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
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    They took a long time for the development of Virtua Tennis 2009. Why? There’s actually nothing new around.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's astonishingly dark. Maybe too dark for kids at all. Epic Mickey is extraordinary.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though not perfect, there is lots of solid fun in it for fans.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It’s a shame that only a few real hits have found their way into the game.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of the Guitar Hero franchise should have a look at Band Hero.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Straight-forward lightsaber action meets first class story. But what sounds like a must have game reveals a lot of frustrating sides and small bugs.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With its innovative concept, Boom Blox is the perfect example for a refreshing puzzle game and very addictive. Unfortunately, the first levels are too easy and there is no online mode.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Because of the variety in the card decks, BattleForge is tactically demanding. But the paid content makes us worry about fairness.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Birds of Prey is a great mixture of simulation and arcade. The missions get repetitive quickly, though.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Armageddon is a nice successor to the mediocre Guerilla. The new gameplay elements are a plus, but in the end the hordes of alien enemies are just a tad too much.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It’s a shame that only a few real hits have found their way into the game.
    • 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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The controls for PES Wii still aren’t intuitive to use, but with patience you may discover their brilliance. It is good that Konami decided to support the Classic Controller – it’s perfect for the impatient gamer.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Roleplaying-Fans with a lot of time at their hands, should give Suikoden: Tierkreis and its huge size definitely a try!
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The cover-feature provides a tactical touch to the shoot-outs. Thanks to many different locations and surprises, the variety is sufficient. Considering the fact that there are a lot of good shooters on the market, we long for a little more Bond-feeling.
    • 68 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of the Guitar Hero franchise should have a look at Band Hero.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Size Me in the Middle Ages. A funny mixture of role-playing game, comic visuals and a humorous story. The fights are huge, but often end up in chaotic and confusing bashing.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    They took a long time for the development of Virtua Tennis 2009. Why? There’s actually nothing new around.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This tears your skin off! Fast gameplay, customisable upgrades and lots of style – despite the repetitive action, Wolverine definitely is the best game incarnation of our favorite super-hero.
    • 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?
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Flight Simulation? No. Action? Definitely!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although the Wolfenstein series has an excellent reputation, we were a bit skeptical before the review. But Wolfenstein offers brilliant, intense action with B.J. Blazkowicz, the Nazi Terminator. So the skepticism quickly turned into a hell-ride of fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Birds of Prey is a great mixture of simulation and arcade. The missions get repetitive quickly, though.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ambitions is good add-on that fortunately adds some new gameplay elements. It's actually fun to play the jobs, although the firefighter and the ghostbuster jobs consist basically of simple mouse-clicking. A bit more extent would have been good.
    • 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.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The cover-feature provides a tactical touch to the shoot-outs. Thanks to many different locations and surprises, the variety is sufficient. Considering the fact that there are a lot of good shooters on the market, we long for a little more Bond-feeling.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A decent remake of a great game, the only thing missing is more content.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bad Company blasts the dust off of the Battlefield series with an excellent campaign. The game could be more extensive and the AI could be a little more sophisticated.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Duke Nukem Forever feels a bit outdated and some of the jokes seem to come from another millennium. Well, that's because they do! But still, Duke Nukem Forever is a fun game, despite the shortcomings.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The latest PoP reminds us of the old Sand of Time-gameplay when you fight with its mix of fighting, jumping and climbing. The first half of the The Forgotten Sand feels fresh and exciting, but then the fun runs through a rapid decline and ends much too early.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Adventure or racing? Definitely racing! The cut scenes are not suspenseful enough for an adventure. But I like Tri-City with its varied missions and the intuitive controls. Unfortunately the game sometimes drops to a low frame rate.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    James Cameron's AVATAR is a surprisingly good video game for a game which derives from a film. Visit Pandora and be a part of the battle between Humans and the Na'vi.
    • 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    They took a long time for the development of Virtua Tennis 2009. Why? There’s actually nothing new around.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Child of Eden is a stunning experience, but not only because of the great sound-visual mixture, but because it is fun. But there are some annoyances like the small number of levels.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The cover-feature provides a tactical touch to the shoot-outs. Thanks to many different locations and surprises, the variety is sufficient. Considering the fact that there are a lot of good shooters on the market, we long for a little more Bond-feeling.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you like the setting, then you will not be disappointed by Afrika. Relaxing as it is, we could watch the savannah‘s inhabitants for hours, so Afrika scores extra points for its atmosphere.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Adventure or racing? Definitely racing! The cut scenes are not suspenseful enough for an adventure. But I like Tri-City with its varied missions and the intuitive controls. Unfortunately the game sometimes drops to a low frame rate.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The cover-feature provides a tactical touch to the shoot-outs. Thanks to many different locations and surprises, the variety is sufficient. Considering the fact that there are a lot of good shooters on the market, we long for a little more Bond-feeling.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Entertaining, fun action game with a fresh concept, nice graphics and a lot of humor.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This RPG offers great complexity and a thrilling story. The menu, though, cold have been a bit more user-friendly.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you play this one alone, it won’t last longer in your Wii than an hour. But if you invite some gringos for samba in your living room, the party can get started!
