PC Games' Scores

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For 1,537 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Elden Ring
Lowest review score: 12 Ride to Hell: Retribution
Score distribution:
1541 game reviews
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We Were Here Forever is with the right partner a really unigue cooperative experience. The puzzles are difficult und sometimes even a little too hard. Don’t even bother with checking the hints the game offers you, most of the time they won’t be helpful at all. We strongly recommend finding someone to play with beforehand, because you need to communicate nonstop in order to escape. But overall We Were Here Forever feels better than its prequel.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The first Visual Novel actually made by the creators of The Dark Eye. The story seems like the generic thing someone would do for their very first tabletop campaign, so it kind of fits for the very first installment. However, if you are a Fan of the Dark Eye, you’ll definitely enjoy this Visual Novel a lot! Especially with these beautiful visuals.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Evil Dead The Game is great and bloody fun for an occasional session with friends. After a while though the gameplay gets too repetitive and the game lacks content. It's okay for now and then, but it fails to motivate over a longer period of time.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Evil Dead The Game captures the essence of the franchise perfectly. It's funny, it's bloody and sometimes even a bit scary. Unfortunately the gameplay is very repetitive and doesn't motivate longer than for a few sessions in a row.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Long stretches of treading water and laborious conversations make for an extremely passive and not very fullfilling gameplay-experience...There might be a – well, moderately - beautiful swan hidden in this ugly duckling. However it only reveals itself to those, who are prepared to approach the title with lots of love and goodwill.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While not as fast or manageable as the original PC release, Endzone still is one of the better city building games on Xbox. The addition of the first DLC is a welcome one, even though the price tag of 50 bucks seems a little steep.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While the solid gameplay from the PC version stays untouched, the new controls make it a little more difficult to keep track of bigger towns and all their similar looking buildings. The sluggish performance in later areas of the game make it even more clear that the PS5 version is not quite on par with the PC original.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    I’ve played all sorts of Souls-likes, including some made primarily for mobile platforms, which is to say that I don’t necessarily need the highest production standards to enjoy the core formula. I’d be willing to forgive the laughable presentation, if the gameplay wasn’t equally bad. The game feels bad to control, the animations are stiff and clunky, the user interface is a farce, the level environments are criminally boring, crafting equipment is annoying and tedious, the bossfights are terribly designed – there’s next to nothing here that isn’t subpar. Granted, there are a few good ideas and boss mechanics in there, but all of them are either poorly executed or half-hearted. Dolmen is not only the worst Souls-like I’ve played yet, it’s also a good contender for one of this year’s worst games.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    At the bottom line, I nevertheless think, that King Arthur: Knight's Tale is a real diamond in the rough. If NeocoreGames continues to improve the concept just a little, we could see a Tactival RPG milestone coming from this studio.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With an addictive gameplay loop, lots of upgrades and an insane amount of satisfying weapons, Nightmare Reaper is easily one of the best singleplayer shooters of the year.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Teardown excels in combining complete destruction and plotting the perfect heist while offering a lot of tools and several different areas.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The story of Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is interesting and exciting. It’s a classic point&click adventure in a modern look and a modern setting. Funny characters and beautiful locations round off a great adventure game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Improved in every single aspect, Rogue Legacy 2 is not only a fantastic sequel, it's simply one of the best rogue-lites we've played in years.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you liked the first one, you will love Rogue Legacy 2.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Trek to Yomi is a missed opportunity. This game was made by real fans of Japanese cinema, who are very aware of the genre. The rudimentary gameplay however, thoroughly falls short.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    I don't know who thought this was a good idea. There are so many jobs out there that could be turned into an interesting and entertaining simulator game. But road maintenance is definitely none of them.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nintendo Switch Sports has a few flaws, but overall it’s just as fun as the version we probably all played when we were younger. Especially soccer was a nice addition while badminton is rather disappointing.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MotoGP 22 could be such a great game, if there wouldn’t be issues with the AI. The gameplay is great and a big step forward for the franchise. The extensive license package and the career mode makes the official game of the MotoGP championship long term satisfying. But the AI confouds the races most of the time with a bumper car event.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MotoGP 22 could be such a great game, if there wouldn’t be issues with the AI. The gameplay is great and a big step forward for the franchise. The extensive license package and the career mode makes the official game of the MotoGP championship long term satisfying. But the AI confouds the races most of the time with a bumper car event.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for challenging gameplay, this isn’t the game for you. However, what it lacks in substance, The Artful Escape more than makes up for in style.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    These might be the best games in the Assassin’s Creed series of games, and they play as good on Switch as on any other platform. Some gameplay mechanics haven’t aged well, but overall, there’s a lot of fun to be had.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you like retro-style brawlers, River City Girls Zero is the right game for you; if you can life with things like laggy controls and a rather short play time, that is.