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
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Just like its predecessor, Inside is a puzzle in itself. Mysterious, intriguing, dark yet beautiful, it's one of the most unique platformers around and a journey well worth taking.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    With its galore of tropes and cliche characters, new Star Ocean can barely satisfy even the biggest fans of the franchise.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The more you play Necropolis, the more evident will its flaws become. With too similar rooms, corridors and monsters, it doesn't create a feeling of mystery, but a feeling of running in circles.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Aside from its pretty graphics and realistic physics, there's not much that Dangerous Golf has to offer. The sheer chaos gets repetitive after a while and with no complexity in the gameplay department, this is a game that gets too dull too fast.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It might not shine like the shiniest gem, but Song of the Deep is a metroidvania diamond in the rough - a game that even with its minor flaws can reel you in and completely immerse you into this aquatic adventure.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With a very high difficulty curve, Furi is not for everyone except for players who can endure its long, complex and amazing boss fights. It might feel empty between the fights, but it creates an incredibly gratifying feeling after each encounter.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A great idea with a somewhat sloppy execution, This is the Police has tremendous amounts of potential that's currently squandered by pressuring the player to go through a linear route instead of having more open gameplay.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A cutesy puzzle-platformer that's not bringing anything new to the table, TurnOn might not be a very complex game, but it's still a relaxing experience, especially for the first commercial game by the young studio.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Designed as a Devil May Cry clone but based on a card game, Anima barely balances on its playability, with constant problems with the camera and more than wonky platforming sections. Terribly dated graphics are just a final nail in this mediocre coffin.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With Geralt's final adventure coming to an end, CD Projekt Red did a masterful job. Action, intrigue, love and Gwent - it's all there and it's better than ever. Truly a finale worthy of the legendary Witcher.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The third venture into the episodic Hitman might not be as good as his second adventure, but Marrakesh still offers amazing digital playground that will surely put your assassin skills to the test.
    • 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Solus Project is a mixed bag. With vast landscape to explore and eerie, tense atmosphere it is an adventure worth taking, if only there were no plot holes and somewhat weird design decisions.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hearts of Iron IV proves why it’s the king of grand strategy games once more. With a plethora of improvements, this game is a must-have for every grand strategy and history buff.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mostly a game for the fans, Burning Blood is a spectacle fighter game that won't be able to grab you unless you're familiar with the One Piece universe. For the fans though, the game offers quite a lot - from solid gameplay, to familiar story and lovable cast.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cornerstone does have its fair share of problems, from camera to control scheme, but it is a lighthearted and whimsical adventure that doesn't overstay its welcome and even provides a laugh or two.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Severed is not without its share of flaws, but they're overwhelmed by the amazing atmosphere that creates tension and even fear while you're slicing you way through this Dia de los Muertos-inspired adventure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Housemarque did it again! Alienation is another great twin-stick shooter coming from this renowned studio, an exhilarating co-op experience that is both as fun as it is rewarding.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even with more than twenty playable characters, Battleborn fails to offer enough variety in its gameplay to keep players engaged for longer periods of time. And with an unfortunate release date, it is a game that will be forgotten in a matter of months.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As the best possible compromise between shooters of old and the new trends in the genre, DOOM is just the game for anyone craving that sweet hyperactive and ultraviolent action and is a game that has absolutely earned the right to have its title written in full-caps.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The new TMNT is a repetitive slog that is nowhere near the greatness of original comic nor cartoons and it's a real shame that Platinum Games let such an unpolished game out of their door.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    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.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A historical event whose consequences are felt even today is encapsulated in this Telltale-esque adventure that might not be the lengthiest nor the most polished adventure of all time, but it does intrigue and raise important questions many of us weren't fully aware of.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With bleak visual design and superb voice acting, Fragments of Him won't leave you indifferent to choices, regrets, and sorrow, its characters portray. A cathartic journey through melancholy-fuelled story, that's just too short to leave a full impact or justify the high price on Steam.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a deep and unique card game that has a bright future, look no further. Duelyst might require more persistence and concentration than other similar games, but will engross you if you grew tired of trends in modern card games.

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