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For 1,179 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 44% higher than the average critic
  • 9% same as the average critic
  • 47% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Knuckle Sandwich
Lowest review score: 20 Super Street: The Game
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 636 out of 1179
  2. Mixed: 480 out of 1179
  3. Negative: 63 out of 1179
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
    Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream is the best installment in the franchise yet. The vast innovations made to the alchemy gameplay loop make sure that the franchise's main selling point is the best it has ever been. Not only will Atelier fans love this, but just about any JRPG fan will have a great time playing it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Olija
    Olija is a unique, intriguing adventure that brings players to a strange land. It isn't long but its length is enough. The visuals and atmosphere are first-rate, as are the combat and level design. All of that makes it an easy game to recommend.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Paradise Killer
    Paradise Killer is an exceptionally enjoyable piece of entertainment. I loved the world and characters and I loved solving the mystery. Anyone who enjoys piecing things together and carefully combing over a digital world for goodies will likely be elated by what's on offer.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tails of Iron
    Tails of Iron could go deeper on the story and lighter on the backtracking, but if it ever gets a sequel I hope it maintains obvious love seen in the art direction and design.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    11-11: Memories Retold
    Remembering those who fought, died, and lived through the First World War, 11-11: Memories Retold captures your imagination with vivid artistic presentation. Despite not being an action-packed or violent war game, it manages to pack a hefty emotional punch.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    In Sound Mind
    A psychological horror game with a focus on narrative consistency and gameplay variety, In Sound Mind is a great time due to excellent pacing, level design, and pure ingenuity, even if it's not particularly scary.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Someday You'll Return
    Someday You'll Return is an immensely rewarding game with excellent visuals, world design, and storytelling. Poor signposting and trial-and-error can lead to frustration, but the experience is very much worth it regardless.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Narita Boy
    Narita Boy is among the best Metroidvanias in recent years. Its beautiful world, surprisingly emotional story, and diverse enemy pool will leave you wanting more from its short run time.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stela
    Stela is a nice break from the hectic shooters and other competitive style games. It opts for impeccable sounds and visual design in order to convey emotion throughout the three-hour playtime. But, don't let the overall length steer you away from something that's more akin to a short story than a full, AAA produced title. It's a worthy experience from start to finish, providing the right escape for those without a lot of free time on their hands.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Act of Aggression
    Eugen have taken the classic RTS formula and created a compelling and fun strategy game. Well worth your money.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears Tactics
    Though not without flaws, Gears Tactics meets and exceeds expectations. Fluid and fast-paced action, along with tactical decisions, will keep you on the move. Meanwhile, brutal firefights and executions, as well as battles against massive bosses, punctuate a Gears of War experience for an entirely different genre.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Deathloop
    Outside of some annoying crashes and mishaps, Deathloop remains a stellar game with a brilliant premise, refreshing mechanics, and delightful characters. You'll repeat the same day and retread the same paths over and over. But, replayability is enhanced given how you'll discover new secrets and abilities to help you progress.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Encased: a sci-fi post-apocalyptic RPG
    Some jank does not stop Encased from being one of the most ambitious and greatest CRPGs in years.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One Finger Death Punch 2
    With hyper-fast action and super addictive gameplay, One Finger Death Punch 2 is a near perfect kung fu fighting game featuring stick figures.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Alba: a Wildlife Adventure
    An extremely fun and cozy adventure game that will have any animal lovers smiling in no time. A handful of bugs and performance issues do impact gameplay somewhat but it's easy to overlook given Alba's creative brilliance. I would have preferred a slightly longer story but that aside this is one of the best indie games I've played in years. You would be doing yourself a disservice by not at least giving it a try.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cyberpunk 2077
