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For 4,638 reviews, this publication has graded:
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  • 23% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Game Dev Tycoon
Lowest review score: 20 QUByte Classics: Thunderbolt Collection by PIKO
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  1. Positive: 2,864 out of 4638
  2. Mixed: 1,696 out of 4638
  3. Negative: 78 out of 4638
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls: Legends
    The Elder Scrolls: Legends is really good CCG that cleverly milks the Elder Scrolls universe and turns it into an entertaining card game. Legends feels quite different from Hearthstone both because of the Lane mechanics but also the two-attribute deck building that brings more variety to the game. The game's Magicka (the equivalent of Mana) doesn't stop at 10 like it does at Hearthstone, so decks that play for the long game can get to play more expensive cards more easily, which can be a lot of fun. I've been enjoying playing through the campaign and (being a Skyrim fan) playing with all the Shouts and the Dragons. While I'm not going to desert Hearthstone for Legends, I like jumping from one to the other since they give me different kinds of challenges and tickle different parts of the brain. Overall, Elder Scrolls: Legends is a card game definitely worth your time and one that has a lot of potential to get even better.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Loop Hero
    Loop Hero feels like a game that was always intended for mobile, and the conversion from Playdigious is almost perfect. At a fraction of what it costs on other platforms, not only does Loop Hero feel right at home on mobile, but it is the best version of the game. It is going to be a mainstay on my iOS homescreens for a long time. I just hope portrait mode can be added eventually because it would make Loop Hero absolutely perfect on mobile.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    UnderMine
    It’s very well-constructed and polished to an impressive degree. But it doesn’t do anything particularly unexpected, and for some people that may be enough to make them want to take a pass.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp
    Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is one of those remakes that maybe does too much in some ways while doing too little in others, but the quality of the original games shines through brightly. I have some mild issues with the visuals and technical performance, but what is great about these games, the tactical gameplay, can’t really be hindered by that kind of thing.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth
    While the game doesn’t do a whole lot to shake up the formula and its story is going to be largely nonsensical to those unfamiliar with the somewhat vintage Record of Lodoss War property, the controls are tight, the pacing is brisk, and the map designs are strong. It’s a very pleasant Metroidvania experience, and the six or so hours it takes to finish go by in a flash. Those who love Symphony of the Night in particular will find this game wonderfully familiar in all the best ways. I doubt it will inspire many imitators of its own, but it’s very well-done.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Radiant Defense
    It's refreshing to find a game that respects your intelligence, money, and time. All the better that it's good fun, too.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Earthcore: Shattered Elements - Epic Card Battle Game (TCG)
    Even though it's not a perfect game, especially in some of the UI choices and the game's dark palette, this is a game I recommend without hesitation to any CCG player or any player who enjoys beautiful and clever games.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    YO-KAI WATCH Wibble Wobble
    Yo-Kai Watch Wibble Wobble may have a few quirks but dedicated puzzle gamers, especially those who have some interest in the overall franchise, owe it to themselves to give it a shot.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dungeons of Dreadrock
    It’s a quality game with a very affordable ad removal fee, and we’re not so swimming in dungeon-plunging riches that we should pass that kind of thing up just because of some slightly wonky controls.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    They Need To Be Fed
    A smart, simple, and endearing platformer. The core mechanic might sound a little abstract, but don't let that get in your way.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Blockheads
    On an iPhone or iPad, the 2-D, side-scrolling block-based sandbox is a winning formula, and The Blockheads is the most well-executed, true-to-Minecraft game I've had the pleasure to experience on iOS.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pocket City
    You might make it a personal mission to progress through the quests that help to build your knowledge of the game while also having you build certain things or upgrade them to bring new mechanics into play. Or you might just want to keep zoning areas, building roads and just increasing your population to as big a number as possible. Ultimately it doesn’t really matter how you play Pocket City, I think you’ll have a blast regardless.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sky Force 2014
