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For 1,779 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 66% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Guitar Hero Live
Lowest review score: 0 Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Stealth Force Edition
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,055 out of 1779
  2. Mixed: 552 out of 1779
  3. Negative: 172 out of 1779
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Freedom Planet
    This Switch version of Freedom Planet doesn’t do much to differentiate itself from what came before on Wii U, but then, it doesn’t have to. Many players didn’t get the chance to try this game out the first time around, so I encourage them now to give Freedom Planet a look. It’s a heartfelt love letter to the platformers of old, marrying some of the best bits of Sonic with so many other notable series. Freedom Planet is full of retro charm but isn’t held back by it, instead pushing forward with new ideas to stand on its own two legs. The eShop is full of winning software, but don’t let this one slip by under your nose!
    • 82 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Forgotton Anne
    The actual gameplay is rewarding and only introduces the slightest of stumbles that are negligible compared to the agency and interactivity afforded by being a video game. In terms of gameplay, there are certainly titles that offer greater variety and complexity, but the beautiful visuals, fantastic soundtrack, compelling story and likable characters easily elevate Forgotton Anne to the level of being a truly excellent game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Outer Wilds
    I could go on and on with praises for Outer Wilds. The atmosphere, the sound design, the score, the overwhelmingly amazing attention to detail, clever puzzle design, the story. It is magical. Outer Wilds is a must on Switch.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Victor Vran: Overkill Edition
    It’s highly unlikely that Victor Vran will be remembered as a groundbreaking title a few years down the road, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a really solid game here and now. The core gameplay is built on the solid foundation of its genre’s forefathers while adding some of its own ideas to make its titular hero feel a little more agile in combat and exploration. The presentation is also quite solid, though some might disagree on how it chooses to balance the campier and more serious sides of its take on Gothic horror.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Cyber Shadow
    For those who still keep to the old ways, though, this is the real deal. There are plenty of retro games, including some widely lauded ones, that I feel missed the mark with ill-considered gimmickry, boring level design, and smug pandering. Cyber Shadow’s not that. It’s not a winking nod or cynical nostalgia bait. It’s a worthy successor.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Final Fight One
    The visuals, the audio, and worst of all, the ability to actually enjoy the experience,have not come along so well.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
    Kudos to 1st Playable for combining two great genres that surprisingly play great together.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
    Overall, Treasure Tracker is a real gem of a game. It’s also beautiful; I was stunned by it on Wii U, but the visuals have only gotten better on Switch. It’s bright, cheery, and wildly creative from an aesthetic standpoint. Each stage is like a diorama, making the game feel like the player is interacting with toys, rather than lines of code. The soundtrack isn’t especially varied, likely because most stages don’t require a lot of time to beat, but I’d have appreciated a few more tracks to spice things up.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack
    For diehards and the uninitiated, it’s hard not to recommend Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack. The compilation features two compelling games, wonderful graphics and all of the previously released DLC all on one cartridge. The games have a couple of warts here and there, and the difficulty level can be demanding at times, but the gameplay will keep you coming back again and again. Fans of old-school, 2D platforming would do well to check this one out.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Siesta Fiesta
    Overall, Siesta Fiesta is a breath of fresh air as a unique Breakout-styled game that fans of the genre will not want to miss.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
    The entire time I played the game, I wondered why it didn't compel me as much as I knew such a well-designed game should. I have come to the conclusion that it is because I've seen three of these games in the last couple of years.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    KORG DS-10 PLUS
    Korg is definitely a flawed product. It isn’t very user friendly, the interface is cluttered, the sound quality is disappointing, and some options are too limited while others are too numerous.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    WarioWare: Touched!
    Barely missed becoming the first must-have title for the DS. It is however, the best game that honestly requires the touch screen to play and the first game that really shows that the touch screen is not a gimmick.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Doom
    Players who have already exhausted the experience have no reason to buy it again unless they are extremely eager to see it flourish on a handheld.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Splatoon
    Splatoon has arrived and very nearly delivered on every bit of the potential it showed at E3 2014.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Drill Dozer
    The game is so inventive and absorbing that it might just justify that GB Micro purchase-- unless you get the Famicom version, because that really justifies itself, doesn't it?
    • 81 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Duke Nukem Advance
    Despite all its faults, and while its not a horrible game, it's just really not that fun to play.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
    Snufkin: Melody of Moomin Valley is a fresh take on the work of Tove Jansson while still being faithful to the series and its characters. The developers love for Jansson’s creations is apparent throughout the game and this is the perfect step for the characters into a new medium. I enjoyed my short but sweet trip into Moomin Valley and look forward to more Moomin inspired games in the future.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 2002
    It doesn't have Madden's depth, but then, it doesn't have Madden's Mt. Everest learning curve, either.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
    A masterpiece that raises the bar for the series, employing all of its strengths and eliminating the vast majority of its weaknesses. This fifth mainline entry pays homage to its heritage while paving the way for the franchise going forward. Here’s hoping that the next turnabout doesn’t come with another six-year wait.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    Ace Attorney Trilogy is a real love letter from Capcom to its fans. Packed with three huge games for a paltry $15, it’s also budget friendly, too.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops II
    Black Ops 2 is, at this moment in time, the best, most content rich multiplayer game ever released on a Nintendo system.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mega Man Zero 2
    The level design more than makes up for any sort of qualm you might have with originality since the extreme difficulty will keep you on edge and playing for plenty of hours.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    FAST Racing NEO
    It’s a stunning title that any F-Zero or hyper-fast racing fan will want to play.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NFL Street
    The multiplayer modes alone are worth it. Add to that a high level of game mode depth, gameplay excellence, and stunning style and you’ve got one fantastic game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile
    Death on the Nile modernizes Agatha Christie’s classic mystery with engaging detective mechanics and a fresh 1970s flair. The dual storylines offer two lenses into the same mystery, even if the frequent switches between them occasionally interrupt the flow. Still, the game’s standout mechanics—the mindmap, timeline reconstructions, and clever puzzles—make every chapter feel purposeful and rewarding. Even if you’re not an Agatha Christie fan, this one is worth unraveling the layered mysteries; just prepare yourself for the twist at the end.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trauma Center: Under the Knife
    One of the best third party offerings on the DS so far and comes highly recommended for DS owners, especially if you don’t have a load of friends to play multiplayer against.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
    The N64 version of "Mario Golf" didn't leave much room for improvement. Lucky for us, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour's enhanced graphics, magnificently tweaked play mechanics and large variety of gameplay modes and characters improved upon the original in every way imaginable.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
    Captain Toad also makes an effort to tie its narrative into 3D World‘s, something that had me smiling when I finally got to see how. It’s just the best kind of fan service, and really the sort of thing that no one does as well as Nintendo, if at all.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
    Fire Emblem has come to be one of Nintendo’s premier franchises, with Shadows of Valentia further cementing the series’ sterling reputation. This is some of the best storytelling and gameplay anyone could hope for on any platform, whether home or portable. Its presentation belies the fact that the game is running on a portable console, and the clever additions to the familiar Fire Emblem formula have yet again breathed new life into a series that has never been stagnant. There are other features waiting to be enjoyed, like the addition of Amiibo that bring new dungeons and fighters, a StreetPass feature, and more. It’s likely that other than Fire Emblem Warriors this will be the last time the franchise appears on 3DS, but it’s going to be a long goodbye—expect to sink many hours into this adventure. Alm and Celica have firmly cemented themselves into the ranks of my favorite Fire Emblem characters, and I hope that when the series transitions to Switch it will be half as entertaining as Shadows of Valentia.
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