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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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    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Octopath Traveler II
    While a bit too similar to it's predecessor, Octopath Traveler II is still a fantastic JRPG, that hits all the right notes... Quite literally, as it also has one of the best OSTs in recent memory.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Returnal
    New year, same old philosophy by Sony: If a game that was only available on PS5 comes to PC, makes sure it has all possible features, works great, has awesome optimization, controls fantastically and gives the best experience it can to its users.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei V
    The story can feel a bit too grandiose for it's own good, but the great combat, wonderful graphics and absolutely amazing monster collecting elements of the game are more than enough to solidify it as one of the best JRPG games on the Switch to date.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a great experience, which at almost any given moment manages to excel in its ability to provide us with a good exploration, a fairly interesting storyline, and a very considerable amount of treasures and objects for us to explore and discover.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Escape from Ever After
    Escape From Ever After is a brisk, 16-hour Paper Mario–style RPG that the reviewer feels surpasses its inspiration through sharp, genuinely funny writing and excellent balance between combat, puzzles, and platforming. Despite a few rough edges in timing-based inputs and platforming precision, its fast pacing, forgiving difficulty, and energetic, saxophone-driven soundtrack make it a standout, must-play entry in the genre.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA 2K18
    NBA 2K18 could’ve just done nothing at all, and simply upgrade some textures and update the new team rosters. But it did try and elevate the series to another level. Some things are a lot better, like the neighborhood for example, but the mediocre MyGM mode and the heavy reliance on microtransactions hold it back a bit. It is still a great game by any means and is still the king of basketball games.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!
    Even with all its changes, Pokemon Let's Go still feels very much like core Pokemon Games. The games are fun, unique and serve as both a good entry point to the series for newcomers and a basis for the next Pokemon games on the Switch.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SAROS
    Saros is a worthy and very respectable spiritual sequel to Returnal, and even though it may feel too easy at times or tiresome in terms of its main plot, as a whole it is simply an excellent, fun and addictive Roguelite action game, in the best sense of the term.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DOOM: The Dark Ages
    DOOM: The Dark Ages is a worthy and particularly enjoyable continuation of the beloved brand's renewed series, thanks to fun and challenging battles that are filled with satisfying mechanics.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 7: biohazard
    Even though Resident Evil 7 Biohazard ditches the third person point of view to a first person and a more intimate story, it does an amazing job of bringing back its roots which made the series so successful. The extraordinary work that was done in the different game departments such as story telling, audio, gameplay and graphics will keep me from sleeping at night and remembering it as a great experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For Honor
    For Honor is a great game, held back only by some minor flaws and technical difficulties that Ubisoft can and should tend to. The story mode isn't the best I've played and the matchmaking could use some tweaking, but even with its problems you can't take away the fact that this game has one of the deepest and rewarding fighting mechanics we've seen in a while. For Honor demands you study the ins and outs of the game and excel in it, and those who do will get an experience without an equal in gaming right now.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dishonored 2
    Dishonored 2 is a great game for those who never played the first game and for returning gamers who enjoyed Dishonored. Its challenging gameplay, collectibles and the ability to experience the game’s story from two different points of view are more than enough to keep you interested.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
    This is hands down, the best Musou game for the Switch, and a great action title. The music is fantastic, the action is crisp and fast paced, the theme of a great war is preserved throughout the game and the story has an interesting take on the famous war of Breath of the Wild. If it wasn't for the Switch being a weaker platform, hampering it's looks and performance, this may have been a game of the year contender.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The First Berserker: Khazan
    The First Berserker: Khazan is a great game for fans of the Souls-like genre, especially those who enjoyed the Nioh series. The combat is fun and challenging, the progression systems are deep and satisfying, and the art design is impressive. But I honestly don't think it's for anyone who isn't a Souls fan.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ARC Raiders
    Fans of the Extraction Shooter genre, rejoice - there's a new king in the neighborhood, and his name is ARC Raiders, and it earns this title thanks to an addictive gameplay loop, quality sound design, along with impressive graphics and excellent performance.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SIFU
    Sifu is a wild game: On the one hand you have a game with a good, yet flawed story and subpar soundtrack and on the other hand you have a punch to the face which is the amazing gameplay of Sifu, knocking some sense into you and reminding the player that gameplay is, and always will be, king.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
