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For 633 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 29% higher than the average critic
  • 19% same as the average critic
  • 52% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 66
Highest review score: 90 Pyre
Lowest review score: 10 Troll and I
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 176 out of 633
  2. Mixed: 389 out of 633
  3. Negative: 68 out of 633
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
    In a market controlled by the Call of Duty, Counterstrike, and Battlefield franchises, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a breath of fresh, albeit hot and muggy air. Tripwire Interactive has yet again produced a stunning game that is surprisingly tactical in its gameplay mechanics, and brutal in its tone.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Faeria
    Faeria's gameplay shines, and what it lacks in narrative it more than makes up for in strategy. While Faeria won’t appeal to some casual players and viewers, players who enjoy delving into sophisticated and nuanced gameplay will be amply rewarded.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Pedestrian
    A solid puzzle game with an interesting hook, though it lacks that special something to make it truly transcend the genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fortnite
    All in all, Fortnite is a game many people can look forward to playing for the foreseeable future. Epic Games’ persistence and commitment to community feedback, latched on with low PC requirements, creative gameplay, and a Free to Play model, have made it one of the most successful games on the market today. With updates almost every week, there are always new things to try for new or returning players alike.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
    Skyrim VR translates one of the most entertaining RPGs of the previous generation to virtual reality with next to no hiccups along the way. Though there are a few minor irritants, the core experience is ludicrously fun and runs like a dream.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier Episode 1: Ties That Bind Part One
    While both Episode 1 and 2 are rather brief – it took me less than two hours to complete each one, and I probably could have done it more quickly if I hadn’t been enjoying a slow, savoring pace – they are high-quality chapters.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares
    Little Nightmares is short, but it’s complete. The artwork is beautiful, haunting, and horrible is Six’s fate when she gets caught. Don’t let the words “puzzle platformer” draw you away if you aren’t a fan of the genre. This is a memorable title you should not pass, a remarkable cocktail of psychological spirits and immersive gameplay.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
    Grow your kingdom and unite the world in peace in Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, an ambitious JRPG title that offers a visually astounding treat alongside (mostly) on-point gameplay.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disgaea 2 PC
    Disagea 2 is a fantastic release that plays quite smoothly and has a tremendous amount of depth and playability to offer. Granted, the combat mechanic can seem repetitive, but there is a staggering number of classes to recruit, along with new abilities to unlock and level up, and new maps and aspects to explore.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stories Untold
    In this innovative title from No Code, players can relive classic horror movies and late-night television, enjoy simple, light, but intuitive gameplay, and discover a spine-tingling story that’s guaranteed to keep them on edge long after they’ve finished playing.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    My Friend Pedro
    A dream come true for action fans of all types, My Friend Pedro adds a fresh coat of paint to its classic flash game predecessor by incorporating new mechanics and improved visual flair.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Plague Tale: Innocence
    A masterfully-narrated moving experience that could not be told in any other media. Imperfect due to railroaded gameplay, but otherwise it could've been a revolution instead of just a great game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Maldita Castilla EX: Cursed Castilla
    Cursed Castilla is, objectively speaking, a good game, even if you are not a fan of the genre. I would recommend one thing, however, much to the chagrin of OPNoobs Executive Producer Shane Gamez: play this game with a controller.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Age of Wonders: Planetfall
    Despite issues with AI and a level of complexity that will likely frustrate new players, Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a well-rounded experience with stunning visuals and extensive replay value.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Darkest Dungeon: The Color of Madness
    Darkest Dungeon: The Color of Madness is a fine addition to an already great game. The Endless Harvest mode adds perpetual, challenging content fit for veterans, and builds up across a playthrough well enough to entice novices as well. While the comet’s presence doesn’t loom quite as large over the Hamlet as the Crimson Court vampires did, there’s more than enough reason to traverse the tainted soil of the Farmstead, seeking gold and glory.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
    A successful PC port with exceptional storytelling that lacks important control options and falls short of expectations in certain technical areas.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Youropa
