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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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    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fist Face Fight
    The balance at work in Fist Face Fight is one between challenge and length. It's further confused by an IAP system that doesn't take into account the lack of consumable uses. If you can set that aside, however, and rise to the challenge, there is a great lot of fun to be had.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hard Lines
    Don't write this off as just another knockoff. Hard Lines takes the formula further with six great game modes. Yes, you can play Snake mode, where your line grows ever longer as you gobble up glowy things.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
    Despite the combat being a bit repetitive, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a highly enjoyable experience on the whole. The presentation is distinct and fantastically-realized, the story is well-written and genuinely interesting, and the moment-to-moment gameplay is solid. Action-heads looking for their next challenge aren’t going to get what they’re after here, but both fans of adventure games and the Bayonetta characters and world should be more than satisfied.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nuclear Blaze
    Provided you don’t mind the fact that Nuclear Blaze ends just when it feels like it’s really getting going, this is an enjoyable action game I wouldn’t be shy about boosting. It looks good, plays well, has a lot of clever ideas, and really great pacing. There are some moments of frustration, but they’re fleeting and add texture to the experience. I wish there were more to it, but that’s really mainly down to how much I like what is already here.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Paul & Percy
    The controls are mostly swipe-based and work fine.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Air Twister
    As someone who still enjoys firing up Space Harrier now and then for some kicks, I had a fantastic time playing Air Twister. Don’t come into it expecting it to push the rail shooter genre to new levels. It’s very similar to the original in terms of pure mechanics and overall length. The presentation is wild, and you sure can’t say the game goes halfway on throwing imaginative stage designs at you. The average player might find this a bit too slight an experience, and I’m not sure the extras add much in that regard, but if you love rail shooters I think you’ll find Air Twister to be an audiovisual trip worth taking.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Armada - Galactic War
    Its destruction serves as the overall objective to achieve victory in Armada.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Air Mail
    The advanced control requires a good bit of practice to get it right, but should eventually be your control of choice.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    TITUS
    Darkly cynical fun, but fun nonetheless.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Times & Galaxy
    The worst thing you can say about Times & Galaxy is that it is very consistent in its mechanics, which means it falls to how well the writing clicks with you to keep your interest. I won’t say that every single scene had me glued to the Joy-Cons, but I think as a whole it’s worth a look for those on the hunt for an unorthodox adventure game. I had a good time with it, and I think it has a nice thing going with its basic loop. If you like the sound of its premise and are in the mood for some silliness, you’ll want to your nearest newssta… er, eShop, and grab a copy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead In Bermuda
    It’s definitely a difficult game, but I was enamored by it, and at this point I desperately just want to conquer it and get more of the bizarre story.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Joust Legend
    The idea is great, the execution of the main mechanics is exactly where it needs to be, but I really feel like certain elements, especially multiplayer, could really bring this game to the next level. Even as it stands, however, Joust Legend is definitely worth your time and money.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Evoland
    It rides hard on the novelty of its gimmick, but when a gimmick is as good as Evoland's, the outcome is still a pretty cool game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Umurangi Generation
    Overall, Umurangi Generation on Nintendo Switch is one of the biggest surprises in recent years for me. I definitely regret not playing it sooner on PC. If you enjoy sandbox style games with lots of replayability, photo modes, and photography, this is the game for you. It is best played on PC thanks to the technical issues but I’d be lying if I said this isn’t one of my favorite games of 2021 on Nintendo Switch. Hopefully it does well enough to get a physical release.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Adventurer Workshop
    Adventurer Workshop is a game worth playing. It may wear its inspirations on its sleeve, but it's something new, something fun and challenging. You can let out your inner adventurer in other games; Adventurer Workshop gives your inner artisan a chance to shine.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Long Way Home
    With my headphones in and the music on, the feeling of loneliness was so visceral that I found myself actually missing my chats with the wrist computer.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition
    Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a great way to play this beloved cult classic, especially for those who want a portable option. While you’ll get a smoother framerate on other platforms, this Switch version isn’t hard on the eyes by any means. The improvements are welcome without overstepping, making the game very easy to get into despite its vintage. If you haven’t played it before, it’s worth trying out. Who knows? You might join the folks clamoring for that sequel. And if you have played it before, I’m sure I don’t need to twist your arm to convince you of the merits of a return trip.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Have a Nice Death
    With a charming personality, stylish assortment of options and techniques, challenging battles with bosses and grunts alike, and spot-on controls, Have A Nice Death is another excellent entry in the roguelite genre for the Switch. Its teeth may be a little too sharp for some and its level designs get tired way too quickly, but I think anyone who has any affection for the genre will find plenty to love here.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Toad Rider
    Toad Rider puts a fun, challenging, and fair spin on one of gaming's most notorious levels that any fan of endless runners should enjoy.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zenge
    If the idea of solving concepts by sliding things into place excites you, you'll probably enjoy Zenge and the whimsical presentation it drags along with it. Otherwise, stay away from this relatively low key zen-like experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lightopus
    While the lack of a story may turn some folks off, it may not be that important. The more I played, the more I realized that Lightopus isn't a game of destinations; it's a game about journeys. Each play through is a new and somewhat unique adventure through this beautiful world.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Flick Golf Extreme!
    It's still as enjoyable as the first and considering the game already makes use of slightly weird physics and non-traditional gameplay, the 'extreme' version is a better representation of what Flick Golf is all about: a casual, leaderboard driven golf game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tchia
    Tchia has something to it. I don’t think it’s the most fully-formed and properly fleshed-out open world game by any means, but I also don’t think that’s the main priority of it. This is a window to the place, the life experiences, the culture that the people behind it know so well. This Switch port carries itself well enough, though there are some noticeable visual flaws at times. Don’t come to this looking for a Pacific Island take on Breath of the Wild, because it isn’t that even if it sometimes resembles it. It’s Tchia. And it’s good.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
    RCT 3 is a great strategy simulation game that gives you plenty of freedom to build the park of your dreams (and of your visitors' nightmares).
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Frank the Dillo
    Having said all that, Frank the Dillo is a great way to pass the time if you're looking for a golf-like game. It could use a few tweaks and some more content, but it works just fine all the same.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kinectimals
    Most of the parts of the original game, which worked for kids apparently, is fairly well translated in this version. And even though it lacks 1:1 body-to-game interaction, I think a solid connection can still be formed between digital cat and real, whiny "Give Me A Pet" kid.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crash Mayhem
    While it may be easy to say Crash Mayhem is a simple copy-and-paste job of the Burnout series by looking at screenshots, you'd be entirely wrong. Crash Mayhem is certainly derivative of Burnout (and especially Crash), but adds its own flavor and features that make it stand out on its own.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mower Ride
    A simple, arcade-style game that should appeal to a wide variety of high-score fans. It has a surprising amount of production value for a game of its type, most of the objects are animated, the character deaths feature amusing flying people and the shadows from clouds and planes add a nice touch.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
    Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a remake of higher effort than it may initially appear as, with a laundry list of improvements both obvious and subtle to bring a game that was already solid to begin with up to the modern standards of the series. As with many other Kirby games, it offers a wide array of things to do and mechanics to play with, and the multiplayer option adds some spice for those who can make use of it. It’s a very workmanlike game in many regards, and it’s not likely to convince those not already charmed by the pink puff. But that is often the role that Kirby finds himself occupying, and it’s one that he wears as smartly as he does his little red shoes.
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