ActionTrip's Scores

  • Games
For 1,095 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 56% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 98 Grand Theft Auto V
Lowest review score: 10 Dungeon Lords
Score distribution:
1095 game reviews
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Even with all its drawbacks it managed to hold my attention and interest with its intriguing plot and versatile gameplay.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A becoming and fun game. It can irritate you when trying to solve the same level 20-30 times in a row, but the funny little sheep are always there to give you a good laugh and make you think harder about saving that flock.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    I cannot iterate enough that your time and money should only be invested if you like games that make fun of themselves, other games, pop culture, and never once takes itself seriously.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s a fun ride even if it does not make much sense. In other words, never underestimate how much a good explosion can make up for other shortcomings.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Simply put, the random missions are repetitive and they soon get very boring.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All in all, if you enjoy a good RTS and are looking for a unique take on the tired WWII genre, War-Front Turning Point is worth the purchase price and your valuable time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Mark of Chaos probably makes a worthwhile purchase for fans of the universe. RTS fans may also find it entertaining, but not very innovative in terms of the gameplay basics it has to offer.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite the tedium of replaying the same areas over and over, Stories: The Path of Destinies is a must-play for anyone looking for a game that is truly altered by choice.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Considering you get all this for thirty bucks, I see no reason why every action RPG or DS fan shouldn't go out and grab this one right now. If you're into addictive games, I can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed with LoA.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The sad thing is that even when you use high res modes such as 1280*1024, you still don't get anywhere near the feeling of a true photo-realistic ambience...All things considered, NfS: HP2 is one heck of racing experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    If you are already an Xbox One owner, it would be nigh impossible to make the argument for buying the game on PC instead of on the console. Make no mistake: this is a buggier and less convenient way to consume something that was designed exclusively with the console in mind.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It gets very exciting at times and you can be sure that most enemies (be they large or small) offer a decent challenge even to hardcore FPS fans.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 46 Critic Score
    In short, the game is a complete turd that wastes the idea of its central mechanic and couples this with platforming gameplay that would have been woefully underwhelming a decade ago. Nothing else is anything to write home about, from the characters to the story to the sound design.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It's a decent game, although not nearly as groundbreaking as we hoped. Once you complete it, I'm afraid there won't be much to lure you back.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    An interesting 3D RTS, and its numerous options, as well as weapons and vehicles will get you going at times. However this comes at a price. The game’s hardware requirements are very steep ..., and as I said the camera is simply killing the playability.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We are well aware that this game has a very simple story, but thanks to the crazy action, a competent AI and great graphics and music, it managed to create an interesting and involving atmosphere which will make you eagerly anticipate what comes next.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    This game has committed a cardinal sin, and that sin is mediocrity. Nothing is special about it, and while it does have a fun, cinematic feel and some nicely featured historical missions, it simply does not feel memorable. Maybe I shouldn't have compared it to the original, but I have. Sue me.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shows signs of brilliance, but STILL lacks that finishing touch that would make it very good or excellent even...I felt like I wanted to play on, but only barely after I've ran into some serious frame rate issues and AI glitches.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This standalone prequel is a nice touch for fans of Second Son, but there’s absolutely nothing within to entice series newcomers to jump in.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The visuals sound effects and gameplay concepts are great, yet the length of the game will surely make this product less popular than other FPS sneaker games like "NOLF" and the "Thief" series.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    As they demonstrated with Dead Space, Visceral Games is capable of more than what they have done with this game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Broken Age sadly suffers from a case of too much. The watercolor art style, humorous dialogue, and clever writing are unfortunately buried under too much backtracking, too much obscurity, and therefore, too much frustration.