TrueGaming's Scores

  • Games
For 484 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 45% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Lowest review score: 30 eFootball 2022
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 10 out of 484
485 game reviews
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Guardians of the Galaxy offers a great gaming experience: fun story, good combat, good characterization and well done VA.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best installments to date, Modern Warfare brings the series back with an excellent campaign and a variety of co-op modes.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Entropy Centre demands a unique way of solving puzzles with the need to use a variety of tools to achieve your goal. The difficulty stops rising prematurely, but the overall experience is enjoyable, with silly interactions between the characters.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metro Exodus strikes a great balance between its open nature and linear design. it is a story-driven shooter at heart, but a modern one which has a lot of value and content to offer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Remnant II builds on the solid fundamentals of the original release, adding more details to the overall experience and supplementing it with more content.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy provides an essential bang for the buck as it has an authentic experience in store for platformers and indeed the long time fans of Crash Bandicoot.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Going back to this series after all those years felt like visiting an old friend after not meeting for a very long time. We were cautious about this visit, it turned out to be very satisfying. Neo The World Ends With You managed to retain the series magic and modernized it successfully.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A unique game in a vibrant world that is able to build on what was already successful in the first installment. It had been developed further in many aspects that present an unforgettable experience regardless of some noticeable camera issues and a few other weak missions.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Artful Escape is an exquisite experience in every aspect. The psychedelic nature of the story keeps things interesting, plus a visually appealing presentation and a great soundtrack.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Planet of Lana strikes a nice balance between its different aspects. Exploring the game's world is never dull with its appealing art style. Puzzles are varied and fun, with some thrilling encounters along the way.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Reanimal is yet another great creation brought to us by Tarsier Studios which vastly improves upon key elements found in the Little Nightmares series. It is indeed a fantastic experience for players who enjoy suspense horror, mystery and puzzle solving games.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!/Pikachu! is an enjoyable RPG but its the third time we've gone through it and the new elements didn't add anything to differentiate it from the previous one.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Scarlet Nexus provided an enjoyable and distinctive experience with an elaborate combat system and an interesting story, and it may be a step towards launching a series of Scarlet nexus games in the future.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: WWII offers a great balance between the old and new, back to it's roots with the WWII story and great gameplay, content from the new games makes this one of the best offers in the series recently.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Middle-Earth: Shadow of War adds a lot more to what was successful in its previous installment but the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Nonetheless, it still remains a great experience for RPG fans.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Judgment can be a bit of mixed bag with uneven pacing and tedious missions, on the other side an engaging story and solid combat made sure it is a worthwhile game for every Yakuza Fan.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake feels like a homage to the fans of this emotional story with beautiful visuals and denser environments. It's also the perfect time for those who didn't try it to join the fanbase.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This game is definitely a dream come true for Star Wars fans. Even if you are not one of them, do not miss out on this mix of thrilling battles and engaging exploration produced to a level which definitely proved that Respawn are one of the best developers in our current time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Valfaris is one of the best indie games to come this year. it has a pure, fun, old school action without the complexities of many modern games.Action is intense, challenge is smart, gameplay is rewarding, and pixel-art is truly amazing. The only thing we disliked is how enemies keep respawning in some areas. Still, the game is enjoyable from start to finish.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden 4 is a return to form for this series. Featuring the new hero Yakumo and the legendary ninja Ryu, the game delivers a brutal hack-and-slash experience, epic combat filled with action like a high-quality anime, challenging bosses and enemies, and fast-paced storylines that will keep you hooked until the end. A balance between beauty and violence befitting the Ninja Gaiden name.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kaze and the Wild Masks is a great homage to the classics of the genre. It has the appropriate proportions of variety and challenge with an excellent implementation of its aspects.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Touryst is an amazing game that will keep you invested at all times with a plethora of challenges and activities; there is a lot of fun to be had with this game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rollerdrome is Roll7 stepping out of their comfort zone and creating something original while trying to retain the magic fans of their games know and love. At the same time, I can't help but to feel that this is more like a concept for something much more complete that is yet to come.