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
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    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a shame that a game based off an action series punishes aggressive tactics so harshly, but with a bit of caution The A-Team will easily eat up every level even on the hardest difficulty.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As a strategy RPG Angry Birds Epic feels a little light, but as an RPG gateway for Angry Birds fans it'll probably do the trick.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kids vs Goblins provides an alternative to those who are tired of needing to learn multiple RPG class types, earn powerful items or learn complex boss patterns - when this game works it's a treat, but initial release issues hamper an otherwise fun new take on the genre.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Rugby Nations 2010 is an improvement on last year's title, but more innovation or tightening up the controls would help to clinch this as a true leader in rugby-based sports titles.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ion Racer plays like an endless runner with hover racers. How far can you get as the track steadily speeds up, and how many points can you accumulate before your enviable crash and burn?
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blobster is a well made platformer, just not one that will likely interest teenagers or adults.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Until more balance and gameplay tweaks smooth out the experience of playing Rogue Runner it's hard game to recommend as players get no real satisfaction from the progress they eke out.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    One Man Army plays around with the TD concept by turning the player in to a sort of 'ultimate' tower - unfortunately there's no difficulty levels to choose from and things only get tougher the further you progress.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Shivah was an early adventure title for Wadjet Eye, and it shows. It has its charms, but outside of adventure game fans, this old-fashion adventure will have trouble reaching a wider audience.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Road Warrior is more merry-go-round than 'Mad Max', but once you start collecting better vehicles and powerful weaponry it's a blast to rip cars to shreds while earning piles of cash.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    What AbstractWar 2.0 lacks in creativity it makes up for in a very polished product with well thought out controls that put bigger companies and their programmers to shame.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Etolis: Arena is a weak twin-stick shooter that suffers thanks to numerous small flaws and odd design choices.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Men in Black 3 gives fans a chance to play out a shallow and confused role in the agency, ultimately providing another basic freemium management title with a slick skin.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Lanterns is an elegant gaming distraction with a focus on zen-like simplicity; hopefully future updates puts more meat on its bones.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Just because a game is a time-waster, it doesn't mean it can't be filled to the brim with fun; sadly its relatively rigid levels focus' on high-score junkies for replay value.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Boss Battle's main selling point is its free price-tag and if you absolutely can't afford $0.99 then it'll give you a solid, if unpolished run for your money.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fairway Solitaire Blast is still an entertaining card game, but it does nothing to live up the original’s fantastic blend of cards and sport.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A bare bones 2d golf experience that might draw you in with its visual style and ease of play, but isn't offering much else.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fun without too much substance. If you like chefs bouncing around rural Japan like loons, you'll get your money's worth from this title.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While it will tickle a few nostalgia glands, the dodgy controls and dated gameplay mean Superfrog is better remembered than re-experienced on touchscreen.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tower defense fans and those who liked the first game should find more than enough content to keep themselves busy. While the first game stood out however, this sequel suffers from some of the design pitfalls we've seen in the TD genre.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MapleStory Thief Edition is a great game for those who just can't get enough of their platforming, beat'em-up action, but try the free version before diving in to this paid one.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A functional but distinctly average gesture-based brawler, Man of Steel won't have the longevity of the character upon which its based.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A Wonderland Story is a charming little brain-twister that starts off well, but quickly runs out of ideas despite the creative world it themes itself off.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Not everything is better the second time around.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Tiny Solar takes its influence from games like Flow, but shows a lack of understanding of the concepts behind these games; there's a potential for something great, but it's crushed by sluggish controls and poorly designed progression.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Squid Drop takes a simple concept and instead of leaving it at a handful of variations it explodes with a multitude of ideas that make each new game a worthwhile experience.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Like most free titles, Bullistic is worth it for the couple of minutes of enjoyment it gives, but without more substance added to the mix it'll quickly be forgotten.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    You've probably played a game like dummy defense before, where under resource restrictions, you have to build structures to withstand duress. With some variation on stress testing and protecting your dummy, and the restrictions tied to star ratings, Dummy Defense offers solid gameplay but is quite light on presentation and content.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Meant for younger players, Pinch Peeps develops hand-eye coordination by smooshing together bright and colorful flowery things. More seasoned players wont find anything to keep their interest here.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A fun little arcade drift racer that would be a lot more fun if you felt like you actually had a semblance of control over the car.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    FastBall 3 isn't revolutionary for the series in any way, but if you're after more content and a handful of new features, this will keep your interest for a little bit longer.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dead Effect is an adequate sci-fi zombie shooter with some control and design issues.