Pocket Gamer UK's Scores

  • Games
For 6,041 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 31% higher than the average critic
  • 19% same as the average critic
  • 50% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 God of War: Chains of Olympus
Lowest review score: 10 Angels In The Sky
Score distribution:
6042 game reviews
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Black Bird is difficult, weird, and an utterly brilliant shmup you need to check out right now.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stardew Valley is a fantastic experience as ever, but it's let down by its awkward combat controls.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A disappointing entry that proves itself incapable of overcoming the issues of its forebears - Warriors Orochi 4 is, simply put, a relic.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion is a truly wonderful game, but the 3DS was the wrong place to port it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    New additions, characters you already love, and the chance to sit on the Iron Throne - Reigns: Game of Thrones is well worth a play.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Room is always going to be good, but playing on Nintendo Switch isn't the best choice.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    ELOH is a thoroughly charming, delightfully percussive puzzler that's more concerned with rhythm and experimentation than box-ticking achievements.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For the asking price though, it's hard not to recommend this if you've got a few pals or family members around. Like that Saturday night game of Monopoly, it's all good fun so long as someone doesn't flip the board.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's cruel and dark, but there's more to Grimvalor than just another Souls-game riff.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The World Ends With You is a wonderful game, but this Final Remix doesn't quite to it justice.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Incredible, silky smooth fighting action paired with some incredible visuals makes this easily one of the best looking games on Switch, and quite possibly the best looking fighting game to ever grace a handheld.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though it's a tad short, The Gardens Between is a beautiful puzzler with some wonderfully clever ideas.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Midnight Sanctuary is fantastically bizarre both visually and narratively, but it won't convert you to visual novels.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Mario Party is what you'd expect from the series - short bursts of fun that everyone can enjoy .
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Stockpile is a weighty game, but if you put the time in you're going to get a lot out of it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For fans of gacha games, Dragalia Lost is one of the best of the bunch. However, Dragalia Lost is still, at its core, more of the same.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wandersong is a puzzle-platformer unlike anything you've seen before, and it deserves a place on your Switch right now.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    FIFA 19 on Switch is a sharper, fuller package than FIFA 18. While it's a slick and playable effort, however, it feels like a job only half done, while the football itself feels a little stiff and one-dimensional.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's plenty to like about Hovercraft: Battle Arena, but once you've got to grips with it, there's not much else to do.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are some nice moments in Hooky Crook, and for the most part they're interesting enough to keep you playing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cube Escape: Paradox is another beguiling room-escape puzzler from Rusty Lake. It's compellingly atmospheric stuff, yet its puzzles are often frustratingly tangential.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you want to sit with friends for an evening and waste a few hours while getting wasted, this is a great way to do it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's got a few niggles here and there, but this is a much deeper effort than anything we've seen from King before.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There are some strong ideas here, but in the end Trixel Rocket is just too frustrating to recommend.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ammo Pigs: Armed and Delicious does what it sets out to do, and if retro shooters are your bag you'll love it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    XC2: Torna - The Golden Country is a wonderful add-on to an already great game, but as a standalone experience it doesn't quite work.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Where Shadows Slumber mixes light and darkness in some intelligent and incredibly engaging ways.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cities: Skyline is sometimes frantic, sometimes peaceful, and great fun to play, but performance issues plague it at almost every turn.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Warlock of Firetop Mountain: Goblin Scourge Edition is a wonderful narrative adventure with only a couple of performance issues.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It might not truly capture the treacherous thrill of mountain biking, but Bike Unchained 2 is still a lot of fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Meowoof has a lot more meat on its bones than most casual games like this can even dream of.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hyper Light Drifter is a neon-soaked, hyper-kinetic fever dream of an action-RPG with one of the most alluring game worlds of its kind.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Punch Line is weird and wonderful in all the right ways, and the dark plot underneath it all makes it that bit more interesting.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wall Kickers might have the look of something you've played before, but give it a try and you'll get a lovely surprise.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Alphabear 2 is every bit as endearing and entertaining as its predecessor, but it's got a few new ideas too.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A familiar casual builder with a charming Star Trek skin but precious little depth, as well as an annoying over-reliance on wait timers and virtual currencies.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    SNK Heroines is all about the silly fanservice, but it's at the expense of having a satisfying combat system and any real depth.