XGN's Scores

  • Games
For 3,434 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 98 Elden Ring
Lowest review score: 10 Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor
Score distribution:
3435 game reviews
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Saros turns bullet hell into a ruthless ballet, pushing you to play aggressively or get left behind. Set on a beautiful, hostile and ever-changing planet, it blends intense combat with a mysterious narrative that slowly pulls you in. It’s punishing but addictive.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MOUSE: P.I. For Hire might not generate as much adrenaline as other boomer shooters, but it more than makes up for it with its charm and visual style. The top notch voice acting helps sell this unique blend of shooting, 30's animation and the Noir detective genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Six is back, and this time the nightmare feels bigger and more personal than ever. The VR experience is highly immersive, pulling you into its twisted world. It’s scary, haunting, and adventurous, though during intense moments the controls can feel slightly clunky and break immersion.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An asynchronic multiplayer, which you play Single Player is an interesting concept which is executed perfectly. You change the world around you while having to deal with the choices of your predecessor. All that wrapped in a world that is beautiful despite all the plastic pollution.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A retro collection of 6 classic Marvel games from the 1990s, featuring beat ’em ups and platformers with mixed quality, strong nostalgia, co-op gameplay, and modern features like save states and cheats.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game offers a quirky life simulation managing Mii characters on a lively island, focusing on relationships, humor, and unexpected interactions, though its long term appeal depends on tolerance for repetition.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pragmata is a visually stunning game that blends hacking, shooting, and much more into one seamless experience. The game looks incredible and effortlessly has you multitasking as if it’s second nature. Meanwhile, Diana easily steals the spotlight as the cutest android ever.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crimson Desert is an ambitious, visually stunning open-world RPG that blends brutal, skill-based combat with a richly detailed and immersive world. While its sprawling narrative can feel unfocused at times and boss difficulty occasionally borders, this game blows you away battle by battle.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A re-release or soft reboot of the latest zombie slasher from Techland is better and more challenging than before, with a new persistent survival mode, new roadkill races and more. The best part: it's a free upgrade.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendo knows how to remarket a game for a new release. Just add a whole pile of content and a brand new story to it. And it works. The game feels like a complete new version, with hours of extra fun to it and a lot of minigames for two or more players.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fast, complex futuristic arcade racer that doesn't shy away from doing things differently. This one is not for everyone, but those that can master the controls and keep their cool will have a blast.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rayman returns in a nostalgic anniversary platformer celebrating 30 years, bringing classic gameplay back with surprisingly challenging levels and retro charm.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you were to compare this game to a zombie movie, it's the game version of a decent popcorn flick. Not a revolutionary title that will blow you away, but more like Expendables with zombies. Popcorn, friends online, and a few evenings of mindless fun. Sometimes that's just what you need.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Though the simple gameplay and fun exploration do overstay their welcome, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is still good fun. Especially for a younger audience. The darker story, while lacking a bit in depth, is well balanced in a way even children can enjoy it. Most of all, collecting all the Monsties is a joy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    WWE 2K26 improves the wrestling experience with more dynamic matches and smoother gameplay. The game offers new modes and content for wrestling fans. However, some of the storylines feel underwhelming, preventing the game from fully reaching its potential.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A bigger, darker sequel that expands the original’s beautiful world with stronger puzzles, deeper storytelling, and a more emotional adventure.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kazuma Kiryu returns in a modern remake of Yakuza 3, balancing life at an Okinawa orphanage with a new criminal conflict. The added Dark Ties story expands the narrative but doesn’t always improve the experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Two children journey through a twisted nightmare world to rescue their missing friends. Reanimal blends eerie atmosphere, cooperative puzzles, and disturbing creatures into a tense horror adventure that surpasses Little Nightmares.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of Animal Crossing or Pokémon with a Switch 2, then Pokémon Pokopia is a must buy. It's a cute cozy game that you can play at your own speed, while also being surprisingly hard to put down. The story conclusion is a little disappointing and the controls can be a little unruly, but the game is so much fun that these small issues are easy to ignore.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Capcom shows that Resident Evil remains innovative after 30 years, drawing fans and new players into a brand-new story enhanced by a tense and oppressive atmosphere. Despite minor flaws this could be the horror game of the year.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Code Vein introduces several new concepts to the saturated Soulslike genre with a partnersystem that shines, a focus on story, which is actually influenced by timetravelling and player's choices. The game does enough different to make it stand on its own feet, while still being a Soulslike in its core.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Latest iteration of a long running series doesn't entirely know whether to go for realistic tennis play or full party mode. The Fever rackets and courts are a welcome deviation from the norm.