AppSpy's Scores

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For 1,844 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 13% same as the average critic
  • 37% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Super Hexagon
Lowest review score: 20 Final Fantasy: All the Bravest
Score distribution:
1844 game reviews
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Short of physical controls, Super Crate Box is a near perfect adaption of the 2010 smash-hit; fast, frantic and fun - the three f's all action fans should be able to appreciate.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zombie Escape adds a few new twists to the line-drawing genre and even though things can get hectic it's a fun challenge to conquer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Platform fans looking to put their speedy reactions to the test will find Qwak to be an excellent challenge, while casual gamers will love the fun, bright and simple gameplay that's straight from the hey-day of platforming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sappy story aside, 'Floe - a little bear needs your help' will pull your heartstrings while dumping you in to a puzzle challenge that will tax your logical skills.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Magnetic Baby may look and feel great, but letting go and gliding your way through space in order to collect stars and rescue the damsel in distress can have too many unexpected results.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake is a charming and beautiful puzzler that will keep you joyously entertained throughout.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trigger Fist places a focus on simplicity, pulling back on the controls, the detail and the content to create a laser-like focused experience that competes directly with the big-boys of the genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of the Sims will find this shift of play from modern times to medieval an interesting one, and it serves as an easy introduction into some aspects of the RPG genre to boot.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hook Worlds doesn't feature the same depth as the original titles, however the trade-off is the ability to jump right in to the wonderful endless gameplay with three unique challenges and a fourth super-hard mode to master.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EVAC may resemble Pac-Man on the surface, but the elegantly polished combination of gameplay elements makes this more than just a simple arcade title.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This isn't Pitfall as you may know it - in fact it's another Temple Run style title, but one that feels at home with Harry's perilous trip down the side of a mountain.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Whatever platform you choose to play it on, MacGuffin's Curse is a fun puzzler with a surprising amount of depth thanks to its adventure-game inspired dialogues; challenging and amusing for gamers of all walks.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A very entertaining board game port with a decent interface. Agricola should keep players busy for a long time.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BioDefense: Zombie Outbreak brings something new to the table for TDs and while the strategy elements may work for some it's not a perfect system.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Great artwork and design blend to make ABOVE an addictive and challenging endless game for everyone to enjoy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of Cut the Rope and zombie games will get some amusement out of Corpse Granny, but this type of game has been done before and done better.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    They Need To Be Fed takes something as simple as attempting to jump between platforms and transforms it in to a fun mechanic all by itself; a charming title to play.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fast & Furious Adrenaline might not be the next best thing for racer fans to enjoy, but despite the unrealistic arcade style, this is still great fun for the casual gamer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though it eventually outstays its welcome, Kiwanuka is a stylish game with an neat hook and elegant puzzles.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Soccer Moves' turn-based take on goal-scoring is surprisingly addictive and engaging.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Geared 2! steps things up from the original by polishing its visual style while adding a few new challenges in to the mix; worthwhile for fans of the original and casual newcomers.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a platformer with great animation and a fun world that doesn't take itself too seriously. Nothing revolutionary here, but players should be happy.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cut the Rope: Time Travel actually seems a bit of a step backward for the franchise after Experiments. It still offers the same great gameplay with loads of levels however so if you're a fan, you can't really go wrong here.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sky Tourist Blitz Trip provides a healthy dose of gently-paced, entertaining physics-based problem solving action.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Middle Manager of Justice is how freemium should be - despite its repetitious nature, there's always something new to occupy your attention and you're never punished for wanting to explore all of these options; IAP feels like it actually enhances the game, instead of merely replacing gameplay elements that should already be there.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Luna Bears is a very solid platformer that may have a cutesy aesthetic and premise, but is both surprisingly tough and rewarding.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sometimes we just want a high score game that is simple, and has enough to keep us trying to top our best effort. Bottle Cap Blitz is that kind of game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Modern Conflict is a clever and extremely addictive action title that will require sharp observation and quick-witted tactics to survive; however it's not hard to blame some who feel it's quite literally been done before.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fluxx turns traditional card-based board games on its head by refusing to state more than the basic rules - how the game turns out is entirely up to the luck of the draw, and that's half the appeal.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fruit Frenzy is a lovely three-match variant with its own puzzle twist and challenges that will keep you busy for quite some time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Speed Forge Extreme is a solid entry into the future racer genre, adding an aresenal of weapons into the mix.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fancy yourself a bit of a Pro when it comes to timing those perfect jumps; avoiding those beams of death; or dodging bullets? Now you can prove your skills with 2Bit's simple, abstract gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zombies. doesn't have much new to add to the zombie-smashing-twin-stick-shooter variety of arcade games, but its battles have a genuinely brutal feel to them (and failing that, an over-the-top zaniness) that's hard to dislike... an infectiously amusing romp.