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For 732 reviews, this publication has graded:
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  • 5% same as the average critic
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On average, this publication grades 1 point higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 SAROS
Lowest review score: 20 Taxi Chaos
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 474 out of 732
  2. Mixed: 225 out of 732
  3. Negative: 33 out of 732
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Death Stranding: Director's Cut
    Death Stranding Director’s Cut is a visual and technical marvel that introduces a number of features that, while not essential, absolutely add to the overall experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
    Echoes of Wisdom is an exemplary game. It has completely obliterated the limitations of the old top-down Zelda formula and will have huge gameplay ramifications for the next generation of Legend of Zelda games, whatever form they take (Zelda Maker seems so obvious). It’s heartbreaking to see some control oversights and the glossy plastic art direction hampered slightly by the technical wobbles. I barely cared, though. I just wonder how I’ll be able to go back to the overhead adventures of the little green-hooded twink after this.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Foolish Mortals
    Throughout the 12ish hours it took me to roll credits, you can see that this is a developer that understands adventure games and their players. With a story that is engaging from start to finish and is packed full of memorable characters, mostly satisfying puzzles and has a gorgeous art style and immersive soundtrack to boot, Inklingwood Studios has nailed the brief for what it takes to create an outstanding adventure, and to do it with its first try is very impressive. But the real feather in its cap is the quality of life features that ensure the player never loses momentum and spends their time enjoying the good stuff.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Evil West
    Evil West might wear old-school clothes, but under the hood it's a modern stunner. Gorgeous and gutsy, the tale of Jesse Rentier paints a dark world where the best way to illuminate your path is by way of a shocking Tesla-powered knuckle duster. It deftly navigates some of the pitfalls that are to be expected when forging a new IP and drops a winning hand that is more aces than eights.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Persona 3 Portable
    P3P is still a terrific remake from a bygone era and a gold standard in handheld JRPGs on the Switch.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Earth Must Die
    Thanks to a star-studded voice cast, Earth Must Die is a hilarious sci-fi romp that features plenty of laughs and crude jokes. And while its comedy won’t land for everyone, its meticulous and clever design, and stunning cartoon visuals make it an early contender for adventure game of the year.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Cast n Chill
    Fully invested, second screen, or idle in the background, no matter how you interact with Cast n Chill it calmly meets you on your own terms and provides a serene, relaxing experience.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
    The underdog in Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles series has never looked or played better, giving new life to a game that could have been destined to rot in the ill-fated WiiU’s library. By boldly refitting its systems and gently touching up the already-beautiful art, along with adding some welcome chunks of all-new content, this Definitive Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X is essential playing for fans new and old.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BALL x PIT
    Proving there's almost nothing that can't be painted with the roguelite brush, Ball x Pit manages a dangerously intoxicating blend of arcade brick-breaking, ball-based alchemy and town planning that I haven't been able to put down.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Horizon Forbidden West
    An expansive, beautiful and engrossing new adventure that deepens the series' lore while doubling down on what made the original such a classic. A masterclass in meaningful open-world design, where exploration and curiosity is encouraged and rewarded.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Level Devil
    Level Devil is a unique 2D platformer that will have you fighting your instincts to survive unpredictable obstacles in its nostalgically simple worlds. Nothing is as it seems and the game is actively against you- rage if you want but keep pushing and you’ll soon escape hell in just a few short, but entertaining hours.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Diablo II: Resurrected
    The fires of hell burn hotter than ever, bringing the tale of the Dark Wanderer back in an eye (and ear) blisteringly good way.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wylde Flowers
    Wylde Flowers is a pleasant place to exist, the kind of game you can simply relax with and appreciate its colour and let the stress of the real world slip away. Come on by for its cast of inclusive and engaging characters, stay for its simpler take on the lifestyle genre with a clever, magical spin. Some might prefer a little more detail or options to really make it your own, but it’s an island worth visiting if Tom Nook’s insistence on spending more nook miles has become an annoyance.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Scorn
    Scorn is a feast for the eyes, a buffet for the mind but not for those of a weak stomach. It satisfies the morbid and the curious with its odd forms and sombre tapestries.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tales of Arise
