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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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    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Unbound
    Need for Speed Unbound is a game that favors glamor and style over substance. It’s an absolute visual and aural treat. Don’t get me wrong, the art direction is phenomenal, especially with the combination of unique cel-shaded effects and photo-realistic graphics. I mean, they even got A$AP Rocky to feature. I keep wanting to push the pedal to the metal and thoroughly enjoy what the game has to offer, but the endless bloat and grind to get there is beyond disheartening and frustrating. Criterion has promised free content updates in the future, so here’s to hoping it satisfies the needs of the Need for Speed community. But what Unbound has to offer at this moment is a high price tag, a cliche narrative, and an average racing experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Loca-Love My Commuting Crush
    Loca-Love My Commuting Crush is a quick and satisfying game to play alone on Friday night. It’s not dripping with fluffy romance like its predecessor, but it does provide a bit of substance that expands upon the better moments of storytelling this series offers. Regardless of why you play it, there’s enough to look forward to in the next installment, Loca-Love: My Pure Priestess.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Knight Witch
    Overall, despite its sudden difficulty spikes at specific points in the story or when fighting bosses, The Knight Witch is a great way to burn off some hours when you aren’t busy and for fans of on-rail arcade shooters. It’s fun to challenge yourself as you dodge bullets that the Golems and bosses fire as you attempt to take them down.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Slave Princess Sarah
    All things considered, Slave Princess Sarah is a decent and highly playable homage to the Game Boy classic Final Fantasy Adventure. It executes solid albeit dated gameplay mechanics in a game world that is methodically designed with swift pacing and features some really cool boss battles. However, most squeamish players will probably need to look past a lot of uncomfortable content and material to get to the genuine gameplay substance. As it stands, this one is largely for the intended subculture, and even the Game Boy novelty wears off rather quickly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hana's Campus Life!
    Hana's Campus Life is a well-paced visual novel that skillfully blends romance, comedy, and supernatural elements. The game follows Jeong Lee-Han and his roommate, Hana, as they navigate campus life and unravel Hana's mysterious origins. While the story's coincidences can sometimes feel too convenient, the engaging narrative, character interactions, and replayable routes make it a compelling read.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fate/Samurai Remnant - Record's Fragment: Bailong and the Crimson Demon
    Fate/Samurai Remnant Record’s Fragment: Bailong and the Crimson Demon is a satisfying capstone to these DLC scenarios. Despite the overly swift pacing and a somewhat weak new character, the premise and narrative do effective jobs at uniting the disparate main cast under a common cause. The multiple rewards achieved upon completion are also a neat touch, with two new playable Servants.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ratcheteer DX
    Ratcheteer DX is an enjoyable little adventure while it lasts, falling shy of being something truly great thanks to its own constraints. There are some enjoyable ideas here and the gameplay is rock solid though, it does a lot more things well than it doesn't.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha
    As great of a collection as Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is, shmup fans would probably already own each of the titles on Switch. However, this does allow them to own them all in one physical collection. There isn’t anything added to the collection either, so you’re pretty much just getting the games. Still, I’d say this is an excellent collection of the games, and the Strikers series makes it worth it in the end if you don’t already own them.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nimbus INFINITY
    Nimbus Infinity shows significant improvement when compared to its predecessor. The speed of the action fuels this experience, but mission pacing remains questionable. Still, the characters and story elements give players a reason to care. I mean, as if you needed any reason to jump into a mech and rain bullets on waves of enemies.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
    Harmony: The Fall of Reverie has an amazing presentation that gives narrative adventure fans a visual treat to watch as they progress the story. The branching paths carry some emotional weight, but the second half really drops the ball on keeping the plot consistent. If you’re up for a relaxing mystery that revolves around unique themes and characters, make this your next weekend game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chuusotsu! 1.5th Graduation: The Moving Castle
    This is a must-play visual novel for fans of the Chuusotsu! 1st Graduation, as it not only creates a new scenario that builds on the events established but also gives you more time with this charming cast of characters. Sadly, there isn’t too much outside of that, which has me waiting for a proper sequel to take the series to new heights.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten
    If you’re a prospective newcomer, I recommend playing the other titles before this one since its cast and depiction of the world are substantially better appreciated with context. Though, you won’t be lost if you choose this as your opening avenue.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Wild At Heart
    The Wild at Heart has a satisfying gameplay loop of resource management and exploration. The puzzles aren’t challenging, but they serve as an acceptable means to an end of pointing players where to go. The colors and tones of Fall present a cute, yet somber accent to the bittersweet plot of running away to a hopefully better place. Wake is provided with actions that are unique to him, such as his vacuum ability, but it doesn’t quite elevate the game to surpassing genre conventions. Potential buyers should focus on whether the mysterious environments and curious characters entice them, rather than the simply adequate puzzle elements.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Touhou Hyouibana ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers
    Touhou Hyouibana: Antinomy Of Common Flowers is a decent tag-team fighter with tight and enjoyable gameplay. The lack of an in-game move-list is confusing, but the fighting systems come naturally after a few matches. In execution, this is a bullet-hell fighter, and it provides that experience during every match.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Yuoni
    Yuoni doesn’t break new grounds in the first-person horror genre, but it offers an interesting premise of folklore that will definitely have you engaged for its short runtime. Its sound design is at the forefront of its jump scares, which is the crux of the most heart-racing moments. Still, repetitive level design, confusing direction, and limited exploration elements dampen the overall experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NEKOPARA After
