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For 2,169 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 21% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 71
Highest review score: 100 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Lowest review score: 10 Mountain Peak Battle Mess
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,057 out of 2169
  2. Mixed: 944 out of 2169
  3. Negative: 168 out of 2169
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    • 30 Critic Score
    Mists of Noyah
    Mists of Noyah is an ambitious game with many cool features. However, these features unfortunately aren’t polished, making for a frustrating gameplay experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
    Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Chaos expands on Pablo’s adventures with interdimensional travel, a new canine companion, exhilarating boss fights, collectibles, and super-satisfying platforming. This is a worthy successor and a must-play for genre fans.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Fragrant Story and Papaya's Path
    Fragrant Story and Papaya’s Path is a surprisingly deep tactics game that has kept us hooked. Offering a good bang for the buck in an aesthetically impressive package, it’s earned its recommendation.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Crossy Road Castle
    Crossy Road Castle is a chaotic, fun, and challenging platformer. With online play, countless collectibles, and varied levels, this is an easy title to recommend for anyone looking for multiplayer madness.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    REYNATIS
    Reynatis is a game with ambitions. Vaulting ambitions, unfortunately. Its convoluted story, annoying combat issues, and systemic glitches will turn away all but the most devout of action- JRPG fans. But if you’re in that category and you’re up for something new, there are enough clever approaches here to make this trip to alternate Shibuya worthwhile.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Loddlenaut
    Loddlenauts is one of those satisfying games that balances a clear and important message with fun gameplay and a population of adorable creatures that it is all too easy to become deeply attached to.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tomba! Special Edition
    Tomba! Special Edition is a fantastic and unique game. Even though I had hoped for a full remaster, the original is still fun just the way it is. The added content and features—like saving anywhere and rewinding—are great, and despite some dated mechanics, the colorful world and quirky side quests make it a rewarding, fun experience that is definitely worth playing. While the 34 year old me scores Tomba at an 8.5, purely due to outdated mechanics, the 7 year old me gives it a 10/10 ;)
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Cash Cow DX
    Cash Cow DX certainly looks and sounds like it would’ve fit right in with your favorite ’80s arcade games, but you’d have either needed crazy skills or a bag full of quarters to play it for long. The game’s immediate difficulty will turn away a good portion of its target audience.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Cat's Request
    Cat’s Request is a fine example of a modern day point-and-click adventure with some pretty good design. But it’s lack of engaging story and limited animation failed to truly hook me. It’s a fun place to visit, but It’s not really interesting to play there.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
    Though I’ve always enjoyed Epic Mickey, I’m thrilled to have revisited the game, as it has held up remarkably well. This remake makes it better than ever. If you’re looking for that “Disney Magic,” so to speak, you’d be hard-pressed to find much better than this. Full of surprises, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a delight.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
    The best part about the remastered Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is that western gamers finally get to play through the second Miles Edgeworth game, which was previously released only in Japan. The second best part is everything else.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery
    Offering more of what gamers saw in the last entry, Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery rounds out a worthy trio, even if it curiously shares numbering with its predecessor. A sizable bug, presently rendering the game impossible to 100%, can’t be ignored. But, with a slightly better optimization overall, plus an improved theme, this is still a good entry to grab when it’s discounted or patched.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WitchSpring R
    WitchSpring R is a cute, wholesome RPG driven by a rich, revolutionary plot, packed with challenging combat and a fun fantasy world filled with secrets to uncover.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crypt Custodian
    Overall, CRYPT CUSTODIAN is a solid platformer with easy to learn mechanics, a fun world to explore, and plenty of things to do.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    Pinball FX: The Princess Bride
    The Princess Bride Pinball isn’t Zen’s best work with movie licenses, but there’s still some good fun to have here. I appreciate the genuine voices, plus licensing that didn’t jack the price, a la India Jones at $14.99. I can think of no better game to play after eating a nice mutton lettuce and tomato sandwich. Give this DLC a buy.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Pinball FX: Goat Simulator
    I can’t say I didn’t have some fun with this one. The music is alright, and I like the mini (emphasis on “mini”) playfield in the top right corner. But overall, Goat Simulator Pinball didn’t make me want to check out the main games, and I imagine this is a DLC table I’ll only return to sporadically. Unless you’re an enthusiast for the source material, save $5.49 and wait for this one to go on sale.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yars Rising
    Yars Rising is a terrific platformer. It features satisfying puzzles, shooting elements, a fast-paced and humorus story, along with a clever integration of a classic Atari game. Apart from some annoying loading screens, this is absolutely a game worth checking out.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Volgarr the Viking II
    Volgarr The Viking II is a fun, but flawed, platformer. There’s a lack of communication that leaves one guessing as to the terms of play. It’s meant to be punishing, and the zombie option helps, but things could benefit from difficulty options or a better restart system.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SteamWorld Heist II
    SteamWorld Heist II has so many outstanding core elements that, even chasing new horizons at the expense of some balance, it’s still a recommended sequel. While quirks might make it run out of steam at points, don’t be surprised when it keeps you coming back for more. With a presentation polished as a pearl and some fun twists, this lengthy sequel should find a place in the Switch collections of those up for the challenge.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection
    Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection is more about peculiarity than playability. If you’re into NES-era oddities, all three games will deliver despite their difficulty. Priced to move, it’s a fun collection to experience. Just don’t expect that experience to last.
