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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
    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.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
    Star-Crossed World is a fun and shiny new upgrade for the already beloved Kirby and the Forgotten Land, it might be a little short, but the graphical upgrade is definitely a must for newcomers to this game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Age of Mythology: Retold
    As a remaster of an iconic game, Age of Mythology: Retold is a great experience that most of the time manages to be a pretty decent improved version of the original it's based on.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Triangle Strategy
    If not for an extremely slow burner of a start, this game was a must-have for every tactical-JRPG fan that has a Switch. But seriously, even though the game takes a lot of time to reveal it's true power, don't let it deter you from playing what is eventually an awesome and very smart game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hitman
    Square Enix's decision to separate the game into several episodes and market the game as a “Season” may interrupt with the storytelling of the game, but it also takes the game back to its roots, putting you in a sandbox full of opportunities and choices. Not all of the episodes are on par with each other and the “Opportunities” helping method makes the game feel a bit too easy and straight forward. But other than that, the game is a great addition to the series and fans of the series (especially “Blood Money” fans) would love 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.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    FIFA 19
    All in all, FIFA 19 is a good game, it distinguishes itself from its competition (PES) by being slower with an emphasis on tactics, but it doesn't give us a lot more than last year's game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a good, but not great. The combat is fun, the music is phenomenal and the huge and lush world of Alrest is a joy to venture through. But with all that said, the game is plagued by a messy UI system, almost nonexistent map, weird blade acquiring system, terrible and sometimes mediocre plot. It really looks like the game tried its best not be Xenoblade Chronicles X, and was less concerned with building on it’s predecessor.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Green Hell VR
    Green Hell VR offers a great VR experience, with interactive jungle environment made with the attention to the smallest details while creating a consistently challenging gameplay experience.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Plucky Squire
    If we put aside for a moment the fact that this is a rather short experience, what we have here is a stunning indie game that does what it wants to do very well which makes the overall experience you will get from it a successful one, and personally I think it is one of the sweetest surprises of 2024.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Worms W.M.D
    While not adding too much to the formula, Worms W.M.D’s back to the roots philosophy is welcomed. The new vehicles and weapons are great and the fact it’s on the Nintendo Switch enables you to set up a Worms party anywhere you go. It’s a great game that Switch owners should pick up.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Helldivers 2
    It is quite simply the best co-op experience i had, and a masterclass in how to handle a liver-service game in a good, honest and fair way.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NBA 2K19
    Micro-transactions and a very flat career mode kind of spoil what is the best basketball game this year.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cult of the Lamb
    Apart from some small issues with the difficulty, Cult of the Lamb is a fantastic game and really is one of the more pleasant surprises of 2022.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hitman 2
    Everything that makes Hitman 2 a good game, also makes it a boring one. You still have the ability to be anything you'd want to be - a silent, smart assassin who can forge anything in this world into his weapon, or an assassin that likes to leave some mess behind him and run away. The absurd part is, despite the endless opportunities to advance and complete your tasks, every mission feels the same, and you can't play 2 missions in a row without having to catch a break or go back to whatever else you have to play. Hitman 2 proves that even creativity could be boring, which is truly a remarkable accomplishment.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears 5: Hivebusters
    Hivebusters shows that even a 3-hour long experience can be a fun and fulfilling one, if done right. The Coalition just showed us that the Gears franchise is in very good hands.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Death Stranding
    Death Stranding is not a game for every type of player. Its special but repetitive and sometimes outright boring gameplay will make you either love it or stay away from it like fire (or BT). If you have weeks or even months of free time, Death Stranding is the game for you. Otherwise, it’s better to invest it on a real trip with less cargo and no babies.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
    With endless content that's scattered in a way that makes the pace of finding new things addictive, in a galaxy no less then visually stunning and all while maintaining accessibility for younger audience as well - I have no doubt "LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga" will not only be one of your favorite games this year, but will also be your children's favorite game for many years.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: The Veilguard
    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.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Marathon
    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE 2K24
    Another year, another good WWE 2K game. After 2K20, we really shouldn't take that for granted, and it looks like the devs don't too - the gameplay is fun, the new additions are great and the MyRise and MyGM modes are better than ever. The WrestleMania showcase mode is the best we've had in a while, but next time - drop the objectives.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
    Like the brand or not, it's hard to argue with the fact that DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero is nothing less than a love letter to anyone who likes or thinks they are a Dragon Ball fan, even if in some parts the execution may feel a little cheap and even frustrating.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    DIRT 5
    Dirt again presents fun rally races but at the same time fails at the same point: It's kind of the same game that came to exhaustion fast and thrown away to play a new 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel's Midnight Suns
    Firaxis is finally coming out of their comfort zone. I know - it's also a turn-based strategy game, what they are known for in the last few decades - but with added systems like the card games, some RPG elements and the friendship system, are adding more spice to the already perfected formula.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MIO: Memories in Orbit
    It probably won't make it to the top of the list of the best Metroidvania games of all time, but for what it does try to be - Mio: Memories in Orbit is not a bad game at all.
