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For 6,346 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 39% higher than the average critic
  • 37% same as the average critic
  • 24% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 Bastion
Lowest review score: 20 Gangstar New Orleans: Online Open World Game
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,268 out of 6346
  2. Mixed: 3,014 out of 6346
  3. Negative: 64 out of 6346
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Amateur Surgeon 2
    Amateur Surgeon 2 is one of the best experiences that you will have in the App Store. It's full of personality, has great graphics, and uses the touch screen to perfection.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Age of Zombies
    On a device where solid gameplay is king and dialog is an afterthought, it is refreshing to see something that epitomizes the full package.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shadow Guardian
    Great graphics, strong platforming mechanics and a mostly flawed (though sometimes smooth) combat system make Shadow Guardian a tough game to rate.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Asphalt 6: Adrenaline
    There is no question that racing fans will get a kick out of Asphalt 6, but fans of arcade racers will love it just a bit more. The graphics are solid, the sound is good, the driving mechanics are exciting (maybe a bit too forgiving for racing sim fans), and the game is just plain fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NeoDefender 2
    If frantic two finger tapping with RPG elements and nuclear bombs sounds good to you (sounds great to me!), Neo Defender 2 really is a must buy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011
    Though Dangerous Hunts 2011 scores a bullseye on delivering a more robust, and even console-life campaign experience, piss-poor presentation and an awkward control scheme seem to veer this shot radically off target.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dungeon Defenders: First Wave
    Dungeon Defenders just reeks of an idea that wasn't fully thought through. It is as if someone got the idea to make a hack 'n slash and tower defense hybrid, but never considered if it would actually work.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SimCity Deluxe
    SimCity Deluxe is finally the SimCity game that people were waiting for on the iPhone. If you like SimCity, you really should pick this one up.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hand of Greed - Dodge the Blade!
    Hand of Greed is the classic tale of a great idea that doesn't really pan out as well as I would've hoped.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Omium - 2 Player Shooter
    One thing is for sure, Omium is a telling experiment in shoot-em-up games.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tapic
    If you are looking for a Tap Tap Revolution-like experience and are tired of playing the same old corporate stuff, give Tapic a try. It's only 99 cents, and if you like how it plays, it has as much replayability as you have music.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiki Totems
    The graphics are of superior quality, and the game play is straight forward.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tiki Totems 2
    Tiki Totems 2 expands on an already solid formula to offer an incredibly fun and thorough experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    AbbleDabble
    In the end, Scrabble/Words With Friends fans who are looking for something a bit different will really love the variety of the Abble Dabble game boards, but traditionalists would do better to stay still.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pengi
    Pengi promises over 100,000 distinct puzzles and vows that no two puzzles are the same which is certainly great value for money. So while Pengi might not be an instant buy, you really should give it a shot. It's deceptively brilliant and offers a heck of a lot of longevity.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mister Miguel's
    It's all quite run of the mill with Mister Miguel really.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Doodle Invasion
    Doodle Invasion is the kind of line drawing game you'll drop into when you need something to entertain you on your commute, but it is a little shallow.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiki Towers 2
    Tiki Towers 2 is the full package for the physics puzzle fan. It's charming to look at and offers an enjoyable challenge while mixing it up every now and then to ensure that the game always feels fresh. Sure it might be liberally borrowing some World of Goo elements but it's borrowing from one of the greats which is no bad thing at all.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pirate's Treasure
    Even in short bursts, Pirate's Treasure gets boring quickly, and that's just not a good thing. Unfortunately, this is one treasure that should have just stayed buried.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LightBike 2
    The game does look good; they really did match the look and feel of TRON, right down to the 1980's style computer fonts. But look alone isn't enough to keep you coming back for more.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ghosts'n Goblins: Gold Knights II
    It was enough of a throwback to remind me why I liked old school games, but forward-thinking enough to make up for those old games' shortcomings.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bumps
    This puzzle game is an excellent way of getting into gaming on your iPhone or iPad, and is accessible to anyone. No real gaming skill is needed to play so there will be a great sense of achievement with each level passed.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Corporate Fury
    If anything, Corporate Fury is definitely one of the more well thought-out games in the App Store.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blind World
    If you are a fan of gravity based puzzle titles, you'll certainly get a kick out of Blind World.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Font Monsters
    An awful lot of fun. The strategy involved in reading and figuring out what each monster is made out of makes for a particularly entertaining experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Floop
    Floop is clearly simple fun but that's just what makes it addictive. It'd be nice to see more levels added at a later date but other than that, it's cheap and cheerful.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Burn the Rope
    Conceptually, Burn the Rope sounds fairly fun, but it does get fairly tedious as the game goes on.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pro Zombie Soccer
    Overall I found myself enjoying the unique fun that this game provides, regardless of the far fetched storyline and re-use of the app store cliché, Zombies.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rhythm Spirit
    If you like rhythm games at all, or even just games in general and have any sense of timing, Rhythm Spirit is for you. It looks great, plays great, and is one of the most unique experiences that you will find in the App Store.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The War of Eustrath
    Eustrath definitely has its flaws, but if you can get past the mind-numbing dialogue, there is surprising depth to the game with some good RPG elements to be played. It's definitely deeper, game play wise, than your average iOS gaming app.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Meow Meow Happy Fight
    Meow Meow Happy Fight basically takes the dual-stick shooter genre, fits it to a deathmatch setting, and then injects a ton of style and character into it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    2K Sports NHL 2K11
    NHL 2K11 is a good hockey game, and for the price, it's about as close to a must have as it gets.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Slice It!
