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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 Returnal
Lowest review score: 10 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 870 out of 1364
  2. Mixed: 425 out of 1364
  3. Negative: 69 out of 1364
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
    Great strategy game that, unfortunately, isn't worth its asking price. Basic multiplayer and skirmish modes fail to offer any longevity after you're done with the campaign.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Golf Club: Wasteland
    Impressively interesting title which takes you golfing in a dystopian wasteland called Earth. While golfing your way through abandoned cities and listening to a Martian radio station, you will discover what had really happened to our once great society. Golf Club Wasteland is using nonlinear storytelling to a great extent and it is a truly amazing experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    NBA 2K25
    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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Anger Foot
    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!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alan Wake Remastered
    Maybe not as impactful as the original was 11 years ago, Alan Wake Remastered still manages to keep what gave it a cult status. Crisper graphics do take away bits and pieces of the atmosphere built on foggy, dark and smudgy visuals, but also breathe in some new life. Almost as amazing as it was when it was originally released, this remastered release is a game you should undoubtedly get if you are into the genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
    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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA 20
    New FIFA installment, does not bring much to the table of the hungry fans. Yet, the new VOLTA mode brings quite enough to justify this year's release. A few upgrades and minor setbacks, make FIFA 20 a football simulation - still worth playing. At least until the next generation, this one will have to suffice.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
    So-called "love letters" can leave a person with a broken heart. While true to the classic, Wonder Boy - The Dragon's Trap does little to improve on the three decades old formula. While old players will love it, new ones might find this piece of old school classic a little bit too stale.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Metronomicon
    A bold step for the music/rhythm genre that is sure to scratch your itch, especially if you grew tired of the mainstream games that used to dominate the genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wasteland 3
    Wasteland 3 is a technically and visually flawed work of art. It is a true successor to the cult cRPG franchise, both masterfully written and designed, where the player is presented with a true impactfulness and meaning to their choices and decisions.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
    A game that brings lots of new tactical options to the FPS genre but might not thrill the fans of the older Rainbow Six games with its faster pace.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Overwatch
    While the game is called Overwatch 2, this all seems more like a transition to a full new game. The biggest changes are dropping the 6v6 gameplay in favour of a much more exciting 5v5 format. Three new heroes are also available, along with a new game mode, but for a final and real verdict, everyone should wait for the upcoming PvE segment.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship
    WRC 8 is a great rally game, especially for the players that don`t want serious simulation, but something pretty close to that. As the fourth game from this studio, it appears Dirt Rally has a tough competition.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blacktail
    Blacktail is a true hidden gem that is just a perfect window into an Alice in Wonderland-like world full of Slavic myths and masterfully written characters with a lot of lore and care written into them. The combat doesn’t revolutionize the genre, but it poses a beautiful atmospheric experience that many people will enjoy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Digimon Story Time Stranger
    Time Stranger marks an exciting new chapter in the Digimon Story series, packed with fresh and refined features that every monster-taming and battle enthusiast will appreciate. Once the story gains momentum, it proves to be engaging and well-written — but even before that, there’s so much to explore and do with your Digimon that you’ll hardly know where to begin.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mafia: Definitive Edition
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake of mixed flavours. Some elements are just as they used to be, and it's great. Some elements are just as they used to be, and it's awful. Mixture of aged mechanics and amazing graphics, new voices, great old story and some added, yet bad storylines, make it not such a perfect remake. But it sure is worth your time, whether you are a fan of the original or not. The moral of the story survived in all its glory, just be sure to focus your attention to the details where Mafia used to and still shines the most.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shadow Warrior 2
    A sequel that improves upon nearly everything, providing tremendous amounts of fun for a not so tremendous price. 