    Crash 4 has all the elements of a good Crash Bandicoot game: From silly but loveable characters to challenging yet fun gameplay, it excels at giving the player tons to do and tons to see. Too bad that Toys for Bob cranked the difficulty to "Unfair and beyond", as some of the levels create some really frustrating moments in the game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
    NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a welcome and very flattering addition to the brand's world of content, providing us with a reminder of how 2D platform games are one of the best game styles in the industry as long as they're done right. The game, while relatively short, is full of great challenges, maddening combat, and a satisfying arsenal of abilities, all while providing us with a very cute storyline and a wealth of things to discover and collect.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion 3
    From the moment you turn it on, the game is just oozing with joy and family fun. This game takes the best parts of Dark Moon and Luigi's Mansion 1 and combines them to create a wonderful experience.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Super Meat Boy 3D
    Super Meat Boy 3D is an excellent game - it does a lot of things right when it comes to its platforming experience, and while there are times when it can feel stifled and a little less comfortable due to the transition to 3D, the vast majority of the time we have a quality platformer here.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Battlefield 1
    EA and DICE have done an amazing job bringing something fresh to the table in picking WW1 as the game's theme. Multiplayer is probably the best thing aspect of the game, and the well-built maps and cool game modes will keep me coming back to Battlefield 1 for the coming months.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
    Did you say endless fun and a celebration of superheroes? You said MARVEL Cosmic Invasion. It's one of the best games we've gotten this year thanks to addictive and fun gameplay, simply great visuals, performance and soundtrack, and great gameplay options for both single player and those of us who like to add friends to the equation.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Street Fighter 6
    Street Fighter 6 won't dethrone Super Smash Bros Ultimate as the best fighting game on the console, but it is a very solid port that is worth it for every Street Fighter fan who's main console is the Switch 2.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ring Fit Adventure
    This is, by far, one of the most important games Nintendo has ever created. A game that manages to blend seamlessly between the workout and fitness world and the RPG gaming genre. It's an amazing game, and as one who finished it - it's worth every drop of sweat.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds 2
    If you had to pick one RPG to play this year, pick The Outer Worlds 2.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Diablo IV
    Diablo IV is not just a great game by Blizzard. The company sorely needed that win - that one game that might drag it out of the mud, and Diablo IV with its great story, atmosphere, sound and world - may be the one to do it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yooka-Replaylee
    With incredible pace of exploration, beautiful graphics, fantastic sound design and a lot of good ideas being done extremely well - Yooka-Replaylee is one of 2025 best platforming experience.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Halo Infinite
    While the story is weird and convoluted, the gameplay of both it's single-player and multi-player modes makes Halo Infinite the best shooter of 2021. Quite frankly it might be the best shooter of the past couple of years.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Scarlet Nexus
    Scarlet Nexus is an amazing Japanese action RPG game, at the start it could give a feeling of an average anime game, but the amazing designs, blend of action and RPG, interesting story are a great blend to one of 2021 games you don't want to miss.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
    One of 2021's biggest Switch games just got a lot bigger with this great expansion that MH fans definitely should try out themselves. Great new monsters, new maps and new weapons and gear - all in Sunbreak.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon Shield
    As a first dive into mainline Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield work fairly well. They're not the best ones by a long shot, but they are among the better ones in the series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sword / Shield Dual Pack
    As a first dive into mainline Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield work fairly well. They're not the best ones by a long shot, but they are among the better ones in the series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sword
    As a first dive into mainline Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield work fairly well. They're not the best ones by a long shot, but they are among the better ones in the series.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Return to Monkey Island
    Return to Monkey Island is a triumph in almost every aspect, yeah sure - the backtracking dating to the quests of old is still pervasive and annoying, but the game has charm, excellent writing and fantastic voice acting that push it forward and make is a joy to play.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mafia: Definitive Edition
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is a great way to experience one of the best crime games in recent history. Both old and new fans will enjoy the great ensemble of characters. story and soundtrack, though it's bugs can get a little annoying.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario Party Superstars