    Cyberpunk 2077 has some glaring flaws and missed opportunities. Its open-world sandbox suffers from poor NPC and police AI, and it lacks customization and transmogrification features to help your character stand out. Still, the pros outweigh the cons owing to a brilliant narrative, memorable missions, strong supporting cast of characters, well-integrated combat and hacking mechanics, and jaw-dropping visuals.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Blasphemous
    Blasphemous might be derivative, but it's one of the best, if not the best Metroid-like I've played this year. Not only is it downright gorgeous, but the gameplay is uniformly excellent and hunting for its many secrets make it a puzzle well worth exploring.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Archvale
    Archvale is a fun, charming bullet hell with some incredibly enjoyable combat. It's also a satisfying role-playing game on its own, with tons of satisfying progression.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Jackbox Party Pack 9
    Jackbox Party Pack 9 delivers the most powerful single entry since... I don't even know when! With one updated classic and four new games, it's a blast through and through.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Applewood
    Applewood has a ton of heart and great gameplay to back it up. The story, controls, and game design are all top-notch. We wholeheartedly recommend this one.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pig Eat Ball
    Pig Eat Ball is easily one of the best games I’ve played this year. Hell, it’s just a great game in general. Anyone who enjoys zany, creative games will probably find a whole lot to like here. In the end, this is an extremely fun, lengthy, and unique experience, and I’ve never seen anything quite like it before. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go work on getting some more gold medals.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DiRT Rally
    A fantastic new addition to the Dirt franchise. Less approachable for new players but clearly the best outing from Codemasters in years.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
    Armored Core 6 is rocket power — high-octane action, adrenaline-pumping propulsion, riveting ramifications all retrofitted to a world and a story that set the stage for greed and humanity to fight to the brink of total annihilation... and see what lies beyond. It's a fast-paced thrill ride that has a few bumps when it comes to consistent boss difficulty, viable builds, and clear storytelling, but when you're blazing at breakneck speed, you hover right over the divots.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Streets of Rage 4
    A stunning modern sequel to a classic series, Streets of Rage 4 delivers great combat, wonderful music, and guaranteed enjoyment every single time. Once you get stuck in, you will be coming back for seconds.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Void Bastards
    Void Bastards is a terrific game that balances the joy of exploration with the fear of failure in a wonderful way. It could use some more incentives to keep playing, but it's a blast while it lasts.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Pedestrian
    The Pedestrian is visually, audibly, and almost completely mechanically sound. Be warned, though, there isn't much in terms of hints along the way. But in the end, you'll be surprised at how far you can make it with drive and a little brainpower.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ion Fury
    Ion Fury may look like it plays it safe, but it delivers an exemplary first-person shooter that's better than many of the games that inspired it. Genre fans will be missing out if they choose to pass this one up.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SUPERHOT
    A concise central mechanic, framed by a clever, form-twisting premise and outstanding design in art and sound. Other games wish they could be this cool.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DOOM Eternal
    Doom Eternal does a lot of things, but it's really a masterclass in modern action game design. It improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way and has some of the most visceral, furious combat that gaming has to offer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dandy Ace
    Dandy Ace is a sensational roguelike that can contend with the very best the genre has to offer. Although gameplay can get a little repetitive, its colorful visuals and well-thought-out combat mechanics more than make up for that. This is a challenging yet fun game that is well worth your time.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Party Animals
    Party Animals is a blast and a half! The music slaps, the animals are adorable, and the maps are magnificent — all of it works to create an addicting game that I want to keep coming back to, especially as more is added.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hogwarts Legacy
    Hogwarts Legacy sets a new benchmark for video game adaptations of novels and films. Although it has some notable flaws, it has numerous moments that leave you spellbound.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    INSIDE
    Inside’s fraught four hours of oppressive pursuit, smart environmental manipulation, and unsettling imagery exhibit a consistency and obsessive attention to detail that few other games can boast.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
