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For 112 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 41% higher than the average critic
  • 13% same as the average critic
  • 46% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: 95 Blue Prince
Lowest review score: 60 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 112
  2. Negative: 0 out of 112
112 game reviews
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    BALL x PIT is an excellent indie game that elevates the primal satisfaction of brick-breaking by adding a core fun factor: 'combination'. Built on the familiar framework of a Vampire Survivors-like, its unique system of combining balls and characters—along with a highly addictive loop connecting the action to base-building—creates a deeply immersive experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Stellar Blade Complete Edition(PC) is not just a simple port. It is a true complete edition that fully realizes the potential of the original game. Not only does it address all the shortcomings of the PS5 version, but it also takes full advantage of the PC platform to offer a new experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a promising action-platformer that honors the series' roots while injecting new energy through a fresh protagonist and dynamic combat.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shape of Dreams combines familiar fun with a pursuit of fresh enjoyment. Drawing clear inspiration from Risk of Rain, FTL, and Heroes of the Storm, it delivers the satisfaction of growing characters and crafting powerful builds.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The game revitalized 'Dynasty Warriors,' a series developed by Koei, with captivating innovations in narrative and environment. It also made significant strides in gameplay, offering rich and immersive content.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    At "Sonic Racing Crossworld," an amusement park packed with thrilling attractions, everyone from rookie drivers to seasoned pros is guaranteed to have an amazing time. You get to choose who you race with, where you drive, and the overall vibe of your experience. Get ready to discover a passion for racing you never knew you had.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Even with over a hundred branches, many outcomes feel like dead ends — but the spectacle makes the ride worth it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The First Berserker: Khazan delivers a rewarding hardcore action experience, appealing even to players unfamiliar with Dungeon & Fighter. Emphasizing mastery over its deep combat systems, the game offers increasingly satisfying gameplay the more time players invest. While some may expect similarities to FromSoftware titles, its design is more in line with Team Ninja’s Nioh series, delivering a fast-paced and technical challenge.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Reminiscent of French Symbolist literature, Mio: Memories in Orbit masterfully weaves an ambiguous, poetic narrative into intricate Metroidvania exploration. While the story remains elusive, the game’s artistic sensibility and elegant level design create a deeply immersive experience that rewards patience. For players who cherish atmospheric storytelling and the thrill of discovery, this journey through a rusting ark offers a perfect balance of aesthetic beauty and genre satisfaction.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Once Upon a Katamari successfully preserves the essential fun of rolling a ball and sticking everything to it, while also adding a delightful new layer by having players travel through various time periods. As the first new Katamari series title in 14 years, it serves as a welcome gift for long-time fans.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battlefield 6 is a 'well-made' FPS that leaves its controversial predecessors behind by returning to the fundamentals. However, the series' signature strategic depth, born from forming frontlines through teamwork and objective control, has been traded for an arcade-shooter feel that emphasizes individual skill. While the intuitive combat is undeniably fun, for long-time fans, this creates a fundamental sense of alienation, leaving the impression of a 'different game' that has lost its core identity.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden 4 inherits and evolves the series' identity by blending PlatinumGames' fresh approach with Team Ninja's familiar style. However, it carries the double-edged sword risk of feeling disjointed.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Sword of the Sea is a poetic adventure, carried by smooth movement and enchanting music. Though it draws on familiar elements from the developer’s past titles, the result feels cohesive and rewarding, especially for longtime fans.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While the gameplay follows a safe path as a faithful homage to Paper Mario, the game truly shines through its witty narrative filled with black humor and satire. Hidden behind its innocent visuals is a bittersweet 'fairytale for adults' that is well worth the experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    While the typical cleaning game centers on 'how' to provide satisfaction through diverse and intense mechanics, Undusted: Letters from the Past distinguishes itself by focusing on 'why.' The game delivers a compelling story and message by asking: out of countless old objects, what makes this particular one so vital to restore?
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Borderlands 4 is not merely a refinement of its predecessors' flaws; it is the series' greatest masterpiece, presenting the future of the franchise through three monumental innovations: a seamless open world, multidimensional combat, and a farming system of infinite possibilities.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Marathon is a solid title that leverages Bungie's veteran expertise to offset the extraction genre's inherent stress with highly rewarding co-op combat. However, its steep learning curve and lack of user-friendly onboarding hinder its immense potential. While it is encouraging that the developers are actively listening to feedback, they must embrace a more approachable design to retain players and ensure the game's long-term survival.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    MOUSE: P.I. For Hire perfectly blends classic animation aesthetics with exhilarating shooter action. Despite limited post-game content, its highly satisfying gunplay and solid level design make it an irresistible experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds 2 is the perfect game for players who want to traverse a broken world with a humorous vibe, engaging with strange people and bizarre events. If you enjoyed the first game, there's no question you'll love this one. And even if you were lukewarm on the original, this experience is guaranteed to be a significant improvement.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The concept was brilliant, and the gameplay was polished. But the game's second half, in its refusal to hold back, aggressively undermines everything that made it great. It's a shame such a lack of restraint ruined its potential.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Atelier Yumia takes a distinctly different direction from previous entries in the Atelier series, aiming for a format closer to that of a traditional JRPG. With a more serious and weighty narrative, real-time action combat, and expanded open-world exploration elements, the game attempts to carve out a new path for the franchise. While there are some shortcomings—such as clunky controls and a lack of clear content guidance—it successfully captures enough charm to appeal to newcomers to the series.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It's amazing how such a unique art style can be achieved in pixel graphics. Not only do the main characters stand out, but even the characters appearing in each episode have their own charm, making it easy to get immersed in the strange events unfolding.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It’s a remake that gives wings to a timeless masterpiece. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined makes a 40-year-old series feel incredibly accessible for newcomers, and honestly, it moved me deeply.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Reanimal delivers a grotesque and compelling horror experience reminiscent of the Little Nightmares series, set against a haunting Nordic backdrop. While brief and somewhat pricey, the intense atmosphere and Friend's Pass feature make this unsettling adventure well worth the journey for fans of the genre.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly remake is a highly successful title that delivers refined horror through upgraded visuals and delicate sound design. While there is some repetition due to the inherent limitations of the original classic, the dynamic improvements to the camera combat and the deeply emotional narrative brilliantly offset these minor flaws. It is highly recommended for J-horror fans who appreciate eerie lore and a tension-filled atmosphere.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a long-awaited return for fans of the series. It has kept up with the latest trends and made the game accessible to everyone, while maximizing the thrill of fighting games with unique systems.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    An unusual game that makes you fall in love with a virtual dog without using any dialogue or text. If you're a dog lover, you'll find yourself immersed in the heartfelt cliché of being saved by the dog you chose to save.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It’s a game that retains all the core characteristics of a classic JRPG, with some minor improvements that make it more accessible for modern players. If you’re a JRPG fanatic, looking to deepen your understanding of the genre, or simply missed the chance to play it back in the day, it’s well worth checking out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Shotgun Cop Man is a platformer shooter that, while somewhat underwhelming, still manages to offer a reasonably enjoyable experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dying Light: The Beast delivers sequel-worthy improvements, with smoother story progression, more engaging side quests, scarier nights, and even sharper combat feedback and gore. For me, it surpasses the second game in sheer fun.

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