Cynamite's Scores

  • Games
For 614 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 73% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 23% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: 100 LittleBigPlanet
Lowest review score: 30 Tornado
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 17 out of 614
614 game reviews
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With a gripping fighting system, lots of diversity and a great atmosphere, Batman: Arkham City is one of the best superhero games out there. Some may even say it is one of the best games of all time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Age 2 is a great RPG for PC and consoles, but it lacks a bit of complexity.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Graphics-wise, Battlefield 3 rocks. But not only are the visuals stunning. With a nice campaign and one of the best multiplayer modes out there, Battlefield 3 makes Call of Duty look old.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Age 2 is a great RPG for PC and consoles, but it lacks a bit of complexity.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Go, NfS! I had serious doubts about this one, but it delivers like a Porsche.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The controls don't feel as dynamic as on the Playstation 3 but the game bursts with content and the story is just brilliant. Fans of the series should not miss MGS: Peacewalker.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you can’t wait to run to the next store and buy Mass Effect now, you should be aware of one thing: Its luxurious graphics need a luxurious PC.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brütal Legend comes with many cool ideas and a great soundtrack. Nevertheless, the boss fights could be more challenging and the controls are sometimes annoying.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Left 4 Dead proves that zombies don’t have to be dumb and slow! The game’s definite pro is its brilliant versus mode. The campaign mode is nice to have, but nothing more.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The open-world racer convinced us with its extensive tuning part and sophisticated graphics. Only the missions and events could offer more variation.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Heavy Rain is thoroughly unusual. Rarely before, a game has been as emotionally haunting as this one. Furthermore, the replay value is very high, because of the different endings.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Napoleon: Total War doesn't topple Empire: TW, but the new setting sets you back in the Napoleon Wars. The game is really worth a look.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kickass jumps and stunts as well as fun optimized courses bring you pure racing action. Some more gameplay modes would have made it a real hit.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Faster, Harder, Fisher. The new Splinter Cell is more action-oriented and offers an atmospheric presentation and high tension. Some will miss the traditional stealth gameplay, others welcome the fresh ideas.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The horror genre has a new king: Dead Space excels in all disciplines - whether it’s playability, atmosphere, tension or presentation. An absolute must-have for all horror- and action-fans.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Chrono Trigger rightfully climbs to the olymp of roleplaying games. Charming graphics, great story and a neat combat system make this classic an instant hit on the NDS!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just Cause 2 is a good, but not perfect mixture of GTA and Boiling Point. It offers a huge playground for every action gamer - supported by beautiful graphics.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Street Fighter IV doesn’t have the potential to dethrone genre kings like the Smash Bros. or Soul Calibur. Still, it’s a great game and one of the best Beat’em Ups out there.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Who’s the Daddy? You are - if you choose to play this brilliant action game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The F.E.A.R. series is top notch when it comes to digital horror. Very good sequel of a horror classic.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crysis is a great shooter and brings the current generation to its limits. The visuals offered are some of the best you will ever see and the gameplay doesn't lack behind. You won't be disappointed.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crysis is a great shooter and brings the current generation to its limits. The visuals offered are some of the best you will ever see and the gameplay doesn't lack behind. You won't be disappointed.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game to date.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I’m happy for you Pro Evo, and I’mma let you finish, but FIFA World Cup 2010 is the greatest Soccer-Simulation of all time. Excellent atmosphere and lots of improvements make FIFA the champion.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For those who never experienced Ocarina: Play this visually enhanced version. For those who already played it, there is little incentive to do it again on the 3DS, since there is nothing new.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is a pretty good mixture between a complex simulation and an action-based racer thanks to its compelling presentation.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I never knew it, but there's a killer beast inside me! And all it took was Fight Night Round 4: Stunning graphics, a thrilling soundtrack and a challenging career mode make this game an intense experience!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Great visuals, nice controls and electrifying action - That's how it's supposed to be. Granted, it’s not an innovation masterpiece but it delivers some great hours of fun.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Codemasters celebrates the racing circus with such enthusiasm that the gamer can’t resist. This game is surprisingly well done.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Perfectly staged WWII shooter with impressive audio-visual quality. Nevertheless, we want a new, refreshing scenario for the sequel!
