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
    • 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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