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For 1,962 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 35% higher than the average critic
  • 21% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 66
Highest review score: 100 Balatro
Lowest review score: 0 My Name is Mayo
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 553 out of 1962
  2. Mixed: 1,221 out of 1962
  3. Negative: 188 out of 1962
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Ravensword: Shadowlands
    Honestly, I found parts of Ravensword: Shadowlands charming. It's a game that was low-budget almost a decade ago but the smaller scope resulted in a simple RPG I found surprisingly enjoyable. Technically, it is unpolished and has a tendency to break but playing through it didn't feel like an obligation. The combat lacks depth and the main quest can feel bland. Luckily the uncomplicated nature of it all made this feel rather brisk to play.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    STELLATUM
    Stellatum's classy, upgrade-heavy take on the classic vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up was good in 2019 and is still enjoyable today. The improved visuals and haptics are welcome but we'd have liked to have seen some tweaks to the gameplay too.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Poison Control
    Poison Control is a fun ARPG as you descend through the circles of hell. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither should you. Get to it dood.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    El Hijo: A Wild West Tale
    El Hijo is a western themed stealth-em-up. Very much a game to concentrate on, but once you hit your stride you'll have fun. The juxtaposition between the two player characters and their interlocking storylines is well done.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
    Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is a fantastic game, especially now the major bugs seem to have been squished. It's one of the most immersive games I've ever played, has great presentation across the board and once all the issues are patched out it'll be superb and unmissable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    C14 Dating
    Overall, I find C-14 Dating to be a little bland and forgettable. The story does emphasise friendship before romance and the stat building doesn't become a genuine chore. Unfortunately, I didn't find the characters particularly engaging or interesting to talk to. I wasn't especially enthralled by the archaeology-laced writing either. It's presented well but none of it really stuck with me.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Tinker Racers
    Tinker Racers starts promisingly with a great home-made aesthetic and some inventive track design. Unfortunately, the restrictive campaign hampers a game that barely moves beyond a clever concept. The racing is competitive but success in the latter stages seems to require more than a slice of luck. Local multiplayer could at least deliver some longevity but the lack of vehicle and race options result in a very narrow, frustrating experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Outbuddies DX
    You have to admire the scale and scope of Outbuddies DX, a Metroidvania that is packed full of gameplay mechanics and ideas. It's arguably too slow, too long and a little bit unfriendly in terms of its clumsy interface, controls and map design but your patience is rewarded especially if you enjoy exploration, platforming and big boss battles.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lost Words: Beyond the Page
    Lost Words: Beyond The Page is an excellent exploration of the relationship between a young girl and her grandmother with superb voice acting for the lead character. Very much recommended.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    SturmFront: The Mutant War - Ubel Edition
    SturmFront feels like an '80s arcade game but with more balanced gameplay and better presentation. It's a tad short and we'd have liked to see a co-op option but it's also a lot of fun and that's what really counts.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    One Escape
    One Escape is a fun puzzle platformer let down by a severe case of premature trophy unlocking. Sadly many players won't carry on past 50% by sheer virtue of this fact.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Root Film
    Root Film, like Root Letter before it, is a high quality visual novel with an intriguing mystery at its core. There's not much gameplay here but the writing moves at a good pace with great artwork and strong, likeable characters.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sumatra: Fate of Yandi
    Sumatra: Fate of Yandi is a decently-written tale that paces itself rather well. I rarely felt bogged down and my objectives were always clear. Adventure games can sometimes feel the need to overcomplicate but Cloak and Dagger Games have managed to show restraint and care. There are minor irritations like the sparse use of sound. Whilst primitive, the visuals do take time to show some colour and atmosphere. There's a good package here which fans will enjoy.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
    Stubbs The Zombie in Rebel Without A Pulse is a fine remaster, warts and all. It’s the best way to play this fun game without the expense of an original Xbox and an increasingly rare disc copy. Yes, there’s the technical issue and the occasional crash, but it’s none the worse for it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Tennis World Tour 2
    A hardly noticeable PS5 facelift does little to elevate one of the least fun tennis games we've ever played.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Chess Knights: Viking Lands
    Chess Knights: Viking Lands is a chess-themed puzzle game that has an okay core concept but the lengthy, complex puzzles stop being fun after a while and the controls are abysmal.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kaze and the Wild Masks
    Kaze and the Wild Masks is a cleverly executed effort that leans perhaps a little too heavily on time-pressured challenges. The controls are responsive and precise which leads to a very tricky game across some diverse stages. With a colourful aesthetic and some charming character designs, it's a shame the ramp up in difficulty comes so soon but it is satisfying to overcome.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disjunction
