PLAY! Zine's Scores

  • Games
For 1,365 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 Cyberpunk 2077
Lowest review score: 10 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV
Score distribution:
1365 game reviews
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Nintendo Switch Sports reignites that old fun factor of the original Wii sports games. While some are not that great, some are amazing, and some will be added in the future for free; starting 6 disciplines will surely give you and your friends a great time around the TV. Just don’t forget to strap on your JoyCons.
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    • 76 Critic Score
    Really simple yet crazy game with all sorts of funny and amusing mechanics. But its physics can stand in the way of good fun, and cause you to rage. Pewdiepie collaborated in making of this game so expect plenty of memes, and the best part is that community is making amazing new levels to play daily
    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    REANIMAL feels like a natural extension to the Little Nightmares franchise. It boasts stunning visuals, strong atmosphere and several genuinely memorable moments. However, uneven pacing, a dull first chapter, clunky controls, technical issues and poor PS5 performance hold it back from true greatness. It's a good horror adventure overall, but one that's more likely to be remembered for its frustrations than its brilliance.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    CoD: Modern Warfare presents some of the best, although short, singleplayer experience franchise had to offer in a long time. On the other (multiplayer) hand, it has some of the funniest and satisfying gunplay, all riddled with bad map design and some unrefined new game modes.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Though a really neat game, Super Mario Odyssey is an utterly underwhelming adventure for every long-term Super Mario fan in existence. Unless Cappy brainwashed you. In that case, you are a satisfied zombie customer now. No, seriously, only a zombie would find a healthy challenge in this pleasant but disappointingly easy Super Mario Walk-in-the-park. Sorry - Odyssey.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Full of intrigue, action and excitement, The Devil's Daughter is an immensely fun game. But, this isn’t really a puzzle game, even if you're playing as the most famous detective in the world. There might not be huge challenges to overcome, but it's still a very satisfying journey for every Sherlock Holmes fan.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    Great visual design and detailed progression system, but gameplay can quickly become repetitive and tedious.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A creative mix of metroidvania and roguelite elements, Never Grave offers solid combat and a fun possession mechanic. Repetitive progression and forced resets hurt the pacing, but the game remains an enjoyable and interesting experiment.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even without state of the art graphics, Demetrios stands strong with its solid length, charm and humor so rarely seen in modern gaming.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    One Piece Odyssey surprisingly captures the charm of the show. The world is great, and the action looks superb. Even though the story is shallow and predictable, with too much backtracking, and the battles are far too easy, this is one of the best One Piece video games ever made. If you like the show, don’t miss out on grabbing this treasure.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    The unique and beautiful art style of the previous games in the series is raised to the next level in Lorelai. Unfortunately, games fail to capture the same psychologically dark and disturbing atmosphere of the first 2 games, but it's still a great game!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Papers, Please with a Brexit twist! Fun game with come nice humor and atmospheric music, with cute pixel visuals.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fade to Silence is a survival horror RPG simulator, which is maybe too real for its own good. Yes, the idea of living a life in harsh environment and leading a group against the monsters and the weather sounds great for a game, but we don`t think many fans of horror or simulation genre will have patience and commitment to play this game as long as it should be played.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As a single-player game, Evil Dead: The Game fails in almost every way possible. But as a multiplayer experience, this is an authentic Evil Dead ride that no fan should ever miss. While it’s a bit rough on the edges with a few glitches that most fans would forgive, it is one of the best titles of the genre so far.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even with some slight adjustments to the formula, Hard Reset still holds up quite well. Rebalances and small improvements in the Redux version are life-savers, making it one of the most satisfying shooters of 2016.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A worthy successor to the Retro City Rampage, this is a 16-bit pack full of action and explosions that destroy even the fourth wall and jump right into your heart. If you loved GTA and the 16-bit era, you will love this game.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It might take a lot to make a stew, but Overcooked brews one delicious soup that's ideal for those gatherings where you just need a little break and have a hilarious bit of fun.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There is plenty to wish for in this anime mash-up, but thankfully a lot of good things that Jump Force delivers will keep you occupied and prevent the much needed nitpicking. So after all the initial hype diminishes, let us all join and shout - the next "jump" game needs to be much better!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even with some omissions in game modes and questionable microtransactions policy, new Guitar Hero is simply a blast to play and brandishes an improved plastic guitar.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even without massively crowded areas, the sheer scale of Sapienza is well worth the entry price for Agent 47's second episodic outing. It is a welcome improvement over the first episode, although still far from greatness we expect from Hitman games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Beautiful artistic design and great atmosphere are sadly somewhat overshadowed by sloppy mechanics and unbalanced gameplay.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Everdeep Aurora is a gentle, narrative-driven platformer. Explore an underground world through the eyes of Shell, a feline child looking for her mother. Atmospheric pixel art and vague navigation won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. But if it’s yours, this could be a gem you’ll cherish for a long time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked delivers an accessible, charming and tactically engaging D&D-lite experience, even if its simplified structure and progression flaws keep it from reaching true depth. It’s fun, clever, and welcoming, which is perfect for players who are just starting their D&D journey.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    OkunoKA redesigns the Super Meat Boy formula into a colorful and detailed, fast-paced, trial and error experience. Truth be told, it's a bit too detailed, and that makes the game even harder when the graphics get in the way of precise platforming. Still, a challenging game and a recommendation for any hardcore Super Meat Boy fans out there.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The horror in this game is reaching new levels of gore, and audio component is great, but unfortunately game fails at capitalising on some good, but unfinished story parts.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Complex and challenging card game, but with some fundamental flaws and bad monetization system that basically killed the game even before it went out.

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