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For 2,475 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 56% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 39% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Red Dead Redemption
Lowest review score: 10 Earth Atlantis
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,394 out of 2475
  2. Mixed: 888 out of 2475
  3. Negative: 193 out of 2475
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legend of Mana Remastered
    For the most part, the changes that the new HD remaster brings are welcome ones. Not only because these changes add and improve upon what makes Legend of Mana a good game, but because they also make the game accessible to both new and returning players. Not only that, the game also gives you the choice to play it however you'd like, be it the orthodox way using no autosaves, or by utilizing the new QoL changes. These changes are more important than any other combat system revamping, or inclusion of a new skill system because, at the end of the day, Legend of Mana's strength isn't in its combat or game systems. It's in the characters, the locations, and the stories that it's been telling, and will tell for years to come.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
    That’s what Monster Boy’s final hours feel like. They’re a clunky conclusion clogging up an otherwise slimy sleek progression. Usually in Metroidvanias, your progress stops because you’re missing something you need. In Monster Boy, progress slows because The Game Atelier and FDG Entertainment have given you far too much.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Burnout Paradise Remastered
    Burnout Paradise holds up, and if nothing else, you can now experience one of the top arcade franchises in the business on your PlayStation 4.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Sexy Brutale
    When it comes to love letters to an era of gaming long since passed, you would be hard pressed to find something more heartfelt than The Sexy Brutale.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Attack on Titan
    Attack on Titan is an excellent example of a passion project made right.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars Outlaws
    While the stealth gameplay can sometimes become repetitive, Star Wars Outlaws is largely a blast. The attention to detail is top-notch, with each planet being a lot of fun to explore and side missions providing some of the best moments. While it’s better when it leans toward being an adventure game, Outlaws is undeniably a great foundation point for what should hopefully become Ubisoft’s next great franchise.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MLB The Show 20
    There was very little that wowed, and even less that evolved more than incrementally this season. And while this is still easily the best baseball title ever released, it did very little to raise the bar over its prior installment.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LocoRoco 2 Remastered
    The core of this classic has not been touched, and this remains the same LocoRoco 2 many gamers have fond memories of. Pick this up if you’re a fan of the series, or especially if you never tried the original release and want the best version available.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ultra Street Fighter IV
    It’s the best fighter you can get on the new generation of consoles.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
    With couch co-op for two, LEGO Batman 3 is a picture-perfect game to play alongside children. It can be a bit slow going at the start, but power through the introductory missions, acquire some suits, and things really start rolling.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
    For a Borderlands fan, The Pre-Sequel is really a no-brainer, but don’t expect anything massively new or innovative outside of the small tweaks. Instead, enjoy a bit (read: a lot) more Borderlands until Gearbox can show us what the series will become on the new generation of consoles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition
    Pillars of Eternity was certainly crafted with PC in mind, but it’s no less an enjoyable experience on console. I admit I came in with a bit of a bias having played it on PC first, and I had those expectations coming in, fair or not. Yes, I missed a mouse and keyboard with item management and combat, but as a whole, I’m incredibly impressed with how Obsidian has managed to translate this hardcore cRPG to console. More than anything, I’m thrilled that console gamers now have the opportunity to romp through Eora. It’s an adventure no RPG-fan should miss.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Armello
    It’s a well-balanced and good-looking experience that shows originality is still possible in a format that’s centuries old.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Poker Night at the Inventory
    Poker Night at the Inventory remains a fascinating novelty 15 years later. It’s a fun time capsule of four iconic brands (surprisingly still relevant) combining for a fun crossover that now plays better than ever. Whether you are a poker shark or not, you’ll still find plenty to like here, as you’ll be laughing too much to care that you’re losing all your chips.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet Karting
    LBP Karting certainly lacks progression for the franchise. LBP2 opened the world of video game development to anyone and everyone, but Karting doesn't allow for the same type of variation in gameplay.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
    Despite the limited number of courses to play on and the limited number of golfers to choose from, Rory McIlroy PGA Tour is still worth buying. Each course is visually breathtaking, and the various gameplay styles and game modes allow for completely different game experiences each time you play.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shadows of the Damned
    Takes solid gameplay and pairs it with a hilarious story. Shadows of the Damned varies the gameplay enough to keep you engaged, and the story will have you craving for the next witticism from Johnson. Poor enemy and boss design is the only thing holding this game back from being a hit.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    Between the different characters, morbid and disturbing story, and intense, action-packed gameplay, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is definitely a game all PS4 and PS Vita owners should have.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sword and Fairy: Together Forever
    Sure, it’s got a few hiccups in the translation and font size, the questing could have done with a bit more variety and the combat was missing just a little something extra. However, these are mostly minor gripes in an otherwise well-crafted experience. If you are in the market for an action RPG and don’t mind reading subtitles, this should definitely be something on your radar.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones
    More twitch-based platformer than out-and-out puzzler, Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones iterates on the core philosophy of its predecessor with aplomb, delivering a wonderfully addictive experience that will have you cursing at the television and jumping for joy in equal measure.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dark Eclipse
    Dark Eclipse has a good foundation, with a good outlook for the future.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
    The sheer volume of events to play through, spread across a meaty 40-hour campaign, with easily double that for a 100% completion rate, combine to make a game that fans should be pleased with.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a challenging romp through a dark fantasy version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms and works well as a Soulslite. Each level is a bite-sized Souls experience to be conquered and moved past. The tight, challenging combat will thrill fans of the genre, but the lack of an interconnected world might turn off those that love the thrill of exploration.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Children of Zodiarcs
    Children of Zodiarcs is a bargain at $17.99, and has plenty of content to sink your teeth into.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Actual Sunlight
    Actual Sunlight is an insightful look at how some people deal with depression, and the struggles of everyday life.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE '12
    WWE '12 is one of the best wrestling games made, period. Each year THQ tops the previous performance – but this year they've really improved the creation and storyline elements to where the rebranding of the game feels appropriate. The game isn't without missteps, however.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Archangel
    Another visually noteworthy PSVR game, Archangel blends immersive storytelling with a complex rail shooter to let players live out their mech fantasies. Very little replay value and a high launch price tag of $40 for a three to five hour game may drive away some, but Skydance Interactive has managed to capture the enveloping magic of virtual reality to tell a personal narrative while at the same time creating a strong VR rail shooter as the vehicle to tell it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Songbringer
    Songbringer is a worthwhile game to play if you’re a fan of the action-adventure genre. Overall it’s well made, looks nice, and the word seeds make the game fun and offers a sort of replayability most action-adventure games cannot. It’s a bit unfortunate that the wonky combat makes some encounters more frustrating than they need to be, but other than that Songbringer is a well-crafted experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hatoful Boyfriend
    Like those fantastical and ridiculous movies and novels, it demonstrates an ability to rise above its base, absurd concepts and weaves several stories that last. It’s much more than it seems, and begs for you to play it and discover its depth.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    eFootball PES 2020
    In many respects, playing eFootball Pro Evo Soccer 2020 felt like playing an outing from EA several seasons ago. And believe me when I say that this isn’t a dig at all. The overall pacing is slower than FIFA, but it wasn’t that long ago that I preferred this more deliberate style of gameplay. Increasing the focus on ball control and consistently maintaining possession at the team level further drives home this impression. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they’ve certainly made up enough ground to be able to stand toe-to-toe with the competition.
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