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For 4,005 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 48% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 71
Highest review score: 100 Ratchet & Clank
Lowest review score: 10 The Lord of the Rings - Gollum
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,952 out of 4005
  2. Mixed: 1,751 out of 4005
  3. Negative: 302 out of 4005
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bye Sweet Carole
    Bye Sweet Carole is a curate’s egg of a game, with the presentation being truly superb and the storytelling excellent, but the bulk of the game experience just isn’t fun. The frustrating platforming and stealth, combined with the review build being quite buggy, led to me finishing the game with gritted teeth rather than enjoyment. The bugs can be fixed (and the devs are working on patches) but the imbalance between the two gameplay styles is a more fundamental issue. If you can see past this then the game has a lot to offer in terms of aesthetic and story but, ironically, these can be enjoyed through watching a playthrough without subjecting yourself to the frustration.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NASCAR 25
    NASCAR 25 has proven to be a very welcome surprise, giving you a rendition of the sport that absolutely shines on track. Some of the supporting elements could do with a tune-up, but if you’re looking for heart-pounding racing action, NASCAR 25 delivers.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Jackbox Party Pack 11
    If Jackbox Party Pack 11 is anything to go by, then the second decade of Jackbox is going to be great. There's a familiar feel to the pack as a whole, but it's really well put together and there's a great injection of noisy new ideas.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Jurassic World Evolution 3
    Jurassic World Evolution 3 is exactly what you’d want from a JWE sequel. More dinosaurs, enhanced options and new systems that make your stunning dinosaur menagerie more realistic than ever before. Life finds a way, and you have a direct hand in it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Persona 3 Reload
    Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 is a great opportunity to play an incredible game on the go. While there's compromises to the game on more powerful consoles, and it needs a performance patch, my commutes got a lot more interesting having this in my bag.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden 4
    Ninja Gaiden 4 is a shock to the system that reminds us of a time before Souls-likes. It's a high-octane, unrelenting, and effortlessly cool action game experience that newcomers and franchise fans alike need to play.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lumo 2
    Nine years on from the original, Lumo 2 writes another love letter to 80s gaming. While it branches out from isometric gaming with its many enjoyable diversions and asides, they're connected by too many rooms and sections that suffer from your sluggish movement and imprecise platforming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Keeper
    Keeper captures the essence of Double Fine, packaged in a heartfelt and surreal world where you never quite know what will happen next. The gameplay regularly surprises, but the lack of challenge in even the more elaborate puzzles is a bit of a drawback, along with not being able to control the camera.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
    Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is a good game, but one that's held back by the expectations of being a sequel to an all-time classic. If you can step away from the baggage of the Bloodlines title, there is a lot here to enjoy in terms of narrative and atmosphere, though the combat is too repetitive.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Baby Steps
    As literal a walking simulator as you could want for, Baby Steps makes no secret of being a challenging, punishing game. It's enjoyable in a way, and the awkward sense of humour laced throughout both the gameplay and the story will appeal to some, but that enthusiasm drains after the opening couple hours.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening
    Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening has a lot going for it, a charming cartoon aesthetic, great storytelling, and solid gunplay. Unfortunately, these positives are often undermined by dull level design, inconsistent controls, and unpleasant difficulty spikes, resulting in a distinctly average overall experience.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BALL x PIT
    Ball X Pit carries the spirit of an arcade classic, while imbuing it with modern roguelike ideas. It’s immediately one of the best indie games of the year.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    King of Meat
    With its barmy riff on a medieval dungeoneering game show, there's something very likeable about the odd world of King of Meat. The platforming, puzzling and combat is a bit too woolly for my tastes, lacking a bit of staying power, but with UGC gaming more relevant than ever, King of Meat provides a great onramp for players to explore their creativity in a constrained setting.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    Unlike the most recent Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a game that really holds your attention. The spiritual successor to Legends Arceus, it’s learned from the mistakes of the distant past and beautifully shows what city life is like in the Pokémon universe. I can see myself playing this for another hundred hours as I finish my Pokédex, shiny hunt and generally have a great time. This is easily the best Pokémon game on the market.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the gold standard of JRPG remakes - a perfect blend of the charm and nostalgia of the original with all the right elements of a modern-day masterpiece.
