Vgames' Scores

  • Games
For 578 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 53% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.5 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: 100 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lowest review score: 30 Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 13 out of 578
580 game reviews
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I came with high expectations, and I left disappointed: Grime II is not a bad game or, God forbid, bad, but it does have quite a few problems that, for me at least, were quite difficult to digest. There are some good decisions here, including a combat system that feels more fluid even when it's actually quite slow, a storyline that might enchant you, and exploration areas that are designed correctly as long as it doesn't involve Fast Travel. So is this a game I can recommend? Basically, yes, if you like the style and the fact that this is an Israeli game, I totally see a reason to invest your time and money in it, just know in advance that there are quite a few problems here, and that it's not exactly the standard of quality you expect.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're not willing to put some hours just learning the ropes, this is a Marathon that you'll need to run in the opposite direction. If you do - welcome - you're in for a wild ride.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Styx: Blades of Greed is mostly a disappointing experience. While it does provide some excellent stealth gameplay elements, a weak story and terrible optimisation ruin every other aspect that might have redeemed it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As a long time fan, this is a great option for people who like Pokemon and own a switch console.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As a long time fan, this is a great option for people who like Pokemon and own a switch console.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    God of War: Sons of Sparta is a respectable spin-off that expands Kratos' mythology with a charming brotherly story and solid Metroidvania bones - but it never quite reaches the heights of either the franchise or the genre it's borrowing from.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There's a sort of tradition to COD games lately - every couple of years we're getting a game that is absolutely lazy and unoriginal. Black Ops 7 is one of those games.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A perfectly good Mosu game with some of your favorite Zelda characters that provides great action with a nice expansion to the world of TOTK.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    I will very freely tell you how much this port is not as fantastic as this game is, the decision to release this port as soon as possible could potentially hurt what is otherwise a fantastic JRPG game and unless the Switch 2 is your only console of choice, I'd play this game elsewhere or wait for future updates.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Atelier Resleriana is a nice commemoration for the 25th anniversary of the series, it is however a bit of a step back from what Yumia had to offer, it is not bad, but it puts the future of the series in question.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pokemon Legends Z-A is one of the most disappointing Pokemon games i have ever played. Besides the wide variety of creatures to catch, some QoL changes and the Mega Evolutions - there's not much else to find enjoyable in this experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is the best way to play the original Gears of War, hands down, yet simple upgrades to the AI and sound design could have gone a long way to make this a great remaster.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Lost Soul Aside is an action-RPG that promises a thrilling blend of Devil May Cry-style combat and Final Fantasy-inspired aesthetics but only partially delivers. Its generic story and flat characters fail to captivate, while the world-building lacks depth. Visually, the game impresses with vibrant environments and stunning boss designs, though technical issues and dated textures detract from the experience. The soundtrack shines, enhancing the atmosphere, but lackluster English voice acting disappoints. Gameplay is the highlight, with fast-paced, stylish combat and memorable boss battles, yet repetitive enemies and a linear structure hold it back. Despite its potential, Lost Soul Aside feels unpolished, making it a fun but flawed experience for action game fans, earning a 5.5/10.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a fun fighting game for fans of the Kimetsu no Yaiba fanbase, unfortunately in a very lazy fashion, cross play doesn't seem to exist and certain parts of the story mode are very odd, like lack of certain animations at parts can take you out of the story.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mafia: TOC is a great game that gets dragged down by bad performance and lack of details in its impressive world.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you never played the original, my advice is to try it out before buying the upgraded version, because most likely that the base content here will be more than enough.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Is Atomfall a game worth trying? If you like games that don't hold your hand - absolutely, but if you have a hard time with shaky combat systems and lacking character development it's important to remember that Atomfall unfortunately fails to rise to the occasion here.