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For 4,812 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 64% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 30% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Undertale
Lowest review score: 0 Ultracore
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,956 out of 4812
  2. Mixed: 1,627 out of 4812
  3. Negative: 229 out of 4812
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Iron Harvest: Operation Eagle
    I love this world; the actual battlefields are beautiful upon spawning in. From the lighting to the landscapes the artists on this team have truly given us some spectacular looking playgrounds. Some of the best I’ve seen in an RTS game, sadly by the time the battle is over they will resemble a scarred warzone but still no less beautiful. The characters in the Usonia campaign were very well done, which was helped by excellent cutscenes and voice over artists. I am now playing through the main story in order to fill in some of these holes I have by starting with the DLC campaign, but I am loving every moment of it so far. I am so happy to return to my love of RTS games and found that in my absence the genre has grown and changed in a fantastic and wonderful way.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BioShock: The Collection
    As a package The Bioshock collection delivers, but once again (as has been with the other two 2K collections on Switch) the issue of value raises its head. Yes, fifty bucks for three fully fleshed out games and all their DLC seems like good value. But only if the only console you own is a Switch. This collection released 4 years ago on PC, Xbox One and Playstation4 and as such can be picked up for a fraction of that price nowadays. The games also play much better on these platforms, with the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X recently getting a 4K 60fps update. I guess it comes down to whether you think having versions of these great games on the go is worth the cost. But for me, no matter how good these games are, I would recommend waiting for a price drop.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Your Doodles Are Bugged!
    It's refreshing to find a new puzzle game that has a fun, light-hearted mentality. There is a lot of challenge here, but none of the punishing attitude that pervades the genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Batman: Return to Arkham
    Asylum is one of the best games of last generation, and City is certainly no slouch (if not a bit too big for its own good), but for those that have beaten these games to death such as myself, this collection is definitely not a must-have in season full of stellar new IPs and sequels.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Corpse Party
    With significant improvements over the PSP version, the 3DS port of Corpse Party proves to be the definitive version to play, and for those in the mood for a horror game before Spooktober comes to an end, this nightmarish trip to Heavenly Host Elementary School just might be what you’re looking for.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    R.U.S.E.
    R.U.S.E. is a breath of fresh air in a genre that consoles have seemingly not been able to perfect.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Samurai Shodown
    Samurai Shodown is unlike any other fighting game. I love the deliberate combat and how each fighter feels entirely unique. I wish the online was more active, but even the amount of single player modes and promise of new characters means I will be revisiting this for a while. If things like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter feel overwhelming this might be the game for you. It is simple, yet deep in a different sense. It doesn’t require memorization, just good timing and understanding. It felt more user friendly than long string combos and the visceral attacks feel incredible.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Sinking City
    The Sinking City is a fine game that is only brought down by the scale of the world. A smaller, more compact city with more unique assets would have gone a long way to reduce my issues with gameplay and maybe even the technical issues. When the only benefit to exploring an area with monsters and killing them is supplies that I need to shoot more monsters, I question why that is there and why I had to walk four blocks to get there. This is also Frogwares’ first foray into an open world title and maybe their next title will fix these issues. Regardless, The Sinking City is a great game that I am sure will become a cult hit, especially when it makes its way to Steam next year.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster
    The Anima games are unique in almost every aspect, and in a world where everything seems to want to be the same thing, it is a breath of fresh air. I loved these games when they came out originally, and I loved revisiting them for this review. If you never got a chance to check these out, I cannot recommend them enough. Sure, they have hard edges, but once you get past those, both games are some of the most interesting and unique action RPGs I have played. Definitely worth checking out.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Darkest Dungeon
    It is a very competent RPG with tons of upgrades and stat tracking. It really is a hardcore RPG fan’s dream.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sega Bass Fishing
    For $10, you can get some decent fun out of it, even if you don't have a rod controller. If you're looking for a fun arcade experience or if you want to relive your old Dreamcast days, Sega Bass Fishing still offers up a pretty fun time even for non-fishing fans.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3
    With a massive 55 mission storyline, tons of combatants and plenty of unlockables UN3 is another great addition to the franchise. Fans of the show will likely find plenty to love here.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mirror's Edge Catalyst
    It is clearly a passion project for the team at DICE, and it finally feels like it lives up to its ambitious design. There is little like it out there, which makes it easy to recommend, but also it is not a game for everyone. It is never overly challenging, combat is simply not fun, and there is little variety to the mission design. Still, I couldn’t stop playing it until the credits rolled, and again there is simply nothing else like it currently on the new consoles.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 5
