Metroidvanias With Higher User Scores Than Critic Scores

A pair of recent pieces examined games where player reception has outpaced critical consensus, focusing on two distinct subgenres. One compilation highlighted Soulslikes that earned stronger user scores than critic ratings, while another surveyed Metroidvanias following the same pattern. The lists suggest audiences have found merit in titles that didn't necessarily align with professional review scores, a common occurrence across the industry where player expectations and critical metrics sometimes diverge.