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
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Very well designed multiplayer Zelda experience. Online and especially local multiplayer are incredibly fun. Do not waste your time if you are planning to play alone though.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sony made a great decision in bringing this charming IP to PS4. Just like the Vita version, Unfolded has the same great feel of utilizing the hardware in an interesting and fun way.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    “They told me I would get a steak and I got a tuna sandwich. No matter how much I love eating tuna sandwich I want my damned steak.”
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hand drawn turned based strategy where you lead the explorers on an adventure to become the best there are. With bandits, treasures and wild animals, there is never a dull moment in Renowned Explorers.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This years PES reminded us of the great PS2 era titles. Gameplay absolutely shins this time around. Football fans should not miss PES 2016.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Gather your friend, colleagues and neighbors, print the instruction and dive in to this amazing cooperative experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Franchise Hockey Manager has the depth you would except from a great manager. Improved user interface will make your experience much smoother this time around.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Uninspired story and incredibly simple gameplay keeps this years Assassin’s Creed from being what it could have been.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It’s such a shame that underneath this amazing art style we have an average game on all the other key elements.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alongside Football Manager, Out of the Park Baseball 16 stands as the best sports sim at the moment.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The combat is the only thing Onikira's done right. Everything else feels flat and boring, even though the game initially shows some promise.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Probably the closest you'll ever get to be a hacker. A truly unique and fun game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Designed by passionate horror fans, Until Dawn is a love letter to the era of slasher movies, a game fully aware of its ridiculousness that asks players to join it for one heck of a ride. Whether you play it by yourself or with a friend or two, this is an adventure worth partaking in.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Act of Aggression truly lives up to its name. It commits an act of aggression against its players.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    No matter the bland and "I've seen this dozens of time" story, Satellite Reign is definitely Syndicate v2.0. Improved and enriched in every aspect, it’s a must have in your Steam library.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Stasis delivers one of the best P&C atmospheres we have seen in years, with great 2D visuals and carefully designed locations packed with detail. A must for every fan of SF horror games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If a football game with various fantasy races sounds like a great idea to you, then you can't go wrong with this game. With deep and rewarding systems, Blood Bowl 2 is a great starting point for newcomers to this series and a logical upgrade for fans of the previous installments.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The formula wears off quickly but the fans of the movie will have their Mad Max fix.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Made by the creators of Amnesia and Penumbra, SOMA is yet another great psychological horror experience with a unique setting and atmosphere. Although not as scary as its predecessors, the immersive story and surroundings will keep you on the edge of your seat.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's not just women’s football, FIFA 16 brings subtle gameplay improvements that make this year’s FIFA the best FIFA to date.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you compare it to the previous installments you might feel disappointed. If you compare it to the rest of the gaming industry, then you’ll experience the ingenious excellence. The mixed feelings between an unfinished story and premium gameplay fail to ruin the greatness of what The Phantom Pain really is. But you won’t be able to shake off the regret of great not being even greater.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Much more than just an amazing level editor, Mario Maker is the essential title for every 2D Mario fan.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Destiny enters its second year stronger than ever. The fans will finally have a chance to experience Bungie's vision in a much more polished game overall.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A fun homage to older games, Evoland 2 relies too much on nostalgia effect to fully explore it’s fun initial concept.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Beautiful visuals accompanied by an intriguing story. Everybody’s gone to the Rapture offers a unique experience that you won’t easily find anywhere else.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Zombi can live without U. Innovative concept is the main strength of this title, now available to a wider audience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rocket League has the most addicting gameplay we experienced in a while now. Playing this game reminded us why we fell in love with gaming in the first place.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Looks and plays good, but lacks so much in every other department compared to the standards set by the previous titles in the series.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great game, and finally on a system that can run it properly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This table might not be as hilarious as the movie it was based on, but it offers a good amount of fun for the price.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Aterdux Entertainment decided to make an interesting low fantasy mix of adventure, turn-based strategy combat and RPG elements. Legends of Eisenwald offers many hours of fun, enjoyment and, unfortunately, a myriad of shortcomings all packed together.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With memorable art style and brilliant narrator, Guild of Dungeoneering is a whimsical card game with RPG elements. A light-hearted adventure that lacks depth, but offers a really fun challenge.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Clever as ever, and as much poetic. The game does not bring much in the sense of new content, but extends the successful formula to deliver another puzzle-ish bloodbath. May be pricey, but it's pretty spicy.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Aside from generic zombie survival theme, Deadline is a watered-down spin-off of its much better predecessor, riddled with bugs and framerate issues that should've been ironed-out during Early Access stage.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you like the style and dynamics of Daedalic adventures, you should not miss Anna’s Quest.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The atmosphere and the feeling of being lost and hopeless in a harsh environment is where Kholat really delivers its memorable experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    You cannot shake the feeling that this dark turn based action would fit better on a tablet than on a PC.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The end of a trilogy the Batman Arkham series deserved. One of the most fun open world environments you’ll find in any game, mixed in with a good storyline and fun, but at times flawed gameplay.
