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
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and just a mediocre performance as a whole.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The sequel to Unreal comes up tops with solid gameplay, beautiful visuals and super-addictive online play.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While the original might have a following, this sequel fails miserably with drab story and pointless combat.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MLB
    Retains the playability, but not the depth of its PS2 version.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Martial arts have always been fascinating. BioWare creates a thoroughly enjoyable game as this RPG features an engaging plot and solid real-time fighting system.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It seems to "borrow" a little too much from the Need For Speed Underground series.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The celebrated comic series makes a jump to the Xbox, but the sub par gameplay and weak visuals in this budget game doesn't do it any justice.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game is not a bad outing by any standards, but it also just doesn't have the depth nor the sure fire power to hang with the other big boys that are already on the Xbox.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game really just does not manage to recapture the glory that was found in the original.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    After playing through Lego Star Wars multiple times the one thing that holds this game back from being extremely fun is, first the length which could have been longer, and secondly the camera, which at times did get in the way.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This can get tedious playing by yourself, but when playing in co-op this game really shines and is actually quite a bit of fun to play.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just when you thought they were dead, the latest Myst comes to to surprise you with gorgeous visuals and engaging puzzles.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Just an average stealth game on the PS2. It suffers from frame rate problems and just doesn't offer as much as we all would have hoped.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The PS2 version may not be as polished as the Xbox or PC version, but it manages to retain the essence of the game, which is the perfect blend of great action and strategy.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    By far the best game that the series has produced.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the more downsides to the gameplay is the noticeably long load times. But this does not frustrate players much, as the levels do lasts for quite a while and they offer instant restarts.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    When you combine the classic mode with the story mode and all the customization you can have with characters, there is just a bundle of things to do in this game.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although I have extreme reservations for the nudity incorporated by the developers, which I hope won't carry over to the sequel, God of War provides an engaging storyline, backup with by a stunning graphics engine and solid gameplay elements.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Now it's not going to be as exciting as a full-on Metal Gear game, but to be honest, for a card-based strategy game, this is really a fun game that can be quite rewarding.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Doesn't do anything new or exciting, and this really translates into a rather lackluster performance.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    But just be prepared for some frustrating controls and a somewhat unforgiving camera.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Had the multiplayer been deeper, it would have easily been an editor's choice.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although the game does not include online play it has enough modes in it to really keep most of us satisfied for quite a long time.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NBA
    The computer AI is frustrating and the shooting mechanics are not the best of the bunch.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The gameplay just seemed so bland and boring that I really don't think I ever enjoyed this game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The game just never really gets moving and therefore most of us will end up turning it off after a good twenty minutes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The camera angle makes it a bit tough to judge the visual aspects of the game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The frame rate and over simplistic gameplay really makes this game not fun to play. Although Gretzky does have some nice features on paper, the overall play out of the game is just disappointing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game lacks depth, and is just too short to be enjoyed.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The career mode is a great addition to the series and the gameplay is definitely picking up some steam.

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