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    After more than 40 hours spent with 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, I have witnessed a consistently impressive story with a fitting ending. I have met a wonderful cast of loveable and unique characters. I have enjoyed endlessly addicting combat between Sentinel against Deimos, and read every intriguing mystery file. This is a game like no other. In confidently sticking to its unconventional ideas, it may alienate some. However, those who connect with it are in for a wonderful time. Even after fully completing 13 Sentinels, its story, characters and fighting sequences continue to stay on my mind. I already miss it to the point that I want to start playing it all over again.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The games are mostly great, the form in which they are presented is not, for playing them via streaming is a buggy chore. What could have been a treat for fans of the series ends up being a disappointment.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    All in all, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has sadly been a frustrating experience for me. World design and presentation, with John William's classic score and the beautiful graphics, are top notch, but the gameplay and quest design got redundant only after few hours.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    All in all, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has sadly been a frustrating experience for me. World design and presentation, with John William's classic score and the beautiful graphics, are top notch, but the gameplay and quest design got redundant only after few hours.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    All in all, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has sadly been a frustrating experience for me. World design and presentation, with John William's classic score and the beautiful graphics, are top notch, but the gameplay and quest design got redundant only after few hours.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Weird West is a mix between Red Dead Redemption and Desperados. The five episodes of the game are telling a brilliant story and it’s amazing, how every choice you make, has consequences for the outcome. The dynamic world of the West makes the game to one of the best RPGs of the year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In its core the Console Edition of Crusader Kings 3 remains the great strategy game that we know from the PC. The port comes with some good ideas for the controls, but the playing experience is somewhat different. Mostly because information or functions had to be moved to unfamiliar places and are sometimes cumbersome to find.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands takes the proven Borderlands formula and puts it in a crazy fantasy world and it works just as great. The gameplay loop is insanely fun just like you would expect from a Borderlands game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There‘s something magical about Kirby’s new adventure. It brings back that childlike joy which comes from exploring a big museum, library or department store. The game is easy enough to pick up, but also more challenging than recent outings of the pink puffball. In some places, it is breathtakingly beautiful, while in others, it is just cute, silly fun. It may have a nonsensical story, it may not be a next grand open-world adventure, but Kirby and the Forgotten Land is wonderful nonetheless. It is pure joy from start to finish.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There is much more to Tunic than what meets the eye. Just be ready for a challenge.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    When it comes to presenting an accurate and impressively detailed version of Tokyo, Ghostwire makes a great first impression. Despite literally being a ghost town, the city feels alive and captures neon-soaked pop-culture as well as ancient mythology and folklore. The two main characters deliver a convincing performance, too, and their story is entertaining, despite being quite short. Everything else, though – the combat system, the progression and the quest design – is the bare minimum of what’s acceptable from a big budget open world game. The combat, while fun to a degree, is especially thin with just three laughable spells and enemies without any special tactics or weakpoints. The unlockable upgrades are boring and unoriginal and the side quests, while having interesting setups, are mostly short and lack satisfying payoffs. Still, there is fun to be had in exploring ghost-infested Tokyo – it’s just not a creative, unique sort of fun, but rather a pretty mindless and extremely familiar one.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Badass fights, a great score and some tough as nails bossfights make Strangers of Paradise a worthy Final Fantasy spin-off. If you’re in for a great story, look elsewhere.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Some severe technical problems make it so that the last-gen version of Strangers of Paradise cannot really be recommended. Buy it if you have no other means of playing it and desperately want to do so, otherwise PC or PS5/Xbox Series should be your platform of choice.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    GTA 5 is still a masterpiece. The open world is fantastic, the presentation is brilliant, the characters are well-written and the varied gameplay is still a lot of fun. Thanks to the technical improvements of the remastered version for PS5 the game still feels fresh and the gameplay is even better because of up to 60 fps in the two performance modes.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may take some time to really appreciate some of Tunics design choices and the difficulty could put some people off. But once it clicks, Tunic is a smartly designed action adventure that offers a fresh take on the established Zelda formula.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WWE 2K22 is a step forward, but not the fresh start the fans were hoping for. Although the game is much more fun than its predecessors because of the improved gameplay mechanics, it still has some technical issues and some of the game modes are rather disappointing.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WWE 2K22 is a lot of fun because the gameplay is faster, better and more fluent than in its predecessors. On the other hand it still has some technical flaws and some of the game modes – especially the extremely boring MyRise story mode – are rather disappointing.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Polyphony Digital’s latest outing puts itself into pole position with a game that brings the series back to its roots. The amount of content is gigantic, the driving feels great and the graphics are superb. A true winner.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A fun and charming funracer. It stands to question though why you’d need this game when there’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which does everything Chocobo GP does, but better.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mixing Final Fantasy Tactics with Octophath Traveler’s aesthetics, Triangle Strategy nevertheless stands on its own and is one of Nintendo Switch’s finest games in the genre.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Oh my. Platinum Games is one of Japan’s finest developers when it comes to action games, but this one is a real stinker and not worthy of the studio’s name. Babylon’s Fall? More like Babylon’s fail.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Repetitive, ugly and lacking everything resembling fun, Babylon’s Fall is a mystery, and the mystery is: Why does it even exist?