    Disjunction is a great forced perspective brawler/shooter/stealth-em-up in a not-too-distant future setting. It's difficult at times, but rewarding when you progress.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Renegades
    Star Renegades is a very tactical, turn based Rogue-lite that offers a decent challenge on Normal but with far more options beyond that. The runs themselves are very long for this type of game and the unlocks, beyond the characters, don't seem very exciting but if the combat flow intrigues you then you'll find plenty to enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Explosionade DX
    Explosionade DX is a solid run and gunner that benefits from having single screen levels. We like it but would have liked to see a bit more invention from the developer, especially given what they've managed previously.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Bite the Bullet
    Bite the Bullet gets the basics right when it comes to run and gun gameplay but despite being an interesting idea the eating mechanic feels unnecessary, the levels are overly complicated and long and there are far too many bugs and other issues.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Pinkman+
    Hardcore platformer fans may want something a bit more taxing but this pacey-but-gentle game is a joy to play through.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hunting Simulator 2
    We really didn’t like Hunting Simulator 2 on PS4. This re-release on PS5 adds 4k visuals and takes advantage of the SSD well. We liked the look of new addition Ranger Mode, at least we would’ve if it was released. We didn’t like the day one premium DLC and trophies are intermittently glitchy, but somehow we found ourselves not outright hating it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NEOVERSE
    Neoverse is a very fun, deck building rogue-lite with a few interesting mechanics to differentiate it from the pack. It's a little more forgiving too, but with enough content to keep veterans busy between Slay the Spire runs.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    COLLAPSED
    Collapsed is a solid mix of run and gunning and rogue-lite looting which has a good level of polish to it. There's definitely too much grinding to do but it's a good game to drop in and out of.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Can't Drive This
    Can't Drive This mixes up driving and track building in a clever way but is a bit too thin a package and is spoiled by some bad camera positioning at times.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Into A Dream
    Into a Dream is a thoughtful and well-observed effort that manages to get the broad strokes right. I was compelled by John and Luke's relationship although the cast don't seem to hold much in reserve. The voice acting and writing does suffer a touch from some stilted delivery but it largely manages to hold together. The gameplay offers to move things along with some simple puzzles and, despite some technical hitches, it's a recommendable effort.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dreaming Sarah
    Dreaming Sarah's one of those games I find difficult to really review. It's a very short experience that has some interesting ideas. Unfortunately, there is no real narrative pull and repeated playthroughs didn't add anything insightful. It feels different but disposable. The musical score is fantastic and the art lends itself brilliantly to a bizarre world, but once the credits rolled, I wasn't left with any mysteries to ponder.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bishoujo Battle Cyber Panic!
    Bishoujo Battle Cyber Panic is basically a Qix clone but that's fine with us. It's pretty short but packs in a reasonable challenge and plays well, even if maybe at the end there is less scope for tactics and big scoring.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monster Truck Championship
    Even for a sport like monster truck racing, Monster Truck Championship feels like the sensible older brother to the Monster Jam series but it delivers some enjoyable racing action mixed in with some fun freestyle stuff. The PS5 upgrade really only comes down to a frame rate boost which is a shame because we'd love to see the developers really push the system further and add some haptics, some more modes and a bit more craziness to what is actually a solid but staid title.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    The Five Covens
    The Five Covens is a student project that would be too expensive if it was priced at a fiver rather than the frankly laughable £10 it’s actually up on the PSN store for. Bad controls, bad camera, bad mechanics. Bad. We played it so you don’t have to. Spend your money on something else.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blizzard Arcade Collection
    An improved version of Rock n' Roll Racing would have been more than enough so adding two more games, and a lot of extra content, means that we are very happy with this compilation. We're just not sure why the modernised versions of the game lack some of the quality of life features that the original ports have been given.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spooky Chase
    Spooky Chase manages to execute on a fairly clever premise. The unpredictable nature of the game helps deliver something easy to grasp but potentially tricky to accomplish. The bonus items give you reason to persevere and return. There's not much on the periphery but it is mechanically intriguing and worth a look.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kill It With Fire
    Kill It With Fire is a very silly, very fun depiction of an escalating arms race against a bunch of tiny spiders. It’s a bit short, yes, but you’ll have a ton of fun playing it.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Monster Jam Steel Titans 2
    Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 does provide a decent adventure but it's let down by a real lack of new events. The career mode is very quick-fire but it does highlight how little has changed since the first game. The handling feels sound and refined but I couldn't get to grips with the great outdoors and I found the AI to be hit and miss. The trucks are well presented and the arenas feel varied but, those wanting something new, might feel underwhelmed.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Knight's Retreat
