Overview
- Sega topped Metacritic's 2024 Game Publisher Rankings, narrowly surpassing Capcom with a score of 325.5 points and an average Metascore of 82.9.
- This marks Sega's third time as the highest-rated publisher, following wins in 2021 and 2016, making it the first company to achieve this milestone.
- Key releases contributing to Sega's success include Metaphor: ReFantazio (94), Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (89), and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (87).
- Sega's subsidiary Atlus played a significant role with standout titles like Persona 3 Reload and Unicorn Overlord, both earning strong critical acclaim.
- The rankings are based on factors such as average Metascore, percentage of positively reviewed titles, and the number of 'great' games (scoring 90 or higher).