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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:
  1. Positive: 2,201 out of 6041
  2. Mixed: 3,486 out of 6041
  3. Negative: 354 out of 6041
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    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dicey Dungeons
    Dicey Dungeons is a vibrant roguelike dice-rolling game with deceptively simple mechanics - the deeper you go through the floors, the more you learn about the underlying complexity of each character. It scratches that roguelike itch perfectly for fans of the genre, so much so that even non-fans might just become new converts after playing through the game.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily a contender for the best game of all time. It's a mastercraft in both technical and game design, and one which we'll be talking about for many years to come.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    World of Goo
    Oozing charm and smart design, World of Goo is the best physics puzzler available on iPad.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Wild, Weird, and packed full of imagination, Super Mario Odyssey is the first platform exclusive that every Switch owner needs to own.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super QuickHook
    In spite of the steep difficulty, Super QuickHook is a charming, fun aerial adventure.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out
    A perfect game for those who can handle a lot of reading and absorb lore (there will be tests), and the best advert for the Glorantha setting that anybody could ask for.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Meteorfall: Journey
    Meteorfall is exactly what you want from a single player card game. It's fun, it's deep, and it'll keep you coming back for more.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tiny Bubbles
    Tiny Bubbles is a clever and addictive experience that keeps things simple in the best way.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    VVVVVV
    A brilliant port of a brilliant game. VVVVVV on iOS is well worth a first, second, or third download.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Stickman Golf 3
    Super Stickman Golf 3 is one of the best mobile games I've played this year. It takes the simplicity and fun-loving nature of its predecessors and enriches it with greater depth and substance.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Shift
    Need for Speed: Shift offers the best single-player racer on iPhone to date, with in-depth customisation and superior handling that almost make up in full the limited multiplayer offering.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Legend of Grimrock
    A great port of a great game. If you've not played Grimrock before this is a really good way to rectify that.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    iBlast Moki
    Physics-based action puzzler iBlast Moki provides plenty of explosive fun as well as providing some surprisingly thoughtful challenges.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
    Ocarina of Time 3D is, and forever will be, pure unadulterated bliss, taking the original title and making it essential gaming all over again.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Raiders of the North Sea
    When you take an award winning, perfect board game and you give it to a qualified, competent team, you get a perfect digital board game adaptation.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    N.O.V.A. - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
    Extraordinarily polished gameplay and high production values guarantee a blast, even if N.O.V.A. lacks the originality necessary to be an all-time classic.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jet Car Stunts
    Trial and error gameplay is a source of minor annoyance in Jet Car Stunts, though it's not enough to slow down this high-speed thrill ride.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
    Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is a truly impressive port of a great twin-stick shooter, that's absolutely packed with content.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bastion
    Immeasurably enhanced by a beautifully realised universe and an original narrative, Bastion is one of the best action-adventure games on the iPad.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
    A pocket rocket that's sumptuous to look at, riotously funny and deeply rewarding. GTA: Chinatown Wars is one of Rockstar's and the DS' best ever.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    Even with some control issues, Binding of Isaac's wealth of depth and secrets make it a must play for fans of roguelikes.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Carcassonne
    One of the most successful translations of a boardgame in years, Carcassonne is charming, captivating and competitive.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Traps n' Gemstones
    An ambitious yet inviting freeform platform-adventure that strikes the perfect balance between depth and accessibility.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crashlands
    A brilliant survival adventure through a hostile alien world. Crashlands is funny, fun, and well worth the hours you'll lose in it.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Persona 4 Golden
    A lack of real Vita innovation lets it down somewhat, but that aside this is a perfect pocket-sized JRPG that'll keep you gripped to the screen until your eyes turn square. A must-have for any Persona fan.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
    A compelling distillation of everything that's great and good in collectible card gaming, brought to your iPad, for free.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cut the Rope
    Bright, imaginative, and supremely polished, the physics-based gameplay of Cut the Rope shows developer ZeptoLab has knack of putting a unique spin on familiar ideas.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Transistor
    Beautiful to look at, intriguing in most of the right ways, and a lot of fun - Transistor is well worth a look.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pocket Run Pool
    Pocket-Run Pool is a brilliantly judged single-player reimagining of everyone's favourite pub game.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Punch Quest
    Punch Quest is funny, addictive, and just plain fun. Turns out that the auto-runner and beat-'em-up genres were a match made in heaven.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sonic CD
    A faultless conversion of what is arguably Sonic's most accomplished adventure, Sonic CD on the iPhone combines amazing presentation with a surprising degree of depth and playability. This peerless 2D platform escapade is a must for any self-respecting iPhone gamer.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Real Racing 2
    A phenomenal game with an impressive slate of features and superb design, Real Racing 2 is the epitome of iPhone and iPod touch gaming.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Executive