    Knight's Retreat offers a good chunk of Chess-themed puzzle action and is based on a clever concept. The execution and presentation are a little weak though which stops the game from being a must-have but puzzle fans should still get some enjoyment from it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Moose Life
    Lllamasoft's latest trippy lightshow Moose Life is an '80s style shooter with magnificent moose, deer, giraffes and Jarvis pixels a-plenty. Maybe not for everyone, but we loved it.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Taxi Chaos
    Whether you have nostalgia for Sega’s Crazy Taxi franchise or not, Taxi Chaos by Lion Castle Entertainment is a hard sell. The game is a poor attempt at mimicking a classic IP in the hopes of bringing the formula to a new audience and fails to capitalise on any of the elements that made the original experience so fun to play in the first place. Taxi Chaos lacks any flair in the gameplay, visuals or audio department, while turning the once entertaining concept into an exercise in boredom.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Sinking City
    The Sinking City is a good Lovecraftian detective game with uprated PS5 visuals and massively reduced loading times from the PS4 version. Well worth picking up if you fancy something a bit different. Just a shame that haptics are underutilised outside the usual rumble.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Thunderflash
    Thunderflash does a good job of mimicking some classic arcade games and offers the player decent, and challenging, run and gun action but you can bypass a lot of that challenge by running past a lot of the enemies or with the game's generous stage select option. It's short-lived fun but fun nonetheless.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
    From the 3D to 2D perspective shifts, the surreal visuals and infectious soundtrack, Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is mind-bending in a multitude of ways. This is a game that is full of character, thoughtful storytelling and presentation flair that should be tried by most, even if the experience is not for everyone.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Speed Limit
    Speed Limit's tough, and frustrating, gameplay might mean it doesn't flow quite as nicely as we'd like but you have to admire the way it combines a heap of classic gameplay styles into one cohesive title.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yupitergrad
    Yupitergrad is a fun VR title with brilliant swinging mechanics. It's a short game unless you go deep on the time trials but the experience is well worth it.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Bullet Beat
    Bullet Beat's mix of shoot 'em up action and booming music works well initially but the simplicity of the gameplay and a general lack of features soon take the shine off of what could have been a decent effort.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Neptunia Virtual Stars
    Neptunia Virtual Stars may be an action game but it has many similarities to the rest of the series. The characters talk too much and the gameplay is quite simple despite the complicated tutorials but once you get into it the action is fast paced and inoffensive.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shoot 1UP DX
    Getting a remaster of one of our favourite Xbox Live Indie Games titles is a real treat and almost a decade later Shoot 1UP still delivers fun and novel shoot 'em up action in spades.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pumpkin Jack
    Pumpkin Jack is a well done throwback to 3D platformers of yesteryear. Unfortunately it also has some of their bad habits such as on-rails minecart sections and a final boss you'll hate more than our burning disdain for the music of Simply Red.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    We Were Here Together
    We Were Here Together's basic idea of co-operation and communication is sound but the game's basic presentation, occasional tech issues and needlessly obtuse puzzles mean it often feels like a chore rather than any sort of fun. We liked what it was trying to do but ultimately resented how it did it.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    How to Take Off Your Mask Remastered
    With a decently told romantic plotline, How to Take Off Your Mask Remastered doesn't do a lot to stray from the genre's comfortable ground. All the cast seems to play double-lives but it quickly likes to concern itself with just our two protagonists. The splitting narrative does allow players to get more game for their money but, as someone who rarely likes visual novels, this doesn't change my tune.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Void Gore
    Void Gore is an okay shoot 'em up but one that is let down by some lazy/minimalist (depending on how kind you're feel) level design and clumsy visuals. We enjoyed it while it lasted but that wasn't very long.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Natsuki Chronicles
    Natsuki Chronicles takes the high quality shoot 'em up gameplay of Ginga Force, flips it ninety degrees and delivers a great shoot 'em up with a rewarding upgrade system. Newbies might struggle a little but genre fans will have a blast.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    UltraGoodness 2
    UltraGoodness 2 is a sequel to a game that never made it to consoles. The king hates everything, so it must die. We're not quite sure why, but it's a fun shooter all the same. Just a shame it gives up its entire trophy haul in less than a third of the levels. It's a fair game but it's hamstrung a bit by no checkpoints on later levels.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
    Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is another great addition to the Ys series of JRPGs. The gameplay loop does settle in very quickly with some repetitive environments but the combat is superb as always and the new traversal abilities are a lot of fun to use.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Waves Out!
