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
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The question is probably being asked, I own the PS2 version of Guitar Hero 2, do I need to upgrade? My answer is simply no.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The sequel to arguably the best action game on the console just got better.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Visual Concepts feeds the gaming public's hunger for fast and edgy college basketball action, with this feature-rich and rock-solid game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fancy trying a spot of golf in your living room? Wii's unique motion controller does somewhat of a decent job, with plenty of fun and exercise to boot.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA takes basketball to the next level with the extreme arcade series, this time with solid gameplay and juicy visuals that does enough to keep you hooked.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    EA gets blinded by the bling-bling and forgets to focus on the gameplay, leaving gamers with a painfully basic and shallow fighting game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA's arguably final Burnout on the PS2 sadly doesn't bring the best racing experience to the market, but feels like a washed down and cheap title.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rockstar continues to milk the GTA franchise with this PS2 port off the handheld original. Decent choice for those who want to complete their GTA gaming library.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Konami takes their DDR franchise to the next level, with the trademark solid dancing mechanics and downloadable songs on Xbox Live.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Formula One has steadily garnered some following, and Sony has finally done the sport justice with this realistically thrilling racing experience.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Witch certainly has bags of style, but is let down by brain-dead AI and short gametime.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Taking some well-worn lessons from other shooters, you won't have to strain your mind to be able to enjoy this fun and action-packed shooter on your handheld.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Other than the frustrating experience with the Wii controls, Blur seems like a rather decent game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sony ports their premier MLB franchise to the handheld, and far from being a dumbed down version, this could be the definitive baseball experience rivaling its console counterpart.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The sequel to the Empires branch of the famed tactical actioner actually adds some strategic elements to the mix, but sadly let down by severely dumbed down combat and enemy AI.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SCEA releases arguably the last football game for the PS2, and signs off on a high with this superb combination of exciting gameplay, good visuals and depth.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    2K Sports improves upon last season's mediocre next-gen release, with enhanced gameplay mechanics and spruced up visuals.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    From the moment I picked up this game I can honestly say I was just floored by how amazing the gameplay really was.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The often-copied GTA gameplay style has been given a new leash of life with character leveling and a truly superb online play.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    EA seems to have all the right ideas for this fast-paced football title, but squandered it on sloppy execution and bare-boned gameplay modes.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The beleaguered handheld gets a huge boost with this perfectly crafted action platformer. The comedic duo absolutely shines in this superb adventure.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Aside from the hit-and-miss movie, the video game version didn't fair to well, with horribly simplistic combat and grainy visuals leaving you asking - what's the point?
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The cult movie gets yet another video game treatment, this time on the PSP. It's yet another solid outing for Rockstar, with plenty of brawling and side missions to do.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nintendo release another title that makes perfect use of its quirky controllers, but with just a few truly memorable games in the collection, it's best as a weekend rental.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA shows some love to the PS2 with arguably their last MVP Baseball title, which continues with the innovations set by the original, but sadly doesn't have anything fresh this time around.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fancy sailing around the galaxy in a pirate ship? Action RPGs don't get any better than this, with fast-paced combat, deep gameplay and fantastically stylized visuals.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Microsoft seeks to spice things up with this sequel to the surprise hit Party game. Although the game can be fun with friends, it is let down by the bland single player mode.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    March comes early on the 360 with EA's first efforts on the console. It has some nice touches and gameplay tweaks, but nothing too impressive.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of futuristic action will appreciate what Capcom came up with on the 360, complete with a challenging gameplay and some pretty stunning visuals
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Konami adds the massive American Idol license to their already huge music franchise, and it's the closest you can get to the real thing. A must have for karaoke lovers.

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