PLAY! Zine's Scores

  • Games
For 1,364 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 55% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 37% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Lowest review score: 10 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV
Score distribution:
1364 game reviews
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a stellar remaster that goes far beyond just visual enhancements, delivering a wealth of gameplay refinements and quality-of-life improvements. It’s an essential experience for longtime fans and a surprisingly welcoming entry point for newcomers to the series.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you crave vast, mysterious alien landscapes, this game lets you rocket-skate over them on a hoverboard. Camera and controls can feel sluggish, even tedious, but its rich atmosphere still delivers a thrilling off-world adventure.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With its striking stop-motion-like visuals, rich folklore-inspired world, and atmospheric soundtrack, South of Midnight offers a unique and memorable journey. A slightly repetitive yet distinctive Southern Gothic action-adventure, it delivers a simple, satisfying, and a hauntingly beautiful exploration experience.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    KIBORG is an ode to old beat-em-ups but in a roguelike setting. Even though the arenas are a bit bland, especially at the start of the game, the implant mechanic is fun enough to keep you invested just to see what you can build next. If you can forgive the overall blandness and the horrid voice acting, there is fun to be had with KIBORG. And it runs surprisingly well on a Steam Deck.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Forever Skies offers a captivating and imaginative world that invites exploration and discovery. Its survival mechanics are accessible and forgiving, though the combat lacks excitement. Ultimately, the real joy lies in designing and building the most creative, unconventional airborne base you can imagine.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Blue Prince is a unique fusion of puzzle adventure and roguelike mechanics. With deep replayability, layered mysteries, and a progression system that rewards patience and methodical thinking, Blue Prince is a deeply original experience that blends cerebral challenge with roguelike persistence. It’s not for everyone—but those who dive in will find one of the most rewarding puzzle games in years.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yumia marks a bold new chapter for the Atelier series—not just with its true open-world design, but through a noticeable shift toward classic JRPG mechanics and a step back from the series’ traditional alchemy-focused systems. It also takes a more serious and darker narrative turn, setting it apart from the lighthearted and whimsical tone of previous entries.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Amerzone is a game that truly deserved a remake—both to reintroduce Benoît Sokal’s stunning art and imagination to a new generation, and to let longtime fans experience its beauty in an entirely new light. With updated visuals, enhanced gameplay, and new features, this remake isn’t just a nostalgic revisit—it’s a must-play, even for those who completed the original.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nothing short of a masterpiece. Words can’t fully capture just how remarkable this game truly is. Play it ASAP and let the experience speak for itself.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Two Point Museum is a charming and lighthearted management sim with a fun premise and quirky humor. While it offers an enjoyable experience, its repetitive gameplay and lack of real challenge may limit long-term appeal for some players.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Split Fiction is an explosion of creativity that does not compromise fun for anything. The story amazingly compliments the various gameplay styles and approaches that never go stale. If It Takes Two was revolutionary, Split Fiction is an amazing step up in the genre and a showcase of amazing gameplay ideas. It’s proof that when creativity is allowed to flourish, exceptional games follow.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a stellar and truly fun game that poses as a testament of Ryu Ga Gotoku’s Studio's excellent gameplay design and writing. Even though it is riddled with minor issues and is effectively a spin-off title, it is truly worth your time, at least for scratching that pirate gaming itch.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Rebirth of Souls takes some risks that pay off. Although a bit too complicated and poorly explained, its fighting system ends up being quite satisfying. It's a well-thought-out fighting game that could have used more of the 'oomph' Bleach deserves, but is still a welcome addition to the market, which hasn't seen many titles from this series in a long time.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Atomfall blends post-apocalyptic survival with British folklore in a unique narrative-driven open world. The game features exploration, NPC interactions, and challenging inventory mechanics, with impressive graphics and an immersive atmosphere. It’s a promising start for a potential new franchise.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is the best entry in the series since Origins — a stunning visual achievement with a solid gameplay loop that, unfortunately, loses momentum over time and is held back by a weak story.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    AI LIMIT copies so many elements that the genre has already established. But it still manages to find its unique way and deliver an unforgettable experience. It is a simple but undeniably atmospheric game. And we fell in love with it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With this new trilogy, the entire Tomb Raider saga is now fully playable in one complete collection. However, the janky camera and clunky controls still take away from the experience a bit.