Cubed3's Scores

  • Games
For 4,058 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 39% higher than the average critic
  • 10% same as the average critic
  • 51% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 7.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 68
Highest review score: 100 Guacamelee! 2
Lowest review score: 0 The Letter
Score distribution:
4058 game reviews
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There's definitely fun to be had here, but there are a few issues holding this former mobile title back from being really great.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Breast-size slider or not, Xenoblade Chronicles X is a game worthy of every RPG fan's attention.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokémon Picross succeeds flawlessly with its goal of making an easily accessible Picross title with additional appeal for people who are used to the puzzles.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FAST Racing Neo isn't a great game merely because the genre is lacking, it actually stands out on its own merits as a fantastic racer and a must buy for anyone who has been waiting years for a new game from the F-Zero or WipEout mould.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Despite the occasional clunkiness in battles, there is a well-developed battle system lurking beneath the surface that really just needed a bit more polish. Unfortunately, there's a lot of crippling little details between the battles, systems, and presentation that add up to a very lukewarm start for the series outside of Japan.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's one of the best 2D platformers currently on the market and a fantastic example of an indie hit.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yo-Kai Watch is definitely an all-ages RPG. Everything from the dialogue to the battle system feels very light-hearted, and that's definitely not a bad thing.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It tries to set itself up for a grand adventure, but comes across as plodding and aggravating for the first several hours. While not an absolute deal breaker, it does make for a hard sell for those who aren't totally committed to the series.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars Pinball: the Heroes Within is the best pack of DLC tables released so far. It features possibly the best tables yet in the Star Wars Pinball series, including some of the most stunningly looking ones too, but also offering more content for the same price than the previously released Balance of the Force pack.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rodea the Sky Soldier proved it could soar on the Wii; it is just a shame that it will be doomed to obscurity.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Nintendo Badge Arcade is the bare minimum of what could be sold as a game. It is a watered down digital crane game at the price of a full-sized one with physical prizes.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While not a narrative that would be found in a larger-scale RPG, the story is engaging enough to make keeping track of all the various factions and personalities not only worthwhile, but entertaining.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    What remains on 3DS is still very much a good and enjoyable experience for sure, granted that the user manages to get used to the cumbersome control scheme.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is a throwback and shows that gamers have not forgotten how fun it is to play games in the same room as others.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash should, quite frankly, not exist. It is an embarrassment with next to no content, absolutely no strategy involved, and feels like a blatant cash grab more than anything.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Brainseed Factory has pieced together a fantastically atmospheric ride, filled to the brim with engaging word-jumble brainteasers and supremely tight run-and-jump mechanics. Once that old grey matter kicks into gear, planning solutions ahead of time, so as to be able to focus more on the extremely accurate leaps and bounds required, will become second nature.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For $14.99, Dementium Remastered is a bit steep for a game that is pretty short and has very little replay value.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Skylanders SuperChargers is the best in the series yet and proves that LEGO Dimensions and Disney Infinity still have a yardstick to reach.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For anyone who hasn't experienced the colourful world of Toki Tori before, it's hard to not recommend this version, especially due to the fact that its price is similar to an espresso at Costa.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If it may not succeed at making the now-classic and well-known story of Dragon Ball Z very interesting through its artistic choices, Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden does succeed at making players feel in control of the action and giving a good sense of thrill to whoever plays it in the actual battles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dragon Fantasy: The Volumes of Westeria may have been a hit on iOS, but on a dedicated gaming handheld it's totally out of its league, offering mechanics far too outdated to be considered engaging these days.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This line of 3D Classics has been a great tribute to retro gaming, so far serving up 3D enhanced versions of some of the finest titles in SEGA's large catalogue of wonderful games, and, naturally, gives new fans a try at discovering them for the first time.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Rodea the Sky Soldier is simply a game that really needed more time, and a course correction. A lot of promising concepts are seen and experienced throughout, but the flying and Sonic homing-style combat would have been executed so much better with a bit more polish.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As questionable as some of the outside marketing practises are, Disney Infinity 3.0 stands above all its competitors in the toy-gaming genre. What cannot be questioned is that Disney has control over some of the most loved and sought after licenses.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The enjoyment of Etrian Mystery Dungeon will be very much dependent on how much a player enjoys the core experience of repeated dungeon excursions.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    All in all, Stella Glow is a strong story that puts a clever twist on the tactical RPG format.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians is not a bad game, just a boring one.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Honestly, Canvaleon a pretty good game, with some solid presentation and gameplay, but it's slightly let down by a lack of conveyance and a devilish difficulty.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Any fan of puzzle games would be well advised to pick up Ninja Usagimaru: The Gem of Blessings, but moving blocks around can only provide so much entertainment, even with a variety of movement options and tools available.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Perhaps one day Fatal Frame will be in better hands, but for now Maiden of Black Water ranks as one of the better horror games to come out in a long time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is a disappointing entry in the long-running series.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Dimensions is filled with promise, but the paywalls and the requirement to regularly interact in-game massively impact upon the final product.