    These might be remakes of older titles, but this is exactly what this franchise needed: A return to roots to show newer audiences what made the original ones so special. With some of the best boards and minigames, as well as great visuals and sounds, this is one of the best Mario Party games, and the best party game on Switch.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Requiem
    Resident Evil Requiem is truly a fantastic game with amazing gameplay and a fun story, though it is using a lot of nostalgia to appeal to the old time fans and sometimes it feels like the series has some trouble really moving forward and I hope it manages to produce something newer the next time around.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Neon White
    Neon White is one of those games you wish you knew about when they were red hot. Its a game that puts everything that he has on gameplay, and it works marvelously. If you enjoy fast paced shooting and like a good challenge, you should definitely try this game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
    Well. Nintendo literally saved this game. From a game riddled with pace halting issues and pesky tutorials, Nintendo has unearthed the gem that is Skyward Sword. We can now fully appreciate it's great level design, awesome combat and wonderful presentation and music. Also - Fi is no longer annoying. Hallelujah.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    RoadCraft
    RoadCraft has ultimately proven to be one of the standout titles of this year. It offers a unique gameplay experience centered around operating heavy machinery in post-disaster recovery missions, with unmatched freedom and attention to detail. The vast open maps, logistical puzzle elements, and over 40 different vehicles create an engaging sandbox for creative problem-solving.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 takes everything that made the first game special and fun and quadruples it. The campaign and co-op modes will guarantee you many hours of fun and replayability with countless ways to deal with challenges and abnormal amounts of enemies.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
    While the game is still a classic and fun to play, the fact that players with HDD simply can't enjoy this game like the rest of their PC brethren, basically means that you either upgrade your PC, or won't enjoy this game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a beautiful game for sure, but it's not just a pretty face to look at: It has engaging gameplay mechanics, great bosses and story and an amazing soundtrack to boot. Ember Labs has delivered us an amazing game and a great addition to the PS5 library.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nobody Saves the World
    Nobody Saves the World is a masterclass in the gameplay perspective. It has a unique and clever way of making the rather overwhelming gameplay mechanics into something easy to understand and extremely fun. While it has a lackluster story, and a weird beginning and ending, the fascinating world succeed in making you forget those things, and keep playing with your knife throwing turtle or your fire breathing horse.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Big Hops
    Big Hops is the palete cleanser you need going into 2026 - with immpressive platforming inspired by Mario, a Veggie system that rewards creative thinking and adorable graphics and humor - This is the game you should kick off the year with.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur VI
    Soulcalibur VI has it's problems, but it's still a great return to form for the franchise and fine fighting game we'll probably see in next years EVO going full swing.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
    Calling NieR Replicant the best "Remaster" I've played would be weird considering the fact that I haven't played the original. But, Yoko Taro managed to take a 10 year old game and bring it to current-gen consoled almost flawlessly, and that is all there is to say.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Super Mario Party Jamboree
    Some might say that this is "another Mario Party game" but for me this is one of the best games I've played in recent years. The excellent gaming experience that Super Mario Party Jamboree provides is simply amazing, and if you like this style of games even a little, you are in for a simply wonderful experience.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    The PC Version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is the ultimate version to experience the game with, deeming the PlayStation 5 Pro unnecessary, however, the game still suffers from some technical issues, especially if you are not on a high end PC.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metro Exodus
    The game lost a bit of its original atmosphere by switching to a semi-open world gameplay style, but it gained so much more, making it an early contender for a game of the year award.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads
    The first episode of Life is Strange 2 looks very ambitious and promising. The change in the game's environment from urban to road-trip reflects its different but interesting story of survival and political drama and despite it's slow start, episode 1 includes all the small things that will probably make the entire season a big and unforgettable experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus
    The graphics are subpar for sure, but this doesn't detract from the fact that this is one of the best, but even bigger than that, one of the most important games the Pokemon franchise has ever seen. This is what you call a genre and series defining game. Gen 9 cannot go back to the old format after what we've seen with Legends Arceus.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    GRIME
    GRIME Isn't just exciting because it's a game made in my home country - it's exciting because it's simply a very good game. It manages to be hard and challenging without frustrating the player too much and it's level design and combat is good, albeit a bit hampered by technical issues.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla
