AppSmile's Scores

  • Games
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 FIFA Soccer 13
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 594
594 game reviews
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Utilizing simple control mechanics with frenzied gameplay, BIG BAD Flower is bubbling its way up the app store charts.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bringing a unique hand-drawn style and simple controls, this offering fails to make any significant strides to stand out in an oversaturated market.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Featuring multiple upgradeable characters that you can switch to on-the-fly (pun intended), a wide variety of enemy types, terrific controls, and multiple game modes, this is one polished offering that delivers the goods.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Following in the tradition of other Dr. Knizia classics, it'll take balanced play and strategic moves to beat your opponents and take home the top prize.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    In virtually all areas Monster Trucks Nitro 2 goes above and beyond its predecessor. Actually, this is one game that may have earned a permanent place on our iPhone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Touch Racing Nitro has wonderful potential that we feel can be reached with a few app updates. It's a little steep at $3.99, and we recommend waiting for an update.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Smooth tilt controls and a fast-paced avoid-this, hit-that dynamic makes for a pleasantly enjoyable game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A sweet combination of random track generation, old-school graphics, and irresistible "race again" temptation make this a fun title that keeps fresh try after try.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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?
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A flop.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While we loved the tight handling of the vehicles and the track designs, there was simply no competition to speak of, turning what could have been a fierce battle for first into a Sunday drive.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Featuring a fresh control scheme and an overall enjoyable experience, Drift Mania Championship is a highlight reel of slick track stunts and flashy racing.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A sequel in every sense, Gangstar 2 features the same name and style branding while introducing new characters, new missions, new vehicles, and a new storyline in which to continue your sociopathic criminal fantasies.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Combining quick events with lightning fast cars and furious action sequences provides some top-notch fun and excitement that'll blow your hair back.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though a slick and stylish end-of-days racing game on the surface, Uber Racer's clumsy controls and unforgiving nature negate the eye candy and relegate this one to the pits.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Combining simple controls with a variety of game modes and an engaging comic-book style backstory presentation makes for a surprisingly compelling game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Despite a seemingly complicated set of rules, Keltis is quite easy to grasp and a fun exercise in strategic gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As usual, the "everything in moderation" philosophy is in full force in this turn-based strategy game that's both thought-provoking and enjoyable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A collection of different maps and efficient push-notification online multiplayer make it an amazing world domination game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This auction-based title offers Knizia's traditional balanced strategy gameplay for a slightly confusing, yet ultimately wholly satisfying, experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Despite the promising elements of multiple warring factions, a variety of tile types, and quick-paced play, our ability to truly enjoy the fruits of this game were a bit constrained until we played a number of games and gained a clearer understanding of the seemingly confusing gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An accurate representation of the physical board game, Catan tasks the players with building settlements and collecting resources in a bid to expand their empires and collect victory points.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While we were initially skeptical that a game like Jenga could translate to a mobile device, we were pleasantly surprised by the final product.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While the gameplay is highly reminiscent of a Risk-type combat game, this iteration just doesn't live up to the classic.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With its multiple uses of the accelerometer and fun level designs, Aerox is a worthy addition to the genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although powered by bright neon colors, 3D levels, and beautiful polish, the game's simpleness and uncomfortable controls keep it from being a truly exceptional game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite some control quirkiness and precision requirements, Ramps manages to entertain more than it frustrates.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Featuring endless and time-based modes, as well as unlockable customization options, this game has the guts to back up its pretty face.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A port of a popular Flash game, Cover Orange oozes with charm from its animatedly fretful fruit to its clever puzzle designs that can sometimes leave you scratching your head.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Infused with equal doses of collection and avoidance mechanics, the quick bursts of a variety of game types will keep you on your toes and your fingers at the ready.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Whereas popular rope-based puzzlers typically involve covering specific areas with rope or connecting preset points with a minimal amount of twine, Burn The Rope focuses on eliminating the rope completely.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While Spider-Man is a typical Gameloft offering right down to the weak storylines and questionable voice acting, it also contains the most important one of all: it's a polished, console-style game that's flat out fun to play.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    With simple controls, an engaging combat system and some great graphics, this game should please both casual iPhone gamers as well as hardcore RPG veterans.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Taking cues from games like Super Mario Bros. and Giana Sisters, Pixeline brings a fun and adventurous spirit to the iDevice that won't disappoint fans of classic gameplay.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Offering 4 different game modes featuring endless high score runs with the same well-implemented control mechanics we know and love, Hook Worlds further solidifies Rocketcat as the king of swing.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Offering a ginormous open-world environment with plenty of gameplay to keep you busy well after the holidays are over, Aralon has stormed the mountain and planted its flag to establish itself as top dog.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The first iPhone game to make use of the Unreal Engine 3 gaming engine, Infinity Blade features stunningly-rich graphics, outstanding animations, robust music, intuitive controls, and some of the most exciting action we've experienced on our mobile device.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Offering much of the same great gameplay that we saw in the previous iteration, Dungeon Hunter 2 also manages to slip in some nice improvements to bring us another terrific RPG option that should appeal to hardcore fans as well as usher in a new era of players.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A terrific art style mixed with clever puzzle design makes for an enjoyable, albeit regrettably brief, experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though it introduces the new mechanic of controlling an entire group of runners as opposed to just a single sprinter, it fails to do much else to really impress us.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Replay value is terrific, with a variety of modes to enjoy and strategies to employ.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Despite the fact that we finally have a great Zelda-esque adventure on an iOS device, the most talked about aspect of this game is Gameloft's use of IAP to unlock the full experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A thoroughly captivating, 5-Dimple winner.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite its flashy graphics and wealth of modes and weapons, Etolis:Arena fails to win us over due to awkward viewpoints and monotonous gameplay.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Featuring lengthy gameplay and cover-based combat mechanics, Shadow Guardian strives to match Gameloft's most popular shooters but must settle for average… which isn't all that bad.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A faithful interpretation of the exhilarating game we remember from our youth, NBA JAM brings all the sound, fury, and raw excitement that one can expect from a manic, larger-than-life game of monster dunks and fiery hoops.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Featuring increasingly more difficult levels and timing- and momentum-based puzzles, Mummy's Treasure is a worthy entrant into a somewhat tired genre.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Combining dual-stick shooter elements with rise-as-high-as-you-can gameplay, Volcano Escape manages to marry two distinct genres into one exciting adventure.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Replay value is good, given the high score nature of the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Castle environment gives this enjoyable high-scoring romp even more character.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An atmospheric little title that leaves your searching through the darkness for answers and the exit, Infinight is a fun path-finding game that kept us engaged.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Levels are colorful and well-designed.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Using a cute art style reminiscent of Cut The Rope and simple tap controls, Float is as fun to watch as it is to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While we enjoyed the very gradual ramp up in difficulty that kept the speed of falling robots pretty consistent, the presence of bolts and more specialized pieces as you get further into the game really makes you work to earn your high scores.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Replay value is pretty good if you can adjust to the controls and speed of the game, with lots of cups and tournaments to play, lengthy seasons, and the multiplayer option.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game oozes polish, right down to its menus where modes are chosen by using a ball to knock over a wooden box representing the desired mode.

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