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For 1,936 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 55% higher than the average critic
  • 17% same as the average critic
  • 28% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.5 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Final Fantasy VII Remake
Lowest review score: 10 Secret Kiss is Sweet and Tender
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,296 out of 1936
  2. Mixed: 572 out of 1936
  3. Negative: 68 out of 1936
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BlazBlue Entropy Effect
    BlazBlue Entropy Effect, though not an official BlazBlue title, carves its niche as a rich roguelike action game, focusing on gameplay over narrative. Players navigate a robot-controlled world, unraveling the story through collectibles amid intense action. The game's strength lies in its character-specific abilities and combat system, allowing for unique and strategic builds, with a depth that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging. Despite the narrative's complexity and some repetitive early stages, the game excels in its combat mechanics and continuous character progression, making it a standout in the roguelike genre and a respectful nod to the BlazBlue series' legacy.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
    Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley offers an immersive journey into the Moomin universe. The game artfully combines exploration, puzzle-solving with Snufkin's musical instruments, and stealth mechanics against authoritarian obstacles, embodying the spirit of adventure and rebellion. Through interactions with well-loved characters and visits to iconic locations, enriched by a hand-drawn art style and a captivating soundtrack, the game provides a deep, engaging experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    THRESHOLD (Julien Eveille)
    Threshold delivers a tense and immersive experience with resource management, branching endings, and PS1-inspired graphics. Though some elements can feel overly ambiguous, the game’s smart design and dark atmosphere make it a must-play for fans of psychological mysteries and unique storytelling.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
    The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a beast, a science experiment so absurd in narrative design that nothing else compares. It is phenomenal and seemingly impossible to follow up. I need as many people as possible to experience its magic. I have already started a replay.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    OFF
    OFF’s re-release reaffirms its status as a cult indie RPG, blending surreal storytelling, eerie visuals, and a memorable soundtrack into a uniquely compelling experience, despite combat that still feels underwhelming.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
    If you’ve never played this defining entry of the franchise, the PlayStation 5 port is the best way to do so. Alternatively, if you’re a veteran fan or achievement hunter, this release has a separate trophy list, allowing for another Platinum if that’s your jam. Ys IX is also scheduled to receive a native PlayStation 5 version next year, and while the improvements probably won’t be as substantial as with VIII, I hope it turns out as well as what’s happened here.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    GhostWire: Tokyo
    GhostWire: Tokyo A Spider’s Thread enhances the base experience, adding a new mode and refined systems. It gives players a reason to return to the adventure to finish for the first time or play through again with new missions and added story context. A Spider’s Thread mode also tests player skills through creative challenges and adorable interactions with cats.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Street Fighter V: Champion Edition
    Street Fighter V has had a long and crazy journey, but it's great knowing that it's ending its third round on top.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    No More Heroes
    No More Heroes is a game that sounds like it could be fun, and then on closer examination, looks bizarrely empty, full of padding, and shallow in terms of story depth. However, when you actually experience it, you’re left with an experience that experiments with just how much it can employ the concept of “less is more.” It’s got a down to earth yet absurdist narrative that is incredibly rewarding with an extremely cool and satisfying combat system providing an unstoppable feeling. Some games really do live up to their hype, huh.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Rogue Prince of Persia
    The Rogue Prince of Persia blends refined parkour mechanics with roguelite progression in a compact yet stylish experience from Evil Empire and Ubisoft. Though light on boss variety and biome diversity, its movement-first design and satisfying combat make it a standout in the genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lost Judgment
    Lost Judgment is yet another home run for RGG Studio. It boasts an engaging, jaw-dropping narrative with emotional mysteries connected within an immense web of interconnected conspiracies. Additionally, the game's bold nature in tackling darker themes that can sharply resonate with young adult audiences is remarkably well done. Add on the expected and addicting side activities, minigames, and varied gameplay loop, and you have a sequel that manages to establish its own sturdy identity coupled with non-intrusive elements of the past.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hatsune Miku: Project Diva MegaMix+
    Hatsune Miku Project Diva Megamix+ is the definitive Miku experience. This version will likely have it all, and with a launch playlist of 250 tracks, I think it’s a must-own for those who skipped the Switch release. In addition, the PC version offers stable performance, great sound and gameplay options, and additional visual styles. It’s an excellent day for Miku fans, but I’m looking forward to the day when we get updated music videos.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds 2
    The Outer Worlds 2 is a confident and evolved sequel that deepens Obsidian's signature blend of player agency, narrative impact, and dark satire. Set in a galaxy divided by ideology and shaped by choice, it refines nearly every system from its predecessor while introducing dynamic flaws, factional politics, and layered exploration that rewards curiosity. Though some visuals and early customization options fall short, its storytelling, companion design, and flexible mission structure shine across dozens of hours.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is a must-play for long-time fans wanting to see how Kazuma Kiryu’s story ends. The game was released on more powerful hardware and brought the series up to a new generation’s standards. It does the same with this PC release, but sadly much of what held it back narratively before is still present today.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Espgaluda II -Be Ascension. The Third Bright Stone of Birth-
    Espgaluda II is an acquired taste within a genre that was already an acquired taste, to begin with. It doesn’t take long to see why the love for the game is so divided. Its complicated play and scoring systems take some getting used to, but the Switch port is far from ideal despite being feature-packed. This is merely something to hold you over until Live Wire ports DoDonPachi Resurrection.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One Step From Eden
