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 4.1 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
    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This game is a masterpiece! We have never seen such a harmonic virtual world before. The story is as good as a movie and the graphics offer tons of incredible moments. GTA IV is more than a game.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Although there are not that many innovations - challenging levels, ingenious level design and a high degree of variety make Super Mario Galaxy the best Jump 'n' Run on the market.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This game is a masterpiece! We have never seen such a harmonic virtual world before. The story is as good as a movie and the graphics offer tons of incredible moments. GTA IV is more than a game.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Uncharted 2 is one of the most memorable video games ever created. Not because it is particularly innovative, but because the mixture of shooting, climbing, creeping, thinking, laughing and simple astonishment works perfectly.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The recipe is easy: More action, less roleplaying. Oh boy, Mass Effect 2 is a fun game!
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Little Big Planet is something for everyone. Inventors enjoy the extensive level editor, friends of action-packed Jump & Runs enjoy 50 levels. Still, the biggest fun is to explore the planet together with friends.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Portal 2 is a masterpiece and more than a worthy successor to one of the most innovative games in years.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The king is dead. Long live the king! Red Dead Redemption is the new milestone in the history of Open-World-Games and an adventure that is epic in almost every respect – the suspenseful story, the exciting missions, the phenomenal panorama view – if you ignore the small glitches and bugs RDR could be your Game of the Year.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Modern Warfare 2 offers epic gameplay, a stunning Spec-Ops mode and a huge amount of adrenaline.
    • 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.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The recipe is easy: More action, less roleplaying. Oh boy, Mass Effect 2 is a fun game!
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Modern Warfare 2 offers epic gameplay, a stunning Spec-Ops mode and a huge amount of adrenaline.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The comfortable gameplay and brilliant cut scenes make Metal Gear Solid 4 a great stealth shooter. There are only two disadvantages: the story is confusing and the boss fights are not as tactical as before.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although the singleplayer mode has been improved, the game is most fun if played together with friends.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Great scope, nice car handling, awesome multiplayer – Rockstar delivers extraordinary GTA quality on a small display.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Starcraft 2 is the best RTS in years. It doesn't reinvent the genre, but pushes it to new heights due to the dense atmosphere, great balancing and diverse missions. Only one question remains: How long will we have to wait this time, Blizzard?
    • 93 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.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    After this game-experience negative points are hard to find. Sure, the radio program is not mind-blowing and the third-person-view is suboptimal. But this doesn’t matter, as Fallout 3 is wonderful and even a class better than Bethesda’s last title - Oblivion.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Kratos slices himself amazingly through Gods and their Minions. God of War 3 is the Olympus of action games.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Uncharted 3 is a must have title for every PS3 owner. Seriously, buy this game.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    To be honest, Rock Band is way too expensive. But is it less fun because of the price? No! The concept works perfectly, the story mode is motivating ‘till the end and the diversity of songs is excellent.
    • 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.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    No matter weather you are a professional player or beginner: everyone will enjoy this game with its beautiful cars.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Batman's trip to the asylum has hardly any flaws. The controls fit perfectly and the missions will entertain you every second you play this game. Buy it, play it, love it.
    • 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!
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed 2 manages to surpass its predecessor in almost every way.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    At first glance its graphics will simply blow you away. Unfortunately the looks are the only truly sensational thing about this game. Sure, level design and AI are outstanding. But whoever was hoping for the Uber-Shooter could be disappointed by the lackluster boss fights and the mediocre weapon and enemy variety. Still: Whoever owns a PS3 has to play this game!
    • 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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Batman's trip to the asylum has hardly any flaws. The controls fit perfectly and the missions will entertain you every second you play this game. Buy it, play it, love it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Compared with Gran Turismo 5, Forza 4 is the better title and one of the best racing games on the market.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    After this game-experience negative points are hard to find. Sure, the radio program is not mind-blowing and the third-person-view is suboptimal. But this doesn’t matter, as Fallout 3 is wonderful and even a class better than Bethesda’s last title - Oblivion.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Diversified missions, an exciting storyline, a smart enemy AI and the impressive visuals make Gears of War 3 the best Xbox 360 shooter to date. Period.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Batman's trip to the asylum has hardly any flaws. The controls fit perfectly and the missions will entertain you every second you play this game. Buy it, play it, love it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Truly epic singleplayer RPG with great tactical gameplay (PC version, that is) and compelling story.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed 2 manages to surpass its predecessor in almost every way.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Action game Bayonetta lavishly provides ravishing graphics and a bunch of fearsome enemies.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This is how DLC’s got to be. Over 20 new missions, new characters, new weapons and save points during missions (finally!) make this an extraordinary add on for an extraordinary game. Sadly it’s exclusive for 360.
    • 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.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    After this game-experience negative points are hard to find. Sure, the radio program is not mind-blowing and the third-person-view is suboptimal. But this doesn't matter, as Fallout 3 is wonderful and even a class better than Bethesda's last title - Oblivion.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A very good sequel to Assassin's Creed 2, with an impressive atmosphere, a lot of diversion and a great multiplayer-mode. There are some issues that could have been done better, but in the end they don't matter anyway.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Okami resembles a fairy tale more than a videogame. It reminds us more than once of Twilight Princess.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    GTA Chinatown Wars delivers on PSP! Liberty City is always a lot of fun.
    • 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.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This game is a masterpiece! We have never seen such a harmonic virtual world before. The story is as good as a movie and the graphics offer tons of incredible moments. GTA IV is more than a game.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A very good sequel to Assassin's Creed 2, with an impressive atmosphere, a lot of diversion and a great multiplayer-mode. There are some issues that could have been done better, but in the end they don't matter anyway.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The co-op works better than ever, the atmosphere is dense and the scale is more massive than expected.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The co-op works better than ever, the atmosphere is dense and the scale is more massive than expected.
    • 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.
    • 89 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It doesn't reinvent the genre. But it's more fun than ever to play the game in band mode.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Year after year FIFA 11 is getting a little better. EA has made probably the perfect football game with FIFA 11.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Deus Ex 3: Human Revolution is a fascinating and intelligent game – unfortunately, it has some balancing problems and technical issues.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The PC version of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is definitely the best one. Combined with the best game in the series, this is a must-buy title.
    • 88 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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Who’s the Daddy? You are - if you choose to play this brilliant action game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The humor of Battlefield Bad Company 2 makes you laugh and the thrilling action makes you shiver – Great game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Authentic controls and a variety of play modes stand against merely changed gameplay and graphics. For fans and rookies!
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you’ve never played Monkey Island, now you've got a very good reason to.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The humor of Battlefield Bad Company 2 makes you laugh and the thrilling action makes you shiver – Great game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 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!
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Who's the Daddy? You are - if you choose to play this brilliant action game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Who’s the Daddy? You are - if you choose to play this brilliant action game.
    • 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
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Year after year FIFA 11 is getting a little better. EA has made probably the perfect football game with FIFA 11.
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Simply addictive and fun with surprising complexity for a casual game.
    • 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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    As much fun as Guitar Hero - and perfect for any party. The music is great, but we miss some more game modes.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Today is your lucky day, because you, dear Sir, have found a valuable advice: Don't miss this excellent Beat 'em Up! Maybe the anime style and the poor presentation of the story may scare you. But beyond that there lies a game with polished 2D optics, a deep fighting system and characters that feel unique and special.
    • 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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game scores with a good multiplayer and lots of content. Unfortunately, the story could be better.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game up to date.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The humor of Battlefield Bad Company 2 makes you laugh and the thrilling action makes you shiver – Great game.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game to date.

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