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For 844 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 64% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 29% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1 point lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition
Lowest review score: 15 Jett Tailfin
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 518 out of 844
  2. Mixed: 268 out of 844
  3. Negative: 58 out of 844
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gunman Clive HD Collection
    Whether you have played the originals on the 3DS or not, Gunman Clive HD Collection is worth experiencing again on your big screen.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Runbow
    Overall, Runbow is easily one of the best indie titles currently available on the Wii U, and the single best local multiplayer game I have played on the console. What really sets Runbow apart though isn’t just its multiplayer gameplay, but its plethora of modes, innovative level design, charm, and overall gaming excellence.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    FullBlast
    The visuals are solid, the gameplay is good, and it could have been a stellar title with some more polish.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Super Mario Maker
    This is an incredible tool – it lets you create and test with exceptional ease, all without sacrificing the number of possibilities or sense of professionalism in the finished product. Super Mario Maker truly offers you more or less everything you need to create the level of your dreams.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Mortar Melon
    It’s like a fruit salad with dry, discolored fruits in a pretty bowl — unappetizing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Pixel Slime U
    I won’t lie, it can be fun for a few minutes but this is the type of game you will play one or two times and then never pick it up again.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wind-up Knight 2
    Wind-Up Knight 2 is no indie title that will go down the history books of the eShop, but neither is it one that should be looked down on for its simplicity.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Endless Golf
    At the end, Endless Golf is easy for everyone to play, but the game presentation and execution makes a mediocre experience from a great idea. It is fun at first, but the casual difficulty and lack of variation makes it boring and repetitive after a long session. In my opinion, this type of game should be on mobile devices or handhelds, not on home consoles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Epic Word Search Collection
    Epic Word Search Collection tries to make something often considered mundane more exciting and, obviously, epic. Unfortunately, the signature feature of the game does nothing but harm the gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
    BADLAND: Game of the Year edition is a great game. It’s got a simple concept that the developers do tons of clever things with.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nihilumbra
    Don’t be scared if you feels like something you played before, it is an unique game with a good price tag, and one of the games that must be in your eShop collection: no need to a-void it!
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Xeodrifter
    It’s too short and too lacking in boss variety to be an everlasting indie classic, but while playing, it really is stellar.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    50 Pinch Barrage!!
    It’s really worth the price but if you lack skills or patience, you should probably avoid this title.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight
    For those that have played Etrian Odyssey games before, and those that have yet to experience a game in the franchise, Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is absolutely worth picking up!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legend of Kay Anniversary
    It’s not a perfect game, but it features the most important aspect of any game: it’s fun as hell.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Tiny Galaxy
    Tiny Galaxy had a chance to be an interesting addition to the eShop, but unfortunately, it just falls flat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dare Up Adrenaline
    Whether or not you will enjoy Dare Up: Adrenaline will come down to whether or not you enjoy the core gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Neon Battle
    If you’re looking for budget titles on the Wii U eShop, Neon Battle is one you may want to take another look at.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Land it Rocket
    Land it Rocket could be a lot better, and should be a lot longer for three dollars – but what it is may be worth a look for those searching for a quick, fun distraction.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 15 Critic Score
    Don't Crash
    Maybe Don’t Crash should have taken its own advice and not turned into the absolute wreck that it is.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shapes of Gray
    Those looking for challenge or an arcade-like experience will find Shapes of Grey a good time killer, but casual or inexperienced gamers will find themselves stuck forever.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Never Alone
    I can’t recommend it to everyone: the game is short, and it doesn’t really include much challenge in either puzzles nor platforming. But if you can look past that, you’ll find a stunning, unique game that uses the medium to deliver a beautiful story and an incredible world – and that’s worth experiencing.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Life of Pixel
    The game isn’t perfect, and the retro gaming style may not appeal to everyone, but if you are looking for a retro gaming history lesson, Life of Pixel is a must own.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Adventures of Pip
    As an overall package Adventures of Pip delivers a fun and satisfying platforming adventure.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Johnny Dynamite
    It is nothing memorable for certain, but it is a nice way to waste time since the mechanics are easy to learn and it is at least a little entertaining – while it lasts.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Don't Starve: Giant Edition
    Don’t Starve: Giant Edition is another top-tier indie game for the Wii U.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Journey of a Special Average Balloon
    I cannot definitively say whether it is average or not, but Journey of a Special Average Balloon is most certainly not special.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bloo Kid 2
    Ultimately, Bloo Kid 2 is an extremely compelling title for traditional platforming fans.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Swords & Soldiers II
    The lack of online is disappointing, and there are a few frustrating levels, but all things considered this is a must have for any Wii U owner with an interest in quality experiences – indie or otherwise.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Splatoon
    Splatoon is to shooters what Mario Kart was to racers: it emphasizes pick up and play fun. It’s a fun and lighthearted game with some great mechanics and focus on elements of the shooting genre that have never been looked at the same way before... While the initial amount of maps and modes may be deterring, the sheer fun of the game manages to outshine any strong negative feelings I had. It’s not a perfect game, but it’s fun: plain and simple.
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