    It feels as though Thomas Moon Kang had a clear vision of what One Step From Eden should be. Each system works well together to provide an experience that only this game can provide, even if another series influenced the core idea. It’s brutal difficulty surely won’t be for everyone, but roguelike fans will find a satisfying game loop of fast-paced action for many hours.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
    No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle has some great gameplay moments, even though it misses the mark on what the original did so well. The adventure hosts some great boss fights, a responsive combat system, and an unlockable difficulty mode that makes the entire experience even more enjoyable with the addition of a kick-ass soundtrack. Still, it remains in the shadow of its predecessor. It’s less goofy and more absurd and ends up being a heavy-handed retelling to correct the original’s plot. If this weren’t a sequel, I would have been praising it far more, but it spends most of its time desperately struggling to figure out what its own identity is.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a must-play experience. Sega has hit it out of the park with a Sonic-themed mystery adventure visual novel boasting captivating storytelling, fantastic character interaction, as well as a stellar presentation and soundtrack of similar quality. I had a big ol’ smile on my face from beginning to end, and can’t recommend this game enough. The fact that it’s free is almost criminal. Sega making another entry like this is wholly up in the air, but I’ll be hoping with all my heart that they do.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Desperados III
    Desperados III doesn’t have a groundbreaking plot or outstanding graphics. Still, its gameplay mechanics end up making it one of the best tactical campaigns that I’ve ever played in a while. I had a blast getting the most out of each character’s unique skillset even during some of the more difficult missions. In the end, this will satisfy any craving you’ve had over the past ten years for the Desperados series.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    F1 23
    There’s no doubt that the F1 series feels like a yearly iterative experience, but Codemasters has done an outstanding job with F1 23 because it improves upon last year’s title in almost every way. The increased accessibility options, enhanced driving mechanics, and welcome return of the Braking Point story mode are all steps in the right direction for the Formula 1 gaming community.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shadowverse: Champion's Battle
    Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle is an addicting deck-building card game on its own, but this game delivers an added campaign that makes it an adventure. Exploring the city, completing sidequests, and battling for deck codes and supremacy make each moment of playing fun. If you’re a fan of card games in general and want to try your hand at a new one, it’s a fantastic experience that’ll keep you coming back for more.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    KartRider Rush+
    KartRider Rush+ presents a racing experience that’s been profoundly lacking on mobile devices. It’s packed with great courses and challenging gameplay fueled by a truckload of content to unlock. Still, you can expect to find pay-to-win systems. This sadly hurts the game’s free-to-play model, which drifts heavily towards those who pay for a head start.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
    The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles brandishes its cultural and historical context alongside its thematic story cohesiveness in an elegantly refined and bold manner that ultimately results in an undeniably masterful duology. Whether you are a veteran Ace Attorney fan or completely new, this is the height of the franchise that is worth playing in its entirety.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Eastward
    Eastward will fulfill any action-adventure needs that have been missing in your life. The character writing is fantastic and enhances the more emotional moments as the killer Miasma rears its ugly head. This game is an investment, but you’ll be left with a genuinely standout gaming experience full of action, exploration, memorable characters, and a fantastic final chapter. So do yourself a favor and play Eastward.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Coral Island
    Coral Island may take inspiration from many other whimsical sim adventures, but it’s presented in such a neatly packaged and polished manner that it feels oddly fresh, invoking nostalgia in a way that lingers in my memory. Whether it’s the beautifully illustrated characters available for romance or the excuse to explore the ocean’s depths in search of treasure, I couldn’t put Coral Island down. It swiftly became one of my favorite titles of the year. So, sit back, relax, and maybe even find love; regardless of your chosen path, Coral Island offers an experience that farming fans should not miss.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Aether & Iron
    Aether & Iron pulls players into the role of a well-written anti-heroine and a gorgeously-drawn art deco setting, and adds turn-based vehicular combat and a simple-but-effective RPG system to create a fantastic debut title for developer Seismic Squirrel that feels thematically relevant to our modern struggle. Its worldbuilding leaves a bit to be desired, but if you can take it for what it is, it delivers on its promises very well.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    PowerWash Simulator 2
    PowerWash 2 is a near-universal improvement on its already-great predecessor, fixing nearly every little frustration players might have had with the first title. It misses a few small steps in its additions to the formula, but delivers an overall more polished experience that feels like a major upgrade.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
    Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 builds upon the foundation that the first entry laid out and made the entire experience more accessible without taking away the challenge for genre lovers. There’s room for balance when switching between single and cooperative modes, but there is nothing more fun than taking down demons with a friend in this adventure. Do yourself a favor and pick this game up.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cult of the Lamb
    Cult of the Lamb has the addictive nature of most roguelike titles that will cause you to burn off several hours of the day. You’ll slowly hunt down heretic rivals through roguelike mechanics with the added layer the customization found in the village sim systems. As you keep the cultists satisfied, their loyalty grows, and you’ll fight the urge to become the twisted being who executed our poor lamb that started this adventure.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a collection of three of the most genre-defining releases in 3D platformer history. It brings these games together and makes them easily accessible to give gamers a chance to experience these titles for the first time or the hundredth. I’m left wishing that there was more included with the releases such as additional options or extras, but it’s undeniable that this is a must-play for Switch owners.
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