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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 Metroid Prime Remastered
Lowest review score: 30 Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 426 out of 578
  2. Mixed: 139 out of 578
  3. Negative: 13 out of 578
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Silent Hill f
    Silent Hill f will probably be one of the more divisive Silent Hill titles, but it is a good game for people who are interested in the series to get a good taste of it and maybe get into the fog with us, especially before the remake for Silent Hill comes out.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Persona 3 Reload
    Persona 3 is one of my all time favorites and all I wanted was a full remake for it, I got it with the beautiful P5 style as well, re recorded soundtrack and revamped character designs, this remake is a love letter to all the fans of the series.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
    Wow, this was unexpected to say the least. Who would've thought one of the deepest, most tactical games of this year would come out of a collaboration between Mario and Rabbids? But it is – with an amazing battle system, a rewarding challenge beautiful world and great musical score, the game cements itself as a must-buy for Switch owners who like a good tactics game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    This superb port for this amazing game brings Skyrim to the Nintendo Switch to showcase what the console is best at – delivering great game anywhere and anytime. The port is done well with great graphics, all the DLC, very stable performance and great use of the Switch Amiibo and motion control functionality. The only place the game really suffers is the price tag which is way high for its name.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
    Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice is a game of exploration and puzzles. You solve the puzzles with almost no help from the game and get into battles with mighty demons. After a lot of puzzles and demons you fight an amazingly done boss. While fighting and solving you will constantly hear voices caused by your character's mental illness. It's a really creepy game which involves a lot of monsters and creatures that will attack and try to make you weaker and insecure. The game is a huge and wonderful experience that everyone should play.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sun
    These games exceeded my expectations by a mile. Pokemon Sun and Moon are games that every Pokemon fan and every 3DS owner needs to own. Nintendo and Gamefreak did an awesome job creating a great story and the changes they made for the format make the game feel fresh and exciting more so than ever before. The game has its minor issues like the end game and some performance issues on Old 3DS models but the soundtrack, the story and the new features more than make up for it, to make an unforgettable experience.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    With an addictive and rewarding gameplay, great multiplayer aspect, good writing and a huge amount of content, this is quite literally the best Animal Crossing has ever been.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rocket League
    Rocket League on the Nintendo Switch is simply Rocket League. And why should it change? The graphics are a bit worse than it’s bigger console brethren but other than that this version offers so much more: New Cars and Hats, additional options to play with friend and the ability to go fully portable with a game about freedom of movement. This port can be summed up by two words: “No Problem.”
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon Moon
    These games exceeded my expectations by a mile. Pokemon Sun and Moon are games that every Pokemon fan and every 3DS owner needs to own. Nintendo and Gamefreak did an awesome job creating a great story and the changes they made for the format make the game feel fresh and exciting more so than ever before. The game has its minor issues like the end game and some performance issues on Old 3DS models but the soundtrack, the story and the new features more than make up for it, to make an unforgettable experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    LEGO Voyagers
    The only reason why LEGO Voyagers won't be in the GOTY conversation is because it's not innovative enough. Instead, it uses it own simplicity to be accessible to every game to provide a beautiful, addicting and touching experience
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XVI
    This was a big risk by Square Enix, but it paid off marvelously. The PS5 now has its Final Fantasy game, and although it doesn't really feel like a Final Fantasy game (mechanically), but it is an excellent game in its own right, with amazing graphics, incredible gameplay in what is possibly the OST of the year. I am so happy that this is my 300th review.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled
    Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled is a fun high-paced racing game that isn't just there to cater for your nostalgic feeling. It's also there to be a top-tier kart-racing game. It's definitely not too simple and not too hard either, and takes a bit of practice in order to win it. It's Beautifully colorful, full of fun customization options and a large amount of tracks to master. The different modes with the addition of battle mode makes it even more diverse than the Mario Kart games. The Online may require fixing, but we all know it was meant to be a couch co-op and not a ranked online multiplayer.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps
    It's one of the best games of 2020, on a console that let's me play it everywhere. Sure, it doesn't look as pretty but it does look pretty and plays in silky smooth 60 FPS. It's an amazing port and Switch owners should really buy it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Yakuza: Like a Dragon
    Just like a next gen release title, Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the next gen for an aging game series, and I don’t mean it in a bad way, but that is a welcomed change. I will miss Kiryu as a protagonist, but Ichiban Kasuga is wonderful as well, he is relatable and isn’t afraid to say what he feels, and so will I: this game is amazing and I hope you’d like it too.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
    In the end, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is a simple reminder of how diverse and great was the WiiU's library of games. This is a great JRPG that Switch fans who were left out of the Persona 5 party should own.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NieR: Automata
    Yoko Taro is known to be over the top and a bit crazy. This time this madness, combined with the great minds at Platinum Games, gave birth to an excellent video game I just have to recommend. The story, while a bit convoluted, is moving and beautiful, the gameplay is great and allows freedom of choice in how to tackle battles, the characters are great and the world itself is wonderfully bleak and dark. The game's hard and very hard mode can be a bit too difficult for its own good, and the side quests do tend to be a bit boring and tedious, but the overall experience is amazing.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon Pokopia
    Pokemon Pokopia is one if not THE best pokemon spin-off game ever made - with excellent story, tons of stuff to do, beautifully rendered and colored and an addicting gameplau loop to keep you coming for more.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
    The beloved game from the PS5 now on PC in its ultimate packaging, looking even better, however, more demanding then the package lets you realize.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Injustice 2: Legendary Edition
    NetherRealm Studios are making a great job by keeping Injustice 2 alive and maintained. The addition of new characters and the multiverse are doing its job for keeping me playing the game for hours, all by myself. In addition, it makes a great party game and bust-a-friend game for a pizza night. I think they should get rid of the gear system, but considering that you can disable gear effect by playing competitive mode, it can be eschewed.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
    Dragon Quest XI brings in the old to the new, but any doubt I had about it may be too old-school for its own good were thrown out of the window - this kind of JRPG belongs in the modern era gaming.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Silent Hill 2
    Silent Hill 2 was shaping up to be a disappointment and somehow turned to be one of the best remakes I've ever played, this game is definitely here for fans of the original but most of all for new players to experience the iconic story of James Sunderland in search of his late wife.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stray
    The world of Stray is truly immersive. It feels as if every little details has its purpose, and every part of the game has gone through a thoughtful process in order to provide the best experience for the players. Needless to say it is overloaded with cuteness even if you're not a cat person, and it surely makes your heart expand with its story and character relationships - even if they're silent. As far as indie games go, Stray is one of the best in its genre.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Wilds
    Monster Hunter Wilds is probably the biggest game in the series so far, the world is bigger and always populated with monsters and the hunting system is refreshing and fun to learn, while being a good entry point to the series for new gamers.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Rise
    Not only did the Nintendo Switch finally get the Monster Hunter game it deserved - it might just got one of the best ones in the entire series. Great additions to the formula in a compact package. An outstanding work by the people at Capcom.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Celeste