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Detroit: Become Human
    Detroit: Become Human delivers a story with a ton of possible choices, and a lot of questions for a player to bear afterward. If you like it when games make you think about them after you play them, this is the game for you. Stunning visuals and music score, make you forget about some weaker points of the game. But all in all, it is an enjoyable experience you should not miss.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Stellaris
    A sort of best-of compilation of gameplay mechanics from other Paradox games, Stellaris is one of the greatest strategies this studio has published so far. So, put on your space suit, rev up the thrusters and head into the stars - the galaxy is waiting for you.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
    Age of Calamity serves as a prequel to Breath of the Wild, which easily justifies dozens of over the top battles against hordes of enemies. It is fun to play and to watch, but as a prequel, it fails to properly deliver. Expectation: a cool and interesting story. Reality: a boring and uncreative one. The game is great fun, but where we all expected it to shine the most - it somehow managed to fail with zero excuses.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Attack on Titan 2
    Even though the game represents a standard Omega Force half-asset flip of their own first Attack on Titan game, it still delivers enough of new things. With plenty of options regarding your own character, the RPG-lite elements, and the way the player can interact and make bonds with other NPC characters makes it so this could be considered a fine continuation of the series. If you wanted to enjoy the story and characters from the AoT universe from your perspective as a unique character then this is a good option for you, just watch out for the abysmal camera and somewhat iffy movement controls.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Borderlands 3
    Borderlands 3 is a by-the-book sequel that takes no risks. Veteran Borderlands players will embrace it, but others will find that it has not evolved enough.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Boomerang Fu
    Perfect title for those days when you wish to play some competitive and simple games with your friends. Colorful, fast and fun.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tormented Souls 2
    Tormented Souls 2 delivers a tense, retro-inspired survival horror experience that successfully builds on its predecessor. Fast-paced combat, clever boss encounters, and a larger, more varied world elevate the series, while resource scarcity and strategic inventory management keep the tension high. Balance issues, occasional bugs, and a few pacing problems prevent it from being flawless, but fans of classic survival horror and the first game will find plenty to enjoy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jurassic World Evolution 2
    Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a solid sequel to the already decent predecessor. It presents the player with a larger selection of dinosaurs, a welcome addition of visitor management and some various tweaks and additions that overall make the game experience much more realistic and enjoyable. It falls a bit with its too “micromanage-y” systems at some points and lacklustre campaign, but it is a sure sight of joy for any fans of tycoon games and Jurassic series alike.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For Honor
    A prime example of "Easy to learn, hard to master" kind of a game, with hard, but extremely rewarding and challenging gameplay mechanics.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    System Shock
    System Shock Remake isn’t for everyone, but it is a true gem if you actually give it a chance. With an updated visual design that is a love letter to the original’s aesthetics and some crucial gameplay changes that improve the overall experience, it is a justful and well-made remake of one of the most influential games of all time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dying Light: The Beast
    Dying Light: The Beast marks the return of Kyle Crane in a thrilling sequel that breathes new life into the series. With ferocious beast powers, adrenaline-pumping Chimera boss battles, and parkour that’s as exhilarating as ever, the game delivers plenty of standout moments. The open world can feel a bit too sprawling, and the controls occasionally slip into clunky territory, but the fast-paced combat and amazing side missions more than make up for it. This is an excellent return to form — one that blends fresh ideas with the spirit of the original in a way fans won’t want to miss.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    GrimGrimoire OnceMore
    If you love experimental genres, tower defence games, high-quality Japanese 2D art and are into weird, tangled stories – congratulations! You are one of the selected few to this game can be easily recommended to. For the rest of you, it’s a gamble. Either you will love it or simply detest it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    Metroid Prime 4 delivers polished combat and stunning visuals, but its linear open structure, diluted atmosphere and lack of bold innovation will probably disappoint long-time fans after a long wait.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
    As with the recent LEGO games, Force Awakens is a fun distraction for a while, but ultimately doesn't bring much to the overcrowded branch of LEGO games.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Runner3
    The third installment of the Runner series continues the rhythmic legacy of its predecessors but lacks a bit in content. Runner 3 will be well received with the genre veterans but it will attract little to no new players.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unravel
    An ode to joy. Unravel is a relaxing game that strikes a chord with many of its players. It is a calm, joyous adventure with not so complex puzzles nor gameplay, yet adorable little voyage you'll gladly take.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic Origins
    Sonic Origins is a great and refreshed Sonic collection – that could've been even better. The different ways that you can now play these classic games in, surely will bring a smile to your face. But the lack of new content and DLC that should’ve been implemented in the game right from the start, make us wonder – was this even necessary?