    Space Marine 2 is a masterful game with a captivating, gorgeous, and action-packed campaign. The multiplayer systems are impressive, expansive, yet slightly disappointing given the disparity between the modes. Regardless, it's a must-play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    American Truck Simulator: Utah
    SCS has done a fantastic job at capturing both Utah's natural and man-made beauty. It offers a huge variety of scenery objects with an amazing amount of detail that will make for some seriously scenic drives in American Truck Simulator.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 2
    Monster Energy Supercross provides an exhilarating experience regardless of whether you're a dirt bike veteran or newcomer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Potionomics
    Potionomics combines genres to produce a deck-building game that never get old. It sometimes feels overwhelming, but the end product is satisfying enough to keep you hooked.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey puts the franchise back on the map as a critical darling. There's no malaka here whatsoever as it just "Greeks" of goodness. The story and characters are engaging and there are tons of activities to do. Greek culture and locations are a wonder to behold. Barring a few caveats, this has been a stellar offering for the franchise.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Total War: Three Kingdoms
    Total War: Three Kingdoms captures the spirit and essence of the time period. It's filled to the brim with unique and thematic detail, with aesthetic beauty that's a wonder to behold.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
    While there are a few notable flaws, Man of Medan encapsulates the thrills and scares of the horror genre while offering numerous branching choices for the narrative. It's the perfect way to set the tone for the rest of The Dark Pictures Anthology series.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport
    Forza Motorsport is another fantastic entry into the series. Bringing some fantastic tracks, visuals, and elevating the already stellar driving.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mowin' & Throwin'
    It’s a simple-to-play competitive game, but one with a lot of depth. I only had one real gripe with the game, and that is that it doesn’t have any type of AI modes. While that’s not really the ideal way to play the game, and it’s probably not as fun, the core gameplay itself is good enough for me to want to play the game even when my friends are unavailable.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
    A port surprisingly free of graphics options still benefits from being the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous way to play an amazing game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Astalon: Tears of the Earth
    An amazing game only dragged down a bit by luck or prior knowledge being required to make it through side areas earlier, plus the most unnecessary bit of artificial difficulty I've seen in recent years. It's called the Ruins of Trash and I just wanted to say that one more time. I'd write that on a brick and throw it through a window if I could.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 2
    The core mechanics of the original are still very present, even amongst a more action-focused playstyle. If anything, this has widened the audience reach to those who've never played the original and want to enjoy a hearty helping of panic and inventory stress.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pirates of First Star
    With great dialogue, gorgeous artistic flair and plenty of engrossing gameplay, this puzzle game from Dynamic Voltage Games is a treat from start to finish.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Control
    Control is a marvel both story-wise and technologically, with its extensive use of ray tracing technology. Although the gameplay has a few quirks, it's easily one of the best action games to release this year.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Immortals Fenyx Rising
    Immortals Fenyx Rising is an excellent game filled with satisfying activities, wonderful movement, and action-packed combat. There's a significant amount of content here and it completely dodges the copy-pasted nature of Odyssey, making for an open world worth exploring.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sable
    Striking, peaceful, and wholly focused on exploring at your own pace, Sable is a joy to play. The optimization could use some serious work, but this is an extremely compelling game that offers a better open-world experience than many AAA developers have crafted.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    EVERSPACE: Encounters
    Simply put, if you have Everspace and want to experience the game in a new way then the Everspace Encounters DLC is well worth the asking price of £6.99. If you have not picked up Everspace yet then make sure you pick up the DLC at the same time. Even after playing the core game I have sunk a load more hours into the DLC thanks to the new challenges. Rockfish has made an already great space shooter even better with some great new missions, along with NPCs that add some real flavour to the experience. This is a very solid piece of DLC.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Loop Hero
    Thought it seems simplistic at first, it doesn't take long to see the true depth of Loop Hero. Thanks to its very approachable design and killer gameplay hook, this is the kind of addicting and engrossing experience that can steal whole weeks from your life. Just don't say we didn't warn you!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Two Point Campus
