Video Chums' Scores

  • Games
For 3,628 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:
3628 game reviews
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Panzer Paladin is one of the best retro-inspired games to be released recently so if you love 8-bit 2D action then you'll definitely want to play it as it masterfully combines existing and novel concepts into one cohesive and enjoyable formula.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Gameplay-wise, Streets of Rogue is one of the most open-ended games that I've ever played and mastering it super-rewarding.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The brutal challenge of Gunborg: Dark Matters matches its tight and intuitive gameplay beautifully to thoroughly test anyone's mettle.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    HyperParasite is basically the same game as Hellmut: The Badass from Hell but it's still a ton of fun; if not, more so.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Whether you're whipping or blasting ahead, there's always a lot to look forward to when you're traversing Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I'm very happy that games like MECHBLAZE exist in this day and age as it proves that old-school 2D action can still be exciting.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you enjoy Metroidvania games then you'll love what Timespinner has to offer with its addictive exploration and combat.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I loved playing Spectrum's challenging scenarios and highly recommend it to any gamer who enjoys replaying and mastering stages.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I ended up having a ton of fun with Royal Frontier and I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a simple roguelike RPG to master.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rhythm Fighter's gameplay is rewarding, impressively strategic, a great deal of fun, and is amplified by its awesome music and art.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    When you mix puzzle and strategy this well and throw in loads of humour and colourful fun, you get Cats on Duty and it's great stuff.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As someone who loves variety in their co-op games, SUPER CRAZY RHYTHM CASTLE impressed me a great deal with what it has to offer.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Traversing Indivisible's beautiful world as you recruit an army of quirky characters makes for one delightful and memorable adventure.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ADIOS Amigos took what made Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space unique and turned it into something extremely enjoyable. If you're in the mood to play a quirky 2D cooperative space exploration game then you need to add this to your gaming library.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Unique arcade-style games always stand out to me and Splash Cars is one of the best with its rewarding and unconventional gameplay.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tadpole Treble Encore is a whimsical musical adventure that can easily appeal to gamers of all ages and skill levels.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I appreciated my time with Pui Pui Molcar Let's! Molcar Party! as it makes for a lovely game to play for anyone who loves guinea pigs.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you love cute 2D platformers and have a soft spot for inventory-based puzzles then Potata: Fairy Flower is a must-play indie title.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    CastleStorm has been entertaining gamers for over 5 years and this Switch version is the most enjoyable iteration to date. So, if you never had the opportunity to play it yet or simply want a portable version, it's definitely worth picking up a copy for Switch.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    You wouldn't think a game where you flip a cube around would be fully-featured and beautiful but The Last Cube surely is and it's great.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Everdream Valley delivers simple fun farming gameplay within an adorable game world that'll surely keep a smile on your face.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stealth game fans will find a lot to love in the stylish and rewarding Aragami, especially within this fully featured Shadow Edition.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Roboquest proves that all you need is a well-done experience which keeps things exciting even if its gameplay is intentionally standard.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Its challenges may be tough to overcome yet Demon's Tier+ offers a fleshed out game world that's awesome to watch unfold.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I've never played a similar game that features such a mode and it's simply awesome to experience a remixed campaign in a roguelike structure as you level up and play as efficiently as possible.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is a great compilation of dungeon crawlers but one that will require a substantial amount of patience to play through so if you're up to the task, it can be one highly rewarding package that'll stay with you for a very long time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I loved every second of Railbound and I'm sure you will, too, especially if you appreciate cute dogs, tricky trains, and clever puzzles.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking to test your 2D gaming skills and love quirky indies then Spinch will make a fantastic addition to your game library.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    8-Bit Armies may look like a goofy spoof of real-time strategy games yet it's an impressively in-depth and enjoyable game that both genre newcomers and veterans will appreciate. Plus, the controls are handled perfectly for console.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may owe a lot to Hidden in Plain Sight but Unspottable manages to elevate its gameplay to new heights with its super-fun gimmicks.

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