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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. Positive: 601 out of 807
  2. Mixed: 200 out of 807
  3. Negative: 6 out of 807
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fortnite
    Fortnite no longer feels like a second-rate experience on a Nintendo console. It shines bright on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering endless entertainment on the go, without compromising on fidelity or framerates. The beating heart of Fortnite remains the incredibly refined and genre-defining battle royale experience, in the different forms it now comes, but the entire platform is rivalled perhaps only by Roblox in the breadth of experiences it has on offer. With an endless supply of content, even if it's not all the same quality, it's no surprise to me that the game has enjoyed the long-term success it has, and keeps attracting new fans.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Split Fiction
    Split Fiction is a masterclass of game design, and is yet another instant classic from a team who have, across a span of three games, rewritten the handbook on how to develop fun and insanely inventive stories that’ll be remembered for one thing, among others: spotlighting the power of friendship.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sonic x Shadow Generations
    On its own merits, Sonic Generations does its best to bring the best of both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic together in a fun and creative adventure that’s sure to please Sonic fans all around. However, it tries too hard to fit itself into the same mould while attempting to keep true to the 3D Shadow experience, ultimately falling short of the lofty heights it aims for. Die hard fans might enjoy, but more casual players may find themselves overwhelmed by the sense of speed.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
    Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is set to go down as one of those "weird Nintendo things" people always refer to. As an interactive instruction manual, it ably showcases all of the new console's bells and whistles, however, it falls well short of delivering anything that comes close to that trademark Nintendo joy.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Elden Ring Nightreign
    Though it doesn't reach the heights of FromSoftware's recent titles, Elden Ring Nightreign makes it seem as though the developer could try their hand at anything and find success. Deliciously punishing and addictively moreish, Nightreign is worth the price of admission and then some.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Precinct
    While I sound down on The Precinct, it’s an enjoyable experience. There is something oddly satisfying and novel about playing on the other side of the oft-imitated Grand Theft Auto formula. But while all the building blocks are here for what I hope will become a franchise for developer Fallen Tree Games, it just feels like those blocks haven’t been put together in the best way.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster
    While it's focuses and tones differ considerably from Onimusha: Warlords, Onimusha 2: Samurai's is a bold departure from its predecessor that largely pays off. While it's not without its flaws as a game, this stellar remaster represents the best way to play what is easily one of the best Onimusha games, and I can't recommend it enough.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Capcom Fighting Collection 2
    Capcom Fighting Collection 2 does great work in finally bringing both the Capcom vs. SNK games and the Power Stone games to modern platforms. While some of these games are an important part of Capcom's history, they don't stand the test of time. Regardless, it's hard to argue that Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is an excellent treatment of some forgotten classics in the Capcom canon.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    AFL 26
    AFL 26 is filled with new content that you can sink your teeth into for hours, and while there’s nothing groundbreaking about this new iteration, it’s a solid installment that vastly improves upon what Big Ant built with AFL 23. There are still some gameplay gripes to iron out, but given the additional features and modes included, there’s enough here for even the most pessimistic footy fan to find enjoyable. Maybe you might even see Essendon win a final, or is that too unrealistic...
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DOOM: The Dark Ages
    Doom: The Dark Ages trades Eternal's speed and complexity for a slower almost methodical approach to the classic combat that put the series on the map so many years ago.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Revenge of the Savage Planet
    Revenge of the Savage Planet is a confident sequel that expands on the original game in all the right ways. Its five densely packed planets are a joy to uncover, more importantly, invite exploration in all the right ways. While the humour is a bit hit or miss and I will personally always miss the first-person, Metroid Prime-like gameplay, some strong level design and a satisfying loop of exploration makes Revenge of the Savage Planet a strong but quirky debut for Raccoon Logic.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shotgun Cop Man
    Like other precision platformers before it, Shotgun Cop Man takes a deliberate gameplay-first approach and trades even a fun story for a few gags and quips. Its unique approach to movement is enough of a hook to push you through the game’s many, many levels, however, I do think the game will live and die, and perhaps avoid premature damnation, on its custom levels.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a love letter to one of the most charmingly chaotic RPGs ever made. It’s not perfect and it doesn’t try to be. Instead, it embraces its jank with open arms, wraps it in beautiful new visuals, reminding us why Cyrodiil still holds a special place in RPG history.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 5
    I’ve played a few open-world racers in my time, but I’m not sure I’ve ever come across one so feature-rich. It really is comprehensive, nailing the scope of its world while filling the world with meaningful things to do, offering a suite of multiplayer and co-op possibilities, and free-roam of a boiled-down vision of Mexico that’s begging to be explored.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of those double A titles that blurs the lines between it and the industry's biggest hitters. It isn't without issues, but as a debut title for Sandfall Interactive, it's an incredibly impressive showing that's well worth checking out.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers both high calibre adventure, story and performance in spades, to the point it feels as though it’s wading into “uncharted territory” for its publisher. The decision to bop a Nazi should be a foregone conclusion, however the lack of balance in stealth and combat systems kept me in limbo, and left Indiana Jones and the Great Circle just a stone stele’s throw from true greatness.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part II Remastered
