DarkStation's Scores

  • Games
For 3,653 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 45% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 The Pedestrian
Lowest review score: 10 Another Dawn
Score distribution:
3656 game reviews
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although the game is lacking a deeper online game, the single player manages to make up for it with a very good story and good solid action.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    RTS based on the LOTR franchise seems like a perfect fit, and the fact that it plays so good on a console makes this one a clear winner.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Agent 47 makes his debut on the 360, with a crafty action game that manages to blend all the different genre elements into one solid offering.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Cashing in on the Jaws franchise may have been a brilliant idea on paper, but this game struggles to entertain with a poor storyline and frustrating controls.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With the DS rapidly gaining more following, PSP finally gets some break with this re-invented classic. A perfect fit for fun mobile gaming.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rockstar bounces back from their Hot-Coffee fiasco in style, with a fresh take on table tennis. Think of it as Pong for the 360, a truly fluid and fun budget title.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Better stick to the book as this game proves to be too simplistic and dull to be of any fun.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Namco improves upon their possibly last current-gen flight-sim with multiplayer support, but fails to add anything new to the formula.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Koei tries to revive the Winback franchise, but with limited success, thanks to a bare-boned story, simplistic gameplay and the lack of a challenging AI.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sega seeks to reenergize the arcade racing genre, but just slaps some rehashed tracks from OutRun2 and nothing much else.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Thought the French should have won? Get inside the greatest show on earth with this sublime soccer sim, packed with trademark EA finesse and magic.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With your brain getting older by the minute, Nintendo lets you reverse the flow and makes it younger. Fun exercises to stimulate the mind while on the go.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Neat ability to create monsters from discs, but repetitive gameplay will please only its hardcore fans.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    After her horrendous PS2 debut, Lara gets back into top form on the 360 with a back-to-basics exploration-based gameplay and tasty puzzles.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although it retains all the good stuff, the game does not get any next-gen treatment at all.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lara gets a total makeover, delivering what Angel of Darkness should have years ago.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is not pinball as we know it, but once again Nintendo comes up with a quirky take on an old idea. Very novel, but perhaps too complex for newcomers.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The highly acclaimed developer works their magic on the bike racing scene with this extremely addictive sim. Not quite a Gran Turismo for bikes, but close enough.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The respectable Commandos series goes away from its RTS roots to a full-blown shooter, but loses much of the franchise's greatness in the transition.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bond is back, and this time on the PSP. While it's great to play Connery on the handheld, it misses some of the memorable elements from its console counterpart.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This successor to Blitz: The League starts off strong with an open mode, but let down by simplistic and shallow gameplay. Fun, but only for a while.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Expectations are high for this sequel to the highly acclaimed ultra-realistic simulation shooter. Sadly it doesn't quite deliver, focussing instead on tiny changes to the overall formula.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tired of dancing to the tunes? Konami lets you become the DJ, with the aid of a cool controller. Fun for a while, if not for the dated songlist.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Far Cry debuts on the 360 with a bang, featuring the same solid gameplay and lush visual, and adds a superb multiplayer and map-creator to enhance its longevity.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sony Online improves upon their original PSP RPG with a more intuitive control scheme and online play, but messes up with a disjointed story.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a return to the glorious Three Kingdom era again, and the second try at the Empire spin-off. The gameplay remains intact, but the strategy and modes also remain paper-thin.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Koei's previously PS2-exclusive strategic brawler makes the jump onto the 360, but sadly doesn't feature any significant next-gen enhancements for the series.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ubisoft provides a glimpse of things may come for the flight sim genre, but sadly misses the mark with this unpolished title that just needed more time in the studio.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Even when they have no competition, Ubisoft completely misses the mark on the monster truck racing genre with this run-of-the-mill and dull game.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The fast-paced scrolling fighter aims for a gentle introduction for PSP gamers, but ends up being too simplistic, despite its excellent visual quality.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Compilations generally don't do well, but Capcom gives PSP owners quite a treat with the decent emulation of truly great classics.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're into strategy games, chances are you've come across these cute but dangerous worms. Decent choice for those wanting to game on the go.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Suikoden has always been one of the underrated console RPG, and it really shines here with an engaging plot, solid combat system and stylish visuals.