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Yes, so this is an obvious money grab. But at times, you just can’t help it. Humming all-too-familiar John Williams’ themes and flying an X-Wing and blasting TIE Fighters out of the sky is as fun as ever.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The fighting engine is unconventional, but the difficulty is better balanced this time, and eases you in slower.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The game doesn't innovate the genre in any way, but it does provide long hours of fun gameplay for those of us who are fans of action-adventure games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The somewhat high learning curve and other minor issues shouldn't be a reason to miss out on it. The game's appropriate pacing and good AI should be more than enough to provide you with challenging and addictive gameplay.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    For some reason though, it doesn't quite push the envelope in terms of gameplay and it does feel slightly less entertaining than, say, Ace Combat 6. It does, however, stand as one of the best-looking aerial combat games on the market and we do recommend you give it a whirl.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It presents players with a unique twist to the sub-genre as well as a highly imaginative and beautifully designed game world that will let you lose yourself in all the unique characters and environments as well as the often humorous dialogue.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    This sequel doesn't bring anything revolutionary, but it certainly leaves an impression of a completed project. I believe that the authors meant to make the first part look like this.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    As for myself I was never that hooked on games a la Settlers, but this was kinda fun to play. Regardless of what I think, the indisputable fact remains - the game needs more visual improvements.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Need I remind you that Silent Hill 2 failed to deliver a truly lasting horror experience on the PC. To our disappointment Silent Hill 3 doesn't expand on that aspect any further.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The replay value of this game is very good, as I've found out that MP matches can be quite intense, and after all, this is where the truly creative players should sparkle.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Not as good as the original game, and coupled with AI issues it turned out to be a substandard action game. Plus, the challenges and missions are recurrent and nothing more than fleeting moments of fun.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite the abundance of clichés, you can see that a lot of effort went into setting the right tone and atmosphere. There are some downright mind-blowing scenes and unique uses of audio and color.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I enjoyed my time with Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, but this is most certainly not a FF game suitable for newcomers to the Final Fantasy universe. Seasoned FF veterans will enjoy the game far more due to its heightened difficulty compared to most Final Fantasy games as well as all of the references to past FF games.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Although Stubbs the Zombie stands as a pleasing deviation from today's genre standards, it still doesn't have enough to engulf players in the long run.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Doesn't justify the relatively hefty price tag. Owners of the original game who are not fanatical about "Raven Shield" are better off downloading the patches and sticking to the original multiplayer.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Visually, the Commandos universe seems more atmospheric and immersive than ever before, and the addition of multiplayer increases the game's replay value.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    I got hooked on the neat puzzle-solving, just as if I was playing one of my favorite classic adventures, and that alone can be a rewarding enough gaming experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Lara Croft and The Temple of Osiris has a lot of great ideas running behind it, but the execution fell a little short.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 41 Critic Score
    The whole game feels like an insipid GTA clone that overemphasizes mindless destruction. For some games, this is enough, if it's done with style. In Mercs 2, it just feels pointless and without soul.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    As ridiculous as the plot sounds, it actually works fine if you're interested in checking out the game's Story Mode.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Other than the thrills of fast-paced flight action, and occasional turret-oriented missions, the game doesn't demonstrate any particularly rewarding features.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Though the game is fine as a mediocre playable experience, many of the things that made the original so special have been neutered beyond repair.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Looking at the big picture, however, the story and the atmosphere in CoJ will be good enough to keep you going, so I wouldn't go as far as to say that the Billy missions ruined it for me. There were some that I found exciting.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The gameplay is well-executed, albeit it gets increasingly repetitive as you move on with the story (which, as we’ve already said, leaves a lot to be desired).
