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For 806 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 57% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: 100 Horizon Forbidden West
Lowest review score: 30 The Lord of the Rings - Gollum
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 600 out of 806
  2. Mixed: 200 out of 806
  3. Negative: 6 out of 806
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    Forza Horizon 6
    From what I’ve been able to experience, Forza Horizon 6, much like each game in the franchise that precedes it, seemingly achieves exactly what it sets out to do. It’s clearly a big celebration of car culture; in fact, it’s a rev head’s dream. But it’s also yet another beautiful encapsulation of a country outside of our own that we’re able to drink up from the comfort of our living rooms. As someone who perhaps didn’t get to see a lot of Japan on a recent whirlwind trip, I feel almost fortunate to be able to visit again through Playground’s latest entry in its car racing phenomenon. [Hands-On Impressions]
    • 82 Metascore
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    Marathon
    Marathon is a special game that, like Destiny before it, is firmly rooted in the team’s focus on shared communal experiences, immaculate gun feel, and just straight-up vibes. I hope it finds enough of a foothold to exist in the live-service space longer than some of its contemporaries, because if death is the first step in Marathon, I can’t wait to see what the next one is.
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    Grounded 2
    Grounded 2 is shaping up to be another win for Obsidian Entertainment in the survival space. Despite some difficulty worries, this early access launch is a confident showcase of Obsidian's newfound familiarity with the survival genre.
    • 29 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    MindsEye
    As an open world game, MindsEye is a colossal bore. It delivers on exactly zero promises generally attached to such a genre all the while being a technical shitstorm. If you were to even accept it as a straight-forward action game, and purge the hours of monotonous driving from your mind, it’s cliché, formulaic, and sadly forgettable.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Kong: Survivor Instinct
    By backseating Kong and having a drab human narrative serve as the vessel for this game’s monotonous action, Kong: Survival Instinct ends up feeling like a colossal, kaiju-sized dud that does little to lick the wounds of last year’s Skull Island and, if anything, further dampens the great ape’s reputation.
    • 63 Metascore
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    #DRIVE Rally
    Outside the co-drivers, I enjoyed my time with Drive Rally. While the career mode is bare bones, the actual rally driving is wonderful. It strikes a balance between being approachable and having the depth to keep you playing and improving. Well worth a look if you miss the glory days of 90s era rally games. [Early Access Provisional Score = 75]
    • 75 Metascore
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    New Star GP
    It feels like it’s still got some room to grow in certain places in order to reach its full potential, but, unlike real world F1 in 2024, it’s pretty damn fun. [Early Access Provisional Score = 80]
    • 33 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings - Gollum
    I struggle to think of a positive experience over the thirteen-odd hours I spent playing this game. Gollum is uninspired and dated and The Lord of the Rings fans deserve better than this.
    • 77 Metascore
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
    As a sequel to the Modern Warfare reboot, Modern Warfare 2 feels like both a celebration of the series’ original trilogy as well as “the team” at its core. The party is spoiled somewhat by inconsistent pacing, technical issues, and incongruous mechanics, shoehorned in from what will ultimately be the game’s multiplayer suite. Through it all, the referential nods to Call of Duty of old stitched the experience together for me. [Campaign Review = 70]
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    Fishing Paradiso
    Card Shark succeeds at establishing wild stakes within its wonderfully weird take on 18th century France. It serves up a memorable cast, a story that rewrites history in a fantastical way, all the while arming the player with tricks of the trade that’d make Penn and Teller blush. For a game that’s more about playing your opponent than your cards, Card Shark is a memorable adventure.
    • 67 Metascore
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    Diablo Immortal
    I’ve had a great time levelling and fighting with my Necromancer so far, and am super excited to be able to play the game with friends when the game is released for everyone very soon. As long as the monetisation strategy doesn’t get in the way of the game being fun to play, I think this could be a game I get hooked on for a while.
    • 72 Metascore
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    Nintendo Switch Sports
    Nintendo Switch Sports feels familiar, yet still remains fun after all these years, especially when played with groups of friends. Whilst the offline offering is a little bit basic, we're hopeful that what's on offer online will take advantage of the easy to play, hard to masters gameplay mechanics. [Review in Progress]
    • 65 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Martha is Dead
    While I enjoyed a fraction of my time exploring Martha is Dead's gorgeous Tuscan farmlands, the thing I'm most thankful for is how mercifully short the game is. The closing credits shocked me back into coherence like a bolt out of the blue to cap off what is—and I'm being generous—an interestingly imperfect experience.
    • 76 Metascore
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    Far Cry 6 - Vaas: Insanity
    All in all, Vaas: Insanity paves the way for some stellar downloadable content for Far Cry 6 that is already more conceptually interesting than anything in Far Cry 5. Vaas' experience, while perhaps telling us a little bit too much about the ambiguous villain, co-opts the idea of a rogue-like competently to offer a new twist on the formula, but lead by a familiar face.
    • 73 Metascore
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    Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids
    Wrath of the Druids is a great addition to Valhalla’s already well-bolstered package. Visiting Ireland, learning about its rich history and mythology is something I’d never thought that I would be interested in. But Wrath of the Druids is so engaging that it’s hard not to recommend to people who enjoyed Valhalla. Just don’t expect it to reinvent the wheel, but instead, bring a few more.
    • 85 Metascore
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    Control: Ultimate Edition
    As a next-gen update then, Control does a decent job of taking advantage of both the power and unique features of the new generation of consoles, especially if you happen to be playing on a PlayStation 5. While the ray-traced effects might not make this a must-replay, it’s still a far better and (crucially) more stable experience than the game has ever been on consoles, not to mention the joy of playing with the 60fps option instead.
    • 86 Metascore
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    Cyberpunk 2077
    Cyberpunk 2077 is staggering, overwhelming, and even surprising at times in its spectacle. Although my first dozen hours with the game has been marred by easy-to-fix problems, Nighty City, along with all it offers and all that call it home, makes for an intoxicating escape. Here’s hoping the next one hundred hours are as utterly compelling.
    • 75 Metascore
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    Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
    Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit provides a fresh and unique gaming experience, which feels hard to come by these days. The kart is cleverly designed and well put together, responding to every precise movement. Whilst the core gameplay might get a little repetitive, the technology has a bright future, and it's guaranteed to provide fun for the whole family.
    • 79 Metascore
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    Star Wars: Squadrons
    It’s easy to argue that Star Wars: Squadrons doesn’t offer quite enough. Players get what is essentially an eight-hour tutorial which acts as a prelude for the game’s multiplayer, a limited but fun offering of modes with some potential for great staying power. [Review in Progress Score = 70]
    • 33 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Back in 1995
    Back In 1995 does an earnest job at trying to emulate the experience offered by the survival horror canon of the nineties, especially visually. But beyond it’s looks, 1995 fails to recognise why those games were so great, and is unfortunately an inferior experience because of it.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Nickelodeon Kart Racers
    As far as kart racers go, Nickelodeon Kart Racers is a disappointing case of missed opportunity. Nickelodeon, as a brand, is rich with properties though barely any are appropriately handled here too, with a roster that's quite frankly anemic. Instead, Nickelodeon Kart Racers offers some serviceable kart racing that's ultimately devoid of any personality. Some kids who don't know any better will find some enjoyment here, but most probably won't.

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