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
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Not only is The Last of Us technically brilliant, it has little things that just drag you further into the world. They are by no means important to the progression of the story of the game but the make the character seem more human and less one dimensional.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Graphics and ending aside Heroes of the Revolution a good game and one of the best turn based strategy games that you’ll find on iOS devices. For less than two pounds you’re getting a 4 – 6 hour campaign that once done can be played again due to the random mini missions.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall the War Thunder tank battles are great even at this early stage.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It’s difficult to recommend Light in its current state. It’s a fun game, but its so short and so easy that it doesn’t remotely justify its price.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The cute courses and the decent track design do enough to make it worth playing for a while till a better racing game comes along.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pineview Drive is a very atmospheric horror game. It ticks all the boxes for tension, atmosphere and makes you jump at all the right times. The only two things I found letting it down were the repetitiveness of searching the same rooms over and over again and the ending (which, in the interests of no spoilers I will not mention here) which didn’t feel like it lived up to the expectations of the rest of the game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A thoroughly enjoyable game and in a market bursting with puzzle platformers, it manages to shine bright and bring something truly unique to the table.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A really deep and powerfully hitting game. On the surface you have a rogue like puzzler, with simple pick and throw mechanics. But give it a few hours and you soon realise that it’s more than that; it explores the concept of loss, fear and self-preservation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    So many puzzle platformers suffer from issues like length and boring puzzles but The Swapper delivers on all fronts and then also adds an intriguing story with questions about morality and humanity that are incredibly interesting.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The entire game experience is very slick and you can tell a good amount of thought into the pool experience has gone into development to make it as genuine as possible.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yes, the game isn’t perfect but it’s a lot of fun.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For the price of £15 you get a game that rewards you with story and atmosphere, albeit a slight lacklustre combat experience and a game that is in need of updates adding more enemies and areas. Is it worth looking at this game? For certain. For me at least there are a number of unanswered questions that I need to resolve.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Oddworld New ‘n Tasty is the perfect example of what a remake should be; it keeps a fantastic game and just adds every conceivable thing to improve it. There are too many awesome little touches to mention.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Rise of the Dark Spark is a decent enough title, but its failing is that it changes too much. It’s nothing more than a shallow, poorly executed imitation of Fall of Cybertron.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A wonderful game. Very well designed and highly playable. The only thing letting it down (and this is probably merely a matter of taste) was the boss fights.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The writing is by far the most impressive thing about the game, but leaves you wondering what might have been. The deep character progression system leaves enough of an rpg aftertaste that you find yourself wishing you could explore Mars a bit more, talk to more NPCs and explore more options in those dialogues.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Duels 2015 lacks any of these fun Multiplayer formats which, to me, is it’s greatest weakness. But with a robust tutorial, a massive selection of cards and an emphasis on allowing the player the freedom to choose their own Decks, I still have to rate Duels 2015 as one of the strongest of the series.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a game that looks and sounds as good as Wayward Manor, it’s hard to believe that the gameplay was rushed giving hardcore gamers something to moan about.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you remember the good old days of 8bit arcade gaming then you should definitely be picking up Q*bert. The Rebooted mode is a relaxing break from the difficulty faced in the classic version, but you’ll always go back for more.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A slick combat system and beautiful visuals help blend with an unobtrusive yet uplifting musical score to make this a wonderful little title.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you like your platformers to be super-frustrating but ultimately rewarding and with a bass-banging, groovy soundtrack then Groove City is a must have for you. If, however, you’re prone to rage quits when the difficulty ramps up, you’ll want to give this one a pass.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Showtime! is a rather disappointing effort which is a pity as there are some neat touches in the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    As it stands, despite being a fun strategic tower defender, Rush for Glory is overpriced and generic.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In short, Mighty Adventure is a great wee game from a newly formed team and I look forward to their next offering.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It’s a melting pot of nostalgia, and the result is an amazingly well executed and polished title, which builds the mechanics of these other titles into something new.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The core of Nether – what it IS – hasn’t changed. It’s a game that requires your tender, loving care. It’s a seed; a seed with the potential to bloom into something beautiful and magnificent if you’re willing to get the right tools and put in all that work.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    All in all, if you’ve never played Guacamelee then this updated version is the one you should jump into, but fans of the original shouldn’t miss out on the Super Turbo Championship Edition either as it offers enough upgrades and content to stand apart and above what came before.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shattered Planet is on the right track, it does a lot of things right and with a bit more structure to the randomness it would be a highly enjoyable title.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Pro Cycling Manager Season 2014 is a very detailed and overwhelming managing game that only the most dedicated fans of professional cycling might enjoy, and I suppose that’s fine, given the niche.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite 3 is one of the most taxing and rewarding games you will play this year.

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