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For 3,864 reviews, this publication has graded:
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  • 5% same as the average critic
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On average, this publication grades 2.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 98 Crysis
Lowest review score: 7 NRA Varmint Hunter
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,079 out of 3864
  2. Mixed: 1,413 out of 3864
  3. Negative: 372 out of 3864
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Celeste
    An engaging, vibrant and challenging platformer that adds narrative to a genre often shy of it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
    A rich world and amazing dungeon design more than make up for dips in the story.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Samurai Gunn
    An exciting, kinetic single-screen multiplayer with excellent level design, but little to reward the solo player.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MechWarrior 4: Black Knight Expansion
    It’s quite fun being “bad” for a change. [Jan 2002, p.73]
    • PC Gamer
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Awesomenauts
    Awesomenauts has fantastic potential, but is not quite there. Tweaks to the balancing and AI will make this one a star.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hidden & Dangerous 2
    If you like tactical shooters and you're into WWII, you must have this game. [Jan 2004, p.112]
    • PC Gamer
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2
    Blending classic stealth mechanics with puzzle-y sniping, Contracts 2 gets the job done.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
    A brutally enjoyable stealth shooter that revisits and builds on the success of the original Escape from Butcher Bay. [May 2009, p.84]
    • PC Gamer
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
    Gorgeous and endearing, Rift Apart is a supremely likable adventure and a solid port—but at this price, it's hard to recommend over more substantial experiences.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Chessmaster 10th Edition
    As complete a chess package as you could want, although it's missing a few friendly touches. [Oct 2004, p.88]
    • PC Gamer
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rust
    Rust is a malicious experience rife with betrayal, cruelty and greed. That can make it both frustrating and sublime in equal doses.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Warzone
    The heights of Warzone 2’s combat and stunning map design are held down by a rocky launch rife with issues.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
    The true Achilles heel of Substance is hardware support. [July 2003, p.92]
    • PC Gamer
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sam & Max Episode 103: The Mole, the Mob and the Meatball
    The third episode maintains the series' excellent standard for laugh-out-loud writing and voice-over work, and the puzzles, while tilting toward the easy side, are enjoyable and witty. [Apr 2007, p.54]
    • PC Gamer
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rain World
    Few will see the more remote corners of Rain World’s relentlessly dire stretch, but those who do are unlikely to forget the experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battlefield 4: Second Assault
    BF4: Second Assault is a sound purchase. [June 2014, p.81]
    • PC Gamer
      • Posted Apr 29, 2014
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    PowerWash Simulator 2
    A delightfully monotonous chore sim that tweaks the original powerwashing formula just enough.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dark Age of Camelot: Trials of Atlantis
    The fixed nature of the Trials precludes major excitement once you've burned through them. But for the money, this pack offers a fun Atlantean holiday. [July 2004, p.75]
    • PC Gamer
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DiRT Rally
    It's not a sim, but it's the best rally game in years.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar
    But, overall, Lord of the Rings Online serves as proof that a major license can inspire an excellent MMO that immerses you in a beloved setting. [Aug 2007, p.58]
    • PC Gamer
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos
    My problem with I-War 2 is its vertical learning curve...Combat is brutal and fleeting — some dogfights ended in my destruction just scant seconds after the first shot was fired.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stardew Valley
    Stardew Valley’s blend of pixel charm and gentle pacing makes for an excellent little escape.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    System Shock
    It might be a little conservative, but this is a smart, faithful remake and easily the de facto way to play System Shock in the modern era.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned
    The gameplay is quite excellent, but Tim Curry is so off-putting that it almost makes this one a tough call. [Mar 2000, p.90]
    • PC Gamer
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NHL Eastside Hockey Manager
    A strong sports sim, with depth to spare. [Jan 2005, p.83]
    • PC Gamer
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA 2001 Major League Soccer
    In a field of one, it's king. [Feb 2001, p.71]
    • PC Gamer
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
    Other than its being a bit too simplistic, I have no complaints about this game. It's the best PC Potter yet. [Feb 2004, p.88]
    • PC Gamer
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EVERYTHING
    Funny, philosophical, and deeply, deeply weird, there’s nothing else quite like Everything on PC.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SOMA
    A masterpiece of audio and visual design, SOMA is atmospheric, cerebral, and occasionally frustrating.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gothic 3
    A good RPG provides players with the opportunity to role-play characters of their choosing through an experience that's ultimately personalized by their decisions. Judged on that basis, this game delivers in spades. [Feb. 2007, p.60]
    • PC Gamer
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