Daily Star's Scores
- Games
For 245 reviews, this publication has graded:
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56% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.4 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: | Death Stranding | |
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Lowest review score: | Wolfenstein: Youngblood |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 173 out of 245
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Mixed: 60 out of 245
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Negative: 12 out of 245
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Full of content for all different types of gamer, whether that’s the one-vs-computer classic Street Fighter type or the player who loves to live online, making new pals. But underneath it all is an excellent fighting game that is as addictive as it ever was and a joy to play.- Daily Star
- Posted May 30, 2023
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Gameplay-wise there’s not enough here to really grip and keep hold of you. This type of game has been done far better before.- Daily Star
- Posted May 26, 2023
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Jedi Survivor is a true triple-A game in that sense - a lovingly developed Star Wars game that’s improved on its predecessor and packed full of jaw-dropping moments visually and in the joypad. It’s Hollywood popcorn fun at its best, all controllable and with a real edge of difficulty that - rather than frustrates - pulls you back for more, like a good book.- Daily Star
- Posted May 1, 2023
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Dead Island 2 is a first-person action RPG that’s packed with as much dark humour as it is body parts.- Daily Star
- Posted Apr 18, 2023
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Minecraft Legends is gaming at its best - fun, welcoming, evolving, easy to play but endlessly difficult to master. And best played with friends. You’ll be continuously tested by this game and it takes its forebears’ core mechanics and adds them neatly into a new-but-familiar mix of action and strategy.- Daily Star
- Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Switchback VR is fun, and tries to make the most of the PSVR2 but its wildly bouncing storyline and one-trick-pony gameplay means you’ll tire of it fairly quickly. An okay if not amazing VR title for the Playstation.- Daily Star
- Posted Mar 29, 2023
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It established the third person run-and-gun gameplay you’ll recognise in many a game nowadays and totally reinvented the series. Subtle tweaks have been made to boss fights and streamline the pacing in this revamp. It makes this a must-buy for Resident Evil fans. And well worth a look for those seeking an incredibly challenging, stressful horror game where you never feel like you’ve got enough ammo to survive.- Daily Star
- Posted Mar 20, 2023
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Overall, a lovely little game. Not what we were expecting at all, and that’s a good thing. It’s wonderful to look at, tricky with its puzzles and helps to build out the Bayonetta franchise.- Daily Star
- Posted Mar 14, 2023
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Overall, I love this game and – apart from Wargames – I can see myself playing this for hours upon hours without getting bored of it. The days of button-bashing your way through a WWE game are definitely over.- Daily Star
- Posted Mar 13, 2023
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It’s beautifully written, has a subtle but evocative soundtrack and really a groundbreaking gaming effort, particularly for players who have never seen Before Your Eyes. It’s a bit of a one-and-done game, so burns bright but dies fast. That said, for £12, this is a wonderful example of the interesting places VR gaming can go in future.- Daily Star
- Posted Mar 10, 2023
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It’s all a bit trippy, intense in gameplay, musically brilliant and highly enjoyable. This is exactly what VR is there for.- Daily Star
- Posted Mar 2, 2023
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The controls can be a little fiddly, which annoys during crucial boss fights, but it isn’t enough to ruin Scars Above and after a good old play through you’ll find yourself warming to the fight-die-repeat Soulslike dynamic. A decent but not amazing game with few surprises.- Daily Star
- Posted Feb 28, 2023
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The multiplayer element adds replayability, as does the mini-games section, and there are enough collectibles and hidden sections to want you coming back for more.- Daily Star
- Posted Feb 22, 2023
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Horizon: Call of the Mountain is the single best VR game I’ve played and shows exactly what the PSVR2 is capable of. It has its glitches, some of the climbing can go a bit wonky at points and the general gist of the game never wavers too far from climb, shoot arrows at baddie, craft a bit, climb, etc. But as developers get used to the tech things should only improve. And for now we have a wow game at launch for the new device.- Daily Star
- Posted Feb 17, 2023
