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
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Although some of the sequences can be pretty over the top, for the most part the game doesn't really pick up any steam.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The one part of Blinx I disliked the most is how repetitive and downright boring the game got.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    What I like about the game is that it's simple but it's not overly simple, in that the game has a lot of different things going on in the background that you may not even notice.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    So the game has great graphics, but it doesn't have the modes to back it up. The story mode is ridiculous and the gallery mode just had no reason to be in this game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although this game may also be the most difficult game in the series it also still retains all of the fun and enjoyment that has been with this series since the very beginning.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    What's really interesting about this game is that for all that it's doing differently, it still just does not feel all that much different from the typical Sims formula.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although the technology may not all be there in this package, it does provide us with a solid experience that many will have quite a bit of fun with.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great game but is definitely more of an expansion then anything.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gretzky 2005 has some really good ideas but the game just doesn't have enough fine-tuning to really make a great game.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    This game goes where no Xbox Live enabled game has gone before.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I am just really disappointed that the game didn't include more in the single player portions of the game, but luckily make up most of its ground in the multiplayer side of the game.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although we would have liked to see some more additions to the single player, the developers made up for it with an extremely fun multiplayer experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The multiplayer is solid but the offline play just doesn't carry its fair end of the deal.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Really combines all of the necessary ingredients to make a solid online mode.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    It has so many flaws, combined with the short span of the game, makes for one that would be near impossible to recommend.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The story mode is still quite impressive and has plenty of length to it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The poor story mode and the absence of the online play really hurts the game's overall value.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The storyline in my eyes really helps the game progress quite a bit, and fans of Japanese style stories will really enjoy this one.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's just really disappointing if you ask me. You have a movie in which has a concept that you would think could be golden, but the execution just seems rushed.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With a solid storyline and pretty good gameplay mechanics, we are given a game that really does help strengthen the PS2's RPG market.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I can't express in words to do the game justice how large and well drawn out these cities are.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The game has a solid storyline, and some interesting ideas, but fails to really do much with it at all.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Live support is really what makes this game as fun as it is.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    When I look at Outrun2 I see a game that may not be as spectacular as some games on the market, but it really does an amazing job of creating an impressive arcade style flair that really does wonders for the game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There is one thing to take into consideration, and that is the $19.99 price tag! Combine that with the solid gameplay and decent graphics, and any fan of the original should definitely go pick this game up.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best hack and slash games of the year.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A game that really has the makings of a good game but doesn't stick around long enough to successfully show it off.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Another disappointment in the turtle's world. I can still see all the potential the series could have but unfortunately this year Konami took a step in the wrong direction.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Had a lot of potential but didn't do enough with it. They focused a little too much on Rayne's abilities and not enough on trying to make the game more difficult, and more challenging.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Putting the poor Live experience aside, the game is really quite good combining a heavy dose of both action and strategy into one game, makes for an extremely enjoyable experience.

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