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For 4,825 reviews, this publication has graded:
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On average, this publication grades 3.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Mario Kart DS
Lowest review score: 10 Cake Ninja 2
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,670 out of 4825
  2. Mixed: 1,764 out of 4825
  3. Negative: 391 out of 4825
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Fox
    Part of what I find so impressive about Star Fox 2026 is how unafraid it is to rethink how we experience these classic levels. There is a deep understanding of lore that goes far beyond Star Fox 64. In addition to hopefully opening the way for sequels of its own, there is also an awareness of where these characters need to go in existing canon. It all comes off as remarkably respectful to not just Star Fox 64, but the entire series. And underneath that is arguably the best version of the campaign that made Star Fox 64 the legend it is. It has been expanded with unlockable challenges in addition to the unlockable expert difficulty from the original. My hope is that the multiplayer is able to maintain a reasonable crowd post-launch, and that perhaps content is added to flesh out what is a very promising mode. While I’ve been down this road before, Star Fox 2026 is the most confident I’ve ever felt that we may move past the realm of remasters, remakes, and reimaginings and into the wonderful world of sequels, built on this excellent foundation.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition
    Devil May Cry 5 is a fun romp with a story that is unlikely to leave a lasting impression despite its best efforts to present compelling cutscenes. The cast of playable characters could perhaps be slimmed down to two, in order to focus-in on unique gameplay for each one. Regardless, the moment to moment gameplay is fun with fluid combat and plenty of spectacle. The Switch 2 port specifically is one of Capcom’s best efforts on the system. While not as graphically demanding as some of their more recent titles, this is still a gorgeous game that has been translated excellently to Switch 2.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dark Scrolls
    While there are multiple paths through the game, it does feel like an experience that's best enjoyed with a friend given that the minute-to-minute gameplay doesn't feel overly fresh or really pop aesthetically. It was never clear if what I had accomplished or spent coins on was going to carry over to the next run. A bit too much is left up to the player to figure out, and I would have welcomed a bit more transparency while I struggled through my first couple hours with the game. By the time I hit my stride, I was bored of fighting the same enemies and bosses over and over. Short bursts and co-op play feel like the best ways to enjoy Dark Scrolls. Even then, there's really not enough charm or polish to shine through an experience that references the classics without containing what gives them staying power.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Call of the Elder Gods
    Call of the Elder Gods is smart, pretty, and, on occasion, satisfying, but it is also way too talky and too structurally obvious to become an absorbing experience. There are good puzzles here, and some will absolutely enjoy picking through its clues and strange story and lore. However, it lacks the confidence, elegance, and restraint needed to feel like an essential adventure-puzzle game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Scram Kitty
    Like its predecessor, Super Scram Kitty isn’t a particularly complicated game. The basic premise is immediately understandable, and you could be forgiven for thinking it's too simple in the opening levels. But it quickly becomes obvious that you’ll need to master this unique movement system to progress into the later levels and that is where Super Scram Kitty shines. There really is nothing else that plays quite like it. The changes made for this edition of the game make it feel almost like an entirely new game, even if you, like me, have fond memories of playing it on Wii U.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Parking Garage Rally Circuit
