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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 DOOM Eternal
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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    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tiebreak: The Official Game of the ATP and WTA
    Tiebreak: Official Game of the ATP and WTA is an unfortunate mix. The license brings with it some decently rendered players and venues but it also lacks a presentational flourish to do it justice. The tennis is uncomplicated but I miss having better feedback and precision. The career mode can feel slim and there's very little to do away from the court. If the tennis was more compelling, I'd find it easier to recommend. As it is, I find it lacking.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Terminator: Resistance Enhanced
    Terminator: Resistance was a fairly average PS4 game that did enough with the license to appeal to us as fans. Playing through it again in 2021 has been enjoyable enough though and its old-school level design is actually pretty refreshing in this era of open-world titles. It's just a shame that the PS5 facelift and new DLC didn't add anything to the experience but if you want a reason to replay the game, this is it.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Intruders: Hide and Seek
    Intruders: Hide and Seek is a decent VR compatible stealth title. The gameplay is overly simple and it's a little light on tension but for its short running time you'll find some enjoyment giving the kidnappers the runaround, trying to find out exactly what their deal is.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Small Radios Big Televisions
    Small Radios Big Televisions is bold in so far as it offers very little gameplay and is surprisingly repetitive for a game that will last you two hours. There's merit here from an artistic point of view but the game is a victim of its own narrow viewpoint and the fact that artsy non-games aren't exactly rare these days.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Spellspire
    Spellspire takes the core gameplay of Letter Quest but doesn’t build on it. Everything is fine here but it’s repetitive and lacks a real challenge for large chunks of time. But word game fans will likely enjoy it just fine.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Xenon Valkyrie+
    Xenon Valkyrie+ is an ok game and I've found myself going back for one more go, hoping for a better run, which is always a plus for these rogue-lites. Unfortunately the high level of difficulty ends up just being frustrating. As a quick pick up and play game you'll find fun here for a bit, but in the end it never really does enough to stand out in the crowded rogue-lite genre.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
    Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is a superb looking game that has an initially fun gameplay loop with the mixture of bullet hell mechanics and scrolling beat-em-ups. Unfortunately, the cracks appear when you hit the midway point and realise that there are no more tricks left and all that is left is repetition and unspent potential.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Station
    The Station is an atmospheric mystery adventure set on a space station. However, the game is disappointingly slight and over just as it starts to get interesting.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Torchlight III
    Torchlight III continues the series' cheap and cheerful take on the action RPG stylings of the Diablo series but comes up short on its combat, looting and storytelling. There's fun to be had here, especially in co-op, but nothing about the game stands out apart from some pretty, but messy, visuals.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Lightfield
    Lightfield is a beautiful looking game that unfortunately falls short. Whilst the movement options give this racer an interesting twist on getting from A to B, they present their own problems with disorientation being an unfortunate by-product. The vast spaces on offer feel underused and the lack of content results in something short-lived and a touch hollow. The premise on paper doesn't translate well to a finished product, sadly.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    99Vidas
    99Vidas appeals to a very specific market and manages to accurately recreate the scrolling beat ‘em ups of yesteryear, both positive and negative. If you have fond memories of these kinds of games this will fill a space for you, but wont necessarily leave you satisfied. I really like the games style and overall sense of fun, but in aping the games of the past it has failed to offer an enjoyable modern experience.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Saints Row
    It was always going to be a difficult task but Saints Row feels like a game that doesn't really need to be. Even if the technical issues weren't a factor, what remains is an okay but fairly forgettable criminal escapade. The new characters felt like a party I wasn't invited to and whatever confidence the old games had has been sanded away. It's not awful but there was a massive sense of disappointment I could never shake through my playthrough. I wish this was better.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WWI Tannenberg: Eastern Front
    Tannenberg is a solid and tactical multiplayer shooter with a keen eye for historical accuracy. Lower budget production values aside, M2H have done an excellent job of recreating the realism of being entrenched in the Eastern Front and the constant danger of being caught in No Man's Land.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Raging Justice
