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
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This is definitely not a game for the kiddies, but if you're after a great adult adventure game then look no further than the slovenly UK Detective in 'HECTOR: Badge of Carnage Episode 1'.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you own Farm Frenzy then this might not feature enough changes to bother upgrading, but for those who don't own the game yet this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a challenging management title.
    • 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's rare to expect a game of this quality to make the transition from the Arcade to the iPhone so smoothly, but ESPGALUDA II has lost nothing from the 2005 classic.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're looking for another fun pick up and play high score game, give Eco Punk a go.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MMA by EA Sports manages to capture mixed martial arts in a way that feels great for iDevices, but its limited repertoire could hurt its long-term appeal.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're after an action-RPG you could hardly find better than Dungeon Hunter 2 at this time, but just because it's at the top, it doesn't mean it isn't without its flaws.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Solipskier is a great fresh twist on side-scrolling running titles with its high-speed gameplay and thumping track it's an easy game to keep coming back to.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of soccer and don't mind the occasional RPG then you'll probably be lost to the world when playing Soccer Superstars, but it might be a little too intense for the casual fan to enjoy.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    'So Long, Oregon! Let's go find... EL DORADO' is a tongue-in-cheek arcade adaption of the classic edutainment title and is bound to get a chuckle out of some long-time gamers.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Much like Little Big Planet, buying in to Sketch Nation Shooter will provide you with more content than you could ever need, but clever artwork and ideas can't always mask simple, repetitive gameplay.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Tries to mix arcade style gameplay with controls that aim for a more 'genuine' experience that are initially intuitive, but challenging to master.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All about having fun, be it through the basic gameplay, the bright visuals or the overall theme; it's hard to leave without a smile of some kind when you're done.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Sims 3 Ambitions takes a fairly open-ended game and adds a goal oriented focus that helps to cut back on the fiddly aspects while helping you to enjoy crafting your Sim's path in life.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Silverfish is the sort of game you'd get if you crammed Snake and Geometry Wars together, but instead of some half-half mix it's a unique blend that looks and feels solid.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Silent Swords ZERO isn't your typical platformer, but unlike regular stealth platformers the Little Black ninja packs a punch, making this a great (if mature) title to enjoy.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sigma is an excellent three-match title that provides just about everything you could ask for to make this a thoroughly addictive experience.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    :Shift!2: brings yet more challenging platforming puzzles over from the Armor Games favorite, though it can feel like 'more of the same' even despite interesting additions like a QR code scanner.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A neat new concept that tickles the brain in to thinking in new ways for bigger and better matches, but once you've come to grips with it the game can start to feel a bit sparse.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    With constant rewards and a tidy campaign, Sentinel 3: Homeworld keeps tower defense fans busy without becoming monotonous even once you've finished the main story.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Doesn't go so far as to break the mold for platformers, but outside of its translation problems the gameplay remains frantic and challenging enough to enjoy right to the end. A great grab for those after something lighthearted.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    If you loved the original or you're even slightly intrigued by this whacky basketball title, then I heartily recommend NBA JAM, but the lack of a multiplayer feature can be a sore point.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's hard to say who 'Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time' is for; fans are liable to balk at the sterile world and those unfamiliar with the series will find the unexplained characters and set-pieces frustrating - it's still a half-decent puzzler, but it's only really connected to Doctor Who in name only.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you enjoy shooting games with lots of firepower, Heavy Gunner 3D might be right up your alley.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A true platforming classic and having a version you can play on the go is great, but the controls leave a lot to be desired.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    All the quality and expertise that you'd expect from Activision has gone in Guitar Hero for the iPhone and is easily the premier rhythm game for your mobile device.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Guerrilla Bob is a thoroughly enjoyable game that fans of other twin-stick shooters will want to invest in. The gameplay is very simple, but very entertaining. And while the campaign mode is quite short, the survival mode and online options will surely keep players busy, and leave them with an itchy trigger finger.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GT Racing is a solid racing game which will appeal to those looking for a more realistic racing experience. While it does not contain the content or customizability of Gran Turismo, this is a solid effort that should keep racing enthusiasts happy.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gravity Hook HD represents an intense shift in challenge from Semi Secret's earlier work, but if you have patience you'll be rewarded by an amazingly intriguing gameplay style.