What is the difference between 'Top Critic Average' and 'OpenCritic Rating'?

The 'Top Critic Average' is the simple numeric mean of scores, while the 'OpenCritic Rating' (Tier) categorizes the game into levels like Mighty, Strong, Fair, or Weak based on its performance relative to other games.

Can I see reviews from a specific publication like IGN or GameSpot?

Yes! Use the `get_game_reviews` tool with the Game ID. The response will include a list of individual reviews, identifying the critic and their publication for each snippet.

How do I find the best games released in a specific year?

Use the `get_hall_of_fame` tool and provide the target year. Your agent will retrieve the highest-rated games for that period according to OpenCritic's aggregate scores.

OpenCritic MCP Connector for Claude

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Unified video game review platform — access scores, critic reviews, and rankings via AI.

8 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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Equip your AI agent with the most reliable video game intelligence available via OpenCritic. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to aggregate review scores, detailed critic snippets, and historical rankings for thousands of games. Your agent can instantly search for specific titles, audit recent review trends, and retrieve the Hall of Fame for any given year without you ever needing to browse a review site. Whether you are identifying the best games of the year or auditing individual critic opinions, your agent acts as a dedicated gaming analyst through natural conversation.

What you can do

Game Discovery — Search for thousands of video games by title and retrieve their OpenCritic rating and tier.
Review Auditing — Fetch detailed snippets and scores from individual critics and publications for any game.
Market Trends — Retrieve lists of upcoming releases and currently popular/trending games on the platform.
Historical Rankings — Access the 'Hall of Fame' to identify the top-rated games for a specific year.
Critic Intelligence — List and inspect recognized critics and publications to understand the source of reviews.

How it works

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Start managing your gaming intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

Gamers & Enthusiasts — instantly find out if a new release is worth their time and money.
Content Creators — retrieve aggregate scores and recent reviews for game analysis and commentary.
Game Developers & Publishers — monitor review trends and critic feedback for their titles in real-time.
Market Researchers — analyze historical performance and popularity of games across different genres.

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