Video Chums' Scores

  • Games
For 3,618 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:
3618 game reviews
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    • 80 Critic Score
    You wouldn't expect a game called Bang-On Balls: Chronicles to be as epically fun as it is and I'm very happy that this indie gem exists.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport is a superb racing sim that marks a welcome return to the genre. If you're a gearhead or simply enjoy a more realistic approach to racing then I highly recommend checking it out although those averse to the genre will likely remain unswayed.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Detective Pikachu Returns is definitely adorable in this Switch debut although the required deduction skills to solve its cases remain at an incredibly low bar to clear which made it hard to hold my attention for very long.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Although it's very laidback and simple, BLINNK and the Vacuum of Space might be a good game for younguns who prefer things slow.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Crossfire: Sierra Squad is a solid albeit standard military shooter that straddles the line between realistic and arcade a little too safely.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    I wish that Project Wingman: Frontline 59 took a more arcade-like approach to its VR implementation because it feels needlessly limiting.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    The combat of RUINSMAGUS: COMPLETE doesn't offer much satisfaction but hanging out in its town is nothing short of delightful.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Waltz of the Wizard is so jam-packed with fun secrets and entertaining gameplay that it's an easy recommendation for PSVR2.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    I thoroughly enjoyed the simple action of GAZZLERS with its fun upgrades and roguelike structure but it's ultimately very repetitive.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Throwing yourself around the complex levels of TOSS! is a great deal of fun but be careful because you can easily hurt your arms.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    It's true that Cyber Citizen Shockman 2: A New Menace improves upon the original but this buggy port makes it pretty much just as fun.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4: Bush Rescue Returns may be a step down from its 3D roots but what's here is still rather enjoyable.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I love arcade-like games and Pizza Possum is the most refreshing and unique title in the genre that I've played in a very long time.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As one of the weirdest games I've ever played, Everhood: Eternity Edition stands tall as a unique and challenging reverse rhythm game.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    As a huge puzzle game fan, Persha and the Magic Labyrinth -Arabian Nyaights- impressed me a great deal as it's one awesome game.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    If it were a bit smoother and less buggy, I'd easily consider Mechs V Kaijus to be a top-notch tower-defence game; that's for sure.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Besides a few new unit types and a nifty mode, Wargroove 2 is more of the same but when the core formula is this fun, that's great.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're in the mood for an abstract fast-paced puzzle-filled boss-slaying adventure then you really can't do much better than Cocoon.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos is a surprising return to what made the earlier titles special and it feels like Natsume is putting some much-needed attention into fleshing-out the series. With its focus on exploration and a huge world to traverse, tons of items to find, and a variety of animals to nurture as well as solid farming, mining, and fishing; there's a lot of fun to be had with this instalment.
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    • 67 Critic Score
    Paleo Pines is a cute sim that focuses more on collecting and exploring than it does farming and its large selection of dinos to befriend are totes adorbs. Amassing a collection of dino pals is rewarding and a lot of things are done well but it just doesn't do enough to keep players hooked like similar games do. Here's hoping the developers take what works and really run with them in their next game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fate/Samurai Remnant is one of my favourite action games of the year thanks to its epic combat and character growth opportunities that come together to make each battle feel personalised. It may start out slow but holy hot darn, do things escalate.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster brings back one of the greatest RPGs ever made as well as its impressively fleshed-out prequel so if you want to experience an incredible story with phenomenal strategic card-based combat then definitely pick this collection up.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Silent Hope is a challenging dungeon crawler with familiar sights from Rune Factory sprinkled in and there's definitely some fun to be had for those looking for a more action-packed adventure that's set in the same universe. However, the unbalanced heroes and mandatory grinding will certainly put off many players.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is a substantial step-up from the previous game and it's bursting with so many zany mechanics and party customisation options that it'll make your head spin. Trying to master some of the missions will still give you a headache, though.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even though the intentionally clumsy controls of Party Animals has been done before, the amount of variety makes it stand out.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As perhaps the most ridiculous rhythm game I've ever played, Trombone Champ presents a surprisingly satisfying level of challenge.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're in the mood for a hilarious and fast-paced shoot 'em up then you really can't do much better than Osyaberi! Horijyo! Gekihori: Anna Holinski saves the universe, alright?! as it'll make you laugh as you master its challenging albeit simple gameplay.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Horizon Chase 2 offers a huge assortment of tracks set in real-world locales that make its instinctual and visceral gameplay really shine.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    If AK-xolotl released 10 years ago, it would likely be a cult classic and although it's kind of fun, it doesn't really hold up in today's market.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gunbrella is one of those indies that presents such a clever combo of fun gameplay elements that it's an easy title to recommend.

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