AppGamer's Scores

  • Games
For 334 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 60% higher than the average critic
  • 13% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 12 out of 334
334 game reviews
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Whilst as an entertainment experience Super Shock Football is lacking, as a direct conversion it has scored a touchdown.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    iBlast Moki combines aspects of Rolando, Billiards, Litte Big Planet and Crazy Machines to form its own unique, engaging and fun experience and we would urge you not to miss out on it.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    The fact that it plays well is icing on the already sweet cake, just don't expect a white knuckle thrill ride or to see any red shells. The fat plumber isn't even close to being relieved of his crown. Not yet.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    So there you have it. 2XL have taken everything you loved about 2XL Motocross and jammed it into a new product while at the same time adding a whole host of great content.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game is far from perfect, particularly with the at times bland visuals and amateur looking character design, but these aesthetic qualms are too superficial for us not to whole heartedly recommend the game.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Earthworm Jim is going to appeal primarily to mid-twenty something's who have fond memories of sitting cross legged on the floor about three feet away from the television.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    In many ways Ravensword reaches beyond the limitations of its native hardware and you could argue that this is its one true downfall. If you can look past the poor draw distance, and you should, you will find an irresistible leviathan of a game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a package, Rogue Planet is worth every penny of the £2.99 Gameloft are asking for it.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimately Stair Dismount fails to be much more than a quick five minutes of fun.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A valiant effort but sadly on this occasion it hasn't been worth the wait.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    33rd Division doesn't take the time management genre in a radically new direction, ignoring this however, Craneballs have created the most refined time management game to date.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Give the game an inch however, and it'll steal a mile; Oh, My Word! 2 is deceptively good fun. Word-puzzle fans shouldn't think twice about snapping this up.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Starball is the App Store's very own downloadable form of heroin, just without all the horrible complications. Starball is concentrated fun that gets into the bloodstream quicker than a vodka shot to the eye.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Unfortunately SEED amounts to little more than a myriad of fetch quests strung together with badly scripted narrative and horrendous dialogue.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I really like what Fallen is trying to do. I like its premise and direction -- it's just that the game is let down in its execution.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game weighs in at a hefty £5.99 on the old price scales, but for high production values and sheer amount of content on offer, the price is justified.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I love and hate N.O.V.A at the same time. To deny it's the definitive FPS and one of the best looking games on the App Store would be plain stupid, but at the same time it's also one of the most shameless clones I've ever played.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As it stands it's a short, quirky and somewhat disappointing attempt at doing something different. Almost but not quite there yet.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As a £5.99 iPhone title though, GTA Chinatown Wars is one hell of an accomplishment, and Rockstar should be showered with drugs and hookers for bringing it to the App Store so successfully.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    It's frustrating, awkward and most importantly; not enjoyable.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Guerrilla Bob is a non-stop gun-slinging assault on the senses. If it didn't play so competently, the game might come off as brash or annoying, but, it doesn't, and comes out smelling of roses.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The most important thing you should take away from this review, however, is that you can dismember the zombies limb by limb with your shotgun, as a Monk, in a chapel, on your iPhone.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliant entry point for others who have yet to embark on such adventures.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    You really can tell that a lot of work and effort went into making this the best game in its genre on the App Store and the team should be commended for doing so.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In a genre that's held hostage by insipid mechanics and decaying conventions, Mobile Pie have created a game that feels fresh, but at the same time familiar in all the right places.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The beauty of this pricing structure is that I can recommend the basic game to anyone to see if they like it enough to spend more. It could be said that you're paying for a demo, but that would be unfairly cynical on what is a rather outstanding game to begin with.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Rayman 2 the Great Escape should stay on platforms akin to those for which it was intended, because this is essentially locking it back up behind bars to reminisce about sitting on the floor in front of the TV with a joypad in its magical floating hands.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Street Fighter IV on iPhone can still be considered a success, and Capcom really do deserve a medal for pulling it off. I thought it couldn't be done, and I'll happily admit I was wrong.