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
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If global warming is a problem you think we should fight with dolphins set in a postapocalyptic vision of the world, through the eyes of TRON, then look no further! This is a game for you. For the rest of the gaming crowd, I'm pretty sure you won't find much fun here unless you just wanna relax and dive deep until you inevitably fall to sleep.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Atmospheric and beautiful, but the story is too abstract for its own good and it's not really scary. Film elements weren't used enough in gameplay mechanics and storytelling.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Feel Seals is a turn-based RPG inspired by Final Fantasy Tactic, made by Final Fantasy Tactic fans and meant for Final Fantasy Tactic fans. Mix and match your skills, classes and abilities to create unique combos that will best suit your playing style.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Zero is one of the titles that tried experimenting with already good formulas, yet managed to get away with it and still be a great game. Not that lonely but still a strong survival horror experience, Resident Evil Zero is most probably the prettiest Resident Evil on the Switch that aged unbelievably well.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Vaporum with its console port again proves that retro grid style dungeon crawlers aren’t dead yet. It retains core pros of its genre, while masterfully putting the player into eerie steampunk environment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil again, but on a new platform. Even with the price and few hiccups, it is a full-on worth the price to have it on the go. A well-done port and an excellent addition to the Switch library of games this proves that the console is capable of so much.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An ever-elusive Japanese "gacha" exclusive is finally here. Tons of fan service will make you turn a blind eye to a ridiculously outdated graphics. If luck and strategy are all you want from a Dragon Ball game, this is a title for you.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Good game. But only that. Not for everyone, especially not for children and minors. Too much text will turn off some players. But excitement for every new case and hope that you will behead Robespierre will be enough to keep you until the end.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An excellent port of a beloved game that doesn’t feel like its age caught up with it. The Switch is a perfect home for this franchise and here’s hoping that Darksiders 2 will be ported as well.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    God`s Trigger is a top-down shoot-em-up bullet hell which challenges your quick thinking and reflexes. Playing solo is ok, and playing with a friend is great, but it only supports local co-op. Frustration will reach high levels but will keep you motivated to get your sword bloody even more.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A top-notch visual novel, both visually and novel-vise. A great and funny story, lots of choices that won't ruin the final outcome and a great visual style are just a few of many reasons any fan of the genre should pick this title up. If not a fan of visual novels, still give this one a go. You might just get to look for more...
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A timeless classic not worth the extra price just for portability.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Team Sonic Racing is fun and enjoyable kart mascot racing game. Even with its few faults, it can be enjoyable for the whole family or just in singleplayer.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    World War Z is a genuine fun and entertaining Left 4 Dead clone that does add a bit of its own stuff to a mix in the old formula. The only issue is that bugs, glitches, and poor connectivity are can be annoying, but hopefully, that will be sorted.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tech Support: Error Unknown is a game with simple yet interesting gameplay and story with multiple endings. You start as a rookie tech support assistant but later in the game, you get more info and information about illegal activities on the network. Tech Support has a lot of problems like lack of explanation for some tasks and bugs, but it's overall a fun game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Imperator: Rome is another showmanship of Paradox’s greed that is manifested through their DLC politics. In its core, it is a good game with some intuitive ideas that are resolved through a very interesting time period, but it falls short in almost all fields where its mechanics are clearly left unfinished for some DLCs to fulfil them.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ghost Giant is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It delivers a beautiful world and a cute story that explores some serious problems anyone can suffer, therefore creating an experience that is both relaxing and emotional. A few control related problems, can't beat its charm. So if you are looking for an imaginative and intriguing, yet short VR experience, look no further. This is it and it is great.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you like great stories and immersive world building, with little to no gameplay, this is a game for you.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Easy and fun party game. Nothing spectacular but it does not miss the point of fun gaming.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dark Devotion presents a rather refreshing cocktail of different genres and games that only an indie developer would have the courage to try. Its pixel art, done nicely and with a lot of attention to details, presents a morbid and dark setting. Only issues come to inconveniences regarding controls, no jump and return options.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A psychological mystery meets the scenic fjords of Norway to bring you a new genre of fjord noir. Join Edward Charles Harden and his ward Lissie in their search for Edward's lost sister and unravel the mystery of the village of Graavik.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A fun and interesting premise, that makes you play "just one more day“, shines in co-op but frustrates in single player mode.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A gorgeous puzzle solving game with occasional battles. A rare gem in which both kids and grownups can fully immerse themselves with completely different views on the story.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tales of the Neon Sea doesn’t take any risks with its narrative, but presents a beautiful story and even more beautiful world to the player. Immersive cyberpunk surroundings and interesting puzzles can be captivating, even in the light of the unfinished story that should be continued in a few months.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We are yet to witness a bad Image & Form game, as the latest SteamWorld instalment is amazing as usual! Great turn-based combat, likeable characters, story, and graphics, are just a fragment of a magic formula, that can obviously summon an awesome and entertaining title with ease. Do not miss it.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A buggy third person PRG that shines like an old school game but is hindered by technical problems, endless running and pointless survival elements.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vambrace Cold Soul is another interesting experiment with genre mixing, in a Darkest Dungeon like setting but frozen solid. Artwork and music are downright amazing and the game should be played just to experience that. Only faults are with some random annoying bugs, no keyboard control changing, and a bit of a slow pace.
    • 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.

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