    I really don’t have a lot of bad things to say about Celeste by Matt Makes Games. The game tackles difficult topics with amazing grace that we usually don’t see in this media. The game itself is extremely challenging, fun and filled with a great sense of accomplishment.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Battlefield 6
    The best way to describe the new Battlefield 6 is to say: wow. The weapons feel great, the maps look great, the sound draws you in, and despite a forgettable campaign, the multiplayer modes, both classic and new, and the player-created game modes in Portal, are what really matter. If you're still on the fence about the new game in the series, let me say: now is your time to run and play. See you on the battlefield.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: True Colors
    Life is Strange: True Colors is, without a doubt, the best in the series in my opinion. After some disappointment with Deck Nine's previous work, True Colors has managed to win over my heart and for the first time in a long while, care for a narrative driven game like this one.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wanderstop
    Wanderstop joins the Hall of Fame of games like Spiritfarer, Disco Elysium, Unpacking, and many more as one of the best content games we've received in recent years, and the experience you'll get throughout it borders on a must-have for those of you looking for a slightly different and emotionally deep experience from your PC games.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Medium
    The Medium is an ambitious game, for a studio like Bloober Team, this would probably have been too big of a challenge to take on a few years ago. The studio took a different approach to their horror games and focused on the narrative and interesting mechanics to make for an amazing game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
    This game is full of quality, style, and screams "fun" at almost any given moment, and even though it's not exactly groundbreaking in terms of the systems it's built from, the execution of each of the elements that make up this great game is simply unusually impressive in its quality, making this game a hot recommendation for fans of the genre, and not only.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds
    The Outer Worlds is the Bethesda RPG you always wanted, but it's not made by Bethesda. This is one of the finest RPG experiences that let you take complete control of your storyline, and it's one hell of a ride.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grounded
    Please don't be fooled by the appearance and trailers for this game: It may have the appearance of a children's book, but its contents are more akin to Tolkien's The Silmarillion.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land
    Kirby did it again: Nintendo and HAL Labs gave us one of the best games in the Kirby franchise, with amazing visuals, great soundtrack and most importantly: incredible and fun gameplay. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is simply a must have for Switch owners.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Black Myth: Wukong
    Black Myth: Wukong is a fine action game that takes a lot of notes from the Souls games but giving it it's own twist in the mix. the only thing that drags the fun down is the optimization issues this game faces on release but I hope Game Science keeps on working on the game, and may we see another game in this style in the future.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids
    Wrath of the Druids delivers a good reason to get back to Assassin's Creed Valhalla. It's story is much more focused than what we got in the base game, its activities offer plenty of satisfying loot and the new types of enemies are a breath of fresh air (or hallucinogenic fog). This is an expansion that does everything better, and while we're, once again, doing whatever some king wants us to do, i had fun with it.ֲ
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Alan Wake II
    Games like Alan Wake 2 deserve to be celebrated. This game is doing a lot right, with stunning visuals, great story, amazing sound design and smart gameplay and puzzle loop. It's so heartwarming to see one of my favorite games growing up getting the sequel it deserves.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
    This new collaboration between Ubisoft and Nintendo doesn't just strive to be a better game than its predecessor: It expands and builds on it's foundations amazingly to create on of the best games on the Nintendo Switch.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
    Remember when games used to be all about fun? No weird and unnecessary story mode, no silly and over the top voice acting and dialog - just plain fun. Well, this is what Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 tried to accomplish. And wouldn't you know it - it succeeded marvelously.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pizza Tower
    If you're a 2D platforming fan, loved Wario Land and the old Sonic games - this isn't a question of "if" you should play Pizza Tower - Its a question of "when".