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Valleys Between is an intriguing, sometimes frustrating, but always intelligent premium puzzler.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It doesn't have the lineage of other fighting games, but Blade Strangers is well worth checking out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a game that fans will love, and newcomers will get something out of if they invest their time. It's big, tough, and full of dangers, and if grindy, loot-filled action is your bag, then you should jump straight in. But the complete package is lacking some spit and polish that more modern titles have, and it feels like something of a consolation prize for Switch owners compared to Monster Hunter World and its many changes and improvements to the series on other consoles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Golfing Around might lack the madcap nature of Colin Lane's earlier games, but the extra depth here makes it well worth checking out.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall, Into the Breach is a truly stunning strategy game, and it's right at home on Switch. With just three units to control and short matches to contend with, it's easy to pick up and play wherever you are. The strategy mechanics are absolutely sublime, and the shift from outright victory being your objective to simply scraping by will have you scratching your head and questioning every decision. It can be tough going at times, both mentally and due to its high difficulty, but if you invest some time and energy into the game, you're going to get a lot out of it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Donut County is simply stunning. It smashes together smart gameplay, simple controls, a ridiculous storyline, and a gorgeous soundtrack, creating a masterpiece of an easy-going puzzler. If you're looking for something with tons of depth and hours of gameplay, you won't find it here. But what you will find is one of the finest puzzle games you may ever play, and an experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Apart from the lack of an undo button, One More Button is a slick and engaging puzzler with a difference.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Not much has changed since Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes came out in 2015 and that's mostly a good thing. Whether you're playing through the campaign mode or prefer taking on your very own bombs in Free Play mode, it'll keep you on your toes. There's no major need to pick it up if you've got the game on another platform already, but at such a low price it's hard not to recommend it to liven up social gatherings.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Okami HD is a silky smooth port of a beautiful game which takes advantage of the Switch's capabilities and doesn't charge you an arm and a leg for it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Evergarden is a brilliant, relaxing, and utterly enthralling puzzle game that you should grab right now.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are a few too many technical glitches here at the moment, but the gameplay waiting for you beyond them is chaotic and brilliant.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It isn't the most original game, but the tweaks and twists Bendy in Nightmare Run adds keep things pretty fresh.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Memopoly has an interesting idea at its heart, but its barrage of adverts and repetitive gameplay make it hard to enjoy for long.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The early part of the game might be a bit of a slog, but stick with it and you'll find a fantastic experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great distillation of stealth mechanics into a fun and engaging arcade score-chaser.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    State of Mind has a certain charm to it, but it's mired in a confusing story, simple puzzles, poor controls, and plenty of other issues.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The story mode of Warioware Gold only lasts a couple of hours, but those few hours are bursting with enjoyment and madcap humour.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kings and Assassins might not have much allure for the solo board gamer, but it's hard to beat when it comes to multiplayer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Part Stroop test, part high-score chaser, OLDTV is certainly a brain tickler with a striking aesthetic. Whether it's any fun or not is a trickier question to answer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though it is short, it's incredibly detailed and impactful. If it'd be stretched out for the sake of time, the story would have dragged and chase scenes would grow tedious. Instead what we get is a bite-sized adventure with an awful lot of punchy content. It can be a little on the nose at times, but it all comes down to whether you enjoy it or not. Did I enjoy it? Yes, I did.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead Cells is a masterful roguelike platformer with some of the most satisfying combat around and a beguilingly appealing dark-fantasy world to explore.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overcooked 2 is an excellent addition to the series which delivers and surpasses expectations with ease.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pocket City is a fantastic addition to the city building genre with slick gameplay, speedy progression, and that just five more minutes feel.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Anamorph offers up an interesting challenge, but for a lot of gamers its control system will really suck the fun out of playing.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pool Panic is beautiful, weird, and clever in equal measure, but it may prove too frustrating for those who don't click with its vibe.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Go Vacation is just like a real holiday - if you go off and do your own thing rather than following the signposts, it's surprisingly enjoyable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Shaq was the player that got me into basketball, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn might be the title that gets me out of gaming.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Starfish takes a deeply familiar endless runner concept and livens it up with a whole heap of star-gazey wonder.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A wonderful adaptation of a brilliant board game. If you're into the hobby, then you should pick this one up right away.