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Powerslave Exhumed is a remarkable remaster that successfully combines both the original Saturn and Playstation versions. It's dated, of course, but still surprisingly fun. If you enjoy classic FPS games in the vein of Doom, you're in for a treat.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While not as punchy as Doom Eternal, the energetic, over-the-top combat is fluid, satisfying and by far the best aspect of Shadow Warrior 3. Everything else, however, seems like a big step back from its predecessor: Repetitive parkour segments, terrible writing, bland level design and a limited supply of weapons are not quite enough to carry the game through its playtime, which clocks around six hours or so. With no coop and very little reason to give it another go, the asking price seems a bit steep as well.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The games of the Gothic series had a decisive influence on my childhood and Piranha Bytes as developers have always had a special place in my heart. This atmosphere and credibility in a game world can hardly be found in any other role-playing game to this day. But the magic has slowly faded for me. Yes, Elex 2 also pushes the right buttons and the first chapters were among the best the studio has produced in years. So I could easily overlook the once again mediocre battle system and the weak technology. But I was all the more horrified when this whole structure began to crumble halfway through and completely collapsed towards the end. Piranha Bytes should have focused less on the long playing time and more on a consistently strong atmosphere and quest-design.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Elden Ring absolutely manages to deliver on what was promised, and is, despite some minor annoyances, one of the finest gaming experiences I’ve had in years. That’s not only due to the rock-solid gameplay foundation, with its flexible class system, versatile weapons and progression mechanics. It’s also not only because of the morbid, dense atmosphere and the mysterious, captivating setting. It isn’t even solely the open world, which makes me want to spend every spare second exploring it with its gorgeous, monumental vistas and densely packed locations. Instead, the masterful combination of all these great qualities is what really makes Elden Ring special. Yes, the game has stopped me in my tracks multiple times, forcing me to leave bosses and places for later due to the somewhat slower progression system. But every time it does, it offers up dozens of other locations to test my mettle, become stronger and more skilled. And this cycle of trial and triumph is so immensely engaging that it’s going to keep me entertained for months to come.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While Reverie Knights Tactics has some novel ideas for its turn-based battles, it falls short in just every other aspect. Its exploration is bland, its story lacklustre and its visuals unappealing. With a tighter focus on what works, this game could have been promising. As it stands, however, the experience of playing this RPG is ultimately an unsatisfying one.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    If you have a friend at your side, Zorya can be a lot of fun and its novel concept proves to be something really special. However, some small flaws hold it back from being unreservedly recommendable.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Creative Assembly goes big with this final outing of the Warhammer trilogy. For veterans, it offers large amounts of content, most notably a total of eight playable races as well as an enhanced diplomacy system. However, it is also the first Total War game that considers new players by giving them a lengthy prologue campaign for learning the ropes. The game is still difficult though and suffers in parts from weak AI. Nevertheless, it is an amazing new title for the series – for newcomers and veterans alike.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sifu is an incredibly frustrating, yet amazingly rewarding experience. Those who seek an unforgiving but mostly fair challenge will find something truly special with this Kung-Fu-game. It’s visuals and style are fantastic, as well as it’s stunning soundtrack! Yet, those who are easily annoyed by difficult games should be aware, that Sifu does not offer any easy-modes or level-checkpoints. It is uncompromising to the bone.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lost Ark finally made its way to the west and – despite the unfulfilling PvE content – it proved a successful third attempt for developer Smilegate and Amazon. It is not a perfect game. Some content is still missing, the story is mediocre and classes are bafflingly gender locked. However, from the 15 distinct and intriguing playable classes to the beautiful world design, there is much fun to be had with the game. Lost Ark is already brimming with content and with even more to look forward to the world of Arkesia has a bright future ahead of itself.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    OlliOlli World is pure fun. It is well structured and offers both experienced and new players multiple ways to enjoy the game to their liking. Great music, a wonderful artstyle and a motivating leaderboard system make Olli Olli World an incredibly enjoyable experience, regardless *of* experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dying Light 2 is an ambitious sequel that puts a lot of emphasis on story and decisions. Paired with fun parkour mechanics and visceral combat, the game raises huge expectations in its opening chapters. However, it starts to get a little repetitive after a while. There is just not enough weapon variety and meaningful loot, and the story suffers from a lame villain and an overall unsatisfying ending. It's still a good game all things considered, but certainly not the masterpiece we all hoped it would be.