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 10 is the reference for license-driven soccer. Intriguing gameplay, brilliant graphics and the huge amount of different modes are driving the series towards perfection.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Skate 3 is an (almost) perfect skateboard simulation. It eliminates many failures of its predecessor such as the bad walking controls. The skating is easy to learn and the create-a-park editor extends the experience. Well done!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Why do cars, pedestrians and the menu structure still have to be so annoying? Nevertheless it’s a great sequel and arguably the best skating game out there.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Looking for errors in this game is pretty hard, but the sluggish controls and small AI quirks prevent Empire: Total War from scoring perfect. Still, it’s a feast for every strategist.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crash and burn! Split/Second is action-packed and furious fun with a cool 'Powerplay' feature making it possible for you to cause gigantic explosions. This is the legitimate successor of Burnout! It's only obvious weakness is the spare multiplayer mode.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dawn of Discovery is very complex, but has a boring campaign. The interface is a bit confusing and there is no multiplayer mode. Still, it’s a great strategy game but not as good as the predecessor.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brütal Legend comes with many cool ideas and a great soundtrack. Nevertheless, the boss fights could be more challenging and the controls are sometimes annoying.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game up to date.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Even though it couldn't quite hold up to our expectations, Mafia 2 is a great game which is driven by the narrative. This is a big plus in a gaming world where deep, believable characters are the exception, not the rule. If you want a truly cinematic experience, go out and buy the game - you won't be disappointed.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Go, NfS! I had serious doubts about this one, but it delivers like a Porsche.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    No doubt – Mass Effect 2 for PS3 is one of the best RPGs ever made. But compared to the older X360- and PC-versions, the differences are minimal.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fall of the King! Although PES 2009 is better than its predecessor, it loses the duel against an extremely strong FIFA 09.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game up to date.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just Cause 2 is a good, but not perfect mixture of GTA and Boiling Point. It offers a huge playground for every action gamer - supported by beautiful graphics.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The F.E.A.R. series is top notch when it comes to digital horror. Very good sequel of a horror classic.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Codemasters celebrates the racing circus with such enthusiasm that the gamer can’t resist. This game is surprisingly well done.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shogun 2 is the best game in the award-winning series! It looks fantastic and the campaign is really good. The AI isn't the greatest though.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The controls of Dawn of Discovery are pretty good and the exploration of the beautiful world makes lots of fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Risen is a great RPG with only minor flaws. A worthy sequel to the Gothic series.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    All the pieces merge into one big picture, though it's not everyone's piece of cake to fiddle around with the quite complex editor.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    What a great add-on. Bad Company 2 has already been able to grab more of my attention than Modern Warfare 2 ever could. Although in Vietnam, there aren't any gameplay changes or balance tweaks, but when i'm playing on the well designed maps, it feels kind of different – very nice! Moreover, the atmosphere is extraordinary, especially because of the sound.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    What a great add-on. Bad Company 2 has already been able to grab more of my attention than Modern Warfare 2 ever could. Although in Vietnam, there aren't any gameplay changes or balance tweaks, but when i'm playing on the well designed maps, it feels kind of different – very nice! Moreover, the atmosphere is extraordinary, especially because of the sound.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The humor of Battlefield Bad Company 2 makes you laugh and the thrilling action makes you shiver – Great game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Whoever enters Albion is going to find heaps of fun. The game draws a charming, coherent and above all extremely humorous fantasy world. Neither core nor casual, simply good!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    L.A. Noire is a fascinating interactive thriller that will suck you in with its story. With its fresh gameplay, L.A. Noire stands out from many other games that lack this kind of innovation.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Perfectly staged WWII shooter with impressive audio-visual quality. Nevertheless, we want a new, refreshing scenario for the sequel!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    L.A. Noire is a fascinating interactive thriller that will suck you in with its story. With its fresh gameplay, L.A. Noire stands out from many other games that lack this kind of innovation.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We enjoyed PES 2010's slower pacing, but FIFA 10 is slightly better. Especially FIFA's extensive licenses are missing from PES 2010.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is a pretty good mixture between a complex simulation and an action-based racer thanks to its compelling presentation.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    CD Projekt has delivered a truly epic RPG, that seems perfect with the exception of some very minor annoyances such as the AI.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    No matter weather you are a professional player or beginner: everyone will enjoy this game with its beautiful cars.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Action game Bayonetta lavishly provides ravishing graphics and a bunch of fearsome enemies.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Go, NfS! I had serious doubts about this one, but it delivers like a Porsche.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I never knew it, but there's a killer beast inside me! And all it took was Fight Night Round 4: Stunning graphics, a thrilling soundtrack and a challenging career mode make this game an intense experience!