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MapleStory M is a competent port of the 2D side scrolling MMO but issues with a lack of challenge and navigation around the world hold it back from being an enjoyable experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    At this point you might be asking yourself if it's worth downloading Love Island: The Game. And to that I say, sure, why not. I mean, it's not an incredible experience, it won't floor you, but some cringe-worthy dialogue and laughable scenes kept the game entertaining in a completely unironic way. Somehow.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The time you spend with Miles and Kilo is bags of fun though, with the characters bouncing humorous dialogue around that often breaks the fourth wall. Yes, it's a familiar blanket that punches, but it's one that impresses with texture, too.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 is a great introduction to the series for those new to it, and nice way to get SMT action in smaller bites for fans. Definitely worth playing regardless of whether you've played SMT before or not.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Holedown is a sweet and satisfying game of shattering blocks. It's like a casual game for grown-ups and people with attention spans, and I'd definitely suggest you go and check it out.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Asphalt 9 offers controls for everyone, fun for everyone, and white-knuckle, cackling-with-laughter crashes for everyone.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A stylish endless faller that makes up for a lack of anything particularly new with tactile controls and a pumping soundtrack.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliant little RPG with a collect-'em-all core and a heart of absolute gold.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliant game of deep sea battles, with a lot more going on than just a gorgeous art-style.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Identity V isn't a revelatory multiplayer game by any means, but it's well made, well polished and pretty darn fun. Definitely worth giving a go, but maybe skip the tutorial?
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler is a magnificent experience, but its story structure holds it back from being a truly amazing game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dere Evil Exe is full of clever flourishes and knowing winks, but the hardcore platformer underneath it all is a little too scruffy for its own good.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a beautifully charming perspective puzzler that deserved a second chance at success. It's also a decent - though not quite perfect - fit on Switch.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    New Star Soccer Manager takes the frame of the original game, and builds something utterly wonderful on top of it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It scratches all the nostalgia spots but this retooling is a little too unforgiving where it matters most.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It might not knock the big racing games off their perches anytime soon, but as cheeky little commute games go, it's hard to find anything to complain about.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It doesn't quite reach the heights of its inspiration, but Suzy Cube is still the best 3D platformer on the App Store.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Up Left Out is another finely honed puzzler from a developer that really knows their craft.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pode is a little bit pricey, but if you've got someone to play with it's a great example of what couch co-op should be.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is another admirable Switch port from Panic Button, which preserves the slick gunplay and hard-hitting story of the original. However, severe technical constraints make this a heavily compromised experience - especially in handheld.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's not as interesting as it could've been, but the Donkey Kong Adventures DLC is a worthy addition to the core Mario + Rabbids experience.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    For all its silliness, Soccer Slammers is just too random to be really engaging.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle makes up for its lacking content with the kind of ridiculous, fun fighting that only Arc System Works can create.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Westworld is far more than just a reskinned Fallout Shelter, but its grind may be a little off-putting for some.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion is a tough new addition to the game, and one that all fans should rush back to play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    You're going to want to love Dr.Meep, but the game does make it rather difficult.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A highly entertaining and surprisingly nuanced multiplayer game that comes up short with its single-player offering.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Relaxing, pretty, colourful and satisfying. Zen Bound 2 ticks all the necessary boxes as a puzzle game with motion controls, though you might actually want to wait for a sale on this one.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bloons TD 6 follows the tower defence template pretty much to the letter, but there's nothing here for people sick of the genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ark: Survival Evolved has some nice ideas, and it works surprisingly well on mobile, but it's still shackled by the problems of the genre.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There's nothing broken about Silverfish DX, it's just that once you've got to the point where you want, no need, something more, it doesn't deliver. You'll find some fast arcade fun here, but in the end it wears out its welcome a little too quickly to recommend it in the most wholehearted terms.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There's some sharp difficulty here, but it's not the sort of thing that's going to make you smash your phone. It's going to push you on deeper, and make you want to find out more. Feist isn't just another game that looks like a bunch of others, it's its own thing, full of wit and whimsy, horror and hardships. And you should do yourself a favour and pick it up right now.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There are some nice ideas here, but in the end there just isn't enough peril.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fortnite is a free game that is already one of the Switch's best shooters. No reason not to jump in and play.

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