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blood Roofs tries to push the endless runner in to a grander-scale, packing in huge locations and huge monsters, but it's all torn apart by the poor platforming controls that are pivotal to the success of such a title.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Those who have enjoyed Smurfs' Village will know exactly what they're getting in to with Snoopy's Street fair as it applies the same formula lock, stock and barrel on to the beloved Peanuts cartoon series; your mileage will vary depending on whether you enjoy the Farmville/freemium model of gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    An enjoyable enough bouncing platformer focused on collection, that could use some more polish, and more variation in its design.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A fun little concept somewhat held back by the short, restrictive levels of the three-star format.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fumes Stunt Racer breathes new life in to a classic game, however more than a splash of paint and tilt controls are needed to make it appealing to a broader audience.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Devil May Cry 4 refrain is chock-full of monsters to beat down, just don't expect anything deeper; the bare minimums for a 3D brawler have been met, but it's a complete let-down for the series as a whole.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While the term 'educational game' has a whole host of negative feelings associated with it, Reiner Knizia's Yoku-Gami is a great learning tool for younger audiences while remaining a challenging game to master for older puzzler fans.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    As 'how far can you get' games go, Cave Mice is about middle of the road. You'll have some fun with it, but it probably won't leave a lasting impression.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Infinite Warrior may live forever, making his task one of time and not strategy, but the game lacks a sense of connection to what's happening, making it a dull and repetitive chore to play.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Mainly for those interested in gaming history or are looking to play an old favorite again. Durandal was a good game when released, but time has not been kind to this first person shooter.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Taken for what it is, Silent Ops is a competent, if somewhat lacking action title, but it won't fulfill your cravings for espionage and intrigue.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bloodmasque's neat historical setting and photo-based wizardry can't cover up its derivative and repetitive combat system.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Imagine Dr. Mario taking place in Candyland, with a little more freedom of movement and you have Candy Boy in a nutshell. A candy coated nutshell.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    If you are willing to forgive or work around the control problems, Airbear will present you with a fun way to kill some time.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    DEO
    DEO is a beautiful and elegantly simple platformer for those who revel in stripped-down skill-based challenges, but lacking in substance for those after more than a pretty way to jump around asteroids.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gravity Runner is certainly a fun title to jump in to, but unless you can stomach the constant failure it's a hard game to love.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dungeon Hunter 4 is the game Dungeon Hunter 3 should have been, but as a result this Action RPG feels like a lumbering, outdated behemoth even despite its gorgeous exterior and unique feeling character classes.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Definitely for younger players and Peanuts fans, this re-skin has enough charm to somewhat excuse its gameplay.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mighty Dungeons is a solid and appealing dungeon crawler for those who hate the idea of having to read a novel's-worth of tutorials just to survive the first level - it's a simple hack and slash, and for some that's more than enough.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Smash the Office will give you a laugh or three, then it quickly turns in to a light chuckle before you realize there's not much else to experience. If anything it makes for a fun piece of stress relief.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Tapic shows that there's room for rhythm games to generate their own content intelligently, but without more of the trappings of the genre it's a fairly bland example.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A highscore game that if you're really good, might last more than a few seconds, but its control implementation keep it from greatness.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Much of the endless runner's appeal comes from being so simple, but for those looking to try something more than just a reflex tester DynamoKid provides a deeper (if currently flawed) challenge.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    For every inspired touch and clever control system World War Z delivers, it serves up a dull search sequence or terrible melee episode to cancel them out. There's a good game in there, but in its current state, this zombie shooter is only half alive.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Smash Bandits can be fun in small bursts, but is hampered by all the more cynical hallmarks of freemium design.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A modern upgrade of the Amiga games while keeping the general gameplay intact. It will most likely appeal to those who fondly remember the original releases.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Godzilla - Smash3 is a reasonable puzzler let down by its progressively lary IAPs and bizarre use of its licence.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A unique idea with worthwhile presentation but it might not be enough to hold the interest of players.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Spires falls flat despite some decent ideas and a polished presentation, but keep an eye out for updates that may make this a worthwhile grab.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Battle Line is a defense game that has bland, boring gameplay, mediocre visuals, and leans heavily on having the player spend money to upgrade.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    An unbalanced multiplayer match three puzzler with some unnecessarily tacked on RPG elements, Angry Birds Fight is pretty much a total mismatch.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Food Processing jumps on the food-slicing bandwagon, though in this case it's more of a conveyor-belt an its unique take on the gameplay will quickly have you finger-tied.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Urban Trials Freestyle is a great technical port of the original console game, but the controls leave you struggling to pull off the maneuvers needed to get top times.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There are times when the freemium model makes sense, but with Let's Golf 3 it feels more like a cheap grab for the wallet as it hands out a stripped down title for a sport that requires lengthy multiple rounds to complete, eating up your 'energy' faster than you can earn it.