    Two Point Campus is a fantastic management game that picks up right where Two Point Hospital left off. It isn't the most innovative successor, but it doesn't have to be. Two Point Campus offers more than enough to keep you entertained right up to graduation.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Botany Manor
    Botany Manor is a colorful exploration game with clever puzzles to solve and an intriguing narrative to back it up. With each problem solved I felt gratified and smart for putting together the right clues and reading between the lines. The environmental storytelling and the relaxing atmosphere made me want to explore every nook and cranny of the manor.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Trek: Bridge Crew
    As far as VR games go, Star Trek Bridge Crew is really solid, and hopefully over time Ubisoft expand the game’s content. There’s still so much more of Trek that could be explored. Star Trek Bridge Crew is must-buy for Star Trek fans with VR headsets, and, although it’s a little pricey, I think the experience is worth all the gold-pressed latinum you can muster.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Atomicrops
    On the surface, Atomicrops is a retro-inspired, top-down 16-bit shooter. However, even early stages start to reveal a much deeper experience, filled with love interests, guns, and unrelenting enemies. Perks can become permanent down the road, but the path to getting there is fulfilling and enough to keep you returning after each defeat for more crop production and bullet fire.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Treasures of the Aegean
    With fast movement, an interconnected, memorable world, and plenty of tools at the player's disposal, Treasures of the Aegean offers up a lot of enjoyable gameplay and level design.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Future Unfolding
    Thoughtful, bold (in colour and execution), and with absolute faith in its players to handle being cast into the glorious unknown, Future Unfolding is a rare delight. If these words inspired any desire to play it whatsoever, then do so; before you learn too much else about it.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is exactly what the series needed, adding on a ton of much-appreciated quality-of-life features and a wealth of new content to the already stellar skeleton that SMT is known for.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 4
    Even just as a racing game in general, it’s an absolute joy to play. No other racer comes close in terms of this level of polish – from the driving model to the freedom of customization, detailed open-world, and all-around gorgeous presentation. I fully agree with the final part of the game’s opening dialogue: Don’t go anywhere, Horizon is here to stay. At ease, ladies and gentlemen. The king has returned to his kingdom.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative
    Not quite as good as its predecessor in some ways and notably better in others, AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative is a must-play for fans anime-styled narrative games.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Circuit Superstars
    Circuit Superstars glows with polish & attention to detail that should definitely help it stand out in the sea of racers that are out there.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
    The provision of deep customization capabilities and an engaging narrative makes Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus a logical choice for aspiring tacticians of Holy Terra in M3.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    Sekiro is an extremely challenging, beautiful game that's very much worth the time to learn. Just prepare to die even more than you probably thought.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    GRIS
    Gris is a beautiful experience that will be well-regarded for it's visuals, themes, and game design for years to come.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Team Sonic Racing
    Team Sonic Racing was a welcomed surprise. The latest title in the line of Sonic racing games shows evolution. And with Team Sonic Racing, it proves that the series only continues to get better with each iteration.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways
    You'd be missing out on a ton of amazing content if you don't play Separate Ways. This RE4 Remake DLC brings you back to some stellar combat and an engaging story, while also giving Ada the spotlight she deserves.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The Talos Principle 2
    Original and imaginative experience for a puzzle game that delivers on what it is.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Insurmountable
    Cerebral and engrossing, Insurmountable succeeds at making a tactical mountain-climbing rogue-lite. No frostbite required.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Pathless
    The Pathless is a lovely game that just begs to be explored. The serenity it can provide and the satisfying feeling of locating rewards make it an experience that can be easily recommended.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Rise