    While the previous game was pretty straight forward with what you can do and what you came for, Valhalla is more of a work in progress. You have to put some work in order to get the most out of the game: Invest in your settlement, explore the right places, raid, raid, and raid. Valhalla tries to get the best of both worlds - the new RPG-like Assassin's Creed and the features from the original game. Sometimes it succeeds, but sometimes it fails. The plot is a classic Ubisoft plot, The side missions are way better than any other game in the series, and the combat feels realistic in a good way, once you get the hang of it. It's a must for an Assassin's Creed lover, and highly recommended for any other gamer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Card Shark
    This won't get nominated to a Game of the Year award, but don't let it fool you like one of the card sharks in this game: This is one of the best, and most innovative games of 2022. It's a game that really reminds me why I love video games.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
    MGS Delta: Snake Eater is clearly the best way to experience this classic masterpiece, even given the minor issues it includes. It is one of the best and most unique games of all time, which now received an update that continues to provide us with the quality and charm of the original combined with modern elements that make the experience even more accessible and enhanced.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
    Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly is a fantastic remake, although it suffers from some jank like late tutorials and a bit dated combat system, it is one of the most captivating Japanese horror stories ever and it deserved a good remake, so more people can finally experience the horror of the crimson ritual.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nine Sols
    Nine Sols is one of those games that once you get into, you'll probably have a hard time stopping, and the reasons are understandable - the high-quality combat system alone manages to keep you in the thick of things, the boss battles provide a challenge that is one of the most satisfying things you can give yourself, and the exploration experience feels great and also provides an impressive level of content and things for you to experience during your adventure.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The Last Guardian
    After 7 years in what seems to be development hell, Team Ico finally introduces us to the majestic Trico and its heartfelt relationship with a young protagonist. While the long development cycle does show its age in certain parts up to a point of some frustration. The experience as a whole is one of the most unique ever.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants
    The Order of Giants favors a more linear, focused experience that provides the best of what the game has to offer. This is the most fun i had solving puzzles in a game this year, along with some of the best cinematic moments i witnessed ever.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
    I know, I know - it ain't pretty, but looks aren't everything, and for what it's worth, this is an extremely solid port of an excellent game. Switch players should definitely give this one a try.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Far Cry 6
    The story can be a bit confusing, as is the structure of how it's played out, but this doesn't detract from the fact that this is probably the most fun I've had with a Ubisoft game and a Far Cry game in particular.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Streets of Rage 4
    A great comeback for the series, Streets of Rage 4 is a great game, with amazing gameplay and a killer soundtrack. It's a bit lacking in the extra content department, but what IS there, is great.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
    Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a good spin off game, even if it is fairly negligible, if you want a fun Pirate experience, you may want to give this game a shot.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
    Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is the best way to get into the game if you don't already own it, with amazing graphics, performance and next to no loading time. It lands all of its punches perfectly.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
    Is it still repetitive and dated in some ways? Yes. Is it still charming, addictive, and fun? Heck yes. And with the new art style and improved soundtrack, this game, while not the best Pokemon game out there, still shines.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE 2K23
    If 2K22 was the series face turn, this year's game is its first major push, with more polished gameplay mechanics, great stories with the MyRise mode and a better MyGM mode. The Cena showcase could've been better, but the creation tool more than makes up for it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gears Tactics
    Gears Tactics manages to blend the Gears of War series with a genre that was a home for such a different kind of gameplay beautifully, though its shortcomings are apparent.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Watch Dogs: Legion
    With Watch Dogs: Legion, the series finally found it's niche: The gameplay clicks, the "Legion" concept works brilliantly with the main theme of Watch Dogs, and while it has it's issues (mainly in some repetitive missions and a slow start to the story), this is the best Watch Dogs game to date.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bat Boy
    Barring some mishaps, Bat Boy is a triumph: Solid gameplay that keeps getting better with each stage. It's a very short game, but it's a sweet experience that I can definitely recommend to everyone that's a fan of 2D platformers (and especially Shovel Knight).