    Waves Out! Tries to evoke a sense of nostalgia with its simplistic party game concept and retro visuals, but just ends up feeling dated. The single player is vacant of challenge or ideas and the multiplayer doesn’t fare much better. One to miss.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    We Were Here
    We Were Here won't wow you on any sort of technical level but its co-op only puzzle solving gameplay is interesting and worth checking out if you have the right friend to play with.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Pedestrian
    The Pedestrian is an ace collection of puzzles thematically linked by some very clever set dressing as you traverse 3D environments via 2D puzzles. It's really quite good. Get on it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ginga Force
    Ginga Force is a high-quality shoot 'em up that has enough content for you to keep playing and replaying. Shoot 'em up fans will love it and this is the kind of thing we love to see on PSN.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Gods Will Fall
    Gods Will Fall has some strong ideas but the randomness doesn't add to the fun, it adds to the tedium. Harsh punishment and weak rewards makes it hard to recommend, despite the enjoyble boss fights and Bloodlust mechanic.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood
    Much like the warring tribes in the board game that this title is based on, the various ideals that make up this game don't quite work together as you would hope they would. Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood tries valiantly to tell a story while getting you to think and move smart. Ultimately however, the game boils down to a technically proficient, yet repetitive button masher with minimal next gen trimmings and a sense that this game could have been a whole lot more than it is.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Vera Blanc: Ghost In The Castle
    Vera Blanc: Ghost in the Castle takes an interesting comic book style and combines it with a decent spooky tale. The art style is different but it struggles to maintain a consistent quality. The inclusion of minigames does give players some light interaction but it hampers the game's brisk pace. Being asked to spot minor differences can derail any tension. Without those games, it's a more standard visual novel experience.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Redout: Space Assault
    Redout: Space Assault is an unexpected departure for the series but is a solid, enjoyable and reasonably polished experience let down initially by slightly unintuitive controls, some missions that don't really land and visuals that can be a bit cluttered. Stick with it though and this is definitely worth playing.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bonkies
    Bonkies is a solid cooperative effort. Story and presentation is kept light-hearted and the building doesn't feel hectic enough to ruin friendships. Some of the stages are kept fairly straight forward but the increasing complexity of the campaign does give a crew enough to consider. It's a shame the levels roll out in such a linear fashion and I do feel the time limits are an unnecessary addition. Solo players will feel short-changed but Bonkies feels good with friends.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Helheim Hassle
    Helheim Hassle is an excellent puzzle platformer with an amusingly written script and detachable limbs. Get to it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Turrican Flashback
    Turrican Collection is a great compilation of four classic run and gun games that, despite their age and difficulty, still hold up to contemporary releases.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Balancelot
    Balancelot is a great pun but doesn't amount to much otherwise. Sure it's an easy enough platinum but it's very little fun to play due to the controls being a mess on PS4. Switch off your TV set and do something less boring instead.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Windfolk: Sky is just the beginning
    Windfolk is a short but enjoyable time when you're flying through the air at speed but the game often slams the brakes on to force you into more confined areas or weak combat which doesn't take advantage of the flight mechanics at all.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Loot Hero DX
    Loot Hero DX has some lovely visuals but has next to no gameplay. Trophy chasers will lap this up but, even at the cheap asking price, there's no substance here at all. You're buying a pretty Platinum and nothing else. But if they use this engine for a real game, we'll be well up for trying it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MXGP 2020 - The Official Motocross Videogame
    MXGP 2020 – The Official Motocross Game is a great racing game, just don't be expecting to win races quickly. All the fun of the real life sport and then some. Perhaps a little on the harsh side for those unfamiliar with this particular facet of motorsport, especially in terms of it assuming you're up to speed with key mechanics.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Heroes of Hammerwatch - Ultimate Edition