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Straight-forward lightsaber action meets first class story. But what sounds like a must have game reveals a lot of frustrating sides and small bugs.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A decent remake of a great game, the only thing missing is more content.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 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.
    • 76 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?
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though the AI may not be the smartest, playing around with the elements is a lot of fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A decent remake of a great game, the only thing missing is more content.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MAG
    MAG is lots of fun make fun - if you got yourself a good team.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite its complicated start, Rune Factory rewards the player with a really charming role-playing experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bad Company blasts the dust off of the Battlefield series with an excellent campaign. The game could be more extensive and the AI could be a little more sophisticated.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    James Cameron's AVATAR is a surprisingly good video game for a game which derives from a film. Visit Pandora and be a part of the battle between Humans and the Na'vi.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Beatles: Rock Band is a decent party game and the best choice for everyone who is new to music games. The overall presentation is charming, but there are only 45 songs to enjoy.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Good graphics and entertaining missions but somewhat short.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is a good Mario Kart alternative for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although the Wolfenstein series has an excellent reputation, we were a bit skeptical before the review. But Wolfenstein offers brilliant, intense action with B.J. Blazkowicz, the Nazi Terminator. So the skepticism quickly turned into a hell-ride of fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This tears your skin off! Fast gameplay, customisable upgrades and lots of style – despite the repetitive action, Wolverine definitely is the best game incarnation of our favorite super-hero.
    • 75 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The realistic gameplay and the complex multiplayer make for some good points. But the graphics and the damage model could be better.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A lot of fun and a very nice setting, but the mission design is too repetitive to elevate the game to greatness.
    • 76 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Straight-forward lightsaber action meets first class story. But what sounds like a must have game reveals a lot of frustrating sides and small bugs.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A classic, which includes all 4 Megaman games from between 2002 and 2005. Great port, despite the outdated gameplay.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ubisoft’s war drama is gripping and brings some new features to the battle, but they fail to have an impact. A must-have for BiA-veterans.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though it offers more diversity than its predecessor, it can't reach top scores in our review due to the literally nonexistent story.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A solid Action game, which is extraordinary fun when played with other gamers.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Asia-themed setting is quite fresh, but not everybody's cup of tea. There is no shame in giving it a try though.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    James Cameron's AVATAR is a surprisingly good video game for a game which derives from a film. Visit Pandora and be a part of the battle between Humans and the Na'vi.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Minor flaws prevent this game from reaching a higher score. Still, Saboteur is an atmospheric shooter with some innovative notions.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The graphics look quite dated and there's not much progress in comparison to the predecessor. However, the main game-elements still work well and the controls are very intuitive.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Good graphics and entertaining missions but somewhat short.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Best thing is the hassle-free multiplayer. It offers great potential for fun fitness parties.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Entertaining, fun action game with a fresh concept, nice graphics and a lot of humor.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    James Cameron's AVATAR is a surprisingly good video game for a game which derives from a film. Visit Pandora and be a part of the battle between Humans and the Na'vi.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though it is a good game, it doesn't excel in certain areas such as graphics or diversity.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Once you start Civilization, you can’t stop playing. Fortunately the controls work wonderfully on the console versions. A great strategy game!
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Authentic controls and a variety of play modes stand against merely changed gameplay and graphics. For fans and rookies!
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Raven doesn't try any experiments an delivers a solid first person shooter.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A little bit more polish could have made this game a blockbuster title.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wario Ware DIY is a micro game collection that offers you to create your own games. The editor is fun and the possibilities are almost limitless. Just a multiplayer mode is missing.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This tears your skin off! Fast gameplay, customisable upgrades and lots of style – despite the repetitive action, Wolverine definitely is the best game incarnation of our favorite super-hero.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Good graphics and entertaining missions but somewhat short.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although the Wolfenstein series has an excellent reputation, we were a bit skeptical before the review. But Wolfenstein offers brilliant, intense action with B.J. Blazkowicz, the Nazi Terminator. So the skepticism quickly turned into a hell-ride of fun.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Beatles: Rock Band is a decent party game and the best choice for everyone who is new to music games. The overall presentation is charming, but there are only 45 songs to enjoy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Decent clone of God of War but barely any innovations.

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