    Sky Force 2014 wears two faces. If you simply play it for free without sinking any money into it, it's a beautiful, fun, very grindy shooter experience. If you buy the IAPs, you get a considerably more friendly experience that is easily among the top five original shoot-em-ups on iOS, yet still not without a couple of faults owed to its free-to-play design.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus
    This isn’t just a good foundation for what I hope will be a regular branch of the Pokemon tree from here on out. Pokemon Legends: Arceus is also a very fun RPG adventure. No, it’s not the Pokemon: Breath of the Wild that some may have been hoping for, but if you love the world of Pokemon it’s hard to imagine not being at least a little awed by this interesting new spin on the series. It’s still a very accessible game that aims to be enjoyed by young kids, so don’t expect anything fancy in terms of writing or a high level of challenge. Rather, this is a new, exciting way to have a Pokemon experience that makes me thrilled for what we might see in the future.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Early Bird
    I'm satisfied with my time with Early Bird, and it's more than just another also-ran bird game. I just don't know if we'll see it soaring up the charts for long.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bee Leader
    The whole package is a visual treat with a real knack for design, and it's also a fun, fresh game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Donut County
    Donut County provides a lot of what people are always saying they want more of from their mobile games: a new and unique world, a compelling story and interesting mechanics you don’t see in tons of other titles.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Thimbleweed Park
    I couldn't put Thimbleweed Park down until I finished the whole thing, and while I have some issues with pieces of its narrative and a puzzle or two, I'd still highly recommend the game. Thanks to its difficulty options, I don't even have to add a qualifier on there, but you'll get the most from the game if you have some adventure game experience already. Thimbleweed Park isn't exactly a 1990s LucasArts game in 2017, but it is what a 2017 game would look like from the people that made those games, and I think that's a lot more interesting than just diving for happy memories.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lies of P
    Lies of P feels like a greatest hits Souls cover album by a band that is amazing at improvising and making everything fit in perfectly. It feels like the closest you can get to an actual FromSoftware game by an external developer, and it is one of the best games of the year if you’re up for the challenge. Lies of P is polished, fun, and punishing through its levels and bosses with a gorgeous aesthetic. I want to see this team tackle more themes like Pinocchio in the future because they nailed it here, and it feels so good on Steam Deck.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
    If you’ve somehow managed to come this far without playing Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic, you’ll definitely want to dig into this. It’s a great port of an all-time classic RPG, one that handily stands the test of time. For Star Wars fans, it may well serve as the same oasis now that it did back in 2003. Even those who have played the game before may find a return trip worth embarking upon, particularly with how nicely it plays on the Switch.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's Full of Sparks
    Whether it’s the hilariously helpless sheep boss, or the way in which the developers never introduce too much mayhem in terms of environment-manipulating madness (a colorblind mode is even included for complete accessibility), It’s Full of Sparks impressed me throughout with how well thought out virtually all of its individual elements are. Whether the developers decide to experiment with more rhythmic, twitch-based platforming, or even do the opposite and emphasise some of the more lengthy levels and their elements of exploration and intrigue, there is so much potential in It’s Full of Sparks for refinement and expansion, despite a few minor flaws along the way.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MLB The Show 23
    With the proviso that the Switch version is the least impressive option in terms of presentation, MLB The Show 23 is a very easy game to recommend on its own merits. The improvements over last year’s version are modest outside of the excellent new Storylines mode, so it might be a tougher sell if you own MLB The Show 22, but that’s the nature of the yearly sports game beast. A solid-playing, well-rounded take on baseball with plenty to offer for any fan of the sport.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel's Midnight Suns
    While I wasn’t really sold on Marvel’s Midnight Suns pre-release, it has continued to impress me more as I played through the story, and it is chock full of a ton of optional content that will keep you busy for a very long time. It wasn’t a great experience around launch on PC, but Marvel’s Midnight Suns is well worth your time right now, and a joy to play on Steam Deck. It already felt like a perfect fit for Steam Deck from the start, and it has finally been fixed for Valve’s portable system with a recent update.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dojo Slash
    Dojo Slash is just plain fun, and for a nominal fee and hardly any IAP involved you can have a good old arcadey time.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Slice It!
