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
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Drown your enemies in their own blood and besiege hell itself!
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Age 2 is a great RPG for PC and consoles, but it lacks a bit of complexity.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The technology of the newest part of the fallout series is over aged and besides the hardcore mode and the reputation-system, the new features of New Vegas are manageable. But altogether, New Vegas is a successful new part and not just an add-on, with more than 100 hours of gaming, an interesting story and a new setting to explore.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unfortunately Riddick hasn't evolved much in the years since Escape from Butcher Bay, while the genre definitely has. Five year old gameplay doesn't compete well with next gen games, though Riddick still copes well.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tekken 6 is now available on the small screen and the results are pretty enjoyable.
    • 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
    • 100 Critic Score
    Everyone who likes Japanese RPG will love Final Fantasy 13.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Classical, colorful, challenging: Red Alert 3 offers only little new. Instead we get solid strategy, funny comic graphics and very pretty ladies.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game up to date.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    ModNation Racers is a fun-racer that actually makes fun at the beginning. The black humour and the great editor guarantee lots of amusement. But soon the enemy difficulty gets frustratingly high and the long-time motivation is missing due to weak multiplayer modes.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Enslaved is scoring with its motivating story, the good graphics and the enjoyable, but not challenging climbing passages. Sadly, the fights are unvaried and there is no multiplayer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    More routes, more jumps, less frustration! A few mini games, more race types and a few more gallons of adrenaline would be great for the third MotorStorm.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite its short story mode, Bleach: Dark Souls is a great Beat 'em up, because of its numerous fighters and a great multiplayer part.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A decent remake of a great game, the only thing missing is more content.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resistance Retribution offers a lot of highlights. Great conversion of a great franchise.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metro 2033 is a well-scripted shooter in a highly atmospheric post apocalyptic world. Well done, THQ!
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even with the lack of innovation, it's again fun to direct the little Patapons with music through the world.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Granted, the amount of virtual blood spilled in MadWorld may seem a little too much for the touchy ones, but the fun is there to back it up.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Birds of Prey is a great mixture of simulation and arcade. The missions get repetitive quickly, though.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Authentic controls and a variety of play modes stand against merely changed gameplay and graphics. For fans and rookies!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Elika and the Persian prince are like Lady Di and Prince Charles – the love dies abruptly. About a year ago we criticized Ubisoft Montreal for a lack of diversity. Back then it was about Assassin’s Creed, but the criticism is all the same.
    • 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!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though not perfect, there is lots of solid fun in it for fans.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unfortunately Riddick hasn't evolved much in the years since Escape from Butcher Bay, while the genre definitely has. Five year old gameplay doesn't compete well with next gen games, though Riddick still copes well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Authentic controls and a variety of play modes stand against merely changed gameplay and graphics. For fans and rookies!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    After the mediocre predecessors, Driver: San Francisco is a really good game, which offers a gripping story and lots of multiplayer modes.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resort demonstrates the MotionPlus upgrade perfectly and thus offers a decent multiplayer experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unfortunately Riddick hasn't evolved much in the years since Escape from Butcher Bay, while the genre definitely has. Five year old gameplay doesn't compete well with next gen games, though Riddick still copes well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though the AI may not be the smartest, playing around with the elements is a lot of fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Birds of Prey is a great mixture of simulation and arcade. The missions get repetitive quickly, though.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite the community feature it’s not Buzz at its best, but real fun if you bring friends along.
    • 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!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Okay, the new Tomb Raider adventure is not really innovative. But Lara has never looked so good before. The gameplay is smooth and the puzzles are great. But the stupid motorcycle trips, the camera and the senseless gadgets are fun-killers.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Red Steel 2 is a nice Japanese western with great controls. The Wii Motion Plus feels like a real sword, who needs a story?
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The crazy humor, the fresh game play, the strategic diversity and the wacky graphics make Ninja Town an insider tip.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Best thing is the hassle-free multiplayer. It offers great potential for fun fitness parties.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There are more highlights in the first two missions of Black Ops, then in Medal of Honor. The requirements of Treyarch seemed to be better, than in the past few years. They made an interesting setting. In addition, there's a nice zombie mode and an overwhelming multiplayer. No doubt, this is Treyarchs best Call of Duty ever!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Great atmosphere, but the game looks outdated and has some flaws.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Enslaved is scoring with its motivating story, the good graphics and the enjoyable, but not challenging climbing passages. Sadly, the fights are unvaried and there is no multiplayer.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    More than 60 fighters, six non-linear careers and nearly 50 match types. No other wrestling game has offered so much variety yet. Now I would like to see slightly refurbished graphics and no more clipping errors, then I would be in wrestling heaven.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nice japanese action game. Yakuza 3 lacks the diverse cars of the GTA series but provides a better combat system.
