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
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    An interesting idea completely shattered by forming the whole gameplay around pure dumb luck. The dice in Tharsis will either make you or break you (mostly the latter), creating an unsatisfying experience only a true masochist could enjoy.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With dozens or even hundreds hours of gameplay, tremendous replay value and low price, Underrail is a must-buy title for RPG fans that don't mind its slightly outdated visuals.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The definition of a "feel good game", Oxenfree is a delightful cartoonish adventure with a strong 80's vibe.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An honest, sometimes even painful, story about friendship and finding yourself. Life is Strange is played with a lump in the throat and its ability to make a grown man tear up is its true "power".
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Do not let the screenshots turn you away. Pony Island is a genuinely smart game which manages to surprise you all the way through its short running time. "One trick pony" this is not.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aside from its control scheme, That Dragon, Cancer is one of the essential experiences of 2016. The masterful way it conveys its story of grief and loss brings a tear to the eye and makes it impossible not to empathize with its protagonists.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The second chapter of the Chronicles series will provide you with several hours of fun, albeit with slightly repetitive gameplay. A bit more polished than the China chapter, but still nowhere near the old Assassin's Creed glory.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Great strategy game that, unfortunately, isn't worth its asking price. Basic multiplayer and skirmish modes fail to offer any longevity after you're done with the campaign.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even if you can get over the constant grind and repetitive nature of the game's dungeons, what will put you off is RNG that easily wipes your whole parties. Instead of a truly challenging game, Darkest Dungeon turned out to be a frustration generator.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Zero's remaster doesn't manage to surpass the series' previous remaster work, mostly missing the opportunity to fix some of the glaring issues the original edition of the game had.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A very special gaming experience that no RPG fan should miss, especially this brand new version that improved an already great game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    When the game manages to get on your nerves with its difficulty, but you still come back to it and spend every minute of your time thinking about how to improve your strategies, that's when you know it is a real gem and you are hooked up. And that is, exactly, the case with XCOM 2.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Amazing idea that's ultimately ruined by execution, Clandestine manages to create more frustration than fun.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Is there a sin more sinful than taking away the charms of a great game? Implementing an awesome PvP multiplayer into this one would most definitely raise the verdict a notch. But this way... It's only a bleak experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If we had to pick a definitive steampunk space robot pirates tactical role playing strategy game, this one would have to take the cake. You will lose quite a lot of hours in SteamWorld Heist.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brilliant co-op game that lets you "accidentally" drop ammo crates over your friend's head while shouting quotes from Starship Troopers.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If Dragon Quest Heroes teaches you anything, it's that even the well-known gameplay mechanics can make you feel heroic again. Its neat visuals and charming characters will stick to you like glue. Just try not to go around and kill innocent looking monsters for too long.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    One of the most entertaining open world games of the year, even though it's not bringing much to the table compared to the series' previous instalment.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A game that brings lots of new tactical options to the FPS genre but might not thrill the fans of the older Rainbow Six games with its faster pace.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This first and only Bloodborne expansion is exactly what the DLC should be.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Good story, interesting characters, well written dialogue and new gameplay mechanics all make Hearts of Stone a must buy for Witcher 3 fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ArenaNet is trying hard here and we appreciate the effort. They listened and made changes most of the fans wanted.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    WWE 2K16 brings some improvements, but not enough to be the game fans deserve. Smashing the opponent from the ladders through the table is great, until you turn to the audience and realize they look like they came from a PS2 game. But if you close your eyes, the game at least sounds awesome.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The price is well worth the amount of quality content you get here. With three games in one, you are looking at 50 plus hours of gameplay.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An epic saga has come to the end it deserves. A satisfying and challenging campaign with great storytelling, fresh multiplayer experience with new units and balance changes, and two new game modes. There is enough fun content here to keep RTS fans occupied for a long, long time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    What it lacks in content Battlefront makes up with simple yet fun gameplay. This is your best Star Wars gaming fix you’ll find anywhere.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shadow Blade Reload is a fun game. It offers absolutely nothing new. But it’s still fun.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Without a doubt, one of the best action games of this year, a must-buy for Xbox gamers. The series is stronger than ever and we can't wait to see where it will go next.

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