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For 1,030 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 19% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 74% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 90 Super Mario Odyssey
Lowest review score: 28 Derelict Fleet
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 347 out of 1030
  2. Mixed: 631 out of 1030
  3. Negative: 52 out of 1030
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    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Celeste
    Celeste has a couple of hiccups in its aesthetics and tech, but the core of what Matt Thorson and his team have made contains a wonderful story of endurance and resilience for both the characters and the player, that begs not to be missed.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dorfromantik
    Dorfromantik is an enjoyable light puzzle game with a pleasant presentation, strong core central mechanic, and plenty of replay value.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    God of War
    God of War takes a classic franchise and reshapes it into the modern fold. The end result is a dramatic, polished, visually impressive and somewhat by-the-numbers PS4 blockbuster that slots along nicely beside the other exclusives in the console's library. It has plenty of content and fairly robust combat to entertain newcomers, while fans of the original games will likely enjoy the second half of the adventure a bit more.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Deathloop
    Deathloop is able to break the cycle of repetitive AI encounters and uneven performance thanks to an interesting story, strong characters, and enticing exploration.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GRIS
    If you're in the mood for a lighthearted adventure with some simple but enjoyable gameplay, GRIS is certainly up to the task.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part II
    The Last of Us Part II offers more of the same great stealth gameplay, as you face overwhelming odds in increasingly challenging and haunting environments. But with an ambitiously structured narrative that doesn't pay off, and the new cast lacking chemistry, this adventure can't quite live up to its predecessor.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn
    Horizon Zero Dawn offers an entirely unique world and a thrilling experience as an action game, complete with a great story and likeable characters. It doesn't reach its grand RPG aspirations, but the highs are so memorable and entertaining that it's easy to forgive the shortcomings.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NieR: Automata
    NieR: Automata's engaging narrative, blending of gameplay genres and fantastic soundtrack are what make it special. Though somewhat hampered by simple yet slick combat, and level design that fails to fully realize its sci-fi dystopia setting, it is still a game that is absolutely worth your time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Minami Lane
    Minami Lane is a nice-looking, bite-sized town management game that offers an engaging slice of gameplay for a very low price.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Back 4 Blood
    Back 4 Blood is an immensely fun multiplayer shooter, with an astonishingly replayable cooperative campaign full of intense periods and challenges that encourage teamwork. The competitive Swarm mode may not have the refined suspense of Left 4 Dead’s Versus mode, but it does have a few satisfying moments.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled
    Nitro-Fueled gives Crash Team Racing a much-needed visual facelift while keeping the first-rate kart racing mechanics intact. The small amount of single player content doesn't give you much to do by yourself, but the healthy helping of multiplayer modes and unforgiving AI provide plenty of reasons to keep you coming back.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Manifold Garden
    Manifold Garden's unique aesthetic and creative puzzles result in a memorable journey that is well worth the price of admission.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MLB The Show 22
    MLB The Show 22 is still a great game of ball, but one that is stating to slow down as it ages. San Diego Studio has been able to innovate in the past, and I hope they get around to addressing some of the weaknesses next time around. Whether that's through going full current-gen or delivering a fresh approach to Road to the Show, there is room for improvement.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Observer
    Observer features remarkable trips through fictional minds that unsettle and terrify without relying on excessive jump scares. The nightmares contrast wonderfully with an atmospheric and detailed cyberpunk world that is always fascinating to explore.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Echo Point Nova
    High speed and great movement mechanics makes Echo Point Nova a joy to play as you leap between floating islands and clear battle arenas high in the sky.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Horizon Forbidden West
    Horizon Forbidden West is a sequel that mostly relies on its great roots to hold itself up. It's bigger, has an enjoyable main story and thrilling combat, and adds a few new branches - brittle as they may be. It looks and sounds great, and some minor technical issues aside, is an adventure that's worth experiencing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA 2K23
    NBA 2K23 represents one of the biggest steps forward for the franchise in recent years. The abundance of modes will keep players entertained throughout the NBA season, and the on-court gameplay continues to be improved. It's just a shame that microtransactions continue to be as woven within the fabric of the game as they are.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience
    CHANGE is an interesting survival indie that's both enjoyable and thematically relevant. Its grim undertones set the stage for a memorable experience, strengthened by solid mechanics and rewarding gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yakuza Kiwami
    Yakuza Kiwami presents the strongest mechanics in the franchise’s history, as well as refined side missions and lots of fun distractions that create a fantastic reimagining of a great game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    High Hell
    With a cheap price, you really can’t ask for a better deal. High Hell hits some great highs and does so without being padded out for length. Definitely worth a playthrough.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Persona 5
    Persona 5 is a fantastic journey to embark on, full of well-realized characters, serviceable if a little archaic level design, and more than enough activities and distractions to keep you pushing through until its conclusion.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Astral Chain
    Astral Chain successfully combines great action, exploration, and puzzles together with a strong narrative. Despite a few problems with pacing and repetition, it's a fun, engaging, and above all original experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Feral Fury
    Feral Fury is a fun little pick-up-and-play shooter that serves its function quite well. It feels at once familiar in its gameplay, and fresh in its cartoony overlay.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beyond Blue
    Beyond Blue is a beautiful and enchanting journey. The attention to detail and devotion to its creation, along with the companion documentary segments, show a love for the ocean. It’s a little on the short side, but there’s still so much to enjoy in this gorgeously crafted game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Space For The Unbound
    A Space for the Unbound is an ode to teenage nonchalance, and an emotional lesson in learning to let go, all wrapped up in a story about a superpowered calamity. Its disparate parts thoughtfully work together to create a heartfelt story, full of characters you won't want to say goodbye to.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Weird West
    Weird West is a brilliant Action-RPG sandbox with an alluring supernatural undertone. The story finds a regular beat as it jumps through five intriguing characters. Both stealth and combat work decently from the isometric perspective, with good interactions, and only some camera issues and AI navigation quirks prevent it from striking a deep vein of gold.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SiNKR
    SiNKR doesn't redefine the puzzle game genre, but it provides a solid entry with some genuinely clever puzzles and a simple to understand interface. Anyone can play this, even without knowing what a video game is.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour
    The addition of proper online multiplayer and the PGA Tour career mode make The Golf Club 2019 a meaningful improvement over its already impressive predecessor, even if the initial learning curve is on steeper side and the visual presentation remains stuck in the past.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
    The Lost Crown is a good modern template for an old franchise, taking the essence of Prince of Persia into a familiar metroidvania format. With fun combat, good boss battles, and smooth platforming mechanics, only the convoluted levels and overlong platforming keep it from being timeless.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Astro's Playroom
    Astro's Playroom is an excellent showcase for the new PS5 DualSense controller, plus it's also an enjoyable platformer with charming presentation and lots of neat cameos to discover. The fact that it's free is just icing on the cake.
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    • 91 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Shadow of the Colossus
    Shadow of the Colossus lives up to the legacy of the original and provides a brand new presentation for fans to experience. Newcomers will get the best playing version of the title while veterans will get the version they always dreamed of. The game is smoother to play, the presentation is top notch and the minimalist storytelling from the original isn’t embellished or altered. This is exactly what you’d want from a remake and I couldn’t be happier with the final result.

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