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This sequel delivers a new adventure with Van and his crew, along with a mix of fresh and familiar faces. However, the narrative takes a noticeable dip. If you don’t follow the Trails series and have only played the first Daybreak title, you might find yourself struggling to fully enjoy Trails through Daybreak II.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles didn’t need a remaster, but it did deserve preservation. Unfortunately, aside from slightly enhanced graphics, little has changed or improved. The controls feel jankier than ever, and the same frustrations from years ago remain intact. That said, it might still shine as a co-op drinking game, taking a shot every time you're knocked down by a blaster shot. Or maybe not, someone could get poisoned.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    ReSetna is an ambitious metroidvania that starts off slow but becomes a joy to play after the first hour. With clearer exploration hints and more responsive combat feedback, it could be even better. While the game is receiving frequent updates to fix bugs and refine some questionable design choices, I can’t help but feel it would have benefited from an Early Access release—allowing it to grow its audience over time.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Wilds might be the first game in the series to truly hook you. It feels genuinely alive, thanks to its dynamic ecosystems and stunning environments that offer an organic and immersive experience - one we highly recommend.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an epic medieval RPG that excels in immersion, both in its narrative and historical setting. Sometimes the former two hold it back from being the best RPG of the year. The game is a slave to its mechanics and systems, some of which feel tedious and slow, and the combat is, at least for me, punishing and clumsy – as if I’m awkwardly puppeteering Henry from behind, flailing his arms in battle. But nothing a bit of modding did not fix.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Keep Driving is a true gem worth your time. It’s immersive, nostalgic, and packed with captivating stories and encounters. With one of the best soundtracks and atmospheres in gaming, it delivers a road trip adventure you won’t forget.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Somber Echoes is a competent metroidvania that is highlighted by its design and atmosphere. The Greco-Roman style intertwined with sci-fi elements is a winning combination and it presents itself perfectly. Even though the gameplay is simplistic, the traversal and the overall feel of the game are very compelling and made me enjoy every second of it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    Slice & Dice is a roguelike gem that brilliantly combines strategy and RNG that’s actually fair! With a huge variety of heroes, items, game modes and other content, every run feels fresh and challenging. The retro pixel art style is charming, and the well-balanced difficulty keeps you coming back for more.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth works really well on PC but heavily relies on DLSS to run smoothly. With no FSR support (yet at least), only DLSS makes the game look nice. The TAA and the TAAU make the game look blurry, especially on the Steam Deck where the Verified badge is underserved. However, if you are lucky to have a DLSS capable PC, the enjoyment this game provides cannot be overstated.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Yellow Brick Games team consists of many experienced developers from renowned studios, and their first collaborative project reflects that. While the combat is a little bit janky, the world-building, characters, and overall design are excellent.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a masterfully crafted game and easily the best entry in the franchise. It delivers a somewhat convoluted yet beautifully presented story, paired with deep and exhilarating combat that will keep you engaged for hours. The gameplay truly makes you feel like a combat demigod in Ancient China.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The original DKC Returns pushed the genre so far that now, 15 years later, it is obvious just how much this game has aged. Some graphical improvements keep the game fresh but it still can’t hide the outdated design, which makes the new price tag even less justified. It is the definitive edition of this cult classic, yet it did not age all that gracefully.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil is a short yet enjoyable survival horror game inspired by Slavic mythology. It starts off as atmospheric and immersive but is ultimately undermined by poor audio design and overall jankiness.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is a fantastic sequel that expands upon its core concepts and gameplay mechanics while delivering an even more emotional and thrilling story. A true masterpiece and yet another GOTY contender from the talented team at Jump Over The Age.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    UFL
    UFL is a welcome addition to the football gaming world, especially as it introduces some much-needed competition to the EA FC-dominated market. While it’s not yet on the same level as its competitors, it offers some great gameplay ideas and even outshines FC in several areas. I hope that it will evolve into a more simulation-focused experience in the future.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slay the Princess is a brilliant psychological horror that puts a creative twist on the 'damsel in distress' trope. It delivers an intense narrative where every choice shapes the story, filled with unexpected twists and unforgettable outcomes.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shadow x Sonic Generations combines nostalgic stages with fresh gameplay, allowing players to experience perspectives of both Sonic and Shadow in a single package. With stunning visuals, energetic music, and dynamic level design, it’s a thrilling ride for fans. While the campaign is short and some of the boss fights lack creativity, it remains a standout title in the franchise.