Press Start Australia's Scores

  • Games
For 807 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 4.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: 100 Bayonetta + Bayonetta 2
Lowest review score: 30 Back in 1995
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 6 out of 807
822 game reviews
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    At the end of Curse of the Pharaohs, I was very happy to have spent another weekend in Bayek's world. Ubisoft have offered exactly what you loved about Origins plus some fun twists from the afterlife on the side.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There is no denying that Turok 2: Seeds of Evil is a more refined game than its predecessor. That much is certain. With Nightdives efforts, Seeds of Evil plays better than it did twenty years ago. There are some things players will have to overlook – particularly the dated visuals and some samey looking level designs – but Turok 2: Seeds of Evil is still a blast to play.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I can confidently say that Nightdive’s remaster is the best way to play Turok after twenty years. All the issues that most would’ve had with the original version are gone – better draw distance, a smooth framerate and smoother controls all improve a game that was in dire need of a fresh coat of paint.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Moss builds a world and draws you into it with gusto, confidently using some of the best visuals and art direction I’ve ever seen on Playstation VR. Despite this, technological limitations of the control scheme hold it back from being truly great.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    An uninspired mish-mash of poorly balanced systems that translates to an experience that feels like a chore.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Payday 2 is a very competent FPS game that allows you to tackle it in just about any way imaginable. Unfortunately, when it comes to the Nintendo Switch version, the price, performance and the fact that content is lacking behind versions that have been out for years will only make it worth purchasing for gamers who are desperate for a new FPS on the go.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Age of Empires: Definitive breathes new life into an absolute classic, and allows us to put on those rose-tinted glasses for another long campaign across the map, dominating through any means possible and constructing an empire very few could dream of.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In a medium so fixated on hurting others, it's refreshing to enjoy a slice of life story about the complexities of love, romance and life itself.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fe
    Like Unravel before it, Fe is another triumph for the EA Originals program as Zoink don’t hesitate to flex their creative muscle. Despite a few foibles, the core mechanics are sound enough. Though it’s in its world-building and artistic direction that Fe truly shines, with a spacious map that sparks the kindling of exploration and ignites that love for adventure.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Bayonetta herself is one of the sassiest characters in gaming and the combat is simply better than any hack and slash action game that I've ever played (and still is to this day). The game is only made better by the enhanced performance and portability provided by the Nintendo Switch and it's one that every Switch owner should have in their collection.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors 9 attempts to expand the scope of what a Dynasty Warriors game is with varying effects.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance has clearly had a lot of love and effort put into it, but it’s unapologetically appealing to a very specific niche. The authenticity and realism is like no other, and that niche is bound to be pulled into its world for hours on end. Unfortunately, this dedication to realism is ironically what really stopped me from immersing myself into the well realised world of Bohemia, which is a huge shame.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There is a neat story to be told in this world, despite the world being mostly recycled from the last game, however if you don’t find joy in the grinding and collecting elements you’ll probably find yourself too frustrated with the pace and general gameplay to bother.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Celeste not only joins a long list of phenomenal platforming royalty, but it stands as a mighty pillar among the very best of them.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Everything that it tries to do has been done better by either its own predecessor or its competition.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You might occasionally be distracted by the cluttered UI though, which to be honest could be toned down significantly and sometimes had me chasing through menus to remember where things were.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    UFC 3 is a rare sports sequel that probably does enough to justify its existence.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just like Rocksteady did for Batman, Arc System Works has carried Dragon Ball to the upper echelon, crafting a tag-fighting game that captures not only the series' distinctive style but its spirit. FighterZ stands alongside other versatile, yet accessible, games like Marvel vs. Capcom with ease in what is the best fighting game in recent memory.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I’d be completely lying if I said I wasn’t a little bit disappointed that there weren’t one or two new Colossi featured in the game (even after finishing it, or perhaps as time trials only).
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dissidia Final Fantasy NT does its best to appeal to a more competitive audience, but in the process, has forgotten what drew fans to it in the first place.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest Builders is fantastic, marred only by a high price point and some performance issues in handheld mode.

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