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 Returnal
Lowest review score: 10 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV
Score distribution:
1364 game reviews
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Supposedly, Bombshell started its life as a Duke Nukem game, yet studio never managed to acquire the license. We're not sure how that game would have turned out, but it probably wouldn't be such an unfinished, bland and painfully unfunny mess as this game.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    All the violence and shock value can’t hide the mediocre game behind it.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    With the news that WWE games will take a new route regarding the development of their games, we were all skeptical about the future result. Sadly, with the game out now, it is much worse.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Short and boring, with a story that is, to put it simply - bad historical fiction.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Well, at least it an RTS. It has that as a plus side, but nothing else.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    It may have a few interesting mechanics up its sleeve, but Babylon’s Fall manages to be one of the least interesting titles we have played as of late. And if you add astoundingly bad visual presentation on top of bland gameplay, you get a mixture that is hard to believe came from such a renowned developer and publisher. Not many will enjoy this one.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Swimmy camera combined with lock on shooting is a recipe for disaster for a game in which you quickly lose all interest. The territory you need to investigate is large, but without a corresponding map, this experience is much less enjoyable.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Serving as an homage to the good old Metal Gear Solid, Spy Drops offers a great retro experience. Unfortunately it suffers from a lot of issues ranging from repetitiveness, poor camera, to very unintuitive controls.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The game has a really interesting world, lore, and story, that could easily get you into playing it. But the gameplay aspects, from a fixed camera, broken combat and save system, a bundle of bugs and boring monsters, drag the game into the ground.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Left Alive is a reason to question the reason. A game to question taste and good will among gamers. It is not a superb title, it's clunky, unpolished and can drive you insane, but there is just that one weird part of it that could make it up to you... It's surprisingly cool, for reasons unknown. If you consider yourself a brave man, give it a go. You just may find something worth your while.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Too many bugs and overall lack of optimization prevents Flashback 2 from being at least a decent new entry and sequel to such a legendary series. Give the game a chance only if you are a die hard fan and you have the patience to suffer through its multiple issues.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It may be free and as some of its aspects are concerned, fairly fun to play. But on the other hand, eFootball 2022 is plagued with horrible bugs and glitches, graphical monstrosities and outdated physics. As a whole, it is something you may enjoy in a short run. But in this state, if the game is not improved, Konami may change the price from “free” to “paying us back” – it still won't save the poor franchise.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    As if Gollum hasn't had his fair share of suffering, Daedalic Entertainment has decided that we have to share some more with him. Unfortunately, a potentially intriguing angle of storytelling and an ever-interesting world this time falls short in every sense imaginable - crashes that occur more often than you can count, unpolished gameplay, inconsistent voice acting and storytelling... Sadly, there are a few things more precious than your time - the time you could spend elsewhere, not playing a game that has lost its direction and, unfortunately, turned out plain bad.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    This is a 3D puzzle game in which you have to play vignettes in order to reach the puzzles. Creating team dabbled with every type of game genre they could have, and created this Frankengame.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dreamy and melancholic visuals and soundtrack of River od Alice are easy to admire, but unfortunately, game is lacking meaningful story and contextuality. Some puzzles are great, but others can be quite frustrating, which can be a stumbling stone for more casual players.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    These are, without a doubt, the best Star Wars pinball tables Zen Studios has created to date, standing toe to toe with their Portal Pinball.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Using the full potential of VR technology, Esper 2 immerses you into its fantasy worlds, offering plethora of intriguing and varied puzzles set in 3D space. If only it lasted longer, it would be our favorite VR game so far.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Entering its third season, Killer Instinct has finally reached PC audience in its best incarnation to date. A fighting game that will please different player profiles, KI is a spectacular game that runs butter-smooth, with great netcode and one of the best tutorials we've ever seen in genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Another great set of tables by Zen Studios, a trio of pinballs that's an obvious recommendation to fans of Alien saga. This pack offers dozens of hours of hectic fun even to players who have less interest in the source material, considering these are among the most challenging pinballs the studio has produced to date.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Interesting concept, fun gameplay with huge variety, simple and clear rules are what makes Boss Monster a great game for when you're looking for a head to head card-based experience. Minor bugs and DLC annoyances do bring its score, and enjoyment, down by a notch.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even with seven-year-old graphics, Shadow Complex looks and runs great, with fluid animations and sprawling levels that any metroidvania game dreams of. This is an essential game for every metroidvania fan.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An investment in nearly endless amounts of fun, Drawful 2 is a definitive party game for up to 8 players that's so easy to grasp, so everyone can play. Its low price is a perfect reason not to miss this little gem.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BetaDwarf not only managed to create an addictive base game, but they hit it out of the park with a DLC that properly expands the experience. Settsa might get a nerf at one point, but it's tremendously fun to play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    By all accounts an average game, Lost Sea doesn't excel neither in its gameplay department, nor visual presentation. It is an entry game for beginners to the action RPG genre, but even they could find a much better experiences elsewhere.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Even though it looks cute and offers fun gameplay, My Night Job fails to offer any longevity and the player will drop it right after the first hour or two.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Run, jump, squash your foes, grab some coins then repeat. A formula so simple, but it still works like a charm. For the entry price, Goblin and Coins is one cute distraction.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hockey is returning to your local PC and is Super Bloody good. Fast paced, atmospheric, a tad violent, and completely retro, Super Blood Hockey will provide you with tons of fun, even if you are not a fan of the sport.

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