    A loud and brash touchscreen brawler with a surprising amount of depth and plenty to do.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build
    A game with so much heart and charm that it's almost impossible not to smile while you play it.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Glyder 2
    Glyder 2 is a one-way ticket to fantastic gameplay, its combination of self-motivated exploration and dynamic goals ensuring a first class flight.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ryan North's To Be Or Not To Be
    An energising and hilariously funny version of Hamlet, Ryan North's To Be Or Not To Be is a crucial gamebook for literature buffs and comedy fans alike.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Implosion - Never Lose Hope
    Fast, exciting, and full to the brim with action, Implosion - Never Lose Hope is well worth a long hard look.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Bug Butcher
    A bright cartoony shooter with an awful lot going for it. Grab it, shoot stuff.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Plants vs. Zombies
    The battle between flora and undead fauna remains as fun as ever in this accomplished iPhone and iPod touch version.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The World Ends with You: Solo Remix
    As brash and carefree as some of its protagonists, The World Ends with You: Solo Remix doesn't make a seamless translation to iOS, but it's worth the entry price all the same.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Anomaly: Warzone Earth
    Anomaly Warzone Earth is one of the most entertaining and enthralling real-time strategy games on iOS.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    XCOM: Enemy Within
    XCOM: Enemy Within adds some wonderfully inventive new toys, but making it a separate app means only those who truly adored Enemy Unknown should double dip.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Papers, Please
    A thoughtful, fresh, and surprisingly fun game of observation and resource management, Papers, Please is one of the most distinctive games on any platform.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Beat Sneak Bandit
    It's an unlikely mix for sure, but Beat Sneak Bandit's smart blend of puzzling and beat-matching proves to be an ingeniously crafted delight.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Threes!
    Despite some frustrating chaotic elements, Threes! is a dashing, intelligent, and deceptively simple treat. This is your next essential puzzler.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Papa Sangre II
    A brilliantly realised audio adventure, Papa Sangre II is a creepy masterpiece.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Table Tennis Touch
    A wonderfully well put together table tennis sim that deserves to be played by as many people as possible.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization VI
    Although it suffers from a few porting issues, the heart of Civilization VI remains intact. Fans of the franchise will be thrilled to discover that this is the exact same experience offered on other platforms, and one that holds up after all these years.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Alto's Adventure
    A beautiful, effortlessly playable endless snowboarder, Alto's Adventure is almost as much fun to play as it is to look at.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: Awakening
    Strategy role-playing at its finest, Fire Emblem: Awakening marries sophistication and character development in a way rarely found in the genre.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Prune
    Prune is an awe-inspiring work of digital poetry that transcends its initial subject material to explore a much larger, much more complex theme, in an articulate and powerfully moving manner.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Neon Chrome
    A sharp and engaging shooter that's not afraid to be tough as old boots.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Chrono Trigger
    Few games stand the test of time like Chrono Trigger. A role-playing classic, it's one of the very best the genre has to offer.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bayonetta 2
    Bayonetta 2 looks and plays better than ever, and somehow surpasses the original. A must have action game.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    It's not Mario Kart 9, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best game in the series and a considerable leap forward for portable and multiplayer gaming.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DEVICE 6
    In turning a text adventure into a world map, Simogo has resurrected a long-dead genre with style and confidence. Great presentation and brilliant puzzles complete a stellar package.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Banner Saga
    A dark, strange, tough, and beautiful tactical RPG-cum-interactive story with one of the richest settings you could hope for. Banner Saga is an iOS game to savour.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VI Advance
    The best of the three GBA re-issues, Final Fantasy VI Advance is a timeless dollop of role-playing adventure gaming.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mikey Shorts
    Mikey Shorts is a speed-run platformer that's all about learning levels and nailing jumps with expert precision. If you prefer to take it slow, though, Mikey's unimaginative design will fail to thrill.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Warbits
    There's a lot to do in Warbits, and you're going to have a lovely old time doing it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Reckless Racing 2
    Fast and furious, Reckless Racing 2 raises the bar for iOS racing games through a combination of deft handling, gorgeous looks, and addictive gameplay.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Nebula - Episode Two
    The best of old and new wrapped up in one package, the puzzle-platformer gameplay of Dark Nebula - Episode Two is too entertaining to put down.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Attack the Light - Steven Universe Light RPG
    A rich and entertaining RPG with surprising depth, Attack the Light is well worth a look.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dust: An Elysian Tail
    There's a great game here, and while it is a little hamstrung by the controls, it's still worth checking out.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fez
    A deep and involving Metroidvania in a superbly constructed world. Fez's appearance on handheld is just as intriguing as when it first hit consoles and computers.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Space Invaders Infinity Gene
    Few games have managed to enhance their own reputation and addictiveness as admirably as Infinity Gene. It's the 1978 arcade classic happening all over again, now.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Epic Astro Story