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The biggest shortcoming of Bubble Pets is the audience it seems to be aimed towards - while those with short attention spans will love the flashy over the top style, it also means they're unlikely to remain interested for very long either.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The next best thing to a GTA-inspired sandbox game for the App Store, with huge environments and complex gameplay that needs to be seen to be believed.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's Arkanoid with Monkeys. 'Nuff said.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's an endless runner with unlockable heroes that play slightly different and have upgraded versions. Nothing to set the world alight, but it does feature some pretty awesome music.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The War of Eustrath has found a great new home on the iPhone and while it may not be an exciting RPG, it's still a competent and extremely well fleshed out one to keep RPG fans busy.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Carnivores: Ice Age isn't a leap forward from the original Dinosaur Hunter gameplay, but the new environments and challenging AI controlled animals still result in an engaging experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A tilt based endless runner that ties in progression, upgrades and social media to create an enjoyable campaign.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Battle for Hoth isn't going to blast its way to the top of most tower defense fan's lists, but it's still a great game and well worth checking out for devotees of the Force.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ZX Spectrum: Elite Collection is a great way for nostalgic gamers from the 80s to pick up a few classics and maybe even remind them of why they became life-long gamers in the first place.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 2 has gone leaps and bounds ahead of their preceding title, making this a fun and familiar title for karting fans to enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Team Awesome is an endless runner broken up into small levels, with easily achievable goals, but the ever looming presence of the store degrades the experience somewhat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fun little 3D maze game that should amuse most players, but only the most dedicated will continue to play as the puzzles get more elaborate.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A platformer that takes some of its inspiration from Sonic the Hedgehog, and has some novel ideas.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In a somewhat refreshing twist you get to be the large hulking baddy in WackyLands Boss and with plenty of customization options it's hard to get bored before the end.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A skateboarding version of Bit.Trip Runner for the iPhone with plenty of content and personality.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA Sports seems to have opted for FIFA 11 to act as a sort of short arcade stop-gap for players after a game when not playing the console version, however the missing features make this feel like a hollow shell instead of a triple-A title.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a great casual play and very addictive.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Deflex is a great example of a simple concept done well through presentation. Definitely worth a look.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For those without easy access to a 3DS copy of Theatrhythm, the iOS version makes for a decent, if less featured replacement; in the least you can 'pay what you like' by sticking to songs you enjoy, so it's a treat for anyone who has enjoyed one or more Final Fantasy titles.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A highly enjoyable bite-sized gravity based platformer in which the goal of each level is to feed your little character to a hungry carnivorous plant.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kickin Momma has a lot of charm and looks great, but some gameplay issues stop this from being the great title it could be.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bring Me Sandwiches!! takes the very base concept of a game like Katamari and gives it a fresh spin by placing it in a 2D platformer complete with the same charming touches that turn up the corners of your mouth in to a smile.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Another Crush the Castle type game, but with a unique aiming system, bountiful weaponry and an amusing presentation, fans who haven't gotten enough flinging physics destruction should give this a look.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mr. Crab is nothing more or less than a competent, lighthearted, and gorgeously presented platformer you can tackle in bite-sized snacks. It does settle in to a rut early on, but you might not care if you're having enough fun.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The controls were almost enough to put us off from this title, but once you're 'at ease' with them you'll find a charming, if generic JRPG in Crimson Gem Saga that feels comforting for fans of the genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mr.Bill is in trouble - again - and you can either help him to survive; help him to get a bonus; or watch him crash, burn and be devoured should you so wish it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zombie Highway is a surprisingly challenging and unique endless title, but without more updates it feels a bit light on the content.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you need a little bit more polish to your games, Star Wars: Cantina provides a perfectly rounded management experience without the complexity of other titles.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Biosis is an entertaining puzzler which ayers in a decent range of mechanics to keep the challenge fresh.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Adventure game fans will really enjoy this addition to the genre. For others, the lack of voice acting, and the slow pace of solving puzzles might be a deterrent.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Paper Monsters keeps things simple, yet fun, making it a great game for younger or more casual audiences.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While Shadow Runner may not be for everyone, it incorporates some incredibly basic gameplay with a neat challenging twist to keep players thinking on their toes.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An odd concept based around a simple gesture that keeps adding new gameplay elements. This is the blueprint for a successful iPhone game and most should enjoy what Crazy Escape has to offer.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reminiscent of Resident Evil's mercenary mode, Desert Zombie Last Stand is a pretty fun third person survival shooter that should satisfy any zombie blasting urge a gamer might have (especially when they shoot back).