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The new God of War adventure is a solid 2D metroidvania and offers a fresh look at the early life of Kratos. However, the shift from the classic God of War style to this new approach is quite big. The pacing and combat are also somewhat slow, and the gameplay eventually becomes repetitive.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for those that know the series, but confusing for others. The 3-on-3 tagteam battlesystem works well and the roster is diverse. The game suffers from some difficulty inconsistencies. All in all, it doesn't rise above the competition.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Latest iteration of a long running series doesn't entirely know whether to go for realistic tennis play or full party mode. The Fever rackets and courts are a welcome deviation from the norm.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Same Samus, different world means Beyond is a fine combination between everything that makes Metroid games great, with some much needed additions. The open world addition isn't really that great, but the play with new psi-powers and bike keep the gameplay fresh.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As Activision’s popular franchise keeps sinking away in quicksand, Black Ops 7 presents a new low for the shooter. The campaign is absolutely horrendous, as is the new mode Endgame. Aside from removing skill-based matchmaking, multiplayer offers nothing new or exciting. At the very least, Zombies is still good for countless hours of fun, but it really acts as a crutch for Treyarch in Black Ops 7.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A bytesized LEGO game that diverges from the more traditional TT Games format. Brighly colored, coop and cute, but a bit short.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Released on the tail of Mario Kart, this combat racer firmly stands its ground with a wide variety of races, battles, party-games and more. Its simple controls unlock unexpected complex strategies not seen in its moustache-man led competition.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment delivers stellar action, a story that bridges the gaps left in Tears of the Kingdom, and runs great on Switch 2, but the repetitive nature of the musou-genre works against it occasionally.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds 2 is back with a healthy dose of humour and social commentary. The game doesn't really make waves in its visuals or gameplay, but the world is fun to explore and the companions fill the game with character. The new flaws also make it so every character build is different. Definitely worth the trip to Arcadia.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Experience anew the tactical RPG masterpiece with enhanced visuals, voice acting, and epic battles. Lead your army through the rich world of Ivalice.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Raw, dark and full of thrills, this is exactly what you would expect from the series, and more. Crane is back with a vengeance and we are along for the ride. Nighttime is truly fearful, while beastmode gives some much appreciated respite. Some technical difficulties keep the game from greatness.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A nostaglic Pac-Man remake that adds modern graphics, new quality of life elements, while keeping the humor and gameplay of the original alive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Where Legends: Arceus focused on collecting, Legends: Z-A does the same for the combat system. Complemented by a fantastic soundtrack and a wealth of customization options, you're completely free to choose your own path in Lumiose City. Except for the slow opening hours, where the story requires patience before you can truly explore Lumiose City to your heart's content.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With Battlefield 6 the shooter has returned to the glory days of the franchise. With excellent gameplay, spectacular multiplayer and limitless possibilities in the improved Portal mode, Battlefield Studios has delivered on all promises made. The singleplayer campaign is a bit lackluster, but it doesn't detract much from this exceptional shooter.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares 3 delivers a thrilling new chapter in the eerie universe of The Nowhere. The game feels fresh yet familiar, plays smoothly, and keeps you on the edge of your seat with tense, unsettling moments. Local co-op is missing and some objectives are unclear, but the chilling new nightmares more than make up for it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendo has brought two unique games to the Switch with Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, titles that should have been polished much earlier. Despite Nintendo’s magic, signs of aging are occasionally noticeable, but overall, it’s once again a delight on the Switch. The games look great and let you hop between planets with smooth, effortless gameplay.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A game that borrows heavily from the FF series, Devil May Cry and Stellar Blade, but forgets to keep telling its story. A strong start is followed by what resembles a boss rush full of spectacle but lacks in finesse. Mostly enjoyable, as long as you don't expect a FF contender.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ghost of Yotei improves the solid foundation built by Ghost of Tsushima. With the stunning Ezo region there's a whole lot of diversity in both activities and beautiful locations, while Atsu's revenge tale is great throughout.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA Sports FC 26 delivers on a lot of promises made by EA Sports. Gameplay in particular has seen some much needed improvements and feels a lot better than its predecessors, but there is still a lot of work to be done. The various modes get a lot of new features, but it remains disappointing that pay-to-win is still a big part of the beloved Ultimate Team mode.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Platypus Reclayed brings back the beloved clay-crafted shooter with a colorful modern makeover, offering fast-paced co-op action and a playful nostalgic feel.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hirogami combines Japanese origami art with magical 3D platforming, creating a world that feels both delicate and enchanting. Clever transformation mechanics keep puzzles and challenges fresh, though the camera can sometimes frustrate. Despite small flaws, it’s a creative and charming indie worth exploring.