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
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Now in its third installment, this FPS franchise continues to impress us with some pretty realistic battles, enhanced online multiplayer and much expanded gameplay.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    On what may have been its last foray on the aging PS2, the developers have continuously refined the SOCOM formula, and added fun connectivity with the PSP for good measure.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fulfill your fantasy of becoming a rock God with this blockbuster sequel. Get ready for more tracks, more bands and the awesome co-op multiplayer mode.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Atari finally comes good with the celebrated DBZ franchise with this high-flying, free-form fighting game. This is as close as you'll get to the frantic anime-style battles.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    PSP gamers gets a royal treatment as the sequel to the highly acclaimed puzzler is improves in every aspect by this hugely enjoyable sequel.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    After the over-hyped console version, the handheld port fortunately delivers with a perfect blend of solid controls and challenging levels.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Climax continues to refine its ATV racing franchise, adding more modes and much welcome PSP connectivity. Decent offering for what appears to be the last ATV on the PS2.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A slightly updated platformer, with just a few touches here and there completes a decent sequel.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA takes advantage of the drifting craze with a new NFS street racer, and backs that up with the team play and solid online mode.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The beautiful game goes next-gen with stunning visuals, but sadly doesn't follow through with a less than solid gameplay and simplistic online play.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Activision ups the ante on action RPG with the whole cast of the Marvel universe. Insanely cool boss fights and solid online support makes this an easy choice for fans.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Koei's epic brawler continues its adventures on the PSP, and improves a bit from the washed-down original with decent multimedia and a large cast of fighters.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For those that are hoping for just a massive and bloody brawl, you're not going to find it in Bully. It's a game that almost everyone can identify with, and getting your character through school is a complex yet simple experience, made fun by the pacing and the sheer amount of things that you can do.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crypto returns for some more probing in the sequel, and is just as fun and wild as the original with even more wacky weapons and diverse missions.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the most celebrated super heroes team gets a pretty decent outing, with intelligent level design and plenty of variety in the gameplay.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Maxis milks the Sims franchise even further with the debut of pets, but misses the chance to add anything significant to the successful formula.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The MK franchise signs off with somewhat of a whimper, albeit boosting the largest character list and few enhanced features here and there.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Activision surprises us with a handheld game that offers even more content and features than its console counterparts. An absolute must for Gun fans on the move.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Capcom shows us how it's done with this refreshing take on the beam 'em up genre. Awesome boss battles, simple but deep combat system and tough enemy AI makes this a clear choice.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiger continues to dominate the golf genre with the same fluid gameplay but with more modes, bigger selection of courses and a nice visual upgrade.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The cult gangster movie gets the video game treatment, and we're thrilled at it's more than a shameless cash-in. Solid gameplay and engaging story does the business here.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    SCEE London brings the whole Getaway British gangster feel to the handheld, with unfortunately the same dull plot and uneventful gameplay.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA further refines its soccer franchise, with marked improvements in the gameplay mechanics, even more modes and updated visuals.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This high-octane actioner perfectly showcases the 360's graphical power, but is sadly hampered by its lack of depth and repetitive missions.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A game that plays extremely well but is missing the modes to go along with it.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    EA extends their NBA franchise for the next-gen 360, but sadly fails to refine the whole formula, resulting in an uneven and unpolished game.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Having introduced the revolutionary story-driven basketball title last year, Sony unfortunately takes a few steps back with an unpolished gameplay and severely dated visuals for its sequel.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With developers shifting their focus on next-gen consoles, we're left with a rehash of last season's efforts, albeit with minor changes here and there.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A full-featured online mode and excellent variety of computer opponents.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A rehash of what we saw on the current gen consoles with a bit better visuals.

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