    Monster Hunter Rise is another entertaining entry in the venerated franchise that continues to scratch a unique itch. New players will be eased into the franchise and returning players will enjoy hunting with friends as well. Capcom has also delivered yet another good port that definitely makes this version the one to play.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Necrobarista
    Necrobarista won't be everybody's cuppa coffee, but it's an excellent visual novel with strong writing and visuals.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
    A wonderfully crafted Metroidvania that should have genre fans plenty excited. It's blending of combat, platforming, and puzzling keeps the gameplay fresh and varied throughout its entire 20-hour story. It may not be the most revolutionary game ever made, but it does what it set out to do very well.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    High on Life
    High On Life is a hilarious piece of comedy that also makes for an enjoyable first-person shooter, especially if you're into Justin Roiland's brand of humor.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
    Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection doesn't quite hit as hard if you've played the others, but it's still well worth the trip if you're new or aching for a revisit. Just watch out for that lightning.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Serious Sam 4
    Serious Sam 4 has everything fans of the series could want and more. The fights are chaotic and extremely violent and the gunplay is the best its ever been. It can get a bit redundant and it overpromised on certain features, but anyone looking to demolish thousands of aliens will find tons to love here.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Persona 5 Strikers
    No fusion accidents here: the merging of Persona 5 and the Musou games has resulted in a very strong Persona indeed.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Infernax
    Not very lengthy, but bolstered by strong level design and tight controls, Infernax is a worthwhile experience.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
    Pascal's Wager may have been a mobile Souls-like, but don't let that fool you. It's a distinct, enjoyable game in its own right, with a lot of challenges and plenty of characters to master.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Diablo IV
    Diablo 4 may not be perfect, but it remains a rock-solid dungeon crawler with a lot of promise for the future.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    GRIME
    Grime is a stellar offering that stands ahead of the pack in both the Souls-like and Metroidvania subgenres. Its challenging combat and platforming mechanics add unique quirks that make for a refreshing experience. It does have a few notable flaws, but you'll have a great time in its bizarre world.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Thaumaturge
    With a wonderful setting in 20th century Warsaw, The Thaumaturge combines perfectly the fantasy of magic and the rawness of human nature.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Halo 4
    343 Industries has managed to bring Halo: The Master Chief Collection to a stellar close with the release of Halo 4. Despite the campaign's storyline being a bit of a mess, the developer still managed to deliver an outstanding singleplayer experience that's worth a replay. Mix in esports-level multiplayer, and you have a recipe for an outstanding last stand.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Habroxia 2
    It's been a long time since a shmup has felt this modern, while still preserving the roots of the genre. As long as you can get past a little bit of grinding, Habroxia 2 is the sort of experience that we've been missing on PC for far too long. Man your battle stations, because it's time to take a trip deep into bullet hell.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    F1 2021
    The latest iteration of Formula One racing games, the pinnacle of motorsport. 8. Overall, F1 2021 still provides an unrivaled and amazing racing experience thanks to its MyTeam and Career modes, as well as a multitude of options to help fine-tune your racing style. Unfortunately, it's marred by a disappointing and disjointed Braking Point flagship story. Moreover, the improvements and changes to existing modes aren't as impactful as I had hoped. As such, if F1 2021 isn't as compelling if you extensively played last year's offering.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Death's Door
    This tremendously excellent Death's Door is a well-polished action/adventure hybrid that is worth your attention.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Syberia: The World Before
    Visually wondrous and full of logical, fair puzzles and likable characters, this is a worthy entry in the series, despite a jarring conclusion and some rather poor performance.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    High on Life: High on Knife
    High on Knife is as perfect as a High on LIfe DLC can get. It builds upon the mechanics of the first game, providing a funny and fresh experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
    The plot meanders and the game is somewhat too long, but it's still a great time and well worth experiencing for Guardians fans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
    Crisis Core is still a favorite of mine after all these years and it's even better with greatly improved combat. The character models aren't necessarily an improvement and the price is too high, but this is a reunion that's well worth attending.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rune Factory 4 Special