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    2004, back when Gran Turismo PSP was announced, is a long time ago. Gran Turismo PSP delivers, but it doesn't fulfill our enormous expectations.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 10 is the reference for license-driven soccer. Intriguing gameplay, brilliant graphics and the huge amount of different modes are driving the series towards perfection.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Codemasters celebrates the racing circus with such enthusiasm that the gamer can’t resist. This game is surprisingly well done.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fall of the King! Although PES 2009 is better than its predecessor, it loses the duel against an extremely strong FIFA 09.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Very extensive add-on for the western game, with an enjoyable new scenario, new items and an unbeatable sense of humour. But in comparison to the original game, the story is too simple and the controls in melee combat are annoying.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Why do cars, pedestrians and the menu structure still have to be so annoying? Nevertheless it’s a great sequel and arguably the best skating game out there.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The landscape is unbelievably beautiful, the battles are full of action. But why doesn’t the PvP ranking work? Where are quests for high-level character? Somewhere in Age of Conan rests the great World-of-Warcraft-killer. It’s time to wake up!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just Cause 2 is a good, but not perfect mixture of GTA and Boiling Point. It offers a huge playground for every action gamer - supported by beautiful graphics.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A very good port of a brilliant game with improved graphics and smooth gameplay . Unfortunately you have to stay connected to the internet due to Ubisoft’s anti-piracy protection.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The horror genre has a new king: Dead Space excels in all disciplines - whether it’s playability, atmosphere, tension or presentation. An absolute must-have for all horror- and action-fans.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It doesn't reinvent the genre. But it's more fun than ever to play the game in band mode.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Double Combos, Team-Matches and ten new Fighters – Super Street Fighter IV is an awesome and well-balanced Beat em Up that clearly beats standard Street Fighter IV.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super-realistic and complex simulation. A dream for every soccer fan.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metro 2033 is a well-scripted shooter in a highly atmospheric post apocalyptic world. Well done, THQ!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fall of the King! Although PES 2009 is better than its predecessor, it loses the duel against an extremely strong FIFA 09
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We enjoyed PES 2010's slower pacing, but FIFA 10 is slightly better. Especially FIFA's extensive licenses are missing from PES 2010.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Short, but fun experience in the Halo universe.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    At first glance, Dead Space 2 looks like its predecessor. But if you're looking at the fine details, this is an even better game than the original.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lots of action and stunning visuals, but fans of the earlier RE episodes could be disappointed by the lack of goose-bump moments.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    At first glance, Dead Space 2 looks like its predecessor. But if you're looking at the fine details, this is an even better game than the original.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Simply addictive and fun with surprising complexity for a casual game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The most authentic Formula 1 simulation to date – bravo, Codemasters!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fifa 12 may not be as well balanced as the predecessor, but the multitude of features compensates for that very well. A very good soccer simulation.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat has finally made the jump to the current console generation. And the result is a true Mortal Kombat offering great fights and even greater finishing moves.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat has finally made the jump to the current console generation. And the result is a true Mortal Kombat offering great fights and even greater finishing moves.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Coming with a slightly annoying 3D feature powered by nVidia 3d Vision, but beside this technical gimmick, there is not much difference from the Xbox 360 version – which is definitely not a bad thing!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Demon's Souls: Unbelievably hard and unbelievably satisfying at the same time. If you accomplish to get through your initial rage attacks, you will experience an outstanding action-RPG with a tense and dark atmosphere.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    One of the most authentic racing games of all time – unfortunately, not the best of all time. One of the things that holds it back is the sometimes unfair enemy AI.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    One of the most authentic racing games of all time – unfortunately, not the best of all time. One of the things that holds it back is the sometimes unfair enemy AI.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit reminds me of the first part of the assassin's creed-series. In general, the game is great, but it's missing variety and long-time motivation. Especially the number of time trials shouldn't have been this high. Races and pursuits are much more fun. The small amount of about 100 cars doesn't really matter, because all of them were done well, although some them have only 300 PS. Altogether, it's a great action-racing-game, but there is maybe more potential for Hot Pursuit 2.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit reminds me of the first part of the assassin's creed-series. In general, the game is great, but it's missing variety and long-time motivation. Especially the number of time trials shouldn't have been this high. Races and pursuits are much more fun. The small amount of about 100 cars doesn't really matter, because all of them were done well, although some them have only 300 PS. Altogether, it's a great action-racing-game, but there is maybe more potential for Hot Pursuit 2.

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