    Parking Garage Rally Circuit knows exactly what it is: a tight racing game that feels like a victory lap of the arcade racers that inspired it. The controls are perfect. The visuals are somehow of its time yet timeless. And when everything clicks together this is a phenomenal racing game for both experts and newcomers alike. It would’ve been nice to play together with friends online, but I suppose their ghosts will have to do. This game feels like one of those small hidden gems that’s going to stand the test of time, one that doesn’t require tweaking with cars or switching between manual or automatic shifting. It isn’t clinging to the past but rather celebrating those that came before. Let the meter run a little bit longer, because being stuck in this parking garage has been nothing but pure joy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
    While I do think that playing Rise of the Tomb Raider is pretty clunky and has not aged particularly well, I still had a fun time experiencing the game for the first time on Nintendo Switch 2. Over the course of a weekend I completed the main story, explored all the hidden tombs and had a lovely burst of nostalgia for an era of AAA games that is slowly coming back into fashion. Game mechanics and the overall player experience have improved significantly over the past eleven years. Yet, Rise of the Tomb Raider is still not too far removed from that time, allowing you to easily pick up and enjoy the experience today. Given that it kept me entertained and enthralled for a full weekend does say something about the quality on display here. Even if I’ve had my fill of this particular type of game for now. I’d be happy locking it away in a tomb, hoping that someone else may stumble upon it in the future one day and get some enjoyment out of it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
    If The Adventures of Elliot become as numerous as the legends of Zelda, you'll find me a willing participant, despite the shortcomings of this maiden voyage. The inspirations are clear, but so too is the understanding of what makes for enjoyable minute-to-minute gameplay. The longer you play, the more the cracks begin to show, but the story manages to push you forward and the hidden plots beneath it make going out of your way an oft fulfilling detour. The red mage-looking Elliot has made a fan out of me, and if Link ever wants to take a break from stopping Ganon, Square Enix has a capable backup waiting in the wings.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tetris the Grandmaster 4: Absolute Eye
    Tetris: The Grand Master 4 - Absolute Eye is a fine version of Tetris that is tailored to those who are looking for the highest possible challenge. The small tweaks are welcome for those who’ve played Tetris religiously but the game lacks modes and variation to keep coming back to. With no online multiplayer you must really enjoy score chasing in singleplayer Tetris to stay hooked. While the guides and other modes taught me some valuable skills I can hopefully deploy in other games of Tetris, TGM4 knows that it is only there to provide you with just Tetris. For that goal it is perfectly adequate and plays great. For anything else you’re probably much better off playing a different version of Tetris. There’s a plethora of options out there even if TGM4 isn’t for you.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dungeon Clawler
    In the larger context of the roguelike genre, Dungeon Clawler plays with a lot of familiar tropes. However, its claw machine mechanic is playful enough to make it stand out and outlast the trappings of other games in this niche. It is clear that the developers had a lot of fun designing the world and characters to keep players on their toes. While it does have a bit of a learning curve that could’ve been smoothed out and the luck factor can never be underestimated, Dungeon Clawler is a great time. If you’re looking for something to sink a lot of time into, but want to save your quarters on, this is a roguelike you shouldn’t miss.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    to a T
    To A T was for me nothing short of a disappointment. I was expecting a fun and colorful story from the creative mind of the creator of Katamari Damacy. And while it may be unfair to put those expectations on a game with a wildly different approach to game design, the choices made here are more of a detriment to the design. A segmented, slow and repetitive story is even more kneecapped by inconsistent performance on Nintendo Switch 2. By the end I was left disappointed because all the ingredients and potential was there. Maybe the colorful visual style and cozy, slowed-down gameplay is exactly what you may be looking for. But to me To a T is not something I care to see again.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    eFootball Kick-Off!