    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a clever and compelling rogue-lite with a steep learning curve and crack-like addictiveness but it is one of the least beginner-friendly games we've ever seen. As ever, basic playtesting should pick up things like that but, if you can stick with it, prepare to lose days, weeks and probably months.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimate Fishing Simulator
    Ultimate Fishing Simulator is very much as advertised. Perhaps a little on the dry side for the novice as it does expect a level of familiarity to some of the mechanics. Somehow compulsive to play, if a little rough around the edges. Maybe not so ultimate as more super.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rigid Force Redux
    Rigid Force Redux is a decent R-Type clone but one that plays it very safe and as such never really does anything to make it stand out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Freddy Spaghetti
    Freddy Spaghetti isn't ravioliutionary but it is a whole lot of fun. Across fifty levels you'll help your spaghetti strand take the linguini way home, hopefully without too much far falle as you go.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tesla vs Lovecraft
    We loved Tesla vs Lovecraft on the PS4 and we love it now on PS5. It remains one of the most manic and exciting shoot 'em ups ever made and despite not really using the PS5 hardware to improve anything, it's still very easy to recommend.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Override 2: Super Mech League
    Whilst it can degenerate into a box-ticking exercise, combat in Override 2: Super Mech League excels when against other human players. The action holds plenty of weight and the unpredictability does make each fight feel like a challenge. Against bots, that element feels completely removed and more routine. Presentation is handled well with some varied and colourful arenas that always add options to combat. There's a more complete game here that should keep players more engaged.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Immortals Fenyx Rising
    While it may not be the most original game ever, Immortals: Fenyx Rising is a great experience that offers plenty to do in the lush, vibrant and brutal backdrop of Greek mythology. On each fundamental aspect of the open-world action-RPG genre, this experience delivers to a capable degree, it just may take some players a few hours to find their footing.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unto The End
    If you can get past the unrelenting darkness and harsh combat, Unto The End is probably right up your street. For us though, it sometimes feels like a misery simulator. Despite that, we feel compelled to battle on.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Undead Horde
    At £13.99, this is a little bit pricier than you might expect but you do get a really enjoyable and addictive game for your money and one that plays differently to anything else we’ve seen on PSN so far. RTS games don’t always perform that well on consoles but by stripping out the tedium and making it more of an arcadey affair, Undead Horde gets things just right.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Autumn's Journey
    Autumn's Journey is a story of friendship you've already heard before. In spite of the cheery visuals and pleasant tone, there's nothing refreshing on offer. The story barrels along into an inevitable conclusion with very little meat to subsidise the fluff. Having characters that are otherworldly dilutes any chance of a more relatable, human interactions and it starts to feel very contrived. It results in relationships between characters that are all too accommodating to go along for the ride.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Space Invaders Forever
    This curious collection of Space Invaders titles brings together the reasonably well-known, and well-liked, Space Invaders Extreme with two fairly obscure other titles but we're left scratching our heads as to why Taito didn't include games from the original arcade series or better games like Infinity Gene. Instead you've got a decent game and two others that no-one asked for but die hard Space Invaders fans should get something from this compilation.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    PHOGS!
    With the cheerful overtones of a colourful world and characters, PHOGS! Is as sweet as a game about a stretchy two headed dog can be. The surreal concept provides plenty of chances for a mild and accessible challenge, enjoyable in both single and cooperative play. This is a great option if you are looking for a game with little stakes or something to play with a younger sibling.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ponpu
    Ponpu is a fun reimagining of the classic Bomberman formula with just the right amount of weirdness added to make it feel like its own game. Mildly grotesque bosses each requiring their own unique approach just add to the appeal. Bombs on!
