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For 1,994 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 43% higher than the average critic
  • 23% same as the average critic
  • 34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 71
Highest review score: 100 Baldur's Gate 3
Lowest review score: 0 Kadomon: Hyper Auto Battlers
Score distribution:
2010 game reviews
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hello Neighbor 2 is a stealth horror puzzle game that is tough to stomach. There is plenty of potential for it to be phenomenal. However, it sadly falls short. Moreover, the open world dilutes its approach and this was unfortunate. Furthermore, it fails to rectify many of the flaws found in its predecessor.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator is a fun and interesting simulation title. With plenty to see and some enjoyable tasks to complete, this will keep you busy. However, a lack of special events and activities ensures that this is repetitive. Furthermore, I couldn't make the radio work and that was disappointing.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Serious Sam 4 is a title that fails to live up to its own madness. With potential for crazy and wacky scenarios, this could have been phenomenal. Sadly, however, it's dull, tiresome, and mundane. It's lacking in most departments and will leave you wanting.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I can only recommend picking up this version if you grew up with this game and want to relive those memories with a friend at your side. If you’re after slick, modern action or fluid platforming, I would skip this one.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition is a fast and hectic racing game. It can be played alone or locally with another. Though I became tired of the shallow action, my kids enjoyed the simplicity and vibrant graphics.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    From the opening gambit, I knew this would be an in-depth experience. It combines many great elements and has plenty of potential. Sadly, though, Mr Prepper was imbalanced and frustrating.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    You can look at Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs The Thrilling Steamy Maze Kiwami in two ways. The game is either a bad dungeon crawler or a horny anime game. It’s a game that offers little in story or gameplay, and it just feels like fan service for fans of the show. Unless you are a fan of the show and want more Yuuna content, or you want a video game with a lewder tone, this is not a game worth checking out.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sephirothic Stories isn't the best RPG, but I enjoyed it regardless. The characters are colourful and the short play time makes it bearable. Consequently, though there are better examples, it is still fun.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A huge melting pot of different ideas that comes out rather bland. Its nice ideas are undermined by the shallowness of the experience.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dungeon Munchies is an interesting concept and I always want to support indies where I can. However, Dungeon Munchies feels like it’s a game that needs a bit of work before it’s worth picking up. I will say it is fun in its food and crafting mechanics and the plot is great. If they can patch the control mechanisms to make them better, then this would be a solid platforming experience.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aztech Forgotten Gods is an impressive achievement for the small studio, doing a great deal right in all areas making for a very enjoyable experience. Undoubtedly, there’s room for improvement, but for an action-adventure game that just about reaches double-digits in playtime, there’s very little of any significance that either affects the experience of that I can complain about – which for me is unusual. I for one hope this isn’t the last we see of our witty heroine and the Aztec gods.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna is a wonderfully dark walking simulator title. One of the, if not the best Bodur games available that is emotive and chilling. A beautiful world of love, friendship, and betrayal await you.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nova Antarctica looks very pretty and can tug at the heartstrings, but its chopped up level structure and awkward exploration build up the frustration.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Not so much a blast as a puff of air from the past. Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains' age can't excuse its frustrating gameplay and shoddy writing. The re-release comes complete with awful translation just to seal its fate.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Aniquilation is an indie twin-stick shooter that should have impressed me. Its short sharp rounds and the simple story could have been excellent. Instead, much of its action is poorly executed, leaving you frustrated.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball: The Breakers fails to break into the asymmetrical survival genre. With confusing mechanics and a lack of content, it isn't fulfilling. Furthermore, the action isn't balanced and the online lobbies are dying. Consequently, finding a match is slow and frustrating. It was a shame as I loved the Dragon Ball lore and the loud audio.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is a fantastic indie title. Its surreal story, bizarre puzzles and strange environments were amazing. However, its poor controls were frustrating and held it back. Yet, if you can overcome this issue, you'll enjoy a special Game Pass title.