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Borderlands 4 is for the most part a big step forward. The gameplay feels better than ever, the Vault Hunters have much more personality and you get tons of movement upgrades. The world however is not as diverse as previous games, the structure of the story makes it feels a lot smaller and Gearbox hasn't yet mastered the technical side of the game. Hopefully the technical problems can be fixed before launch.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An enjoyable experience with a nice story, but the horror-aspect is a bit lacking. The ambience makes up for a lot of small inconveniences, resulting in a worthwhile game for those who are looking for a somewhat spooky experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hell Is Us uses its magical setting to show us the cruelty of man in a realistic way. The brutal world has a central mystery that's worth unravelling, while the game shows us how small kindnesses can make a big difference when everything seems hopeless. The combat, while slick, is a bit on the easy side, which can be a bit jarring. But despite that, it still manages to feel good.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rogue Prince of Persia may lack depth in its story, but the roguelite gameplay shines. Blending classic wall runs and acrobatics with a Dead Cells twist, it delivers fast, stylish combat and exploration. Hours vanish as you carve through enemies, making this a thrilling, addictive return for the prince.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While it's great that the game is finally crossing over to the PlayStation platform, the game in itself brings only small improvements over the previous Ultimate version. Being only part one of three, we cannot really recommend the game, but hope The Coalition corrects this with a full trilogy.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World is a great 3D platformer made better thanks the technical upgrades, and story expansion. Star-Crossed World offers fresh levels in every area of the original game that are a joy to play through, even though some criticism from the original release still remain.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    With a mediocre story, and infuriating new mechanics, The Edge of Fate makes it clear that Destiny 2’s best days are behind it. With many softlocks and glitches to boot, the new expansion is simply a big old mess.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While more of RoboCop: Rogue City is definitely welcome, this stand alone follow-up cannot reach the same heights as the original. Mostly confined to the corridors of the Omnitower, it lacks the finesse of roaming the streets of Old Detroit. Exchanging the joys of ticketing an ill-parked car for a splatterfest, Unfinished Business resembles a continuous shooting range a bit too much.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While the combination of metroidvania platforming and Pac-Man provides an interesting concept, the execution leaves something to desire. The inaccurate attacks, sparse save points and lack of direction, combined with irregular difficulty spikes, hinder the game more than they should.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hangar 13 didn't reinvent the wheel with Mafia: The Old Country. Instead it goes back to the roots of the franchise and of the mafia, with a cinematic adventure in Sicily. The story and gameplay all feel familiar, but the execution is strong, partly due to the strong cast and memorable characters. The game does suffer from some glitches, but that doesn't ruin the fun. The Old Country feels like an 11-hour long mobster movie, with excellent pacing.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Split Fiction was a great game on other consoles and that fact remains true on the Switch 2. The frantic gameplay and diverse worlds run smoothly on Nintendo's new console, though the graphics did take a step back. It's a shame, however, that you can't play the game with one set of Joy-Cons, but thankfully Hazelight made it as easy as possible to share the adventure on another Switch.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blades of Fire combines and enriches the Soulslike and RPG formulas with some new ideas and mechanics that are both welcome and frustrating. While the game looks great and diverse, the gameplay doesn't always work out as well.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This upgraded edition features sharp 4K visuals and makes smart use of Switch 2 hardware like the camera and Joy-Con 2. New modes such as Bowser Live and Carnival Coaster are fun but feel more like tech demos due to their lack of depth. The core Mario Party gameplay is still strong, with new team-based and chaos-driven rule sets adding variety. It's a great choice for newcomers, but returning players may find limited value without full hardware support.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While Donkey Kong Bananza has a few frustrating moments, the new 3D adventure with DK and Pauline is a pleasure throughout thanks to fun visuals, colorful worlds and impressive gameplay that has you grinning from ear to ear (almost) every step of the way.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    While Ruffy and the Riverside has a very fun mechanic at its core, the overall experience is a little underbaked due to poor combat, boss battles, and some technical flaws.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Those who already played Bravely Default on the 3DS back in the day won’t miss out on much by skipping this remaster, but for those who haven’t been on an adventure in Luxendarc yet, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is with its graphic, technical and quality of life improvements and lack of microtransactions the best version of the game. The minigames make clever use of the Joy-Cons’ mouse mode and besides the useful rewards they give, they’re also fun to play.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Horwarts Legacy on the Switch 2 is a noticeable improvement over the version we got on the original Switch. The game looks much better, the gameplay is smooth and above all: no more annoying loading times - save for a slow door here or there. And as a very nice bonus you can upgrade from the original version for just 10 bucks.