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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:
  1. Positive: 870 out of 1364
  2. Mixed: 425 out of 1364
  3. Negative: 69 out of 1364
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    EA Sports UFC 2
    Even though the grappling system is slowed down and pre-fight sequences lack the familiar trash talking, UFC 2 is a great transition of sport into the digital realm. It is the closest we've been to feeling how it is to fight inside the octagon.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
    A DLC that has all rights to be considered a proper expansion, The Following adds so much to Dying Light that it almost feel like a proper standalone game. This is a great example of how DLC should be made - with new map, incredibly fun addition of vehicles and even improving upon the familiar gameplay.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devil Daggers
    The game that is borderline uncomfortable to play or even look at, Devil Daggers is a hellish nightmare in which its inhabitants and sounds will keep haunting you, but you’ll keep returning to it, trying to stay there for just a moment longer.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Town of Light
    Some games serve only to be fun. On the other hand, some games are experiences that aren't suited for everyone, art houses that are as disturbing as they are intriguing. The Town of Light is one of them.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Last Door: Season 2
    Even if it looks like it came from the Commodore 64 era, the second season of The Last Door is a chilling adventure with a haunting soundtrack. It is a Lovecraftesque journey from mental asylums to opium dens, a proper horror game that refrains from using cheap scare tactics.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bravely Second: End Layer
    Where Bravely Default excelled, Bravely Second repeats that success and leaves us with a heartwarming tale. One of the greatest 3DS titles to date and surely the crème de la crème of modern JRPG titles.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stardew Valley
    It's not often that we see a one-man project leave such an impact on the gaming community, collectively putting us into the "just one more turn/day" mindset, but Stardew Valley manages it in a spectacular way.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Black Desert Online
    Developer’s inexperience hinders the game enough for it to not be an instant recommendation, especially to newcomers. But, for experienced MMO players, Black Desert Online offers months or even years of content. Considering that's how long it takes to just see everything that's on offer.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Salt and Sanctuary
    Although it might look like just another Souls clone set in a 2D environment, Salt and Sanctuary manages to almost effortlessly transition the familiar gameplay into a different dimension. The gameplay is deep, offering multitude of combat options and as rewarding as it was in Dark Souls.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Trackmania Turbo
    Nadeo turned to what they know best and what was the most logical solution for them – they used the “essence” of what makes Trackmania fun, then upgraded and published it. But they also missed some opportunities to make Turbo even more interesting.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hitman - Intro Pack
    We're yet to see whether the whole experience will be on par with the rest of the series. So far, new Hitman offers the familiar style and atmosphere, large levels with numerous routes, but also a plethora of strange glitches and bugs.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    SUPERHOT
    Even with its very short campaign, the game offers tremendous replay value with various challenges and modifiers. The "time moves when you move" mechanic is polished to perfection resulting in some of the most spectacular scenes in FPS games.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's The Division
    If you're going into The Division looking for an MMO-styled Call of Duty, you'll leave empty-handed. But, if all you're looking for are tons of loot, great co-op fun with your friends, shooting endless streams of bad guys, all set in the realistic depiction of New York, be sure to grab your copy of the game.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Witness
    The Witness is a unique, complex and brilliantly designed puzzle that won't resonate with every player. It offers over thirty hours of highly cerebral gameplay that will delight every fan of "intelligent" games, yet is open enough to let more casual players explore its landscapes.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
    Even if it's not as fresh as its predecessor, Garden Warfare 2 still guarantees dozens of hours of stress-free, pure multiplayer fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Arslan: The Warriors of Legend
    No matter how many protagonists you get to play as or how many play styles you try, sooner or later the whole experience becomes rather boring. Suffering from same repetitive nature as most musou games, Arslan follows the same formula and can only be recommended to hardcore fans of the genre.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Bombshell (2016)
    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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo
    Targeted at hardcore fans of rally and racing games in general, Sebastien Loeb Rally won't attract casual bystanders to add this game to their collection and even fails to offer enough to its target audience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    American Truck Simulator
    Even if you're not the fan of the 18 wheelers, do yourself a favor and try this game. Nothing can replicate that peculiar feeling of driving across the States at 4AM while your radio is tuned to "Road to hell".
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gravity Rush Remastered
    A re-master done right, with significant graphical upgrades, running in butter-smooth 60 frames per second. If you missed the original Vita release, be sure to pick this up.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia
    If it didn't say "Assassin's Creed" on the tin, we wouldn't be completely sure what we've played. Nor were Ubisoft sure where were they heading with this series.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mega Man Legacy Collection
    Brilliant package of classic Mega Man games that deserves a place in your collection whether you're just starting with platform games or you know each of the Mega Man's adventures by heart.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Marvel's Avengers
    Ultimately, your decision to give LEGO Avengers a try will depend whether you grew tired of the formula we've seen in countless LEGO games so far. The humor, action-paced levels and co-op action is there, but it's really the same game we've played already.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Layers of Fear (2015)
    The game that will make you genuinely uneasy, Layers of Fear uses more subtle scare tactics to induce paranoia into the player, building a heavy atmosphere during its rather short runtime.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unravel
    An ode to joy. Unravel is a relaxing game that strikes a chord with many of its players. It is a calm, joyous adventure with not so complex puzzles nor gameplay, yet adorable little voyage you'll gladly take.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
    The Ultimate Ninja Storm series has absolutely peaked with its fourth installment, with the largest roster to date and beautiful, smooth graphics. CyberConnect2 has created such an impressive visual style, we wouldn't mind them making a season or two of the anime.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Firewatch
    Whether you're looking for several hours of mystery and drama or just a magnificent world to explore, do yourself a favor and spare a few hours of your time to experience Firewatch.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Far Cry Primal
    Designed as "Ubisoft: A sandbox game", Primal fails to reach the bar set by its predecessors. The game world is vast and rich with details, but the game never actually motivates you to push the story mode to its conclusion.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blade & Soul
    Blade & Soul is a complete MMO package. The combat is excellent, it has a deep crafting system and highly developed PvE and PvP that are constantly being expanded. If you grew tired of the same old MMO formula, give this gem a try.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Street Fighter V
    This is still the good old Street Fighter, where the bouts are decided in the blink of an eye, flashy and difficult to master. It's not the most expansive fighting game content-wise, but Capcom will be adding free content throughout the year, making SFV a "gaming service" and without the need to release several different editions which would only segregate the audience. Street Fighter V has a very bright future.
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