    Nekopara After offers a heartfelt yet compact continuation of the beloved catgirl visual novel series. While it delivers the long-anticipated sister route with emotional sincerity and signature charm, its brevity and limited cast interactions may leave fans craving a more definitive farewell.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    BioMotor Unitron
    The Neo Geo Pocket Selection has been an enjoyable revival of titles that never made it to the mainstream despite their quality. Biomotor Unitron is one such title that I’m sure mecha fans would enjoy. What hurts it the most is that, beyond its repetitive nature and lack of narrative substance, the new package doesn’t actually try to enhance the experience, simply going with the features that every previous Neo Geo Pocket title had on Switch.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
    Despite my moderate level of enjoyment, I’d still hesitate to recommend Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition unless you have a notable affinity with action games from the early to mid-2010s. Its drab and monotonous open world doesn’t do its bland exposition any favors. Nevertheless, the combat, customization, and puzzle design may win over the more patient types. Regarding this boosted port, it doesn’t warrant a replay for the average player by any means, but if you’re a veteran or new fan, there’s enough justification for giving this release a whirl.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Recall: Empty Wishes
    A gripping psychological thriller with a unique narrative structure, Recall: Empty Wishes blends emotional depth with light puzzle-solving. While its storytelling is compelling and its presentation beautifully detailed, occasional plot holes and unclear objectives hold it back from perfection.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Circus Electrique
    Circus Electrique is enjoyable not only for its accurate depiction of the Victorian era aesthetic but also for its distinctive class and combat system and flexibility found in creating lineup combinations. The idea behind the game’s creation is innovative, but what it offers in creativity lacks execution. Several thematic elements make it stand out from typical genre tropes, yet I can’t help but feel that it would have been better served if it had focused on polishing its foundation.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Piczle Cross: Rune Factory
    You're likely to know whether you will enjoy Piczle Cross: Rune Factory at a glance and it provides the kind of comfortable nonogram puzzling that many gamers have come to enjoy over the years. It's Rune Factory stylings are decent, but don't elevate the game beyond what it is at heart. Which for a puzzle game as engaging as this, isn't exactly a bad thing. Better to not spoil the broth with too many ingredients.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sweep the Board!
    Demon Slayer: Sweep The Board offers a delightful twist on the party game genre by infusing it with the charm and style of the Demon Slayer universe. The game is well-suited for family play, featuring a variety of mini-games that, while sometimes lacking in creativity, provide enough entertainment for casual gameplay sessions. The board game mechanics, including item use and goal achievement, add strategic depth, making each round both fun and unpredictable.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Steins;Gate 0
    While I was in no means thrilled about the conclusion, the game’s other mysteries, tense atmosphere, and the masterful soundtrack did keep me going, and I enjoyed taking the time to go through it. I certainly had more fun playing it than finishing it. Also, the anime adaptation is absolutely amazing! I wonder how that happened.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Song of Horror
    Song of Horror tries its best to be a swan song of survival horror and acts as a return to form. However, frustrating puzzles and random deaths cause unexpected hang-ups on the experience. Yes, I remember when saving was limited to Ink Ribbons, but at least there was a choice in that feature. Still, there’s a lot to enjoy about this episodic nightmare.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bye Sweet Carole
    Bye Sweet Carole is a visually captivating horror puzzle adventure that channels the charm of 90s animation with a twisted fairy tale atmosphere. Set in the mysterious Bunny Hall, players follow Lana Benton through a surreal narrative filled with clever puzzles, eerie enemies, and creative transformations. While the game dazzles with its presentation and imagination, its lack of narrative clarity and occasional gameplay frustrations hold it back from greatness.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fairy Tail 2
    Fairy Tail 2 may be a flawed experience in that its storytelling is marred by horrid pacing and missed opportunities. Still, the character events and gameplay are worthwhile and addictive for longtime fans; it’s a decently evolved sequel that made me more invested in this familiar cast than before, making me hope for a 100-Years Quest follow-up where more care is put into the narrative.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Out of Line
    Out of Line doesn’t break the mold of adventure games but still manages to offer a straightforward puzzle experience through a gorgeous hand-painted world. There’s fun to found during each movement of gameplay, but the lack of challenge and the minimalistic narrative doesn’t make for an engaging time. It’s a low-impact puzzle adventure that could easily be enjoyed for a nice afternoon game session.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Marvel's Avengers
    Marvel’s Avengers isn’t the superhero adventure I was hoping for, but it is an adventure I didn’t mind playing through. There are moments of gameplay where you feel like a member of the Avengers, but that requires you to look past some repetitive stage designs and surface-level combat systems. Regardless, there’s no doubt that there’s plenty of fun to be found here, and I’ll for sure keep my cape ready for any future experiences this game offers.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    IdolDays
    IdolDays is yet another entry in this series, and it doesn’t try to be anything else. Maybe I’m just getting used to them, but I enjoyed the ups and downs this story presented, along with the goal of overcoming the hand you were dealt in life and facing your fears. It’s just a low impact, short romance, and nothing more.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    RPG Maker MV
    RPG Maker MV is a decent port of a 5-year-old game development toolset made available for console players. It takes time to understand and hours of patience to truly get the hang of, but those that make the most out of it are in for a world of possibilities. This series has evolved over the years to handle any type of adventure that a user would want to create. This console version only opens that door to more unique adventures.
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