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite the close proximity of so many platforming titles making use of the same mechanic, Gravity Guy still manages to strike out in its own direction and for those who like their games as hard as a brick-wall, then this is for you.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dive-bombing and sailing through the air as Murdoc in 'Gorillaz - Escape to Plastic Beach' is a fun, albeit brief experience for fans to check out.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a classic from the vaults of gaming history revisited for touch devices and while not the best platformer available it does have a genuine pedigree to live up to.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Garage Inc. is charming in its vintage style and while the mobster storyline does add a serious edge it never overshadows the inherent fun of this management game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    What you see is what you get with Funkyball Worlds - it's an elegant physics platformer that's pretty to watch and fun to finish.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fruit Ninja is the sort of game that has come to typify the rising dominance of quick, simple and most of all additively fun gameplay that's great value for your iDevice.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Freaking Inkies is good, simple, messy fun that will keep you coming back for more thanks to its easy to master controls and wonderful variation of gameplay.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    What started out as a competent Flash game has quickly come in to its own on the App Store and now boasts 130 levels with more on the way; HD content; and a physics puzzle style that's satisfying to solve.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fox Vs Duck is a relaxing, simple game that will elicit both joy and horror. The fate of the ducklings is in your hands.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's unlikely that fans of Football Manager are currently without the latest installment, however having this game available to you on the go is a dangerous recipe for social disasters; pick up this title at your peril (NB. Who needs friends when your team is on the top of the League!).
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While the set up for Flick Bowling 2 might be strange, it provides some entertainment for an otherwise standard bowling game and the improvement from their previous game is evident.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Flick Baseball Pro is another great game in Freeverse's stable of pick up and play sports titles and despite a few rough edges it's still a solid arcade sports title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Despite any misgivings you might have for fishing games or fishing in general, Fishing Kings is truly an excellent title that shows off the iPhone's true colors.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Finger Physics: Thumb Wars picks up the pieces where Finger Fun left off and manages to improve on an already solid physics puzzler.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As with Final Fantasy, this is a great purchase fans of RPGs, and this long running game series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For fans of Final Fantasy and RPGs, this is a no brainer. A very well made port of one of the defining games of the RPG genre.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Fastar! may be a parody of RPG and action titles, but its strong, simple gameplay beats the pants off just about everything out there while still making your crack a smile.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pigeon Squadron goes a little too far in offering value for money, squeezing players through 45 missions that could have been tightened up to make the story work a little better.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Fans of the original may experience deja-vu at first, but with so many enriched features old school fans and new-comers alike will love Zenonia 2's rich RPG experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While trying to avoid the "Z is what you get when you mix X and Y", ZombieSmash! brings zombie slaying to a new creative level making this well worth trying.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're after a slightly different take on management games with a castle-defense style twist, then Zombie Wonderland might be worth investigating though it does take time to truly warm up.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The zombie theme may be getting a bit tired for some, but Zombie Shock is still a great action oriented title with castle defense elements that make this an extremely addictive title to own.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Zombie Infection may skate the outer-edge of 'homage' very carefully, but its intense action gameplay makes this a fun experience for any shooter fan.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I honestly didn't think a frisbee could decapitate six zombies at the same time, but in Flick Zombie this kind of madness is the norm and all the more fun because of it.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Zombie Crisis 3D is no House of the Dead, but it shares the same style and jump-in-your-face action that makes it such a fun game to play.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Xenome Episode 1 is one of those rare opportunities to enjoy a fully-featured and wholly unique experience on your iDevice and is heartily recommended.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Worms 2: Armageddon still has a way to go before being the ultimate Worms title for iDevices, but with multiplayer modes and the basic gameplay intact it's a great start.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dirt is an appealing exploration-based game, but it's hard to remain invested after the main story is completed.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wizard Hex brings yet another iOS based board game for gamers to share with their friends, just be careful who you play with as friendships could be strained thanks to the game's unique 'ally' system.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Samurai II: Vengeance may have lost its unique touch controls, but its solid gameplay and amazing artistic style are almost second to none.