Video Chums' Scores

  • Games
For 3,634 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 18% same as the average critic
  • 34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 96 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Lowest review score: 0 Bus Fix 2019
Score distribution:
3634 game reviews
    • 42 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    If someone never heard of Crazy Taxi, played Taxi Chaos, and then tried Crazy Taxi; they would think that Taxi Chaos was some sort of rudimentary precursor to the series. It's not a terrible game but it's certainly not nearly as enjoyable as its 22 year old counterpart.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Caveman Warriors looks like a standard Flash game and plays like a subpar SNES game. That being said, there's a certain charm to the clunky and frustrating 2D action that makes playing with friends somewhat enjoyable.
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    • 44 Critic Score
    Adventure Pop is a lazy Bust-A-Move clone that tries to rope gamers in with its charming visuals but it ultimately fails to live up to its inspirations. Even though it's free, you're better off paying a few bucks for a classic Bust-A-Move title.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    It features simple gameplay in an adorable world but the overall unsatisfying formula and lack of substantial content make it an easily forgettable fighter even for dedicated Touhou fans.
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    • 44 Critic Score
    Arsene Lupin: Once A Thief lets you play as both the thief and the detective while trying to thwart their crimes which is an interesting premise. However, the execution is lacking and it presents too many frustrating moments for me to recommend it.
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    • 43 Critic Score
    Cubit HD's cheerful sights and groovy tunes fail to make up for its frustrating and bare-bones gameplay. Although you may get a few minutes of fun out of it, you'll be better off taking your change to an arcade.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 43 Critic Score
    With a ton of superior Soulslikes out there, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn simply feels unnecessary. It's the sort of game that seems like it was made to be Game Pass filler but even then, there are dozens upon dozens of better games available for the service.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 43 Critic Score
    As a historical narrative told through a personal perspective, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday is certainly a capable piece of media but as a video game, it quickly falls apart and simply doesn't feel finished.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Blackjack is primarily fun when actual money's on the table. Unfortunately, Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition just doesn't do enough with the formula to make it worthwhile so you're better off cashing in your chips and hitting the buffet instead.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Overall, Fimbul is a mess. I wanted to like it due to its use of Norse mythology as it truly felt like a journey to Jotunheim, not just an action game with some Norse stuff thrown in but with combat that never felt satisfying, an annoying uncontrollable camera, a handful of glitches, and gameplay that I definitely don't want to dive back into, it's a hard game to recommend to anyone.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Micro Machines World Series actually contains a great deal of enjoyable content but its lack of structure and dependence on a barren online community means that content mostly goes to waste. Add in frustrating AI and you're left with one disappointing game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 41 Critic Score
    In the end, at least Windscape's graphics are fairly snazzy and you get a super-cool shield to pair with your weapons when you craft them. The maintenance wrench actually has moving parts and the shield that it comes with has a giant gear around it that moves in sync with the wrench. If the entire game had that level of love and finesse, it could have been a real gem.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 41 Critic Score
    Subsurface Circular does a good job with its graphics, sound, and storytelling. However, the brevity and lack of gameplay make it tough to recommend. It's clear that the developer is capable of something great but they stopped way too short to provide a meaningful and memorable experience.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 41 Critic Score
    Fantastic music and unique scoring system aside, Iro Hero simply isn't a fun shoot 'em up. It definitely has potential but its tedious and often frustrating stages make it an easy shmup to pass on even if you're a huge fan of the genre.
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    • 40 Critic Score
    Tower Inferno is a nifty home adaptation of the arcade game Crazy Tower but with faulty calibration, it's simply not that fun.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Feather is the gaming equivalent of an ASMR video. Some folks will dig it while others will wonder why it even exists.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Its dated and clunky visuals and simplistic gameplay make Country Tales a relaxing albeit hard to thoroughly enjoy experience.
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    • 40 Critic Score
    In the end, no goofy-looking googly-eyed cactus can save this irritating game from being yet another silly indie experiment.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed previous Doodle God games then you're sure to have a good time with Crime City. With that said, most gamers probably won't find much to like about randomly combining things to make other things.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    What happens when you slap a bunch of iconic sprites on a boring and tedious mobile game? You get METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a basic tower defense game to chill out with then Duke of Defense is certainly a capable albeit lackluster indie.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Indie games that don't do enough with already established formulas are disappointing and unfortunately, Scrap is one such game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Playing The Callisto Protocol made me feel like I'm wasting my time and I rarely feel that way when I play video games. With simple and repetitive combat and a world that's completely void of tension yet still filled with absurd amounts of violence, it can go suck an egg.
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    • 40 Critic Score
    Even though I wanted to enjoy Lumberhill, it definitely has a very long way to go to match the quality of its co-op contemporaries.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It may seem like a relaxing little puzzle game but Eat your letters ends up being a frustrating mess that you'll regret playing.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    An awesome game premise will only get you so far and unfortunately, SuperMash doesn't really live up to its clever foundation.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The developers of The Bradwell Conspiracy may be onto something with their immersive world, mysterious story, and top-notch voice acting but the game that surrounds all of that is nothing short of irritating.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    I didn't enjoy the intentionally clumsy gameplay of Brunch Club and neither did my gaming chums yet it surely has a promising premise.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    After a handful of rounds, I can easily say that Bullet Beat is a barebones and tedious shooter that genre fans will likely regret playing.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With so many superior games inspired by XCOM out there, Element Space's buggy and tedious battles simply don't measure up.

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