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While the sequel doesn't deviate far from the trodden path, it improves every aspect of the first time we got to travel with Sam. Less walking, more enemies, more variety in infrastructure and some light RPG elements make this a less revolutionary, but vastly improved experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A re-release for Switch 2 that is full of puzzling content, but adds little to the original game. If you've never played a Puy Puyo Tetris, this is an excellent game that will keep you entertained for many hours. If you already own the original, this Switch 2 release adds too little to warrant double dipping.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Anyone who’s waited to experience Kiryu’s story from the very beginning will find Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut to be the best version yet. The story remains top-notch, now more expansive than ever and even better presented thanks to new voice acting. Add a fun multiplayer raid mode on top, and there’s little to criticize in this complete package.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even though the Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 has some performance issues, especially with the Phantom Liberty expansion, there is still a great experience to be had. The game performs surprisingly well when you use the Switch 2 as a handheld, which makes this the best version for Cyberpunk 2077 on the go.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sonic gets overshadowed by his brooding counterpart Shadow in this remaster of 2011's excellent Sonic Generations. The game does have some problems unique to the Nintendo Switch 2, but aside from that it's still a solid entry in the library of Sonic games.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There's no denying Tears of the Kingdom is played best on the Nintendo Switch 2, but the new edition can be somewhat frustrating thanks to the Zelda Notes app that isn't as functional as you would like it to be.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There can be no doubt that the Switch 2 Edition is the best way to play. This is mostly on account of its significant technical upgrades, though some of the new features in the Zelda Notes app are also welcome additions. It's just a shame that several other of those additions are of no real consequence.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There is some fun to be had with Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, particularly for trivia enthusiasts and aspiring engineers. Unfortunately, the game can become quite a slog as it goes on, especially as its minigames are very hit or miss.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Mario Kart World is a bold new entry in the beloved kart racing franchise. Knockout Tour is a thrilling new way to play, and while freeroaming in the interconnected world is likely not for everyone, it is fun to have a relaxing Mario Kart mode.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny brings original PS2 game to modern standards with improved graphics and controls. It doesn't re-invent the game, but instead ensures it's kept alive for future generations. This remaster won't win over many new gamers, but will be welcomed of fans of the series. In a way, this is what Remasters are meant to do: preserve and future-proof what otherwise might have been lost forever.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA Sports F1 25 brings quite a few improvements to the franchise along with an overhaul of the My Team mode. There are still some problems to be found, but in general it's the best F1 game we've had in a long time.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Elden Ring Nightreign departs a lot from the usual FromSoftware formula, which doesn’t always work out. From a hasty experience to boss fights you can’t learn from, it can often be frustrating. The mechanics are solid however and it might tap into a whole new audience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lies of P draws heavily from the Soulsborne formula, but gradually carves out its own identity through impactful combat, tactical upgrades, and a steadily growing sense of power. While the game initially falls a bit short, it evolves into a rewarding and meaningful experience that mirrors its protagonist's journey, and is well worth your time.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The Doom Slayer returns in amazing fashion with riveting gameplay, exceptional variety and gorgeous design. It might just be the best iteration of Doom so far, even though some elements pull you out of the game's adrenaline-filled tempo.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Days Gone Remastered adds little in terms of graphics or improvements on old faults. Loading times are still there and old bugs are (still) not fixed, while introducing new ones with DualSense support. Additions like permadeath and horde mode are welcome but not enough to warrant the upgrade.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The First Berserker: Khazan delivers an excellent Soulslike experience that most of the fans of the genre will enjoy. The parry system might not be everyone's cup of tea, but the game still delivers an excellent gameplay experience sprinkled with amazing boss fights.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered isn't just an exceptional nostalgia trip for fans of the original, but also the perfect way for new players to experience one of the most influential RPG's of all time. With improvements across the board while still keeping the excellent core intact, Virtuos has delivered the perfect remaster.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mandragora is an interesting Metroidvania Soulslike that uses a skill tree to switch gameplay up. Some bugs and repetitive bosses sometimes dampen the experience, but the excellent gameplay is worth exploring.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Sandfall Interactive delivers an impressive first game with this turn-based RPG that channels JRPG’s like Persona and Final Fantasy. The game tells a fantastic story and offers stunning visuals to boot.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Age of Mythology: Retold is not just a re-issue of an RTS classic, but an overhaul that brings the world of Mythology to modern times. Revamping old techniques and introducing new controls and automations, this game proves what was thought to be impossible: a rich RTS experience playable via controller.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    MachnineGames delivers with this port of one of 2024's greatest games, and fixes some of the bugs that detracted from Indy's fantastic adventure the first time around. This is the definitive way to play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on a console.