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For 594 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 12% same as the average critic
  • 19% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 81
Highest review score: 100 Dead Space
Lowest review score: 50 Random Runners
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 440 out of 594
  2. Mixed: 154 out of 594
  3. Negative: 0 out of 594
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ninja Pong
    The style is cartoonish, fun, and colorful, and the soundtrack is equally appealing, with beautiful string music by day and a more frantic tribal-type tune by night.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Total Recoil
    Featuring a variety of upgradeable weaponry, lots of stuff to blow up, and plenty of side missions to keep you engaged, Total Recoil is a competent addition to the genre.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ziggurat
    Featuring great pixel art, a challenging one-finger control scheme, and a hefty dose of difficulty, ZiGGURAT simultaneously frustrates and delights.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Feed Me Oil
    With its rough cartoon graphics, challenging puzzles, and fun fluid physics, Feed Me Oil is a solid gaming experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Free 2 Die
    Featuring both single-player and multiplayer game modes, a wealth of upgradeable weaponry, and multiple characters with unique abilities, Left2Die makes for an exciting adventure.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Random Heroes 2
    Holding true to the vision of the original, Random Heroes 2 addresses many of the issues that we had with the first to offer a more compelling experience than before.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cardboard Castle
    A terrific art style mixed with clever puzzle design makes for an enjoyable, albeit regrettably brief, experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mr. Crab
    With its polished presentation, simple controls, and entertaining gameplay, Illusion Labs has the makings of another hit on its hands.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Captain Antarctica
    Featuring spot-on tilt controls, a great cartoonish presentation, and a variety of items to purchase and upgrade along the way, Captain Antarctica's main drawback is its length.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Smash Cops
    Featuring a clever control system, terrific graphics, and a variety of missions, Smash Cops is a fun, albeit short, timewaster.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Coco Loco
    With its confectionery theme felt throughout, Coco Loco is an interesting take on a familiar genre that even offers a few nice twists on the old formula.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Steampunk Tower
    Featuring a clever mechanic that allows for on-the-fly turret swapping within a centrally-located edifice, Steampunk Tower sees you fighting a battle on two fronts while micromanaging your defenses.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    TwinGo!
    Despite an all-too-easy first set of puzzles and the absence of move counters, TwinGo! more than makes up for its shortcomings with clever designs and the elemental make-ups of the twins playing an important role.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Neuroshima Hex Puzzle
    Utilizing the same rules and player tiles as the full game, Neuroshima Hex Puzzle offers 100 scenarios of increasing difficulty that will both teach and hone your battle skills.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lightopus
    Featuring great neon visuals, fluid controls, a soothing soundtrack, and enjoyable gameplay, Lightopus is a high-quality game whose only fault is failing to convey its purpose clearly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Secret Agents!
    A clever game of one-upmanship, Agents! is a one-on-one battle to be the first to uncover the secret documents and get out of the building alive.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gemini Rue
    Featuring an old-school aesthetic, pop-up interactive boxes, and a clever story that follows a pair of main characters, Gemini Rue delivers where it really counts.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ravensword: Shadowlands
    You should expect much of the same as the previous iteration, only bigger and better as you delve back into this fantasy world.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Moon For The Sky
    Featuring endless and time-based modes, as well as unlockable customization options, this game has the guts to back up its pretty face.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pirates vs. Ninjas vs. Zombies vs. Pandas
    Replay value is terrific, as the game is a lot of fun and the desire to earn 3 stars on all levels really drives you to keep playing.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Expand it!
    With a simple control mechanic, enjoyable puzzle design, and sickly-sweet characters and visuals, Expand It! is poised to make a big splash with gamers of all ages.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blobster
    A charming platformer with a cute main character, intuitive controls, and great level variety, Blobster should easily appeal to gamers of all shapes and sizes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reckless Getaway
    Featuring crazy physics, fun power-ups, and nice level design, Reckless Getaway offers an engaging challenge.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jump Out!
