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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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    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
    Sacred 2 is definitely not a game I can recommend to anyone and everyone. Only particular players are going to enjoy this game, while others will log a few hours into it, and quickly lose interest. It's a shame because it has been a long time since we've had a strong console hack-and-slash game, and while Sacred 2 will provide you with something to fill the hack-and-slash void, it will not leave you entirely fulfilled.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier
    Despite the strange premise, the odd combination of franchises, and the gameplay departure from the main Super Robot series, Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier manages to thoroughly strike a blow at the JRPG mold while maintaining a level of fun uncommon in RPGs.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The Dark Spire
    Definitely not for everyone. But regardless, at the end of the journey, after the countless deaths and billions of bruisings, the stat rolling and puzzle solving, you will undoubtedly feel accomplished.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Dokapon Journey
    Overall, Dokapon Journey is a refreshing game.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Lux-Pain
    Lux-Pain is a decent, and quite lengthy, visual novel for the DS, although it does come with some stipulations. If you prefer your stories completely spoon-fed to you and are averse to digging through database menus to read backstories about everything, then Lux-Pain may not be the right choice for you.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut
    Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Director's Cut for the DS is a worthwhile purchase for graphic adventure fans.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
    You have to put a lot of work into the game (and the WiFi settings) to get a good experience out of it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
    Echoes of Time is the most robust game in the Crystal Chronicles series and has more longevity than many RPGs on the system.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Pokemon Platinum Version
    This is what it all comes down to: if you've already played Pearl or Diamond, the only reason to plunk down another $35 or so for Platinum is if you are dying to have the new expanded online presence.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Rune Factory Frontier
    While Rune Factory Frontier is not without its flaws, it's definitely a solid step in the right direction for the series.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Suikoden Tierkreis
    A compelling narrative, wonderful soundtrack, and likable characters all overcome the many flaws that the game bears and makes it an incredibly memorable entry in the Suikoden saga.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume
    CotP is the worst game in the Valkyrie Profile series, but it is definitely my favorite SRPG on the DS.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zubo
    It's unlikely to make it to the top of anyone's game of the year list, but it's still worth a look if you're between AAA titles.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Avalon Code
    Although Avalon Code would be without a niche had it not included the Book of Prophecy, the package as a whole is one full of variety and enjoyment.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 43 Critic Score
    Mana Khemia: Student Alliance
    Do yourself a favor, pass on the PSP port of this game and go find a copy of the PS2 version. Mana Khemia is a cute, enjoyable game - just not on the PSP.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Phantasy Star Portable
    If you've got a PSP, this is a quality game, something the system hasn't seen much of lately.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Star Ocean: The Last Hope
    It's a game that most RPG fans will find to be a worthy purchase, but don't expect a world-class game out of it.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Legacy of Ys: Books I & II
    In the end, Legacy of Ys made the transition to DS well, presenting an enjoyable experience even to those who have played the games to death.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Blue Dragon Plus
    It's not flawless, it's not too hard, and the genre change may put off fans of the original game, but it gets a lot of little things right, and the whole ends up being greater than the sum of its parts.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
    After playing this game, and taking time to weigh out all the good and bad in this review, the only thing left for me to say is this: "I can't wait for Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie!" Let's hope Square Enix does another excellent job localizing that one as well, so we'll have a wonderful, complete trilogy for the Nintendo DS.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
    Remake or not, this is the first time we've seen the original game in the series here in the US, and almost 20 years later it's still worth playing.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    My World, My Way
    Clocking in at a measly 20 hours, with very little replay value, this is not a game that will be worth hard-earned money.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica
    Good game, great music, bad localization.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Ocean: Second Evolution
    Most RPG fans will be relatively happy with Star Ocean: Second Evolution as a purchase, especially if they are fans of tri-Ace titles.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Rise of the Argonauts
    Rise of the Argonauts is not unplayable. It's just mediocre and marred by countless careless mistakes born out of a lack of inspiration and passion for the product.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
    Among the cookie-cutter sequels and half-hearted remakes, Persona 4 is a near flawless example of the perfect balance between "falling back on what works" and "pushing the genre forward." That said, I wholeheartedly recommend it as one of the best RPG experiences of the year.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories
    Yes, the graphical upscaling is certainly worth it, but unless you really dig the original plot of Sora and friends, or if you're interested in a new type of challenge involving real-time action-based battles and numeric-value cards, it's not worth playing.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Chrono Trigger
    While the DS can do more than the SNES could almost 15 years ago, this version of Chrono Trigger is definitively basic and could keep you entertained forever.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The Last Remnant
    If this game ran smoother, it would have been something special. Instead it's just a solid, worthwhile trip that will be remembered more for its shortcomings than it will its triumphs, and what a shame that is.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
    It may sound like Rune Factory 2 is a worthless game, but that's only my tendency to focus on the negative, and it is especially frustrating because the developers made so many avoidable mistakes.
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