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With a substantial amount of content to unlock, it's hard to go wrong picking this one up.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Some issues, such as the frame rate and the environmental hazard glitch, could, perhaps, be resolved with a patch. However, the reliance on trial-and-error design and the harsh spikes in difficulty found in the last third of the game are likely to be too trying for most gamers.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Chronus Arc may not be anywhere near as desirable as some of the other latest RPG releases, but for the price, it still manages to deliver a somewhat enjoyable traditional and recognisable Japanese role-playing experience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It might be a little on the short end of the spectrum for the price, but the replayability offered compensates for the fact that it is not a terribly long game.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is not the best Chibi-Robo - it is not even that great of a 2D side-scroller or platformer, either.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Quiet Collection had the potential to be a great title, but a number of questionable design choices steer it away from being an essential purchase.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Playing through the same levels over and over again to the same grating music can only stay tolerable for so long.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quirky indie puzzle games these days seem to be a dime a dozen, and every Humble Bundle seems to come with eight new ones for the price of a nickel and two buttons.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Samurai Defender is not worth buying, especially not on the 3DS where it has a $3.99 price tag. Perhaps for 99 cents (or nothing at all, for that matter) it could actually be a worthwhile, yet tedious, distraction.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Great mechanics, great graphics, good music, and a solid story don’t outweigh the steep difficulty and reliance on level-grinding.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ultimately, it's not quite worth the buy for anyone.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With some decent level design and a good few challenging tasks at hand, Bike Rider DX2: Galaxy is still a moderately fun way to kill a few spare minutes.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    On the whole, it's fair to say that most spin-offs are doomed to live in the shadow of their more popular source materials. Even so, Happy Home Designer did have the potential to stand on its own two legs - the sole ingredient needed to confirm that fact being the element of fun, which it sadly lacks.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gotcha Racing is certainly worth considering, perhaps as a light time waster to some, but more appropriately as a way to invest a lot of time in building the perfect car to rise through the ranks.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    What Itagaki and his team have created isn't exactly a masterpiece, but it does showcase some innovative ideas, and that's why anyone who possesses interest in it shouldn't hesitate to pick it up.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's easily recommendable to puzzle obsessives and fans of Portal's atmospheric storytelling, but it fails to stand out in its own market.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Runbow is simply a pleasant and enjoyable game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    At a very basic level, the concept of My Zoo Vet Practice 3D is fine, but not enough thought has been put into how to extend the concept into an enjoyable game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    Between the stupid and inconsistent design, absurdly short amount of content, and levels that end up frustrating for all the wrong reasons, this is not worth any degree of money at all.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Underneath it all is a rhythm game that may not be as challenging as some of its famous console counterparts, but the ability to take it anywhere and play hassle-free more than makes up for this, and the game can get challenging in its own right—although this, like almost everything else in here, is entirely up to the player.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    That said, this latest classic revamp on the 3DS eShop is certainly a enjoyable and it's tremendously rewarding to finally overcome its challenges.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For all its drawbacks in terms of relying on the gamer to actually put in the effort to enjoy the experience, Super Mario Maker is a fresh approach to the old 'RPG Maker' mould, taking the key elements that any 'build-a-game' title requires and then making sure that there are sufficient in-built goodies to give those less inclined to while away the hours making new content a sense of value for money.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The real shame about Dragon Fantasy: The Volumes of Westeria is that it actually has some good ideas and is decently and competently made; it's just not the best written.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is a very competent brawler, with numerous refinements over its predecessor and a lot more content, making it the better game overall, by far.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It doesn't do much wrong: it controls well, the music is nice enough, the visuals, while not impressive, do look clean. It gets the action going, yet it fails to capture the attention because it's too repetitive and not engaging enough.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wii U owners hungry for Metroid Prime's atmosphere or Monkey Island's puzzle solving really can't go wrong with this one.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For those who love adventure games with a splash of action and platforming, it is definitely worth checking out. Likewise, fans of the original will be pleased to know that, other than the visuals getting an upgrade, the game itself remains identical to that of the PS2 version.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With some polish, Factotum could have become a decent puzzle game.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    It's not clear whether Arc System Works was aiming for a 2D Batman: Arkham Asylum with swords and fell way short; if they were aiming for a straightforward beat 'em up and were distracted by the swords (since, evidently, any game with swords must contain a levelling system); or whether they pulled idea balls out of the manatee tank.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mercenaries Saga 2 is designed with fans of turn-based strategy games in mind. It doesn't push the genre to its limits or even offer anything particularly new, but it's a solid addition nonetheless.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Karous: The Beast of Re:Eden is fun in small doses, at least until the extreme difficulty destroys what remained of the entertainment value.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kung Fu FIGHT! is a worthy little time waster that does not insult the intelligence of the customer and manages to actually deliver a solid product for a low price.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wind-Up Knight 2 is well above the competition of temple runners, but it doesn't pack the weight of a more standardised release.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    Endless Golf is probably one of the worst games to be released on a Nintendo console.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Atlus doesn't reinvent the Etrian Odyssey wheel with 2 Untold, but it does build on what made the first release so much fun, without making any readily apparent sacrifices.