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
    WRC9 is a great example of a crossplatform port. Kylotonn should be applauded for their sterling efforts here, especially with regard to using Dualsense. Yes, rallying might not be for all, but this is a fine driving game which utilises the WRC licence to great effect.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Paw Paw Paw
    Paw Paw Paw is an enjoyable brawler that manages to offer some persistence in a lengthy campaign. The combat has a depth to it and the enemies are nice and varied. It's a shame they deal so much damage and stun at the bitter end but the arenas do mostly offer you room to escape. The areas are nicely varied with some interesting bosses to tackle. Overall, it's a solid effort.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 could be great but ups the ante with an overly aggressive AI implementation that makes the campaign mode a joyless experience in the second half. Coupled with zero use of the Dualsense functions, you’d just as well be playing the original against pro-level players online. It's still a great game but the absurd AI kills it for all but the most hardcore players.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Rusty Spout Rescue Adventure
    If you really want a generic version with a thin story, then Rusty Spout Rescue Adventure might be for you. Unfortunately, the only characteristic that the game has is that it is quite challenging but that might not translate to it being much fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Micetopia
    Unfortunately, I couldn't find myself in a good flow with Micetopia. The potential is there for a simple, decent platformer but Rich is never fully equipped enough to feel handy in combat. Visually, it's well-made and has the occasional flourish but the gameplay doesn't offer me much excitement. Progression leads to some late-game grind and the level design does falter in giving you too much to do between checkpoints. On paper, it looks fine. In execution, it becomes clumsy and frustrating.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Exit the Gungeon
    Exit the Gungeon is an enjoyable, run based rogue-lite. Things can get busy on the screen but runs are short enough and rewards plentiful enough that you'll get a feel for it as you have just one more go.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
    It may not offer anything substantially new compared to the 2018 PS4 Spidey game but Miles Morales plays great and looks even better. Miles himself is a likeable hero (albeit it with some annoying co-stars) and the open-world action is just as enjoyable as ever. It's a bit pricey for what you get but the game benefits from the shorter run-time.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chronos: Before the Ashes
    Chronos: Before the Ashes is an enjoyable enough Souls like with more puzzles than you'd expect from that but its VR roots make it a rather pedestrian affair with rough edges. The ageing mechanic is a great idea, it's just a shame that to experience it fully you have to be really quite bad at the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I, AI
    I, AI is a shoot 'em up with a touch of class to it and one that is easy to get into and play. It doesn't do anything particularly original and it does get a bit repetitive but what it does, it does well.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sackboy: A Big Adventure
    Despite being a game with consistent quality and performance, Sackboy: A Big Adventure can’t quite escape being run-of-the-mill when compared to its contemporaries. There is still plenty of that LittleBigPlanet charm to be found throughout this lengthy, platforming campaign though. It’s gorgeous to look at, it’s well-designed and the game feel is just right. However, if you are looking for some of that next-gen innovation on par with Astro’s latest, then you may struggle to find it here.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    More Dark
    More Dark is a tight little puzzler that lacks some punch. Mechanically, it's interesting and really lets you use the most of your tools at the climax. Unfortunately, the presentation is basic and doesn't draw much inspiration. It's a short experience and whilst there are secrets to find, I struggle to find an incentive to do it. If you're in for a decent, short effort to stretch your grey matter, it's alright but it won't live long in the memory.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
    A gory, glorious celebration of violence with more content than you'll find in any other fighting game. This is the complete package when it comes to Mortal Kombat 11 but, loading times aside, you'll be hard-pressed to see what this version has over its PS4 counterpart.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tesla Force
    10Tons do it again with yet another fantastic twin-stick shooter. If blasting a huge horde of demons with more firepower than you've ever seen on screen before sounds like fun, well... that's because it is. Tesla Force is fun. Big, exciting, relentless fun. The shoot 'em up genre taken to the limits and we love it.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Demon's Souls
    Demon's Souls for PS5 is a stunning remake of the game that kick started a new genre. Some of the mechanics have been improved upon since but the experimental nature of it all creates some incredible highs. Of course it goes without saying that it's gorgeous and makes fantastic use of the PS5's unique features as well.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition
    Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition is a pretty puzzle platformer, perhaps not revolutionary but for an indie game it's a good debut on PS5 from Infuse Studio. We just wish it used the Dualsense functions at all as it feels like a missed opportunity.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Observer: System Redux
    Observer: System Redux creates a miserable vision of the future that will appeal to sci-fi and horror fans. The game is essentially just an evolved point and clicker but it sucks you in and at the very least does a good job of showing off some clever PS5 tech.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bugsnax
    We should have expected nothing less than this level of surrealism from the developers of Octodad: Dadliest Catch. Bugsnax is about as weird as they come. Yet, underneath all the cutesiness, strangeness and edible bugs there is a surprisingly deep, heartfelt storyline with a mystery worth solving.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    JYDGE
    Jydge remains one of the best tactical shoot 'em ups to hit PSN and is as much a joy to play as it was in 2017 but it does little to leverage the power and features of the PS5.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Warhammer: Chaosbane
    As an unashamed Diablo clone, Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition fares better than most. The game performs very well on PS5, enjoying the benefits of a high frame rate and resolution while keeping the hordes of Chaos minions coming, however the core of monotonous gameplay and lack of mission variation keeps this from being considered a classic experience. Fans of the Warhammer world may enjoy this and the amount of content on offer. However, those just looking for something to tide them over until Diablo 4 may find Chaosbane lacking in substance.
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