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Beautiful, both visually and musically, the game is solidly rooted in folklore and local traditions. South of Midnight combines parkour sections with confined battles to tell an engaging story full of characters from legends, brought to life. It doesn't overstay it's welcome but isn't very challenging either.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While the story and exploration in Atomfall feel refreshing and rewarding, the action and gameplay often feel like filler holding the experience back. It’s a promising mix of ingredients, but one that struggles to keep up with modern titles.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    With Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft sticks to a familiar formula but executes it brilliantly. Add to that the new weather and season systems, along with the expanded base-building mechanics, and we’re convinced that waiting for an Assassin’s Creed set in Japan was more than worth it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is a true joy to play, in no small part thanks to quality of life improvements in the UI, and gameplay tweaks that streamline the experience significantly. Add to that the new story content that clears up several loose ends of the original and you have a certified must-play for fans and newcomers alike.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE 2K25 offers a lot of new possibilities for fans of wrestling entertainment with an impressive roster and various improvements and additions. Some problems from earlier games remain however, and with the egregious microtransactions in The Island, the game is held back from the same greatness as its coverstar Roman Reigns.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Split Fiction is an excellent follow-up to It Takes Two. Though the very similar concept loses its shine a little bit, constantly changing gameplay, a heartwarming story and plenty of memorable moments make up for that. As does the plethora of easter eggs that can be found throughout the game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Capcom took what they learned from years of Monster Hunter and improved upon it in Wilds. The combat feels great, the world is alive and there's lots of fashion to boot. It's a shame you can't display all the creatures you collect, and new players might struggle to get started. But once you're off, there's nothing better.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii feels like a sidequest of the main series: absurd at times, often reusing old content and settings in a new way. It features fan favorite madman Majima but feels less epic and wild than it could have been. Especially sailing feels more arcadey than grandiose.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man 2 isn't the spectacular game it is on PS5. Bugs and crashes plagued the launch, and while the game is now stable enough, it isn't always on par with the PS5 version. When it works, though, the game sings thanks to the great story and amazing gameplay.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle delivers a nostalgic experience with the original games, offering classic gameplay and charm. However, its technical limitations make it better suited for long-time fans rather than newcomers.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Obsidian has proven once again that they are the masters of role-playing games. Avowed has excellent combat, lively characters, a beautiful world and the storytelling is masterful. If they just fix a couple of bugs, they’ve got a masterpiece on their hands.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Whether it's fighting, exploring or binge-drinking, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 improves on its predecessor in nearly every way. Some technical issues hold it back from perfection, but it's definitely worthwhile to step into the armor of Henry of Skalitz for this brilliant RPG.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Eternal Strands, the first release from the new studio Yellow Brick Games, features new ideas mixed with the best practices from other genres. Not everything works as planned, but the interaction between environments, weather and magical powers allow for creative gameplay.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is still an amazing game that looks even better on PC. While there are some weird restrictions in the PC settings, it's the best way to play the second part in what is so far a great trilogy of remakes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country Returns HD offers a fairly straightforward update of the original game: it is simply in HD. That means that all of its best platforming goodness is untouched, but it also means that some of the more frustrating aspects of the game remain as present as before. In that sense, the update is perhaps bare-bones.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Larger in scale but more intimate in story, Dynasty Warriors: Origins brings armies of thousands upon thousands of warriors to battle it out on screen. Battles feel more realistic than ever, while the focus on the early ages of the Three Kingdoms brings a much needed refreshing view of a well known story.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With ten chapters and an epilogue, the game is shorter than the anime it is based on, but that ensures that the game remains interesting until the end. Fairy Tail 2 is a must for fans of the series, but also accessible for those who want to get acquainted for the first time.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The bottom line is that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a great game that is held back by some technical issues. MachineGames manages to distinguish itself in the genre by relying more on stealth than action, even if the AI ​​is not always that smart. We accept that, because when you are unraveling a mystery, nothing feels as good as that “A ha” moment. As a stealth game with action-packed emergency solutions, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is largely a triumph. Only the pace in the beginning could have been adjusted a bit, because that means the story can only really get going surprisingly late. But once you are in it, it is a rollercoaster ride that you can not get enough of.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    So is Mario & Luigi: Brothership a must-have? Definitely. But only if you like turn-based battles and have the patience of a saint. If you want to get straight into the action, deep puzzles and that sort of thing, Mario & Luigi: Brothership is not for you. But us? Well, we recommend it. Teamwork makes the dream work!

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