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lacuna is a wonderful indie detective game in which you have to solve the murder of a politician. The graphics are really nice, as are the atmosphere and the sound. There’s a lot of great twists and turns regarding the story, resulting in several different outcomes, depending on the player’s choices. Overall a clear recommendation.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach tries to convince with his new gameplay mechanics but doesn't achieve this in the most parts. The only really horrible things are the bugs and the game could be so much better with more development time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Expeditions: Rome is a solid RPG with diverse tactical combat, a thrilling story and challenging decisions that can alter the fate of characters, your own family and even the roman republic.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Six Inches Under is just as good as the original Supraland, even though it's a little smaller in scope and there are only a few new mechanics. Combat is toned down significantly this time, which leaves even more room for fun exploration and cleverly designed puzzles that will keep you hooked for up to 20 hours.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Windjammers 2 is really good for what it is. If, like me, you can have fun with such small titles and don't always expect so much, you've come to the right place. There's no fuss or waiting around to get into a match. It only takes a few seconds from the start of the game to the first round. Despite this apparent simplicity, the gameplay convinces with enough depth. The nice optics including catchy character designs and the appropriate music are also to be positively emphasized. But what speaks most for Windjammers is their uniqueness. You don't see a sports game that goes in the direction of a fighting game and primarily relies on throwing Frisbees every day. I'm just hoping for a lot more content in the future.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This coop-shooter is neither really good nor really bad. It borrows different elements out from other games, but ultimately fails to combine them in a way, the majority would like. It’s still worth a look, since some people will like the mixture.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nobody Saves the World can be a lot of fun. Its mechanics are solid, it is visually pleasing and the music fits the game incredibly well. But the repetitive gameplay loop keeps it from becoming something special, therefore only making it something decent.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    God of War on PC is even better than before: Great graphics, a rich narrative and fantastic combat make it an experience you cannot miss.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Gunk is a wonderful game about good friends Rani and Beck. They have a small scavening business and harvest resources in order to sell them. The fascinating story begins as soon as you land on a planet full of disgusting gunk. Once you cleared it up you can see the fantastic and colorful world that is hidden underneath the slime. Soon they even found signs of an ancient civilization. They realized that they have to discover the secret of the colorful planet in order to remove the gunk and save the former inhabitants from the threat.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Playing Thunder Tier One feels like babysitting in a warzone. It is stressful, annoying and overall just not enjoyable, especially when playing alone.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Icarus is a hardcore survival game with an innovative concept. Despite its great potential, the story is non-existent. The game punishes playing alone and is in dire need of some polishing when it comes to enemy AI and bugs.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It’s a great feeling to finally see all the characters from LoL you know and love being used in a fully-fledged singleplayer game. Ruined King has its shortcomings, but overall, it is a heck of a good time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A sweet adventure in a lovingly designed world. Apart from the inaccurate controls, it's a real fun game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the better rhythm games, which also offers good long-term motivation. And that for little money.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While only six hours long, this is a great addition to the original Shadow Tactics. Varied missions, likeable characters and plenty of tactical puzzles make Aiko's Choice an easy recommendation, especially if you enjoyed the main game and don't expect anything drastically new. Because sometimes 'more of the same' is exactly what we need.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Solar Ash almost puts you in a trance-like state as you fluently move through gorgeous and varied worlds full of space magic. When it comes to side missions, dialogues and upgrades, though, the game slams the brakes a little too hard.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    When it comes to combining fluid combat with a gorgeous open world, Halo Infinite is an astounding success. In terms of story, side activities and indoor level design however, this entry leaves much to be desired. The multiplayer is a beast of its own, merging modern design choices with many traditional qualities. Even if you usually don't go for free to play games, this is easily one of the best Halo Multiplayer experiences in a long time.