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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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    • 80 Critic Score
    Primal Flame
    Primal Flame could start a whole new genre if it wanted. A 'la Flappy Bird and it's 101 clones, I wouldn't be surprised if this ushered in a wave of ‘Strike-a-match-and-avoid-evil-falling-leaves’ games because it completely sucked me in. Like the proverbial moth to the flame, you could say.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Dawn of Isles
    Dawn of Isles is a gorgeously crafted mobile MMO. With a delightful art style, plenty to see and do, and countless rewards and achievements to reap, it’s a true testament to how far mobile graphics have advanced in such a short time.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Orions 2
    Fans of Puzzle Quest and Magic: The Gathering will likely find Orions 2's gameplay pretty irresistible. The learning curve is a bit steeper than the aforementioned titles, but after a few rounds with the card battles, you'll find yourself right at home.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Catapult King
    With 64 levels to play and more promised on the way, Catapult King really does give you a lot to do. And that's before you mention the dragon fights that come later down the line. Wait, did I mention those?
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Glider Classic
    Glider is just a great little game with a lot of personality.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Highway Runners
    It's the kind of game you can turn on and go for a quick coin run in, or get lost for an hour trying to acquire a new level. It's aesthetics are retro enough to draw in a crowd, but not overly cloying to the point where it feels like it's a knockoff. It definitely has room for improvement, but it hits a sweet spot for sure (it even has scanlines and a monitor overlay effect!). A lot of love was poured into the creation of this project, and it shows.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Strikers: Battle League
    If you’re interested in Mario Strikers: Battle League for multiplayer, you’ll likely be happy with what you get here. The core gameplay is fast and highly enjoyable, and the game has just about any kind of multiplayer set-up you’d want covered. Those looking to play alone will unfortunately find the game lacking in things to do, with its main solo content easily completed within an hour or two. Pair that with a light roster and very little in the way of interesting things to unlock, and you end up with a solid game that feels like it could have been so much more.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Alien Space Retro
    If you were already a fan of the original game, then the new goodies in Alien Space Retro are certainly worth checking out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    4Towers Onslaught: Combo TD
    A solid tower defense game which rewards intelligent play, has a lot of depth and improves on the aesthetics of its earlier version.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Blendoku
    There's no barrier to entry here, with one exception: this isn't a game that's ever likely to get a color blind mode. Otherwise, though, anyone can play Blendoku, and play it freely. All you need to be able to do is drag a square from one position to another.
    • 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.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    The Abduction of Bacon at Dawn, the Chronicles of a Brave Rooster
    In the end, it’s an enjoyable platformer with great production values and good pacing. In my mind that’s more than enough to be worth a recommendation.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Asteroids: Recharged
    What it adds up to is a fresh version of Asteroids with a few additions and alterations to keep things spicy for those who have exhausted the original while still retaining the core elements that made the game worth revisiting forty years later in the first place. Asteroids: Recharged is a great score attack game, but even those who can’t get into chasing those higher numbers will find enjoyment in clearing its tough set of challenges. Another solid success for the Recharged line, a series of games I’m increasingly finding worth paying attention to.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Connectrode
    Connectrode is everything I look for in a puzzle game. The game design is smart, and strikingly creative.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MiniGame Paradise
    While it certainly succeeds at creating a collection of games that are just as much fun if not more so than its previous title, the dreaded star currency makes a return.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Feral Fury
    Give Feral Fury a little time to get its teeth in you, and you'll find an excellent, challenging action game that's well-worth playing for hours on end.
    • 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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Terra Nil
    In its current state, Terra Nil is excellent, but it is held back by some bugs and glitches that required me to to replay specific portions of levels. It has a solid base for sure, and I look forward to playing it on and off over the coming weeks and months once patches arrive. I was already impressed with the concept and visuals in the reveal and demo, but I’m glad to see Terra Nil actually deliver in the final release. This is definitely an essential if you have a Netflix subscription despite the issues I ran into.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
    Ultimately, this is a pair of good remakes of two very strong games, and I can only hope this time we don’t have to say good-bye to Klonoa again when it’s all said and done.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & Doomknights
    Dungeons & Doomknights is a decent 8-bit adventure with its tongue planted so far into its cheek that it threatens to burst right through. Nami Tentou has done a nice job packaging it for the Switch, improving on its sometimes too-threadbare earlier efforts. Some collision issues and its tendency to go a little too over the top are the only real flies in this ointment, but those who can get into modern NES games will likely come away satisfied with this one.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Stealth Assassin
    Even with the controls, I haven't stopped playing Stealth Assassin which is a testament to what a quality game it is. So if you've dreamed of being a stealthy killer and can put up with some control wonkiness, at the very least give Stealth Assassin's free version a look.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mad Skills Motocross
    The simplest way I can put it is that Mad Skills Motocross is pure fun.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lock 'n' Load
    Even if you have an adverse reaction to IAP, Lock 'n' Load still offers a decent amount of content with more that can be eventually unlocked (even if it takes a long time).
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE 2K24
    Yearly sports games are always hard to recommend without caveats given how they sometimes don’t change much between releases, but Visual Concepts has gotten to a stage where the WWE 2K games are really good for the most part. WWE 2K24 has a few issues on Steam Deck holding it back, but is otherwise a very good portable wrestling experience. It is worth grabbing if you skipped the last few games for sure.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fallen EP-1
    Fallen could potentially become a great franchise as more episodes are delivered, but a few things, especially the jumpy camera angle changes and poorly translated dialogue, could stand to be improved.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lover Pretend
    If you’re after a more-relaxed and romantic slice-of-life story with some comedy sprinkled in, Lover Pretend is an otome game for you. This is definitely one of Aksys Games’ more interesting otome releases, and I hope there’s more to come from the cast and story in a potential fandisc or sequel. We need more slice-of-life and comedy in otome games.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gangstar Vegas
    The bottom line is, Gangstar Vegas is a great open-ended game, with lots of variety and lots to do, and will keep you playing.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Storm Casters
    Really, I know what Storm Casters is: a turbo-speed hack 'n slash game that's kinda shallow, but knows it and embraces it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Swift Revenge
    If you've been looking for a new endless runner, look no further than Swift Revenge. With a solid graphical style that's easy on the eyes, extremely tight controls, and a solid amount of variety, you'll have no problems spending an afternoon taking your revenge out on Doctor Crow.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rise of the Third Power
    By grounding its setting and keeping the scope of its story more personal (albeit with major consequences), Rise of the Third Power gets to really focus on each of its eight main characters. The nature of the plot means things are always moving, and as such the time just seems to fly away while playing. Its mechanics aren’t quite as impressive, but the combat system does seem to have had a lot of thought put into it in terms of trying not to waste the player’s time. Basically, this is more of a game for those looking to get into a good tale than those who want to crunch on some chewy, innovative mechanics. If you’re okay with that, you’ll definitely want to check this one out.
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