    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed playing, and there is a strong "one more try" factor when aiming to get the most equal segment proportions possible.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
    Disgaea 7 picks things back up in a great way after the stumbling of the sixth installment. It’s a big silly game with a big silly heart, pulling you in with its approachable nature and then sending you down a deep, dark hole of systems to play with. Disgaea fans often spend hundreds of hours playing each game. Some of those games deserve that, and some perhaps don’t. This one? It’s worth spending a ton of time with, so long as you aren’t wholly burnt out on the franchise’s antics already.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slingshot Racing
    Slingshot Racing is a fresh take on racing games and is a shining example of a game that's well-suited to the touch screen and the mobile nature of iOS devices.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Junk Jack X
    Otherwise, Junk Jack X is really just more of the same that made the original an iOS darling. Sure, there are more items to craft, more enemies to fight and more elements to explore in your randomly generated world but the core exploration concepts are the same.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Darkside (2012)
    I would have unequivocally recommended Darkside if it cost any reasonable amount. However, considering you can download it for free, you have no excuse not to check out this most excellent arcade shooter.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Bardbarian
    Bardbarian is a game that just feels right in a lot of ways, and with a low price on top of that, you really need to pick it up, post haste.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hook Worlds
    If you ever felt intimidated by Rocketcat's previous hooking games, or you're already an established hooker looking for a new fix, then you'll want to give Hook Worlds a shot.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Thumpies
    An amazingly creative game, and thanks to the multiple difficulty levels should be approachable enough for kids and challenging enough for adults.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kard Combat
    But looks aren't everything, and thankfully Kard Combat makes up for its weak points with a great personality.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shaun the Sheep: Home Sheep Home 2
    A solid buy and one that will keep you smiling at your phone or iPad for hours.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Quell Memento
    While not perfect, - the somewhat drawn out nature of the early stages of the game can be a little boring for folks who pick up on this sort of thing quickly, Quell:Memento is certainly worth checking out, especially if you like a little personality with your puzzlers.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Thief
    Star Thief feels like one heck of a demo. I'm looking forward to playing the whole game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pandemic: The Board Game
    Whether you are an iOS board game fan or a puzzle game fanatic, Pandemic: The Board Game deserves a look. It is a tight, focused package that demonstrates some of the best that tabletop and iOS design can offer.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yomi
    Yomi has a solid foundation to it, and any card game fanatic should dive in and give it a try.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Almightree: The Last Dreamer
    Almightree strikes a great balance in providing challenge and approachability and comes easily recommended.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Nightmare Cooperative
    If you have a taste for the surprisingly methodical, The Nightmare Cooperative rewards planning, coordination, and calculation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reckless Racing 3
    The game does a great job at balancing out being loose and chaotic with not feeling out of control, and that's what makes this worth checking out.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
    If I try to view this game without regard to the history behind it, I THINK I can still say its an amazing game. Couple that with the fantastic edit job with a bunch of new features and this is a fantastic app for anyone looking for a fantasy RPG adventure that works best in long unbroken stints.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions
    If you're a fellow Star Wars fan, search your feelings you know it to be true, is there ever really a bad time to indulge in games paying homage to that galaxy far, far away?
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Loot & Legends
    It feels like the perfect fit for a tablet and feels well designed and quite polished.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dungeon of the Endless
    That's really what Dungeon Of The Endless comes down to: time. It's a matter of how much time you're willing to invest in the game in order to get the most out of it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Circa Infinity
    Circa Infinity is a game that may not look like much in the screenshots, but if you like twitch-y arcade games and outside-the-box platformers I can basically guarantee you’ll fall in love with this.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gleylancer
    Whether you want to experience a heretofore hard-to-obtain classic or just like quality shoot-em-ups, Gleylancer is an excellent choice. Ratalaika has done a nice job providing quality emulation and a strong suite of features for this release, and the new modern mode really does provide a distinct feel from the included original. It’s well-worth picking up, providing an excellent value relative to other retro re-releases on the Switch.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    No Man's Sky
    I remember thinking how No Man’s Sky was a fantastic experience for exploring planets and listening to brilliant music right from the start, but seeing how many were understandably let down by the initial release. Since then, it has continued to only get better and better while releasing on more platforms. It now more than ever justifies its asking price. As someone who owns just about every version of the game physically and digitally, No Man’s Sky is one of the best Switch games of the year, and I can’t wait to see how it evolves over time alongside the other versions of the game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sophstar
    I was really surprised at how good Sophstar turned out to be, especially given the reasonable price. It’s a very fun shooter that is easy to learn but with enough depth to please veterans, and includes enough modes, options, and extras to keep you playing for a long time. I wish the soundtrack had a little more kick to it and I suppose it doesn’t really do anything dramatically novel, but otherwise I am hard-pressed to find much fault in this game. A virtual must-have for shoot-em-up fans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