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
    For those of you who have not experienced the game and are looking for the best way to play, there is no doubt that Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered is your answer. Even if the last time you played was 7 years ago on the PS4 version, I would tell you that this is an upgrade that is worth your time and money. This is a facelift that does a favor to the original game and improves its visibility in every way, just don't expect changes in gameplay or additional content.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
    Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the best Marvel games ever released. It has a deep original story that becomes personal with every choice you make , a combat system that may start slow but holds some of the best moments of teamwork and explosive action, and amazing graphics and soundtrack. If you’re a Marvel fan, this is a game you’ll enjoy.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rhythm Doctor
    Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game the industry should celebrate—bold, emotional, and uniquely tied to its medium. It challenges players to feel the beat, merging gameplay and storytelling in a way no other format could. With its clever one-button mechanic, a powerful level editor that fuels a creative community, fun two-player mode, and collaborations with top rhythm games, it delivers one of the most engaging and rewarding rhythm experiences in years.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Evil Within 2
    After three years of development, which were converted to 20 hours of playtime, The Evil Within 2 has totally unlocked its predecessor's potential. The wonderful story, the blood-freezing atmosphere, the big variety of horrific monsters and the great progress systems make The Evil Within 2 one of the best survival-horror games of the last few years. Indeed, the game is not bug-free, but those technical issues rarely happen and don't hurt the overall experience. If you like the genre (and particularly the previous title), The Evil Within 2 will be one of your best nightmares yet.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DAVE THE DIVER
    2023 didn't really need a game that good. It was already a banger of a year for video games. But here we are, with Dave the Diver being one of the most fun, fulfilling, wholesome, and sometime downright beautiful games that came out this year.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tekken 7
    If two years is the time I had to wait to get a game with this much quality in it, so be it. TEKKEN 7 is one of the best games in the series, with an epic roster full of familiar and new characters, the best graphics in the franchise history and a dedicated and a pretty fun story mode. I'm a little disappointed by the lack of special modes such as the “Scenario Campaign” from the last game but that doesn't make the core gameplay less fun or engaging in any way. The PC port is superb and if you're a Fighting game or TEKKEN enthusiast, you should buy this game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Castlevania Advance Collection
    Konami has pulled off a great collection here, filled with great GBA games (and a bonus one from the SNES), awesome new features and great presentation. I have very few gripes with this collection - it's a must-have for Castlevania and Metroidvania enthusiasts.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part II Remastered
    A great new version of a great game. The graphical aspect of this remaster takes a backseat to some excellent additions to the gameplay, and nice bonuses for fans of the original PS4 classic.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Street Fighter 6
    Street Fighter 6 has managed to single handedly change the series from being one of the most complex in the genre to having one of the most welcoming, fun and enjoyable fighting games ever made.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler
    While not the perfect JRPG, Octopath Traveler has too many merits and good qualities that it's impossible for me to not recommend it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
    This collection is the best and, in my opinion, only way you should experience Uncharted 4 and Uncharted The Lost Legacy. The enhancements are more than solid, and the jump from 30 to 60 (and even 120) FPS finally give it the edge it so desperately deserved.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
    Fatal Fury City of the Wolves is the needed return of one of the most beloved IPs in the fighting games genre, together with revamped gameplay elements and updated designs. with those the netcode is not perfect and I hope this gets addressed sooner than later, cause this game is good, but it could be perfect, and I want more people to get into it!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    OVIVO
    OVIVO is a great example for a genius mix between gameplay, soundtrack and design. It is a must have game for anyone that wants to experience story in unique ways to enjoy great music and gameplay. OVIVO is a short game, too short, that feels like a taste from something perfect, and you want more from it.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Diablo III: Eternal Collection
    The portability of the Switch elevates this version of Diablo 3 to become the best version of the game. Add the bonuses and the local online co-op between several switch consoles and you get a must buy for die-hard fans of the game, series and genre.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gravity Circuit
