ReviewMiddle-earth: Shadow of MordorA beautiful Middle-earth open world whose groundbreaking Nemesis System turns orcs into unforgettable personal rivals. A camera quirk aside, near-flawless.4.5 / 5 · ExcellentPlatform guide · SONY
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ReviewMiddle-earth: Shadow of MordorA beautiful Middle-earth open world whose groundbreaking Nemesis System turns orcs into unforgettable personal rivals. A camera quirk aside, near-flawless.4.5 / 5 · Excellent
ReviewSherlock Holmes: Crimes & PunishmentsA smart, genuinely deductive Sherlock Holmes game where you assemble the case and deliver your own verdict. Oversensitive controls aside, excellent.4.5 / 5 · Excellent
ReviewDestinyBungie's shooter MMO nails the FPS and PvP and offers deep class customization, but the thin, fragmented story and character work take a serious…3.5 / 5 · Good
ReviewLEGO Batman 3: Beyond GothamDC's heroes go cosmic in a polished, funny, content-packed LEGO game. The formula barely changes and the camera still wanders, but it's a delight.4.0 / 5 · Excellent
ReviewWatch DogsWatch Dogs promised a next-generation hacking experience and delivered a buggy, shallow open-world with AI that defies comprehension. A colossal failure.2.0 / 5 · Average
ReviewAssassin’s Creed IV: Black FlagA strong, fun pirate adventure with thrilling naval warfare, even as the recycled mechanics show the Assassin's Creed franchise weakening.4.0 / 5 · ExcellentGames in the Database
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