Armchair Empire's Scores

  • Games
For 2,214 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 64% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Lowest review score: 10 C.O.R.E.
Score distribution:
2214 game reviews
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    My other issue is that Bomberman wasn't that great a game to start with and there's no multiplayer, which is sure to cause some gamers to scratch their heads.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    For those who can overlook the controls to appreciate the complicated game design behind the plain wrapper, you will enjoy your find. For everyone else, I'd recommend holding on to your money.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As something to mess around with for no money down, World of Warplanes offers a wonderful arcade flying experience even if the richness of the gameplay modes is about ankle deep.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    All in all, Rainbow Moon is a charming indy title – obviously not as polished or fleshed out as it could have been, but certainly worth the lowered price point on PSN.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I said it before on the first game and I'll say it again here. There is nothing to recommend this version of Baldur's Gate II over the original version available on GOG.com.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    There's absolutely nothing wrong here, just nothing unexpected.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With over 80 playable characters and a varied amount of modes, it feels like a love letter to those who love the series, and if you don't, you'll never understand what all the fuss is about.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    How to Survive's story can be played quickly, so the two-player co-op and the Challenges are a buyer's best option to extend the play time. That's the only way the average player will be able to explore all the seemingly inconsequential upgrade options and power-ups and not feel bored.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    That's not to say it's a bad game, but those who own DOA5 may not get a whole lot more out of this title. At the same time, it's a great deal for those who didn't play DOA5 or are new to the series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a lengthy romp with plenty of action, though it does fall somewhat flat when it comes to being memorable or offering stand-out encounters; it's gory entertainment, doesn't take itself seriously -- the recent release of "Viscera Cleanup Detail" confirms that -- and has some good first-person swordplay for $40.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's already been a price drop of about $20 for Lost Planet 3, which makes it a pretty good deal. The timing for such a thing isn't great. There are a couple new consoles launching soon and the tidal wave of 4th Quarter games has only just started, I think Lost Planet 3's window of opportunity has closed for this somewhat enjoyable mid-tier game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    All in all, Kickbeat is a good game, but overpriced for its market.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Every once in a while a game comes along that takes every opportunity to slap the player in the face. In a nutshell, that's Naruto Powerful Shippuden, a game that constantly hits below the belt with utterly arbitrary challenges that encourage hair-pulling frustration and grinding levels to earn experience points (XP) to upgrade skills and unlock more skills.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The other knock against the single player campaign is that there's no option to save your progress. No option to save your progress. It bears repeating because this is 2013! What the hell?
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Resident Evil: Revelations is less of a "fans of the genre" title than it is a "fans of the series" title. For everyone else, it's like that B-movie that does just enough things right to be entertaining.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For a game that seems to be positioning itself as the anti-Diablo, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing puts in a strong, if kind of rough, performance.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    At the end of the day, the sheer amount of repetitive, uninspired quests, and dreary battles make the game a chore to play.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    All in all, Leisure Suit Larry Reloaded was an exceptional game to play and is definitely worth the $20 for those who played the originals, the remake, or just want to see why this franchise was so revered back in the day.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a game that hardcore fans of the genre are more likely to want to spend some time with. Casuals are better off grabbing something like Castle Crashers or Chronicles of Mystara instead, as they are quite a bit better so far as beat 'em ups on the PC go.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In the end, hardcore Deadpool fans may want to get this game sooner rather than later, but for everyone else I'd say wait. There is some fun to be had here bashing baddies over the head with hammers and the like, and the story is pretty hilarious. However, the extremely short length of the game is a deal breaker. Wait until Deadpool gets a Steam sale or some such before picking it up.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Avid fans won’t be disappointed with the purchase, but curious onlookers might want to wait for a sale.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    All in all, Naruto is worth a pick up for Naruto fans or those who enjoy a simple combat game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are some good ideas here, but they're overwhelmed by all of the visual effects that are being thrown at the player.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    All in all, Devil's Cartel just differs too much from the winning formula for those fans of the first two games, and for the newcomers, there are better co-operative games on the market for your dollar.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    At the end of the day, though, there are simply better games to spend one's time with than God Mode. Sure it's ten bucks, but for the same amount one could just wait for something like Left 4 Dead or Killing Floor to go on sale, and have a much more enjoyable experience.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you have a hankering for a beat 'em up / RPG hybrid, you can do better than Sacred Citadel.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    At the end of the day, Harry Potter Kinect provides a fun but short main campaign that is great in small bursts.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    All in all, Fuel Overdose has a ton of replay value for those willing to look past its warts, especially for the price point.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There isn't anything inherently wrong with Dollar Dash. It's just a multiplayer only game that doesn't do a lot different and as a result feels overpriced for what we get.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There’s still the occasionally spastic camera to deal with – as if even the game itself can’t keep up with what’s going on – and the feeling that something bad-ass is happening with all those button presses without really knowing what, so if you want nuance, just keep looking.

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