Metacritic named the most highly rated and discussed games of the decade

The ratings aggregator Metacritic has published a list of the highest-rated games of the decade. The chart's criteria are as follows: a project must have been released between 2010 and 2019 and have received at least 15 reviews. If it's a multiplatform game, the version with the most reviews is considered.

Metacritic named the most highly rated and discussed games of the decade

The top three were led by Super Mario Galaxy 2, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Red Dead Redemption 2, all of which received 97 points out of 100.

  1. Super Mario Galaxy 2 - 97 out of 100 (Wii, 2010);
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — 97 points out of 100 (Switch, 2017);
  3. Red Dead Redemption 2 — 97 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2018);
  4. Grand Theft Auto V - 97 out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2014);
  5. Super Mario Odyssey — 97 points out of 100 (Switch, 2017);
  6. Mass Effect 2 - 96 out of 100 (Xbox 360, 2010);
  7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim — 96 points out of 100 (Xbox 360, 2011);
  8. The Last of Us — 95 points out of 100 (PlayStation 3, 2013);
  9. The Last of Us Remastered — 95 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2014);
  10. Red Dead Redemption - 95 points out of 100 (Xbox 360, 2010);
  11. Portal 2 — 95 points out of 100 (Xbox 360, 2011);
  12. God of War — 94 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2018);
  13. Batman: Arkham City — 94 points out of 100 (Xbox 360, 2011);
  14. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - 94 points out of 100 (3DS, 2011);
  15. BioShock Infinite — 94 points out of 100 (PC, 2013);
  16. Pac-Man Championship Edition DX - 93 points out of 100 (Xbox 360, 2010);
  17. Divinity: Original Sin 2 — 93 points out of 100 (PC, 2017);
  18. Super Mario 3D World - 93 points out of 100 (Wii U, 2013);
  19. Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty - 93 points out of 100 (PC, 2010);
  20. Persona 4 Golden - 93 out of 100 (PlayStation Vita, 2012);
  21. 5 person — 93 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2017);
  22. Mass Effect 3 — 93 points out of 100 (Xbox 360, 2012);
  23. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain — 93 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2015);
  24. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - 93 points out of 100 (Wii, 2011);
  25. Rock Band 3 - 93 out of 100 (Xbox 360, 2010);
  26. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End — 93 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2016);
  27. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — 93 points out of 100 (Switch, 2018);
  28. Inside — 93 points out of 100 (Xbox One, 2016);
  29. Forza Horizon 4 — 92 points out of 100 (Xbox One, 2018);
  30. God of War III - 92 points out of 100 (PlayStation 3, 2010);
  31. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception — 92 points out of 100 (PlayStation 3, 2011);
  32. Bloodborne — 92 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2015);
  33. Celeste - 92 points out of 100 (Switch, 2018);
  34. Super Street Fighter IV - 92 out of 100 (PlayStation 3, 2010);
  35. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — 92 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2015);
  36. Undertale - 92 points out of 100 (PC, 2015);
  37. Fire Emblem: Awakening - 92 out of 100 (3DS, 2013);
  38. Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition – 92 points out of 100 (PlayStation 4, 2018);
  39. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - 92 points out of 100 (Wii U, 2014);
  40. Journey — 92 points out of 100 (PlayStation 3, 2012);
  41. Xenoblade Chronicles - 92 points out of 100 (Wii, 2012);
  42. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 92 out of 100 (Switch, 2017);
  43. The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection - 92 points out of 100 (PlayStation 3, 2011);
  44. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine — 92 points out of 100 (PC, 2016);
  45. LittleBigPlanet 2 - 92 out of 100 (PlayStation 3, 2011);
  46. Overwatch — 92 points out of 100 (PC, 2016);
  47. Bayonetta 2 - 92 points out of 100 (Wii U, 2014);
  48. Forza Horizon 3 — 92 points out of 100 (Xbox One, 2016);
  49. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers - 91 out of 100 (PC, 2019);
  50. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition - 91 points out of 100 (Switch, 2019);

Metacritic named the most highly rated and discussed games of the decade

Additionally, Metacritic has identified the top 10 most talked about games of the decade—a list compiled from various gaming and entertainment publications published at the end of 2019. It looks like this:

  1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017);
  2. Minecraft (2011);
  3. Mass Effect 2 (2010);    
  4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015);
  5. Grand Theft Auto V (2013);
  6. Dark Souls (2011);
  7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011);
  8. The Last of Us (2013);
  9. Fortnite (2017);
  10. God of War (2018);



Source: 3dnews.ru

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