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As a co-op game, Ravenswatch offers a fantastic opportunity for you and your friends to spend hours grinding and fighting formidable bosses. As a solo experience, however, it can feel like an almost insurmountable challenge or devolve into a monotonous slog.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is a by-the-book remaster that successfully breathes new life into these 20-year-old masterpieces. The more I played, the more I craved, and I truly hope that this is just the first step in the revival of this beloved franchise.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hironobu Sakaguchi is back with a game that feels as close to Final Fantasy as it gets. While it introduces fresh gameplay mechanics that set it apart from other JRPGs, be aware that the combat might prove challenging even for the most seasoned veterans of the genre.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Fairy Tail 2 faithfully adapts the anime's story, offering vibrant visuals and emotional moments that all the fans of the series will enjoy. However, repetitive gameplay, shallow combat, and technical issues hold it back. While it adds some exciting features, the overall experience feels underwhelming for newcomers. It’s a solid pick for fans but far from a must-play.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Echoes of Wisdom proves that Zelda can be a true protagonist of its titular franchise. It’s maybe a bit slower when it comes to pacing, or a bit less engaging when it comes to combat, but it’s truly a title that feels like one of the building blocks of Hyrule Castle. A nice break while we’re waiting for a bigger, mainline entry that hopefully won’t take long.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Jamboree tones down the overall quality of its minigames but shifts up the gear when it comes to charm. Maps and the overall spirit of the world now score most of the points, with a few enjoyable new mechanics and strategies. If in doubt, you can be sure that this is one of the better titles the entire franchise has to offer.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Stalker 2 is an immaculate game, riddled with so many technical issues that it sometimes becomes unbearable. Despite the issues, the game below the surface is spectacular, providing you with some of the most immersive survival FPS experiences you can have. Its mystical setting and stellar shooting mechanics are enough to transcend the technical issues and provide you with an unforgettable experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    After more than 20 years, Silent Hill 2 is back in its best form. The remake is an audio-visual marvel while maintaining the original atmosphere and stellar story. Despite some lackluster choices and repetitive combat, it is a must play for any horror fan.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Phoenix Springs is not for everyone, but it is one of the most thought-provoking and beautiful experiences I’ve had in gaming recently. It is adorned with gorgeous art and an intriguing, albeit a bit confusing story, and a great protagonist who will break the fourth wall and immerse you in this dark and gritty neo-noir world.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metaphor: ReFantazio is an exceptional demonstration of creativity and years of experience within a well-known studio that is not afraid to experiment with a completely new world and IP. A must-have for all RPG fans.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Except for the expected technical advancements, the sequel did not really develop in any other of its segments. One could even say that it got degraded in certain aspects. The main mechanics of the game stagnated and brought nothing truly fresh to the table. When everything is taken into account, this sequel is a game just slightly above an average experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Is This Game Trying to Kill Me is a fun little indie title, obviously inspired by Inscription. With its meta-narrative, playing as a game within a game, it utilizes its environment for puzzle solving very cleverly. Sadly, it is a bit short, and it left me wanting more. Nevertheless, it will provide you with a fun afternoon with some nice brain teasers.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The remastered version of Zero Dawn makes the game as impressive as the original was back in 2017, if not more. Yet the entire package feels more like a luxury than a necessity. If you are a hardcore fan or someone new to the series, this is a true gem. But it undoubtedly offers very little if you’ve already experienced its world a few years ago.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Factorio: Space Age might be an expansion for one of the best games of all time, but it looks more like a fully fledged sequel worth hundreds of hours of your time. It captivates you, making you explore multiple planets, increasing the complexity and creativity possibilities almost tenfold, while maintaining the high level of quality and satisfaction with each factory built. A masterpiece.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Epic Mickey Rebrushed is another spectacular remaster, and we’ve had a few in recent history. It’s an amazing upgrade to the original, not just in the visuals department but also in its great adaptation for the modern consoles. If you want to play a dark and gritty(ish) Mickey adventure, Epic Mickey Rebrushed is for you.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Sparking! Zero is not only a superb return to a phenomenal franchise, but it also looks spectacular. Sadly, it is neither easy nor satisfying to learn how it’s meant to be played, but for a casual player who has a couple of friends he wants to clash beams with, it’s one of the most beautiful games the franchise ever blessed us with.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is no secret that The Veilguard is a very controversial game. It’s a fun action RPG that will provide you with lots of hours of entertainment, especially if you are into exploring more of the remarkable Thedas lore. Sadly, the narrative, the very thing BioWare was once famous for, is truly lackluster, providing us with weak characters, bad writing and pacing, while almost completely ignoring the previous DA titles.