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As movie tie-ins go, Hunger Games: Girl on Fire keeps things simple, but original and fun, making it the perfect companion for wasting your time if you haven't already seen it on the big screen.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's Lego Batman 2 on the iOS. If you love the lego games and want an iOS version, this is a no brainer. For the rest, it's a solid action adventure title with imperfect controls.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A wonderful melding of shoot em up and rhythm gameplay. There's nothing else like it on the iphone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blip Blup is an enjoyable fill-the-grid puzzle game with slick visuals and effective sound design.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Node.Hack may be a simple tap and play style game that you'll pick up in a snap, but becoming a master hacker is far from easy and you'll need nerves of steel to survive its later stages.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of rail shooters, and the initial investment doesn't put you off, House of the Dead Overkill: The Lost Reels is a fantastic addition to the genre that will keep you busy for quite some time.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Smartly blending tower defence, traditional RTS, and a sense of humour, OTTTD should appeal to all strategy fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a climbing block puzzle game that will keep you glued to your iPhone screen till the end. A must play for puzzle fans.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fireball SE's passive-aggressive style of gameplay is executed with near perfection thanks to its smooth and finessed controls and various methods of destruction.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For a title that many would have never thought possible, Worms Crazy Golf is not only a fun golf game, but adding the charm of Worms to it, along with all the obstacles, bonuses, and utilities, makes for a really fun gameplay experience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Voyage is pleasingly varied and streamlined puzzle game, with just enough story and personality to keep you involved.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You'll need your quick-thinking strategy hat on when playing Flipstones, so it can get intense at times, but it's still a strangely addictive challenge none the less.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite some moments of frustration, Viking Tales: Mystery Of Black Rock is a fun, short action title that follows the trials and tribulations of a rather vicious sea-faring tribe.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While this may not be the Monster Hunter fans may have expected, the cut-down gameplay makes it easier to enjoy if you're new to the series or just after a fun action title.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Puzzle Craft is a fine blend of addictive casual gameplay elements, giving rise to a puzzler that you'll gladly keep coming back to without the usual guilt-factor associated with repetitive gathering.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA World Cup features a few minor necessary changes from FIFA 10 and while they may not be enough for fans to jump from the console version to the handheld one it's still a great football game for your iPhone.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a new spin on an old classic, Monopoly Millionaire doesn't completely reinvent the wheel here, but has a couple new additions to make things interesting, that should keep the enthusiasts more than happy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    PrismaPix is a brand new puzzle experience brought over from Kris Pixton's secret cache of PC-based titles and much like PathPix its addictive charm is immediately apparent thanks to the clever use of logic gameplay akin to games like Minesweeper.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Almost a product of its environment, sporting hyper-color, hyper-speed gameplay in a Pachinko-style title that's meant to fill up seconds, though this can quickly turn in to minutes.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though it doesn't compare to its air-based forerunners in terms of realism, Battle Supremacy offers a light and accessible dose of simulated warfare.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're after a whole lot of puzzles to eat up your spare time, look no further than Block Rogue as it gives you more than just a checklist to complete.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's a lot going on in this 2d skating game that is quite fun and enjoyable. The controls somewhat damper the experience, but not enough to warrant skipping this if you like skateboarding or mission based gaming.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    'Been there, done that' isn't quite fair to say of a game like Whale Trail. Although it may seem like yet another endless title, its stellar level of presentation; clever level layout variation; and simple control scheme make it worth checking out, even if it doesn't last forever.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Taking turn based RPG combat away from fantasy and sci-fi, and playing things in a courtroom is enough of a spin to make Devil's Attorney worth a play (and the stylish character that the game is infused with doesn't hurt either).
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for enjoyable co-operative run-and-gun action, Meltdown has you covered.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A new take on an established formula and while it may be slower-paced than similar titles, you'll also need to be thinking much further ahead.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Where similar titles have opted for a high difficulty curve, Monorace opts to make things easier to jump in to while still having enough of a challenge to keep you interested.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dark Meadow a gorgeous and at times engaging take on the Infinity Blade style of gameplay, tempting players to delve ever-deeper, but quickly getting stuck in a rut all the same.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Part Operation Wolf, this Ninja kill-a-thon is loads more fun than it probably has any right to be.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Herd Herd Herd Deluxe is the kind of game that's perfect for younger kids while still being a great investment for the adults in the family with its late-game challenges.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of matching puzzle games should give Async Corp a try. While not treading new ground, it accomplishes good gameplay with flair.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Bard's Tale is a near perfect adaption of the 2004 original and while this means players can expect a quality title, it also means people who disliked it the first time around are unlikely to be persuaded to enjoy it this time around.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Time Ducks is the sort of arcade game that occurs when you let your imagination run rampant while tying it down with solid game design principles; it's not perfect, but it's a fun ride while it lasts.

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