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For 4,803 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 56% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 37% lower than the average critic
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 Sektori
Lowest review score: 10 Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,654 out of 4803
  2. Mixed: 1,758 out of 4803
  3. Negative: 391 out of 4803
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Heroes
    Fire Emblem Heroes is a streamlined experience that is made for mobile and it doesn't shy away from that fact. It’s the closest thing Fire Emblem has to a bite-sized experience. Don't expect a lot of depth or difficulty from Heroes, but they did make some fine compromises. It helps that it plays wonderfully on a smart device and that the amount of content here is impressive. With 45 main missions (and counting) and a host of other features, they want to continue welcoming people with open arms. The story is really the biggest bummer of the experience. It was a neat idea to bring the Fire Emblem worlds together, but they never really embrace it. That is strange, considering they gave all the characters voices and unique art. The characters still drive forward what this is free-to-play mobile game is all about, and that is gameplay.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
    Dragon Quest VIII is a magnificent RPG that is an absolute highlight and showcase of the entire genre. It’s a long journey, but it’s one worth taking, especially if you’ve never played it before. I know that, after getting through this game, I need to reassess my personal favorite RPGs of all time. This game is that damn good.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World
    If you are up for a meaty platformer, Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World will keep you entertained throughout February.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shift DX
    Shift DX is a no-nonsense platformer with simplistic graphics, single-screen puzzles, and straightforward progression. The focus on shifting shows the depth of that concept, as the levels rarely feel stagnant and regularly add new twists as you go deeper. This is a fun platformer that’s easy to get lost in.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
    In the six hours I spent on my first play through of Half-Genie Hero, I found myself smiling at the creative level design, laughing at the whimsical characters, and striving to get better whenever I missed a challenging jump. It’s rare that I ever want to play a game to completion twice, but I absolutely intend to throw myself back into Sequin Land to uncover all the secrets I missed in my first run—maybe I’ll even tackle the “Hero Mode,” which is designed for speed runs.
    • 76 Metascore
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    Super Mario Run
    Super Mario Run is fun and it seems to be perfectly representative of Nintendo’s mobile plans: provide a taste that potentially leads players to their consoles. This isn’t a grand, deep experience, but it has enough inventive twists on Mario platforming to remain fun for a few hours. We’ll check in next week and land on a score.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hyperlight EX
    The game looks good, especially in 3D, and I like the minimalistic but electronica-inspired soundtrack. Hyperlight EX can be very hard, but it’s fun and scratches a couple itches I had. Give it a shot.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball: Fusions
    Tedium aside, I enjoyed my time with Dragon Ball Fusions. The game’s battle system is pretty enjoyable, and the story is a nice change of pace from normal Dragon Ball games that just parrot stories from the various sagas. It’s nothing revolutionary, and there are certainly some problems here and there, but Dragon Ball Fusions is a fun game that takes its creative license to create an enjoyable experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
    The lack of meaningful level sharing or communication with the full Mario Maker community that has come up over the last year is sad. The local level creation is nice when it’s available, but that’s probably not going to be very often. The ''Maker'' part of the title seems less to matter. While I never made too many levels to begin with, having the possibility missing is something that can't be denied.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Twisted Fusion
    Twisted Fusion is a good game with a solid structure that woefully lacks a lot of polish. A lot of fun can be had and a nice sense of adventure pervades the game, but sadly the whole thing is held back by the choppy camera, frame rate, and overall production quality.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Exile's End
    Exile’s End is not great. It’s just mediocre and it’s not optimized for the Wii U. While I got a kick out it, I suspect many of you will become bored or frustrated. Even I started leaning on online maps to find everything (breakable walls are rarely differentiated).