    • 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.
    • 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 .
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    South Park: The Fractured But Whole
    South Park: The Fractured But Whole preserves its last game atmosphere and fun. Although it failed delivering a trippy story and characters as the old one with none of the memorable moments and characters as its predecessor. On that, Ubisoft shoved in a microtransactions system which seems to squeeze money by removing part of the game. Recommended for South Park's fans only.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Company of Heroes 3
    Any RTS fan and a WWII history enthusiast would feel right at home with Company of Heroes 3. The African Campaign is its weakest point, but when the rest of the game is such a joy to play - it's something we can live with.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Stellar Blade
    Stellar Blade seems to get the wrong reputation and marketing on the internet nowadays, what we have here is a marvel of current gen graphics and feature usage on the PS5 with gameplay and world that would appeal to Nier and Souls fans alike.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
    Hellblade 2 Sinua's Saga truly feels like a next-generation experience with graphics and design that leap off the screen. The combination of a fully cinematic experience and a well-crafted world fits perfectly into the game, creating a vibrant world with a decent story based on Norse mythology. However, the game mechanics are its weakest point, with very simple and easy-to-master combat and puzzle elements. I was hoping for the same epic boss battles as we saw in the first game, but unfortunately, they never materialized. Nonetheless, the fights are much more cinematic, with Instagram-worthy moments scattered throughout the game.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fall Guys
    Not all its levels were created equal, but more often than not, Fall Guys delivers a fun, unique and quite often hilarious gaming experience, perfect with friends or by yourself.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dark Deity
    Dark Deity has it's faults, but ultimately it does what it sets to do: Be a wonderful alternative to Fire Emblem on the PC. The devs had their hearts in the right place with this one and it's a great starting point for people who want to tip their toes in the genre.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Alan Wake Remastered
    Alan Wake is still a good game, but the remastered version reminds us that this game comes from a different era, and I wish that the devs would have implemented some QoL improvements to cater for this current gen.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Digimon Story Time Stranger
    Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a great RPG adventure game, even when it's not entirely open and free to play leisurely, it's still one of the better Digimon games to be out now that could turn the tide on the competition with it's main rival from Nintendo.
    • 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
    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
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sonic x Shadow Generations
    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
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 90 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
    A great campaign, excellent multiplayer modes and amazing graphics make this game worthy of its namesake.
    • 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.
    • 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
    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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Avowed
    After two very diverse works, Obsidian returns to their "bread and butter" with Avowed, an RPG with a taste of the past. Although in some areas the game feels too outdated, especially by today's standards, the studio brings diversity to a combat system that is simply outstanding, and with combination of brilliant writing and a world design that is full of secrets they make Avowed a amazing experience for all fans of the genre that I cannot recommend less.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    DOOM Eternal
    Panic Button did the impossible once more, with an amazing conversion of a great game for the Nintendo Switch. Sure, the cut backs are visible, but the end product is very good, and it's a great port.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Trinity Fusion
    With my last game review of 2023, I'm getting to review a solid 2D action game, with great foundations that is hindered by its rogue-lite mechanics (but not by much). Great work by Angry Mob Games.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gravity Rush 2
    Gravity Rush 2 feels like a true sequel to the original game. Kat feels and looks amazing, the world she lives in is astounding and the OST and sound design really give this game an anime movie look. The game looks like it would've benefited from a higher frame rate, and the stealth missions do feel dull, but overall it's a good game and a great addition to your PS4 library.
    • 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.
    • 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!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Infinity Nikki
    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?
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Persona 3 Reload
    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    GRIME II
    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.
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