What it does
Metacritic combines selected critic reviews into a Metascore for games and other entertainment. Its about page explains the aggregation model.
Use the aggregate as a route into several reviews rather than as a substitute for their reasoning. The platform and edition matter when comparing game pages, and user opinion serves a different purpose from a critic aggregate. Read the publication’s explanation before treating a score difference as a measured performance difference.
Metacritic describes the Metascore as a weighted average of selected critic reviews, not a simple count of user ratings. Use the platform-specific game page and open several source reviews when the reasons for disagreement matter.
Best for
- Finding several critical perspectives on a game
Sources
- About Us - Metacritic (Oct 26, 2026)