PLAY! Zine's Scores
- Games
For 1,364 reviews, this publication has graded:
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55% higher than the average critic
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8% same as the average critic
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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: | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | |
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| Lowest review score: | Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 870 out of 1364
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Mixed: 425 out of 1364
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Negative: 69 out of 1364
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Gotham Knights is a prime example of mediocrity and lack of direction. With some useful and interesting ideas, it starts promising but is drawn back fast by its repetitive and clunky combat systems that fail to differ much, with a lack of enemy variety, empty-ish world and weak mission design.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Even though it only brings a few new features, making it very similar to the last game, Football Manager 2023 is still the best football management game that delivers the best experience.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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If better hair physics is what you were hoping for when it comes to the new edition of FIFA – you’re in luck! The hair looks gorgeous now. But as for the other, more important things we need, it is the same as always. It takes a bit of improvement and a lot to pay for it.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Evil West is a nostalgic throwback to the 7th generation of consoles where the story was corny, the environments were bland, the protagonists were manly men, and everything was cheezy and glorious – and I like this very, very much. The fun combat is only hindered but a plethora of bugs and a pretty linear level design.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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It seems like this year’s edition of eFootball needed to take more risks. There is too much invested in licenses and petty makeup and next to nothing to improve the core and the heart of this beloved game. It may be free to play, but it is also free to pass. EFootball fans deserve more than this.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed is another great remake-sequel, and it is a sign that we need to support THQ Nordic more. Who knows, we might even get a full-on sequel in time!- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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CoD MW 2 is a refreshing single-player experience, providing players with some of the best action-packed moments and great characters, but riddled with multiplayer balancing issues and extreme performance and technical problems. It still is CoD and is fun for anyone who finds its casual shooting gameplay compelling, but it plays safely and doesn’t present itself as something revolutionary for the franchise.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Bayonetta 3 once again manages to amaze new and returning players alike with its fast pace and new wild combat options. If you are here for some spectacular action, you have come to the right place.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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If you are on a quest to find a video game that could make you cry, may your quest end right here. A continuation of a story that was fine on its own, Requiem delivers one of the most powerful stories ever conceived in a video game. But be wary of the framerate drops on the PlayStation 5 console, which bring their own set of unforeseen despair.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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It’s God of War 2018, only bigger, prettier, more detailed, more open, more complete and much more intense. It’s more of everything from the sequel that both revived and killed the old franchise at the same time. If you loved the new God of War, this game has nothing but means to blow you away this time around.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Nov 3, 2022
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Two Point Campus is a great experience that learns from its predecessor and makes the game a bit less micromanagey, fun, and vividly fresh with every new campus and game you play. You can be the principal not only of a generic university but a lot more, including schools of magic, espionage and knighthood. If that is not fun, then what is!?- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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The original The Last of Us will always be my favourite PlayStation game. The narrative is amazing, the relationship between Joel and Ellie is wholesome and it all culminates into a satisfying story that will bring tears to your eyes. However, I do not recommend the remake. Even though there are extensive graphical enhancements, 60FPS support, DualSense support and a variety of accessibility options, none of this justifies the admission price. And, above all, there was really no need for this remake, the original is perfect as it is and available on PS Plus. Skip it and wait for a fat discount if you are keen to try it.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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If you are allergic to cats, hate mystery, exploration and a good atmosphere in video games, don’t play Stray. Otherwise, you’ve probably already beaten it. It’s a rare occasion to get a title such as this. And if it looks like something you might enjoy, that’s likely because you most surely would.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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Outriders Worldslayer is an expansion in word only. It provides players with some new options for builds and a few fun loot, but its 3-hour story and overall really small amount of content make it look like an incremental free update that tries to scam its players by paying full price for it.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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If you’ve finished Rise through and through, this expansion is something you will deeply cherish. A continuation of the adventure, filled with new challenges and content. Even old material is not simply recycled but given a new life. If only it was a bit cheaper…- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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PC players have long awaited Spidey to come to their platform, and Insomniac with Nixxes delivers with this port completely and even expands on the audio-visual experience this game has to offer, with Spider-Man looking the best possible so far, despite some of its original problems and few performance issues.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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Lost Ruins takes a perfect spin on the standard Metroidvania formula and adds some strategy into the mix. Beautiful visuals, great atmosphere and clever action design make this a game no fan of the genre should ever miss.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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Live A Live not only brings a decades-old Japan exclusive to the west, but it also vastly improves it in the audio and visual sense. Flaws of the original are still present, but as a refreshed gem from the past, Live A Live is something every fan of the genre should give a chance to.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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Another year, another F1, this time with almost no major changes, microtransactions, dysfunctional VR support and ridiculously bad supercars modes and additions. Yeah, the first EA-published Codemasters game had some of their notoriously bad practices inside of it, and even though it is no surprise, it is a sad day, since last year's edition was one of the best F1 experiences ever made.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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This is a solid sequel but it tries to mess with the original recipe a bit too much. If you didn’t play the first one or were expecting to blast through waves of beat em up opponents, you will be confused and a bit disappointed. Check it out on a sale or if you really enjoyed the first game in the series.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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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.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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Eight years in the making, Scorn is a tremendous, grotesque and terrifying experience that encapsulates true horror with something alien and unknown, masterfully translating it into a first-person action puzzler. It doesn’t relish itself with its rudimentary mechanics, but it adds upon them with carefully synergized environmental design.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Oct 14, 2022
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While the release of this and the anniversary collection at the same time (where this one makes for a lesser package) is an absolute mystery, the Wonder Boy Collection is a great pack of gaming history. Not only can you witness the way the series was shaped throughout the years, but its games remain fun to play even today.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Jul 13, 2022
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The Quarry does a fine job as a spiritual successor to the renowned Until Dawn, yet takes a few steps forward when it comes to character development and atmosphere building. Unfortunately, it sacrifices a few elements in the process which makes it a not so scary interactive movie more than a video game. Still, for lovers of the genre and Supermassive Games legacy – it’s a treat you should not miss.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Jul 13, 2022
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The High Isle chapter provides players with some great new story content and a beautiful new region, but with its lack of quality side content, low amount of new items, and underwhelming card game, it is hard to recommend to anyone who isn’t a story buff of TES series and is a more of a hardcore MMO player.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Jul 13, 2022
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Even though it’s a relatively short game that doesn't bring anything new to the table, Starship Troopers: Terran Command is a joy to play. If you're a fan of the movies, you definitely shouldn't miss this game, and the same goes for all RTS fans.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Jul 13, 2022
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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?- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Jul 13, 2022
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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.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Jul 13, 2022
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Recursive Ruin is an impressive game with an awesome combination of visuals and puzzle mechanics. It can be divided into two parts - puzzle and story. Story is worth following, but the puzzles give an immense sense of satisfaction when solved.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Jul 13, 2022
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It may not be all that much different to the previous two games in the series, but Mario Strikers: Battle League still manages to be an extremely fun game, especially when playing with multiple friends. The lack of content steals its potential shine, but for what it is – it does a great job at making you have some quality fun.- PLAY! Zine
- Posted Jul 13, 2022
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