    As it stands, eFootball Kick-Off! is a great football game wrapped in a thin package. If you’re here for modes, licenses, and the full modern football game circus, you may come away wanting a lot more. If you're here for the feel of PES, smooth 60fps football on Switch 2, and fancy building a team without being shaken upside down for your lunch money, then this is absolutely worth a look.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a bold game, whether it’s the direction of the story, the size of the world, or the stupid amount of mini-games. It’s a little bit messier than Remake, but the highs are higher. When this game clicks, it’s one of my favorite games in recent memory, making some of the discordant moments less egregious. On Switch 2, it’s a totally fine port, albeit not as impressive as the port of Remake. There might be better platforms to play this game on, but if you’re into the world of Final Fantasy, RPGs, or wild and weird AAA games, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a must-play wherever you can get it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bubsy 4D
    Some of my favorite indie approaches to the modern 3D platformer, such as Tinykin, Blue Fire, A Hat in Time and Demon Tides, have these movement mechanics that I never get tired of exploring. I think Bubsy 4D is a great and focused contender in the 'expressive platformer' genre. While the character will probably not suddenly capture everyone's heart, its gameplay is something I'm so happy to see more of in action. For those hungry for a new 3D platformer in the year 2026, Bubsy 4D is a great shot of nostalgic gameplay with modern tweaks and flourishes. On Switch 1, it runs fine enough, and on Switch 2 you should have no problems. If you had told me that one day Bubsy would be part of the 3D platformer renaissance I, and many others, would've laughed you out of the room. But here we are. It's Bubsy's world once more and we are just living in it.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mina the Hollower - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    Mina the Hollower shows that the Yacht Club Games formula can still create a modern retro-tinged masterpiece, as Mina the Hollower stands up there with some of the best 2D Zelda-like games out there. The areas are vibrant and densely populated with secrets. The puzzles are inventive and challenging. The combat stays varied, especially as you discover different weapons, sidearms, and trinkets to make your preferred build. This is a special game that was well worth the long wait. Hopefully Yacht Club Games gets to take this mentality to even more new frontiers in the future.
    • 75 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    LumenTale: Memories of Trey
    Lumentale is frustrating because I feel like there is a ton of potential here. This is clearly made with a lot of love for the genre, and there are interesting ideas. I want to love this game. But there are so many glaring flaws in how it’s constructed that, if I wasn’t reviewing this game, those would have been enough for me to exit out right then and there. I could easily see a sequel or similar title by this developer being one of my favorite games, but with all the issues this ended up being a rough experience. I’m going to keep trying to play more of this, and since I didn’t come close to an ending I don’t feel like I can honestly give this a score, but I feel like this game is constantly pushing back at me getting to that point.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    TetherGeist
    As a massive fan of Celeste, I believe TetherGeist earned the comparison the developers made to it, but more than that it stands on its own as one of the best precision platformers I’ve played on Switch or elsewhere. It takes a unique gameplay hook and finds a lot of interesting ways to iterate on it, and I highly recommend it to platformer fans who don’t mind a bit of challenge.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mixtape
    Mixtape is not a bad game and for three hours you’ll most certainly be engrossed in its world and characters. It may even get you to reminisce about your adolescence. But as a game and a story I was hoping for something with a little more kick. Perhaps, much like an actual mixtape, it will get a nice place somewhere and you’ll think about it every once in a while. Going back however will probably show the cracks in the foundation that were always there.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Monster Crown: Sin Eater
    Monster Crown: Sin Eater is the very definition of a “rough diamond.” I could name plenty of small-to-medium things that didn’t quite work for me in the 10 hours it took to reach credits, yet the look, feel, and sense of discovery make it stand apart from nearly every other indie monster collector I’ve ever played. If they make a Monster Crown 3 some day, it’ll really be something to watch.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen
    Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen is an unremarkable, mindless, repetitive bore only notable for its Bluey branding. The plot, a new story by the show’s creator, is barely a premise as the characters show no growth narratively or mechanically. Very young players might be entertained but will need a parent or older sibling to read the dialogue in this entirely single-player adventure. The touch controls from the original mobile release are here and work fine, though.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition
