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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.

Industry Headlines

EA Adding 25 Classics to Steam
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EA Adding 25 Classics to Steam

Road Rash, Wing Commnander, Ultima and more are heading to Steam for the first time.

from Hardcore Gamer (Written by Cory Wells) | November 5, 2026

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Wendy’s Releases AN RPG Offering Free Food For Defeating Bosses

A delicious incentive to play.

from TheGamer (Written by Steven Garrard) | November 5, 2026

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Removes Super Mario Easter Egg
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Removes Super Mario Easter Egg

The Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake makes one unexpected change to a decades-old Super Mario Easter egg, and Nintendo has a specific reason for it.

from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | November 5, 2026

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Nintendo Issues Official Statement on Future Switch 2 Price Increases

Nintendo issues an official statement on the future of Switch 2 console pricing, raising eyebrows among both fans and investors.

from GameRant (Written by Charming Holiday) | November 5, 2026

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The Midnight, Three More Added to Stage Tour Setlist
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The Midnight, Three More Added to Stage Tour Setlist

Stage Tour's count of songs has expanded to 69 out of 90. The Midnight and three others join this announcement.

from Hardcore Gamer (Written by Cory Wells) | November 5, 2026

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The Backworld Gets Q2 2027 Release Window in New Trailer

Venture through the terrifying Backrooms in The Backworld, a non-linear adventure that blends exploration, turn-based RPG combat, and survival horror.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Sean Garmer) | November 5, 2026

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New PS5 Horror Game Has Serious Dead Space Vibes
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New PS5 Horror Game Has Serious Dead Space Vibes

A brand-new horror game has just arrived on PlayStation 5, and it gives off some serious Dead Space vibes.

from GameRant (Written by Cameron Swan) | November 5, 2026

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Jurassic World Evolution 2 And Squirrel With A Gun Among Amazon's Free November Games

The first two are available now.

from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | November 5, 2026

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Ocarina Of Time Remake Cut Mario References To Not “Interrupt” Immersion
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Ocarina Of Time Remake Cut Mario References To Not “Interrupt” Immersion

At least the iconic Bowser pendant and Talon’s plumberly look made it in.

from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | November 5, 2026

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GTA 6 Reveals New Jason + Lucia Screenshots

With just two weeks to go before the launch of the game, Rockstar releases a brand-new set of screenshots for GTA 6.

from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | November 5, 2026

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