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A mediocre simulation that only people interested in politics will enjoy.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There is always something fascinating about space. If it's done as well as in Chorus, I would love to just fly around and explore the star systems. But in a shooter, of course, the fights are in the foreground and luckily they work flawlessly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It‘s repetitive, the bosses are bland and that there isn’t an option to play online with friends is a missed opportunity. Overall, though, the charming atmosphere which captures the essence of Asterix & Obelix quite well compensates for are lot of these annoyances. Also, it’s just a lot of fun to beat up Romans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An extremely well-done genre mix with massive battles and fantastic graphics. Both the base building and the RTS elements work extremely well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Would offer several hours of fun and joy. If only the technical flaws weren't so serious - from bugs to crashes.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A relaxed chaos full of cute little animals that you shouldn't miss, as long as you can overlook minor bugs.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The new Farming Simulator gives fans exactly what the want.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Don’t go into Football Manager 2022 hoping for great presentation or spectacular graphics, for you’re not gonna get it. No, this is more like „Looking at Excel Sheets: The Game“, but for what it is worth, it excels at that (pun very much intended). It’s complex, it’s slow, but if you find your way into it, it is also extremely satisfying once you get the hang of it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Job Job makes what is an otherwise passable collection special, for it is one of the best games in the history of Jackbox Party Pack. If you are already a fan of the series and like to play it at parties, this one can’t be missed.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Inscryption is a masterpiece. It combines rogue-like elements with card-based gameplay and brings with it with one of the best stories we’ve experienced in a long time. The only real criticism we have is the relatively short time it took us to beat the game. Nonetheless, Inscryption is one of the best games of the year, indie or otherwise.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Short, charming, sweet as pie and overall, just an absolutely wholesome experience: A Short Hike may not bring with it big set pieces, a complex story or a whole lot of gameplay systems. But it has more heart than a lot of other games combined, which makes it something truly special.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is a very good detective game. It gives us the illusion of being a true master detective. The game world is a great alternative to London. Sadly, there’s one serious flaw: Chapter One is too easy with barely any real puzzles around. However, it’s still a must-have for any fan of Sherlock Holmes, if only to see how the young Holmes became the Detective we all love.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disciples: Liberation takes us on an epic adventure through a Dark Fantasy world that is filled with conflict and pain. The compelling narrative, characters and the tough decisions you have to make again and again to balance your standing in the four factions are what drives this game forward. The gameplay alone wouldn’t be able to motivate us for the 80 hour adventure, it is just to simple. The combat rarely presents a challenge and with the abundance of resources loses are easily replaced. We still had a lot of fun, since the roleplay aspect of the game works well enough.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Battlefield 2042 had the Matchball against Call of Duty in 2021. When Fans were disappointed about the first look on Vanguard, Battlefield came as the Savior. But they dropped the Ball. Battlefield 2042 is a good game with great moments, but behind every new design decision is a big, fat “BUT”. The new Specialists are a great way to diversify the Gameplay and gives freedom to the players, BUT they kill the Teamplay with this new freedom. Hazard Zone has some great moments in it, BUT the devs forgot motivational systems for gamers to play it long time. The Gameplay is a good mix of the best Battlefields, BUT there are bugs all over the place. That’s all things that can be managed with patches and content updates in the future, but that should not be the standard for a release version. If DICE and EA would have delayed Battlefield 2042 maybe for six months, they could have made a masterpiece. Now it’s another blow in the buggy reputation of the franchise.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Jurassic World: Evolution 2 brings some cool new features and content to the table that elevates it over its predecessor. The story campaign is a bit short and lacks in a compelling narrative and challenge. But the Chaos Theory missions make more than up for that. The increased complexity and depth in a lot of game systems are exactly what the game needed. And in the end the game draws a lot from the unbowed fascination for dinosaurs.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're into open worlds and extreme sports, Riders Republic is great. At least for about twenty hours. The world is gigantic and because of the intuitive controls the different sports are all fun to play. But Riders Republic falls into the same trap as its predecessor Steep, when it promises endless fun, but after a while there is no content anymore, if you are not willing to grind and play the same events over and over again. Besides there are technical issues with the Mass Races. It is always a gamble, if the race works or you get kicked out of the session.