Pocket Tactics' Scores

  • Games
For 919 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 0.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Raiders of the North Sea
Lowest review score: 20 Session: Skate Sim
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 67 out of 919
921 game reviews
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A heartwarming story of love against all odds. Traversal can be tedious, but Haven makes up for it with some charming characters and an adorable lizard companion.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In having to conform to Switch, it feels like something important has been lost in Cultist Simulator. I do, however, thoroughly recommend playing it on mobile or PC.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though its monsters genuinely scare me at times, Dragon Quest Tact is a fun-filled tactics gacha with some appealing retro vibes.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nuts is a simple yet fantastic game that will forever make you afraid of squirrels and the secrets they are hiding.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An adorable JRPG with fun characters and an in-depth alchemy system that will keep you entertained for 50+ hours.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a blast from the past, like standing on some unexploded ordnance, or the interest that accrues on an unpaid parking ticket.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hitman 3 is a glorious finale to the World of Assassination trilogy, but its Switch version isn't the best way to experience it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Despite a few somewhat interesting battle elements, Lost Crusade is let down by its strict adherence to the mobile base-building formula.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A unique arcade-style beat 'em up with an amazing soundtrack and gorgeous art style. A must-play for any fan of the Scott Pilgrim universe.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Despite its charming presentation, Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon is an undercooked roguelike dungeon crawler with poor combat and pacing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Though it doesn't remaster the game, how can you improve upon perfection? Knights of the Old Republic 2 is still one of the best RPGs ever made, and now it's on your phone.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A faithful recreation of the original Final Fantasy Legend titles. Perfect for fans looking for a nostalgia trip, but not a great first entry into the series for new players.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Alba: A Wildlife Adventure tells a joyful tale with a deftly-handled message of conservation and rejuvenation.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin can be confusing to start with, but getting past the initial hardships opens up beautiful levels and satisfying gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Switch port of Doom Eternal is as good as it possibly can be, with portability making up for a drop in visual fidelity and framerate.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Animal Farm's struggle against cycles of corruption brilliantly captures the novella's sense of powerlessness, even if it does stick a little too closely to the source material at times.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 surpasses the original with a fun light-hearted story. Though slightly repetitive at times, returning fans will find more of the same casual puzzling fun.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're a Fire Emblem super-fan, this is the best version of the NES classic. For everyone else, the Nintendo DS remake or its Wii U port are far better.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rather than capitalise on the John Wick IP with a generic shooter, Bithell Games has carefully captured the spirit of the franchise.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While perhaps not vastly in need of remaster, Commandos 2 is still an excellent tactics game, and its improved visuals and Switch controls are a welcome trade for portability.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Moonlighter is truly the sum of its parts, a brilliant combo of homely shop-keeping and dungeon-crawling depth.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Empire of Sin is a great mafia management simulator with some fantastic ideas, but sadly the Switch version specifically is currently too graphically compromised.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bloodstained is an inventive twist on the Castlevania formula, but a lack of visual quality and control frustrations prevent this port from wholly doing it justice.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Immortals Fenyx Rising offers a world that you can’t help but explore, with some truly impressive dungeon design. The game’s only let down is its simple puzzles and painful menu navigation.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    High speed chases and spectacular police take-downs provide plenty of thrills, but a lacklustre remaster, and a couple of annoying quirks let the arcade racer down.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a fantastic way to tide you over until Breath of the Wild 2, if you can forgive the dodgy frame rate and several other warts hidden within.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though it treads old ground at times, stand-out action sequences and appealing simplicity make it hard not to enjoy The Pathless.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A love letter to the music of Kingdom Hearts and a fab way to summarise the story, but it can get rather repetitive at times.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A3: Still Alive is a confused mess of a game that doesn't do anything particularly well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though its rhythm component is a little lacklustre, Reigns: Beyond is still a great choice for anyone who wants a funny sci-fi take on the roguelike card genre.

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