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For 2,282 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 70% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 22% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 100 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Lowest review score: 25 Arcania: The Complete Tale
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,745 out of 2282
  2. Mixed: 509 out of 2282
  3. Negative: 28 out of 2282
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Valkyria Chronicles II
    All in all, Valkyria Chronicles II will probably only appeal to a niche audience, due to its SRPG gameplay (and all the tiny little idiosyncrasies that come along with it), the anime-style production, and a reliance on preparation as opposed to being an FPS/3PS killfest or beat 'em up. However, for that niche audience, VCII provides all that you could want in terms of depth, and is a very polished outing for a portable device.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes
    There is the seed of an interesting, enjoyable, funny, and simple SRPG in Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes, but it's buried in fertilizer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
    If you're the type of person who skips cutscenes or nods off during long bits of exposition between explosions then steer clear of 999. If you want to try something new, though, I would suggest giving the game a look. Aksys has taken a huge risk in bringing something like this to America, and it may just be the necessary ice-breaker to bring a whole new genre to our shores.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Knights in the Nightmare
    Knights in the Nightmare is a hit or miss game, plain and simple.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ys: The Oath in Felghana
    Ys: The Oath in Felghana is a fun game, and it's worth the purchase for any Ys fan, if simply for the included soundtrack.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
    Admittedly, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is not the same as the classics from two decades ago, but nothing ever will be. This is as close as we're getting for now, so take advantage of this opportunity.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals
    Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals may fall short in a few areas, but it more than makes up for it in its dynamic gameplay.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
    It's impossible to deny that Rune Factory 3 is the best entry in the series. It has improved in just about every area it possibly could: the battles are more dynamic, the farming isn't monotonous, the characters are deeper and more intriguing, and the dialogue is full of variety.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fable III
    It improves in some ways on things that were already good without really remedying the things that weren't working, but at its heart, there's plenty of fun to be found in this game, and as long as you find the fun, Fable III's flaws aren't too big to be forgiven.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue
    Unfortunately, the truth remains that because of its lack of remarkable or memorable gameplay and aesthetics, combined with mostly lukewarm humor, there are many more games that players will spend $15 on before even considering Deathspank.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow
    If you enjoy a game that's easy to pick up but has challenging battles and allows you to customize your character with plenty of new duds, then Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow will be worth your while.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
    With each installment of the franchise, I grow to adore Professor Layton and Luke and their delightful world all the more. All while sharpening my intellect. In the (hopefully wound) future, I doubt Level 5 will modify the formula any more heavily than they already have, and for once, that's fine by me.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fallout: New Vegas
    There's not a part of Fallout: New Vegas that could be called a turd, and if you're a fan at all of western-styled RPGs, there is no doubt that this game is worth picking up.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland
    I know that while I definitely enjoyed this game, it was difficult to work within the time constraints. There was more I wanted to enjoy, but I wouldn't be able to; not without repeating a lot of the same stuff in a second or third play through the game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City
    If you want something fast and full of action, this probably isn't the game for you. However, if you like turn-based games that reward you for putting a lot of thought into your skill choices and are willing to put up with a significant amount of (game-assisted) level grinding, it's likely that you'll appreciate Etrian Odyssey III.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue
    Unfortunately, the truth remains that because of its lack of remarkable or memorable gameplay and aesthetics, combined with mostly lukewarm humor, there are many more games that players will spend $15 on before even considering Deathspank.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Cladun: This is an RPG
    Cladun: This is an RPG certainly has novelty, but the novelty is not enough to overcome the game's shortcomings.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    King's Bounty: Crossworlds
    When I had heard about Crossworlds after sleuthing about on 1C's website, I couldn't wait for September. Now that I've played the game, I'm horrified. Was Armored Princess luck? I'd like not to think so, but if Crossworlds is any indication of the kind of work we can expect from future installments, I'll be dusting my Sega Genesis off for another go at nostalgia.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dawn of Heroes
    While Dawn of Heroes is a stalwart effort by the developers, and I can't say that there's anything truly wrong with the game, it simply underwhelms in every single aspect.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
    To say that Recettear came out of nowhere and completely blindsided me, in a good way, is an understatement, and others who've played the game feel the same as I do.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
    I had my doubts about Birth by Sleep, and was prepared to call it quits for the series if this game didn't live up to expectations. However, Square Enix has delivered what is, in my opinion, the best Kingdom Hearts experience to date.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar is by far the best game in the series to hit the DS. The problem? It just doesn't do enough new.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ys Seven
    Get through the boring intro, and then enjoy 30 solid hours of what is easily Falcom's most ambitious title to date. Cheers to XSEED for the solid localization and for taking a chance on the series.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Arc Rise Fantasia
    Flawed? Sure. Is Arc Rise Fantasia the best RPG I've played? Far from it. However, Arc Rise Fantasia captures the heart and soul of the JRPG so wonderfully that it will be easy enough to overlook the flaws.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DeathSpank
    Take an idea from someone who's designed multiple amazing games, add in a team who makes games they'd want to play and loves what they do, avoid the red tape of the retail distribution process, and what do you get? A great game like Deathspank, which provides a $60 experience for just $15.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DeathSpank
    Take an idea from someone who's designed multiple amazing games, add in a team who makes games they'd want to play and loves what they do, avoid the red tape of the retail distribution process, and what do you get? A great game like Deathspank, which provides a $60 experience for just $15.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Disciples III: Renaissance
    Although this game reminded me of plastic people fighting to the death in stiff, catatonic glory, the nostalgia didn't make up for the game's oversimplification of the strategy RPG genre. When compared to games made as far back as 1998, Disciples III simply falls flat on its face.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
    It's a fun game with a cute story and a difficulty level that will welcome casual players. It also offers enough variability and special features to make JRPG fiends rejoice.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable
    The only way you'll be disappointed is if you go into the game expecting a brand new game. For all those looking to play an enhanced version of an old favorite, there's no better way to do it than Persona 3 Portable.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Trinity Universe
    All-in-all Trinity Universe swims the seas of mediocrity. Whilst it's not a bad game, it doesn't try very hard to appeal to a large audience.
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