    While Slice It may not have the most "whiz bang" excitement in the App Store, its simple premise is executed perfectly.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Beyond Ynth
    One word of warning though is that the game is extremely difficult.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Axe in Face
    It's charming and cute. Most importantly, it's an absolute bargain for a game that has the addictive qualities of iPhone greats such as Angry Birds or Flight Control.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vikings Row!
    It's a solid game, and it looks better than the majority of the casual games out there, but it doesn't offer enough of a challenge to be played through a second time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Phoenix Spirit
    If it had a bit more polish and a better combat system, Phoenix Spirit would be a winner, but in its current form, I would keep it do genre fans only.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Phoenix
    One thing is for certain: you'll never get the feeling while playing Phoenix that the screen could use a few more bullets.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Astronut
    In short, this is a very well-designed game and one of those perfect "pick up and play" apps that is sure to keep casual gamers interested for a while. It's free (at least the first four levels are) so you have no excuse. It's almost launch time.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wispin
    A fun, beautiful game that offers a good amount of entertainment. It's not a mind-blowing experience, but it is entertaining and very well-made. Just keep in mind that the blobs are only cute until they try and kill you with fire; then things start getting real.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rogue Runner
    Rogue Runner isn't a bad game because of its flaws, it just needs some kinks worked out and a layer of polish added to make it work well.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Red Nova
    There's a lot to like about Red Nova; it sweats the little details, and whilst it may not last for long it's certainly good fun.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Halcyon
    Halcyon is not truly a must have game despite its intriguing air. Its gameplay does not yield more surprise after repeated play-throughs and so may grow tired quickly, even with the Game Center integration that is new in iOS 4.2. But what is here is fresh, engaging and fiercely challenging; if you're looking for something that's unlike many iPad games out there right now then you should get this one.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Perfect Cell
    Perfect Cell has some good ideas, but just suffers way too much from poor controls and some of the most cliched and repetitive level design I've ever set eyes on.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disc Drivin'
    Beyond these flaws, though, Disc Drivin' is easily one of the most addictive games I have ever played on iOS.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Angry Birds
    Yes, I'd like to see some more content, but it's a good game nonetheless. If you like castle-destruction at all, be sure to give it a try.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aqueduct
    It's a somewhat no-frills, yet highly polished package.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night
    Very little skill is required to get through Castlevania Puzzle, just a burning desire to level your character up and get more weapons. Honestly, if you took the Match 3 aspect out of the game and just turned the battles into a standard turn based RPG affair, or even just simulated it all with no graphics, I would be much happier.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Plunderland
    Beyond the gameplay, the real reason to buy Plunderland is for the striking simplicity.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Rimelands: Hammer of Thor
    Rimelands is the first turn based RPG that I didn't feel constrained by the controls or game speed. On top of that, there is a good story, there are good characters, good combat, good level designs, and good graphics.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    BloodRunner
    In a nutshell, if you love platform gaming and can't get enough of trying to beat the world in high score challenges, BloodRunner is probably the game for you.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Infinity Blade
    Despite the control flaws and the repeating levels, there is a world of good fun here. You can easily pick this up, fight a foe in a few minutes, and go back to work and still feel like you accomplished something.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ChuChu Rocket!
    Chu Chu Rocket is a faithful port of the 2000 Dreamcast puzzle game to iOS, where players lay down arrows to guide mice into their rocket, and cats away from that same rocket.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered
    Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror is a fantastic game. The story feels as fresh and as entertaining as it did back in the day, and the slightly improved graphics are much appreciated. Many hours of entertaining storytelling lie ahead.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Scarlett and the Spark of Life: Scarlett Adventures Episode 1
    Even with its relative ease and its short gameplay, it's hard not to like Scarlett and the Spark of Life.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    N.O.V.A. 2 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
    Fans of first person shooters, and especially the original N.O.V.A., will definitely not be disappointed with this fantastic sequel. With its painstaking amount of action and detail, N.O.V.A. 2 really does feel almost console worthy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Buccaneer Blitz
    Strategy purists will probably still lean towards Galcon due to its pure strategy focus, but I think the average gamer will appreciate the added abilities that Buccaneer Blitz grants you.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Eternal Legacy
    If you are looking for a competent clone of current JRPGs on console, then you have come to the right place. Just don't expect it to push the envelope any further than is ultimately necessary. Sadly, the curse of developers choosing to "play it safe" may have just claimed another victim.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic Spinball
    Sonic Spinball is an iOS version of the Sega Genesis game that was a hybrid of pinball and traditional Sonic gameplay that holds up well to this day.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Virtual City
    Virtual City is well worth a purchase. It's a much friendlier version of SimCity and one that feels more enjoyable and less spreadsheet management- ish than other behemoth city management games.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mad Skills Motocross
    It's a huge amount of fun for the price and you'll find yourself easily spending hours trying to shave off a few precious milliseconds from your previous best time.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Beast Boxing 3D - Monster Fighting Action!