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Yoshi's new adventure presents a unique platformer experience with a variety of ideas and attractive visuals that make it a recommended experience for switch owners and platforming lovers.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gears of War: Reloaded comes packed with super fun action segments. Even with the original being out many years ago, it still delivers a very interesting story and a great character roster. Without a doubt, it deserves to be experienced by new audiences entering the series especially on the Playstation 5 system.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!/Pikachu! is an enjoyable RPG but its the third time we've gone through it and the new elements didn't add anything to differentiate it from the previous one.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally brings us the long awaited Ancient Japan setting in the series that is filled with a captivating story, an entertaining gameplay experience that has multiple repetitive activities and a breathtaking world which in and of itself, will keep you locked in for a lot of hours.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While we are happy with the returning fighters and are keen to delve back into the Mortal Kombat story, Aftermath doesn't present the content that justifies its high price point.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a very entertaining platformer and a varied game with beautiful levels and strong design. It also takes a good advantage of DualSense unique capabilities. Some levels are too linear though.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ion Fury is a faithful homage to the most popular arcade shooters presenting the same fun gunplay with some hidden secrets to discover.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds 2 takes us into a world filled with freedom and complex moral choices, where your personal decisions shape the story and interact with diverse factions and companions in a way that makes each experience unique. Combat is deeper and more varied, and weapons and abilities are customizable to suit your playstyle, while a unique visual approach and blend of space and retro futurism give the game a futuristic and elegant feel. Despite some flaws, the game remains an excellent, cohesive RPG experience that surpasses the first game in most aspects
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This remake is a fun but short experience. The lack of additional content within the campaign did not help. We thought Racoon City deserved a little bit more than this brief revisit.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you wondered what it's like to be Aloy From previous Horizon games, Horizon VR Call of the Mountain makes it a reality in a virtual world that incorporates the immersive Playstation VR2’s features and a super exciting adventure in an amazing package.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Tales series, once again, comes back with a unique story and a fun combat system. Furthermore, the game has a handful of bland areas and you may find yourself backtracking repeatedly to locations which proved to be tedious.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Squadrons is space combat at its best. Controlling a space fighter feels smooth with a deep gameplay system that allows for spectacular maneuvers and exciting chases during battle.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Trials Rising offers solid and precise controls, great level design that will test your skills in a variety of ways, and a lot of content. at the same time, we really didn't like the progression system and preferred the simplicity of past installments.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a love letter to action RPG fans. It presents the best elements of the genre while providing it's unique ideas and strengths. The result is simply fantastic and addictive.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's quite an entertaining game as it comes with vast yet satisfying content. We highly recommend it for strategy fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap is a perfect example of a remake by preserving a timeless classic which includes a few additions that increase its value and playability.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you like video games with artistic approach you will probably fall in love with Arise's heartwarming story and beautiful music.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Grid Autosport is the best driving game on Nintendo Switch, and maybe on any handheld device. it is a big game that is full of content and options to customize your experience.It is just unfortunate we have to wait for the multiplayer update.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The mix of strong storytelling, great acting and dreamy music lead to a fantastic cinematic experience and a grand tale that is rare to be witnessed. This game will make you proud for believing in the storytelling capabilities of video games all this time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Is Darq worth it? Well, if you’re into games like Inside, Limbo, Little Nightmares etc… then the answer is “yes” and don’t take this statement as a hint of Darq being a clone to these games, this game has it’s unique ideas that’s allows it to stand tall among these gems.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For Honor is a technically impressive action game with a unique combat system. Yet there is room for improvement that we hope to see borne out future sequels.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dying Light: The Beast is an enjoyable game for fans of combat and parkour, featuring an open world full of details and intense, gory moments, especially when using the Beast power. However, technical issues, inconsistent AI, repetitive missions, and an unstable save system reduce the fun of exploration and can make the experience frustrating at times. Despite this, fans of the series and violent gameplay will still find plenty of exciting moments.