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Relive those classic WWII naval battles with this sim, which provides overwhelming customization options with a dash of RTS and RPG elements.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Put on your hats and boots, and groove to the beat - country style. Features same old karaoke gameplay, and nothing much else.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The second installment improves upon the original with more cards, deeper gameplay and smoother pace. It's not the MGS as you know it, but it's a solid choice nonetheless.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The RPG genre has just started to bloom on the DS, but not helped by Konami's outdated title and hampered by its frustrating touch controls.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    EA shatters the curse as The Godfather does the great movie justice, drawing you into the Mafia world and backs it up with solid gameplay and engrossing plot.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bethesda fulfills the hopes of fans with this truly epic RPG, laced with genuinely jaw-dropping next-gen visuals and the customary deep and satisfying gameplay.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The popular cyberpets community gets into the gaming scene with this typical action RPG. Decent offering, but plain to see it's meant for the younger gamers.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sony's other stealth-actioner favorite debuts on the PSP with an impressive story and gameplay mechanics, backed by a solid control scheme and plenty of game modes.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lush visuals, solid gameplay and tight controls makes this one of PSP's best thus far.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Far from just a lazy rehash, the more user-friendly camera system and online play makes the game even more enjoyable this time around.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The once celebrated Driver series seeks to return to glory with a fantastic recreation of the 70's Big Apple, but is marred by the severally limited on-foot missions.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's bound to happen sooner or later. Critical Hour serves up an uninspired gameplay and dull visuals, which had all the signs of a rushed title.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This shooter brilliantly integrates some RTS elements into its core gameplay, but eventually becomes too repetitive for its own good if not for its superb Live support.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The mighty Ghost Recon series soldiers with the customary smooth gameplay, balanced AI and next-gen visuals. The best squad-based shooter on the 360 by far.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Best known for the revolutionary judgment ring combat system, this game continues with a well-paced story for a refreshingly different RPG.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's nothing next-gen about this Xbox 360 port, as apart from the improved visuals, everything else remains the same. And paying double the price of the normal version is not our idea of fun.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you like arcade action that obviously isn't overly complex but is a lot of fun to play, then give Pursuit Force a try. I think it is a game that will really surprise people.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Koei's less hectic hack and slasher brings PS2-standard gameplay to the small screens to the PSP, but hampered by the inadequate camera and drab graphics.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Coverting a trully engaging and action-packed TV show should have been a no-brainer, but sadly so are the AI and controls in the game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The relatively unknown old-school action RPG gets ported to the handheld, but suffers from all the flaws of its PS2 version, and some new ones as well.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With the street racing genre having done to death already, this copycat is a lazy port of the poor Dreamcast racer. If you're looking for a quality title, look elsewhere.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sony's MLB series goes from strength from strength, with a more refined controls and tiny improvements and creates a very satisfying and emmensely fun baseball title.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sony gears up to the baseball season with an impressive show, delivering console-quality gameplay and visuals on the sleek handheld.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Criterion applies the lessons from the crash-laden Burnout series to make an over-the-top, explosion-heavy and beautifully flowing FPS.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Those hoping for a taste of the old good times best look elsewhere, as the game ruins the arcade classic with terrible camera and barebones-simple gameplay.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA tries to make soccer more edgy again, with an improved controls and fast-paced action. But surprisingly still no online play here.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With all the focus previously on Mario and Luigi, Princess Peach steps up with her own adventure. Solid gameplay and sweet Nintendo visual treatment makes this a winner.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Extreme racing is truly well and good on the PSP, with solid fast-paced action on the small screen and excellent visual which would please the series' fans.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Taking a break from the platform genre, Sonic goes racing ala Wipeout, with plenty of speed and more speed. Decent racer, albeit marred by a momentum-killing annoyance.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The quirky roll-a-monkey game debuts on the DS, which should provide hours of clean fun for gamers of all ages, if you can get past the frustrating controls.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Can't get enough of those mobile suits? Bandai releases a turn-based RPG with an engaging plot, but let down by run-of-the-mill gameplay.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA pumps up their premier boxing franchise with genuinely jaw-dropping visuals, realistic back-and-forth action and superb Xbox Live support.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The mighty AoE RTS gets ported to the DS, and manages to retains much of the classic's gameplay charms in this much addictive turn-based game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Full Auto goes from an Xbox 360 technological demo to a full-on game, and one that thrills us with fast-paced racing and truly destructive weapons.