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 VVVVVV
Lowest review score: 20 Bloody Hell !!
Score distribution:
1844 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Vector graphics, tank warfare. If you can used to the control scheme, there's a lot of fun to be had here.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A constant brutal ride that challenges players with its gameplay and art style, but might be too much for anyone that's not a hardcore fan of Action-RPGs.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vampire Origins isn't perfect, but it's still a fun, quick paced action game that's well worth playing through to the end.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of Donut Games you'll slip in to Urban Ninja with few worries, but the stiff controls and harsh energy system make this a hard game to enjoy.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    UFO on Tape may feel more like a gimmicky title than the usual arcade-fare on the App Store, but its polished presentation and gameplay are unique, fun and second to none.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For a simple shooter, Tunnel Shoot feels great and plays just as you'd expect, but it'd be nice to get to the meat of the game earlier.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you never experienced the fun of playing OutRun on an upright cabinet then you'll be missing out on some of what makes 'Truckers Delight: Episode 1' so fantastic, but the endless high-score experience still ranks as one of the most amusing even if it's not the best available.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    As fully featured as a puzzle fan could want without the addition of a level editor and best of all you get to share your genius solutions with others - what a handy idea!
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Train Conductor 2 is a great step up from the original and while there are some similarities the four unique train conducting modes and brand new ghost mode are a blast to enjoy.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Minimalistic games like Tiny Wings will never truly replace more substantial titles, but its polished gameplay and presentation make it a hard game to ignore.
    • 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
    • 60 Critic Score
    Combines the skill and timing of Labyrinth with modern gravity-based platforming tropes to create something entirely unique, even if it doesn't always manage to mesh with the available control scheme.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Makes the most of its simple Mastermind-like gameplay, providing a word-puzzle challenge that's open to most ages.
    • 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
    • 60 Critic Score
    Doesn't address many of the main concerns of Freemium titles, but even without spending money there's a lot to do and enjoy in this cute Action-RPG.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Whether you play Float on a mobile device or an iPad you're guaranteed to enjoy the casual fun of flicking balloons; a great game for all ages.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Starfront: Collision shows that RTS titles have a great potential future on iOS devices; it's not perfect, but it hits all the right marks for competitive online play and a fun campaign.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Top Gun 2 had more than enough time to learn and grow after the first title, but the flashier visuals can't make up for a game that feels too loose to enjoy.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Fans of the series who have missed out on Splinter Cell Conviction will not be disappointed by this sophisticated gaming experience for their iDevice.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    From its not-so-subtle wit to its challenging lemmings-inspired gameplay, 'Tiptop: the last march.' is a unique experience that's great value for money.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Time Geeks: Find All! doesn't bother with all the nonsense of other hidden object games and challenges you to a quick, strict 'Wally' style of game that's not only fun, but packs enough cultural references to keep you busy in relaxed modes as well.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fixes all but the basic problem of aiming from the first title, making this a great action-shooter experience for iDevice gamers to enjoy.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A well polished delight, that any fan of pick up and play games will enjoy.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Similar to Beat it, this is a rhythm game where you build music track by track. The rest of the game is in a league of its own.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's not your traditional action title, but Texting of the Bread pits you against hordes of sugary foes as you type your way to victory.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Just like Tehra's split personality, Dark Warrior may bring out the best or the worst in you while playing this game. This is one for fans of the genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Don't be misled by its looks... this may not be Little Big Planet, but it's still a physics based game that will appeal to just about any gamer.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Super Turbo Action Pig is a fantastically fun game for a short while and would be perfect for younger gamers were it not for the cartoonish gore.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Prepare yourself for another round of hook-swinging action as Super QuickHook manages to slightly improve on the original title while rewarding players for being even more obsessive than before.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While Super Mega Worm Vs Santa does add enough new content to stand alone, the additional content might not be enough for owners of the original; still it's a worthwhile pickup for those yet to revel in the fun death-worm gameplay.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Mega Worm is a mindless action title that places you in the place of the 'big bad mutant' out to devour humanity, one baby-pram at a time.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's Street Fighter IV on your iphone. It looks great, controls well, and has mutliplayer. If you enjoy fighting games, buy it!