    • 19 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    The real horror is where this franchise is heading. Alone in the Dark Illumination is an abomination of a video game that you should avoid.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    All the violence and shock value can’t hide the mediocre game behind it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A well balanced and dynamic MOBA game that proves that this genre doesn’t need to follow strict rules. Blizzard has proven their class once again.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Co-op is where Magicka really shines. You’ll forget about the inconsistent camera and unpolished controls, because you’ll be too busy having fun while playing the game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    In essence, it offers a bit more of everything compared to the PS Vita game from last year, but still very little to the overall Monster Hunter formula.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The game might offer some fun moments, but as a whole, it can’t even try to compete with similar titles, such as Portal.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even after seven years, you’ll be hard pressed to find a game that better demonstrates the absolute top of the hack and slash genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An ambitious mix of themes and characters that are equally engaging, bizarre and funny.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you liked The New Order, you will definitely enjoy this game. It may not be too long and might not have much content to offer, but as a standalone prequel The Old Blood more than delivers on its promise.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Windward is way too simplistic and repetitive. If Tasharen Entertainment expanded economic system, spiced up the combat and made more interesting quests, things would have been a lot different.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Toren could have been a good game. Artistic design sets the right tone, but the outdated graphics, numerous bugs and duration of about two hours have completely ruined what this game could have been.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Over 100 hours of pure action RPG bliss. The new standard for the genre has been set.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yet another jewel in Wadjet Eye Studio’s collection. Their games became synonymous with quality in point and click genre and Technobabylon is no exception.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Might not offer something particularly new and exciting to the genre, but fans of Shadowrun universe will find enough here to enjoy. It’s a good tactical turn-based game, especially if you play together with other players.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Project CARS delivers on its promise. Slightly Mad Studios made a game that has enough unique elements in a genre where innovation is not something we see often. A must play for any driving game enthusiast.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Great use of a license. Everything we know and love about Zen Pinball games, this time on a Portal table.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Klei Entertainment has proven their class once again. This time they created a game with a perfect mix of deep turn-based stealth gameplay, beautiful art and amazing replay value.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    You are looking at a few hours of pure fun. Despite being short, this game is worthy of every minute of your time.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In case you want to "get your hands dirty" and working on virtual farms is your kind of fun, it is clear that this game is the right choice for you. However if you are a newcomer to the series, the game will overwhelm you with the amount of details and hard to understand terminology.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Bunker is not a bad game, but we can only recommend it to hardcore fans of point and click adventures. They’ll get their dose of puzzle solving which in itself is enough these days, as we are not living in the golden age of the genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As a whole, Broken Age is a must-play for any fan of point-and-click adventures. However it is pretty obvious that the game is forcibly split into two acts and if you have waited for a whole year to see the conclusion of the game’s story, you’re probably going to end up disappointed.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite a slightly shallow and at times boring campaign, Eternal Lords expansion hits the spot in skirmish mode, where it matters the most. With more playable races, and more strategic options to choose from, this makes for a good expansion for an already great main game.

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