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For 62 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 48% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Elden Ring
Lowest review score: 40 Rugby 22
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 62
  3. Negative: 1 out of 62
68 game reviews
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    Dead Island 2
    Dambuster didn’t need to go to this much trouble to illustrate Hell-A’s wider world, but it has, and the game is much better for it. Instead of leading you down a linear path that treats a zombie outbreak like any other 80s pulp horror film, it puts you firmly in the director’s chair, allowing you to find out as much or as little as you like about the people you might have lost along the way. [6-Hour Impressions]
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Before Your Eyes
    Before you Eyes is a singular, immersive reminder that our memories are only half the truth. A meaningful message nestled in a thoughtful, engaging story, the tragic but beautiful world GoodbyeWorld Games has created feels fully realised and elevated on the PSVR2.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Pavlov
    The most realistic VR shooter on the market, Pavlov VR is a must-have for headset-toting Dust II veterans and a rewarding investment for curious newbies. It feels particularly elevated on the PSVR2 thanks to the clever implementation of headset rumble and adaptive trigger profiles.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Lightfall
    The Lightfall expansion delivers a fantastic destination in Neomuna, a fun new subclass in Strand, and it makes some great changes under the hood of Destiny 2. However, the heart of any Destiny expansion is its campaign, and Lightfall's is well wide of the mark.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
    Wo Long’s dance-like battles and refreshing twists on the Soulslike formula make it one of the most effective forks of the genre, even if it falls far short of the subtle world building expertise seen in FromSoftware’s games.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Horizon Call of the Mountain
    An intricate and rewarding VR climbing adventure held back by an easily forgettable story, Call of the Mountain succeeds in showing off the PSVR2’s best features but fails to leverage Horizon’s storied past.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Scars Above
    While Scars Above’s exploration and progression leaves a lot to be desired, third-person action fans will still enjoy their time blasting bosses within some visually-striking biomes.
    • 71 Metascore
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    Atomic Heart
    Outside of its interesting aesthetic, everything else about Atomic Heart feels very generic. While I may still find some redeeming features, as things stand, it's one of the biggest disappointments in recent memory.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like a Dragon: Ishin!
    Like a Dragon: Ishin is a beautifully crafted re-release whose technical hiccups are overcome by its meaningful message and engaging combat.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hogwarts Legacy
    While exploring the confines of the iconic castle, Hogwarts Legacy is a marvel. Outside of it, things are a little less straightforward. While there is some excellent world-building and combat here, Hogwarts Legacy is let down by a questionable narrative and some unnecessary open world baggage.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hi-Fi Rush
    Hi-Fi Rush is a great little rock-and-roll game and one that deserves every ounce of praise it gets. From the lovable cast, to the incredible gameplay, Hi-Fi Rush is the ultimate hack-and-slash-rhythm game that every Xbox owner must play.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Forspoken
    Forspoken is a magic-by-numbers game that is marred by a generic narrative. While the world of Athia can feel bland, the occasional spark of magic from the combat helps it along.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead Space
    The Dead Space remake delivers a truly exceptional horror game where Isaac Clarke is finally fully involved in his own adventure. This is a story-rich, gory, and more engaging experience than the original, and one you won’t want to miss.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One Piece Odyssey
    One Piece Odyssey’s attention to detail and respect for its source material informs an original story that is, at times, obfuscated by drab side content, and an innovative combat system that, sadly, rarely gets pushed to its limits.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Rise
    Monster Hunter Rise’s fights are as enjoyable as ever with vastly expanded combat thanks to the new Wirebug. However, the removal of tutorials, and an overabundance of systems means the game isn’t as approachable as it could be.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    High on Life
    High on Life won’t be for everyone. However, those who love Justin Roiland’s comedic style will find a game that offers humour and a silly narrative with arcade-like gameplay, sometimes to its detriment.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Unbound
    Need For Speed Unbound delivers everything fans of the series will want, with a cool new art style too. But due to some woeful voice acting and a lack of spectacle, it fails to deliver on the aesthetic it hoped to achieve.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Callisto Protocol
    While not perfect, The Callisto Protocol is one of the best in its class, with jaw-dropping jump scares that’ll keep you up well into the night. With satisfying combat, incredible audio design, and jaw-dropping visuals, Striking Distance Studios has made a short but superb horror game that leaves you wanting more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Marvel's Midnight Suns
    Marvel’s Midnight Suns exceeds expectations. It delivers a wonderfully rewarding, XCOM-topping combat system and a world full of larger-than-life characters you'll be eager to learn more about.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
    Modern Warfare 2 is an enjoyable first-person shooter, and if some of its issues get addressed, it could be the best Call of Duty title we’ve had for a number of years. However, with the highly-anticipated, free-to-play Warzone 2 launching so soon after, it’s hard to see a world where MW2 gets the attention it needs.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    God of War: Ragnarok
    God of War Ragnarok is a clear GOTY contender, as the deserved sequel features an action-packed narrative, satisfying combat, a luscious Norse world, and some fantastic character development.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Gotham Knights
    Gotham Knights is a messy, directionless open-world RPG that doesn’t know what it wants to be. Its lack of identity means that, just like its heroes, it fails to step out of the shadows and truly shine.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A Plague Tale: Requiem
    A Plague Tale Requiem is a thrilling continuation of Amicia and Hugo’s story, but the gameplay innovations introduced pale in comparison to the huge strides taken when it comes to the game’s narrative and the world Asobo Studios has created.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
    Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope takes the best bits of Kingdom Battle, distilling it into a winning strategy game recipe that’ll be played for years to come.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Scorn
    Scorn is a haunting journey through an alien world that asks a lot from players, both through its striking imagery and some smartly designed, unique puzzles.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA 23
    FIFA 23 is easily one of the best football games EA has released in a long time, but meaningful new mechanics and fantastic new features are still overshadowed by a mode that’s a pay-to-win system in everything but name.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal: Hellsinger
    Metal Hellsinger offers gripping, adrenaline-inducing combat that rewards precision and mastery, and it's set to a fantastic soundtrack. However, a poor final level sours what is otherwise one of the best shooters you will play this year.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Last of Us Part I
    The Last of Us Part 1 is a truly stunning remake that significantly heightens the immersion of one of the best games ever made with denser environments, more realistic gameplay, and beautiful remastered visuals.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Saints Row
    Saints Row offers a fantastic sandbox full of opportunity and some great new gameplay additions, but its story and characters feel underutilized and neglected, making for a rather unmemorable experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rollerdrome
    Rollerdrome has one of the most intoxicating and satisfying gameplay loops in recent memory, and while the game suffers from some janky moments and underwhelming bosses, there’s no ignoring how good it feels to shoot, flip, and grind through each level. We just wish there was more.
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