    Horizon 5 is one of the most technically sound games I have played this year, but it definitely feels lacking in the evolution department.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders From Planet Space
    There is just a ton of missions to play, lots of weapon unlocks, and if this is a title that hits it off with the player, they will find hours of content, perfect for those handheld bite sized moments.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vanquish
    This is action at its most raw and fans of the golden days of arcade games will definitely be in for a treat.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DIRT 5
    DiRT 5 feels like a game that is built to showcase new hardware. Still, if players stick with the frame rate mode it works just fine on the last generation as well. I cannot wait to dig in once I get my Series X, but even on One X this game is truly a looker. The game play feels fantastic, it just feels like a game that will showcase better on more powerful hardware.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition / Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
    This package is worth the price of admission for Planescape Torment alone. It’s a true classic of the genre and something that every western RPG fan should play at least once. Icewind Dale makes for a worthy counterbalance to the package overall and is certainly worth your time if you’re a fan of the Infinity Engine games, particularly if you enjoy the combat. All in all, I can definitely recommend this package for fans of this genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Planet Coaster 2
    Planet Coaster 2 is a bigger, badder version of the original. I spent countless hours building parks in that as well as their other titles such as Jurassic World. These types of games just resonate with me, at least the sandbox portions do. I highly recommend this game, but if you have the option, go with the PC version just for mouse and keyboard support. It really does enhance the experience. Either way, there are dozens of hours of fun to be had in the world of Planet Coaster 2.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vanquish
    This is action at its most raw and fans of the golden days of arcade games will definitely be in for a treat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ZEN Pinball: Paranormal
    Still, for the existing Zen Pinball fan, it doesn't get much better than "Paranormal" as a pinball-oriented opportunity to gear up for Halloween. Most likely, you won't quit after the season has past and you'll still be discovering new surprises well into the Spring.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Dark Spire
    The Dark Spire is not for everybody, even for those claming to be elite RPG gamers. However, if you seek a very deep and rewarding game of a higher difficultly caliber then I would say don't hesitate and pick this up as soon as you can.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Justice League Heroes
    With a great cast of characters, tons of unlockables, and a solid single-player campaign JLH is worth picking up for fans of the comics. Casual gamers looking for more bang for their buck may want to wait to get their hands on "Marvel Ultimate Alliance."
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War continues the trend of adding a ton of bang for your buck. While I don’t participate in some of the modes there is still enough here to keep me interested enough to make it worth my time and money. The campaign is the best I have played in a while. The multiplayer suite has something for everyone, and the zombies mode continues to be a nice diversion. There is something for just about everyone here, and it is a nice showpiece for these new consoles to boot. The series shows no signs of slowing down, and as long as the quality continues to trend upward I am perfectly fine with that.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Puzzlegeddon
    Puzzlegeddon is a solid offering for the genre, and one that is fully worth recommending to anyone willing to invest the time it takes to learn the system. If you are a fan of games like Puzzle Quest where there is more than just block matching then this is a no-brainer.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fashion Police Squad
    One of the greatest things about this game is when you finish helping someone’s style you are met with a ‘YAAAS’ or ‘DAYUM’ while the newly fashioned perp is dancing with joy. Truly the only thing that tops it is the fashion show you get when players finish each level. I loved the hell out of Fashion Police Squad, not only did it feel familiar with its shooter roots but its premise of cleaning up the streets of fashion crimes is so unique and charmingly done that the game just exudes a swag all its own.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dark Sector
    It would have scored 9+ easy with a fleshed out story and engaging multi-player, but as it stands you get a truly visceral and enjoyable single-player action romp that will satisfy any fan of the genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum
    Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum is a love letter to kids who grew up in the 80s. Every single corner is filled to the brim with nostalgia. Collecting the cards is addictive and fun, and the game is as gross as I could want. For the small entry price this is a must-have for fans of Garbage Pail Kids. Do not hesitate, snatch this up and while you’re at it, get a pack of the cards too.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tetris Forever
    Digital Eclipse continues to do the Lord’s work with these Gold Master collections. Being able to learn the stories behind them from the people that made them is the best form of preservation. I want them to do all the games, which is unfathomable, but I will be there for each entry into this series and every developer should be banging down their door to get one made for their game. Highly recommended.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma 2
    Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a fantastic experience that comes with a lot of baggage. I suspect it will get those things ironed out over time, but if you can get past all these issues, this is an experience unlike any other. The world feels more alive than 99% of all other games. The sense of discovery is amazing, and there truly is nothing else like this out there. I highly recommend checking it out, or at least dipping your toes in with the extremely cheap original game. Capcom has done an amazing job of creating another unique experience that everyone should see at least once.
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