    Still one of the best of its kind nearly a decade after its initial release, Rune Factory 4 Special is still thoroughly engrossing when it comes to most of what it attempts.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ghost Song
    Light on challenge but heavy on atmosphere and exploration, Ghost Song is a welcome addition to the library of any Metroid-like fan.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Darkest Dungeon II
    Darkest Dungeon 2 doubles down on what made the original so special, presenting a roguelike adventure where swings in mood carry just as much weight as swings of the sword.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sheepo
    Sheepo has a charming aesthetic, tight gameplay, and an excellently balanced level of difficulty. It's short but the length feels just right all the same.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Transient
    The game's excellent presentation goes wonderfully with its surprising amount of variety. The game might not be scary, but it is thought-provoking and unique, which makes it more than worth a look from narrative adventure fans.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    YesterMorrow
    YesterMorrow is a thoroughly enjoyable, challenging 2D platformer with excellent pixel artwork and lots of familiar tropes. No one will be impressed by the story or the uniqueness of anything it has to offer, but the consistently strong game design and tight controls make it well worth playing all the same.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Forspoken
    Forspoken isn't perfect, owing to a middling campaign and a need for more optimization. Still, its spell combat system and parkour mechanics are top-notch, with landscapes and abilities that can truly amaze.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights does have a few issues. Overall, though, it more than delivers thanks to vibrant visuals, top-notch Metroidvania platforming, and challenging Souls-like combat.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma 2
    Dragon's Dogma 2 is an incredible fantasy RPG that immerses you into a living and breathing world full of memorable NPCs and terrifying monsters. It often starts to feel old-fashioned in its gameplay design, but you can find the charm in it after many hours of gameplay.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hitman 3
    Although there are a few issues (namely with its save system and soon-to-be-fixed progress carry-over function), Hitman 3's mission stories, level design, and creative assassinations provide the franchise's "greatest hits" record. It's the perfect way to cap off Agent 47's journey.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Gerda: A Flame in Winter
    Buoyed by consistently strong writing, Gerda: A Flame in Winter handles its compelling narrative with aplomb.
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    • Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Beyond Light
    Destiny expansions are supposed to give new life to the game. They’re fresh starts after whatever disappointments existed in previous seasons or DLCs. However, Destiny 2: Beyond Light has several problems and questionable decisions that make the first week alone already feel like a letdown. This is nowhere close to what Forsaken provided, and it doesn’t scratch the itch the same way that Shadowkeep did. In any case, I’ll see what the weekend holds, level up my two other characters, and discern if Destiny 2: Beyond Light is worthwhile.
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    Enshrouded
    For being in early access, Enshrouded is already phenomenal. What I like most about Enshrouded is it cleverly creates a satisfying gameplay loop out of bouncing players between building and questing, it features a beautiful blend of hand-combed survival crafting tropes and RPG mechanics, and the open world is a massive playground riddled with Shrouds, secrets, and scenic views. Especially with friends, you'll enjoy your time and find what you're looking for in Enshrouded. [Early Access Score = 90]
    • 69 Metascore
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    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction
    All in all, I can say that I still enjoyed the variety and challenges presented by these enemies. [Review in Progress]
    • 58 Metascore
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
    Modern Warfare 3 sets what seems to be the final chapter in the MW series. But with a short campaign, a lot of the payoff feels unfulfilled. However, the open-world design does freshen up the formula that's showing its age. Be prepared to spend little time getting through the narrative. [Campaign Review Score = 60]
    • 73 Metascore
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    Floodland
    I really wanted to like Floodland. The colony management/city-building sim from Vile Monarch and Ravenscourt seemed right up my alley. With post-apocalyptic themes centered on climate change and humanity’s struggle to survive on a harsh world, it was too good to pass up. Then, I played it, and part of me started wondering if this was still an Early Access game. True, there were interesting mechanics and familiar concepts. However, there were also confusing moments, unclear information, and an odd lack of a pure sandbox mode.
