Metacritic
Weighted average of professional reviews on a 0-100 scale, with the user score shown separately when the two disagree loudly.
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How to get the most from it
Metacritic sits in What To Watch under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and brainy.
About this category: Recommendation engines, streaming locators and lists with actual taste. Built for the forty minutes usually lost to a menu.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Metacritic: quick answers
Is Metacritic free?
Yes. Metacritic is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Metacritic?
No. You can use Metacritic without signing up for anything.
Does Metacritic work on a phone?
Yes. Metacritic works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Metacritic safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Metacritic take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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