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Rocket Racing League for the App Store makes the dreams of the real Rocket Racing League almost palpably real and is a treat for racing and flight-sim fans alike.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's no reason not to just play Robot Unicorn Attack online for free, but then you'll wish you had bought the App just to get that ear-worm of a song out of your head - trying not to smile while playing is almost another game in itself.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Revolt may not pack the best campaign, but it's more than your average twin-stick shooter and thanks to its upgrade system and random arenas you'll have a solid endless mode to look forward to as well.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Red Star is a decent adaption of a great beat'em up title that pushes the limits of the current generation iDevices and seriously tests your hardcore gaming skills.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Where Gangstar started out by putting a competent sandbox title on the App Store, Miami Vindication steps things up with its fun storyline, solid controls and great gameplay.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Galaxy on Fire 2 tries to bring a console level of content to the App Store in a genre that guarantees a huge amount of gameplay time even before factoring any side-missions you partake in.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite some frustrating control concerns, Frogatto rises to the challenge and is still a stunning platformer in the face of adversity.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Corporate Fury is a strange take on the usual brawler format, breaking it down to a series of intense short battles; just be aware that the violent theme doesn't pull any punches.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Etolis: Arena is a weak twin-stick shooter that suffers thanks to numerous small flaws and odd design choices.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Refines the gameplay of the Bust-A-Move titles while adding a few new twists to make this a great handheld version of the series.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stylish Dash provides fans of endless runners with a gorgeous looking and smooth controlling plaformer with plenty of content to unlock, but it feels more like a collection of gimmicks than a cohesive and addictive title.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Magnetic Shaving Derby is minimalism thrown in to a blender with a healthy dose of cringe-worthy moments and strangely enough it survives the mix, making this a whacky title to play and enjoy.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Let's Golf 2 has gone beyond expectations and is a seriously fun challenge that anyone can enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While fans salivate over the recently released sequel, English speaking RPG fans can dive in to Wild Frontier right now to check out its refreshing style (albeit with the usual woes).
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battleheart combines a neat real-time combat system and class interactions that will feel familiar to followers of Western RPGs (including MMOs), though the controls can cause some confusion when it's least required.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dark Nebula - Episode 2 has developed in just the right ways to recapture what made the original so successful while building in new, exciting action elements.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hysteria Project 2 is like that moment in a film where a cat jumps out of the dark, scaring a character while hissing before leaving the frame; it's short, it gets your adrenaline pumping, but you can't help but feel stupid for falling for the same trick again.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Those who missed or skipped out on Love Battle Princess should take the time to check out Subsolar; it may not hold as much value for returning fans, but the gameplay remains just as strong with its unique arcade style.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unless you're driven insane by the idea of playing another endless runner, you should definitely take the time to enjoy Grim Joggers, if only to experience the random madness of trying to keep everyone alive as long as possible.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    You'll either love or hate Thief Lupin!'s style of fast-paced micro-platforming, but at no cost to try it out it's worth seeing what side you fall on.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    While other skill-based platformers eat up the charts on consoles and PCs, iOS owners can try their hand at League of Evil's challenging and easy to enjoy style.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of dungeon-exploring adventure titles will get a kick out of Sacred Odyssey, but it lacks the spark of vitality of its source material.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legendary Wars does an admirable job of propelling the castle defense genre beyond the usual predictable set of features, though players can be left fumbling to control their army with any level of accuracy.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Myst was, by comparison, only a small taste of what was to come in the sequel 'Riven' and now gamers can explore complex world filled with wonder and betrayal no matter where they are.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    More features for 'RISK: The Official Game' would have been nice, but it's otherwise a solid RISK title with no more than the basics you need to get going.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Fans of classic puzzle-adventure and recent titles like Professor Layton will love The Jim and Frank Mysteries and this is easily recommended for gamers of all walks after a lighthearted challenge.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fans of the movie or comic book character might take exception to Tony Stark's portrayal in the Iron Man 2 game, but there are still some amusing moments despite the game's fairly limited content.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    HYBRID 2 doesn't change too much from the original formula, but small tweaks keep this action RPG engaging even despite minor frustrations with the controls.

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