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    3D Streets of Rage 2 on Nintendo 3DS eShop improves upon its roots in numerous ways - better combat, better performance, larger sprites.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It clearly has its flaws, and pretty standout ones at that, and the overall atmosphere of the game is a bit too far into the cliché area of the JRPG genre, and yet, it has its moments where it shines.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A delightful knitted theme makes Yoshi's Woolly World a true joy to play, as everything from Yoshi and his various abilities, to the landscapes and elemental hazards, is beautifully rendered.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It has a lot going for it with its gorgeous aesthetics and authentic presentation. It even has a couch co-op mode, and the few times the game does have things to do in it, there is some legitimate involvement. Too bad these moments are too far apart, and the more vulgar qualities of Never Alone are the most apparent, such as the buggy AI, barren level design and lacking gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    Don't Crash should be skipped and is not even worth buying as a novelty so-bad-it's-good type game.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This is a very rough and slapped together product and if bought at the introductory lower price, it is at least fair.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Whilst it may not be as polished as most games on the system, it's definitely worth checking out for anyone craving some hack 'n slash action on their 3DS.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The games are simple and fun to play for audiences of all ages and sizes, for fans of Jurassic Park or the LEGO games in general, LEGO Jurassic World is a must pick up.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    At its low price it comes highly recommended to people looking for a pure arcade experience on their console that is not pinball.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    While it is a ho-hum entry in the Zen Pinball oeuvre, this is still worth the low price, since the game is competent and isn't insulting. It is, however, unimaginative and kind of cheap considering the tie-in property it is attached to.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although slower-paced than the likes of After Burner, and less flashy at first glance, 3D Thunder Blade offers a more varied selection of environments and more visual details making the setting of the game more visually appealing, if not by the sensations it provides.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Minor issues aside, this is a great pick-up-and-play title for fans of shooters and even fast-paced action games in general.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Its simple design and perfectly-balanced difficulty level mean that it's sure to resonate with players of all skill levels, and whether it's being chipped away at during morning commutes or digested in its entirety over a weekend, Qbby's tale shows that a minimalistic game can be just as satisfying as a triple-A title.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although Puzzle & Dragons veterans will likely find little to keep their interest over the mobile game, it's a superb standalone puzzle title for the wider audience, and will likely be the gateway to the mobile version for many.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Guiding Kirby around each world in Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush is a true delight thanks to fluid controls, innovative gameplay and magnificent audio and visual presentation.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nintendo have taken a risk with a new and original concept, particularly within a difficult market to crack. Effortlessly charming, compelling and a solid start to what may well become one of the company's regular franchises.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's not enough originality to make this an amazing game, but the amount of spirit put into what it does offer, coupled with the depth of the cooking system and the volume of gameplay time makes this a solid RPG and a fun simulator.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There are a lot of classic RPGs out there on PSN and the Wii U's eShop and many of them are definitely worth playing, but Alphadia Genesis is not one of those - unless there is an insatiable desperation for a turn-based RPG, that is.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    By no means is Funk of Titans a bad game, but it's not the kind of game that will be remembered for much beyond its absurd story and ridiculous mini-game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although there is a quality campaign to be enjoyed, it is little more than a way to unlock all the factions, units, abilities, and spells to be used in the skirmish modes, because the skirmishing is where Swords & Soldiers II really shines.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Check Nihilumbra out if feeling deprived of some 2D platforming on Wii U, but it is a forgettable experience.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Steven Jenkins does have some interesting ideas and he really should continue developing more because High Strangeness does show promise. Perhaps with a bit more careful planning and more focused management, he can deliver a game that satisfies all his narrative goals, since this seems surprisingly rushed.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    Scoring SDK Paint is difficult, because it delivers exactly what it promises when it isn't busy crashing. In all likelihood, the software simply wasn't play tested properly; HullBreach Studios probably just ensured that the paint aspect functioned and released it.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Midnight feels like a quick and dirty port of Angry Birds, reminiscent of the Atari 2600 port of Pac-Man. In fact, that is the best way to describe Midnight.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's simply a game, and one that doesn't offer much to do.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Some of its shortcomings are due to limitations placed by the story or the system hardware, but although the Attack on Titan formula isn't exactly designed for gaming, Humanity in Chains is a solid attempt at it.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bloo Kid 2 is a good old school platformer that offers replayability and well-designed stages and bosses.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's a strong story with fun characters, clever tactical RPG and choice-based visual novel gameplay, an interesting, apocalyptic setting rich with Japanese culture, and plenty of replay value.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For the fun gameplay alone, Iron Combat: War in the Air comes highly recommended. The learning curve is not too steep and it's a joy to play. However, it's not without a few flaws, so it is unlikely to appeal to everybody.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    To sum up, psyscrolr is a very bad game that can be fixed with some extra effort.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Steampunk fans and those that love strategy titles in general should certainly strongly consider this.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Proun+ is a very artistic and creative "racing" title.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Story of Seasons is a very run of the mill farming sim. It doesn't elevate the genre and it is a very long and tedious endeavour.

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