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10 Worst Games of 2023 on Metacritic

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 20 December 2023, 04:30

Metacritic has released a list of the ten worst-rated games of 2023. The first place is not surprising.

2023 Brought Record Number of Outstanding Launches and Layoffs

Marcin Przala, 31 October 2023, 06:23

The ongoing year 2023 is full of releases of truly excellent games, and critics' ratings suggest that the last few months in gaming may have been the best period in the history of digital entertainment. Nevertheless, the industry is struggling with a wave of mass layoffs.

Battle for Starfield's Rating on Metacritic; Xbox and PlayStation Fanboys Might Have Joined the Fray

Maciej Gaffke, 08 September 2023, 13:09

Starfield's scores, at least on Metacritic, have become very diverse. Such a split in ratings suggests that a „battle” has begun between Xbox and PlayStation fans.

Baldur's Gate 3 Bests Zelda; Battle for Title of Best Rated Game of 2023 Continues [Update]

Maciej Gaffke, 14 August 2023, 10:15

The work of Larian Studios has become the best-rated production of the year on Metacritic. Baldur's Gate 3, however, has far fewer reviews than the latest Zelda, so the situation could change quickly.

Sony Expects 90% on Metacritic; Company's Studios Face Big Challenge

Hubert Sledziewski, 12 June 2023, 16:28

Sony reportedly attaches great importance to average ratings on Metacritic.com. The publisher's studios are said to be aiming for a score above 90%.

Sony Hailed as Best Publisher of 2022 According to Metacritic

Kamil Kleszyk, 23 March 2023, 17:04

Sony Interactive Entertainment has been named the best publisher of 2022 on Metacritic. Despite the impressive result, the Japanese company failed to beat last year's performance by Microsoft.

PC has New Top-rated Game and It's a Console Game Port

Adrian Werner, 26 October 2022, 14:18

Prepared by Metacritic, the list of highest rated PC games has a new leader. It is the port of a console hit.

Metacritic’s Top 40 Games for PC and Consoles in 2021

Miriam Moszczynska, 06 January 2022, 20:40

Annual summaries continue. This time Metacritic decided to share a list of 40 best games of 2021 for Xbox One, Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Metacritic Presents the Official List of the Worst Games of the Year

Przemyslaw Dygas, 22 December 2021, 14:33

Metacritic has released the list of ten worst-rated games of 2021. The presence of some titles should not be surprising.

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition and eFootball 2022 Among the Worst Rated of 2021

Adrian Werner, 19 December 2021, 22:20

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition and eFootball 2022 were among the worst rated games of the year, according to Metacritic.

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is Metacritic's Best-rated Game of the Year

Paul Musiolik, 12 December 2021, 20:36

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker boasts the best average player rating on Metacritic of all the games released this year.

Gamepressure Joins Metacritic!

Matthias Pawlikowski, 10 September 2021, 13:52

Today is a special day for everyone at Gamepressure. From now on, you can find us on Metacritic, among other, most valued gaming outlets.

First Reviews: F1 2021 - Critics Praise New Features

Przemyslaw Dygas, 13 July 2021, 10:18

The release F1 2021 is coming, and the first reviews of the game have already appeared online. Judging by the average on Metacritic, it looks like fans can rest easy.

First Reviews: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - Sony's Top-notch Exclusive

Filip Wegrzyn, 08 June 2021, 19:08

The first reviews of Ratchet &; Clank: Rift Apart have already appeared online. Another PlayStation 5 exclusive can be called a success for Sony - review scores reach the top of the scale, and there are extremely few issues.

SEGA Was the Best Publisher of 2020 According to Metacritic

Paul Musiolik, 29 March 2021, 12:02

Metacritic ranked the best video game publishers in 2020. SEGA was the clear winner, ahead of Annapurna Interactive and Capcom.

Best Games, Movies and Series of 2020 According to Metacritic Users

Paul Musiolik, 09 January 2021, 21:48

Metacritic users have chosen the best games, movies and shows of 2020. There were no surprises in the most important category - The Last of Us: Part II wrecked the competition.

Best Games 2020 on Metacritic; Persona 5 Bests The Last of Us 2

Paul Musiolik, 08 January 2021, 14:48

Metacritic has prepared a list of the best-rated titles of 2020. Persona 5 Royal takes the first place. Sega's game overtook The Last of Us: Part II and Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition.

Metacritic Presents the Worst Games of 2020

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 December 2020, 22:53

Metacritic summed up the year 2020 in the video game market. The website presented things like the worst-rated video games of the last 12 months, including such titles as The Elder Scrolls: Blades and XIII Remake.