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    • 30 Critic Score
    Cilla
    It’s a shame because, despite its flaws, I initially had fun with Cilla. The concept has potential, and the presentation (pixel art backgrounds and music) is pleasing. But the narrative focus demands good writing, and this game lacks it. The same goes for clever enemies, fun weapon variety, and two-player support. Coupled with frequent glitches, this is one alien invasion few will feel compelled to stop.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn
    Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is an exceptionally difficult arcade-action game that’s best enjoyed when shared with a friend. This release’s gameplay and visual tweaks modernize the experience a bit, but it’s still likely to appeal solely to those accustomed to the challenges of early ’90s NES action games.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
    Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a classic title that, while imperfect, offers a fun, action-packed outing. The story is the game’s selling point, recounting the untold tale of Jango Fett’s entanglement with the galaxy’s darker side. A true remaster that added features like save points and a map would have been appreciated, but this slightly improved in-situ version still mostly holds up.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Deliver Us The Moon
    If you’re a fan of puzzle/exploration, or sci-fi games and you don’t have the money to afford a spaceship, I highly recommend checking out Deliver Us The Moon. While the game lacks typical sci-fi stuff like alien creatures and other-worldly monsters, it’s a fun adventure filled with surprises, that will make you want to keep playing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cat Quest III
    Cat Quest III is a fantastic addition to a terrific series. with local co-op and a sea-faring theme, everything feels fresh yet familiar. A humorous story coupled with fast-paced action makes this one a fun time all round.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Farewell North
    Farewell North is a beautiful game in every way, exploring a rich and emotional story that draws you deep into the lives of its characters, woven throughout a stunning recreation of some of Scotland’s most incredible natural scenery.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BAKERU
    BAKERU is a light-hearted action game that’s as vibrant and boisterous as the festival you’re tasked with quelling. The combat can feel repetitive across the game’s 50+ levels, but there’s enough to learn and do to keep players pushing ahead in this rollicking adventure through fairy tale Japan.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Astor: Blade of the Monolith
    Overall, Astor: Blade of the Monolith is a fun hack-n-slash action game, at least for a little while. The story and the world aren’t strong enough to keep your attention, but the battles are fun in the beginning. Soon enough, you’ll feel you’ve seen all the game offers before you’ve completed the main story.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Jello
    If you really like platformers, Jello can provide a bit of a unique challenge with the level layout and more so with the non-standard movement controls. I had a bit of a hard time getting into it, but if you’re fine with grinding a level until you can run it quickly, and you like getting your name on a leaderboard, then there is some fun to be had with this game.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    JALECOlle Famicom Ver. Pinball Quest
    The original Pinball Quest mostly succeeded despite itself. Now, players can see its clever ideas less saddled by curious ones. The game is less of a drain and endurance test. While there are better NES pinball games, fans of retro video pinball should find this a fun addition to their Switch library. Pinball Quest is marketed as the first of a series of Jaleco Famicom re-releases. I’m excited to see what follows. Hopefully, more thought is put into features, jettisoning some unimportant ones for those that better enhance the games.
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