    • tbd Metascore
    • Critic Score
    RATATAN
    Ratatan is exactly what I wanted it to be. In Early Access this is a fresh, modern take on Patapon’s iconic action with an invigorating visual design and awesome soundtrack. All I want now from the journey to 1.0 is even more of this. [Early Access Review]
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battlefield 6
    Battlefield 6 is a return to form for the large scale shooter, with a great blend of infantry classes, mechanised warfare, some clever new game modes, and without too much nonsense wrapped around it. It's a true successor to Battlefield 4, right down to the naff campaign.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Absolum
    If I could have Absolum without the roguelite elements – and admittedly, a few less glitches – then I would have my ideal 2D side-scrolling beat ‘em up, the best I’ve ever played. As it is, the roguelite structure and its inconsistent delivery unfortunately lowers the overall experience. It’s still a very enjoyable game, even with these issues, but this was so close to being a classic of the genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SWORN
    Whilst offering bombastic fun in online multiplayer, this Hades-like roguelite is oddly muted in single-player, an issue likely exacerbated due to the developer failing in making the most of the game’s iconic mythological setting. A decently reliable experience then, but one so similar to so many other roguelites you’d have sworn you had already played Sworn before.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares III
    Little Nightmares 3 is a gorgeously crafted collection of grim visuals, memorable creatures and fear-inducing horror. The co-op play is a natural and understandable evolution for the series, but it does alter the overarching atmosphere, albeit it subtly.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact
    Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact is a dodgy fighting game with oversimplified mechanics, a thin roster, and barely any game modes. As far as full-priced modern fighting games go, you can do far better with almost any other game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • Critic Score
    skate.
    I’ve been waiting for Skate. Tony Hawk’s frantic take on the sport is cool, but it doesn’t feel as good as this. The freedom, the variety, and the community, are already in place, the only thing missing, is you. [Early Access Review]
    • 38 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Blood of Mehran
    Blood of Mehran is a bit of a throwback, taking its inspiration from games a couple of generations back. The foundation has been put in place, but Blood of Mehran is a distinctively average eight hour experience with combat not reaching the levels it could, voice acting that could be better, and various performance issues that need addressing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disgaea 7 Complete
    Disgaea 7 Complete clearly is the ultimate version of Vows of the Virtueless. The story is as quirky and fun as ever, and the bonus content is an absolute must for die-hard fans. Being able to play it on the Switch 2 on the go is also great, with the game looking and feeling fantastic in both handheld and docked mode. The only knock is the uphill struggle for newcomers with reams of tiresome tutorials – hopefully NIS will have figured out by the time Disgaea 8 rolls around.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LEGO Party!
    LEGO Party is everything you want for a Friday night in with the family. Silly, funny, and accessible, finally Mario Party has some competition.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Voyagers
    Silly, creative fun, LEGO Voyagers is just like the toy it's based upon. If only there was a bit more to it, then we could have had a real contender for a great Lego video game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Discounty
    Discounty just misses the mark for me as a cosy game. While actually running the supermarket can be pretty enjoyable, it's wrapped up with frustrating busy work, NPCs who are so routinely annoying and unpleasant. It's like moving into the town where Hot Fuzz is set: something is off; people are weird and standoffish; and I just want to go home.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny
    Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny does have entertainment value to it, especially for a younger audience, but those looking for a nostalgic trip revisiting Nickelodeon characters might be a bit disappointed due to how basic the gameplay and levels are. There are also technical hitches that need to be addressed.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Digimon Story Time Stranger
    I really, really like Digimon Story Time Stranger. While it's hardly upending the monster collection and battling genre, it's a really comfortable and enjoyable game that feels reminiscent of watching Saturday morning cartoons as a kid. It's an awful lot of fun, and is right up there as one of my favourite games of the year.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    UBOAT
    UBOAT is fascinating and ambitious in its concept to faithfully encapsulate the experience of being a World War II submarine captain. Like any sim, it’s a slow burn: this isn’t one for action lovers or casual players wanting to fire a torpedo every five seconds. Boffins will delight in the attention to detail, but the inherent plate-spinning and fiddly console controls drain some of that potential fun factor.
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