    • 70 Metascore
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    Minecraft Dungeons
    For now, I can say that I am enjoying what Minecraft Dungeons provides. Having never played Minecraft before, and experiencing the charm and wonderment it has provided to millions only now, I do hope that its ARPG spinoff continues to entertain me as I progress further. Fingers crossed, so stay tuned for our updated review.
    • 62 Metascore
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    Hood: Outlaws & Legends
    Unfortunately, the biggest problem I’ve experienced in Hood: Outlaws & Legends is the atrocious matchmaking.
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    Winter Survival
    Winter Survival is a tedious, repetitive, boring, and shallow survival game. Although there are some good ideas, they're ultimately wasted on the lack of investment the game provides. The story mode is the only thing that may make this game worthwhile for some. [Early Access Provisional Score = 50]
    • 75 Metascore
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    Project Wingman
    In the end, Project Wingman is a fun arcade plane romp. It’s definitely not meant for people who love DCS and the “my plane just turned into the world’s angriest glider because my fuel tank got a glancing hit 5 minutes ago” gameplay that it offers. However, it’s perfect to scratch that Ace Combat/Hawx itch that most companies don’t even dare approach. It’s a shame about that ending, though.
    • 77 Metascore
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    Mayhem Brawler
    This is far from a bad game, but it’s too generic to stick out for its presentation and too annoying to let its gameplay do the talking. If you just want a short beat ’em up to play with a friend, then there’s some amusement to be had here. But this is far from the best beat ’em up you can buy on PC.
    • 78 Metascore
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    Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
    If Forsaken breathed new life into Destiny 2 which had been flagging during its first year, then Shadowkeep feels like a step down from that. [I’m currently at 915 power level]
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    Nightingale
    Nightingale is both fun and frustrating in different intervals. It has interesting base building mechanics and beautifully-crafted Realms, but it's held back by a stale gameplay loop and some unfortunate quality-of-life issues. [Early Access Provisional Score = 65]
    • 88 Metascore
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    Apex Legends
    It’s also not too hard to find the right balance between quality visuals and consistent FPS. Solely talking about graphics, it’d be slightly below Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Battlefield V. However, it definitely ranks higher than Fortnite, PUBG, and a dozen other battle royale titles out there. I’d consider this a fairly smooth launch for a game that completely came as a surprise. [Technical review]
    • 53 Metascore
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    Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris
    Most games will attempt to “hook” you within the first couple of hours — this includes RPGs with run-of-the-mill introductory and fetch quests — combined with epic moments and multiple concepts. In Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris‘ case, those epic moments and engaging concepts happened far too little too late, and you had no choice but to sit through hours of banal and monotonous linearity.
    • 70 Metascore
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    New World
    New World feels like a modern MMORPG. It looks beautiful, the combat is fluid, and there's plenty to keep you engaged. The island feels alive with warring factions and hostile enemies. And the fighting is very fun. You'll never be short of tasks to complete, but sometimes the narrative will leave you feeling uninspired. It needs a little more emotion injected into it. [Early Access Provisional Score = 80]
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    Infection Free Zone
    Infection Free Zone may currently be a rather standard zombie apocalypse experience, but it is exciting and thrilling, and that's not mentioning the hours of fun exploring real world locations (and your home). [Early Access Provisional Score = 75]
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    Palworld
    Palworld offers everything you'd expect, and so much more. From incredible boss fights to satisfying community building, there's something for everyone. [Early Access Provisional Score = 85]
    • 63 Metascore
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    Saints Row
    Regrettably, Saints Row does suffer from annoying bugs, glitches, and crashes. In fact, I had to restart the game as soon as I created my character when the menu stopped being functional. There were also some moments when getting inside a vehicle would place the camera inside the textures. Moreover, there were a handful of missions that led to crashes — in a couple of instances, I even had to restart my PC. There was no other recourse but to restart the mission from scratch instead of the checkpoint. Will the frustrations continue to mount? We’ll see. For now, I’ll continue to play more to see the campaign through to its conclusion.

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