The Games Machine's Scores

  • Games
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:
2652 game reviews
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Injustice 2 is a clear improvement over the predecessor: bigger, faster, stronger. The subtle changes to the combat system make for a deeper gameplay, and the huge customization options are a perfect match for less dedicated players.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bounty Train is an incredibly complex title, with almost endless possibilities for the player, but at the same time it's accessible and fun, albeit a little bit repetitive.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Echoes manages to make everyone happy: long time fans will appreciate the chance to play the second Famicom title (never released in the West), while newcomers will find the perfect game to start one of the greatest turn-based tactical series ever made.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite what you may think, The Surge is not a Dark Souls little brother, nor does it want to be. Sometimes the AI can be disappointing (or too difficult to beat), but it has its own personality, a good industrial level design, and a pretty deep narrative.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Eleven years after the first installment, LocoRoco remains stylish and enjoyable as ever. The level design is polished and encourages exploration, and the art direction is simply incredible. An almost perfect game, hindered by some minor problems in the control system.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    At first, NBA Playgrounds may seem like a wonderful title, but at the end of the day it's an unfinished product. Fun and engaging to play, it's the perfect filler for a night with friends, but there's not much else.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Project Babel: New Tokyo Legacy is basically a big "more of the same", without any noticeable innovation. It's an excellent dungeon crawler if you're a newcomer to the series, or the genre altogether.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    What Remains of Edith Finch talks about death, but sounds like an incredible hymn to life and its meaningful journey. Giant Sparrow brings walking simulator to another level with an amazing story told through compelling gameplay solutions and an inspired environmental storytelling.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Considering the price, Dragon of the North offers a good amount of content. An only weapon to be used, pretty challenging missions and a new difficulty level will make fans happy for sure.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Once again, Arkane Studios delivers an amazing title. Prey is a huge, non-linear adventure in which the player really is the king, a simulation where everything works just fine, with a deep and inspired sci-fi story. A true masterpiece.
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    • 58 Critic Score
    World to the West is a shining example of the "good intentions, bad execution" genre. Too much backtracking, the overall lack of polish and the bad, mandatory use of all the characters almost destroy everything good the game has to offer.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Franz Kafka Videogame is a delicious mix between books and videogames, resulting in a unique and visionary work. The puzzles are decent, but not always clear, and usually require a deep knowledge of the author. Considering the "gestural" gameplay, we'd recommend you wait for the mobile version.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Silver Case is a tough one: the first game from Suda51 has an intriguing gameplay, but it hasn't aged too well. At the end of the day, it's a must-have if you're a fan of the Japanese game designer, but most of all if you love the graphic novels.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The perfect mix between two great puzzle games, much more enjoyable in multiplayer than in single.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Technically Syberia 3 is pretty bad, but that's something we can easily put aside. The real problem of Syberia 3 is that - after a promising start - it gets stuck between nostalgia and the inability to truly renovate itself.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest Heroes II offers a lot of opportunities for the fans of the series. You'll find some welcome improvements here and there, the same things you loved in the first chapter, and the same limitations.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The one thing we can honestly say about Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is that is a missed opportunity. And it's a shame, because the huge amount of bugs and the insane checkpoint system ruin an otherwise good tactical shooter. Hopefully, CI Games will fix most of its problems in the near future.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wonder Boy: Dragon’s Trap is an objectively short game, but at the same time is the most heartfelt and genuine tribute to one of the greatest classic arcades. No questions, here: just play it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Outlast II does basically everything better than its predecessor: the levels are bigger, the enemies are smarter, and the story is more articulate. And yes, it's more terrifying, if that's even possible.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Switch version of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an incredibly funny and exhilarating game, the best collection of everything good the series has to offer. If you already have the new Nintendo console, it's a no-brainer; if you don't, well, it's probably time to reconsider.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The Xbox One version of Cities: Skylines is an excellent conversion of an excellent game, with no noticeable differences from the PC version. Strange thing, though, the After Dark expansion is included in the game, but the previously released DLCs (Snowfall and Natural Disasters) are still missing.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares is just blowing smoke. A wonderful and charming smoke, since the mood and the aesthetics are awesome, both for style and inspiration, but the gameplay lacks depth and the game is nothing more than a far-too-simple and linear platformer with some stealth and puzzle elements.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Despite being pretty different from the second chapter of the series, Dawn of War III is a proper strategic title, with a great campaign and an excellent balancing. Too bad, the multiplayer offering is pretty scarce.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    If you look at it from an entertainment and sheer fun point of view, the last installment from the LEGO series by TT Games is probably the best ever made. Unfortunately, this is also one of the sloppiest portings ever seen, full of bugs, crashes and hesitating frame rate. You should wait for a patch, or some summer sale.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A "fresh air explosion" in a solid formula: Journey to Un'Goro brings new life to Hearthstone, granting fun to both expert and newbie players.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    MLB The Show 17 is not a huge improvement over the previous chapter, but Sony San Diego managed to renovate the franchise, maximizing every single element of the game. Beautiful to see, even more beautiful to play. A must for every baseball fan.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bayonetta is a real masterpiece, and it's finally available in the best version ever played. The most iconic title developed by PlatinumGames is finally available on PC, and there's really no reason why you should miss it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    A Gone Home wannabe, with some good ideas but too short and penalized by a tangled gameplay.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX is the n-th collection of the series. As usual, it's completely useless if you're a long time fan, but totally worth it if you want to catch up before Kingdom Hearts III.

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