplay and improves its engine.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A nostalgic video game that combines 2d platforms and adventure in a very successful way. A great work of the promising Christophe Galati that deserves great praise.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This version of Impact Winter corrects the technical flaws of the PC launch. An enjoyable survival experience, but one that forgets the emotional aspect.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Being the first sports game exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series, we should be more demanding with this one. Despite being solid technically, it´s not amazing, but it´s enough to satisfy hockey fans, although its lack of new functions.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Worlds is a powerful combination of tools with thousands of LEGO pieces, characters, vehicles and more. It offers billions of procedural worlds where we can create, destroy or shoot pigs, but it has graphic bugs that can affect the experience.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Happy Home Designer is the dream of every Animal Crossing fan. Finally we are able to easily design dozens of different rooms with a very easy to use editor. A collection of hundreds of objects awaits us in a game surrounded by the magic only an Animal Crossing game has: music, scenery, characters, etc. Unfortunately the lack of content and variety will stop the enjoyment too soon for many people.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Submerged: Hidden Depths is a melancholic and gorgeous exploration adventure that represents an interesting option for those looking for a relaxed and enjoyable fable, despite its monotonous progress and lack of real challenge.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead delivers a nice experience based on the cinematic franchise, with a great setting and a slow pace. With the priority of not making noise, it offers a surprising variety in its gameplay, despite some trial and error situations.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A good take on One Piece with a solid but very simple fighting game. A good fan-service for everyone who loves Luffy and his friends.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Square Enix launches its RPG for the world. The Last Remnant offers a new gameplay in the genre, with many good ideas, a fun storyline, and some great moments. Anyway, it doesn't fulfill all of the promises made, and it seems to fall short of charm in some momentos. Some technical issues and an extremely simple gameplay for an RPG are its main flaws.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Blue Reflection is an interesting mix which makes a step beyond the regular "Atelier series" games. Its story seems common from a regular "shojo manga" with fantasy but after each chapter it becomes more interesting until the end. The combat system in battles it's simple but also fun to play and with every other things to do in the game and the notable soundtrack, with really good themes, make it an option to take into account for the genre fans.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Experience Inc. delivers a great dungeon-crawler with some interesting gameplay mechanics ideas that's worth buying even though it lacks an intriguing story-line or a well-developed crew of characters. It's slightly better than Demon Gaze in some sense, but it doesn't archive the same sense of greatness.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    2K Marin has done their best with the almost impossible task to create a narrative rich, tactic driven TPS that justifies the name of "XCOM". The result is a decent and professional effort from a team that could have done better without being tied to that name.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Black Ops 7 is indeed the biggest Black Ops entry so far, but its sheer scope keeps it just shy of true excellence.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Good, but flawed, The Crystal Bearers' decent gameplay has some cool ideas, but is held back by a myriad of issues. Good graphics lacking more depth, interesting story that takes too long to blast off and can't avoid classical clichés of the genre.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultra Street Fighter: The Final Challengers is a new version of the game that defined the fighting game genre in the 1990s. It has some new features, but most of them are dispensable. However, it's still a classic with solid, fun and addictive gameplay.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rad Rogers tries to be a tribute to a genre almost forgotten, and it gets it. Jumping, shooting, solving puzzles...Every aspect of the game is well-implemented, but its lack of duration leaves a bittersweet taste.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Innovative, Original, satisfying. Supermassive Games knows how to create interactive stories and proves it with a very interesting title that you and your friends can play together or against each other.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Don't trust review bombers. Super Meat Boy Forever is a great platform game, maybe the best auto-runner of all time and a very good sequel. And we are here to tell you why.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Park Beyond is a rollercoaster in which you have to find balance between your creativity and capitalism
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A minigolf game discreetly solved with the absence of extras and simplicity.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Outbuddies is a competent old school metroidvania that captures pretty much everything that made games like Super Metroid good, but forgets to add interesting things to the formula, other than a couple of mechanics that don't really quite deliver.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Close to the sun, as its name, was to close to become an interesting game with Bioshock reminiscences. But its lack of variety and a repetitive gameplay makes the game a heavy piece of interesting things which never came for a correct development. An interesting world who stays at the surface of something who could be interesting to explore a little bit more.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's quite a new adventure, or at least it's the first Final Fantasy that changes the old-school scheme the franchise has used for many years. Doesn't look like Final Fantasy anymore, but at least it's worth the try... and the money.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Armored Core V is reborn thanks to Verdict Day. New modes, new items, new settings, most important online tools, mechs editor... But nothing more. The chaos and the disorder are in a game that doesn't get new players.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It has extras, like the gallery, that are worth stopping at. Although it leaves us feeling that it is far from what it could have been.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    State of Decay 2 barely takes advantage of the great potential that its predecessor left back in 2013. What we have found almost five years later is practically the same experience, renewed with minor adjustments and with the presence of the cooperative online features.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With its virtues and flaws, it is a direct sequel of the Nintendo 3DS game. Recommended for Detective Pikachu fans.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A new sequel with better graphics, cuts in game modes and lack of ambition.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Good proposal, good ideas and good influences. Diluvion is a nice game with some problems about controls and variety of situations, and with a great artistic work.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rain World could have been one of the best independent titles of this year, but risky design choices have just backfired here, causing it to be a missed chance, no matter how good some of the ideas that it brings to the table.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's the same game as always, but much more beautiful. Mario, Sonic and their friends are now using the special functions of Nintendo 3DS in all sports, and you can see them in 3D effect. Nearly 60 minigames with good and bad ideas.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cryptic Studios has created a great visual adaptation of the Star Trek universe, with a faithful recreation for the followers of the saga and complete character customization system. However, this title is hampered by their poorly implemented style of play that don't allows users to feel the experience of living and exploring beyond the final frontier. An interesting game for a look, but not for staying.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    City of Brass is a fun and beautiful first-person roguelite inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. However, it becomes repetitive too early and does not offer any hook to keep playing after a few hours. Although it is entertaining, it does not give reasons to come back to its cursed city.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Mario Party 10 has a big number of simple and accessible mini-games. The game tries to be different with asymmetric gameplay, but has an irregular final result. Too passive in some moments, but with four or five players it's still a fun option.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    A 1:1 conversion of the PC game that suffers problems with the control, camera and that arrives without the possibility of adding content created by users.

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