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a complete Prime experience that'll provide an enjoyable time for its long-time fans. However, they won't be deterred by some of the less successful new additions, such as the Central Desert part of the game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NBA 2K23 takes you back in time to relive legendary moments in Basketball history and it also packs a fun career mode aside from its A.I issues and unbalanced multiplayer gameplay.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Riders Republic is a very good extreme sports game, its ambitious and there are loads of contents and things to do with grand challenges online, but they are offered to the player with the Ubisoft style that became a bit too familiar over the years.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is simple but skillfully implemented in many aspects. The same skillfullness may not be present in other areas, but the experience as a whole is very decent.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MLB The Show is one of the most consistence sport simulation experiences over the years. And this time it's not an exception.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cosmic Star Heroine succeeds in delivering smart and strategic gameplay. It invokes those 16-bit memories heavily while also modernizing the experience in a great way. It is a shame though that the storytelling wasn't as intelligent as the game's design, the pace was too fast and the story kept simplifying everything the characters had to face.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kunai is a decent Metroidvania that keeps things varied and fun before ending at the right time, the balanced difficulty makes it accessible to both veterans and newcomers to the genre.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reunion reunites us with one of our favorite action rpgs of all time; the story of Zack Fair is as humane as ever. This is, in our view, a full blown remake not a simple remaster; literally everything in the game has been improved. You owe it to yourself to play this game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares presents us with an adventure game filled with riddles and a worryingly miserable atmosphere. It is also highly exciting - many survival and sneaking fans will love it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Between deep combat and a robust career mode, this is the best UFC game yet.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA 22 presented several improvements to the various modes, yet, we are still waiting for EA to make bolder changes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The introduction of Rogue Lite elements to the world of Elden Ring has made it one of the best Souls games experience to date such as choosing your desired Hero from a list containing up to 8 Hero Characters dubbed as Nightfarers and enhancing your armada from a wide variety of weapons, fighting a devastating boss at the end of your run, random events and more.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Steel Assault may be short even by the standard of platformers, yet it is a great experience with a fast pace, inventive level design, and great boss fights.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Brothership is one of many unique video-game series that features beloved Nintendo characters making a strong comeback featuring a super fun and humorous adventure.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 did not take the direction everyone would have preferred. But great respect goes to the development team for trying to do something different than the usual formula.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mega Man 11 is another fun and explosive experience for Capcom's Blue Bomber, the new Double Gear system doesn't add much to the game yet it's still an enjoyable one.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a fantastic parkour take on the survival genre and it works very well, but progression is slow and can harm the overall experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blasphemous is a great mix between Dark Souls and Castlevania. what we loved about it the most is how welcoming it was to its sorrowful world, it is simple but well designed. The pace can be slow though, as the moment to moment gameplay is less engaging than Castlevania's tight game design.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 presents some elements that made the first installment to our liking but with some changes that made the experience more challenging but less dynamic. The new changes won't bode well with everyone.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bomb Chicken is an original action platformer and a very entertaining experience. the idea is unique, but sadly the value isn't there, as the game is a little too short.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    From a very simple concept, Nintendo built a great fighting experience that can make your blood boil from excitement. Still, there is room for future improvement.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bullet-Hell addicts will have a blast with what ITTA has to offer, the world is unique and the boss fights end with an ultimate showdown of skill and endurance.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Darksiders Genesis explores a new genre with the series, the story may have been better, but the experience is enjoyable whether you're playing alone or with a friend, fans of the series will be satisfied with this one.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It might not be as polished as the console version, but it still remains an entertaining platformer especially for a portable gaming device.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes Chapter One satisfies the need for an immersive detective simulator but fails to provide a conclusive result that shows the truth behind some of its mysteries.