    Tales of Arise is a straight forward RPG that places narrative above mechanical depth or a grand world. There are times where that can be a little boring, as you’re railroaded from one story point to the next. At the same time that story is good enough that I was genuinely eager to see what would happen next. Combat is exciting and only improves as your options expand. The Switch 2 version has some issues in the frame rate department (though in fairness it wasn’t perfectly smooth on other platforms either). But the actual image quality and presentation remain as excellent as they were when this launched on other platforms. While it won’t be your next 100-hour epic, Tales of Arise provides an excellent, condensed, RPG experience both docked and on the go.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gear.Club Unlimited 3
    Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is the kind of game I would recommend only with a big, big asterisk. If you just want a realistic looking racer, and to race around and do very little else, you will probably get some enjoyment out of it. If you want a racer that gives you a real reason to keep coming back beyond simply unlocking the next event, this will leave you wanting a lot more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Coffee Talk Tokyo
    I love this series and many more games like it, but I am also hyper aware of the niche that they fit into. Visual novels are always a hurdle, but when the gameplay is mostly second hand dealing with sometimes sensitive topics, that can be another hurdle. Coffee Talk has never steered away from such things as trans identity, work life balance, racism and existential dread. Essentially, if you were not interested in any of these types of games before, this one isn’t going to change your mind. There's no new mechanics and it’s still a passive experience, but for my money, I am living and dying with every new endearing character. I am deciding on what ingredient goes into a Jahe Tubruk and I am waking up in the morning, before my child wakes up, making myself a nice warm cup of coffee and spending time seeing what my friends have been up to since we last talked. This brew may not be for everyone, but it's a special blend, specifically for me.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sektori
    A true high-score chasing masterpiece in every sense of the word, Sektori is an unmissable addition to the Switch 2 library and an experience that I plan to stretch out for the rest of 2026 and beyond.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    STARBITES
    It's not uncommon for an RPG to start slow and build to a satisfying climax and conclusion, and while the plot of Starbites does improve and diverge wildly in equal measure, the putrid aesthetic and repetition make for a slog of a time most of the way through. I did find Lukida to be an endearing hero, as she shares a number of close bonds that show how she has inserted herself into the lives of those around her. That said, inexcusable crashes and softlocks plagued my time with Starbites past the first 5 hours of the game, pushing me to the limit in terms of actually wanting to roll credits. When it wasn't the bugs and performance doing it, it was the repetitive, boring dungeons that nearly had me cast aside my controller. Sadly, Starbites neither aims high enough to get anywhere near the stars, nor does it have enough firepower to even breach the atmosphere. If you do somehow feel compelled to play it, leave the Switch version buried in the desert where it belongs.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Easy Delivery Co.
    Easy Delivery Co. is not a perfect game. The resource management can grate, the cargo physics occasionally feel a little mean, and players wanting a more “guided” experience may find the laid-back structure a little too loose. But as a dip-in-and-out game, or something to play while half-watching something else, it absolutely works. More importantly, it has a very specific mood and commits to it. Somehow, delivering packages in a dark, snowy town has never felt so appealing.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
    Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is the best cinematic to game adaptation I’ve ever played, one of the best stories the Indiana Jones IP has told, and one of the Switch 2’s most impressive third party ports thus far. The Switch 2 delivers this masterpiece nearly uncompromised. Its only the occasional stutter or low-resolution texture that gives away the game’s slimmed down form. Whether you’re delving into ancient ruins to solve puzzles, or introducing a nazi to the loving embrace of a sledgehammer, every moment of the Great Circle is absolute bliss.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition
    If you’re an Alien fan, I reckon there is enough here to justify the trip to Purdan. Just don’t go in expecting the nerve-shredding helplessness of Isolation. This is Alien “horror” with a pulse rifle in hand, and while that makes the big bad less terrifying, it also makes fighting back a messy kind of fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cleaning Up!
    Cleaning Up! is a game I think that will really depend on what you want out of it. If you (like me) have already played dozens and dozens of hours of games like Powerwash Simulator, this is another game in the genre and I liked its attempts to distinguish itself with puzzles and fun costumes. But if you haven’t played games in this genre, I’d probably tell you to try something else, because the controls and bugs don’t leave a great impression.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mullet MadJack
    MULLET MADJACK isn’t a game that asks for much. Pick it up, point your weapon at robots, and try not to blink too much. What it gives back in return is a relentlessly entertaining, aesthetically nostalgic slice of controlled chaos that somehow makes its repetition feel like a feature and not a shortfall. It's brutal, it's pretty silly, and it absolutely earns every second of your time.
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