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
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fantastic 4 doesn’t pretend to be anything more than a straightforward beat ‘em up, action game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A good first effort from Orbital Media -- with some tweaks any possible sequel could be turned into a franchise of sorts. It's a decent enough game, but it could use even more new ideas to truly stand out.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    With more emphasis on quick-hit, easy-to-play mini-games and casual-centric visuals with extremely basic controls, Madden NFL 10 on the Wii might as well be referred to as Madden Lite.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    In terms of challenge and entertainment Mario Pinball Land is a good choice for a long flight or a series of shorter periods.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    At least in WCP, when players get tired of beating up on the poor A.I., they can play some Blackjack or Video Poker to pass the time.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Visually, things are on the sloppy side. The collision detection is awful and there’s a distinct lack of detail to practically everything including the menus, which are rendered in fuzzy detail.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Has lots of appeal and it'll surely become very popular as soon as the press gets to it - but it isn't polished enough to hold long-lasting interest.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As is, Transformers is an average game that younger fans of the film should enjoy.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Insect Armageddon is missing the magic B-movie sensibility of its predecessor -- Insect Armageddon looks too sophisticated! -- but it's still an okay action game to play with friends and strangers who would rather blast giant monsters than serve as cannon fodder in Call of Duty or Battlefield.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Credit has to be given to City Interactive for venturing into an era that is most commonly avoided and creating a game that will please historians; though not grab the attention of many gamers.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    TTT is only going to meet the needs of the hardcore fans who need something to keep them busy until TTT2 is released this Fall.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you’re a fan of the series, it’s definitely worth looking into. If you’re looking for a new platforming experience with some action thrown in with a non-human character, try checking out ‘The Legend of Kay’ at your local retailer. You’ll find it more enjoyable in the long run.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There's absolutely nothing wrong here, just nothing unexpected.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    I really did not like Blinx 2 in the least. What could have been a redemptive game that just needed to retool a predecessor that really wasn't that far off from being a very good game turned into a disaster.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While it doesn’t quite hold up to the sports titles found in more powerful consoles, the quick-placed play and the easy-to-use controls make FIFA a fun distraction for the casual crowd, and even for gamers who hear the name “Zidane” and think of the main character from Final Fantasy IX, instead of the guy who considers head-butts as compliments.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The campaign is a solid adventure that is best enjoyed with another person (rather than the AI!) and the game offers a certain level of "surprise" with some of its unique gameplay elements. It's just a shame that some of these unique elements are not incorporated better or injected more frequently in the campaign. While I wouldn't pay full price for the game, it's definitely worth checking out once the price goes down.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dragon's Lair HD is purely for old school arcade players that want to relive the glory days, it's a perfect rendering of the action and gameplay of the arcade game, but it could have been so much more.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Despite the steady stream of real historical events, Making History seems strangely outside of history, inhabiting some alternate universe where nations go through the motions, behave erratically or simply do nothing at all. It’s hard to feel immersed in such a situation. And it’s hard to really care.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A different sort of game, one where story dominates the action, but in this case to a fault.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The idea behind NFL Head Coach was an interesting one. But too many little flaws and deficiencies shelve the game on the nearly-unable-to-perform list, at least at the performance level it set out to reach.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    In all, Gods: Lands of Infinity won’t set yours or any other world on fire, but it is a fun diversion and maybe an enjoyable change of pace, and I do look forward to Cypron’s future releases.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Overall, the game is a bit above average. If you love the license, you'll have fun and you'll forgive some of the issues. If you can't wait to be The Undertaker, or Randy Savage or even Jake the Snake then this game will leave you howling in (and out) of the ring.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Decimation Pack retails at $9.99 and while there is a decent amount of content, the scarce online community as well as the familiarity of the maps make this additional content passable.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    GR does little to rekindle your memory of the original Golden Eye. While there are some references to the original title, they aren't enough to make GR more than a mediocre title.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Feels like a half-hearted effort in a saturated genre that won’t be keeping the folks at Blizzard up at night.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It’s a quality game, I just felt like I’ve been here before. If you’re new to the SOCOM experience, by all means give it a whirl.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    $30 for a barebones package that doesn't have nearly the addictive qualities or visual panache of other games in its genre is a bit steep.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    So it’s a lot of fun when you first get started and learn to swing around, but the missions are going to get tiring and boring rather quickly.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you're a hardcore extreme sports fan, Disney’s Extreme Skateboarding Adventure will probably have you bored to tears in within an hour. However, if you have kids or younger siblings (girl or boy) in the house, it fits the bill as a challenging, entertaining, kid-friendly game. [Add 23 points if you're looking for a kids game]
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    I cannot suggest a purchase to anyone except hardcore fans of the console versions due to the controls and crappy camera work.

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