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
    Escape Academy: Escape from the Past is an origins story that will keep you and a chum happily thinking outside-the-box for hours.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Stay Out of the House proves that you don't need realistic graphics for a fear-inducing experience. It's one of the scariest games ever.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I enjoy 2D indie horror games and old-school RPGs so of course, I think Raging Bytes is great stuff and if you play it, I'm sure you'll agree.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    When you add up its clever combat, involving party setup systems, and streamlined dungeons, SOULVARS equates to one epic indie.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine may not be the clever concoction that I was hoping it would be but it can be fun in short bursts.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    There may be a lot you can do in APICO but no matter what you fill your schedule with, you're bound to have a lovely and relaxing time.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Within a wide variety of clever scenarios and dastardly bosses, ProtoCorgi's tight unique gameplay and cute visuals really shine.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    2D action games come in all varieties but I bet you haven't played anything quite like Orbital Bullet; it's one of the year's best indies.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a classic puzzle detective game from the makers of the Phoenix Wright series and it's absolutely packed with humour, satisfying puzzles, and colourful characters that you'll get to know well throughout its complex supernatural story.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    I friggin' loved my time with Crash Team Rumble and I plan on playing it much, much more. Although I was a bit hesitant at first, the amount of strategy that you can incorporate allows this frantic multiplayer game to really shine battle after battle.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Even with its current amount of bugs and other rough-around-the-edges aspects, Park Beyond is a brilliantly imaginative simulation game that'll take you away to a carefree and fun-filled world where you can easily make the park of your dreams.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's beautiful, relaxing, and a wonderful game to show off PlayStation VR2 with but Kayak VR: Mirage is ultimately a very basic experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Simply put, your enjoyment of Thumper will mostly rely on how much fun you have retrying the same segments over and over again. Although some folks like games that take this approach, I personally get tired of it fast so keep that in mind before taking the trip.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I had a good time with Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending but it can be a rather finicky and repetitive affair so keep that in mind.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I've never played anything quite like The Last Clockwinder and it truly knocked my socks off with its clever take on factory-building.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    FANTAVISION 202X is a solid arcade-like puzzler from the PS2 library that looks great in VR but its gameplay remains exceptionally basic.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Soaring through levels as you blow up all sorts of cybernetic enemies in Rez Infinite is a blast that'll make you feel like one happy Cowgirl.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Budget Cuts Ultimate is a culmination of VR stealth action that'll keep you on edge as you figure out just what the heck is going on.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pixel Ripped 1978 is the best offering in the series so far and I'm absolutely blown away by how much variety they managed to pack in.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    It's cute, simple, and entertaining but Kitten Island unfortunately doesn't quite live up to the classic 2D platformers of the NES era.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    With nifty mechanics and a rewarding sense of challenge, Cat Souls is a worthwhile indie despite its rather clunky and inconsistent feel.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Annalynn is a ton of fun so if you're in the mood for some gratifying retro arcade action then you'd be a goof not to play this indie gem.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I loved my time with Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition and I'll boot it up whenever I want a quick fix of old-school explosive action.
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    • 40 Critic Score
    I didn't expect much from Sugar Tanks but its slow albeit intuitive gameplay still managed to disappoint; it's not that sweet after all.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Speed Crew is definitely a solid co-op game to add to your line-up but it definitely doesn't reinvent the wheel; it only repairs it.
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    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is exactly what its name will lead you to believe as it's an excellent classic silly fun time that looks better than ever and has a pinch of extra content that's sure to delight long-time fans so play it; okay, Mr. Sunshine?
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Undead Horde 2: Necropolis is simply one of my favourite indie games of the year so far thanks to its incredibly rewarding structure and variety of horde types that make configuring your army a treat. If that sounds good to you then I highly recommend this indie gem.

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