CalmDownTom's Scores

  • Games
For 204 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 12% same as the average critic
  • 36% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Lowest review score: 10 Natural Doctrine
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 204
  2. Negative: 20 out of 204
204 game reviews
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The original Shelter had me instantly replaying it, just to see if I could keep my babies alive. This time though, despite the bigger levels and excellently-crafted simple gameplay, I put the game down. It’s worth experiencing, but on this evidence the Lynx will flourish in wolf-free Britain.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In short bursts, or for younger gamers, Gravity Ghost is worth a look, but considering the style and polish applied to such a basic central concept, I’m far more excited to play Ivy Games next game rather than this one.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It is a great game that makes its simplicity work for it. It doesn’t try too hard to do anything spectacular, but I can only respect that. The gameplay is easy enough for new people to pick up and play and it is strangely gratifying to watch your horde galavant through enemy land with ease.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Switch Galaxy Ultra is a fun game to play in small bursts. When you are whizzing through the tracks at great speed it is exhilarating. However, it loses its focus when it adds gameplay barriers that detract from the quick paced nature of the game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    République is a game made with clear direction and passion, and is largely competent in matters of gameplay. Remastered is a good upscale that adds clarity and control, but loses something of what made the original sparkle. To me, the iOS version holds a slight edge because the concept works better in that context.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I don’t want to sound too down on Sunless Sea. Sadly though, it’s one of those games that I respect and appreciate more than I enjoy and one that I find it easier to recommend than to actually play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It’s certainly one of the smaller DLCs that’s been released for Crusader Kings II, a game that still stands strong despite being three years old. However, if you like to focus more on the roleplaying side of the game then the Way of Life expansion will add a lot of fun to your game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unlike some of the recent expansions to Crusader Kings II (Charlemagne/Rajas of India), the Art of War doesn’t add a huge amount of content to the game in terms of replayablity.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Not a game that you’d play at length every day, but certainly one you’d practice on until you are confident enough to challenge your friends.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Even after you strip away the high level of fanservice and questionable theme; for every aspect that I enjoyed such as the characters and voiceover, there were others that marred my experience such as the repetitive combat, irritating camera and repetitive mission structure. For those that can ignore these misgivings, there is an enjoyable game waiting to be played.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall I enjoyed the core battle system and upgrading of characters in BlackGuards 2, however the story was really mediocre and the characters just seemed pretty lifeless.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If this sounds like your type of football management game then dive right in. However, for an iOS football manager there are other solutions out there, especially if you are willing to pay for them. The far more in-depth Football Manager Handheld 2015 from Sports Interactive for example.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It really needs some rebalancing most of all, but the devs also need to give players more freedom.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It has all the makings of a solid game, yet is let down by some minor problems but I still feel that Lucid Games should be given a pat on the back for driving Geometry Wars into new territory.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    At its core, The Crew is one of the most ambitious games of the year. The problem is that the combination of bad design choices, poor performance and a certain lack of refinement also make it one of the biggest disappointments of the year.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of top down Zelda games and the Adventure Time cartoon then just get this game. The Adventure Time setting is perfect for this game genre.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you love ice cold sushi for breakfast and don’t mind playing a game on a handheld which is more suited to a home console, then this spin-off is worth a spin. If you’re looking for something new from a puzzle-platformer, avoid.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is a title that feels like it’s about 10 years older than it actually is. In the 40K universe, I’m pretty sure people get executed for failing their duties as spectacularly as this.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Silence of the Sheep is a great example of why there’s still life in 2D games. This game is a scary game that has some truly terrifying moments, stunning artwork and brilliant audio. However it is let down with some controls flaws such as the poorly implemented inventory, and some frustrating puzzles that will have you googling their solution.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is an action adventure game filled with zombies, poor punnery and a lack of feeling. I loved Escape Dead Island. It is short, with under 5 hours of playtime to complete the story, but I think it is definitely one to look out for.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It’s saddening that all of the effort the creators have put in to building such a quicky, charming visual style has gone to waste with such barebones gameplay, but the game’s low price and arcade-esque stylings may make it a nice little timekiller for some.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a PES game that vastly improves over the previous games, you’re in for serious disappointment.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Audio Defence – Zombie Arena is a very clever game that delivers on an interesting idea. It gives you a taste of the terrifying experience of being blind throughout the zombie apocalypse.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While the multiplayer will still be the main focus for many players of Advanced Warfare, the campaign gameplay is solid. Despite its short length (6ish hours). You may never play the campaign again, but you probably won’t forget it either.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite darkness being a horror game’s natural habitat, living so much in other game’s shadows limits The Evil Within from being the genre redefining classic it really should have been.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A pretty good game. It lacks any brilliant originality or unique spark to make it truly stand out from the crowd. When it’s not hampered by technical issues (it frequently crashed on me) and long loading screens, the game itself is quite fun, especially to play with friends. For the most part NS2 plays well and, while it doesn’t reinvent the wheel in any aspect, you could do a lot worse.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Were it not quite so repetitive I’d have liked this game a bit more and maybe scored it a bit higher.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It makes for a great entry-level experience for those looking to break in on the ground floor of tower-defence but if you’ve already dabbled with the genre – or played Castlestorm on last-gen consoles – then there may not be enough here for you.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    PvE for me is the real fun in Star Conflict.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Given that this game costs about the same as a can of juice and a chocolate bar, but will keep you entertained for way longer than either, I’d say your money was definitely better spent on Helix than on Mars.

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