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Those who can wrestle passed being overwhelmed by the glut of chickens appearing, and who don't get annoyed by not always hitting the chicken coop will find a frantic and fun game. Others will just find it frustrating.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Raid Leader is a short burst of fun for those nostalgic (or aching for their next hit) of 'raiding' in larger MMOs; the process of condensation has also limited the experience, but the lack of real 'leveling' and jumping straight to the boss encounters themselves may be attractive all on its own.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MechWarrior: Tactical Command is riddled with poorly implemented features that hint at a much greater tactical experience, but instead make a rich combat-focused universe feel like a slap-fest.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    A novel concept in basing a puzzle game around sinking billiard balls, but takes a lot of time and patience to learn and conquer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This isn't Jay and Silent Bob as you may remember them from Kevin Smith's series of films, but the same loveably impish nature of the characters shines through thanks to great artwork and plenty of references to past exploits.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're willing to forgive the combat for being completely stiff and graceless, there's still a bit of meat left on AVP: Evolution's bones, but not much.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Puzzle fans may enjoy Master of Alchemy. It certainly sells its aesthetic, but the finesse required for placement, and the solutions that result from this do not create a cohesive experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    METAL SLUG 3 is an admirable attempt at bringing SNK's (at the time) swan-song title for the series back to life; the controls don't quite live up to the original Arcade sticks, but it's a small price to pay if you love the series.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Half-inch Heist is an arcade game, in that it is a brutal reflex testing experience that has players replaying old ground unless they pony up cash to make use of the continue system.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While Unpossible is a handsome beast, and does offer some initial thrills, the disconnect between your unseen avatar and its hazardous surroundings left us cold.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    ChickenBreak pecks its way out of its mold, but doesn't quite manage to break free; an endless runner that will keep you busy for a short time, but not likely to replace your staples in the genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shadow Vamp is a fantastic idea with a great visual style that is unfortunately let down by unreliable controls.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Six-Guns comes closer than any other freemium title to providing an experience that's packed with action and worth coming back to time and again, but its lack of a narrative and repetitive quests remind you far too often that you're playing a freemium title that's designed around its 'store' button.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Like many word games, Bubbles in Paradise will amuse fans of the genre but the pacing and unlocking won't please a larger audience, even though it might be fun for a short play.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cognition Episode 1 is an otherwise dark and engaging adventure game that's left feeling crippled thanks to a poorly optimized adaption.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Puzzle Cosmos is a fun new idea that fans of arcade puzzlers can enjoy, but it feels too random to really appreciate.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    If you can overcome the poor tuturial and figure out the basics, you might find some enjoyment in Dice Jockey's numerical puzzles.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    You won't need to stretch your mind too far to overcome the challenges in Super Ball Escape, but the combination of finely-balancing yourself on thin platforms, avoiding enemies and solving basic puzzles does a good job of filling this gap.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Babel Rising 3D is a strong step forward for the series, but where the first was lacking in depth, the sequel stumbles on the all-important controls.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    As a game, Clone Eggs falls short of the mark, but if you have the collecting bug in you, it might be hooked by this title.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A decent enough management sim and movie tie-in, but there are much better examples of both out there.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    FishMoto doesn't hold back when it comes to challenging players to mastering complex sequences in order to complete its levels; for some this might provide the solid distraction they're after, but for others it represents a wall too high to climb.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    What could be an intense side scrolling shooter with an interesting lock on missile system is bogged down in tedium and mediocrity.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ark of Sinners Advance feels far too loose to pull off its action-platforming, which is a shame because the world you travel in is a delight to explore.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A unique concept and clever visual designs aren't enough to stretch Jake Escape HD's gameplay beyond its limited borders, making a fun, but short title lacking depth.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In Fear I Trust successfully infuses a sense of dread into is abandoned rooms and grimy corridors. However, it undermines its own atmospheric efforts with awkward controls and unintuitive puzzles.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    chronoSgear is a unique experience that packs a fun and challenging combat system, but it's held back by time-sinks that lack any significant purpose.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Sorted! nails its presentation and micro-game concept perfectly, but without more agency and depth it's easy to grow bored of what's on offer.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're looking for another fun pick up and play high score game, give Eco Punk a go.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mega Jump 2 tries to build on the existing formula by adding new mechanics and free-to-play hooks. Unfortunately, all this serves to do is water down the core gameplay to something bland and, ultimately, forgettable.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While you may have some fun dodging falling fruit, there's just not enough game here to keep you playing for long.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    LUME is a unique puzzle experience that should delight adventure and puzzle fans. It's unique style and puzzle variety is only detracted by its constant crashing and relatively short game length.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion is a worthy addition to the series for Namco, but too short to enjoy completely.

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