PLAY's Scores
- Games
For 679 reviews, this publication has graded:
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34% higher than the average critic
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8% same as the average critic
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58% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.6 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 71
| Highest review score: | Astro Bot | |
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| Lowest review score: | POSTAL 4: No Regerts |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 296 out of 679
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Mixed: 354 out of 679
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Negative: 29 out of 679
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PSVR’s first proper MMORPG almost buckles under the weight of its aspirations with long load times. However, it’s a firm foundation for Ramen VR to build on. [Issue#12, p.92]- PLAY
Posted Mar 7, 2022 -
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Though far from perfect, Vengeful Heart will make you wonder what the team will do next and how they may flourish with a little more experience. [Issue#14, p.78]- PLAY
Posted May 3, 2022 -
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While Replica manages to be simultaneously uncomfortable and thrilling, you can’t help but feel it takes on too much for such a small game. It is, however, testament to Somi’s skill in delivering unusual gameplay and intrigue, and serves as an amuse-bouche of sorts for the second game, Legal Dungeon. [Issue#14, p.83]- PLAY
Posted May 3, 2022 -
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If the third and final entry in the trilogy is anywhere near as good as its predecessors, then hopefully it will be making its way to PlayStation soon too. [Issue#14, p.83]- PLAY
Posted May 3, 2022 -
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It’s delightfully chaotic fun when everything clicks, but GTA Online’s cumbersome pace remains a major obstacle to newcomers, one which this update doesn’t solve. [Issue#14, p.92]- PLAY
Posted May 3, 2022 -
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ot a care in the world but you and your balloon! What could be better? Wholesome collectathon Tasomachi is soothing on the heart and easy on the eyes. [Issue#15, p.95]- PLAY
Posted Jun 22, 2022 -
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More than the sum of its parts, this is an interactive, short science-fiction story that'll stick with you. The hands have spoken – two thumbs up. [Issue#16, p.149]- PLAY
Posted Jun 29, 2022 -
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Truly a monster puzzle game with hundreds of compact stages boasting nuanced design. But the relaxed tone and limited variation might cause you to drift away. [Issue#16, p.146]- PLAY
Posted Jun 29, 2022 -
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The enhancements aren’t enough to save this rather unique mystery game from being washed away, like tears in the rain. If anything, they bring a downpour. [Issue#17, p.88]- PLAY
Posted Aug 1, 2022 -
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Milky Way Prince is a beautiful game, masterfully made, that leaves you with a lot to think about. And maybe also the need to do something properly relaxing after playing. [Issue#17, p.89]- PLAY
Posted Aug 1, 2022 -
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Still the best survival horror, on PS5 ray-tracing and 3D audio add a lot to the atmosphere (though high performance mode is a little iffy). [Issue#17, p.75]- PLAY
Posted Aug 1, 2022 -
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Despite the PS5 upgrades improving Resi 3 the most, it still doesn’t create an all-time horror great. Blockbuster zombie blasting is still a good time, though. [Issue#17, p.76]- PLAY
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First-person and 3D audio is a great mix, with solid ray-tracing support enhancing some terrifying moments. It’s a shame VR doesn’t benefit from the upgrade. [Issue#17, p.77]- PLAY
Posted Aug 1, 2022 -
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Deeper and more surprising than you might expect, yet not quite as tightly designed as you might hope. Still, Time On Frog Island flies, because you’re having fun. [Issue#18, p.74]- PLAY
Posted Aug 30, 2022 -
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The concept of a melee-focused battle royale has promise but in such a competitive genre Rumbleverse pulls too many punches to survive in the ring for long. [Issue#19, p.98]- PLAY
Posted Oct 15, 2022 -
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Delivering humorous fourth-wall-breaking moments, a soundtrack filled with tunes you’ll find yourself humming for days, brilliant level locations, and a surprisingly compelling story, River City Girls Zero takes us back to the good old days of a beat-’em-up rather excellently. [Issue#20, p.88]- PLAY
Posted Oct 15, 2022 -
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Despite the intergalactic trappings, the bulk of the game is a surprisingly prosaic bartending experience. Don’t expect more than that, and Startenders might surprise you. [Issue#20, p.74]- PLAY
Posted Oct 15, 2022 -
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The Witch’s House may be very small, but so are chilli peppers and they still pack a punch. 7 Solve some puzzles and enjoy a few scares… and a few untimely ends. [Issue#21, p.95]- PLAY
Posted Nov 30, 2022 -
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Beasts Of Maravilla Island is a fun game that needs further polish. Though its photography mechanics feel flawed, there’s an enjoyable adventure here. [Issue#22, p.77]- PLAY
Posted Dec 14, 2022 -
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A good dose of weirdness in the lore prevents the game being completely one-note, but overall things are spread too thin despite the game only being two or three hours long. This turnip perhaps needed to be left in the ground a little longer. [Issue#24, p.82]- PLAY
Posted Feb 11, 2023 -
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With some mild issues, its repetitive nature, and unanswered narrative questions, The Outbound Ghost doesn’t deliver the most spooktacular experience. [Issue#24, p.83]- PLAY
Posted Feb 11, 2023 -
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Journey holds up because of its elegant minimalism, whereas Sky struggles to soar, mired in live-service elements that take the wind out of your wings. [Issue#23, p.77]- PLAY
Posted Feb 11, 2023 -
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Occasionally hampered by its simplicity and low narrative stakes, Arcadia Fallen is a visual novel with a lot of heart that’s easy for genre fans to get invested in. [Issue#25, p.82]- PLAY
Posted Mar 8, 2023 -
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With engaging activities, plenty of puzzles, and a zany narrative, Delirium delivers a comical, if somewhat surface-level, throwback point-and-click adventure. [Issue#25, p.91]- PLAY
Posted Mar 8, 2023 -
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An encouraging glimpse of a luxurious future for visual novels, though one that struggles to decide what it really wants to be. Here’s hoping for more. [Issue#25, p.92]- PLAY
Posted Mar 8, 2023 -
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A delightfully constructed character-first narrative that balances humour with heavy themes, though we wish the hacking and slashing had more depth. [Issue#26, p.95]- PLAY
Posted Apr 5, 2023 -
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A pretty game for PSVR2 but ultimately its action feels a bit lacking in variety, and the story feels like it’s barely getting started before the credits begin to roll. [Issue#31, p.88]- PLAY
Posted Sep 6, 2023 -
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With a lack of options for expressive movement and clunky controls, boarding the platforming ship hasn’t paid off, though it’s still colourful and pretty. [Issue#31, p.89]- PLAY
Posted Sep 6, 2023 -
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A genuinely different take on battle royale, with varied modes, but its rough edges often undermine the graceful traversal and combat a wuxia fantasy deserves. [Issue#31, p.92]- PLAY
Posted Sep 6, 2023 -
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This, along with the totally awesome dedication to replicating the ’90s, right down to its VHS- styled nostalgic aesthetic, and a story with soul and characters surprisingly reflective of the period, is key to elevating this game from an also-ran puzzler to a must-play for the rhythmically inclined. Pick up a controller and let’s jam. [Issue#27, p.82]- PLAY
Posted Sep 16, 2023
