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For 1,156 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 10% same as the average critic
  • 48% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Lowest review score: 30 RWBY: Arrowfell
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 611 out of 1156
  2. Mixed: 505 out of 1156
  3. Negative: 40 out of 1156
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Best Friend Forever
    I think the problem is that Best Friend Forever is trying to do several things at once and isn’t really doing any of them well. It wants to be a pet simulation with a narrative element and dating, but the story of your adjusting to life in Rainbow Bay feels like an afterthought and the love interests could have used a little more, well, love. The simulation elements are interesting, and I liked that you had these dog events while going through the story, but you better be playing in Handheld mode on the Switch because it can be really awkward otherwise. Also, it frankly needs at least one patch to be ready for prime time. I loved the concept, but it’s rough around the edges.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition
    A gimmick game without the gimmick. Without that, it’s a weak dungeon-crawler in today’s landscape.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Spiritfarer
    Perhaps the best thing of all is how Spiritfarer builds, grows, and ends. Not only are the souls you helping growing and accepting and your boat building, but Stella herself is developing. The story creeps up around you while life is happening, which is incredibly apt. There are highs and lows, as these moments will constantly hit you and make you chuckle or perhaps cry.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Windbound
    At least the game is beautiful. I’ll definitely give it that.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
    Aokana is one of those romantic visual novels where yes, you are eventually trying to win over one of your classmates. But, it’s structured in such a way that the journey, your school life, and the Flying Circus team you help coach feel equally important. It’s a gorgeous game that looks lovely on the Switch. Its story is often uplifting, and it’s rare to have a game where everything feels so well realized.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Marvel's Avengers
    Ultimately, Marvel’s Avengers makes an attempt at breaking into an already flooded market of battle passes, cosmetics, and surface-level systems that attempt to show some kind of variety. There are better options out there for players to enjoy with fewer caveats and bugs.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
    13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is full of the sorts of complexities and nuances that make you want to double back and analyze the script, lore, and artwork in every scene. There’s so much going on, but it’s handled in a way where you’re typically never given more than you can handle. Rather, it prepares you for its major moments.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bleach: The Blade of Fate
    As far as handheld fighting games go, Bleach DS: Souten ni Kakeru Unmei is among the best. The fighting system is well designed with lots of special moves and defensive options. There is enough depth to the system where you can really see the difference between an expert player and someone who just purchased the game. [JPN Import]
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Raiden III
    It’s one of those games that fans will probably enjoy, even if there’s little that stands out other than the Dual mode. [JPN Import]
    • 55 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Naruto: Ninja Council 2
    Even though Naruto: Saikyo Ninja 2 is a good playthrough it doesn't have anything special to make the game stand out.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2
    One thing Naurto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 2 does right is it makes good use of the Gamecube's four controller ports. Of course playing against a friend is fun, but playing against two other friends is even more fun.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
    It's a unique take on the FPS, RPG and action genres, but at the same time Dirge of Cerberus doesn’t execute either of these genres extremely well. If you’re willing to be patient with the game’s controls Dirge of Cerberus offers a new experience and more background on the Final Fantasy VII universe. [JPN Import]
    • 87 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts II
    An all around excellent game. It looks phenomenal and plays even better. What started out as a crazy fan based experiment for Square-Enix has panned out to one of the most entertaining titles of the year. [JPN Import]
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Me & My Katamari
    If you’re willing to relearn how to roll a Katamari and put up with some thumb strain Me and My Katamari brings everything you love about the series on the PSP. [JPN Import]
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Shadow Hearts: From the New World
    It’s also lacking the presence of Yuri, who was one of the coolest RPG protagonists in recent memory. But if you let yourself free of any previous conceptions - and can forgive some uneven storytelling - you’ll find From the New World to be one of the most unique, engrossing, and well designed RPGs of this generation.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Princess Peach
    Super Princess Peach will be enjoyed most by those gamers who tackled Nintendo's platformers in the pre-64 days. There’s a lot to collect and for once you get to save Mario. [JPN Import]
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Grandia III
    It’s not like there aren’t any genuinely emotional moments in Grandia 3, but they’re balanced out by all of the cornball cheesiness. Still, if you can forgive this, and are up to the challenge of the battle system, then Grandia 3’s sprawling worlds are well worth adventuring through. [JPN Import]
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Rub Rabbits!
    The thirty plus mini games in Where do Babies Come From are great for quick plays, but this title is really designed for people who absolutely loved "Feel the Magic XX/XY." [JPN Import]
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Drill Dozer
    In every way, Screw Breaker harkens back to the oldies - the days of make-you-think design, fun times jumping for platforms, missing them, and trying again, timing boss patterns and testing your reflexes. [JPN Import]
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
    A pretty picture to look at and a port of an excellent Super Nintendo action title. On the other hand increased slowdown and its short length will restrict Irregular Hunter X strictly to Mega Man maniacs. [JPN Import]
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    True Swing Golf
    True Swing Golf’s brilliance is in its simplicity almost anyone even non gamers will enjoy. [JPN Import]
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wild Arms 4
    Instead of the tired RPG formula Wild ARMs 4 offers a lot that’s new to the genre like platforming and the hex battle system. If only the storytelling mechanics were up to par Wild ARMs 4 would be a surefire hit.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Electroplankton
    Electroplankton doesn't provide thrills as much as it stimulates creativity. One major disappointment is that while Electroplankton does promote art, it doesn't allow you to save anything. [JPN Import]
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing: Wild World
    Wild World is a game you’re going to be addicted to for years, there’s always something to do if you play in short breaks and wi-fi connectivity increases Wild World’s replay value. [JPN Import]
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
    Despite some minor issues and the been there, done that feeling that tends to permeate the game, Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones is just as solid as ever.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Magna Carta: Tears of Blood
    Magna Carta is a gorgeous game with enough creativity in its story and gameplay to distinguish outside the genre. However, to really appreciate this game be prepared to put in fifteen hours into it because it probably won’t suck you in at the very beginning.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
    Dragon Quest VIII is bound to polarize RPG gamers. Veterans will appreciate Dragon Quest VIII’s challenge, excellent localization and emphasis on exploration. However, compared to most modern RPGs the story is a mere skeleton and the battle system is primitive. [JPN Import]
    • 68 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion
    A Tear of Vermillion does have a rich world to explore and an interesting cast. But with out an original story to tie the entire gametogether or great gameplay Legend of Heroes isn’t legendary at all. [JPN Import]
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdom of Paradise
    Kingdom of Paradise has a solid combat system, which makes it an entertaining diversion from meatier RPGs. [JPN Import]
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur III
    Even though it isn’t a major evolution in the series, Soul Calibur III fills the void of what was missing in "Soul Calibur II" - a deep single player experience.
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