    The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow sticks to the standards of the adventure genre enough that you have to have at least some interest in the genre to enjoy it, but provided you do it is an absolute treat. The setting is the star here, and what a star it turns out to be. Add in some reasonably challenging but fair puzzles, excellent production values, and a good interface, and you’ve got another great release from Wadjet Eye Games.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails
    The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails is a fast-paced action-RPG with plenty of pick-up-and-play appeal, and one that fans of the genre won’t want to miss. The writing is sharp, the characters are interesting, the action is hot, and the boss battles are excellent. Fans of the middle era of Ys games in particular will want to put this at the front of their wishlist, as it does a great job of capturing the spirit of those feisty affairs.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery
    Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is the perfect game to unwind with thanks to its amazing writing, charm, and great soundtrack. It isn’t too long though so keep that in mind. It absolutely is worth the asking price on Switch, and I hope it does eventually either get touch support or an iPad version. It was released in a very busy period, but I feel like Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is exactly what I needed with so many long games taking up my time.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
    What surprised me the most about Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is how it managed to perfectly blend its varied cast, gorgeous visuals, amazing audio almost throughout its four hours or so runtime. Despite not having any prior attachment to these characters, parts of it made me feel nostalgic. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley isn’t going to be for everyone, but I enjoyed the relaxed exploration and simple puzzles here. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley has been a good relaxing experience to play as a break from the more-involved RPGs recently.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blueprint 3D
    If you're down with small and charming experiences, though, Blueprint 3D deserves a look.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack
    In my opinion, the games in this trilogy get a little better with each installment, but they more or less fall into the same ballpark of quality. Perhaps less accessible than the Ryza games, but well worth diving into for RPG fans.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Islets
    Islets is a gorgeous, enjoyable example of the Metroidvania genre that feels in some ways like a throwback to the pre-Souls era in how it is set up and the tone it pursues. While it doesn’t make any substantial changes to the formula outside of its entertaining flying sections, it’s refreshingly solid all-around. Those on the hunt for a new game in this genre would do well to consider Islets.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Spell Sword
    With some elbow grease and a good once over, Spellsword could easily earn a permanent spot on my iPhone. It's really that good.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
    Atelier Ryza 3 has the difficult job of ending the story of the franchise’s break-out star, and it manages this task very well. At the same time, its ambitions feel like they’re a little too big for the Switch hardware at times, leading to some technical issues that might make you want to check out another version instead. It will be interesting to see where the Atelier series goes from here. This amazing journey we’ve been on that concludes with this dynamite RPG will certainly be a hard one to top.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sneaky Sneaky
    It has charm, style, and a great art style that screams franchise material.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hunters: Episode One
    It's a good title, but its lack of innovation in anything except its content delivery keeps it from being great.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dynamite Jack
    I just can't recommend Dynamite Jack enough. It isn't the prettiest game on the platform, but it's a shining example of a port done right.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DropMix
    While I highly recommend DropMix as an awesome game to experience, it comes with some caveats. First, this is a party game first and foremost so if you don’t have at least one other person to play with, there will be a lot of enjoyment left on the table. Second, the amount of tracks the base game comes with is a bit low, and currently expansion packs are really hard to come by. There’s also the fact that with a large amount of genres represented, there’s a fairly good chance you’ll have a lot of cards with tracks that you just don’t know or care for. On this last point, however, I implore you to give the game a chance: that track you play from a song you may not care for might work really well with whatever other Frankenstein mix you’re making.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)
    I'm having an absolutely fabulous time playing Need For Speed Most Wanted. It's not the deepest racer in the world, but I've never felt that arcade racers need to come with loads of depth as they're all about just driving cars you'll never be able to afford, going fast as you can, and rapid-firing "that was awesome" moments: Three things Most Wanted totally nails in my book.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alive 4-ever RETURNS
    Alive 4-Ever RETURNS is easily recommended for dual-stick shooter fans, and a must-have for fans of the original game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Asphalt 5
    Asphalt 5 definitely delivers on the fun meter. The controls and content really makes this a racer accessible to everyone.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
    I suspect most people will be more than satisfied with just one of the two games, but for the diehards and gamers who missed out on the first one, Pacific Skies is the one to get.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
    It is rare for me to pre-order the limited edition of a game I’ve gotten for review 2 minutes into playing it for the first time, but here we are. Coffee Talk Episode 2 isn’t a huge change or upgrade from the original, but it didn’t need to be one. It is an easy recommendation if you enjoy relaxing games, coffee, and want to brew up some for interesting characters. I hope we get more from this world in a few years in a potential third entry. For now, it is time to mix dri.. I mean brew coffee and change lives.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Bring Me Sandwiches!!
