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
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shift 2 Unleashed is a solid racing game. It may not be on the same high level as a Gran Turismo or Forza, but it's sure getting close. If you enjoyed the last game or are looking for a new simulation racer to get into Shift 2 Unleashed is a good one to check out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The addition of The Masters continues to push the Tiger Woods franchise forward. Although there were no major changes to the gameplay this remains to be an amazing game of golf.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    What stands out about Top Spin 4 when it is all said and done is the amazing on court action. Whether your playing with a friend or the computer the game brings to life the game of tennis like no other game before it has.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is not without some minor freshman bumps, but the overall package is one of the more compelling so far in 2011.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is not without some minor freshman bumps, but the overall package is one of the more compelling so far in 2011.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although not a monumental step forward, MLB 11: The Show continues to be the king of the diamond. The new analog controls add an extra layer to the experience that works really well.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The fighting is fast and entertaining, the visual style is bright and well detailed, and the roster doesn't leave any major gaps. All in all if you're a fan of the series this is a worthy addition and one you should pick up.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    We are finally beginning to see innovation within sports video games and Fight Night Champion truly is step forward not only for boxing but sports video games in general. It not only proves that stories can be an integral part of a sports video game but can be one of it's best. Fight Night Champion is the best boxing game out and in the conversation of best sports game of this generation.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    We are finally beginning to see innovation within sports video games and Fight Night Champion truly is step forward not only for boxing but sports video games in general. It not only proves that stories can be an integral part of a sports video game but can be one of it's best. Fight Night Champion is the best boxing game out and in the conversation of best sports game of this generation.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For all that I have said about Bulletstorm thus far I can wrap it up by saying that Bulletstorm is flat out good game. Although not the cream of the crop Bulletstorm has enough going for it that if you're a fan of the genre its definitely worth a look.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    My hope after playing through de Blob 2 is that it's not overlooked like its predecessor. Although not a perfect platformer, de Blob 2 is a game that reminded me of experiences I had when I was first just getting into video games over twenty years ago. For anyone who may have missed the original or even for those that didn't this is a game that is at the very least worth a rental.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As much as I wanted to get into DCUO there was nothing about it that made want to continue to throw down the monthly fees after the initial 30 day trial. There is some obvious potential in this game but at the time of this review there is not enough here to warrant the price of entry.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There is no doubt about it; Dead Space 2 is one of the most intense video games ever created and one that should not be missed. Whether you played the original or not, this is the first game of 2011 that I would say is a "must own".
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although not the optimal version of Plants vs. Zombies, I would say that this is a worthy entry into the Nintendo DS lineup. If you haven't yet tried this amazing game the DS is a good version to see what all the fuss is about.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For any platformer fan, or fan of the previous game, LittleBigPlanet 2 is a game worth checking out.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In the end, Front Mission Evolved is not the disaster that many fans feared it to be, delivering an overall decent campaign and customizations for robot junkies to mull over. However, it is also an unnecessary diversion for the series, attempting to increase its mainstream appeal but ultimately having the opposite effect.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's hard for me to find a bad thing to say about Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, it's just an amazing game. I remember thinking last year before we knew there was even going to be an AC: Brotherhood that it was going to be hard for Ubisoft to top AC2, but I am happy to say Brotherhood does in every single way. This is flat out a great game.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    On a technical level James Bond 007: Blood Stone is a competent third person shooter, however it is a game that really lacks that extra polish that sets games apart. Even for the biggest Bond fans I can only recommend this as a rental, as a little Blood Stone seems to go a long way.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If anything it got me off of the couch and doing something productive, and for that you have to give EA Sports Active 2 a lot of credit.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DJ Hero 2 is a nice step forward for the series, but it's not a giant leap by any stretch.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If there is one thing that really stands out to me about Rock Band 3 is that in a time where music games are starting to feel dated, Rock Band 3 manages to still be fresh.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's without question that Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is one of the, if not the most enjoyable racing games of 2010.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although Call of Duty: Black Ops may have a lot familiar to fans of the series, Treyarch has pushed a lot of the right buttons and has made the best Call of Duty game to date.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although maybe not as deep of an experience as you could find on the PC, if you are looking for The Sims on a console this is a great option.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 doesn't feel like a "new" game but more of a half step forward from last years game. WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 is an incremental improvement that provides some solid new content but nothing earth shattering.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Undead Nightmare is an amazing experience that when you factor in the low price truly raises the bar over anything I have seen in terms of DLC packs in the last couple of years. Keep the zombies coming!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor is a very competent FPS, but you get the feeling that was never meant to be the end all result. Medal of Honor is a game with some obvious ambitions to be great, however the overall experience is still a step or two away from reaching that level.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA Jam for the Wii is exactly what you would want NBA Jam for the Wii to be just missing online play. The NBA Jam experience is alive and well on the Nintendo Wii and for those who may have never played a game of NBA Jam or those wanting to relive old memories, this is a great game to check out.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although I cannot say that Sports Champions is a perfect game, it is a great first step into the Playstation Move and motion gaming. Sure I would not have chosen the same sports as what Sony put on the disc, but even with what is offered Sports Champions proves to be a great experience.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Let's face it even without MJ, NBA 2K11 is one of the best sports games I have played in years and manages to push the bar even higher not only for competing basketball titles but for sports games in general.

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