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Hero is super easy to pick up; this low entry level and the universally appealing super hero genre tag make it an outstanding purchase for almost anyone at the suprisingly low £1.19 price tag.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    What you should take away is that what you get out of the game will depend on how much you enjoy listening to music, and not much else.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ultimately this game is best avoided. Technical problems and lacklustre gameplay have ensured that Iron Man 2 may be Gameloft's biggest fall from grace to date.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's average, its standard, its borderline moderate. It's kind of a generic medium regular.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A great game and a worthy addition to the growing number of fighters on the iPhone. It shows that 3D fighters are possible and it's a great homage to the Dragon himself that he finally gets a game which celebrates his life.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shrek fans will lap this decent game licence up and probably forgive the odd control and camera issues in favour of the story and voice acting. Kids in particular will love this game, but for most of us older gamers the action will be over before the fat Ogre roars.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For less than a couple of pounds you can indulge in your own Predator fantasies for a few hours. This, the satisfying kills and the detailed graphics save the game from being forgettable and make it worth downloading if you're a fan of the franchise.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With two different difficulty settings and Crystal support there's plenty of re-play value when you've finished the game and only the slightly dodgy dialogue and bad humour stands in the way of making this a classic app.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    So here's the thing; if you think you can cope with dodgy controls and annoying restarts and want to witness something of a minor miracle for gaming on the iPhone then Prince of Persia Warrior Within is worth downloading.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best feature, however, is the inclusion of animals which litter the course.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game plays well and there's fun to be had from spraying the enemy's blood across the floor in varying ways, but ultimately Hero of Sparta II feels slightly vacant, as if something was missing from the formula.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    For a big Star Wars fan who also likes Tower Defence games it's still a good bet that you'll get some enjoyment out of this game, but I couldn't help feeling that there's a better use for the licence than this.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of the sport, can forgive a few control issues and don't mind that there are only basic defensive moves then NFL 2011 could be for you, but with Madden just around the corner it might find itself knocked off the top spot pretty soon.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With a multiplayer, bike customisation and a rethink of the boost system I could see Moto GP being a top racing title. As it stands it's still a fun arcade game for Moto GP fans, but offers little challenge or replay value once completed.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mirror's Edge is a very enjoyable experience and one that you'll keep coming back to in order to beat your best times. With just a few additions it would be perfect, but as it stands the game is still recommended for fans of Canabalt and the original console game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem ticks all the boxes then binds them together in a big web of gaming goodness. If you're a Spider-man fan or are just looking for a great iPhone action adventure then pick this up now.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's fair to say those looking for the realistic game will want good physics and a challenge, the very things missing from Real Golf.. It may look the part when compared to Tiger Woods, but it just can't match the gameplay.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's not perfect but it sure is fun, which is why, despite some hesitation, the game has scored so highly.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For the fan, Real Football 2011 gives with one hand and takes away with the other. It ends up being balanced in their favour thanks to game options, but only just. For the casual player the latest update is just as playable as last year's game but with improved graphics and controls. Whether you go for this or FIFA 11 depends on how important the game options are when compared to FIFA's more realistic looking game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall The Elite Collection is a small but great set of games and a solid emulator to play them on. Kudos for Elite Systems for going the extra mile to provide 128k support as well. With the promise of more to come I recommend this to anyone who feels nostalgic about the glorious 8-bit days of gaming.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Assuming that the multi-player will come soon enough and being only swayed a little by the lack of modes, FIFA 11 is still the Football game of choice on iDevices. It sets the standard other football games must follow once again.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's arguably as good as Angry Birds, though it's missing the cute cartoon story. I really do want to know more about Om Nom and I'm hoping the developers see fit to add a story in the next update. Ultimately, though, you need to get this game. It really is the best 59p you'll have spent this month.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed Dragon's Lair or Space Ace then Braindead 13 should be the next game on your list. It's quite similar in format and while not quite as good on the animation front, it makes up for this with a better control system and more freedom of choice.