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 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Lowest review score: 10 Fear Factor: Unleashed
Score distribution:
2214 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    On the normal difficulty setting most veterans of the genre are bound to find the game too easy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This is a phenomenal achievement on virtually every level.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    It’s enjoyable, but because of the top-heavy resource management it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A great WWII experience as well as an exceptional game. The lack of multiplayer and a few discrepancies keep SWON from being a spectacular game but it still is exceptional.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While the game isn't terrible, it is a bit of a let down. With all of the sci-fi qualities that could have been implemented, it is a shade disappointing to see that the story didn't go as far as it could have.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As good a version of Bomberman as there ever has been, complete with a fairly interesting single-player adventure and plenty of variations for the multiplayer side of things.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Enough modernization to upgrade the old-school point & click adventure experience evenly mixed with the same amazing storytelling, humor and problem-solving challenges that the genre was known for make this a triumphant return for both point & click adventures and the zany duo of Sam & Max.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great game that seems to be missing something, all of the great characters that we love to use.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Perfect Dark Zero's first-person shooter competition on the 360 is "Quake 4" and "Call of Duty 2" and it falls directly between the two.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Can be a bit too formulaic, but Star Wars fans will be able to ignore the standard gameplay of JKJA and completely get engrossed exploring and adventuring throughout the Star Wars galaxy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you missed this game on the consoles, or just want to experience it on the go, it’s a no brainer.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The biggest thing I felt was missing was the all-important fun factor.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For $29.99, Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition is great value for the high-calibre fighting game that Netherrealm Studios (and High Voltage Software) has put together. Highly rekommended!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The basics are covered early on; there are more than two dozen courses to play on and a continual stream of new challenges to tackle.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    This is one tough game for newbies! Don't expect any sympathy from experienced MechWarriors, who take gleeful delight in annihilating those novices who come in their path.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA Live returns to the court with a solid outing this year
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It’s easy to say that the graphics are great or that EA delivered another game with impeccable presentation style, but the pitching and batting engines really thrive here and the game is fun to play.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Codename Panzers does an effective job of stripping away the standard base building options and replacing them with a strategic core for battles that is thoroughly engaging.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It’s a short game, clocking in at 14 hours tops for most gamers the first time through, with at least a quarter of that time padded with “light seed” collection tasks that require you to re-explore levels after defeating bosses.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Although it doesn’t have the replay value of "The Sims," Ghost Master provides a ghoulishly great gamine experience while it lasts.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    I wouldn’t consider scooping Island Thunder unless you are a Live subscriber, because as good as the game’s story and single-player missions can be, there’s simply not enough levels and gameplay here for going solo.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you’re a fan of the wrestling genre, Def Jam Vendetta is just what the doctor ordered.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Find out what Fun is again.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Great control, fun, lots of stuff to do and solid tennis? Mario Power Tennis is a great game even for those that don't generally like tennis unless Anna Kournikova is playing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Madden 25 has traveled a long road from its Sega Genesis beginnings to today's modern iteration. It's certainly not perfect, but once again gamers get a solid football title with all kinds of entertaining modes both offline and online.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    While fans of the original might be disappointed by the amount of gameplay changes, it should appeal to mainstream gamers.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tekken 6 might not be as rapid as something like the blink-and-you-die that Street Fighter has become, but it's fast enough to provide a challenge (especially for one without an arcade stick) and completely crush the causal button masher.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For players who missed out on the original Butcher Bay, now is the perfect opportunity to take part in the interstellar jailbreak and the following pirate raid making up its second half.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Some gamers may argue over whether Tiger Woods is better than "Hot Shots 3," but one thing is for certain: the gap in quality between the two games has certainly been narrowed to the point where they’re just about even.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even with it’s somewhat weaker story (in comparison to the original), Syberia II still managed to send a chill up my spine as the story closed.

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