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While not as elegant or thought provoking as an adventure title, Stoneship goes for a more appealing quick puzzle style that's fun and easy to jump in to.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There are a lot of issues with Steve Young Football!'s rather loose puzzle style and control system, but for some the challenge of completing each level's unique designs might prove worthwhile.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you were a big fan of the zombified challenge of Trenches' Zombie Horde mode, Stenches is a decent pickup; just don't expect as much value as the original.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although Poker With Bob is fairly simplistic in its approach to draw poker, Bob is a fantastic character to play against and a decent analogue for the real deal.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Decent graphics and a fun, unique idea aren't enough to keep Volcano Escape above the rising flow of lava and you're likely to be burned by this challenging endless vertical platformer.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unlike a lot of modern turn-based strategies, SteamBirds doesn't have a phone book thick system of statistics and rules to learn; just jump in and start shooting.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like so many minigames there's a chance you'll get bored of the repetitive gameplay, but the online gameplay of StarDunk will keep you occupied for a long time and it's great to throw down a quick match on the go.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star*Burst is a match-three game that shows there's still life left in the genre and when it's paired with so much to do you're sure to find yourself glued to it for hours.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With so many other online shooters vying for the attention of gamers it's unacceptable that Star Wars: Imperial Academy can't even get the basics right, especially considering how big this license is.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Using an encompassing 360 degree control system to blast away enemies is as fun and engrossing as it sounds, but this hinges on optimal situations not always present outside your home.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Once again Gameloft have set a standard for future games to aspire to with Star Battalion's excellent space fighter combat and co-op multiplayer modes.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Splode is a quick, elegant and amazingly intuitive game to enjoy that only suffers from some replayability issues due to the randomness of the spawning orbs and its limited gameplay variety.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Those familiar with Lemmings-style titles will slip in to Spirits without a second thought, though the physics based gameplay adds a new twist that suits the relaxed style perfectly.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A simple game with great presentation and fluid controls. All it needs now is achivements and online leaderboards to round out the experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Spinzizzle is a great addition to anyone's casual collection of three-match puzzlers, with its slick presentation and broadly appealing simple gameplay.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: Total Mayhem is an easy to pick up and hard to put down action-brawler that not only does justice to the comic book hero, but to the game genre itself.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sparkle is a very well made addition to the marble popper genre. If you haven't had your fill of exploding strings of marbles, give this a whirl.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Space Miner is an addictive, well polished Asteroids clone, that mixes fast paced space combat with RPG inspired ship upgrading. This game is highly recommended.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic The Hedgehog 4 is the sequel you always dreamed of - only a bit shorter; this may put off some as it is a flagrant tease, but if Episode I is any indicator the whole ride is going to be an amazing one.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite everything that made Sonic 2 the top selling game for the SEGA Genesis being left in this iPhone port, it just can't stack up to the original 20 year old console system that defined a generation of gamers.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of action-RPG games and Diablo in particular will feel at home with Solomon's Keep and its foreboding environments, but its simplified style makes this a great game for casual gamers to dip their toe in to.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    SEED 2 - Vortex of War doesn't try to be anything more exciting than a standard action-RPG and while it gets the basic formula right, it'd be good to see more of an effort to make it a genuine iDevice title.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of physics puzzlers will get a great kick out of the variety in Saving Private Sheep, while casual fans will appreciate the open experimental and lenient gameplay style.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A fun puzzling racer perfect for all ages and gamers thanks to its easy to pick up style, challenging hidden objectives and customizable world; a solid sequel that strikes a balance between its previous titles.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A fun concept that plunges players in to a crazy, non-stop bounce-fest that can change at any moment, but later levels can quickly spin out of control and being told you failed without being told why is simply frustrating, not motivating.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great change of pace from the usual over the top SHMUPs of late and while it doesn't have a whole lot of content, what is provided is polished and almost perfected.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Has a neat theme and a charming style, but without gameplay that's more compelling it's just another endless title to add to the pile.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Doesn't pack in all the same features of other solitaire titles, but what it does provide is a fun, fast-paced 3D variant on the classic gameplay.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Oddy Smog's Misadventure certainly doesn't tread too much new ground, but it's still a fun, haunting experience that manages to immerse players with its dark, grimy visuals and cute main character.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    N.Y.Zombies varied levels keep a simple idea compelling right to the end while zombies slowly, but surely work their way back in to your nightmares.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Could have easily been another tower-defense game, but Venan Entertainment have proven they don't need lightning to strike twice and have made an endless vertical game that just has to be tried.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MovieCat! is a fun trivia title that may not stump movie-buffs, but it provides just the right amount of challenge and fun categories to make it well worth picking up for anyone who likes the occasional movie.