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Frank is back, and DRDR is definitely the best possible way to experience this game. It fixes so many of the original problems while upgrading the engine and graphics to the newest RE engine, giving it an absurd upgrade for a “remaster”. It is a prime example of how remasters should be treated while providing players with endless hours of stupid cheesy zombie fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is fundamentally a fun game, despite the fact that the series is becoming very ‘’samey’’, especially if you are a ‘’multiplayer only’’ player. Its espionage-like campaign is certainly fun and ridiculous at times, with some questionable decisions and great level design, but it still doesn’t pose as something remarkably innovative in its final product.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Anger Foot is a dirty, filthy, incredibly fun and funny FPS where you introduce people’s faces to the business end of your foot. The silly humour fits perfectly with its gameplay loop, and while the game is pretty simplistic, it can be very challenging. A fantastic game from Free Lives and Devolver!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A bloodbath ballet, Space Marine 2 scratches all those Xbox 360 era gaming itches. It’s a beautiful, gory and 40k authentic game that deserves every accolade it gets. The campaign is a bit on the shorter side, but the Operations and PvP will keep you engaged with the game, even though some unlock systems are a bit convoluted. The PS5 performance is a bit all over the place, and it’s the reason the score is lower – PC fairs a lot better. By the Emperor, I really enjoyed this game.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is a disappointing mess, unworthy of a once great and unique racing franchise. It has great potential to become a fun driving game, but with its nonfunctional online-only campaign, lack of content and cars, and completely outdated visuals, it is really hard to recommend to anyone.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Trucker is a great addition to the genre, introducing some fresh ideas and gameplay mechanics while taking us on an exciting journey across the universe. Now we just need more of it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Satisfactory is one of the greatest automatization games ever made. It is a remarkably fun and complex experience that gives the sense of a scale that no other game from the genre managed to reproduce. It is brimming with content, looks beautiful and is incredibly addictive.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    An updated version of last year’s edition does not offer enough content to justify its full price. But as ever, if you want to play the newest edition, you have but one choice. Sure, it’s better, more realistic and updated with new events and data, but the fans of basketball deserve more than an annual recycle and sadly, this is just that and a bit more.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quidditch is a fun, but ultimately unbalanced imaginary sport. It provides a truly exciting experience in multiplayer, which is unfortunately still missing a 6v6 mode. The single player, on the other hand, suffers from chaotic role-switching and unbalanced roles in general. Quidditch Champions is a good game that severely lacks content to be fully enjoyed in the longer term.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Frostpunk 2 is a vividly different game from its predecessor that functions as a fully fledged sequel, and that narratively follows its change of mechanics. It is more of a social simulator than a survival city builder, but it still poses as a great and decision heavy experience that will test your moral values at every step.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Virtual recycling at its finest, FC does it yet again. This lowers the overall quality of the game and the company’s renown, each year without fail. It is still a pretty decent game, but it still doesn’t deserve a full price tag. It is time for a change or for the whistle to mark the end of the match.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    When Sony pulls off Nintendo and does it so remarkably well, it’s one of those times you are glad to still be gaming. Astro Bot is one of the most charming and immersive experiences of pure interactive innocence we have had the chance to play in recent years. Whether you’re a 3D platform fan or you’re just yearning for the feeling you had when playing video games for the first time, Astro Bot has you covered.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    An RTS classic, now with a stunning new look, numerous quality-of-life improvements, and minor gameplay tweaks. If you enjoyed the original, this one is a no-brainer.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    X4: Timelines is probably the weakest expansion of X4 to date. While offering an excellent experience for new players trying to learn the ropes of the complex space sim, providing separate campaigns with interesting isolated missions, it doesn’t have much content to justify its price for returning players and veterans alike.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    World of Goo 2 is a proper sequel. But it feels like some of the magic was lost in a 16-year-long stretch from the original. Undoubtedly a quirky, charming, and original game everyone should try out. However, the experiences will vastly vary based on your current mood and expectations.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Despite its massive roster of players and tournaments and some of the best visuals in a tennis game to date, Tiebreak is a massive disappointment with its dysfunctional career mode, terrible gameplay and extremely dumb AI opponents.