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
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Teslagrad 2 may not be the sequel that I was hoping it would be after all these years but it's still a very good Metroidvania follow-up that'll have you giddily flinging Lumina around its hazardous environments as you amass a collection of cards and enjoyable upgrades.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Fe
    After completing Fe, I'm happy to say that it was one of the most beautiful and memorable gaming experiences that I've played in a while. At the same time, its lack of challenge and reliance on repetition occasionally made me feel worn out.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I enjoyed roaming the Terarium while controlling my favorite Pokemon and the sheer number of different Pokemon spread around the Kitakami and Terarium regions is sure to make all Pokemon collectors happy.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    My gaming chum and I had a ton of fun with Contra: Operation Galuga and although it doesn't live up to classics such as the peak of run 'n' gun action, Hard Corps, there's certainly a lot to love here, especially with its varied assortment of playable characters.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    When it comes to turn-based strategy games, Regalia: Royal Edition is worthy of attention due to its unique and multifaceted mechanics. However, SRPG enthusiasts may be put off by a few counterintuitive design decisions.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    No Straight Roads is one of my favourite indies of the year and it made me have renewed faith in game developers' sense of creativity.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a cute and funny shop simulator that you can enjoy as the hours tick away then you need to play Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! Its rewarding gameplay and lighthearted atmosphere make it a great game to zone out to.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although its adorable and colourful visuals may make you assume otherwise, Joggernauts is a super-tough co-op platformer that rewards fast-thinking and communication. If that sounds like your cup of tea then jog over to the eShop and give it a try.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It may not be the main event in your next local multiplayer gathering but Toast Time: Smash Up! is definitely worthy of at least being part of a rapid fire gaming playlist with pals.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    When it comes to chaotic mini-game fun, Ichidant-R provides such great times that I hope to see the other Puzzle & Action arcade games (Tant-R and Sand-R) get Sega Ages releases sometime soon.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you can't get enough multiplayer indies in your gaming diet then Tower of Babel - no mercy is a must-play that's sure to delight.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you enjoy Picross 3D and want to play a similar game on Switch then Voxelgram will definitely provide hours of head-scratching fun.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Simply put, TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD will make you feel like it's 2002 all over again. For fans of retro 3D platformers, this is a wonderful thing although modern gamers may find it to be a bit too old-school to thoroughly enjoy.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Practical puzzle games don't get much cleverer than A Fold Apart. Although it's a short adventure, it's one that you surely won't forget.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's definitely a solid fast-paced arcade shooter but Hyper Sentinel also tends to devolve into a needlessly frustrating experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disjunction is one of the best indie games that I've played recently with its brilliant blend of story, stealth, and gadget-based combat.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pinball FX offers excellent pinball fun but I can only recommend it to those who are new to the series because fans will certainly be disappointed with its lackluster features. Plus, the fact that they'll have to buy everything again is frankly inexcusable.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Process of Elimination is a fun detective game with an interesting cast and story as well as a unique board game twist on investigating. As long as you're prepared to read a lot of text, you'll enjoy unraveling the mystery of The Quartering Duke.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    None of DROS' individual elements are particularly spectacular but they all come together nicely to create a solid puzzle platformer. The weaker aspects of its presentation don't matter as much because the stronger aspects such as art style and satisfying world-building shine when they need to. If the gameplay is all you care about, DROS also does that well enough to get a thumbs-up from me.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Arca's Path is a VR game that'll keep your heart in your throat as you attempt to master its super-challenging stages while trying not to fall into the abyss below. Its abstract and captivating world is just the icing on the cake.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! is focused on what makes the franchise enjoyable: its distinct take on rhythm gameplay. It may not have all sorts of extra mini-games and such but what's here is still a stellar entry in Namco's long-running series.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Simply put, I wish that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind was more fleshed out when it comes to its basic brawler gameplay.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Darkestville Castle is a standard point and click adventure that genre fans who are thirsty for more may enjoy but it's nothing special.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Some gamers may appreciate Graveyard Keeper's grindfest of a campaign but those who are looking for something more immediately gratifying will likely become frustrated beyond repair with its convoluted systems and tedious tasks.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you played Destroy All Humans! when it originally released and have some nostalgia for it then this might be worth playing but for the rest of us, this is a game that should have stayed locked away in Area 51.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Rusty Rabbit is a cute and entertaining Metroidvania that offers such a unique and fresh experience that I found it hard to put down. However, if you're looking for more challenge and excitement then its laidback formula may not be for you.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I didn't think we'd ever see Gex again but Gex Trilogy proves that this irreverent and charming series is definitely enjoyable and unique enough for today's gaming audiences. With that being said, the humour and visuals surely haven't held up as well as a gecko clinging to the ceiling.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mastering Glyph's campaign is a treat thanks to its tight and varied gameplay as well as its rewarding secrets and campaign structure.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    I certainly had a good time playing SCHiM but my patriotism may have clouded my judgment. How much would I actually care about SCHiM's locations if I wasn't constantly pointing at the screen like in that Leonardo DiCaprio meme? Some people will think the gameplay is too boring and others may love its unique and creative concept too much to care. In the end, I found myself right in the middle.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    With an enjoyable take on the Musou formula and boasting a fantastic cast of both mainstream and obscure Koei Tecmo characters, Warriors All-Stars is sure to delight a variety of fans and perhaps recruit a few new ones in the process.

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