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A Moon For The Sky won't last forever on your iDevice, but it'll still keep you busy with its elegant style and simple gameplay that's hard to put down.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    As far as side-scrolling tilt racers go, Monster Trucks Nitro 2 is just pure explosive fun that knows how to keep your pinned to the screen.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mission: Deep Sea is an experience more than it is a game, with the swipe controls filling in for more difficult challenge, but it's still well worth a play for the experience or for your kids.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're a hardcore turn based strategy gamer, you'll find something to enjoy here. Everyone else should be weary.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mikado Defenders is a solid tower-defense game with a challenging twist for fans of genre and might just sway those who are yet to fall in love with the action packed strategy of TD titles.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Max Adventure is a welcome relief from regular twin-stick titles as it incorporates a fun, if simple story with objectives that keep you busy right through to the end.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite a fast update to enable full iDevice support, The Lord of the Rings: Middle-earth Defense still lacks in a few key areas, obscuring an otherwise competent tower-defense title.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Linkoidz gets the best of both worlds as it matches fast-paced three-match gameplay with an element of strategy to create something unique and fun to enjoy over and over.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It would have been lovely to see The Last King of Africa (Paradise) showing its full colors for the iPhone, however it'll take a hardcore genre fan to forgive the majority of its flaws in this release.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Knight's Rush is an excellent side-scrolling beat'em-up with just the right amount of action and RPG elements to keep you busy for some time.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kosmo Spin is a gorgeous little arcade title with a unique spin that becomes more rewarding as you manage to balance the game's challenges; just don't expect anything more than a short-lived treat.
    • 24 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With its sub-par graphics and gameplay, fans of Kick-A*s or even action games in general should probably steer clear of this title at least until its numerous issues are given an overhaul.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you don't remember playing Karate Champ at the arcade you may have tried it or the many clones that came on various consoles, so you can almost guarantee some nostalgic value at this excellent arcade port for your iDevice.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jump o'Clock is certainly one of the prettiest vertical jumpers to play, but once you've 'seen it all' the challenge can feel a bit empty.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you didn't enjoy Jenga when it was a pile of blocks in front of you, then you may not become a convert thanks to playing it on the iPhone, however the arcade mode and pass-and-play multiplayer add a lot to the mix when you consider you don't have to clean up after you're done.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Implode! offers a new take on the traditional physics based buzzle genre, providing all the mayhem of demolitions with easy to use controls.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ILLUSIA doesn't break the mold, but the platforming action-RPG genre is safe in GAMEVIL's capable hands and players can expect hours of fun as they explore the vast lands Aztaran.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    iBomber Defense brings Cobra Mobile's series in to a new arena and competently executes a traditional tower defense with a few polished features.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just like the original iBomber 2 makes dropping tonnes of explosives from your 1940's style bomber lots of fun, but without adding more challenge this can quickly become stale for some.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hungry Shark is the iPhone's anti-Ecco with its simple eat-to-live gameplay you'll be hoovering up aquatic life faster than any dolphin can save it!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Puckerz! is a fast-paced casual title that pushes all the right buttons without requiring much concentration; a great way till chill out from more demanding games.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Provides an fun challenge for those who don't mind their games taking less time than it takes to watch a commercial, but attempting to master this title is an excercise in humiliation.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hooga suffers for its control issues, turning an otherwise interesting platformer in to something far less exciting.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Highborn is a game that knows how to have fun while remaining insanely addictive and can only get better with future updates.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    An easy sell for fans of the original, but it's still a fairly mindless action-slashing experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Hero puts you in control of the penultimate superhero who's only challenge is to avoid being unpopular, so try not to blow up too many cars while saving babies from the zombie plague.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hungry Shark - Part 3 adds to the 'make your own adventure' style of exploration of the first title by providing some truly unique and amusing areas to explore.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tasty Planet isn't a perfect adaption of the desktop PC version for iOS devices, but it still shares the same quirky style of the original and makes for a great casual time-waster.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Karoshi isn't your typical puzzle platformer and attempting to kill yourself is harder than it sounds; a great pickup for those who don't mind a bit of dark humor.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unlike other gas-related App Store titles, Bad Air Day remains fun without being needlessly gross while featuring plenty of humerous moments to enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It was presented with an opportunity to fill the shoes left by its inspirational title, but poor gameplay explanations and gimmicky gameplay makes this a hard game to love.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Has its sights set on being a solid fast-paced futuristic racer, but keeping players in the dark about how things work results in more frustration than fun; a potentially decent racer reduced to repetitive blandness.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Helsing's Fire just oozes with style and a fun atmosphere that continues the whole way through, while the unique gameplay is almost an exciting bonus to enjoy!

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