    With its charming presentation and familiar mechanics, there is little reason not to enjoy jailbreaking these bugs.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Swords & Soldiers
    Replay value is pretty good, as you have multiple campaigns, multiple challenges, and a nice Skirmish mode to enjoy, in addition to multiplayer for iPad owners.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shellrazer
    Featuring frantic action, a variety of weapons, and plenty of perks, Shellrazer is an intriguing title that keeps us coming back for more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hunters 2
    Bringing new weapons, a campaign mode, and the same solid gameplay mechanics, Hunters 2 expands upon the original in several ways that cement its place among the elite TBS options on iOS.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    4Towers Onslaught: Combo TD
    The graphics have a subdued neon look that pops against the dark background. Animations are very smooth and the creep shapes are differentiated enough to tell them apart at a quick glance.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    RAMPage Soccer
    Controls are tap/swipe-based, offering an intuitive and responsive method of interacting with the game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gangstar Rio: City of Saints
    Borrowing a number of features from San Andreas and generally improving upon a decidedly successful formula, Gangstar Rio continues the tradition of profane, violent, sociopathic entertainment on a mobile platform.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ramps
    Despite some control quirkiness and precision requirements, Ramps manages to entertain more than it frustrates.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mage Gauntlet
    A departure from the rope-swinging titles that Rocketcat is best known for, Mage Gauntlet retains the same graphic style and polished gameplay that we've come to expect, making this a compelling pick-up.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Banana Kong
    Featuring slick cartoon graphics, upgradeable power-ups, and a multi-tiered playing surface, Banana Kong is a light-hearted addition whose fruity stinginess is its biggest fault.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crazy Escape
    With a focus on efficiency, speed, and timing, Crazy Escape proves to be a fun challenge for all.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Combo Crew
    Featuring unlockable characters and combo moves, upgradeable abilities, and gesture-based controls, Combo Crew is fast-paced fun.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Eufloria
    Developed by Omni Systems Limited, Eufloria HD provides a variety of objectives and an array of factors to take into consideration within a simple, eye-catching interface.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aerox
    With its multiple uses of the accelerometer and fun level designs, Aerox is a worthy addition to the genre.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Funkyball Worlds
    A lengthy game with nice controls and a cheery presentation, Funkyball Worlds is certainly worth taking a look and you might just find yourself drawn into the challenging gameplay.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Save Yammi
    Strikingly similar in style and presentation to the app store stalwart, Save Yammi attempts to differentiate itself via its rope-drawing mechanics and tilt-based interaction with great success.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Megacity HD
    Featuring a building sim-style interface with pieces that interact with their surroundings, Megacity HD offers a cerebral challenge that rewards balanced play and thinking ahead.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Troopers 2: Special Ops
    Developed again by Kukouri Mobile Entertainment, Tiny Troopers 2 features expansive levels, improved upgrade systems, and exciting gameplay, offering more of the same great action with some welcome tweaks.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition
    Featuring cleaned up graphics and mysterious gameplay, Another World retains appeal for gamers even after all these years.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jenga
    While we were initially skeptical that a game like Jenga could translate to a mobile device, we were pleasantly surprised by the final product.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rocket Riot
    Featuring fully-destructible environments, unlimited ammo, and a bunch of interesting power-ups, Rocket Riot easily overcomes its quirky controls to provide a fun and exciting experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    CRUSH!