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Revita
    Revita is a dynamic, roguelite, twin-stick, 2D action platformer that redefines the control scheme in a mind-boggling fashion, yet if you get used to it… You will be in for quite a ride.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Days Gone Remastered
    Days Gone Remaster brings visual upgrades, improved performance, and new gameplay modes to an already atmospheric open-world survival experience. While the story lacks emotional depth and mission variety remains an issue, technical polish and fresh challenges like Horde Assault Mode breathe new life into the game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite 4
    Playing Sniper Elite series is getting more and more interesting with every new instalment of the franchise. Its clever level design in combination with a brutal XRay camera is a winning combination. But a weak story and sometimes sluggish AI are the main reasons why this AAA game does not deserve a top score.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nobody Wants to Die
    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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
    Mutant Year Zero is a turn based strategy role playing adventure set in a world after the nuclear war. It captures the player with its main characters, world building, good sense of humor and an unforgiving combat. It has its flaws in the form of replayability, and lack of skill depth, but the overall impressions are very positive. Recommended even for the people that are not too much into this genre, and for those who are, it’s a no brainer.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    That Dragon, Cancer
    Aside from its control scheme, That Dragon, Cancer is one of the essential experiences of 2016. The masterful way it conveys its story of grief and loss brings a tear to the eye and makes it impossible not to empathize with its protagonists.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sunless Sea - Zubmariner
    On the gameplay level, Zubmariner doesn't bring too much to the table. But it's the mythos and continuation of the story what will keep you exploring the depths and dark places of this Lovecraftian tale.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Green Hell
    Green Hell is a hardcore survival that will give you the atmosphere of wandering and surviving harsh Amazon jungle, all while posing an intriguing story to lead you onwards. Even though it does not possess multiplayer and suffers by being an average survival game in many regards, it will provide you with a few hours of quality fun, especially at this price range.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Redout 2
    Redout 2 appeals to the fans of arcade racing games with a twist on precision racing and high speeds. It has great gameplay followed by impressive visuals and music, but the learning curve is a bit steep.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
    Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader was, besides Baldur’s Gate 3, my most anticipated game of 2023. Owlcat did an amazing job on Wrath of the Righteous and I expected that they would nail the Rogue Trader fantasy. Unfortunately, a lot of changes, bugs and a severe lack of voice acting completely ejects me from the immersion that is necessary for any 40k game. The deep progression system, while very confusing and not beginner-friendly, makes for a unique playthrough each time, but the very slow and boring combat hinders the pacing of a somewhat great CRPG.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tropico 6
    Tropico 6 rises to be a worthy successor of Tropico 4, taking the franchise back on the track with its archipelago system and return of some of the old features from the previous games.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
    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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
    Maybe not as impressive as the original was 15 years ago, but Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion remasters almost everything possible to remaster without entering the area of remakes. Some elements still smell of an old design made for a portable console, but it does not change the fact that this is the definitive way to experience Crisis Core, one of the best PSP games of all time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NBA 2K20
    NBA 2K20 includes fewer innovations than a "copy/paste club", yet manages to still play and feel pretty great. Gambling and microtransactions involved are becoming more and more toxic with each year tho.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trials Rising
    Trials Rising is the latest game in the series, and possibly most fun of them all. The excitement I felt as a kid when I played Kickstart 2 on C64 is there, the fun of previous games in the series is there, great additions in form of customization, level building and welcoming community are there. All in all, Trials Rising is a great game!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden boasts an amazing story with incredible voice acting. The setting, the narrative and the overall feel of the game is terrific and on par with high-budget games. However, the game has a faulty combat system, which is janky, crude, and lacks fluidity. Having said that, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is definitely one of those games I replay at least once a year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Far Cry 5
    Far Cry 5 is nothing better nor worse than other Far Cry games after the third one. It's basically the same game with new characters that are desperately trying to look like Vaas or Brody.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Going Under
    If you are tired of the roguelike or have been looking for a perfect one to start with - you could try with the Going Under. A quirky, fast paced, humorous dungeon crawler, painted in neon baby colors that you didn't even know your TV could support. So be your friend and lower the color intensity, for you will most probably spend some hours with this one. Pretty addictive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Miasma Chronicles
    Miasma Chronicles is a step in the right direction, built on the foundations of the studio's previous game. You may call it a spiritual successor, but what it is, is an immersive, simple, yet enjoyable tactical RPG with an intriguing story and some nice graphics. If you are into strategizing and post-apocalyptic worlds, there's plenty to look forward to here.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 1: Awake
    Studio Deck Nine had the difficult job of fulfilling great expectations and they started in the right direction.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EVERSPACE: Stellar Edition
    An amazing space rogue-lite that borrows most of its charm from Dead Cells, Freelancer and FTL, but fails to provide its own original ideas.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Borderlands 4
