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For 2,650 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 71% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 22% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: 99 Baldur's Gate 3
Lowest review score: 30 Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,059 out of 2650
  2. Mixed: 568 out of 2650
  3. Negative: 23 out of 2650
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a bold, badass statement about the power of single player games: a great, dirty and excessive story, an unforgettable cast of characters, that puts the game up there with the likes of Grand Theft Auto and Tarantino. The gameplay offers great freedom for the player, whether he likes mayhem or a more stealthy approach, and it's incredibly rewarding either way. A truly must-have for fans of clever, well-designed FPS action.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
    Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is an excellent addition to the dungeon crawler RPG series from Atlus: players will find a lot of exploration, a huge variety of classes and races, and an intriguing - yet quite challenging - gameplay.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
    Yomawari: Midnight Shadows is a pretty basic horror title, with a creepy and disturbing atmosphere, and an interesting bestiary. The game is not too difficult, the super-deformed art direction is a little bit anticlimactic, but overall it's a good scary ride.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Origins
    Assassin's Creed Origins is the best possible series comeback. With a gripping narrative and an amazing Ancient Egypt open world, Origins is a wonderful and unforgettable journey. The revamped light-RPG gameplay works like a charm and it's the perfect mix of the most iconic features of the series and a contemporary taste in terms of game design.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Super Mario Odyssey is a true expression of joy: a vibrant explosion of colours, surprises, wonderful design and excellent gameplay. It's a perfect match between the past and the future: it makes you feel immediately at home, yet at the same time it's a constant offering of something new and exciting. If you were looking for an excuse to buy a Nintendo Switch, well, look no further.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    AER: Memories of Old
    AER Memories of Old is a pretty basic adventure title, with simple puzzles and no real action elements. You can expect a relaxing experience spanning a couple of hours, with some intriguing ideas, a distinctive personality and some touching moments.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    STRAFE
    STRAFE is an engaging and captivating roguelike with a solid, 90's FPS gameplay (and graphics), tailored for fans of the "old school" genre. The procedural maps are well designed and varied, and the idea of having a single, moddable weapon throughout the game is pretty unique. The recently released Millenium Edition fixes a lot of bugs and adds some new game modes.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The Flame in the Flood
    The Flame in the Flood is a strange survival rogue-lite. Despite an interesting setting and a charming OST, the game lacks in offering a balanced gameplay, mostly because of the high incidence of random events.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2: Brave New World
    Brave New World keeps on telling the events "before the storm" on Arcadia Bay in a puerile way, exceeding in talking about drugs and homosexuality without going deep in the facts. Let's hope for a change in the next, last episode of the series.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    WWE 2K18
    WWE 2K18 is very similar to the previous installments of the series: the gameplay is still somehow slow, but approachable and easy to learn. If you were hoping for a radical change, you'll be disappointed. On the other hand, if you're looking for a game with a solid roster and full of spectacular moves, well, WWW 2K18 is the right answer.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Nioh: Bloodshed's End
    Bloodshed's End affirms once again how much Team Ninja is dedicated to their audience: it's a DLC tailored for hardcore and dedicated fans, and the perfect conclusion to the Nioh experience, one of the best titles of 2017.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle
    Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is wrong on so many levels: the gameplay is boring and repetitive, the content is basically MIA, the graphics are old and inadequate. The concept could've worked but, well, it doesn't. If you're a fan of the saga, better stick to the classics (or at least Touhou Genso Wanderer).
    • 76 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Mushroom Wars 2
    The PC version of Mushroom Wars 2 is a complete disaster: repetitive, boring and badly balanced, the game is everything but an RTS. You should try the free-to-play edition on iOS or Android, before considering to spend money here.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rogue Trooper Redux
    A forgettable remastered, with nothing to say in 2017, that should be played to discover the origins of TPS only.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Warriors
    Fire Emblem Warriors is a good title for all the fans of the musou genre, that takes advantage of the hardware it's been designed for. The roster could have been better and the storyline is nothing but ordinary, but the action is furious, with an unexpected strategic depth.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Elex
    Aliens, armored knights, mechs, mutants and dinosaurs with laser beams, spells and machine guns: whatever you saw or played in a videogame, just name it, and you'll probably find it in ELEX. A potpourri so weird it could have been amazing, ruined by an uninspired main quest and the usual, flawed combat system by Piranha Bytes.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    South Park: The Fractured But Whole
    The Fractured but Whole is a perfect sequel that adds precious new stuff in the usual, irreverent, politically incorrect world of South Park. An incredible experience for the fans of the series and for those searching for a fun and crazy adventure RPG as well.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Samurai Riot
    Samurai Riot lacks personality and charm; the combat system doesn't offer anything more than mimicking the classic side-scrolling beat'em ups. As it is, the game could be a starting point for something new and interesting, but Wako Factory has a long way ahead.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Evil Within 2
    The Evil Within 2 improves a lot over the first title, with better graphics, more action elements and a more open level design. Nevertheless, it remains faithful to the original formula, and does an excellent job in blending narrative, gameplay and aesthetics in order to create a robust and challenging horror game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Blue Reflection
    If you're looking for a simple and pretty easy jPRG, with an original concept and a good combat system, Blue Reflection could be a good fit. Otherwise, you'll find a game that's not so challenging, without grinding and no leveling.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires' Conspiracy
    Layton’s Mystery Journey is an entertaining game for fans that did not play the mobile version and newcomers alike, that will approach the series with a much more "pop" main character. Anyway, it's the most weak title in the series, specifically story-wise. A real shame.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar
    Classic but stylish, Battle Chasers: Nightwar has a truly inspired art direction and tons of good ideas; unfortunately, some bugs ruin the experience of a pretty unique RPG. Airship Syndicate needs to fix this, as soon as possible, so that the game can reach its true potential.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Hob
    Hob is an action adventure that stands on the shoulders of giants like Legend of Zelda, and offers an experience based around a constantly-growing world. There are some camera and technical issues, but fans of the genre should definitely consider it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Gundam Versus
    A great action Gundam game, penalized by instability during online matches and the lack of some modes that should have been implemented. Not only, but mostly for fans of the anime series.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Divinity: Original Sin II
    If you can look past some balancing issues in the combat system, or a storyline that is not too captivating, you'll find that Divinity: Original Sin 2 is an excellent RPG, that basically does everything right, and offers what a fan of the genre could expect.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
    Much more than a simple remaster, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga brings all the freshness of the first episode of the series, imbued with a lot of new stuff that adds content without denaturalizing the DNA of the game. Well done, Nintendo.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Bear With Me
    Bear With Me is a nice, old-style point and click adventure, with logical and well designed puzzles, although not too challenging, and a story that blends humour and drama. Not a milestone in the genre, but adventure fans should give it a chance.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 7
    Forza Motorsport is bigger and stronger than ever, and undoubtedly the most beautiful racing game on Xbox One. It offers the most varied, approachable and inherently fun driving experience on console (and PC). At the same time, though, the Career mode needs a serious revamp, and the loot system is questionable (to put this gently).
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Solus Project
    The Solus Project is still a fascinating title, albeit on PS4, one that suffers from the same problems of the original release (repetitive, and a disappointing survival). The VR headset adds a nightmarish control system, but at the same time offers an intriguing take on the horror side of the game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War
    The Shadow of War offers a solid gameplay, a compelling concept and a much more varied setting than the previous episode, with excellent production values and an awesome soundtrack. The sequel is bigger, better and stronger, but somehow caged in a repetitive framework. The game is full of good ideas and potential, that cannot be truly fulfilled due to a storytelling without personality and a huge but boring endgame.
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