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For 579 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 39% higher than the average critic
  • 19% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1 point lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 98 Persona 5 Royal
Lowest review score: 26 Demolish & Build Classic
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 298 out of 579
  2. Mixed: 260 out of 579
  3. Negative: 21 out of 579
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    • 82 Critic Score
    Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
    Although The Lost Hero’s early exposition can meander, Marona and friends offset this imperfection with a thoroughly engaging and sporadically poignant second half. Best of all, the game’s multitude of different combat components melds into a system that allows for a near-unprecedented amount of flexibility.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta
    Another winning entry in Nihon Falcom’s action-role playing franchise sees Adol mapping an expansive forest, a feat no other adventurer has accomplished. While it played great in its original Vita-based iteration, this Switch port offers dual language voice acting, smoother framerates, and higher quality output for Tenmon, Naoki Kaneda, and JDK SoundTeam’s triumphant soundtrack.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key provides a poignant send-off for Gust’s audacious alchemist. Old friends convene and loyalties are tested, resulting in a payoff that rewards commitment to the trilogy. Despite some performance issues, the biggest reward is watching a matured Ryza make her way across an open world, expressing confidence and charisma that’s genuinely inspiring.
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    • 82 Critic Score
    Go! Go! Mister Chickums
    Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a welcome throwback that balances egg tossing simplicity with some smart stage design. The bosses may crack a bit too easily, but the overall package is a breezy and fun arcade-style romp.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Slime Rancher 2
    Slime Rancher 2 expands everything that made the first game so endearing, offering richer environments and ecosystems. While the first game delivered a cozy slime-raising sim, the sequel feels like a proper adventure.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Eternights
    Eternights starts in familiar territory, as a cast of likable characters build relational bonds, just as the apocalypse nears. But this is no Persona clone, with Studio Sai pushing the plot and action in remarkably different directions. It’s evident that a great deal of care and consideration went into one of the best surprises of 2023.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails
    Yes, The Legend of Nayuta is part of that prolific Nihon Falcom property where storylines can stretch on for hundreds of hours. But this accessible spin-off shirks tradition, having more in common with Falcom’s action-driven Ys and Zwei games. While it’s now eleven years old, few developers make action RPGs as satisfying as Boundless Trails.
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    • 82 Critic Score
    Bang Bang Barrage
    Bang Bang Barrage turns every shot into both an attack and a getaway, forcing you to think as much about where you’ll end up as who you’re hitting. With chaotic hazards, turbulent recoil, and roguelike twists, it’s a frantic fight to stay afloat that’s both thrilling and punishing.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Alan Wake II
    Alan Wake II understands that horror should tap into our fear of uncertainty and a dislike for disorientation, rather than just providing jump scares. Remedy’s latest is at its best when it’s elusive, and you have little idea where the plotline is headed next. Occasionally, it can be a bit self-congratulatory. But if you overlook that quibble, you’re in for a harrowing time.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun
    If you’re seeking a unique roguelike, look no further than Ninja or Die. Runs are split between soaring across the screen and managing your inventory, which might seem like a dissonant approach. But that kind of creativity is overflowing in Nao Games’ inaugural outing, which is poised to become one of this summer’s sleeper hits.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    CULTIC: Chapter One
    Cultic might look like a '90s FPS, but a variety of play styles, weapon upgrades, and a fluid framerate on modest hardware, makes the action feel modern.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Goliath Depot
    Built around a concept introduced in Hotel Mario, a much-maligned CD-i title, Goliath Depot offers a rather grand remodeling. The result is an arcade-style experience that feels familiar yet has enough novelties to stand on its own.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Alice Escaped!