    Again we turn to the indie game devs in order to get a game that is this polished and satisfying to control. Gravity Circuit is really guilty of false advertising: It's way flashier and way more satisfying than what the store page description is telling you. Truly one of the best games of 2023.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Splatoon 2
    If I had to describe Splatoon 2 in a word it would be "fun". The game's new modes are fun, the new weapons are great and the game's performance are incredible, whether we're talking about the 60 FPS mark the game stays on or the stability of the servers. The game could do more in regards to its online lobby system, but everything else is pretty much spot on. Splatoon 2 is a must own for the Nintendo switch.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
    I feel like I'm repeating my young self here: Final Fantasy XII is an amazing RPG, and it holds up exceptionally well even 11 years after it's initial release. This PS4 remastering does it justice not only in the visual department but also by exposing the game to many gamers who missed out on this late FF entry. As an RPG fan I loved FFXII on the PS2, and it isn't going to change with this great remaster. What a year the PS4 is having.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rogue Legacy 2
    Don't look away, don't blink and don't miss that click. This can be said to both players who'll enjoy the fast-paced and excellent gameplay of Rogue Legacy 2, and players who'll might miss one of the best video games of 2022.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
    Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Is a love letter to every single person who loved the first game. It dives deep into this unique and stunning world with all its weirdness, with an amazing story, meaningful gameplay changes and lovable characters.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
    A great campaign, excellent multiplayer modes and amazing graphics make this game worthy of its namesake.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
    There is literally no way around it: The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch is one of the best things that have ever happened to us as gamers. Being able to play one of the best games ever created on a handheld system wherever you are is astounding and amazing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Football Manager 2023
    The yearly release of Football Manager adds a few great features as well as overall improvements to its game engine and official UEFA licensing. Combined with an already complete and tight package, the result is the best Football Manager up to date. The full price may draw away players who bought the game in the last few years and they may skip this year's edition. As for new players, this is a must-buy.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Halo 3
    It's Halo 3 on PC. Whether you want to play it on Steam or using your Xbox Game Pass - Just do it. The game is incredible and the port is great. You will absolutely won't regret it.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: The Last Spark Hunter
    The Last Spark Hunter managed to do something we didn't think was possible: It made us care for a DLC other than the one that has Rayman in it. What a great DLC, with great combat, great new characters and fun world to explore.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball FighterZ
    This is one of the best fighting games in recent years, but most importantly – we're talking about the best anime tie-in game in the past 10 years. The lobby system is the only downside of this game, but other than that, the gameplay is super solid, the voice acting is amazing and the plethora of modes make it both engaging for fighting game veterans, and fun and accessible for newcomers and fans alike.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion
    The newest RE:V expansions gives us a lot of new ways to play the game, either in the new and fun Shadows of Rose story expansion or the new and improved Mercenaries mode. Fans looking for more classic RE:V might find themselves a bit let down, but the new changes and additions work great for me.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Splatoon 3
    I will give Splatoon 3 the highest regard anyone can give to a sequel: It makes Splatoon 2 look dated and redundant in comparison. The many improvements Splatoon 3 has makes is the superior game and the best in an already incredible series.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DOOM Eternal
    id and Bethesda stunned us with Doom 2016, and Doom Eternal is their final blow. An amazing single-player campaign filled to the brim with content and lore is coupled with some of the best FPS level designs and combat. Doom Eternal is a must play.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Origins
    Assassin's Creed: Origins is the best in the series. This breathtaking recreation of Ancient Egypt is truly something to witness. With a beautiful setting, a huge open world with tons of content and side quests with more plot than you can think of, Origins will grab you the moment you step in the Animus and won't let go until you've had your fill.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
