Destructoid's Scores

  • Games
For 4,835 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 47% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 47% 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 Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
Lowest review score: 10 Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Volume One
Score distribution:
4909 game reviews
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Castle Doombad is one of the best games I've played on the mobile platform -- full stop. It's charming, the visuals are likable and sleek, and it suits a touch-based interface perfectly. For a mere few bucks Doombad simulates the experience of many full-on retail priced trap games, and that's a pretty rare accomplishment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Part of me feels like Joe Danger Infinity wasn't necessary. Joe Danger Touch was an excellent game and complemented the platform perfectly. Although the vehicles bring a different set of flair to the series, the new additions and maps didn't really blow me away. Having said that, any Joe fan will probably eat up Infinity.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It simultaneously succeeds as both an action platformer and a Metroidvania with RPG elements, and it's a must-play for fans of either genre. I'm already excited to play as the other two characters eventually, but I also can't wait to see what the future holds for this franchise long term -- because there's a lot to build on.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Knytt Underground is brilliantly-designed 2D platformer that offers a ton of content. Just don't think about the story too much.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    It's desolate, it's twitchy, and it's not really any fun. But at least it's better looking than most bars I've been to.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you don't find yourself getting excited at the prospect of L-shaped blocks or GamePad play though, you might as well just stick with Dr. Mario Online Rx. Either way, the Wii U's newest entry in the Dr. series is a nice cap on a great first Year of Luigi.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's not particularly ceremonious, but for a few bucks, it gets the job done for hardcore fans who happen to own a device capable of running it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    What Initiation should have been is a miniature legit campaign with Challenge Maps as a bonus. With a more unique set of moves for Bruce, and an actual meaningful storyline, it could have been a cool diversion. In it's current state however, it's a pretty poor piece of DLC no matter how you slice it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised with Max: The Curse of Brotherhood. It’s a game full of wonder and magical moments, that while light on actual narrative, still delivers a world that is hard to forget.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It is not an awful piece of content, it just could have been greater with a bit more care put into it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For the price, it's an excellent value, giving puzzle fans over 70 levels at various stages of difficulty.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Another problem is the lack of variety. I had a lot of fun playing Warplanes, but if you're not keen on going in for dogfight after dogfight (constant team deathmatches, basically) you're going to get bored a lot quicker.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Fightback is a waste of time and money. As a full premium game for a buck or two, it could have been a decent brawler to pass the time with. But as it stands, you're going to be waiting to play it more than actually playing it. At the end of the day, this is just another depressing chapter in the book of Ninja Theory.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game has the solid framework of a serviceable stealth title, but the story and cast haven't sold me yet that this will be a tale worth telling. I'll be waiting with bated breath to see if episode two is an improvement.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Colossatron takes a short while to get started, but it ramps up into a really fun, simple experience that's best enjoyed in portions. It never truly hits the heights and endless replayability factor of games like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, but it's a solid offering in Halfbrick's growing list of mobile classics.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Let me make this clear -- if you find yourself playing any of these games yearly, whether it's for nostalgia or because you think they're genuinely good games, you will love NES Remix.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The world has a grimy, grungy, uncomfortable feel to it that constantly makes the player feel slightly off just for inhabiting it, which is appropriate given what goes on. Every person and object looks like it's at its lowest point.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall the challenge level is geared towards younger gamers; if you rush through the game you can complete Gomo in maybe just over an hour. The story is simple and the characters you meet have a simple charm to them and the pace of the game means you'll be able to whiz through it to see the next kooky scene.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The incredible artwork and wordless storytelling style invite those who want to experience a unique narrative, but the difficult action gameplay and tedious exploration for capsules actively work to keep players from that experience.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a much better effort than AC III's pointlessly episodic Tyranny of King George DLC, and a great model for Assassin's Creed add-ons going forward.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The new cast may not be as memorable as the folks in the initial offering, but they're welcome additions, all with their own unique personalities. I particularly like this choice because it sets up future episodes, and your first impressions will no doubt come back to help or bite you later.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    X Rebirth might be worth grabbing in a Steam sale in a couple of years, after 100 patches and with a dozens of mods that create an entirely different game. That game could be fun if you are into modding. As it is right now at launch, X Rebirth is simply a broken, flawed, and almost unplayable mess.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Not a system seller, but it’s a game worthy of buying if you own a Vita and easily one of the best RPGs of the year.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The foundation for a great game is built here, but the gameplay ranges from passable to dull.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Every time I play it I feel like I've mastered a new piece of the physics engine, or a new nuance to wall-jumping. It's one of those games that keeps on giving years later due to a solid foundation, so long as you have the company to enjoy it with.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Doki-Doki Universe is a very odd, very cute, and very simple game. There isn't a whole lot to it, so don't go in expecting a deep and rewarding adventure title. So long as you don't mind spending an afternoon helping a tiny snowman bond with his father, Doki-Doki will be more than adequate.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed: Pirates is a very silly game, but it's a great distraction if you're left wanting more after Black Flag. With a host of content, tons of customization and fast-paced combat, there's hardly a dull moment in Pirates. The fact that there's no money-grubbing microtransactions to ruin the experience is the cherry on top.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Peggle 2 is ultimately the same basic concept as the original set of games, but it's still most definitely worth playing if you're a series fan. PopCap could have done so much more than they did, especially when you consider the generational leap, but the good news is Peggle fans will eat this up and fall in love all over again.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 6 isn't perfect, but it's still the best videogame out there for driving enthusiasts. It's what Gran Turismo 5 should have been.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a one-trick pony, but it's a good trick indeed.

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