    I was disappointed that there was no multiplayer included in the game, but there's always room for new game modes in future updates. Even with no multiplayer, it is still one of the best all around boxing games in the App Store.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mushihimesama: Bug Panic
    It's fast, it's frantic, it's gorgeous to look at and it's unmissable for shooter fans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hook Worlds
    If you've been looking to get into the series but haven't tried it yet, or loved Super QuickHook's endless modes, this is a perfect pickup.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Carcassonne
    It's a real pleasure to see an iPhone game that is well-crafted, that uses music and sound to create a distinct atmosphere and that plays as well offline as it does online. If Carcassonne is your first foray into Euro-gaming, you're sure to want more.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Archetype
    Archetype feels just incomplete. What is here is fun, albeit very generic, but there just isn't much here.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DoDonPachi Resurrection
    If you have the right device, and if you don't mind the price, then you must play Dodonpachi Resurrection.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Game Dev Story
    At the end of the day though, even with the lack of killer graphics, I can safely say that I spent more time with Game Dev Story in one sitting than any other game I've played this year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Reckless Racing
    EA has done a solid job in assuring that Reckless Racing oozes with southern charm, while still delivering a solid, well-polished racing experience.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Aralon: Sword and Shadow HD
    No matter how much people gripe about the details though, there is no denying that Aralon is the most impressive RPG to ever hit the App Store. There are others with better stories, but Aralon is the only one that forces you to live and breathe in its fantasy world.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Real Racing 2
    In the racing sim category of the App Store, there really isn't another game that is as impressive as Real Racing 2. It really does have everything that you would want in an iOS racing sim, from the nice selection of cars to the various racing tweaks to the outstanding graphics. The bottom line is that Real Racing is now the App Store's Gran Turismo.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead Space
    To say that Dead Space is one of the best games that we have seen in 2011 doesn't do it justice. This is one of the most immersive experiences available on the platform.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Aerox
    While the iPhone 4 optimization will hopefully be fixed in the next update or two, I still get the sense that the game is missing something. I want to play a 3D marble game for that sense of open air freedom, and I just don't feel that here.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dogfight 1951
    If you are up to a brisk, "top down RPG-ish plane shooter" challenge, then 1951 – World War One may be the perfect game for you. It plays well and it is pretty… what more do you want from an iPhone game?
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bug Heroes
    With each mode spanning four levels, I can't recommend Bug Heroes enough due to its amazing replay value. If you enjoy dual stick shooters and have a soft spot for tower defense or RPG's, you'll absilutely love Bug Heroes.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Papa Sangre
    Papa Sangre really is one of the most unique games out there on the App Store. It's clever use of binaural audio and Hollywood quality voice acting and sound makes it a game that I will show off again and again to my friends.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metro Ski Challenge
    Metro Ski Challenge really is one of the strangest experiences that I've had in the App Store. The game is pretty fun (it could use a bit more variety) and everything looks clean and polished, but I just can't help but to expect this all to be part of a big Orbitz ad campaign. Let me know if you get the same feeling.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Block Rogue
    Block Rogue is all about the repetition, for better and for worse. While the game can be addictive as you try to figure out just what is going on, the game can eventually become quite droning.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    FoundIt
    Don't expect spills and thrills with FoundIt or even fancy looks, it's clearly not that kind of game. While it would have been nice to have seen more variety with the different levels (the flags of the world were particularly tedious compared to cartoon animals), it's not bad. It makes for an OK distraction to dive into once in a while.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Assault Squadron
    Assault Squadron is a great attempt at the "bullet hell" shoot 'em up genre from outside of its homeland, and is impressive from a technical standpoint, but a shoot 'em up with uncomfortable controls is a shoot 'em up that should be approached with caution.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ABOVE
    Though we've seen plenty of similar titles before, ABOVE is much more challenging thanks to the unique (though simple) controls, and the graphics are nothing short of gorgeous.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Artist Colony
    A beautiful situational simulation title with vibrant visuals. While I thought the game could benefit from more features, including the ability to create your own in-game characters and overall gameplay length to be a little short coming in at just under 24 hours, I found that the attention to detail within the game, coupled with a great storyline and in-game control mechanics made Artist Colony an enjoyable experience.
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