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 1: Awake
    Life is Strange: Before the Storm Ep. 1 is an emotional roller-coaster. It features a wonderful plot that develops slowly but brilliantly. Moreover, the episode's ending leaves you craving for more. The dialogues and the characters are exceptional, especially the ones that involve the new Backtalk ability, which make you feel like you are an inseparable part of the conversation. However, the lack of the Rewind system is felt greatly, so you will have to use your use instincts and gut feelings.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Penny's Big Breakaway
    I know that this game has some downsides, especially in its subpar beginning stages, but the latter ones are so polished, so fun to play, and work so well with the incredible platforming skills and controls of the game, that I just must go with my heart here and give it one of the highest praises I can give a game: It's just so much fun.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Back 4 Blood
    Back 4 Blood is a fun co-op shooter and the perfect answer to a boring afternoon especially, if you have a friend to back you up. If you want to play solo, you're gonna have to look somewhere else.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Toodee and Topdee
    Toodee and Topdee take elements previously found in games like Super Paper Mario and Fez and simply runs with it. The bosses and some levels can get annoying, but overall this is a very solid, funny, wholesome and most importantly - fun puzzle game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
    This is a wonderful example of a Superhero video game done right, with all the proper colorfulness and hectic combat one would expect in a game like this.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 7
    The campaign might be a bit lacking, but the overall quality of Gran Turismo 7 outshines any minor gripe I might have had with the game. Simply put, it's an excellent addition to the series, hampered only by it's "Always Online" mandate for the campaign.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Command & Conquer Remastered Collection
    Even if some technical aspects of the game stop it from being really great, the C&C remastered collection has a lot to offer, especially if you're fans of the original games.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Laika: Aged Through Blood
    There is no simple way to say this, Laika: Aged Through Blood is an extremely flawed masterpiece, but a masterpiece nonetheless. An amazing, and at times unforgettable experience that fell short by bad controls and some poor level design.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden 4
    Ninja Gaiden 4 continues the beloved series with glorious success, featuring explosive combat and action that only stops to make sure your heart won't explode.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Astro's Playroom
    Astro's Playroom is charming, fun and makes amazing use of all the new Dualsense features. Is it a perfect game? No, not at all - it's quite short and too easy. But this is probably the best game Sony could've shipped with PS5 consoles.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Split Fiction
    Split Fiction is a good game, even a very good one - it's full of quality platforming challenges and great boss battles, but above all this stands a shallow and uninspired storyline that manages to weigh down the overall experience. Still, with the right friend, it's a lovable and terribly fun experience, which will undoubtedly put a smile on your face.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ultra Age
    Ladies and gentlemen, you're looking at one of the sleeper hits of 2021. The game is short and the story can be confusing (also, don't get me started on the voice acting), but gameplay-wise this is a very fun and rewarding action game. Also, it looks incredible on the Nintendo Switch so that's a plus.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
    Yakuza 6 is a weird, fun, bizarre but most importantly, fitting conclusion to an epic saga of one video game character. The game is fun in all the best ways possible but bear in mind that it can feel a bit dated sometimes.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport
    This is a fantastic racing sim game that like its fierce competition over at Sony, knows how to balance arcade gameplay with some realism in regard to weather and track conditions. It also helps that it looks and plays great.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
    It's a wonderful alternative for people who like the concept of Monster Hunter but don't like the action part of the games. It can drag on in some parts, but overall it's one of the best monster collecting games you can get on the Switch.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Engage
    It doesn't have the story of Three Houses, but it has the heart of the series. The heart that made it beating for 33 years and - hopefully - counting. This is an excellent game for veterans of the series.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Eternal Afternoon