    Does the game’s topsy-turvy aesthetic shake up the platforming genre, setting itself apart from all other titles? Simply put, yes. There is no doubt that Youropa offers a unique puzzle-platformer experience. The need to be gravity-conscious at all times, paired with brutal tests of your visualization skills, generates a new kind of challenge that many platforming fans will truly appreciate.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tyranny
    With an efficient combat system, robust and far-reaching interactions with NPC’s, Tyranny is a game not to be missed.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur VI
    No stuttering, no frame drops, no crashes: SOULCALIBUR VI is rather polished. The story modes are intriguing, and Libra of Soul is likely to hold your interest through its entirety. Perhaps even beyond that, especially if you enjoy RPG elements added to a fighting game. A release to check out, for sure.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hand of Fate 2
    Hand of Fate 2 brings the greatest strengths of its predecessor back in the sequel. Innovative gameplay combines Action-RPG combat with roguelike progression and deckbuilding, and small quality of life issues in the controls do little to detract from the masterful storytelling of this title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Flinthook
    Flinthook’s clever controls and mechanics bring challenging gameplay that requires practice to make perfect. Procedurally-generated levels and progression through death ensure a unique experience, reinforced by pleasing visuals and an equally accomplished soundtrack. All will find themselves motivated to keep playing, and lovers of the rogue-lite genre will surely appreciate the twists that successfully make Flinthook a fresh experience in a saturated market.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier Episode 2: Ties That Bind Part Two
    While both Episode 1 and 2 are rather brief – it took me less than two hours to complete each one, and I probably could have done it more quickly if I hadn’t been enjoying a slow, savoring pace – they are high-quality chapters.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm
    Bringing a new level of complexity and strategy with it, Gathering Storm forces you to participate in diplomacy in later eras and offers new ways to succeed with certain play styles.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads
    Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 will probably scratch the itch for more of that quirky style, but the story ditches many elements that made the original title great. Fans will likely enjoy the quirky dialogue and aesthetics on display. Just not as much as they did with the original.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Journey Down: Chapter Three
    The Journey Down: Chapter Three is the sort of title that leaves me saddened by its completion, but eager to see what the crew at SkyGoblin will do next. The Journey Down feels like a love letter to the genre, and its legacy – there are elements of LucasArts, Sierra On-Line, and other industry giants present here. But it manages to stand alone as a memorable trilogy that only improved with each new chapter. It is a worthy addition to any puzzle-loving, soundtrack-blasting, humor-embracing point-&-click fan's library, and Chapter Three is a conclusion to the tale that's just what the doctor ordered.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy! HD
    A humorously pleasant point-and-click experience through and through, complete with a host of charming characters and fun puzzles. Though it is a little on the short side, it’s well worth the price and definitely worth checking out if you want to take a break from the serious side of gaming and spend a few hours with a light-hearted pirate adventure instead.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Red Strings Club
    The Red Strings Club is a highly original and well-polished title. The cyberpunk mystery is deeply satisfying, with a heavy story that explores interesting ethical questions and the gameplay mechanics, score, and a visual aesthetic that complement the plot wonderfully. The only real flaw of this title is a playthrough length that leaves you wanting more.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yakuza Kiwami
    A decent port of a classic, with an outstanding combination of rich story and comedic elements.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tooth and Tail
    Tooth and Tail, also known as the Angry Russian Mouse Arcade RTS Partygame, is an innovation in perhaps the most stagnant (and one of my personal favorite) genres in gaming. It's an RTS you can play on a console, and it rewrites the RTS rulebook to force fast, ferocious partygame-style matches that still play like a strategy game. And if that weren't enough, it's beautiful and has a killer story to boot. No detail is left unpolished in this one; definitively one of the most unique and successful experiments in gaming this year, and just a good time, period.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ys Seven
    Ys SEVEN is packed with content -- over 30 hours of gameplay, a deep storyline, and a catchy soundtrack. Though the plot retreads the ‘hero tasked with saving humanity’ story arc, it does so in an original manner through a rich cast of characters. However, the default configuration is a hassle, which seems odd, considering that this title was first developed for the PSP — although if you had no idea that this entry originally came out on PSP, you’d never think that it wasn’t developed for PC. You’ll want to love this game, but problems with the controls might keep you from considering it one your favorites.
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