    Featuring a clean, minimalistic aesthetic, multiple game modes, fun power-ups, and unforgiving gameplay, CRUSH! is sure to give puzzle lovers fits.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reiner Knizia's Kingdoms
    As is the hallmark of Dr. Knizia's games, balanced gameplay and a good stroke of luck is of the highest order en route to victory over your cunning opponents.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stinger Foosball League
    The soundtrack is catchy and the controls are intuitive and effective. Replay value is great, and the GameCenter/OpenFeint integration gives you the opportunity to challenge others on the leaderboards and pick up achievements along the way.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Radballs
    Replay value is very good.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trigger Fist
    Featuring single-player and multiplayer game modes, interesting design choices, a bunch of weapons, and fast-paced action, Trigger Fist is an enticing offering in a week full of ho-hum releases.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trouserheart
    Featuring a variety of enemies, simple controls, and tons of loot used to upgrade your character, Trouserheart may be light on depth, but it’s heavy on fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ORC: Vengeance
    Featuring terrific graphics and scaled-down RPG elements, Orc: Vengeance provides an exciting and approachable mobile experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    10000000
    An interesting mash-up of genres, 10000000 is a strategic gem that melds multiple elements to create a compelling experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A.I.R Defense
    Featuring a terrific neon interface and challenging gameplay, A.I.R. Defense is an intriguing release that mixes genres to great effect.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rinth Island
    Utilizing clever level designs and multiple objectives for each course, Rinth Island is a delicious slice of puzzling pie
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Coconut Dodge
    A popular PSP title, Coconut Dodge features a light-hearted theme, tight controls, and gameplay mechanics that appeal to gamers of all ages.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Drift Mania Championship Gold
    Featuring a fresh control scheme and an overall enjoyable experience, Drift Mania Championship is a highlight reel of slick track stunts and flashy racing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Plane
    Featuring a simple yet appealing graphics style, refreshing game mechanics, and a variety of control options, Tiny Plane is a surprisingly compelling timewaster.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fast & Furious Adrenaline
    Easy controls, pleasing visuals, and the current $1.99 price tag make this iPhone racer hard to pass up. But will the gameplay keep you interested?
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Storm in a Teacup
    Featuring fairytale-style gameplay and plenty of collectibles along the way, Storm in a Teacup provides a sweet experience for gamers of all ages.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Raging Thunder 2
    From the immersive racing graphics to the outstanding online multiplayer it's obvious that Polarbit tried to recapture the heart of iPhone racers. Now if only it was a little easier.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MonsterTruck Rally
    MonsterTruck Rally impressed us with vivid visuals, rip-roaring sounds, and sweet dirty realism. If you love racing titles, are looking for something beyond the pavement, and can overlook the current lack of online competition, you'll find MonsterTruck Rally a entertaining pastime.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Raccoon Rising
    Featuring slick visuals, terrific one-touch controls, and a number of challenging level segments and boss battles, Raccoon Rising is not your typical high-rising.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Worms Crazy Golf
    Eschewing weapons for clubs, Worms Crazy Golf features a quirky golfing experience using many of the familiar Worms elements.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Suspect in Sight
    Featuring a handful of stylish environments, responsive tilt controls, and exciting gameplay, Suspect In Sight is an arresting challenge.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    CurveBot
    The visuals are crisp and clean, the animations are rock solid, and the soundtrack has a nice arcade vibe. In all, CurveBot is a fun game that hits the casual mark on its head.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monster Adventures
    No stranger to mixing game types to garner unique and interesting results, Foursaken infuses elements of roguelikes, creature collectors, RPGs, and adventures to create a compelling offering.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Greed Corp
    Featuring last man standing mechanics, Greed Corp. HD brings out the inner Machiavelli in all of us.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Raid Leader
    If you've never been into raiding and fantasy battles before, Raid Leader is a great way for new players to learn, though the seasoned vets may look elsewhere to get their fix.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    God of Blades
    Using light RPG elements and simple gestures to vanquish enemies one-by-one, God of Blades is a satisfying adventure.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Furmins
    Using a variety of moveable objects, you'll need to figure out the most effective placement to deliver the furry rodents to their end goal while snagging a few treats in the process.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Invaders
    Replay value is decent.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Laser Dolphin
    A surprisingly fun little adventure with a bizarre storyline and equally bizarre protagonist.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mad Chef
    Replay value is very good, as the high score nature lends itself to repeated plays and the breadth of options leaves you with plenty to do. GameCenter integration provides global leaderboards and achievements to earn.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lock 'n' Load
    Featuring a variety of enemy types, oversaturated graphics, upgradeable attributes, and a few mini-games to boot, Lock 'N' Load provides a wacky, quip-filled adventure that kept us entertained.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tactical Warrior
    A really well-done game and a lot of fun for players who enjoy thinking their way to victory rather than button-mashing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Puzzle Craft
    Combining two popular genres, with progress made in each affecting your opportunities in the other, has made for an interesting and engaging mobile experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shadowgun
    Replay value is decent, mostly to marvel at the game's great graphics and style a second time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crazy Taxi
    Even its decades-old look and feel and decidedly untrustworthy directional arrow and vehicle controls aren't enough to sour us when it comes to enjoying this arcade classic that never pretends to be anything more than what it is.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BIG BAD Flower
    Utilizing simple control mechanics with frenzied gameplay, BIG BAD Flower is bubbling its way up the app store charts.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mad Wheels
    Developed by NewFX Games, Mad Wheels does beat Death Rally to the punch as far as its inclusion of multiplayer functionality, but it cannot top the incumbent when it comes to core gameplay, though it does offer a fun alternative.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EPOCH.
