Video Chums' Scores

  • Games
For 3,619 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 Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Lowest review score: 0 Bus Fix 2019
Score distribution:
3619 game reviews
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    When it comes to battle royal games, you certainly can't do much better than Spellbreak. Its clever use of casting combinations of magic spells while soaring through lovely environments makes it one exciting and delightful online experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars is brimming with charm and fun. It's surprising that these games released so long ago because they have held up beautifully and thoroughly prove Nintendo's brilliant level of creativity over the years. Here's hoping for many more games to come.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Although I enjoyed my time with Deleveled, it definitely has its frustrating moments. However, I still recommend it to 2D puzzle fans.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Witcheye is a solid game and it makes for a fun time whenever you want a quick fix of unconventional and challenging 2D gameplay.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I wish that Shing! stuck with traditional controls because it offers a fantastic campaign but the controls make it much less fun.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bake 'n Switch is a goofy arcade-style co-op game that features some fun mechanics yet its core gameplay remains rather flat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There's certainly some fun to be had with the tricky gameplay of Street Power Soccer although its visuals are disappointingly dated.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Retro racers definitely don't get much better than Hotshot Racing so if you have a fondness for racing in the '90s, you're sure to love it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Playing Moon: Remix RPG Adventure nowadays cemented my notion that some games are truly timeless and it's quite funny, too.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a fan of classic 3D platformers, I found Ary and the Secret of Seasons to be a magical and beautiful game and it's great fun, too.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is certainly not a game for everyone. If you love story-heavy experiences and relish details that others may find dull then you'll wholeheartedly embrace it. At the same time, those looking for rewarding strategy combat will likely be disappointed.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars certainly doesn't suck as much as vampires do but it can be quite a monotonous game. The moments when you overcome challenges and cover the map are rewarding but they're fleeting and all you're left with is an anemic experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    If you're the kind of gamer who embraces unconventional and entertaining games that slide underneath most gamers' radars as they remain mesmerized by all of the recycled AAA schlock out there then you should definitely play Fight Crab. Don't make me pinch you!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Buried Stars will challenge you to solve mysteries while trapped in a collapsing studio with a few survivors as you struggle to build rapport and maintain your own sanity. Overall, it's a gripping story that will have you replaying until you reach its ultimate conclusion.
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    • 88 Critic Score
    Touhou Luna Nights takes the visual style of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and mixes in a unique blend of puzzle-based exploration and combat to create one brilliant Metroidvania. I highly recommend it to any fan of the genre.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    For better or worse, Samurai Shodown! 2 is exactly what you'd expect from a portable adaptation of the arcade fighting game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fighting games have come a long way since 1999 and this portable fighter is fun but King of Fighters R-2 can't help but feel dated.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Descenders is one of those rare games that procedural generation makes it less fun. I wish it was a fine-tuned experience instead.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although it isn't much different to your standard twin-stick platform shooter, Collapsed certainly offers some enjoyable roguelike action.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Even though its premise has a lot of promise, Evergate's reliance on trial and error makes the experience feel more frustrating than fun.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    OkunoKA Madness proves that games inspired by Super Meat Boy don't have to be copycats by offering plenty of enjoyable mechanics.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Few 3D action games feature the level of finesse and originality that Raji: An Ancient Epic boasts and it's quite captivating, too.
    • 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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 proves that video games aren't really getting much better than what was around at the turn of the millennium. In fact, the amount of fun to be had here makes most modern games feel sterile and unstimulating in comparison.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The story campaign in Marvel's Avengers is a wonderful treat for fans of Marvel as it's full of superhero fun. Beyond that, the experience unfortunately doesn't quite maintain its level of excitement in its multiplayer component.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's puzzling why the puzzler Puzzled was ported to modern consoles considering it's such an irritating and hollow experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quell Zen is not only a chill experience, it's also jam-packed with rewarding practical puzzles and plenty of replay value.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although it contains plenty of content to master, Swapperoo's simple gameplay doesn't deviate much from the match 3 formula.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As an extension of an already great puzzler, Piczle Lines DX 500 More Puzzles! offers more puzzle fun and it has a cool bonus, too.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Piczle Lines DX is rewarding, charming, and a great game to wind down with if you want your brain to settle or you can't sleep.

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