    There is no doubt that Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is an excellent game. Like in the previous games in the series, it features a brilliant story, challenging puzzles and intense combat which are all better than ever. Chloe and Nadine prove to be a wonderful team and it seems like this isn't their last treasure hunt adventure together. However, The Lost Legacy can be labeled as a "very big DLC" for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. Hence, the campaign is not very long and all the mechanics are pretty much the same as in Uncharted 4. If you haven't played Uncharted 4 yet, you might want to do that before picking The Lost Legacy because it could ruin and spoil your story. If you did play Uncharted 4, then The Lost Legacy is a must.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Nioh
    With Nioh, Team Ninja seems to hit the perfect recipe for compelling gameplay, taking the best elements from the Souls series and combining them with the legacy of Ninja Gaiden, with a pinch of Diablo in the mix. While the high difficulty might be frustrating at times, Nioh is an experience no gamer should miss.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The Long Dark
    The Long Dark is a beautiful game that brings an almost perfect mix of gameplay, sound and design. The survival aspect of the game is one, if not the most advance there is today in any game. The first two episode of the first season does not attract the player so much, but they show the potential in the future episodes. In The Long Dark you get an unique player experience that give you many moments of frustration and satisfaction, and epic personal survival stories. The Long Dark gives you the survival experience that you won't get anywhere else.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Nidhogg 2
    Though the simple gameplay needs some polish, the fast-paced battles and the combination of graphics and music can hold as a very successful party game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ARMS
    ARMS feels like the first true competitive game for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo made the game work with both the Motion Controls scheme and the regular controllers. The gameplay is fast and fun, with comebacks and great moves just around the corner. The single player experience is pretty dull, and can be frustrating at times, but the online scene is absolutely great. The game will get more patches and free DLC along the way so it might get fixed in the future, but even in this current state, I believe that ARMS is a game that's not hard to recommend.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Persona 5 Strikers
    Persona 5 Strikers is a great Musou game, and even though for veterans of the series it might feel intimidating but it’s worth it for the plot. The game runs so well on PC but it does beg the question: why isn't Persona 5 on PC yet? It’s time to bring it to other consoles other then the PS4 so more players will get to experience the full story.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey
    Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a great game, with fun combat systems, great story and amazing graphics. It's a shame that it is marred by it's slow pace and tedious grinding.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Psychonauts 2
    It is extremely funny to me, that a game that's mainly focused on brains, would be all heart. But hey - that's Psychonauts 2 for you: A brilliant game from the brilliant minds in Double Fine Studios.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
    The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom took quite a gamble when it decided to abandon large parts of the winning formula of the Zelda games we know, but the result is a creative, fun and very special game that somehow manages to be one of the best games of the beloved series. With that being said, a slight performance drops and discomfort in regards to controlling the echoes can be a bit annoying, so it's not as perfect a game as I hoped it would be.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bayonetta & Vanquish
    Two of Platinum Games's finest games in a convenient package for everyone to enjoy, though the lack of extra content hurts the overall experience a bit.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Shadows
    I can’t answer the biggest question—whether Shadows will restore Ubisoft’s lost fan love—but it’s certainly a step in the right direction. The game makes smart choices where its predecessors often prioritized quantity over quality. It delivers a visually stunning world, a more mature and cinematic story, and two unique protagonists that complement each other. However, it still feels bloated at times, inconsistent in quality, and doesn’t revolutionize the series.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cronos: The New Dawn
    Cronos: The New Dawn is the last word in Bloober Teams evolution, in The Medium we started to shift more towards narrative based horror games and now we also get some more survival, I enjoyed my time exploring this version of Poland and the 80s era version of Bloober Team, and I can't wait to see what's next for the studio beside the Silent Hill remake.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
    From your first moments with the game till the first win in blackout, COD: Black Ops 4 is one of the best ones in the series, even though the single-player campaign's absence is felt.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: The Origami King
    The battle system leaves a lot to be desired, but that's really the only bad thing I can say about this game. We waited for a really great Paper Mario game for more than a decade, and here it is.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wanderer
    Wanderer is the right game to show what VR can really do, with some amazing ideas being pulled off here in smart ways that keep the player engaged throughout the entire experience .