    The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC delivers in spades. The PC-specific features are welcome, though the DLSS implementation needs a bit of work. That said, this is easily the best way to play one of this generation’s greatest games.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    South of Midnight
    With a thoughtful message, soulful world, and beautifully imaginative design to push things along, Compulsion delivers a classic adventure seemingly beyond their weight class with South of Midnight. It’s the exact, elusive story-driven diamond in the rough that Xbox has been in search of for generations now.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remastered
    Croc’s levels feel dated amongst it’s contemporaries today but that doesn’t stop it from being a cheerful journey from the adventure’s beginning to it’s triumphant conclusion.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Atomfall
    Atomfall is a surprise in all the best ways – it is a dense but enjoyable world to explore with a sense of freedom in every sense of the word. The objective and quest designs feel truly open-ended, inspired by the best aspects of games like Fallout: New Vegas. But despite some friction between the game's action underpinnings and light RPG mechanics, Atomfall is an intriguing, unique and ambitious foray into a new genre for Rebellion, and one I hope to see them continue to dabble in.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Shadows
    With its mammoth Japan heaving with to-do lists to check off, Assassin’s Creed Shadows opts for the safety of familiarity rather than taking any real swings for the franchise’s belated sojourn in the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’. What remains is a fine Assassin’s Creed title that, save for a few clever tweaks, fits snuggly in its template.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
    Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a reminder that X is one of the best entries in Xenoblade despite its differences. It's a weird and wonderful game that stands out in a franchise filled with bangers. This version doubles down on its strengths and supplements some of its weaknesses to make for the best version of X, and is a must buy for any JRPG fanatic.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WWE 2K25
    WWE 2K25 is an exceptionally good video game. It’s chock full of well-realised modes and is an absolute blast to play. Whether you want to duke it out against the NXT Mutiny brand in MyRise or experience the rise of the Bloodline Dynasty in Showcase mode, there’s something here for every kind of wrestling fan.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Split Fiction
    Split Fiction is a masterclass of game design, and is yet another instant classic from a team who have, across a span of three games, rewritten the handbook on how to develop fun and insanely inventive stories that’ll be remembered for one thing, among others: spotlighting the power of friendship.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Two Point Museum
    Like the two titles that preceded it, Two Point Museum isn’t just a business simulation game; it’s a game that allows you to take things at your own pace and enjoy the ride, while having a laugh in the process. The sky is the limit when it comes to your imagination, and as long as you can find a way to keep the cash flow coming in, your museums will continue to grow and thrive under your management. This is the kind of game you could easily sink hours into without realising, and come out on the other side feeling just as good as when you dived in.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Wilds
    Monster Hunter Wilds is more proof that Monster Hunter is one of CAPCOM's biggest franchises. Despite its sheer size, both in popularity and legacy, CAPCOM aren't afraid to jump head-first into new ideas. Wilds is a different kind of Monster Hunter that feels like a natural evolution of the formula. I have no doubts it'll go down as one of the best games in the series, and of 2025.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1
    Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 kept me interested throughout, though its heavy focus on character moments got in the way of forming a more cohesive main plot. I’m hopeful that all of the setup that’s been done will allow Tape 2 to fully explore the mystery behind Bloom & Rage’s ‘wild’ summer of 1995.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
    Despite feeling somewhat inconsequential for a majority of its runtime, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a whacky and welcome romp with Majima and his motley crew of buddies. Between RGG's signature action combat, a plethora of worthwhile side content, and surprisingly robust ship systems, this swashbuckling adventure is one worth undertaking.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
    Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered continues the high quality treatment that Aspyr have previously set with Tomb Raider I-III Remstered. Despite some heavy visual overhauls and some nice additional inclusions, the truth of the matter is that these games are just not as strong as the original trilogy. Still, regardless of how you feel, it's hard to deny that Aspyr have done good work here, and these are easily the easiest and most accessible way to play some games that many ardent fans would call underappreciated or misunderstood. Just don't come out expecting them to match the heights of the original trilogy.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Avowed
    Like The Outer Worlds before it, Avowed is Obsidian’s truncated spin on a well-worn genre—and a genre they’ve got plenty of experience in. For those eagerly awaiting the next Elder Scrolls, this is a satisfying scratching of that itch even if its role-playing elements are stripped back to make room for more action. It’s a bright, boisterous adventure full of politics and a fluid combat system that marries all manner of might and magic.
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