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's a vast improvement over anything seen on the platform so far in the shooter genre. More importantly, it's an engrossing and enjoyable game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic 4 Episode 1 is a strange combination of new and old, some of it works and some doesn't but as a package it still comes together as a more than decent Sonic game that will delight both old fans and newcomers.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of big Space Operas and fancy blowing a fleet of enemies out of the sky in a dogfight then Star Battalion should be right up your street. It may not be the longest game in the world but it's certainly one of the most action packed and explosive games I've played in recent months and kept me entertained throughout.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For a game that relies on stats, Game Dev Story oozes charm and character. You will care about your company and its hard working employees, even when they fail you. It's this winning formula that will see you playing in to the small hours and possibly even laying awake at night, wondering just how you can make that one special game every developer dreams about.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The lack of Multiplayer is disappointing, particularly in this day and age when Game Centre can take care of any match-making issues. This, coupled with the controls not quite living up to their potential, let the game down but MMA fans should still get a lot of enjoyment out of it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Despite the small number of tracks Reckless Racing is not only one of the best top down racers on the app store but arguably one of the best racers full stop.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Galaxy On Fire 2 is a game that pushes the format further than ever before. Only the slight control issues and a few odd manoeuvres from the auto-pilot prevent this from becoming a classic.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Whether alone or with friends, Chu Chu Rocket retains the magic of the original and stamps its mark firmly on the iPhone puzzle scene.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I haven't stopped playing the game for the last week but found it hard to decide whether this is solely due to the game in question or because I haven't played a game in this genre for some time.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite these faults, though, Yoo Sports is a good looking and well put-together game and still offers good entertainment for the money, especially for younger players who won't mind about the low skill level.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ultimately, whether you enjoy this App will depend on how thick your rose tinted glasses are and whether you can put up with some changes in control system to take the touch screen into account or stomach the price point for some of the less technical games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With a fair few races that get progressively harder and a good scoring system, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit is a great return to the good old days of the franchise and highly recommended for fans of arcade racing.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    RAGE is a real example of style over substance but entertaining with it.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Such a shame that they couldn't have done something with Paperboy, because all they have done is taken a game from the 80's, tried to put it on your iPhone and they've created a disappointingly awful throw away experience. This is one delivery I'd be happy to miss.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    With a few more modes and the ability to play from a particular level Cookie Rush could have been brilliant. As it stands it's a little too sweet and a little too short on features , but just like the cookie it's not bad for a five minute break.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Zombie Crisis 3D is like a B-Movie; it lacks substance and style in the game but makes up for it in sheer unadulterated zombie-killing fun.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For those who are looking for a challenge in a driving game and love the idea of big jumps and loops then this new version of Fumes Stunt Racer now comes highly recommended.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Just an average JRPG with awful controls on the iPhone.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Delivers in spades. It reminds me of a more constrained Shadow of the Colossus, which is quite the compliment. For anyone who owns a 3rd or 4th generation iOS device this is an essential purchase.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The level design is interesting enough to make you think about how to get to the end of each level and the sketched comic book graphics which tell the story are very cute. It's just not enough to save the game from being just another generic platform game.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Clock Blocks is one of those games that, at the moment with travel chaos, can be a real time sink if you let it, with an addicting quick reset between deaths. Just don't expect a master piece of visual or sound.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Vikings Can Fly isn't a long game by any means. The hardest part is always the start, where you find yourself with next-to-no help at all.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a title that focuses primarily on the fun inherent in the concept of possessing enemies. Whilst it most likely won't be appearing in the top 25 any time soon, it certainly is not one to dismiss instantly. For your money, you will be getting a hearty slice of retro-styled enjoyment of the kind that is not particularly prevalent anymore.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're seeking out a fantastic fighting game with precise controls and extremely deep gameplay then maybe you'd be better off with Street Fighter IV for the iOS. However, if you're a MK fan and want some of the brutal fun on-the-go, well EA have given me a million reason to recommend this as a brilliant option.