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For 4,638 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 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
Score distribution:
  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
    • 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.
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