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For 912 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 15% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Cinco Paus
Lowest review score: 20 Session: Skate Sim
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 565 out of 912
  2. Mixed: 280 out of 912
  3. Negative: 67 out of 912
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Now
    If you want the full-fat Monster Hunter experience, this isn’t quite it, but it shouldn’t be either. Instead, like a Diet Coke, Monster Hunter Now is a fantastic companion to the series fans know and love, and it’s got plenty of ways to pull in newcomers as well. We hope to see more monsters and features down the line, and this live-service game is surely set to provide them, but this is a thrilling and satisfying twist on the geo-location format that every mobile gamer should try out for themselves.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hell Pie
    Hell Pie is one of the crassest games I’ve come across for some time, and I highly recommend it to anybody in search of a rude, fun, and hilarious platformer. Yes, it has a couple of performance issues, but those are fixable and pale in comparison to the great time this game is sure to give you.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bravely Default II
    A charming neoclassical JRPG that, while somewhat flawed technically, will appeal to theorycrafters and those looking for gaming comfort food.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Onsen Master
    Onsen Master is an enchanting, mystical experience, with a gorgeous aesthetic and plenty of madcap fun to be had. Though there are some slight fumbles with controls and collision, it offers heaps of fun challenges, along with co-op and PVP modes to keep the gameplay fresh. Visiting the bathhouse has never been so much fun!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jaipur: A Card Game of Duels
    It seems surprising that Asmodee chose to resurrect a title that was nearly 10 years old for a mobile release. After playing it, the reason is clear: it's a great fit for the platform. And it's a game that was perhaps unfairly forgotten after its original release. A slew of minor niggles keep the game from greatness, but it's fast and fun. I'm glad I got the chance to play a game I might otherwise not have heard of. Perhaps tabletop game archival is the next big direction for app store games?
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Pathless
    The Pathless remains a solid game from its engaging story and pretty setting to the enjoyable gameplay, though it can get repetitive at times. Still, a solid performance on Switch means we highly recommend you pick it up on the hybrid console.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Tartarus Key
    The Tartarus Key is a love letter to the survival horror games of the 90s, featuring an atmospheric environment and an array of puzzles to solve. However, its leading lady lacks the charisma of other characters from the genre. Still, with a story that has twists and turns to keep you guessing, The Tartarus Key is a must-play for survival horror fans.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Terraforming Mars
    A classic game and a well-designed adaptation, but solo play lacks long-term challenge.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Summoners War: Lost Centuria
    Summoners War: Lost Centuria's novel combat mechanics set it apart, but you need to dive into its depths if you want to get the most out of it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fae Farm
    Fae Farm is a delightful, addictive, and unique farming game with a lovely art style and interesting world. Though the price tag may seem heavy, it’s worth it for fans of the genre who crave a new agricultural adventure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Swords
    Overall, The Swords is a sharply focused and concise package, one that is over far too quickly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Solar Settlers
    Solar Settlers is an extremely well-built machine, a solitaire optimization puzzle par excellence, and an excellent digital board game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SPL-T
    So it’s a puzzle within a puzzle, made all the more vexing because there might be nothing to find.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Deus Ex GO
    A really good all-round puzzle game that comes with the bonus of being a Deus Ex title, albeit one that’s a little too easy sometimes.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kindo
    But Kindo is literally the only strategy game I’ve played which seems to me worth playing in a grocery store queue, and it delights me as an artifact which reflects its environment so insightfully.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WarioWare: Get It Together!
    Despite some minor issues, WarioWare has never been better, and the joy of experimentation, fantastic presentation, and a wealth of options and unlockables, means there’s a veritable treasure trove that fans of the series will happily plunder for months.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dungeons of Dreadrock
    A charming action game stacked full of great dungeons and unique puzzles that never seems to run out of smart ideas. Dungeons of Dreadrock brings the best elements of classic dungeon exploration to the Nintendo Switch and does a lot with only a few pieces.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Over the Alps
    The story is interesting enough, with lots of double-crosses and opportunities to make meaningful choices. The mechanics are a little obscure at first, but it's easy enough to figure out, even though it can feel somewhat arbitrary.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence
    The Division Resurgence is a polished, content-rich shooter than outpaces most mobile games around. It delivers Ubisoft's ever-so-satisfying gunplay and sprawling version of New York City, without compromising the series' vision. With the first shared open-world in Division history, I can't see these games without it going forward.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Epic Little War Game
    Let's hear it for truth in advertising - this is indeed an epic little war game. It is a perfectly intentionally generic take on the strategy game, and very well executed.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Risen
    Despite some performance hiccups, Risen on Nintendo Switch is a must-play for RPG fans, be they familiar with the original or not. Featuring a fun, albeit clunky, combat system that gives a great amount of freedom, and a great story in a mysterious land, it’s great to see Risen rise once more.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
    Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is an intuitive entry in the franchise that takes everything that makes the other games so great, and cranks it up to 11. The introduction of the spirit torch adds a new dimension to combat, while the photo mode ensures you can create some memories. With little in the way of performance issues, and a story keeps you guessing, this is a game for all horror fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE 2K26
    WWE 2K26 feels like a great step in the right direction in various ways, finally offering a bit more substance in MyRise, a creative Showcase with some great ‘what if’ scenarios, and a massive 400-strong roster. However, it’s not without its issues on the Nintendo Switch 2, including occasional drops in frame rate and rendering issues.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Witcher: Monster Slayer
    A fun beast slaying experience that new and existing fans of The Witcher will enjoy, even if loading times are a little slow
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Last Voyage
    Last Voyage is a puzzle game which is uncharacteristically comfortable with—and perhaps cautiously optimistic about—the unknown.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Life is Strange 2
    An incredible game that holds up just as well as its 2018 release, but is held back by the Switch’s handheld performance.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
    Some smart changes to controller issues and pacing problems make this the definitive way to play this classic Zelda title. But sadly, some repetitive elements and backtracking haven't changed at all. However, with an engaging story, well-realised characters, and some brilliant items and dungeons, Skyward Sword HD is a delightful adventure for fans of the series and beyond.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mini Motorways
    Mini Motorways is a zen-puzzler that achieves everything it sets out to do, offering an engaging experience for any problem-solving gamer, and an alternative to the convoluted transport sim. While there are a couple of potholes, and at times you’ll wish for a slightly more scenic route, Dinosaur Polo Club’s second outing is a smooth ride that makes time fly by like a fast lane free of traffic.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    OlliOlli World: Finding the Flowzone
    The smart new Windzone mechanic and the addition of burly routes means the levels in OlliOlli World: Finding the Flowzone are some of the most exhilarating and challenging you can play. All honed perfectly around those rock-solid skating and combo-chaining mechanics, the blustery bonus content feels like a rollercoaster ride and the perfect way for any pros to show off their skills. Until next time OlliOlli World, it’s been a wild ride.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Telling Lies
    Telling Lies is one of 2019's best games but still stands in the shadow of its predecessor's achievements. It earns major props for acting, writing and excellent implementation of FMV. Minor demerits for an untidy denouement.
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