Super Mario Galaxy 2 is now the third highest-rated game of all time on Metacritic after a random update increased its score and moved it forward.
When you think of the best games of all time, what jumps to mind? For many, I’m betting that recent masterpieces like Baldur’s Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, Elden Ring, and, if you've got taste, Hi-Fi Rush are all the top picks, but that’s not really reflected in Metacritic’s official Best Games of All Time list.
Due to reviews having become harsher over the years and how much bigger the gaming industry has become, Metacritic’s highest-rated games mostly include a lot of older classics, with Ocarina of Time taking the number one spot and the original Soul Calibur right behind it in second place. Now, out of nowhere, the third slot has been hijacked by Mario.
As pointed out by ResetEra user Truno, Metacritic’s Best Games of All Time list has suddenly shifted after remaining mostly the same for a very long time. For those who haven’t looked at it, it used to have Ocarina of Time, Soul Calibur, and Grand Theft Auto 4 as the top three rated games,...