    Eternal Afternoon is not an ordinary game. It is a game that combines a lot of different elements that come together to create a very different experience that will enchant many players, as well as cause a significant portion of them to skip the game altogether - and this is where its uniqueness lies.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Project CARS 2
    Project CARS 2 continues Slightly Mad Studios community model of game development, and adds more content and accessibility into what was already a great title. what it lacks in graphical disadvantage to it's competitors it makes up for deep customization options. Proves one of the best driving experience you can find on the PS4.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond
    I believe going with the route established by the Let's Go games would have been better, but that doesn't mean that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl aren't excellent entries in the Pokemon franchise, and games that Pokemon fans would enjoy playing - old and new alike.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Borderlands Legendary Collection
    A true bang (pun intended) for you buck, the Borderlands Legendary Collection boasts three games in the series, that their port to the system was handled with extreme care. It's a shame we don't get a performance mode for silky smooth plays, but what's here is great.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WarioWare: Get It Together!
    This is a great addition to the series, with wonderful micro-games, excellent co-op mini games and a lot to unlock in-game. The additional cast of characters can be a mixed bag, but overall this is a fine game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
    When Square Enix called this game: "More Than a Remaster", they we're exaggerating in the slightest. Barring some questionable VA choices, this is an absolute blast of a remaster, and a game that would please both fans of the PSP classic and newcomers alike.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Invincible VS
    Invincible VS is a fun tag fighting game for fans of the tag fighting genre and especially for fans of the franchise.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Quarry
    This game, or interactive movie if you prefer, is a great experience for horror fans. The story, gameplay (minimalistic as it is) and the acting are some of the best I've seen in this genre yet. While there are some things that do break the immersion, it's still an experience for lovers of visual novels and horror fans alike.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Graceful Explosion Machine
    Graceful Explosion Machine is indeed a hidden GEM in the Nintendo e-shop library. It has an addictive and incredibly simple yet complex gameplay, amazing replay value and is extremely cheap at $13. The lack of Co-Op multiplayer does hold it back sometimes and as does the variety of worlds.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
    Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands does have it's faults, but all in all - it's a good game and you can really see the love and care that were put into it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land
    Atelier Yumia is a fantastic renovation to an aging series of jrpg games that needed an update, what didn't get an update tho, it seems, is the engine, which at times looks not amazing and the open world tends to not work properly and slows the frames to a crawl.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Piposh
    Piposh is undoubtedly an Israeli gaming industry icon, and this 2021 does it justice. The dialogs are hilarious, the voice acting is incredible and the story is fantastic. It could have been amazing with a little more polish, but the talent and heart were definitely there. A job well done.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Bananza
    Donkey Kong Bananza is without a doubt the true launch game for the Nintendo Switch 2. It's a very fun and super satisfying game that will give you many hours of endless enjoyment featuring excellent destruction mechanics, a cute storyline and huge amounts of things to collect. At the same time, it's not a perfect execution, being hurt mainly by a lack of polish when it comes to performance and annoying camera issues alongside a distinct sense of lack of challenge, a collection of negative features that manages to somewhat cloud the overall experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Mario RPG
    While the combat is a bit dated and a bit on the easy side - it's still fun and it complements how great the story, characters, and music are. Couple all those with one of the best-looking games on the platform and you get one hell of a remake.
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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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