Console Monster's Scores

  • Games
For 921 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 59% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Dark Souls
Lowest review score: 10 Crash Time 5 - Undercover
Score distribution:
921 game reviews
    • 77 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    EA Sports have achieved moderate success with their first step into the MMA space providing a game that plays well and contains some promising features that give incentive to dedicated play, however it unfortunately falls short by failing to introduce the player to the game's complexities and missing core issues such as player disconnects cutting stat tracking short.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the game does itself damage by having very little depth and running out of new tracks long before you have even considered being satisfied.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Risk: Factions takes all that is great about the fifties board game and thrusts it in to modern videogame - it's a worthy effort and a decent addition to XBLA; you should at least give the trial version a go.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, Soul Calibur V is a great fighting title. While the campaign could be majorly improved on, the improvements to the gameplay, the in-depth "Creation" game mode and the good online game modes make this a must purchase for fans of the series.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    If you are after just the single player experience then you could easily complete this game in a matter of hours; but those hours are thoroughly enjoyable ones.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even as I come to the end of the review, I’m still pondering whether Banjo-Kazooie is worth the 1200 Microsoft Points tag. Yes you get a fun-filled adventure which many players will enjoy, but the lack of replayability is an off-putting factor.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Shadows of the Damned doesn't quite hit the heights of either Suda51 or Mikami's history, but as long as you're willing to accept the sometimes vulgar humour there's an experience well worth its weight, and comes to a clever climax finale around the 10-12hour mark that leaves me hoping there's enough demand to warrant a sequel.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    All-in-all Crysis 3 is a great package, despite burning bright half as long. It may have not been exactly what all the fans wanted, but it does a great job of trying to appease as many as it can without sacrificing too much. Add to this a decent, if not groundbreaking multiplayer suite and you have a solid FPS that is more than worth a look.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you’re a fan of fighting games then Final Fight: Double Impact is sure to make a positive impact on you.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Out of the three titles I found MotorStorm Apocalypse to be the weakest of them all. I'd admit, it is brave for its developers to take this new approach to the franchise but as a result I feel the game as a whole has been harmed, but not in an apocalyptic way, as there is still some good to come out of this game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Everything about Sonic Generations oozes excellence and while some of the traditional annoyances remain, it is hard to deny the crazy speeds and pure enjoyment Sonic's latest adventures reveal.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Super fast, Still beautiful.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Overall, Tomb Raider: Anniversary features an age old style of gameplay that is beginning to struggle against the test of time.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Being an “achievement addict” when I first got my hands on the list, I was more-or-less drooling... OK, that was a slight over-exaggeration but they are one of the best achievement lists I have seen.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dungeon Defenders may not be everyone's cup of tea but for those willing to give it a chance, they will have a rich game that will last quite some time if you intend to experience each class to its fullest. With a hefty price tag of 1200 Microsoft Points, some may be put off but with so many short arcade titles out there these days, it's good to finally see something that will actually be worth your money.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Solder-X 2: Final Prototype is a very novice friendly entry into the shooter genre, yet at the same time it is able to cater to the veterans of this type of game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An intense, realistic, first person shooter that will bring gamers as close to war as they’ll ever want to experience. It’s been an Eight year wait for Dragon Rising, but man was it worth it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Red Alert 3 adds some welcome changes that really add to the C&C formula.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Despite a poor multiplayer, Doom II really is a great game and if you have never played a Doom title before I urge you to try it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    All-in-all Double Fine's Costume Quest is rather straightforward on paper, but it's the excellence of the game's design that brings it to life and gives the world around you character.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Only a few games have managed to make a console RTS work. EndWar is not one to add to this pile. It is fun in places and the voice command is a nice addition, but in it's current state it just doesn't seem all that enjoyable.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for something different from the usual Halo, Gears of War and Call of Duty titles, then Metro 2033 is definitely one to consider.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    So if you own a Kinect, and you aren't playing Zumba seven days a week, The Gunstringer is a game you shouldn't pass up. With its lowered retail price and accurate controls, the game delivers on the Kinect's promise of an innovative and fun game experience. With the only flaws being the length and 'sitting' mode, The Gunstringer is a game all Kinect owners should try.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, UNO Rush is a worthy sequel to UNO. Despite some of the changes taking a bit of time to get used to, give the title a chance and you’ll fall in love, just like you did before.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Project Origin is a fantastic FPS experience in it's own right. While there is no amazing innovation, the game works at a satisfying pace keeping you engaged throughout. Eeery atmosphere, fantastically grotesque surroundings and great enemy AI to boot, F.E.A.R 2 is a title well worth your attention.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It is a solid Japanese arcade fighter, but only for the hardcore fans.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    To sum up A World of Keflings is a step up in class from A Kingdom for Keflings.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, Just Dance 4 is a great addition to the series. While it's not much of an upgrade on its predecessor, this is a title that will not fail to get people on their feet to dance at a house party. This is the most fun you will have in multiplayer with Kinect and a great stocking-filler this Christmas.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    So if you dabble in the Zumba arts from time to time, Zumba Fitness – Core is a perfect game to compliment your normal lessons and for getting your gamer friends to laugh at you.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Of course, if you are interested in poker this game will certainly interest you, but for those of you like myself who have hardly played poker and don't understand the rules, I can assure you this is a whole lot of fun!

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