    Buried beneath a pile of technical issues, memory leaks, and broken textures, there’s a good Borderlands game struggling to shine through. However, at this point in time, I cannot in good conscience recommend this game. This is a shame since the game is a fun looter shooter at its core, with a pedigree that started this genre but did not innovate enough. Tiny Tina’s spinoff had more ideas and progressed the genre further than the official sequel to the franchise.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
    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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    FIFA 22
    FIFA 22 upgrades graphics but loses some licences, and an overall experience feels like a “win some-lose some” type of product. While some of the new modes and technical upgrades make it a refreshing entry, it’s starting to be painfully obvious that the series needs some serious calibration in order to get back on the path of old glory.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
    Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighbourville is a stellar dive into hero shooter waters for PopCap. With its great level design, great multiplayer and ton of content, it overcomes some of its flaws like lack of campaign and is sure to give tons of hours of PvE and PvP fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Elden Ring Nightreign
    Nightreign is an asset flip done right. It may lack new content in comparison to its predecessor, but it compensates with fast paced gameplay and a very fun multiplayer experience that many fans will return to.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mega Man Legacy Collection
    Brilliant package of classic Mega Man games that deserves a place in your collection whether you're just starting with platform games or you know each of the Mega Man's adventures by heart.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MLB The Show 22
    Even though The Show 22 provides players with some great gameplay changes and improvements, SDS still offers nothing new to the single-player modes. It still is a great baseball simulation, but the lack of upgrades sadly provides existing players with little reason to transfer to the new iteration, besides this season’s new dynamic content in Diamond Dynasty.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
    Not a bad successor to the previous title, Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium delivers yet another batch of renowned classic arcade games. It delivers perfect emulation and a number of modern-day improvements. Maybe a couple of fighting games could have been left out in favour of something different, but there is no doubt anyone can find at least a few games up their alley in this collection.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tower of Time
    Tower of Time is an old school rpg with some interesting new mechanics, but where it lacks is a generic story and monotonous locations.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2
    A nearly perfect RTS in a Warhammer 40k universe, universe that the developers absolutely understand. If you’re an RTS fan, you must try this game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pawarumi
    Pawarumi is a very challenging SHMUP with an interesting colour mechanic that will leave fans breathless but shoo away any casual player.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Unbound
    Need for Speed Unbound is the best modern NFS to date. It is still riddled with issues like rubberbanding and weird drifting physics, but it still provides its players with the best handling system in years, with grip racing finally back. With the best visual design NFS has ever had and some interesting campaign decisions, it gives hope that the series is back on track to becoming something great.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Amnesia: The Bunker
    Amnesia: The Bunker is a successful experiment for the renowned horror franchise, branching the series into survival horror, room escape, rogue-lite and extraction genres. Impeccable audio design and tense gameplay make for one of the scariest horror games in recent years.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
    Rebel Galaxy Outlaw represents a true spiritual successor to Freelancer and similar games. If you are a fan of spaceship shooters and simulators this game is a must-have. Even with a few minor faults, it is worth the admission ticket.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Pac-Man Championship Edition 2
    Compared to its predecessor, Championship Edition 2 offers more stuff to do, yet it never manages to achieve the pure arcade bliss that entranced the player to spend hours on end.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
    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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Othercide
    Othercide is a fantastic rogue-like-Xcom-like turn based strategy game with an awesome Noire-Gothic design. The initiative feature is a fresh twist to this genre and the soul-crushing sacrificing of the Daughters are the morbid features that make this game shine. This game will keep you stuck to the screen until you win.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
    Pillars of Eternity II arrives on consoles in it’s the best edition with all additional content, completely bringing all of it’s best aspects to console gaming. With its rich non-linear narrative, astonishing world and lore and interesting characters and both real-time and turn-based gameplay, it still is a great game, even with its bad optimisation and confusing control scheme for controllers.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
    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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind
    As a first real expansion to this unconventional MMO, Morrowind goes out of its way to pay homage to the 2002 hit game bearing the same name. Fortunately, it succeeds in evoking just the right amount of nostalgia, while maintaining its own storytelling identity, with its only shortcomings in those features expected of an MMO.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cat Quest II
    If you are up for some cute, simple and potentially cooperative action RPG experience starring a cat and a dog, well this game will be right up your alley. Not too long or complex, yet truly can satiate your hunger for the cute... And some hunger for the action and RPGs. Give it a try! If nothing, it will make you giggle.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Humankind
    If you ignore some minor bugs and issues, you’ve finally got yourself a decent competitor in the 4X genre. Humankind has gorgeous music, colorful graphics, and fun and challenging gameplay that will keep you wanting to play "just one more turn".
