Boomtown's Scores

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For 1,003 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 35% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 61% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 Halo 2
Lowest review score: 0 Limbo of the Lost
Score distribution:
1003 game reviews
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's not the prettiest looking game, and it does have some minor issues, but the motion controls make all the difference, they do take a bit of getting used to, but once you get the hang of them it really makes it feel authentic.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The tracks do a good job of combining a load of remarkably great songs with the simple fact that they were released in the same decade.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Frontlines isn't exactly an original game but it mostly succeeds at what it's attempting to do. As an online shooter it has plenty of legs and you're likely to have more fun here than in Quake Wars or the online portions of other shooters released recently.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The fairly patchy Wii functionality isn't enough to critically damage Marvel Ultimate Alliance but it's certainly something many developers will have to work on. It should make the inevitable sequel something to look forward to.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s not a perfect port, however, but much like my breakfast this morning it’s still good enough to keep you planted on the sofa for a few hours and bask in its goodness.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There have been many games of this type, but Samurai Warriors is undoubtedly the best.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A fantastically deep strategy game. This is good news for fans of this genre and particularly for fans of Europa Universalis. However, it brings little new to the genre and re-uses an old and tired engine.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's clearly a bright future for the franchise, though it's perhaps time EA let the team take a few risks - let more folks than just Americans play - perhaps give us a choice who we want to play as.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Front end presentation is pretty dreadful. The menu system, which you'll see plenty of as it is also used for levelling up, is a shoddy mess. It looks like something from ten years ago or placeholder graphics that the developer didn't have time to replace.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    But the problems with the game can be summed up in a mission to defend a factory, where failure meant game over rather than the continuation of the battle from that point on.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A puzzle game with a simple concept, but woven in a way that ensures its more than often, pretty darn addictive and challenging. It suffers from some dreary missions and generally repetitive nature, but overall, Remix is a pretty decent little puzzler worth checking out.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's rare to see a game with so much polish pull it off in gameplay terms too, but FIFA 07 really is a fantastic piece of work.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Beyond Divinity is like a rigged slot machine; you always win the same amount you put in, but the jackpot never comes. You’ll continue to play because you have nothing to lose, but it’s not as exciting.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pop Hits remains a solid addition to the series with a lot of great songs that you’ll know, and enjoy singing, but watch out for the style of singing you may require during some of the songs.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Of course, the game improves enough on the past titles in the series that it will appeal primarily to existing fans and they certainly won’t be disappointed.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    At the end of the day you get a pretty good game here, as mentioned it's an adaptation on Nintendo's classic Zelda series with a ninja theme, albeit a little dumbed down, but it's fun while it lasts.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There is tactical depth, but it’s more busywork than anything else, given that despite your choices, the game is still relatively easy.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a serious racer this isn’t for you, but if you just want some quick arcade style action this could be right up your street.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fast and fun once the controls are mastered.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The single-player is decent, but relies on its co-op functionality to pull you out of its twitchy gameplay troubles. If you can get around that, Combined Assault is worth sticking your head out in the firing line for.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a shame more effort wasn't put into this release as it just feels rushed and unfinished. The loading times alone are enough to make you want to give up and play something else instead.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There is a lot of retro fun here and if you only carry one UMD with you this is as good as any to keep you entertained.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The lack of variation with the missions, and with very few things we haven’t seen before, Scrapland tries admirably, but fails just short of the mark of being fully recommendable.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gratuitous Space Battles manages to strike a respectable balance between casual gaming and deep, engaging strategy.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A refreshing strategy experience.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A thrillingly tedious experience.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Forbidden Siren’s greatest strength is that it hints at depth, even giving brief unnerving glimpses, but it still fails to express itself well enough for many of us to understand, and for the rest of us to bother.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite some glaring issues with this game I still enjoyed it immensely. It's fun, addictive and relaxing.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's nothing new to see here and given the effort that Rockstar seems to have put into this title it seems that it knows it.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chaos League doesn't quite hit the mark because it fails to replicate what people most enjoy about sport - its unpredictable nature and the triumph of skill and control. By curbing its own ambitions, it's scored an own goal.
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