    • 21 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
    It’s been awhile since I reviewed something so awful. Don’t play this or buy it for your kids. The only outcome will be sadness.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Moon
    While I had a good deal of fun with Pokemon Moon, I couldn't shake the feeling that not everything was sound about it. The story didn't keep my attention as much as I would have hoped, the journey was easy to get through and some of the battles had slowdown. Despite that, I just kept pushing forward and wanting to more see of the world that Game Freak has built.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sun
    While I had a good deal of fun with Pokemon Moon, I couldn't shake the feeling that not everything was sound about it. The story didn't keep my attention as much as I would have hoped, the journey was easy to get through and some of the battles had slowdown. Despite that, I just kept pushing forward and wanting to more see of the world that Game Freak has built.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    SteamWorld Heist
    SteamWorld Heist is one of the best things any download service has to offer.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pirate Pop Plus
    If you’re hankering for a bite-sized arcade experience that is heavy on fun and light on content, Pirate Pop Plus is fantastic.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Chase: Cold Case Investigations - Distant Memories
    This bite-sized visual novel noir is a pleasant surprise, but miserable puzzles and a so-so localization drag down the experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure
    It’s hard to deny that Gurumin has some technical problems, but there’s a lot of charm under the surface. It’s fun to rebuild the town piece by piece and see more of the map unlock as the prince’s evil mist dissipates. Here’s hoping we can drill into some more Falcom games on the 3DS soon.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Disney Magical World 2
    Disney Magical World 2 suffers from similar issues to the first game. The opening moments are a slow affair, while the technical issues are disappointing in more ways than one. That being said, I still ended up embracing what the game delivered. There are a solid amount of missions on offer with tons of variety on display.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Skylanders Imaginators
    The recurring hitches and long load times combined with the subpar graphics make this entry a poor one for Nintendo fans.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ninja Usagimaru: The Mysterious Karakuri Castle
    While Ninja Usagimaru: The Mysterious Karakugi Castle had some levels that were way too hard, the formula and presentation still work. Most of the levels left me feeling clever, with only a handful leaving me feeling dumb. I would recommend this game to anyone that beat the first one, but this is not the place to start.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
    I had a lot of fun with Yo-kai Watch 2. If you can deal with fetch quests and a passive battle system that requires a bit of patience, Bony Spirits is a great sequel with a fun story that feels refreshingly nostalgic to experience. This is the game you wanted the first Yo-kai Watch to be.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: Color Splash
    I wasn’t expecting to be so surprised by Color Splash, and it’s turned out to be one of my favorite games this year. Color Splash is a gorgeous, funny, and entertaining adventure that functions as a wonderful swan song for the Wii U.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mario Party: Star Rush
    A strong package overall. It has a lot of smart ideas that will hopefully be used in future games, and there’s a good variety of modes to play with.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
    If you really dug Azure Striker Gunvolt, you can rest assured that its sequel is essentially the same game. The Copen campaign keeps things fresh and even though the level design squanders his abilities, he’s fun to play as. For those who, like me, were hoping that Gunvolt 2 would sweeten the pot a little bit, prepare for disappointment.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
    Despite an overly simplistic story and maybe being a bit too laid back, I really enjoyed my time with Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice. It’s a well-paced platformer, with the right mix of stages when I’d get bored of the basic platforming. Although it’s missing some of the polish I’d expect from other platformers, there’s a good foundation here for possible greatness if Sanzaru continues to be given the opportunity.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    River City: Tokyo Rumble
    Mixing brawler and role-playing aspects is a common design choice, but River City: Tokyo Rumble veers far closer to the brawler side. It’ll be over quickly, but so was the original. A few little things keep this from being an all-time classic, but it’s a fun break from the heavy role-playing games the 3DS has had this year. This is one trip to the Far East worth hopping on.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Severed
    It’s a unique, intriguing game that makes brilliant use of the touch screen on the GamePad. This is a perfect off-TV experience. While the gameplay premise wears thin over the short adventure, when the slashing combat works and the exploration feels organic, it’s incredible. Just be prepared for a bit of repetition as the story reaches its conclusion.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    140
    140 is a nice distraction, but sadly nothing more beyond that. The title felt like an appetizer for something that could have been a whole lot bigger. Although the game’s presentation is unique and the action is fun yet challenging, it’s beatable quickly and there’s no real need to replay it after the ending. Hopefully we see more of this type of game soon.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Noitu Love: Devolution
    A great game is nestled inside of this package, but some of the quality of life deficits that may have been acceptable in the Genesis days are a bit of a sore spot now. Still, there’s not a lot like it on Wii U so it’s worth taking for a spin.
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