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Vanguard brings the franchise back to the roots. Not only because of the world war 2 setting, also because of the slower gameplay in comparison with a lot of other games of the franchise. The short, action-packed campaign is fun to play and the story of the historic inspired main characters is captivating. The multiplayer has a good balance, a neat pacing and offers with sixteen 6vs6 maps a good change. The Zombies mode is unfortunately the big weakness of Vanguard. It’s fun to play, but still missing a lot of content like the story and the popular Easter eggs.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is a really smart horror game in disguise. The visual novel plays with your expectations, your knowledge of video games and the standards of the genre. Every player who loves well written stories should give the game a chance, although it starts really slow and you have to click through a lot of very boring dialogue before it really begins. But don’t have any expectations for the additional content in the Plus! version. The prequel chapters are pretty dull and add nothing interesting to the main story.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Age of Empires 4 is clearly not a bad RTS. Considering the constant drought in the genre, the game is probably the best that could have happened for fans at the moment. However we wish the developers would have shown more courage. In the end the game is too similar to Age of Empires 2, it goes the safety route, not risking to do something wrong. And all of that without ever reaching the same atmosphere or charm that made the second entry so great. It is hard to think of reasons why a player who still has a lot of fun with the Definitive Edition of Age 2 should switch to this game. But whoever gets drawn by the small improvements like the new wall system or the gameplay differences between the civilizations can look forward to a great RTS package with many hours of fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The three Crysis games still look great on modern PCs and are a lot fun, which raises the question if we really needed these remasters in the first place. The first Crysis Remastered is somewhat of a mixed bag, in some regards better, in others subpar to the amazing PC original. Crysis 2 however looks noticably crisper with some nice visual touches like raytraced reflections, sharper textures and improved lighting. The third remaster received less attention in comparison, up to a point where one might ask if a simple patch would have sufficed. Which brings us to the consoles, because this is where the three remasters really shine: No matter on which plattform you play, the console versions are greatly improved with smoother framerates and sharper image quality that outshines the original Xbox 360 and PS3 releases in every possible way.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's not a problem that House of Ashes tells a different story than the one I imagined. But a good story to replace it would have been nice. In the end, however, I was left dissatisfied, and the technical flaws are not even taken into account, they are added. With Man of Medan and Little Hope, I found it easier to forgive these stumbling blocks as the plot grabbed me more.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As someone who wasn't too familiar with either the anime or the manga for Demon Slayer, I had a lot of fun with this game. I will probably even watch the anime now to see what happens next. One might think that the game had done its job. But does it offer enough to entice newbies who aren't playing it for a test to pay full price instead of just watching the anime? I do not think so. If you are a fan of Demon Slayer and fighting games, you will love this game. But if you are looking for an introduction to the world of Demon Slayer like me, you should at least wait for a discount.
    • PC Games
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Monkey Ball has what fans expect from it: cute monkeys rolling around in plastic balls. It’s suitable for beginners as well as for more experienced players. You can also play online against players all over the world. Overall, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania plays it safe and satisfies fans of the series by doing so.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Medieval Dynasty feels unfinished in many ways. Yes, it looks amazing and does a great job bringing the middle ages to life. The negatives overshadow the positives, however. The story is missing synchronization and traveling the vast distances between villages is exhausting because of missing fast travel points. There are many more things that really frustrated us. If you are not in for the interesting setting, there’s really not that much here to have fun with.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In Sound Mind is a solid horror game brought down by massive problems. It never runs smoothly and the controls are imprecise. The worst part during our time with the game was when we had to circumvent a game-breaking bug by triggering another bug on purpose.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hot Wheels Unleashed could have been such a great game, but wasted his potential. Basically, it’s a fun arcade racer with an interesting setting which it barely uses in interesting ways. Also, the multiplayer is broken. Nevertheless, despite its flaws, Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fun racing game. Just don’t expect anything extraordinary.

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