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
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The 10-year old, the most experienced gamer of the bunch, really hemmed and hawed about the score. “I think it should be a 7 because it’s fun but it’s also kind of really hard sometimes.”
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The game is competent but not compelling, adequate but not outstanding. Unless you are a big Michael Jackson fan it's a rental at best. Unless you can find that version with the glove. Now that will provide hours of fun and amusement.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I guess what surprised me most about this game is that the controls are not as tight as they should be for a fighter. Delayed responses with an often wacky camera, is in active contrast to a game that should have those in sharp focus.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    This title is complete fan service to those who like the anime, and will largely be enjoyed by these people, just be careful of the occasional cheap comeback by the computer.
    • 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.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    If Driv3r were a car, it would be recalled for crippling performance issues.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The original release of the game was an interesting (but not great) concept hobbled by atrocious execution, and it seems like the people who went in trying to rescue it have managed to make things worse in an overall sense. There was little to recommend the original game. There's even less to recommend it's second act.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The seamless and responsive control scheme found in DOA3 just cannot be found in XND.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A twenty-pound sledgehammer of wall-to-wall action.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Once players have heaved themselves over the massive learning curve, there is a strategy game here worthy of attention but the "price of entry" is so high Supreme Commander likely won't be attractive to anyone that isn't a hardcore fan of the strategy genre.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 37 Critic Score
    It’s gameplay is simplistic while still offering challenges and rewards that will keep kids interested beyond the Story mode. [Score for Kids = 80]
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As a stealth game, Tenchu Z hits the right notes with all the creeping around and silent killing, so it'll likely offer a few thrills for fans of the genre. But since it lacks useful "stand-up and fight" mechanics any casual players will likely suffer boredom with all the careful sneaking around through drab environments.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shrek the Third doesn’t feature a lot of surprises in its linear beat ‘em up romp, though there are a couple of occasions to bust out the catapults to break down castle walls, which can be fun, especially if you’re playing against a friend in one of the separate multiplayer modes.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Though there are few features of Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers that attempt to add some kind of complexity -- levelling-up the characters, power-up items, different meters to monitor -- but there's nothing here more complicated than slashing things.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ultimately, Super Monkey Ball's 3D debut is an adequate distraction for younger 3DS owners, although the deceptive difficulty might prove frustrating for players both young and old.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As you get on in the game, the tedium of doing the same thing over and over again wears thin, and you'll be left wanting something more.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A serviceable expansion pack but casual fans need not apply as it can in no way be considered essential to the original.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Despite good controls, graphics and sound, Zapper’s gameplay is too short, and that turns out to be one of its biggest drawbacks.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It looks good and it feels good at points but I'm afraid its shortcomings are going to make it a forgotten title.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Aside from the inexcusable loading times that totally drag down the Totaled gameplay experience and a short single-player mode, the game’s multiplayer action, decent control scheme and level design make Totaled a better than average title for destruction derby fans not seen in a video games since, well, "Demolition Derby."
    • 55 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    It’s got some of the best voice acting around, some great suspense, a conglomeration of familiar sci-fi elements, and pretty neat weapon upgrades but the problematic camera and so-so puzzles means that RLH won’t become a classic and will no doubt cause a few headaches.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The worst part about Bullet Witch is that it had so much potential! Bullet Witch may be stylish and features some of the coolest spell effects ever but if there was more action it might have had a chance.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A game that really needs a design overhaul – some might like title, but I certainly wouldn’t want to spend more time with it.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, while the game mechanics and interesting mix of units would, in theory, allow for some good old-fashioned combined arms tactics, in practice, the most effective strategy is rushing the objective blindly, blasting anything in the way – which is much less fun than it sounds.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Prye runs and walks as if he’s just spent the last 15 hours on the back of a galloping horse then, unable to find an outhouse, crapped himself.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 37 Critic Score
    It’s gameplay is simplistic while still offering challenges and rewards that will keep kids interested beyond the Story mode. [Score for Kids = 80]
    • 55 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    If you wanted quick summation of Battle March experience it would be that it's more work than fun, which is fine if you're into that kind of sadomasochism or you're a Warhammer fan without a PC.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Unlike the memorable Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings film trilogy (which are used to provide Lord of the Rings: Conquest’s cut-scenes), this newest EA Lord of the Rings title is more like the latest summer blockbuster: fun for the short time it lasts, but instantly forgettable once it’s over.

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