Predicting The Metacritic Scores For 2016's Biggest Video Games

Team Ico's two prior games scored a 90 (Ico) and 91 (Shadow of the Colossus) on original release, and so there's little doubt that their long-awaited follow-up will get good reviews, but will it similarly be regarded as a masterpiece?

There's a lot to be skeptical of, in fairness: transitioning the game from PS3 to PS4 could result in a title that feels a little dated and behind-the-times no matter the improved visuals, and the sheer length of production could mean that it's been a problematic game rather than one that triumphs over adversity.

Then again, maybe this is just the team's commitment to putting out a product that doesn't hit stores until it's a brilliant game. Given the ridiculous level of hype surrounding it, though, a gentle lowering of expectations to around the 80 mark probably isn't a bad thing, and if we're wrong, then we'll be glad to be.