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The noticeably well-conceived single-player, intense boss fights and a solid multiplayer keep this one in tact. Otherwise it's the usual action you can get from most FPS titles.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall Champions Online truly is the next generation hero MMOG. Cyrptic studios took everything they learned from City of Heroes and their obvious love of comic books and superheroes and have delivered a game that allows players to realize their own unique superhero dream.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 37 Critic Score
    A Machine for Pigs takes Amnesia's formula and shows us how to screw it up. The idea had huge potential, but it's squandered on what frankly is a cheap and uninvolving game. This was an extremely disappointing experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It's painfully obvious that the Half-Life 2 engine caused many problems, which weren't ironed out in time by the programming team. Consequently, players with modest rigs won't be able to experience the game in its true visual potential.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It does have that irritating childish feel and some minor bugs, but if you're an incorrigible animal-lover such as myself you will love it, for one and one reason only, and that is its addictiveness.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Even with all its frustrations and flawed combat, Dungeon Siege 3 is a well-polished game and can be a good action RPG experience; that's assuming you get used to the gameplay mechanics. Somehow, it still feels satisfying.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As an independently produced rhythm game, LOUD on Planet X, succeeds at everything it sets out to do. It is an interesting perspective to approach the genre that is complimented by a very strong soundtrack.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    For those gamers that are already running Vista on a beefy enough system, have not yet experienced Halo 2 on the Xbox or are just looking for some fun multiplayer action on the PC, this would not be a bad title to add to your collection.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The type of gameplay has been seen a millions times before. Its sole advantage is that it relies on an extremely powerful narrative, backed up by a serious cast and admirable music. It's all about car chases, street shootouts, controlling diverse rackets and respecting fellow family members.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    I like the fact that it's a lot more action-oriented and that the controls are dumbed down, because you can just sit down, relax and play a mission or two.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Other than the weak AI moments and the sometimes annoying aspect of aiming, The Gladiators: Galactic Circus Games is enjoyable, challenging, and often full of pleasant surprises.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    It can get tiresome, it can get too easy...it does have one big downside - your creature lacks the personality it had in the original game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    They have created a game that allows the player to create the type of Player vs. Enemy or crafting game they like. Even with its current short comings, I am having a great time in the game and cannot wait to jump online whenever I have a chance.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Is XIII worth your money? I guess it is, if you're patient enough and willing to overlook certain gameplay failings in favor of a good thriller story and plenty of style. Just make sure to cover your ears or take off your headphones whenever David Duchovny is about to say something.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Whoever designed the levels in this game, clearly didn't bring a lot of effort or imagination into it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This game captured my attention… for about a day and a half.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Its non-linear gameplay will occupy you for quite some time, until you become an expert pilot, professional trader or whatever. The sheer quantity of missions, challenges, and star systems is almost unbelievable, so there's no question that you'll have your hands full throughout the whole game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Assassin’s Creed Rogue delivers a unique twist on the story by putting players on the other side, for once, and offering an insight as to how the Templar Order operates.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It’s a fun distraction for the short term but unless this is the kind of meal you’d like to eat three times a day for the next twenty five years, you are going to find yourself not quite sated by what The Crew has to offer.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Clone Campaigns has a unique spark thanks to the inventive mission concepts and plot.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Capcom obviously strove to create a game that would preserve the spirit and outlooks of its prequels (read - it's another damn PSX1 port). It seems that they pushed this tendency one step too far, and forgot to actually deliver anything new to the gaming scene.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    The biggest problem that Darkstar has by far is the fact that it simply feels like a pale copy of other, far more successful games in the genre.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Every scenario features a chain of dynamic events that will keep you alert and busy almost constantly. In addition, the storyline is well-structured and has amazing character depth.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Silent Hunter II could satisfy an average player who is in for some experimenting, but it was primarily meant for the Hard-core sim fans.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The simplicity with which you get to choose spells and cast them is really amazing, which is really useful as the scenarios represent combat arenas where two or more wizards try to destroy their opponents with spells.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    A rip roaring fun game, if you get over the massive frustration level, the immense difficulty, which naturally can't be adjusted, and the load times.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In almost every way Disney Infinity 2.0 earns its sequel badge as it has improved on the original.