    It's amusing, varied, highly entertaining and excellent value for a dollar.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Terraria
    While by no means a replacement for the full PC version of Terraria, this pint-sized iteration is an effortless recommendation.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Hacker
    Above all else though, The Hacker does a great job at making you feel like a bad ass international hacker, which is what it should really all be about anyway.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Le Havre: The Harbor
    If you're a fan of board games, you kinda owe it to yourself to pick this one up. I'm usually adverse to the idea of playing a board game on my iPhone but this actually went swimmingly well. It's a solid package and one that will keep your inner entrepreneur happy for hours on end.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Fates Forever
    Fates Forever is ultimately quite the fun game, and that's because, well, it's a MOBA and it doesn't go too far outside the beaten path of what the genre has dictated.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!
    While some of the technical issues are disappointing, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! is an easy recommendation if you have an Apple Arcade subscription. The structure of the game perfectly suits the service, and I hope it gets updated over time to bring in new content and fix some of the issues. If you don’t have an Apple Arcade subscription yet but enjoyed Pocket Card Jockey on 3DS, this is the best reason to check the service out.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience
    Overall, there’s a lot to like with GT Racing 2 but the upgrade timers and forced linearity of the campaign mode really bring down an otherwise fun experience. Obviously racing aficionados will want to check it out, but I think GT Racing 2 is also approachable enough that novices can get into the mix.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    CRUSH!
    You probably already have at least one falling block puzzle game on your device, but you may want to make room for one more.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Espgaluda II -Be Ascension. The Third Bright Stone of Birth-
    Oddly, the online leaderboards for the Score Attack mode seem to be non-functional at the moment. Hopefully those kick in sooner rather than later, as players will eventually want to migrate over to comparing with each other. Even without that feature functioning, Espgaluda II is another highly-affordable conversion of one of the better arcade bullet hell shooters.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Tiny Tower
    Tiny Tower is another great, free game from the guys at NimbleBit, and you should definitely check it out. Just try not to get too caught up in the lives of your little Bitizens – it's important to put the game down once in a while.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beneath a Steel Sky: Remastered
    While the PC version game has been available for free over the years, the iPhone version is a worthy conversion for fans and newcomers to the series.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Foodies
    I was surprised by just how much I immediately enjoyed the game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tower of Fortune
    Tower Of Fortune may not have the progression elements, compelling story, or depth of its meatier RPG brethren, but it has all the stats, levels, loot, triumph, and tragedy a RPG fan needs for on-the-go gaming.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sometimes You Die
    With a core mechanic as simple as climbing over the fallen bodies of your past incarnations, Sometimes is fun, unique, and memorable.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
    It’s not quite as novel, but No More Heroes 2 has the same swagger and charm that permeated the original. I wouldn’t recommend skipping the original title, but if you enjoy it you will certainly be happy with this follow-up. The Switch port is solid and helps address most of the technical issues the Wii version had. Good, stupid fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Railroads!