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Overall, I would say my time spent with Colossal Cave was well spent. It was a fun way to experience an older title brought up to modern times. Unfortunately, the charm is lost on those who don’t have any experience with this style of game and may be extremely off putting for those who like a little more guidance without having to be penalized for using the hint system. This is a wonderful nostalgia trip for many but unfortunately, Nostalgia isn’t enough for everyone.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The gameplay is fast and enjoyable, the variety of weapons and enemies is very good, but the high speed of giving weapons to the player so early, the lack of balance in their power and other problems in the gameplay make it not very enjoyable.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ship Graveyard Simulator is a fun and enjoyable simulation title. In theory it should be awful. However, in reality it is addictive and demands you keep playing. Break each ship, hire workers, and get rich.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Compared with how much I loved the past two South Park games, I am deeply disappointed with Snow Day. Mindless, boring and repetitive, this game could have really been a cool and different entry into the franchise. Instead, the art style, combat and story leave the player wanting so much more. Playing in co-op is fun for a time and while the music can be excellent, the game just makes me long for another RPG style South Park game. Mmkay.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fashionably late to the party, Kamiwaza: The Way of the Thief is a beautiful outlier, and timeless classic that serves as a great lesson on how to create addictive action gameplay in an excellently adaptive and immersive world, despite its small size. Although it is a barebones re-release, which does a disservice to those experiencing it for the first time, I cannot recommend this game enough – the period, the gameplay – it’s brilliant fun that transcends any negatives and simply has to be seen to be believed.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Marko: Beyond Brave has a lot of potential, with its delve into Slavic mythology coupled with a lovely art style. Unfortunately, it has substantial issues with all of the main elements of a Metroidvania, giving it an unfinished feel.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    With a storyline clocking in at three hours, Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos succeeds in embodying more elements of a larger game’s series of side quests than it does a worthwhile spinoff. While there is oftentimes a critical inconsistency in accounting for a price when reviewing a product, this title makes such ignorance impossible. Complaints that could usually be considered minor hiccups, such as fluctuating graphical fidelity, a lack of variety in content, and performance issues, instead resemble ugly burps that reflect a blatant disregard for the audience willing to spend forty US dollars on a series that has earned their trust. To that crowd, shining moments of straightforward gameplay and satisfying voice acting do exist between these outbursts, making it apparent that there are components worth salvaging here. For a deep sale, perhaps the most devout fans of the Neptunia series will find the silver lining of this underwhelming spinoff worth enduring. For me, there is no fuel left in this ride.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Though I found much of the action to be repetitive, I enjoyed playing it in short bursts.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The Last Oricru is a souls-lite title with a strong RPG edge. Furthermore, it has a dry sense of humour, a rich story, and interesting characters. However, poor acting, tainted visuals, and repetitive combat hold it back. Accordingly, you may wish to look elsewhere to get your Soulsborne hit.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection should have been a slam-dunk remaster. Instead, Aspyr broke two games that just needed a little polish. If you’re looking to re-live the experience of single-player campaigns or galactic conquest, this collection might be worth picking up. For those looking for an online Star Wars shooter experience, this is not the remaster you are looking for. While I can only hope that patches will fix this game’s problems, I don’t know if they will help it recover from the rocky launch. I would avoid this game until there are massive improvements.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you love fighting games, even ones that are slightly adventurous with a continuous fighting path that doesn’t just stop at one enemy. Well, this game Samurai Riot is a great game that will just have you battling nonstop!
    • 49 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Overall, the fridge is red seems like a title that would hit it off well for those who are heavily invested in niche horror experiences but for those who are like myself, the intro did not do enough to get me hooked enough to fully understand what the story was behind the demonic red refrigerator. There were hints of a more coherent story throughout the game but since that interest was dashed on the rocks at the start, it was hard to want to piece everything together. The red fridge may be tempting for some to open, but it might be best that it remained closed.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blackwind is a hack n slash Sci-Fi adventure title filled with gratuitous violence. You explore, work together, and gain new abilities to reach previously locked locations. It has a great story but the acting is wooden and tired.

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