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 1.3 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
    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    An alarm should go off when you read the subtitle of the expansion pack, which is simply, "Expansion Pack." There are no bells, no whistles, and no sunroof.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Exquisitely detailed, satisfying, immersive, and challenging – worth buying.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Redneck Racing (RR) is to Redneck Rampage, what "X-COM Enforcer" is to "X-COM." The flavor of RR is definitely taken from Rampage, but you won’t be battling aliens.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    You sever someone’s head and you need to lob it into a goal! Sounds fun? Yup, right up there with watching grass grow.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great fast-paced action (but repetitive) game that pays homage to a number of arcade games and will probably show up on the console side of the industry.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    If you are a big fan of "The Sims" and are looking for a little vacation from that game, crack out the margarita mix and sun block before heading on over to the exceptionally good Tropico. May your reign be long and your Swiss bank account large!
    • 88 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It’s got some very good features (voice communication, integrated community options, good team action), making it a game I can recommend if you’re willing to suffer through the growing pains.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Black & White is one of the games you will remember 10 years from now as a turning curve for PC gaming. Thank you Peter Molyneux and Lionhead Studios, this game has certainly been something fresh and new.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just firing this beast up, and blasting some bad guys without a care in the world feels very refreshing.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game is average-looking but the sound is nicely blended into the action, which is what the music should be – an addition to the game not a detraction.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    For a true PC RTS to surpass the lazy day couch and button mash of a console classic, it must be fun! Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns is.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Contains all the elements of a classic but foolishly falls short in vital areas. The overall quality does remain however and can keep a gamer involved for weeks, though not without side effects.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    A standard console port, which does not offer any improvements over its N64 incarnation. A mid-mission save function would have been nice, since some of the missions are so tough you may never want to attempt them again once they’ve been conquered.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A different sort of game, one where story dominates the action, but in this case to a fault.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Stupid Invaders requires amoral behavior to complete – you’ll kill more than a few people, including Santa – some of which is fun to watch.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Oni
    With all the good aspects that Oni has it’s amazing that the action can get a bit "samey."
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for something new though, don’t expect it here.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    A great add-on for fans of the Quake series and multiplayer mayhem. This is a must have for the frag fanatic.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    A spectacular game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    A great game. The humour is consistent right from the start and nearly always borders on ridiculous, which is a nice parry to the action.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    New players to the genre might be put off by the learning curve and difficulty level, but if they stick with it (and practice) they will start to have fun. Serious players will like the chance to sink their teeth into a good turn-based game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    A "gateway" game. It’s friendly enough for first time players, but it’s got all the things to keep you playing and become a hardcore racer. (It’s even got options to show you the best trajectory and supply driving tips.) But even the hardcore simmer will find F1RC a challenge and realistic.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Probably the best game-play design that I've seen in years; the game play is twitchy - if you're a purist you're going to have a conniption playing this.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The combination of style, wit, creativity, spycraft, cool locations, great gadgets and the overall sense of fun make this one a must have for FPS fans and a recommended game for casual gamers.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This is what an adventure game should be: easy to look at, great puzzles and sound, simple interaction, humour, solid writing and the power to transport the player somewhere else for some fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SE4 biggest strength is the ability to flip a variety of options before the game even starts.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It looks amazing. But this game isn’t just a pretty face, the deep gameplay and replay value catapult this title head and shoulders above the crowd.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While it is creepy, and does have a solid story the mixed presentation and weak controls mar the experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    This the most frightening game I’ve ever played. This is due to two factors: the light-sourcing and the sound.

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