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Revenge of the Savage Planet is an exploration-first game that rewards very little in terms of actual exploration. With barebones systems and a lot of busy work, i just can't recommend it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    South of Midnight is an amazing experience - wrapped in a fairly basic and reasonable game. With an equally amazing art line that creates an immersive experience, which gets stuck here and there on the rocks along the way. The game's boring gameplay first and foremost does not respect the rest of its elements, and prevents it from being a smooth ride - even if it does not completely prevent the overall experience from being unforgettable.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's the stealth experience that you expect from a Sniper Elite game. While not revolutionary in any way, and even does some things pretty badly, Sniper Elite: Resistance still manages to provide a decent experience that won't stick with you for long.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Eternal Strands makes great promises as a semi-open world game with countless possibilities to win every challenge, centered on the huge and diverse bosses that roam the map. In some moments that are no less than amazing, it fulfills these promises and becomes a simply tremendous experience - but most of its playing hours are focused on being a basic RPG only, which is a shame that it does not use its full potential more.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sonic X Shadow Generations experience can be summarized as follows: If you've never played Sonic Generations, this is undoubtedly a great opportunity to try it out, as it was and remains great even after the remastered version. As for Shadow Generations, while it's a definitely cute game that manages to renew and restore Shadow to its greatness, if you don't need the content provided with Sonic Generations, you won't necessarily find the investment in this game to be good and satisfying - and I'm sure Sega understood this when it decided to include it in another great and beloved game of the brand.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Infinity Nikki is a very beautiful game, even though it features a fairly predatory monetization scheme, it is too early to tell if it will become popular like other gacha games, and it fails to realize what crowd it wishes to sell itself to, action adventure games or dress up games?
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood is ultimately a very cute game, even if there are some annoying dialogues along the way and unexciting rewards for exploration. It's not exactly a new standard compared to its predecessors in the series, but it still manages to provide an excellent and fun combat system that makes it a not-so-bad experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The latest installment in the series suffers from several issues, most of which come from a sense of blandness and flat characters that fail to engage. At times, it feels as if the game is trying too hard to avoid offending anyone while still aiming to be universally liked, which makes it feel cautious rather than bold. Is this the game I was hoping for? Not really. Did I enjoy it? Absolutely. In a single sentence: It’s a good RPG, but it’s not a good Dragon Age game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I had very high expectations for Ara: History Untold but they failed to materialize. The game has many very good qualities compared to other games with lots of years of experience in the genre, but at the end of the day it fails in one of the most important elements of 4X games and that is to give the player that 'one more turn' feeling that keeps you playing until the middle of the night. This is mainly due to unflexible and exhausting game systems and a very planned way of playing compared to the complete freedom and feeling of constant progress that you get from other games.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Again we were promised a lot but again it seems that the whole is less than the sum of its parts. Yes, those who liked the original game will also enjoy the expansion just like me, I have no doubt about that and it is definitely a wonderful way to add another 10 hours, depending on how fast you are, I'm just not sure it's worth another $30. At the end, there is no pain like the feeling of finishing a game that you have invested dozens or hundreds of hours in and for a moment you are not sure how to continue. I didn't feel that way about Starfield in the base story, and unfortunately not in the expansion either. I forgot almost it and immediately and moved on.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Khaos Reigns is a very bland and boring story expansion, with the addition of only 3 new characters (with 3 more guests to come), it is a very expensive package for what we are offered, at this point it's recommended to just wait for the ultimate edition of the game to come out with all the dlcs.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a game that I quickly forgot and probably won't play again. The online mode has hardly worn out because of the bugs that turn every attempt into one long Crucio curse. As of now, I don't see the justification for its price and releasing it as a standalone game. Others will try to find solace in playing with their favorite characters, while regular players will simply move on.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hollowbody aims to pay tribute to early 2000s horror games but falls short of its goal. While it occasionally shines with well-crafted puzzles, it struggles to capture the essence of its inspirations. The outdated aesthetics and lackluster combat detract from the horror experience, and the disjointed story feels pieced together from various ideas. Despite these issues, Hollowbody has its moments, particularly in its engaging puzzles, which hint at its potential. However, the game's overall inconsistency may only appeal to die-hard fans of classic horror, leaving others wanting more. As it stands, "Hollowbody" feels like a project in need of a thorough remaster to realize its full potential and truly honor the genre it seeks to celebrate.

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