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For 1,733 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 46% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 49% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Skate Story
Lowest review score: 10 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 993 out of 1733
  2. Mixed: 688 out of 1733
  3. Negative: 52 out of 1733
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unravel Two
    An adequate follow up to 2016’s indie darling. It hosts a plethora of new puzzles that force players to think, but without making them go mad. Too many checkpoints may turn off players looking for a genuine challenge, though. The all new dynamic of co-op really gives a jolt of energy to this game; Without that new component I’m afraid Unravel 2 would’ve just felt like a level expansion. Those that really dug the first Unravel will love what its sequel has to offer.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Aces
    Should you pick up Mario Tennis Aces? If the answer wasn't immediately obvious already, that's a resounding yes. It's the best the series has seen in years, and that's saying something for this tennis fan. If you're looking for one of the best sports games the Switch has to offer, look no further. You've found it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Might & Magic Elemental Guardians
    The visuals are crisp, the music is great, and there's a wide variety of things to do, but unfortunately it veers too far into freemium territory to elevate it above other, extremely similar titles.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
    This is a bad game. It’s not worth $20 and, in my opinion, not worth $5, unless you’re the kind of person that would get a kick out of Paris Hilton slut jokes in 2018 and can’t get enough lazy, casual racism.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers
    You'll come away with a new appreciation for those oft-ignored indies that make their way to the system every so often.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
    It’s fun title with some great RPG elements and a lot of nods and winks to the Pokemon series while still being its own thing. Nintendo has definitely once again struck gold with another first party title for the Switch.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection
    In the end, it's all about bringing the fight and the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection can throw down with the best of them, making it a worthy challenger.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Conan Exiles
    It’s not perfect (and carries many of the warts that are now tropes of the survival genre), but I’ve yet to find myself bored or disillusioned with any part of the experience. Like any game, Conan Exiles is best played with friends (and this game is AMAZING with a group of idiot friends). A battle to the death with 6 naked cannibals and a giant tiger is hands down the best gaming experience I’ve had in 2018.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Vampyr
    It’s far from spotless out of the gate, but DontNod has created an interesting concept in a world that I want to learn a lot more about. It’s a world that is a lot of fun to explore and manipulate at its best.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Souls Remastered
    Dark Souls Remastered manages to capture the essence of the Dark Souls experience, primarily because this is exactly the same game that debuted way back in 2011, just this time everything is in gorgeous 4K, and everything runs at 60fps – even Blighttown.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Moonlighter
    Moonlighter feels like one of the more immediately gratifying action RPGs on the current market. It may not do anything players haven't seen before, but the focus on earning and selling items transforms simple commerce from a banal activity into an addictive process that only gets more entertaining as the game progresses.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Detroit: Become Human
    What makes Detroit: Become Human a great game, though, is that even after going back through alternate narrative branches and winding down my play time, I’m still invested. The world that Quantic Dream gave me to explore is only a short leap from the one we’re living in now, and the ideas presented have left me contemplating the role AI could play in our lives sooner rather than later.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mega Man Legacy Collection + Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
    It may be that all the added bells and whistles won't be enough to bring modern gamers around to the traditional Mega Man formula, but for series fans keen on diving back into the classic releases, both Mega Man Legacy Collections are an absolute treat.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    State of Decay 2
    State of Decay 2 is repetitive, but fun when it works. When it doesn’t, you'd be forgiven for a few rage quits. In a game where any misstep can result in losing an important survivor for good, to have this happen not due to my own mistakes, but a bug or glitch, is frustrating.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Runner3
    There's just something magical about how Choice Provisions approaches rhythmic platforming, and the team's latest formula is better than ever. Runner3 is a perfect example of the genre done right, offering up another welcome serving of the signature style, content, humor, and polish that series fans have come to expect.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
    Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition offers up a lot of content and does a great job of compelling players to unlock more of it. As long as everyone knows what they’re getting into though I would definitely recommend this game to fans of the Dynasty Warriors franchise regardless of their familiarity with Zelda. I’d also give a thumbs up to fans of the Zelda games that are into arcade-style action every now and again.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
    Fans will most definitely enjoy their time in the VR world of Virtual Rick-ality, but they shouldn’t go in expecting to have their minds totally blown either.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wizard of Legend
    Wizard of Legend is a satisfying and thoroughly challenging roguelike with plenty of arcana to discover, relics to purchase, and several ways to help players feel as though they're customizing the game to make it totally theirs. With online and couch co-op, you can share the adventure with your friends, which makes adventuring throughout the Chaos Trials even more fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Laser League
    Laser League is delightfully chaotic.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Frostpunk
    I'm eager to see what new situations 11 Bit Studios adds to the Frostpunk in the future, as the concept has a ton of untapped potential.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
    The original Pillars of Eternity is a tough act to follow, but Obsidian has knocked it out of the park once again. In addition to a layer of polish that permeates across the entire experience, the new naval aspect, larger world, advanced custom combat AI, and fully voiced dialog make this a must-have sequel.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Light Fall
    Light Fall shows potential with its central premise and its core mechanic, but short levels, a run-of-the-mill story, and an all-too-brief campaign make it feel like there's some unrealized potential here.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Monster Prom
    Monster Prom had so much potential and so much to offer that I couldn't wait to tear into it. And on a superficial level, it's an interesting experiment that I thought I would love. Unfortunately, just like the monsters you're courting, once you get to know it it's only a great-looking shell with some fairly rotten insides.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Guns of Icarus Alliance
    it's another example of a game with a great idea that flew too close to the sun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Mega Baseball 2
    Fans of the original Super Mega Baseball will find lots to like about this sequel. New players can expect a solid game of baseball with enough arcade magic to appeal to almost any type of player. Baseball purists will find a good time if they enter with the proper expectations.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
    Tropical Freeze isn't perfect by any means, but having run through it a second time, I feel like it's aged well in the last four years. The challenge can be soul-crushing, but it's satisfying to finally make it across that one jump or beat that one boss. There are enough tools available to make the journey a little bit easier this time around, but not so much to completely diminish the challenge outright.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
    Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom intensifies the action in its JRPG foundation, mirroring some of Level-5’s best work instead of leaning more heavily on the charm of Studio Ghibli. It’s resulted in a game I continue to enjoy a great deal and a desire for Level-5 to distance itself even further from the animation giant to get a peek at what the developer can do, again, when completely uninhibited in any way.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Council - Episode 1: The Mad Ones
    The Council isn’t a perfect start, but it is quite a wonderful foundation to build upon.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    God of War
    God of War feels like a breath of fresh air, thanks to a reimagined world and some deeper customization features. But at the root of the game is the classic God of War combat, slightly less gory but only slightly less grisly. Tearing monsters apart bare-handed is just as much of a rush as it ever was. And that's good, because even if it's time to grow up, it's okay not to change too much.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Far Cry 5
    Far Cry 5 was a good game that could have been great. Had Ubisoft not been so concerned with holding my hand, or overwhelming me with clutter to keep me from getting bored, Hope County would have gone down as one of the better open worlds I’ve stepped foot in.
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