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Great graphics and sound. Almost all classes and professions are interesting to play... In all, I have been pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable Star Wars Galaxies is.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Fans of the LEGO games and Marvel movies will enjoy it regardless of the minor issues.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The game will be interesting to beginners and experienced gamers alike, primarily because it gives you an infinite number of possible solutions, giving you in turn a chance to prove yourself as an economic strategist.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Yes Bethesda pulled out all the stops and got professional talent to voice the NPCs. It has a huge impact on the gameplay.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The sheer complexity of the game clearly guarantees some serious RPG fun. But, the problem is that there's a great deal of gamers out there that never bothered to research the intricate 3.5 AD&D rules. The fact is that during the game, newcomers will surely find themselves tangled up in a sea of RPG details.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    An off-road arcade rally game with little substance and a rather slim budget to boot. The result is a mediocre, at times entertaining arcade rally game with at times outrageous vehicle handling, a few flashy visual features, and a whole lot of repetitiveness.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The PC version is very playable, has a good story line and will give you plenty of bang for your buck.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    With fair potential, all TimeShift has become is another generic FPS, with a mediocre setting, underwhelming gameplay and absolutely no story, let alone any character depth. Its features are barely enough to keep you occupied for a few hours until something better shows up.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Sometimes even the brainless chopping, and gallons of spraying blood that are KISS: Psycho Circus can be fun, and enjoyable. Overall, it left a bitter taste in my mouth.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The frustration and boredom grow critical as you realize that some of the assignments are repetitive and may require mad piloting and luck, rather than a well thought out strategy for achieving them.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The puzzles are your standard - "push-lever-break-thing-press-button" type of brain crackers, which will be about as challenging to a HL veteran as… well okay, some of them are somewhat inventive, but on aggregate they'd only be interesting to the DC crowd I guess.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    All it does is create a temporarily engaging experience thanks to the adrenaline-pumping hand-to-hand combat. Be that as it may, Bourne Conspiracy is a game you'll probably keep playing until you become fed up with the shooting segments (and let's not forget that lousy car chase).
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Most of the praise should be given to the music and sound effects; basically, a blast festival of famous Star Wars weapons accompanied by the magnificent music score of John Williams.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The LEGO Movie Videogame was one of the few LEGO games that instantly made me want to play more upon finishing the story mode.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    An altogether playable, yet mediocre and average game in any sense.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The unexpected twists and findings will help you really get into this title and see it as a worthy challenge, ideal for long winter nights... Beautifully conceived and just as well executed.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Those of you who are military shooter buffs should certainly want to play it, but don't expect the type of nail-biting action that we've witnessed in "Call of Duty" or "MoH: AA."
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With so many massive role-playing games or padded action games, it’s refreshing to play an old-school point-and-click adventure without the old-school frustration and without the padded content for length. It’s short, sweet, to the point, and it helps that it’s as fun as it is funny. I’m more than happy to take a break from the AAA scene with a game like this at any time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sure Hellgate: London has many features that are found in the Diablo series but they have not made a Diablo clone. The games could be called kissing cousins but for all its downsides, HG:L can be an addicting experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    We regret the developers didn't devote more attention to this game. The gameplay is flawed, though it does have some potential and relatively entertaining combat.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    It isn't that Red Faction Armageddon isn't a fun game; it's just not a very deep or involved one.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 49 Critic Score
    Though the visuals have their upsides, the camera is ATROCIOUSLY AWFUL.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    The game packs an engaging multiplayer mode, but seeing as you won't spend more than a couple of hours with the clearly meager single-player campaigns, it really doesn't deserve your attention; nor does it justify the slightly steep price tag ($30).
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    While far from a dumpster fire, Deadlight: Director’s Cut is a mechanically sound platformer that is ultimately rather forgettable.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Great graphics, great sound effects and it's damn fun to play.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Blues and Bullets has a very rough start, but it has enough shining moments to keep players intrigued to see where Ness’s story will roll.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Customization and realistic damage represent modest signs of progress and they make the gameplay interesting for a while. These additions, as I'm sure most of you will agree, fail to compensate for all those things that made ProStreet's predecessors shine - free-roam driving, outracing the cops, story-driven gameplay and so on.

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