    Look past Alice Escaped’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s nonsensical dialog, and you’ll find an expedition that’s worth taking, even in a crowded genre. A pair of tag-team characters and the freedom of being able to select your own new abilities endow the trek with distinction. But it’s the visual beauty that truly elevates illuCalab’s latest effort. This is one of the most magnificent depictions of Wonderland.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    RoboCop: Rogue City
    A small team of Polish developers did something the big conglomerates like Activision or Electronic Arts would have botched and made a solid RoboCop game. Sure, there are a handful of technical glitches, but Rogue City builds on Verhoeven’s film, pushing the character in new directions. If you’re a fan of the movie, consider this worthy companion piece.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    8-Bit Adventures 2
    Peer past some forgivable anachronisms and Critical Games manages to capture the sanguine charms of early console role-playing games. Occasionally, attempts to capture retro appeal lack authenticity, becoming the equivalent of a mediocre ‘80s cover band. But here, Joshua Hallaran and the team hit almost all the right notes.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling
    Before relishing Sweet and Spicy Darling, making you’ve thoroughly savored Cupid Parasite. Like most representations of romance, you’ll want to witness the full journey, where flawed bachelors flourish thanks to the virtues of romance. Here, you’ll witness a collection of compelling codas, that are just as entertaining as the courtship.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    XENOTILT
    Beneath that visual storm is cleverly designed pinball experience, packed with inventive mechanics like turret fire and the Multiball Matrix that push the genre forward in bold ways. While its upgrade system could use a bit more depth, the sheer intensity of its modes and the intoxicating audiovisual design make Xenotilt an irresistible test of reflexes and focus that dares your eyes to keep up.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam
    Trouble Witches FINAL! fuses a magical barrier system and randomized shop visits with taut tight horizontal shooting, giving each run a sense of improvisation rather than memorization. This is a well-preserved doujin shooter with mechanics, polish, and pacing that still hold up nearly twenty years on.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Midnight Ramen
    Midnight Ramen’s storyline is told across fourteen chapters and should take most players about 5-6 hours to complete. Tackling some weighty and relatable subjects, the cast undoubtedly makes a lasting impression. As such, you’ll want to savor the game’s salient moments, rather than scarf down the exposition.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Tactics Ogre: Reborn
    One of the more timeless tactical role-playing games from the SNES library, Tactics Ogre: Reborn enriches its storyline with full voiceover and streamlines some of the repetitive elements. As such, only the battlefield sprites reveal Reborn’s age.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
    Living up to its moniker, Moonlit Farewell offers a captivating conclusion to the indie franchise. Building on the foundations of four previous entries, this is a capable coda, with difficulty settings that can accommodate players of almost every skill level.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn
    Skillfully, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn captures the essence of its source material. Scrambling and striking foes across the game’s six stages captures the feel of yesteryear’s celebrated action-platformers. Meanwhile, improvements to visuals, enemy behaviors, and Mizutani’s soundtrack ensure these ninjas don’t feel obsolete.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Murtop
    While Murtop probably won’t mesmerize over marathon sessions, it’s an inexpensively priced experience that is perfect for brief playtimes. Anyone with a tenderness for the coin-op era should immediately make Murtop a part of their collection.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    ChainStaff
    ChainStaff might look like a retro throwback at first, but its clever mechanics and versatile weapon quickly prove it’s far more inventive than nostalgic. By limiting your arsenal to a single tool, Mommy’s Best delivers a surprisingly deep, fast-paced run-and-gun that rewards creativity and precision over brute force.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
    Although The Lost Hero’s early exposition can meander, Marona and friends offset this imperfection with a thoroughly engaging and sporadically poignant second half. Best of all, the game’s multitude of different combat components gel into a system that allows for a near-unprecedented amount of flexibility.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    CLAWPUNK
    Clawpunk turns chaotic cat combat into an addictive roguelite sprint, offering explosive stages and a quirky roster that keeps every run surprising. Even with a few readability hiccups, it’s a fast, frantic blast that’s tough to stop playing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Trepang2
    Trepang2 is the R-rated summer blockbuster that Hollywood and Hong Kong don’t make anymore. For a back-to-basics ballistic barrage with options for slow-motion and cloaking, this is a triumphant FPS experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
    Playing The Millennium Girl and The Fafnir Knight on original Nintendo DS/3DS hardware remains the best way to experience the early Etrian Odyssey titles. But the Origins Collection offers a respectable alternative, delivering a trio of gaming’s top-tier dungeon crawls, with only a minimum of sacrifices.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Homura: The Crimson Warriors
    Homura: The Crimson Warriors blends Sengoku-era history with emotionally charged romance, using Mutsuki’s unique spiritual abilities and player-driven choices to balance battlefield tension with some heartfelt character arcs. Although the arcs vary in tone, the novel shines brightest when it’s delivering tragic, history-rooted storytelling.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    TEVI
    Sure, Steam is overflowing with metroidvanias. But TEVI carves out distinction with an invigorating sense of autonomy. From determining what order, you want to confront bosses to customizing your own arsenal for the game’s adorable bunny-girl, expect an exceptional sense of freedom.
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    • 87 Metascore
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    Cross Blitz
    Currently in Early Access, Cross Blitz’s two modes deliver a lot of deckbuilding enjoyment, whether you are tackling the pair of plot lines or the game’s roguelike component. Yes, the sporadic difficulty spikes are vexing as you face foes equipped with commanding cards. Developer Tako Boy wanted to remind us that sporadically, the deck is stacked against us. [Early Access Provisional Score = 78]
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    Frontier Hunter: Erza's Wheel of Fortune
    Beyond the adorable 3D character models Frontier Hunter: Erza's Wheel of Fortune doesn’t do much to evolve the genre. If you are ok with that, expect a normative blend of action and exploration, augmented by light cooking and crafting components. [Early Access Provisional Score = 73]
    • 86 Metascore
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    Turbo Overkill
    Apogee’s latest feels like a celebrative orgy of game violence. You’ll slide chainsaw-leg first through clusters of enemies, plunge down and destroy foes like a homicidal Spider-Man, or just reduce them to a pulp with a robust arsenal of firearms. It’s in Early Access, so there is still some uncertainty about the kinds of creative carnage the third act will bring. But there’s already more than enough hyperkinetic, over-the-top action to warrant a go as Johnny Turbo. [Early Access Score = 84]

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