    • 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
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fascinating perspective-puzzler with stylish presentation and a high addiction-factor - unique!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though not perfect, there is lots of solid fun in it for fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Motivating until the very end thanks to Alex' many skills. However there could be more detail in the graphics, the side missions are repetitive, and the AI could be much better. All in all a fun game, though.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    After the mediocre predecessors, Driver: San Francisco is a really good game, which offers a gripping story and lots of multiplayer modes.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is astonishingly intricate and many details make it an adventure of a special kind. There's a lot to discover and experience in the spacious school of Hogwarts. Only the unclear tasks and the unsteady camera angles detract from the amusement.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Impossible is nothing – After Dead Space EA surprises us with another highly innovative game. The developers have formed something that no one has seen to date.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans are going to love it, but for everyone else this is just a good shooter with a different setting. But come on - who isn't a fan of the Ghostbusters?
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Help Brian and Gina to solve their last adventure - It's definitely worth the while.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The return of the realism is very welcome, but PES 2011 isn't yet as round as a football should be.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dragon Age 2 is a great RPG for PC and consoles, but it lacks a bit of complexity.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    More than 60 fighters, six non-linear careers and nearly 50 match types. No other wrestling game has offered so much variety yet. Now I would like to see slightly refurbished graphics and no more clipping errors, then I would be in wrestling heaven.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Motivating until the very end thanks to Alex' many skills. However there could be more detail in the graphics, the side missions are repetitive, and the AI could be much better. All in all a fun game, though.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overlord II is a good sequel. There are some nice locations and interesting missions. Overlord II is fun, because it´s good to be bad.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of the Guitar Hero franchise should have a look at Band Hero.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Silent Hill Shattered Memories is a special game, in which you don’t fight, you just run for your life. Not only Wii players looking for a nice thrill ride should have a look at this game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Impossible is nothing – After Dead Space EA surprises us with another highly innovative game. The developers have formed something that no one has seen to date.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Outstanding western-shooter, whose love for details, brilliant graphics and great variety make it an instant hit.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Strong survival horror game, but the controls could do better.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Motivating until the very end thanks to Alex' many skills. However there could be more detail in the graphics, the side missions are repetitive, and the AI could be much better. All in all a fun game, though.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the huge potential that slumbers within a snowboard legend and a global publisher hasn’t been used. Shaun White is something for the hardcore boarder – only the balance-board-controls truly have their unique feeling.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite its complicated start, Rune Factory rewards the player with a really charming role-playing experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    More than 60 fighters, six non-linear careers and nearly 50 match types. No other wrestling game has offered so much variety yet. Now I would like to see slightly refurbished graphics and no more clipping errors, then I would be in wrestling heaven.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It is very motivating to feel the progress while playing PES 2012, but it is also very frustrating that the progress comes so slowly. A very good soccer game, but the trophy goes to FIFA 12 this year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A classic, which includes all 4 Megaman games from between 2002 and 2005. Great port, despite the outdated gameplay.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sega delivers an entertaining Mario Kart clone with good controls. Nevertheless, All Star Racing isn’t challenging enough to live up to Nintendo’s genre highlight.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Outstanding western-shooter, whose love for details, brilliant graphics and great variety make it an instant hit.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    More than 60 fighters, six non-linear careers and nearly 50 match types. No other wrestling game has offered so much variety yet. Now I would like to see slightly refurbished graphics and no more clipping errors, then I would be in wrestling heaven.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans are going to love it, but for everyone else this is just a good shooter with a different setting. But come on - who isn't a fan of the Ghostbusters?
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Grand Slam Tennis is fun, but it’s hard to master for beginners. Wii MotionPlus works very good and gives the game an extra touch.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For LEGO and Indy fans, this game is a revelation! The funny scenes, in which Traveller’s Tales make fun of themselves, are one of the best parts of LEGO Indiana Jones.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is the videogame equivalent to the Tim Burton movie, but this time you play as the white rabbit and fight with your watch in sweet and unique graphics. The game is fun, but Alice is simply annoying.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great expansion for an already good game. Related Designs improved the Multiplayer and delivers a great RTS experience with a new bunch of missions and phenomenal graphics.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Concerning the gameplay, the Wii version can’t play in the same league as its next gen colleagues. On next gen the game is definitely brilliant.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    No objection needed. Exciting and extensive cases with fascinating characters and a humorous presentation. We approve.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is a good Mario Kart alternative for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Outstanding western-shooter, whose love for details, brilliant graphics and great variety make it an instant hit.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game up to date.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Raven doesn't try any experiments an delivers a solid first person shooter.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The best and most spectacular Motorstorm so far, but it still has some minor annoyances.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Silent Hill Shattered Memories is a special game, in which you don’t fight, you just run for your life. Not only Wii players looking for a nice thrill ride should have a look at this game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For LEGO and Indy fans, this game is a revelation! The funny scenes, in which Traveller’s Tales make fun of themselves, are one of the best parts of LEGO Indiana Jones.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For LEGO and Indy fans, this game is a revelation! The funny scenes, in which Traveller’s Tales make fun of themselves, are one of the best parts of LEGO Indiana Jones.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Classical, colorful, challenging: Red Alert 3 offers only little new. Instead we get solid strategy, funny comic graphics and very pretty ladies.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The voice control is almost perfect and absolutely trend-setting. But three gameplay-wise almost identical groups and similar missions are too little to captivate in the long term.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metro 2033 is a well-scripted shooter in a highly atmospheric post apocalyptic world. Well done, THQ!
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Risen is a great RPG with only minor flaws. A worthy sequel to the Gothic series.

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