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Indivisible
    Indivisible is a great looking game with simple mechanics, interesting story and lovely music. Too bad not all stretch goals from Indiegogo have been reached, but we hope to still see all that studio planned for this game one day.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    EA Sports FC 26
    Despite the massive marketing push and promises of a “revolution,” EA FC 26 ends up feeling all too familiar — a shiny coat of paint over the same arcade-style gameplay. The new “Authentic” mode offers a touch of realism, but online matches are still a chaotic mess. EA’s continued obsession with microtransactions and the clumsy integration of women’s players into FUT only reinforce the impression that, once again, style has triumphed over substance.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blasphemous
    Blasphemous is a visceral, morbid, gory metroidvania that has beautiful artwork, design and is coupled with challenging but fair gameplay and platforming. However, the world that enthralled me needed more lore to keep me overwhelmed
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE
    If you are a Danganronpa fan, this is a title to shake up the genre we don’t see much of nowadays. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is a gloomy and mature, yet wacky anime thriller mystery that promises a lot and delivers exactly as much. Presuming you don’t mind slower pacing and loads of loading screens, we can say with zero doubt - you are in for a treat.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus
    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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Long Dark
    The Long Dark is a survival game, one of many some will say, but with its interesting story and a touch of mystery, we’ve got a very good game before us.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Pacific Drive
    Pacific Drive is a truly atmospheric experience that gives off that ‘’mystical adventure into the unknown’’ vibe. The family wagon which you drive becomes immediately iconic, and even with its roguelite structure, it provides a truly immersive experience that will keep you on your toes as you explore the Olympic Exclusion Zone and its mysterious landscapes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Solasta: Crown of the Magister
    Solasta: Crown of the Magister is one of the best tabletop video game replications that successfully translates many of the famous tabletop mechanics into a video game. It has some problems, but despite its lower budget, lacklustre story and weirdish character models, it is worth your money and time, especially if you are an RPG or tabletop fan.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quantum Break
    Quantum Break is a dual experience - on one side is its great and interesting story with many interesting ideas, but on the other is mediocre gameplay. At the end, this is a game worth playing, especially if you're a completionist, but not a journey you'd be willing to take once more.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    World of Final Fantasy
    A humorous package of sweet nostalgia, with some really great battle mechanics. After a while, it could get dull, but it should not stop you from getting many enjoyable hours before that.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Crush K.O.
    A short and fast-paced beat-em-up that needs more gameplay mechanics, but is still fun to play.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Back 4 Blood
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
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    • 60 Critic Score
    11-11: Memories Retold
    Even though visually pretty, I found the game lacking serious depth when it came to the story, and consider that there were not enough points in the game for me to emotionally connect to either of the characters. When you take into consideration that plot twist is very predictable and that the game can be finished in less than one day, this game does offer a different perspective on the WWI from the other games currently on the market, but it won’t leave a lasting impression on you, it will become just a fleeting memory.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unravel Two
    Unravel Two changes the formula in ways it improves the game, but diminishes the strong atmosphere. So it's a win-lose situation. But fear not, it is still a great game -AND you can enjoy it with a friend, in an all new co-op mode. It deserves the third installment, fair and square.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty
    Not all the fans may think New ‘n’ Tasty is a faithful representation of the original, but for the newcomers - it sure is a good starting point. While waiting for the Soulstorm, it's a great opportunity to play the Switch port of the 6 years old remake of the 23 years old game - on the go.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tchia
    Tchia is a great game to get you acquainted with New Caledonia, but even more to get you relaxed. Charming graphics and some really strong atmospheric moments make this world a joy to explore. The lack of strong story direction may put you off from playing it, but if you are the laid-back kind, it is an experience you surely will remember for a long time.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Riders Republic
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
    BGA is a great strategy and even better Warhammer 40K game. Its difficulty might scare away some players, but details on ships and impeccable voice acting will thrill the die-hard fans of the universe. This is a game that is truly blessed by The Emperor.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crimson Desert
    Crimson Desert is a game you must get used to for it to get amazing. In the first few hours I wanted to give up. However, I persevered and I would regret it if I hadn’t. The sense of wonder, exploration and combat is top notch and scratches that Skyrim itch I’ve been having for years. The story is weaker and starts super “MMOish”, but it picks up the pace later and immerses you into a political and supernatural war between… well, everybody! By the 100th hour I still have not discovered everything nor did I finish the story, but there is not a minute of free time that I don’t spend playing this game. It pulled me in, and won’t let me go, and at this point, I don’t want it to.
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