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Returnal
    Roguelikes can be divisive, I know - but that shouldn't deter you from playing what is an excellent PS5 exclusive and most definitely, it's biggest game in 2021 so far.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
    The Nintendo x Warriors game franchise does it again: Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is an excellent game, taking the Warriors and Musou genre to another level of sophistication and fun with this entry.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat 11
    Mortal Kombat 11 is not just a sequel to Mortal Kombat X, it's an entirely new genre of fighting game that no one has experienced before. New and veteran players alike will love the new tutorial system as well as the new fighting mechanics that makes every match tense and exciting from beginning to end. The finishers are more brutal than ever and the story mode will make you feel like you are watching a big budget movie. Single player content is quite poor, repetitive and grindy but overall, Mortal Kombat 11 is a huge and fun fighting experience.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DUSK
    When this game came out in 2018, I missed it entirely. Don't an ignorant fool like I was, and don't miss the opportunity to play Dusk. It a fantastic retro horror shooter that will delight you long after Halloween is over. The Switch port is amazing as well.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Immortals Fenyx Rising
    Immortals Fenyx Rising is the baby of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Breath of the Wild, and while the latter's inspiration is quite visible here, Immortals charm, be it from its story telling or style, covers up for a lot of the comparisons, making it a unique experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Layers of Fear 2
    Layers of Fear 2 is a strong improvement over the first game, what used to be a copy cat of a cult demo, has found it’s own identity. The port to the Switch is, aside for just a few hiccups here and there, is a perfect port to the portable console and finally brings all Bloober Team's games to the console for everyone to enjoy.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Of Bird and Cage
    I applaud Capricia Productions, they have managed to capture exactly what they’ve wanted in this game and more. The soundtrack, which is the real highlight here, comes with some of the biggest names in the metal genre, and it’s done so well.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    River City Girls 2
    River City Girls 2 tries to take the Beat-em-up genre to the next level with a plethora of improvements that for the most part pay off greatly. What an incredible game by WayForward.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
    I really wasn't expecting it to be that good, but here we are: Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is one of this year's most surprising games, with a wonderful story, excellent visuals and music and a smart combat and traversal system that manages to carve its own identity - separate from its Character Action genre roots - and for the better.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization VII
    Civilization VII is a great game, it looks phenomenal and is packed with content like only this game series can deliver. If you've always wanted to learn this game series but found it too intimidating, this is the game you've been waiting for. The seventh game in the series simplifies and makes things much more accessible and is relatively easy to learn. On the other hand, it also adds new things like the crisis system and small improvements all across the board. But not everything is perfect with serious bug issues, the controversial era system and the noticeable absence of many leaders and personalities.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    State of Decay 2
    Microsoft and Undead Studios succeeded in delivering a good Xbox-exclusive game. The coop and loot elements are well done with smooth gameplay and upgrading mechanic. Unfortunately, the huge amount of bugs sometimes cause it to be unplayable. Apparently, due to the latest game patches, the bugs are being fixed quickly.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Control
    Control is an amazing game that lets you realize your wildest power fantasies. Jesse is a compelling and interesting main character alongside a colorful and wild cast of characters. The gunplay and powers are extraordinary and a lot of fun, and although the technical side of the game suffers from low frame rate and hiccups, I still consider this game as one of the best games of 2019.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
    This is the last review for the Nintendo Switch! And the console is going out (sort of) with a bang with one of the best RPGs from the Wii U era, with some really great QoL improvement but the same old beloved game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars
    Nintendo could, and should have done more to make this game feel a bit more celebratory, and some omissions are weird, but this collection of games does give us three incredible games on the Nintendo Switch.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    God of War: Ragnarok
    God of War Ragnarok is one of Sony's best games in recent years and it is on PC very quickly after only 2 years of PS jail, it running amazingly with big spec support, however a little too restrictive in gpu options and graphical settings.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game - Complete Edition
    It's great to see Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game back in action on our consoles, and the game has aged great. It's still one of the best beat-em-up games you can find on consoles today.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
    A game worthy of being called a spiritual successor to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and one of the great examples of a very good Kickstarter video game.
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    Morbid Metal
    Morbid Metal is a promising debut with a combat system that earns real respect. Screen Juice has built something genuinely worthwhile here - a fast, expressive, multi-character action game that holds its own alongside its clear inspirations, even if it hasn't matched them yet. The roguelike structure introduces limitations that blunt some of that momentum, the bugs in the current build are disruptive in a system where precision matters most, and the story hasn't yet justified its ambitions. But the foundation is strong, and Ubisoft's decision to back this small German studio looks, at least so far, like one of the smarter calls they've made in a while. The full release could be something worth getting loud about. [Early Access Score = 65]
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    RuneScape: Dragonwilds
    RuneScape: Dragonwilds is an ambitious spin-off that brings the charm of RuneScape to the survival genre, set in the dragon-filled, mysterious continent of Ashenfall. In early access, it offers a compelling foundation with familiar skill systems, creative base-building, and innovative magic mechanics, but stumbles with a thin story, optimization issues, and clunky inventory management. [Early Access Score = 75]

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