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Dungeon Muncher is a cute little roguelike puzzler that will test your reflexes (and your frustrations) in a really creative way. Even though it is a bit lacking in additional modes, it will provide you with a lot of fun.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Even though unpolished, there’s a lot to enjoy in Outlaws. Sure, the game is plagued by some outstanding bugs and glitches, but when it works properly, it offers an interesting experience that does not heavily rely on the Jedi and the Force. It’s trying to do something new, fresh, and daring, and that is something worth praising it for.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nobody Wants to Die is a visually impressive cyberpunk noir experience that will surely captivate you with its futuristic cityscapes and its great yet cliché story. It is a tad bit too linear, and it will not pose much challenge or diversity when it comes to gameplay, but it will surely give you that dose of neo-noir you have been searching for.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Looking at the gameplay aspect, Mars 2120 is a very well made metroidvania title. Sadly, the lack of balance and the overall feeling of ‘’soullessness’’ drags Mars 2120 down for me.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is an artistic action game that hides behind the tower defence genre. The trailers cannot do this game justice and it’s a shame for people to pass on it if they think this is a very simplistic action game. There is depth and strategic thinking behind every mission and the only downside is the village management/repair segments. Capcom should be proud of this one.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Concord is another live service game that will be a cautionary tale to developers not to chase trends. A bog-standard hero shooter with messy meta game elements will not bring people over from Overwatch. The fact that they charge 40 euros for this will only be a detriment to the game and I personally expect the good old serviceshutdown.jpg on X in the near future.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cat Quest III builds upon its predecessor, making it an even more enjoyable experience. Quite charming and fun to play, especially if you bring a buddy for some cooperative pirate action! Too bad it does not last a tad bit longer. Either way, it’s a relaxing blast to play through.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is a visual marvel filled with interesting but, sadly, underdeveloped characters. It is a gorgeous game that can be very rewarding but also brutally hard and punishing, especially with its platforming puzzles and sequences that often lack balance.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a great port of an amazing old game that most fans thought would be forever lost on the PS2. If you love the Star Wars universe, you definitely need to give this game a spin. You just need to bear with the controls a little.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Sons of Valhalla had some great ideas, but it’s ultimately a disappointment. It flourishes its mashup of typical 2D ARPG and Kingdom Two Crowns strategy style, but it banalizes its approach to each stage with the same copy-paste mechanics and lackluster boring combat. It seems as if the developers tried to keep the game monotonous in its entirety.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Vengeance upgrades the original in almost every aspect. Although some of the storyline choices won’t scratch the itch of the old fans, more variety when it comes to characters, locations and combat, vastly refreshes the original. Not to mention the superb and gorgeous visual upgrade that is highly appreciated.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sand Land is by far the best open world game in a long time. Not only because it’s the perfect open world game in and of itself, but because it's genuinely fun and filled with great characters and stories. A great homage to the late Akira Toriyama.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Robobeat is an incredibly satisfying rhythm roguelike shooter that adds many new features to the rhythm shooter genre, including the ability to import custom songs to the game. You can enjoy the game even more by listening to your favorite artists.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ripout had amazing potential in its early access period as I’ve mentioned in my previous review. However, the 1.0 release label is just that, a label. The release feels more like a patch than fully realising the developer’s vision, which is pretty disappointing. The pet gun is still awesome, and there are more toys to play with, including a bunch of QOL improvements. However, it still feels like a patch rather than a full release. It still needs to ‘’cook’’.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remakes the original in all the elementary ways, but also improves it in a few key aspects. It recreates the mechanics and the atmosphere of the first games with genuine precision, and injects simple ways for new players to immerse themselves into the paper world of Mario.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Nine Sols is truly the revolutionary Metroidvania we were waiting for. Even though it doesn't do anything groundbreakingly new, it is a truly masterful creation. From its elaborate taopunk world, gorgeous art and design, challenging Sekiro-like combat, and remarkable enemy diversity and originality, it is a game that any fan of the genre must experience.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Mullet Madjack is a simple but fun and frantic FPS with a great stylized approach and engaging gameplay. The game has retrofuture anime vibes that come with great music and atmosphere. It might not blow you away, but it will give you an opportunity to play as a power fantasy 80s movie action hero. Who could say no to that?
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Except for making the game more widely available, the PlayStation 4 version brings almost nothing new. It is still that old, fun, and loveable game it was back in 2021, which raises the question: when can we expect the sequel?
