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For 571 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 36% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 60% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection
Lowest review score: 20 The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 282 out of 571
  2. Mixed: 240 out of 571
  3. Negative: 49 out of 571
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Tumble
    Tumble is, on the whole, what is expected from a launch title; that is, it demonstrates the technical nuance of the product, allowing users to get to grips with the new piece of kit while enjoying a decent puzzle game. The problem is, it lacks any sense of appeal in its muted visual style and cold, hard exterior, and the game never truly tests for long enough to be satisfying.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    UFC Undisputed 2010
    Ultimately there is every likelihood that UFC fans will be able to put up with these frustrations and in turn find the portable UFC title they had hoped for. The more casual audience however, might not be quite so patient.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's HAWX 2
    Ultimately, H.A.W.X. 2 is a must for Tom Clancy and flight-sim fans.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's HAWX 2
    Ultimately, H.A.W.X. 2 is a must for Tom Clancy and flight-sim fans.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
    Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep deserves to be considered as a top-tier PlayStation Portable title that combines high production values with some strong mechanics.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metroid: Other M
    There is no question, however, that it offers the kind of well rounded, finely tuned experience that we've come to expect of Samus and as the linearity of the earlier parts of the game give way to more freeform exploration, it's clear that it does everything it can to satisfy both newcomers and series veterans alike.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
    The shorter experience and low asking price is traded in for a more accessible game than its predecessor; and whilst that may not be something neither Capcom nor Blue Castle had intended to encourage, it's certainly puts a positive spin on a concept that undoubtedly holds its fair share of entertaining sway.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mafia II
    It's barely the open-ended Mafia game that many were expecting, or indeed hoping for, but then it needn't be: Mafia II is of a quality that matches that of GTA and its rivals without the need for illogical side-missions.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    And Yet It Moves
    While it may be a touch on the short side, it is still a game that has been crafted with a clear and uncompromising vision and we're happy that it has found a new home and – hopefully – a new audience on the Wii. If you have any interest at all in challenging and original game design, it really is more than worthy of your attention.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
    Regardless of whether Lara Croft: The Guardian of Light marks the future of the series or if is merely a side-project while the next full instalment is prepped and polished, it remains a remarkably successful experiment, and something of a bench-mark for downloadable gaming.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hydro Thunder Hurricane
    A quality racer that won't break the budget, we expect Hydro Thunder Hurricane to make waves this summer.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    LIMBO
    Limbo is a game about death that manages to invest the act of dying, at least in the context of gaming, with a rare impact – quite an achievement considering how often it happens.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
    Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge is everything fans of the series would expect from a high-definition remake.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
    Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge is everything fans of the series would expect from a high-definition remake.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Blacklight: Tango Down
    Overall, it's not that Blacklight can't be enjoyed on its own merits, because it can in the most basic sense. But when held up to scrutiny and measured against those gunning for the same lucrative audience, it's hard to recommend Blacklight: Tango Down with an absolute guarantee that you'll be completely entertained.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Crackdown 2
    Yet despite this, and despite it being a blast to play, we can't help but feel that Crackdown 2 doesn't quite achieve the greatness that fans of the original were no doubt hoping for.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pearl Harbor Trilogy - 1941: Red Sun Rising
    Ultimately, whether or not Red Sun Rising succeeds or fails is a question of how much the player is enticed by either its historical setting or relatively niche genre. Awkward controls and a thunderous difficulty may threaten to spoil what is a WiiWare title of unrivalled depth and value, yet if you're ready to battle unforgiving AI, you'll find plenty of bang for your buck.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead
    Takistan is still home to an erratic framerate, temperamental engine and the kind of sloppy AI that remains completely oblivious until you start firing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
    By the simple virtue of being a more cleverly designed game than those from recent history combined with the clear love and appreciation for the source material, Lego Harry Potter firmly stands out as the most accomplished title in the Lego series yet.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
    By the simple virtue of being a more cleverly designed game than those from recent history combined with the clear love and appreciation for the source material, Lego Harry Potter firmly stands out as the most accomplished title in the Lego series yet.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Naughty Bear
    Lacking in depth and diversity but not completely devoid of charm, the game is a playable yet troubled effort that warrants little more than a one-night rent.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Naughty Bear
    Lacking in depth and diversity but not completely devoid of charm, the game is a playable yet troubled effort that warrants little more than a one-night rent.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3
    Hugely enjoyable for the most part, Toy Story 3 can certainly be considered amongst the best of film to videogame tie-ins.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3
    Hugely enjoyable for the most part, Toy Story 3 can certainly be considered amongst the best of film to videogame tie-ins.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Earthworm Jim HD
    Earthworm Jim HD is the very definition of a remastered classic.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Joe Danger
    It has a ridiculously high replay ability factor, it's a game that is dressed in its proverbial Sunday best with regards to both aesthetic and technical ability, and it makes the age-old videogame designer headache of creating an experience that is "easy to pick up, hard to put down" look easy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
    All in all, it's well worth a purchase if you're yet to get into the series, and a worthy addition to the mounting pile for fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
    All in all, it's well worth a purchase if you're yet to get into the series, and a worthy addition to the mounting pile for fans.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Snoopy Flying Ace
    Snoopy: Flying Ace is an enjoyable, well designed and great looking title – in fact, selling as it does for a measly 800 MS points, its production values are nothing short of astonishing.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Alpha Protocol
    What Obsidian has crafted is a decent first attempt that shamelessly borrows elements from some heavy-hitting titles in an attempt to make them its own. While we refrain from using the term 'unique' in any capacity, somehow the result feels fresh enough to warrant at least a single playthrough.
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