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For 1,714 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 39% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 54% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 68
Highest review score: 100 Metroid Prime Remastered
Lowest review score: 10 eFootball 2022
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 717 out of 1714
  2. Mixed: 809 out of 1714
  3. Negative: 188 out of 1714
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Homebody
    Homebody is truly a wonderful debut from the mind of Jory Griffis, with features reminiscent of notable classics such as The 7th Guest, Silent Hill, and Clock Tower, that are sure to leave devoted survival horror fans engaged and enthralled. As Emily progresses in the narrative, the killer will begin to appear earlier and earlier, creating a sense of urgency in the player that everything is about to come to a grand finale. With the world having collectively gone through its own period of isolation recently, Emily’s struggle with agoraphobia really drives home some feelings that many are sure to relate to and be moved by. The satisfying conclusion to Emily’s story is one that won’t soon be forgotten.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Company of Heroes 3: Console Edition
    The most unfortunate aspect of Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition is the text size, an issue with no solution. The settings have an option to increase cutscene subtitle size, but the same is not available for the many, many text boxes in-game. It frequently makes for a frustrating experience when playing from a couch, and is a constant reminder that Company of Heroes 3 is first and foremost a game built for PC; it's perfectly playable and more than enjoyable on console, but is still often cumbersome and awkward.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Amnesia: The Bunker
    Amnesia: The Bunker is not for the faint of heart. Frictional Games courageously breaks free of its own formula to examine what truly gets the blood pumping and the brain racing, and the result is a challenging and nearly unmanageable combination of stress and fear. While it misses the mark somewhat with story and atmosphere, The Bunker makes up for it through engaging and one-of-a-kind gameplay, which stretches the limitations of the horror genre.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
    The Etrian Odyssey games do not feature much story, they are incredibly fun dungeon-crawling experiences. The featured ability to draw maps of the dungeons as the party progresses through the game can become somewhat tedious if played in docked mode using a controller, but with the touchscreen in handheld, it can be quick and very satisfying. The Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is a well-crafted remaster of the original games and offers hundreds of hours of fun for dungeon-crawling enthusiasts.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Tartarus Key
    While the puzzle difficulty here won’t send most players to online guides, they’re still fun to tinker with, and opening up more of The Tartarus Key’s mansion soon becomes its own reward. Combat mechanics or other challenge elements may have added more spice to the experience, but the game serves as an accessibly light adventure game which is even more fun played alongside a friend to call out puzzle tips or clown on the script. A great ending sequence rounds out the experience, making The Tartarus Key a worthy throwback that doesn't waste time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Return to Grace
    Return To Grace is a solid narrative game set in a wondrous sci-fi location. The core plot will be enough to drive many players for its short run time, especially given its unique setting and visual design. Over time this might lose a little of its luster, but the secrets here are certainly worth uncovering.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Diablo IV
    The rush of defeating hordes of enemies for increasingly incredible weapons and armor simply can't be beat.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Street Fighter 6
    A well-balanced roster of characters and new control options helps Street Fighter 6 stand tall as an excellent entry point for fighting games.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    System Shock
    The first entry into the System Shock series has never looked or played better. Updated visuals and smoother gameplay have modernized the game that so many others wouldn't have existed without. While the game still feels best on keyboard and mouse, the game's UI should be adjusted to be more controller friendly by the time the console versions are released. It's a great reason to revisit the game or try it for the first time - just keep in mind that some of its systems have long since been improved by modern design.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099
    At first, the balancing act of Do Not Feed The Monkeys 2099 can feel quite overwhelming. Health decays at a faster rate than in the original, much to player detriment, and managing to keep it at a viable level while also paying the Council, buying new cages, and viewing feeds at their active times is quite the challenge. However, similarly to games like Papers, Please, it's very doable to make incremental progress each run, and the payoff that comes from things like the title's both hilarious and thought-provoking dialogue and the payoff from either helping or hindering primates makes Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 a worthwhile experience.
    • 35 Metascore
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    The Lord of the Rings - Gollum
    The premise oddly works once it really gets going. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum doesn't shy away from how much it relies on Tolkien's works - and not Peter Jackson's movies. Anyone who enjoyed LOTR and Tolkien's novels will probably find Gollum to be fine. Nothing extraordinary or groundbreaking, but an enjoyable stealth platformer that takes Gollum (and players) across some of the more iconic places in Middle-earth. [Review in Progress]
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Sunshine Shuffle
    While the story for Sunshine Shuffle is intriguing, the presentation does not match up with the tone of the narrative. The game also suffers from many technical issues that individually wouldn't be too bad, but when put together are very distracting and problematic. Though some of the features of Sunshine Shuffle are entertaining, and the poker is well played, overall there are many other poker games that are more enjoyable than this one.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    After Us
    Overall, this leaves After Us as a flawed but intriguing 3D platformer. Its moments of brilliance are great to behold, such as its varied, dreadful locales and those moments where its platforming truly clicks. However, its lack of character and story development and its more frustrating sections do mean that it's not a perfect game - but at the very least its heart is in the right place.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Farming Simulator 23: Nintendo Switch Edition
    Farming Simulator 23 scratches the same sort of itch as previous games in the series, but it's maybe not as effective has the more substantial home releases. There's enough here for a player to initially sink their teeth into, particularly when the game's portable focus is considered, but that depth does disappear relatively quickly. Even so, there's still something deeply satisfying about its farming gameplay loop, and those after a relaxing experience will find one here.