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While the premise remains the same throughout, the battles each offer unique enough enemies to ensure your tactics have to change per fight and progress is a must to move on. Well worth a look if you’re into lengthy epic boss battles.- Daily Star
- Posted Feb 16, 2023
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This is a must-buy for Potter fanatics and a very good game for those less fussed by the lore of the much-loved kids books. It’s got strong combat, depth to its open world, plenty of character and a decent storyline.- Daily Star
- Posted Feb 8, 2023
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Ideal for kids, its a great game to bond over between parents and children with a bit of old-fashioned gamepad swapping.- Daily Star
- Posted Jan 31, 2023
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The story is cliched too and features far too many well-trodden gaming and movie tropes. So the freshness of what could have been in Forspoken isn’t realised. It’s a good game to play, just not a great game and that’s a shame.- Daily Star
- Posted Jan 27, 2023
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- Posted Jan 26, 2023
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Overall, a decent effort by the Sega team and they should be praised for their future vision for the series. Let’s hope the next title will really nail down that speed without visual compromise to give Sonic the next-generation game he truly deserves.- Daily Star
- Posted Dec 20, 2022
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The AI of the stalking homeowners can be a bit off, sometimes you’re right in front of them, or on a wardrobe above them, and they’re oblivious to you. That feels like a backwards step. Gamepad controls can also be a little sticky some times, and more than once I was left frustrated as my character didn’t quite spring into life as I’d have liked when being chased in a panic. So all in, a decent if somewhat underwhelming game, with limited gameplay time to it.- Daily Star
- Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Divine Knockout is great fun and a fresh take on the Smash Bros style of brawler. It’s quite limited at the moment, there’s only six arenas and eight fighters at launch, but hopefully the makers at Red Beard Games will improve that over time with promised new content. And there’s definitely room for a single player platform story in future too. Well worth a go in the chilly winter months if you love a bit of button bashing action.- Daily Star
- Posted Dec 8, 2022
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It continues to plunder that wonderful rich vein they’ve been tapping of a brilliant single-player story combined with first-rate gameplay and graphics.- Daily Star
- Posted Nov 3, 2022
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It is bombastic, dude-bro all-in fighting from start to finish and there’s months of replayability with the online multiplayer. It’ll get gun game fans not only through Christmas but most of 2023 too because it’s so damn moreish. For that reason it’s not only a top-tier game but one with huge value-for-money.- Daily Star
- Posted Nov 2, 2022
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It’s all a pale imitation of Mario Kart and that would be fine if the gameplay matched up to the depth in options. Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 might be worth a look once it’s in the bargain bin, but for now it’s not worth the £40 full price. You’re better off saving your money for something like Beyonetta 3.- Daily Star
- Posted Oct 17, 2022
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It’s a huge gaming bundle and everything you want from a football game. Fans will be sad to see this console icon go, but with a new look next year there is the potential for EA to freshen things up and deliver something even better.- Daily Star
- Posted Sep 28, 2022
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But when it comes to gameplay its fine but not anything to write home about. A nice game but not a great game.- Daily Star
- Posted Sep 22, 2022
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Loading times are faster and the whole title feels a lot smoother, more polished thanks to its next-gen makeover. For those who didn’t like the title in the first place, I’d say avoid. But if you’re intrigued, and you have a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, it might be worth you trying out the two-hour full game trial on the service before purchase. For those with the original, it's a bit of a no-brainer to download and resample this version.- Daily Star
- Posted Sep 20, 2022
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The game is great and well worth buying if you’re looking for some multiplayer online shooting fun without the overt violence.- Daily Star
- Posted Sep 13, 2022
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The work here should be used as a showcase for how to redevelop legacy products for a new generation. I would have liked to have seen it priced slightly lower, as I fear some gamers may be put off paying full-whack for a nine-year-old storyline. That said, if you really want to see what the PS5 is capable of when pushed, this is your game. And if you’re new to this series, this must be your next purchase.- Daily Star
- Posted Aug 31, 2022
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