    A polished shooting gallery of sorts, EPOCH.'s terrific graphics, upgradeable weaponry, and engaging gameplay make it a title worth checking out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GoatUp
    GoatUp does not look or sound that great, but it still has a great retro appeal. The most important feature of GoatUp are the controls, and they are also the best aspect of the app.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tetris (2011)
    Featuring an all-new One Touch control method and visual improvements, Tetris remains atop the list of best puzzlers on the go despite an overwhelming and annoying Origin presence.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Axe in Face
    With its humorous gameplay, simple graphics, and physics-be-damned line-drawing mechanics, Axe In Face is more than just an overly-aggressive name for a game, but rather a light-hearted, though still bloody, mash-up of genres that makes for a fun pick-up-and-play title.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reiner Knizia's Color Conquest
    A simple concept at its core, Color Conquest requires smart play and a good deal of luck to find high-scoring success.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mecapix
    With its Space Invaders style play and good use of touch screen controls, MecaPix is an engaging action-puzzler that requires nimble fingers and a little foresight to succeed.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fleeced! - Shear Terror
    Featuring a fun 3D graphic style, a crazy premise, and multiplayer functionality, Fleeced! is a unique offering that just might catch on with gamers.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard
    While Rainbow Six plays and controls like most other Gameloft shooters, the additional of strategic maneuvers and co-op multiplayer help to separate it from the pack and give it an identity all its own.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Krashlander
    With a pretty minimalistic design, head-scratching controls, and terrific physics, Krashlander requires a little time and effort to appreciate the experience within.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Munch Time
    Featuring rope-swinging action, 3-star collection objectives, and a whimsical cartoon presentation, Munch Time HD ticks most of the checkboxes for becoming a hit title.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aquaria
    The graphics are really beautiful, employing a cool color palette to replicate the coolness of the water.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bop It!
    Though it lacks the tactile feel of the original, oddly-shaped device, Bop It! still offers a fun, fits-in-your-pocket experience that fans should find satisfying.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Neon Mania
    You'll need quick reactions and steady hands to top the leaderboard in this offering that's good wholesome family fun.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SteamBirds
    Replay value is pretty good if you enjoy the slower pace of turn-based gameplay or if you have the patience to persevere until you can rack up 4 stars on each level.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dogfight 1951
    With its stylish presentation, RPG elements, and engaging controls, 1951 creates an exciting combat experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cubes vs. Spheres
    The game remains a lot of fun and stockpiling a bunch of alternative spheres and unleashing them in one epic battle can be a blast. GameCenter integration provides global leaderboards and 3 dozen achievements to earn.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vertigo Rogue
    With its open-world style, mission-based gameplay, and wanton destruction, it's no surprise that Vertigo Rogue is drawing comparisons to games like GTA.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Hero - 2nd Edition
    The ultra-smooth gameplay, great graphics, and varied game elements create a chaotic experience that delights at first, but eventually plummets into frustration.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hills of Glory: WWII
    The controls were very easy to use and pretty responsive. There is even a bit of a tilt element that comes in to play when using some weapons, as you can influence the direction of gunfire by tilting left or right.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Continuity 2: The Continuation
    Replay value is so-so, as you can always replay levels in order to collect missing coins and best the target time. This is, however, the only real source of replay value, as there are no global leaderboards or achievements to earn. However, the enjoyment of watching such a cool concept in practice might just be enough to keep you playing.
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