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dungeon Defenders: First Wave is not the game many were hoping for and may disappoint on first play, but give the game time and forgive it the cluttered menu and you have a decent original title that deserves a play through.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With 44 levels, tons to do and some great graphics, this is so much more than a cheap port of a console game. LEGO Harry Potter is a great gaming experience and well worth your money.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With a great list of songs, more to buy on the store and a vastly better effort than the first game, Rockband Reloaded is well worth a purchase if you're in to your music games and fancy a portable version while you're away from your plastic guitar.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Real Racing 2 feels like it shouldn't be able to fit in a device so small. Somehow Firemint have squashed every last feature they could think of into the tiny iPhone.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    But there is still the element of hand holding and the annoying camera which both prevent the player from ever becoming too attached to our hero Jason.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fun, challenge, and aesthetics are extremely pleasing. There is something that always feels so right about shooters set in space, and this one is no exception.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Broken Sword 2 will last you hours, having all the playability of a full-priced PC game. It is the kind of game that could convert people who wouldn't look twice at adventure games, and is easily one of my most highly recommended titles on the platform.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're not put off by a challenge, and there are some steep learning curves here, then Mad Skills Motocross is a great game to test your skills on. It feels original and keeps you coming back again and again for just one more challenge.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    When I compare it to the new Need For Speed Hot Pursuit or Real Racing 2 it feels lightweight and gimmicky, but there's certainly enough here to recommend to fans who prefer the thrills of arcade racing over more realistic racing games and I still had a lot of fun living as a boy racer.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Working around the controls is a hard feat although once you have completed all the levels that it has to offer, you do get used to them. That is if you can avoid throwing your iPhone across the room prior to the half way point!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fact that this is a completely original story which happens to tie in to the second game helps to make it feel far more than just a rehash of a console game on the iPhone. Thanks to the graphical flare, a fantastic control scheme and atmospheric sound, the sum of Ironmonkey's efforts come together to create a stand-out survival horror experience second to none on iOS.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    For a small game like this, it's quite impressive that you can get so much from it.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    It's a wasted opportunity and doesn't do anything for the Monty Python name.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    I feel that this game could have been more than it offers and is a promising title for the future.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cardboard Castle is a charming puzzle adventure that is well worth experiencing, even if it does leave you scratching your head at times.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It all adds up to one hectic puzzle game that requires some expert timing in later levels in order to keep all the flames burning.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of the series or just fancy a great Basketball game with a sense of humour, then NBA Jam scores a 3 pointer. It's Boomshakalakin'.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    RoboSockets works because it has just the right level of difficulty, plenty of game modes and a perfect blend of old fashioned puzzle with a new twist.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Visuals aside, Super Ball Escape is a wonderful little game that requires both a careful hand and a puzzle solving brain to escape each level.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Origin8 have packed so many features in to this game and have really pushed for a more strategic approach that, even with the bulging numbers of Tower Defence games on the App Store, Sentinel 3 still stands tall as the leader of the pack.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, the game only feels like it's partly there. There are huge chunks of missing potential for me, each of which would improve the game; penalties for not sticking to the track, a better AI and different handling over surfaces are just a few that I could name.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game leaves you with a feeling of mild disappointment and ultimately, the apathy felt throughout almost every aspect is what lets it down.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There will still be those who complain that this game is a Zelda Rip-off and that it has no new ideas, but to me Gameloft have created a perfect new adventure based loosely on the ideas of a much loved franchise. Sacred Odyssey: Rise of Ayden is a treasure among a heap of average adventure games, a mix of great characters, fascinating story and gorgeous graphics.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Although Starfront is nothing new in terms of gameplay, it's certainly the best RTS the iPhone has ever seen and takes the strategy genre to a new height.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Arcade mode captures the arcade game and various other versions, such as the Xbox Live release, perfectly.

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