    • 77 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is an ambitious game that represented the middle ages in the best way possible and we can't wait for the full release. [Early Access Score = 85]
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crimson Desert may not be a completely focused game, meaning that it may not shine in certain aspect overwhelmingly, but its diverse set of systems and activities defies repetition and boredom and attempts to break technical and design boundaries. It is certainly a real technical achievement that takes open worlds in games to unprecedented levels, but storytelling is a bit weaker than we expected.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Avowed comes packed with a diverse combat system assisted by companions reminiscent of previous RPG games complemented by a fun exploration element in a beautiful world. However, the story here isn't Obsidian's best work to date.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cronos: The New Dawn will deliver a pretty horrific experience to fans of the genre utilizing various elements such as an intricate upgrade system which makes your play through better with every step of the way. However, there are a few shortcomings in the game design that prevents it from becoming one of the best in its gameplay class.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Without a doubt, Star Wars Outlaws is one of the best games of the year and also consider it one of the best Star Wars games released so far, as it delivered an experience that exceeded my expectations.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This game will most likely not be your first experience with the legend of King Arthur, despite that it succeeds in creating its own twisted take on the story and presents its dark view of it. The game is primarily aimed at fans of strategy games, and it poses a reasonable challenge leading to some satisfying battles though missions are a bit repetitive. We can say that it is a really good game but it is not for everyone.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even though it borrows clearly from other games, Immortals Fenyx Rising applies those ideas beautifully to come up with a fun adventure mixed with comical storytelling.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a unique point and click adventure with various ways to deal with how the player deal with the game and based on that can reach different outcomes. Do Not Feed the Monkeys is not a brilliant game as we hoped, but we appreciate bringing something new and exciting to the table.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Invincible VS delivers a fantastic combat experience, offering a level of depth that suits fighting game pros while remaining welcoming and fun for beginners. It masterfully captures the core essence of the Invincible franchise, which will undoubtedly attract new fans to the series.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 looks great on Switch. The core game is fun and the art style is fantastic with a lot of attention to details, but we wished the experience lasted a little longer. however, it is a great choice on the eShop if you like the genre.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Fever is one of the best titles in the series to date. Bringing a super fun gameplay and unique improvements making it an enjoyable multiplayer experience for all ages.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Mirage recreates the city of peace wonderfully in terms of architecture, visuals, and audio presentation. Though storytelling isn't free of Orientalism and its stereotypes guilt. However, its the gameplay where Mirage falters in our opinion, as the AI is weak and swordplay is mediocre. The whole game loop is repetitive overall.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Röki is a wonderful and artistic journey that will satisfy point & click lovers but it feels a bit too easy, we would've welcomed harder puzzles that are more satisfying.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you were a fan of the sport of games based on Golf you'll find PGA Tour 2K21 to deliver a beautiful and fun experience, you'll lose hours of yourself in the game once you get used to the control settings.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Deliver Us The Moon hints at a possible concerning future for humanity and looks at the struggle from an interesting angle, yet the game itself struggles with several technical issues of its own.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Creature in the Well is unique, creative, and original, and we love original games. it is easy to understand and to play, and it provides a very well thought-out mix between hitting the ball and exploring the dungeon-like environments with minimalism approach.The experience didn't evolve as much as we hoped though, and we felt there is room for improvements.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hypermotion system keeps elevating Fifa to a whole new standard compared to how it felt before. We truly feel that Fifa 23 is the best and most complete soccer game ever made.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Definitive Edition brings back one of the best, if not the best story in the series. Although, it retains some of the negatives of the original release with lackluster cover shooting segments.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Once again 2K proves they are the best when it comes to making a fun and entertaining basketball simulation game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Super Mario Party is a unique game for the Switch. It could've been the best game in the whole series, but the simplified boards and the friendliness nature of the game lessened the tension between players that made Mario Party very memorable in the first place.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game reached its peak early and then became weaker with every new chapter. It is not as well designed as the first game and it doesn't reach its uniqueness in the art style, but it had its strong moments and those moments will be very pleasing for Survival Horror fans.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Features like Bond and the ability to affect the course of the story do inject new blood into this genre, but despite this Rise of the Rōnin do still suffers from open-world-fatigue as repetition kicks in with time.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    OMNO is an adorable game that takes you on an adventure in a beautiful world full of unique creatures. It is a break from the usual gaming experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Chorus has smooth and engaging combat with crisp visuals and a unique soundtrack. The experience wasn't perfect though, the story was plain, and the content lacked variety. It is a fun arcade shooter for those who look for great combat mechanics and don't mind the weak narrative.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game captures the setting -cold war espionage- in early 80s very well, the tension between the two powerful countries is well displayed. There is more than enough content here to satisfy players too, but the not-so-great story missions disappointed.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The amount of freedom Watch Dogs: Legion offers is deep and it’s accompanied with distinctive systems that are worth exploring.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is the best in the new trilogy of Tomb Raider games. Between action, exploration and puzzles, this is the most balanced one. Yet, it is afraid to bring forth real innovation. It is a great game, but it won't surprise anybody.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Aces is a solid Tennis game with some fresh ideas that breathes life into this franchise, but the package is not as complete as we would've preferred.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pirate Warriors 4 is the closest game to date to capture the feel of the epic battles from One Piece, although it's dragged down by Omega Force's usual formula and its limitations.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mortal Shell sticks to the fundamentals of the Souls-like genre while adding it's own ideas to come up with a fresh yet familiar experience that is fun for hardened veterans and appropriately challenging for newcomers.

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