The Escapist's Scores

  • Games
For 784 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 49% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 47% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.1 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Pokemon White Version
Lowest review score: 10 Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 43 out of 784
875 game reviews
    • 50 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Easy on the eyes and the ears, this game is fun to see and listen to. It could have had more gameplay content though - the journey just ended too soon.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Broforce is a silly, but sincere love letter to iconic action movies, refined to perfection with rich environments and wonderfully-crafted enemies. Even when you're killed by an out-of-control explosion which you triggered, you'll be having an absolute blast with this game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hearts of Stone, despite not really adding that much new "stuff", tells an amazing, engaging story that is worthy of the $10 price tag. While The Wild Hunt was the conclusion to an epic, climactic saga, Hearts of Stone is simply another story in the life of Witcher Geralt.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The ending certainly proved to me that Jon Oldblood knows how to think outside the limits of what's considered normal.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    So cute I almost vomited.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Transformers Devastation is a blast to play while it lasts, and expertly blends elements of Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising, but packages it in a way that makes it come off as completely unique.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Great addicting roguelike space game where the punishment is balanced perfectly with reward.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    To use a Civilization V metaphor, this is "Beyond Earth: Gods and Kings,": it adds a few new things, adjusts a few others, but overall doesn't really have much impact on the core game. The mechanics are still there, but it's sort of ironic that this expansion adds in aquatic combat, since the thing it seems to lack most is depth. It's a coat of paint, not a deep fix.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Escapists: The Walking Dead is a clever puzzle game that brilliantly utilizes its strengths - but the strengths aren't powerful enough to outweigh some of the game's flaws.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While it's undeniably expensive, LEGO Dimensions delivers a grand cross-over experience that's fun for all ages.
    • The Escapist
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax just isn't giving fighting game fans or anime fans what they want. There's potential, which may be realized in the sequel, but as it stands it's a mashable fighting game with more novelty than anything else.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Like many, I've been a fan of Rock Band for years, and Rock Band 4 fills all of those gaming inclinations. The several minuscule issues coupled with the primary, yet still small concern of ambiguous song difficulties mean it's imperfect, but not by much.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like Cactus in the opening sequence, the ultimate result of Assault Android Cactus is looking at the relentless danger, thinking "I'll take my chances with the lasers," and wading into the chaos. Reckless, gleeful, and a really hard, incredibly good time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Extreme Exorcism will have a fairly broad appeal, given the simplicity of the mechanics. You'll likely need to explain to your non-gaming friends how it works, but even the most staunch luddites will be able to grasp what's going on.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Armikrog is a fun and quirky point-and-click adventure game with unfortunately dated mechanics.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The cartoony appearance might throw you off, but there's no shortage of violence in this retelling of a folk legend's homegrown rebellion.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    To some players it's going to feel like a handful of aesthetic features, but once you use the new mechanics After Dark draws you deeper into making your own little world.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although it doesn't feel as full as New Leaf, Happy Home Designer is a fine game that should've aspired to more.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SOMA is a worthy successor to Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and sits among the best video game stories of 2015.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With its tense naval battles and huge array of historical vessels, World of Warships is the free-to-play MMO that can make a wargamer out of anyone.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Skyshine's Bedlam is a tough but rewarding trip through a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's good enough that it's easily worth the $30 price for fans of heist games, yet still good enough for people like me to get it at about a 33% discount on Steam. If it's $20 or less at some point and it looks interesting, get it. The characters alone are worth the money.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Until Dawn struggles with clunky video game elements and rough pacing, but mitigates it with B-movie slasher mainstays and a willingness to embrace player failure.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kyn
    Kyn is a solidly-crafted RPG with some fun and interesting set pieces, but isn't innovative enough to stand out among similar titles in the genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    King's Quest: A Knight to Remember is a very promising start to a worthy revival of the classic adventure franchise.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lost Dimension is a fun and deep tactics RPG with interesting mechanics and a horrible story with horrible endings.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Guild of Dungeoneering is simple, light-hearted fun with an adorable sketchbook aesthetic and delightful humor. It's not perfect, but as obscure indie games go, it's certainly top tier.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Magic Circle is the best "broken" game you've ever played - and a rich satire of the industry to boot.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Ronin is a remarkably average game. When it works, it's kind of fun, but there just isn't enough here to maintain interest, and it has nothing that we haven't seen before.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Chibi Knight is an absolutely charming retro RPG that will engage you from beginning to end. The campaign is on the short side - much like its hero - and the difficulty curve is through the roof at times. But it's satisfying all the same, and will draw you in through both of its story paths.

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