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    Final Fantasy XVI
    What Final Fantasy 16 is remains to be seen, but it's doing its best to be something spectacular and ambitious no matter what. [Impressions]
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    LEGO 2K Drive
    LEGO 2K Drive may not be a serious adventure title, but it is certainly a must-play experience for anyone interested in a good time.
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    • 20 Critic Score
    Minabo - A walk through life
    As a life sim, there’s very little life to be found here, just a span of rudimentary clicks in overly long sessions which never get within spitting distance of an understanding of human relationships or a reckoning with existential dread, outside of this: life’s too short to play Minabo: a walk through life.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Humanity
    Humanity is a phenomenal debut title that finds new and creative ways to shake up the puzzle platformer genre, and with it being free on day 1 for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, there's no reason to skip over this must-play title.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tin Hearts
    Tin Hearts is a game that begs to be loved, but with a bit too much inconsistency across its respectable runtime, it might be best for it to settle on being liked.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    Anyone worried that there would be some fatal flaw that came to ruin what seemed to be a can't-miss Switch launch can now rest easy. Tears of the Kingdom is a monumental achievement, and it's going to be talked about relentlessly for years to come.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Showgunners
    What makes Showgunners so addicting is that its combat is tight, responsive, fair, and accessible. The options available to players during combat and exploration are just enough to feel varied without feeling overly complicated; though the combat U.I. can get cluttered at times. This is the perfect game for players that are new to this genre or for veterans looking for a more casual experience that still provides enough of a challenge to stay interesting.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Redfall
    Redfall does more right than wrong in a gaming genre filled with multiplayer shooters competing for limited screen time.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster: FF35th Anniversary Edition
    Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is a wonderful selection of remakes of some hugely important games. Although the games to vary in quality - mainly due to their age and how much games developed over the course of their release - there's something magical about going back to even the earliest Final Fantasy game. And with Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, it's possibly the easiest way to do so.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Age of Wonders 4
    Age of Wonders 4 is a beautifully crafted 4X experience for players who like to dig deep and learn how to customize a game to fit how they like to play and be able to research through many varieties of choices and traits. The game offers some ways to simplify things for those who are more casual but definitely is something that someone could spend hours, days, and weeks digging into and still not be able to see everything the game has in its depths. While its overloaded amount of bookkeeping can prevent some enjoyment, what's here is more than satisfactory for the genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a shining example of how a rather insular story can still explore multiple eras of the Star Wars timeline without becoming convoluted, while simultaneously coexisting with the wider, legendary setting under the Galactic Empire.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Honkai: Star Rail
    Shines as brightly as any of the celestial bodies it tasks players with visiting. The quality of content at launch is, quite simply, incredible - it really looks, feels, and plays like a live service game that has already been out for years. Its turn-based combat might, tragically, not be for everyone, even in spite of its depth of tactics and highly customizable loadouts. That should be something everyone decides for themselves, however. Honkai: Star Rail is a must-play 2023 release that could very well become the next big thing in live service games, and will, if nothing else, become one of the better RPG releases in recent memory.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Afterimage
    If players are looking to play a new Metroidvania while waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong, Afterimage captures some of the best elements that the genre has to offer.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Strayed Lights
    For Embers' first game, this is an especially impressive showing. Strayed Lights is a visually pleasing game with epic bosses and intense combat that any fan of action-adventure platforming games should check out, even if it's over before it really manages to create something unmissable.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Teslagrad 2
    Thankfully, all the issues mentioned are isolated and only standout because the rest of the experience is fun, smooth, and engaging. Even with a foggy narrative, the feeling of mystery and wonder is ever-present and the player is encouraged to be creative and take chances. With a $20 and runtime between one-and-a-half to two hours, Teslagrad 2 is an easy recommendation to those looking for a unique and challenging platformer.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Homestead Arcana
    Homestead Arcana's world is creative and the lore that unravels about the player's family history is interesting, particularly when it comes to Huck, who's voiced by the impeccable Yuri Lowenthal. It's clearly designed to be a slow-paced game, which in its own right isn't a bad thing, but some of the ways it goes about achieving this can feel frustrating. However, for those willing to sink the time in, Homestead Arcana could be a good fit for players looking to journey through a magical story alongside an adorable companion.
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