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    You can almost smell the confines of the original platform from which Monster Hunter Stories emerged. A tiny, linear, and restricted 3DS title did not lose much of its likeability, though. With just a little bit of facelift, Stories oozes charm once more.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Upgraded models and textures do bring new life to this 11-year-old title. That which once was absolutely superb is now being drawn back by an obsolete “pocket design” and a few elements that slow the experience down. But in whichever way you look at it, it is one superb game and possibly the greatest game of the series. It did not age well, no matter the quick facelift the studio performed.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Let Bions be Bygones is one of the most immersive and fun cyberpunk adventures I have ever played. It absolutely flourishes with its vibrant and gorgeously crafted dystopian world. It gives so much choice to the player, and even with some small pacing issues and weird bugs here and there, it is a must-play for all adventure enthusiasts who love a good story, dialogue, and choice-driven experiences.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The battle between quality and performance that the Switch port of this game brings is one of the fiercest encounters I’ve seen in gaming in years. The disgraceful technical difficulties luckily fail to extinguish the greatness of the game itself but do bring the experience to its knees at times. The Switch version is worth your time, but I would recommend any other platform nonetheless. You will get a vastly better experience.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Erdtree is probably the best DLC for any video game ever made. It is hindered by the lackluster optimization of its PC port, but it offers such an enormous amount of content and probably the best world design we have seen so far, not only from From Software but gaming in general. It provides nerve-wracking bosses and stellar enemy and gameplay mechanics.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Vanillaware does it again! It's a strategic RPG with a simple story yet full of charm. It borrows, reshapes, and presents a certain genre in its own unique way. It certainly isn't the greatest game the genre has to offer, but it is undoubtedly one of the sweetest ones! It's just another one of the instant classics from this studio.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Regarding tennis games, Top Spin 2K25 is still the king. However, selling it as a completely new title, even though it’s a glorified remaster of the remarkable Top Spin 4, is an absolute travesty. Top Spin 2K25’s gameplay is currently the best in the market, but its outdated graphics, lacklustre choice of players, and pretty simplistic career mode really damage the experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Drawing inspiration from the greatest age of video game platformers—the 16-bit era—The Cub creates an atmospheric world that is a joy to traverse. The somewhat stiff controls and the basic level design can't take away the charm built by the gorgeous visuals and the juicy story, which is told through a cheeky radio broadcast—from Mars!
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    South Park: Snow Day! Is a decent attempt at ‘’mixing things up’’, changing genres and stepping into a 3D plane, but it falls somewhat short of reaching that milestone of excellence. With its shallow gameplay and repetitive and poorly balanced combat, Snow Day!’s only saving grace is its 4-player co-op. It’s great for South Park fans, too.
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    • 88 Critic Score
    Highwater takes us on a new adventure across a flooded post-apocalyptic Earth, presented in a distinctive style Demagog Studio is known for. With its unique approach to turn-based combat, road trip-esque vibe, amazing visuals, soundtrack and immersive atmosphere, Highwater is living proof that video games are an art form.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Children of the Sun is a fun sniper shooting puzzler that offers very engaging gameplay, but just as it uses its mechanics to its fullest potential, it ends before you even realize it. It is very light on its story but flourishes with such a great dark atmosphere and flavour that it makes you wish it explored its world more and offered additional levels or alternate game modes.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Biomorph is a classic metroidvania-style game that doesn’t break any known genre rules. However, the morphing mechanics enhance and add variance to the gameplay loop, whether you’re exploring or fighting enemies. A future Metroidvania Hall of Famer, if you ask me.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fun combat, spectacular action sequences, an atmospheric world, glorious visuals, an intriguing story and loads of interesting model choices are all the vitamins a developing gamer needs. A truly stellar experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    WWE 2K24 is probably the most complete and refined edition to date, especially under 2K. It presents really fun and in-depth MyGM and Universe modes, and while its MyRise and Showcase modes could bring more to the table, its fun gameplay and focus on actual singleplayer fun starts slowly redeeming the franchise after some serious pitfalls in the past. Well, unless you are a PC player…
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Exploring Warsaw at the onset of the 20th century and its many political and social topics is a fantastic experience. Expect intriguing characters, mature themes, enjoyable exploration and plenty of narrative role-play options. On the negative side, the combat quickly becomes repetitive, and some gameplay mechanics feel undercooked.

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