    Combining the best ideas of the past three generations of 3D action JRPGs, stripped of excess and micromanagement, Tales of Arise is one of the most tactile and frenetic action-narrative experiences to come out of Japan in recent memory.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead Space
    Dead Space is a remarkable achievement in design on all fronts. A loving and intelligent remake that reminds players of what has been lost in AAA games and what can be found again if you just know where to look.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
    Turnip Boy proves he's no one-hit wonder, taking a slightly different direction to his debut yet still hitting all the right notes. Fun to play and enjoyable to master, it’s a creative action-shooter that shouldn’t be missed.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Beacon Pines
    Beacon Pines is a title that I will find myself recommending to people with as little context as possible – a gorgeous and charming example of unique storytelling that simply must be experienced blindly to fully appreciate its cute and quirky tale of curious conspiracy.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Astro Bot
    Astro Bot is a wonderfully entertaining and diverse platformer that throws new ideas at you at an incredible rate, topped with stunning visuals and an injection of PlayStation nostalgia.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Happy Game
    Happy Game isn’t for the squeamish or those with any particular phobias, but anyone looking for a short horror experience a la Little Nightmares or something that isn’t just another first-person jump scare fest would do well to chase this one down.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
    Challenging combat, rewarding platforming, engaging exploration and a surprisingly unique story has Survivor in the conversation for the best Star Wars game ever released.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tekken 8
    Tekken 8 is as equally ridiculous as it is sensible. It makes crazy, entertaining choices for its story while also opening its doors to a more contemporary, wider audience through some systems that increase the game’s approachability.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tchia
    Tchia’s ambitious ideas and brightly textured open world come together in harmony. Despite an air of familiarity, there’s simply nothing else like Tchia, and I have no doubt it will be high on my game of the year list.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Deathloop
    Deathloop takes Arkane's well known brand of first-person action stealth and artfully melds it into a time-bending multi-assassination power fantasy.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metaphor: ReFantazio
    If you can only play one turn-based fantasy roleplaying game this year, let it be this one. Swords and sorcery Persona is a marvellously-executed pitch.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition
    Aspects of the gameplay of the earlier titles will probably no longer satisfy, but the Legendary Edition is a stellar compilation and dutiful upgrade of three classic titles that show BioWare at the peak of its storytelling and world-building prowess.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
    Two great 3D Mario experiences in one package – an underappreciated classic and a fresh take on the series – makes this a must-own for anyone with a Switch. Whether you played and loved 3D World or never got the chance, there's never been a better time to fire it up.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tunic
    Tunic surprises and delights. It doubles down on its environmental storytelling which may put off those looking for a cruisy experience, but true adventurers will be well pleased with the little fox and his quest.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
    Disco Elysium – The Final Cut is the definitive version of an incredible point-and-click RPG, mixing the darkest of humour with genuine insight in a surreal setting begging to be explored.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Herdling
    Herdling's brisk walk through a wild world manages to charm from beginning to end, with just enough drama and beauty to make waving a makeshift cane at a horde of hairy beasts into an unforgettable journey.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Nintendo Switch Sports
    The optimist in me hopes that, for everyone else, there’s a future in Switch Sports’ competitive online play and regular updates. That’s in spite of the pessimist in me seeing this staggered approach as nothing more than a grab for more long-term Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, but that’s beside the point. If it all comes together, I suppose there’s something decent if not overly special here, but that’s a big ol’ question mark hanging over this review for the time being. As it stands Nintendo Switch Sports is a fun, nostalgic collection of motion-controlled sports that are sure to be a hit at gatherings in much the same way that Wii Sports was, but it’s an awkward package that’s hard to justify forking out for right now. [Review in Progress]
    • 83 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Splatoon 3
    If you’re in it purely for the single player content, you’ll find a lot to love in Splatoon 3. It’s disappointing that there’s pretty much nothing else for you if you’re completely offline – without live servers we haven’t even been able to access the included Tableturf Battle card game or spend any time customising anything – but we’ll have more to say once we can actually get stuck into the rest of the game. [Review in Progress]

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