    The only aspect that might put some off, is in how Sid Meier’s Railroads isn’t as deep as many other games in the genre. Barring that, Sid Meier’s Railroads is an easy recommendation for everyone even remotely interested in train management and simulation games.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Little Luca
    Little Luca is a charming, innovative and downright beautiful game – nay, piece of art – that no iOS user should be without.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sword of Xolan
    Sword of Xolan is a fun platformer with great controls and a good variety of enemies. While it's not perfect, it's definitely a great choice for anyone who loves platforming on mobile.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Coral Island
    Right now, Coral Island has a fantastic base to build on, but it feels lacking in ways that become obvious as you play more. I know it left Steam Early Access to hit 1.0 and launch on consoles, but it still feels like it needed a bit more of its roadmap before I can recommend it without caveats. The asking price is lower than I expected given everything it has right now, and if you’re ok chipping away at it slowly and taking your time, you will find a lot to love here. Despite the few technical issues, it is a joy to play on Steam Deck, but I feel like it left early access prematurely.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
    If you enjoy the LEGO games, this is one of the best ones ever. If you fell off the series because it felt like it was treading water, this might be the one to bring you back. And if you’ve never played one before, here is a great place to start. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a fantastic game, and serves as proof that TT Games can still serve up some surprises in this long-in-the-tooth franchise. It also runs very well on the Switch relative to other LEGO games, which is just another feather in its cap.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Florence
    Experience-centric games like That Dragon, Cancer [$4.99], Gone Home and others have found massive audiences of people who love the experimental side of gaming that focuses more on conveying emotions than they do high scores. If those are the sorts of things you're into, chances are you're going to wish Florence didn't end so soon.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Run Roo Run
    Run Roo Run isn't the most original game ever, but it takes the best out of a lot of worlds, and then owns that stuff. Its entertaining in big or small chunks, and those challenge levels are a whole new world of hurt. Give it a shot.
    • 82 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is an easy game of the year contender so far. While I still need a bit of time to test the online when cross play is available from launch day, the gameplay is sublime and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 looks and sounds superb across the board. Having played it on PS5 and Steam Deck with cross progression, I don’t recommend playing it on Valve’s handheld right now. It gets an easy recommendation on PS5 though. I will be updating this with a full score once I’ve gotten enough time with the multiplayer and some patches. [Impressions]
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cave Bowling
    Cave Bowling is a fun physics game that comes packed with everything we've come to expect of Donut Games. My only real nitpick is I wish it came loaded with Game Center, as Donut Games' web-based scoring system leaves much to be desired.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sigma
    Sigma is a brilliant looking match 3 game of top notch quality.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pocket Legends
    But for those willing, Pocket Legends is an extremely rewarding experience that has easily provided me with some of the best online gameplay on the iPhone to date.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Robot Wants Kitty
    I'll fully admit that I'm a total sucker for anything that vaguely follows the Metroidvania formula. Something deep inside of my genetic code just loves navigating a maze-like mixture of corridors and platforms with more areas becoming unlocked as I collect new skills, weapons, and abilities. Robot Wants Kitty plays in to this perfectly, even integrating my love for cats.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Polymer
    The game draws me in because it lets me be creative. It's freeing to play a puzzle game that lets the player decide when a piece is finished.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Duet Game
    Duet is good—very good. It's not flawless, but neither does it expect you to be. This isn't an endless strive for a few more moments of perfection. The dance allows a few missteps, and doesn't it feel incredible when you get it just right?
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    CLARC
    So, I'm simply going to add the proviso that if you absolutely never want to see a block puzzle again in your life, you probably won't be too thrilled here. The rest of you should check this game out.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sproggiwood
    While I've got a couple of quibbles with it, Sproggiwood is a fantastically well-rounded take on the roguelike genre. It's challenging, rewarding, forgiving, and charming all at once.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Solitairica
    I quite recommend Solitairica if you enjoy roguelikes, card games, and/or card game roguelike hybrids. I'm glad this game finally hit mobile, because it's a perfect fit for the platform, and while the solitaire core may be a bit frustrating to deal with at times, the game is overall a very strong experience. And seriously, if you need an excuse to zone out for hours on end, Solitairica may just be the best game you can play right now to do that.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
    For its asking price, Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is worth getting if the premise sounds interesting to you. Some aspects of the gameplay could’ve been better explained, but I enjoyed my time with Shotgun King on Switch. I hope potential future updates add some accessibility options though because I feel like most will give up before unlocking anything meaningful.
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