    Epic Astro Story's lofty premise is backed up by some surprisingly complex and multifaceted gameplay. Pre-warn friends and family before downloading, as they will have precious little of your attention afterwards.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ticket to Ride
    A fantastic adaptation of an excellent boardgame, and a must-buy for strategy fans.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beat Hazard Ultra
    A game whose major selling point isn't actually that important, Beat Hazard Ultra has a strong enough shooting mechanic to avoid any accusations of being a gimmick.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ragdoll Blaster 2
    Everything you'd expect from a sequel to a million-selling game, although it doesn't quite have the immediacy of the original.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Great Jitters: Pudding Panic
    Utterly intense, but ridiculously addictive at the same time, Pudding Panic's marriage of fear and food delivers a puzzler without comparison on iPhone.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pac-Man Championship Edition DX
    A first-rate take on a classic, which plays well, looks and sounds great, and has tons of varied content.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    King Rabbit - Find Gold, Rescue Bunnies
    A bright and refreshing puzzler with a deep dark side and a rabbit wearing a crown.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Death Road to Canada
    A dark, funny, and super tough mix of genres. And mobile is as good a place as any to start your journey with it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Asphalt 8: Airborne
    A brilliantly put together arcade racing package, Asphalt 8: Airborne is every bit as exciting as you might have hoped.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Broken Sword: Director's Cut
    An extraordinary example of how to properly remake a classic, Broken Sword: Director's Cut remasters the original with wise alterations that galvanise rather than degrade.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption
    Ridiculous Fishing may have a strange premise, but give it half an hour and it blossoms into one of the most innovative, well-balanced, and addictive games of the year.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Let's Golf! 2
    Let's Golf! 2 is a superb combination of features and quality gameplay that will be tough to top.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Spaceteam
    A simple and incredibly effective multiplayer experience, Spaceteam is all about playing together and creating your own stories.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Planet Quest
    Though it doesn't bring anything new to either genre, Planet Quest is a quirky and charming blend of rhythm action and one-tap done right.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Space Miner: Space Ore Bust
    Space Miner is sitting on a gold mine of charming gameplay, yet awkward controls and gameplay imbalances keep it from reaching its full potential.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon
    A more expansive take on its six-year-old predecessor, Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon still feels admirably fresh and inventive in 2015.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vampire Survivors
    The endless-waves PC hit makes a solid stance on mobile with arcade satisfaction, should your phone be able to handle all the sprites.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    God of War: Chains of Olympus
    Ultimately it's a testament to the game that the campaign's short length can't keep us from exalting Chains of Olympus's exceptional virtues. It's just too unbelievably polished, engaging, and entertaining a title to miss. Kratos may have wet our palate, but like every magnificent gaming experience ever made, we're already thirsty for more.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    XCOM: Enemy Unknown
    XCOM's battles are tense and rewarding, and are married to a clever base-building meta-game. All this, in a solid and eminently playable iOS port.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    EDGE Extended
    A brilliant second outing in the Edge series, brimming with good ideas, and polished to a remarkable sheen.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Gorogoa
    Gorogoa's thousands of illustrations coalesce into a cleverly designed puzzler that's as compelling to play as it is to watch.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BADLAND 2
    A brilliant step forward for the series, Badland 2 is a wonderful end of year surprise.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kalimba
    A smart and slick platformer that just gets better the deeper you get into it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
    A Link Between worlds is old fashioned Zelda fun with some clever new gimmicks, but it's too easy, straightforward, and familiar for a full recommendation.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tilt to Live
    A shallow and fun arcade action game with plenty of attitude to fill in the gaps.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Her Story
    Her Story is a bold experiment in interactive storytelling, resulting in one of the best detective games ever made.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Downwell
    Downwell is a brilliantly balanced vertical roguelike.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Room Three
    While some of the new additions aren't perfect, The Room Three is still a brilliant, uniquely tactile experience.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Animal Crossing; New Horizons, much like its predecessors, operates outside of the boundaries of most games. While the most tension you'll ever feel is while sprinting away from wasps, there's a warmth and comfort in the code which you won't find almost anywhere else.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bug Heroes 2
    A slightly scattered action game with an interesting strategic sideline, Bug Heroes 2 gets a little lost in itself sometimes, but it's still worth a crack.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    First Touch Soccer
    With an air of professionalism, First Touch Soccer delivers a consummate football experience, representing a new high water mark for the genre on iPhone.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lords of Waterdeep
    A superb re-creation of a popular and unusual Dungeons & Dragons board game, with excellent usability, tough AI opponents and little multimedia tweaks that really add to the experience.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 13
    As slick as ever and now with online play, FIFA 13 plays a mean game of football in spite of one or two control issues.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Skylanders Trap Team
    The full Skylanders experience for your tablet device, and a superb game in its own right: Trap Team is one heck of an achievement.
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