    Raging Justice sticks closely to the formula created years ago, for better or worse. The additions of warrants is an interesting one, with challenges giving a reason to replay levels. The difficulty is set a little too high and the presentation leaves a lot to be desired but fans of the genre will probably get some enjoyment out of it.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Demon's Crystals
    Demon’s Crystals is a twin-stick shooter that does little to stand out from the crowd. It has a degree of confidence and charm but the gameplay is so thin that it makes the game impossible to recommend.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Downward Spiral: Horus Station
    Downward Spiral is a zero gravity space adventure that mixes the worst bits of Dead Space, Descent and every walking simulator ever but somehow remains intriguing and relatively tough to put down.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Has-Been Heroes
    Has-Been Heroes is just not a great game as it has very complex and confusing controls and a battle system which feels punishing and difficult. There are far better roguelikes out there and Has-Been Heroes just doesn’t have the chops to make it a worthwhile purchase.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monkey King: Hero is Back
    Monkey King: Hero is Back is a good action adventure based on the successful CG movie made in conjunction with the movie's producers. High production values are tempered slightly by sloppy execution.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Tour de France 2020
    Unfortunately, Tour de France 2020 picks up where the series left off and slowly, very slowly, advances. The package bolsters with new classics and features but the same outdated visuals and problems arise. The license isn't used to the fullest with no rider likenesses and a bare minimum approach to presentation. The cycling remains fine but the lack of excitement and personality makes it hard for me to recommend this year's effort.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fast Striker
    Fast Striker is a reasonably credible arcade-style shoot 'em up that should have some appeal to fans of the genre but this is a port of an old indie game and as such probably won't turn too many heads or attract new fans to this style of game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 is more of the same. The original was already pretty repetitive so to do the same thing over with less interesting characters, randomised dungeons and less gameplay distractions is a big ask. There may be something here for major fans of the first title but if you're looking for improvements then you'll be massively disappointed.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bus Simulator
    Bus Simulator takes the bus driving experience and presents it warts and all. At times, it's relaxing and satisfying to have a smooth journey, at others, it's a drudge to be caught in traffic. The career operates at a slow pace and, whilst short, your objectives all become very similar. Technically, the game struggles to stay smooth but there's a novel multiplayer on display that might provide longevity for fans.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Payback
    On the road, where it matters, Payback is the most fun we've had with a Need for Speed game in a long time and while there are some questionable design choices and shady things going on regarding player progression and customisation, the developers do seem to be reacting to the negative feedback.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Blightbound
    We're always up for some co-op brawling action and we love a good loot system and RPG mechanics. Unfortunately, Blightbound rather fumbles the ball when it comes to every element. There's fun to be had when it goes well but you feel as though you're fighting every aspect of the game to get to it.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Big Helmet Heroes
    Big Helmet Heroes provides a lengthy and varied campaign to brawl through. It does feel disjointed with levels not quite flowing together and the combat is light on depth. It's a forgiving game with a presentation that probably suits younger players. As such, I find it competent without feeling very memorable.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bouncy Bullets
    Bouncy Bullets is the latest Ratalaika release. This time we have a puzzle platformer with light shooting. As per usual, it's a crossbuy with both PS4 and Vita versions included, the latter port being not quite so fluid due to control scheme issues. Overall though, great value and good fun over its eighty four levels.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Massira
    A sympathetic interpretation of the trials and tribulations of a Syrian refugee. An unexpected surprise.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    DOLMEN
    Wearing its inspiration on its sleeve, Dolmen is a clear attempt at bringing the Souls-like to a sci-fi setting. However, the experience is hurt thanks to shoddy execution in almost all aspects. Featuring a non-committal narrative, poorly paced difficulty, and a general lack of polish in both single and multiplayer modes. Dolmen is difficult to recommend, especially when considering the competition out there, whether that be from more capable clones or From Software. We can only hope that the rare, good aspects are carried over into more proficient titles which are no doubt coming in the future.
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