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The underrated Grandia RPG series gets its third game, and wows us with its engaging story, superbly involving battles and sleek visuals.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA releases a gentle and promising introduction the popular sport of Rugby, with fluid action, decent selection of gameplay modes and tidy visuals.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A similar mould as the quirky Feel the Magic, get ready for a fairly confusing plot involving a slew of mini-games, most of which aren't that exciting at all.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although they may have been late with a Finding Nemo game, THQ releases a fun party game with lots of mini-games to thrill the younger gamers.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legendia continues the excellent Tales RPG series, thrilling fans with good pacing, strategy-laden real-time combat and very stylish visuals.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The delightfully cute children's tale gets a movie, and naturally a video game too. Pity it's not that good and will bore the younger gamers away in no time.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Apart from the name, this is not a pet simulator, but rather a collection of quirky minigames. It's fun for a while, but lacks variety and depth to take it further.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Huge sporting events don't translate well into video games, as the developer goes for quantity instead of quality, making it a sad button mashing affair.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This arcade-style golf title gets the gameplay down to a 'tee', but lacks the much-needed colorful characters and online play, which would have made it a must-buy DS title.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you like fighting games and are looking for a very light-hearted not overly dramatic fighting experience, then you should check out Samurai Shodown V because it offers just that.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA works its charm down on college baseball, further perfecting the previous installment with deeper frachise mode and refined controls.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    After being delayed, Eidos finally outs their GTA-inspired actioner. We say don't bother as it is plagued by sloppy controls, disjointed plot and dull visuals.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Monkeys can be quite a handful when they're at school, as this party game features a simplistic and frankly not fun assortment of mini games.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Light-hearted and surprisingly solid.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The fourth in the series continues with what works, featuring standard turn-based RPG conventions, with a bit more twist and strategy in combat.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Capcom compiled their best X adventures into one disc, and it's a sweet deal for fan wanting to relive those classic Mega Man moments.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The fourth incarnation of Tecmo's supreme fighter is another hit on the 360, showcasing jaw-dropping visuals and its trademark solid gameplay.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The mech sim retains much of its gameplay mechanics and addictiveness for its jump to the PSP, but still only for those hardcore fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wrestling finally comes to Sony's handheld, and it's just like playing the console version on its smaller screens. Tons of fun for those always on the go.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Midway ports their treasured arcade title to the PSP, but renders it almost unplayable due to the wrong display option and unbelievably long loading times.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The classic hack and slasher makes a comeback on modern consoles and provides pretty decent gameplay, if only it featured much more.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Riding dragons and racing them against others should have been a fun idea, but here is marred by sloppy controls, dull races and bland visuals.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Sims has become a huge franchise seemingly overnight, but this simplified PSP port is let down by clunky controls and bare features.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tecmo produces a light-hearted and quirky action platformer that charms us with its simple but highly strategic combat and adorable characters.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nintendo ports over the hugely addictive GameCube sim, and adds more features and online play to the DS. A definite addition to your DS gaming library.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ubisoft goes back to what works best for the franchise, and mixes some furious combat with exploration and some good old puzzle solving.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Agetec's turn-based RPG does a decent job of filling in the void of RPGs on the PSP, but ultimately hampared by a non-engaging story.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Some may scoff at a Mario RPG, but this turn-based masterpiece is perfect for the increasingly popular DS, featuring solid combat and trademark Nintendo feel.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fitness-based games are exactly new, but Sony manages to make workout fun and personal with the amazing Eye Toy gadget. This might just be what the doctor ordered.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Don't be fooled with this brawler's budget pricetag, as its attrocious camera angle, repetitive gameplay and dated visuals makes it a complete waste of your money.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Peter Jackson's midas touch spreads to the video game, as King Kong impresses us with its cinematic visuals and the great giant ape.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A smooth flowing basketball game, complete with a huge franchise mode and Live online play.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Using the Doom 3 engine, id Software's Quake shines on the 360, dazzling us with its impressive visual effects, engaging gameplay and superb online capabilities.

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