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
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The graphics are big and bright for the most part, the actions required are (mostly) large and sweeping, and the rules straightforward enough that even the kids too young to read know what to do when it's explained to them.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The story isn’t entirely accurate which is a bit of a downer, the source material truly demonstrates a lot more potential then this.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For the NASCAR fans looking for the chance to pursue The Chase on their Xbox 360, stock car racing doesn't get any better than NASCAR 08.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    This game is so bug-filled, I can’t believe they had the audacity to retail this game in its present state of disarray.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    I didn’t have much fun playing Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude and if any old-school adventure fan is thinking about purchasing MCL I’d urge them to re play the old games because they’re more fun.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    But for their kids, Friend or Foe is excellent preparation for more complicated action games until they graduate to Teen games thanks to the depth of the combos.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for something new though, don’t expect it here.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With good graphics, varied level designs, uniquely bizarre characters, different modes, a lot of pain-inflicting weapons, and decent control to go along with a lag-free and player-taunting laced rock-and-rollicking online play, this game has everything necessary to be a worthy addition to the party videogame scene.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Viewing this title from an adult perspective is wrong. After watching my son play for a number of hours, I can tell I'd be bored to tears with repetitiveness of the whole thing -- fighting, leveling-up, feeding the dragon, fighting, and repeat. But as proven by at least one player, this could very well appeal to the pre-teen gamer in your house.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It seems safe to say that Steel Diver will not reach the level of popularity among Nintendo's most beloved franchises, but Miyamoto and company still deserve kudos for inventing another unique gameplay experience that is seldom seen elsewhere. While the learning curve can be steep, enough patience will lead to a satisfying package that's two games in one and easily bears replaying.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Pirates of the Caribbean : At World’s End keeps the cycle of poor movie to game transitions going. While it maybe a visually impressive game, that doesn’t make up for the lack of depth in the gameplay and uninteresting story.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If the Wii is what you bring out for parties, Battle of the Bands gets a rental recommendation. Otherwise there's not enough variety in the gameplay department to hold a solo player's interest.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    989 Sports keeps improving their franchise each year, but unfortunately it’s too little to catch up to the competition.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    All in all, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 was an entertaining diversion for those hack and slash enthusiasts like myself, as long as you aren't expecting anything more grandiose than that.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The fighting sequences had little snap in the punches, the storyline had few surprises, and the world of the Matrix didn’t leave enough to the imagination.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If it’s not your thing and you are looking for an entrance into that world, this one might be a bit of a steep curve for you. If you’re a seasoned player however, the fact that this game so closely follows the original rules will appeal to you greatly and definitely add a couple of points to my score.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    APB had a simple concept, one that anybody who used to be young and a dead shot with a squirt gun could have gotten behind, and Realtime Worlds managed to screw it up completely.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While certainly a good comic book hero gaming adventure, Spider-Man: Edge of Time is just too formulaic and too relatively brief to be anything but middling when compared to the past of Spider-Man gaming titles.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It promotes gratuitous nudity, reckless disregard for life and limb, vulgar language, crass behavior, and careless attitudes towards the destruction of personal property. And yeah, it's fun.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Enough venom. Don’t buy the DS version of Tomb Raider Legend.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As impressive as the stadiums and surrounding aura visuals are, the player and on-field graphical presentation is a huge disappointment.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Evolution's cool parkour sensibility, where acrobatics and wall-running are the order of the day, is hampered by its tendency to lead "Anon" to his death repeatedly.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It’s clear Over The Hedge is only intended to be played by the same under-12 crowd that saw the movie, because this is a game that doesn’t come close to challenging the skills of any gamer over that particular age demographic.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    At the end of the day, Samurai Western is one of those games where it’s hard not to wonder why someone bothered to make the game in the first place.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Would I suggest buying ShellShock: Nam 67? The answer would have to be “No!” Especially with way better third person shooters around like "SOCOM II."
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With plenty of other tower defense titles and strategy games out there, Defenders of Ardania is a poor choice on which to spend your money.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The overall mediocrity will quickly relegate the Sims 2 to shelf warmer status.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Atomic Ninjas is just missing so much it is unplayable in this current format. Without a better multiplayer system or community it's DOA. Without a single player mode, you effectively have a really shiny time waste. Hopefully a patch can save the core concept of this title, but right now, I'd say spend your money elsewhere.

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