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Who is "Mighty Man"?

"Mighty Man" is OpenCritic's way of tagging games based on the scores awarded to them by top critics.

The color scheme comes from video games, where "orange" loot is often best, with purple, blue, and green tiered loot following.

Mighty
Mighty
The top 10% of game ratings. Best in their genre. Universal critical acclaim.
Strong
Strong
The next 30% of all games scored on OpenCritic. Great execution with a few flaws.
Fair
Fair
Games scored in the 30th - 60th percentiles. Some issues hold these games.
Weak
Weak
The bottom 30% of game ratings. Games that missed on some key elements.

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The Reason the Live-Action Link Had Never Played Zelda Will Make You Feel Old

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from DualShockers (Written by Tay Garcia) | July 29, 2026

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from DualShockers (Written by Tay Garcia) | July 29, 2026

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Layoffs Hit Psychonauts Studio Just Three Weeks After Xbox Split
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Layoffs Hit Psychonauts Studio Just Three Weeks After Xbox Split

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from DualShockers (Written by Jake Valentine) | July 29, 2026

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Xbox Game Pass Already Has 4 Day One Games Confirmed for August 2026

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from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | July 29, 2026

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Pokemon GO Reveals Dates for GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

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from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | July 29, 2026

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from Screen Rant | July 29, 2026

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007 First Light Switch 2 Release Date Leaked By Retailer

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from Screen Rant | July 29, 2026

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from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | July 29, 2026

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Brand-New Free Zombie Co-Op Game Launches to Mostly Positive Reviews on Steam
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Brand-New Free Zombie Co-Op Game Launches to Mostly Positive Reviews on Steam

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from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | July 29, 2026

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Pokemon TCG Shop Offers Cash Bounty for Thief's Capture

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from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | July 29, 2026

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