Cyberpunk 2077 Loses Quality Mark on Metacritic

Michael Kulakowski, 16 December 2020, 22:27

Cyberpunk 2077 lost the „Must-Play” seal of approval on Metacritic, which is intended for well-received games with an average rating of more than 90 points. With the publication of subsequent reviews, the average review score has been systematically dropping on all hardware platforms.

Cyberpunk 2077 With Disastrous Reviews on Consoles

Adrian Werner, 15 December 2020, 14:37

Reviews of the console versions of Cyberpunk 2077 have finally begun to appear on the web. They are bad, to say the least.

Cyberpunk 2077 Looks Bad on Metacritic

Adrian Werner, 12 December 2020, 21:28

We're observing the player ratings of Cyberpunk 2077. The game is doing badly on Metacritic, especially on consoles. But it's average is improving on Steam.

Metacritic Has Spoken - Cyberpunk 2077 is a Bugged Hit

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 December 2020, 19:36

It happened - Cyberpunk 2077 got its first reviews. The game has its share of problems, but the ratings so far confirm that it was worth waiting until December.

Ghost of Tsushima With Record User Ratings on Metacritic

Adrian Werner, 27 July 2020, 12:29

Ghost of Tsushima has won the hearts of the players. This is well illustrated by the game's record-breaking ratings from Metacritic users.

Metacritic Claims The Last of Us 2 Didn't Change Website's Review System

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 July 2020, 22:03

Metacritic commented on recent changes in the user rating system. It was confirmed how long we have to wait to be able to rate a game. At the same time, it was denied that this was related to any particular game in the vein of The Last of Us: Part II.

Metacritic Battles Review Bombing - No User Scores on Launch

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 July 2020, 18:05

Metacritic has introduced a restriction on user ratings. From now on, the website does not allow users to issue notes on the day the game is released.

Half-Life: Alyx Conquers Metacritic

Conrad Hazi, 29 March 2020, 21:59

Half-Life: Alyx is the best-rated PC game released this year according to Metacritic. Valve's new title has an average rating of 93 points based on 42 professional reviews.

Warcraft 3 Reforged With Record Low Player Rating on Metacritic

Adrian Werner, 02 February 2020, 21:31

A few days after its launch, Warcraft III: Reforged became the worst player-rated production in Metacritic's history. Even such spectacular failures as Fallout 76 or Anthem can boast much better results.

A Mediocre Year; Metacritic Summarizes 2019 Game Reviews

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 January 2020, 22:54

Metacritic published a list of the best-rated games in 2019. The year turned out to be somewhat poor in outstanding titles (i.e. those with an average review score above 90/100), despite featuring many titles appreciated by critics.

Netflix's Witcher Praised on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic

Jacob Blazewicz, 27 December 2019, 20:35

The Witcher may not have impressed the critics, but the show gained a devoted audience. The Netflix series is highly-rated among the Internet users, who share their impressions on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic.

Worst Video Games of 2019 - PS4 Games Dominate

Konrad Serafinski, 22 December 2019, 16:30

Metacritic published a list of the worst-rated games in 2019. Contrary to appearances, many of the productions from the top ten have been published by major publishers. The dominance of titles from PlayStation 4 is also surprising.

Phoenix Point Reviews - XCOM Fans Should be Pleased

Bart Swiatek, 04 December 2019, 12:36

Yesterday, the PC of the strategy game Phoenix Point, developed by the creator of the XCOM series, Julian Gollop, debuted on the market. The reviewers have already evaluated the title and it seems that the devs delivered a solid work, although not a groundbreaking one.

Astral Chain Review Bombed on Metacritic by Jealous Gamers

Bart Swiatek, 05 September 2019, 17:44

NintendoLife reports that Astral Chain - the latest production of the Japanese developer PlatinumGames - has become the target of the so-called review bombing. The reason for players' anger may be the exclusivity of the game for the Nintendo Switch platform.

The best publishers of 2018 according to Metacritic

Christian Pieniazek, 30 January 2019, 00:02

Capcom dethronizes Bethesa in Metactritic's best publisher ranking of 2018.

Red Dead Redemption 2 mows down competition – Metacritic's 2018 best of

Milosz Szubert, 04 January 2019, 18:46

Metacritic has traditionally compiled lists of highest-rated games of the past year. They feature Red Dead Redemption 2 and Nintendo Switch, which boasts the highest number of titles with an average rating above 90/100.