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For 4,842 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 ANTONBLAST
Lowest review score: 10 Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Volume One
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,690 out of 4842
  2. Mixed: 1,725 out of 4842
  3. Negative: 427 out of 4842
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    • 26 Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree
    I have played some truly awful drek on the Wii over the last few years, but Calvin Tucker ranks among the worst gaming experiences I have ever had. It is sloppily designed, has largely uninspired gameplay, a terrible interface and hideous graphics. I would not sell a copy of it to my worst enemy and, if I saw someone attempting to purchase it for themselves, I would have to seriously consider setting the store clerk on fire because they are obviously a terrorist.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Rise of the Argonauts
    Sadly, those at the helm allowed it to be completely ruined by poor design and utterly inconceivable schoolboy errors that should not still be occurring in the year 2008.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough
    Strong Bad Ep.5 is also the least linear of all the games in the series.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough
    Strong Bad Ep.5 is also the least linear of all the games in the series.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Meteos Wars
    Meteos Wars is a fast puzzle game that has a refreshing presentation and good gameplay execution, but it lacks substance.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    PowerUp Forever
    A mediocore game that occasionally engages.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
    Atlus managed to combine the best of what already worked well with fresh new ideas and tweaks, and the end result is a fantastic role-playing game -- definitely a shoe-in for RPG of the year. Unless you dislike the genre, do not, under any circumstances, miss Persona 4.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Defense Grid: The Awakening
    If you like tower defense games and have $20 to spend, Defense Grid: The Awakening is absolutely worth checking out and will provide you with some solid entertainment - just don't expect to get 40 hours of playtime out of it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars
    Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars threatens to be a classic, an interesting, and frequently clever third-person platformer that oozes character. With a bit more polish and direction, it could have been one of the best Wii games of 2008, especially for gamers looking for classic third-person action gaming in an original universe. Regrettably, monotonous combat and occasionally baffling goals keep it from greatness.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia
    With Prince of Persia, the team at Ubisoft not only reached the bar they set for themselves with previous titles, but in many ways delivered a game that transcends expectations while setting a new standard for the series. Ubisoft has taken Prince of Persia in a wild new and magical direction, an enormously fun and gratifying game from beginning to end.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon
    Destroy All Humans is, at best, a mediocre exercise in boredom and at worst, a glitchy mess of incompetent design. It's lazy, it's dull and it's hideous to look at. Clearly rushed out in time for the holidays, you will effectively be abusing a loved one if you give them this as a holiday gift.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    NPPL Championship Paintball 2009
    I really can't stress how much fun NPPL Championship Paintball 2009 can be, provided you take it upon yourself to make it fun. Unfortunately, there's not much to keep the player engaged for the long run -- a fact exacerbated by the awkward animation, minor technical snafus, and the mid-nineties, Gen-X rut the soundtrack fell into.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Last Remnant
    If you aren't pissed off about having to install it to your hard drive to avoid graphical issues and you like a strategic element to your battles, you may really enjoy the game. The truth of the matter is though, my standards for the genre are high, and I feel that if Square had spent a little more time clarifying the muddy parts and fixing the technical issues, this could have been a terrific game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sonic Unleashed
    It's like Sega baked a delicious chocolate cake, but mixed a bag of nails into it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Easy Golf: Course Architect
    It might not be the most exciting game on offer, but it's definitely among the more robust. Its course creator is terrific for an indie title and the multiplayer is a pleasant experience indeed.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A Kingdom for Keflings
    It's really not a great videogame. But it's certainly a good waste of time.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Castlevania Judgment
    Castlevania Judgment is a lot better than it should be given its brief time in development and small budget, but still not half as good as it could have been. Thanks to the injection of some good ideas and heaping piles of love for the series, Judgment does justice to the Castlevania name, though just barely.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider: Underworld
    It's a mediocre game and a disappointing follow-up to the quite impressive "Legend." It does very little to further the series and offers much frustration in exchange.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Luminous Arc 2
    The story is engaging and the characters are lively and fun. Those that wanted something more in its predecessor will surely be pleased. Fans of the strategy RPG genre will definitely want to check this one out.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Biology Battle
    Novaleaf has created a fully fleshed out game, one that is packed full of replay value and keeps the old school "one more try" spirit alive. Some gamers might not want to drop 800 Points for a Community Game, but there's more value here than some of the 1200 Point XBLA games out there.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Left 4 Dead
    When you're playing with a good team, against another good team or just the AI, it is exquisite. There just simply isn't enough of it, especially when the the elements all seem to be there to expand the versus mode.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Left 4 Dead
    As a co-op game, Left 4 Dead is literally the best the genre has ever seen. As a competitive experience, it's still very entertaining, but ultimately conflicted and uneven. But that's okay: I'll just play campaign that much more.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective
    Where laughs are concerned, Dangeresque 3 knocks it out of the park. It's just a real shame the puzzles couldn't have done the same.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective
    Where laughs are concerned, Dangeresque 3 knocks it out of the park. It's just a real shame the puzzles couldn't have done the same.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
    It contains its fair share of flaws, not the least of which are some gameplay unbalances and curious lack of interesting unlockable content. But if you’re looking for silly, lighthearted fun to kill a few hours with friends over a few laughs, you could certainly do a lot worse than Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
    It contains its fair share of flaws, not the least of which are some gameplay unbalances and curious lack of interesting unlockable content. But if you’re looking for silly, lighthearted fun to kill a few hours with friends over a few laughs, you could certainly do a lot worse than Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing: City Folk
    It may not be the re-boot that non-fans (and ex-fans) of Animal Crossing were looking for, but City Folk is the ultimate entry in the ultimate series about goofing off. For that alone, it deserves an...
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Weapon of Choice
    If you want some completely shameless macho shooting fun, then Weapon of Choice is definitely worth at least the free download. It's a solid game, with only negligible flaws. However, the lack of length and replay value makes it hard to recommend as a buy for all but the most dedicated of shooter fans.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
    If it weren’t for all the bugs, Sacred 2 would get a better score, but as it stands now it needs some significant patching to reach its full entertainment potential.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mirror's Edge
    The experience is not flawless by any means, with a story mode that stumbles over too many frustrating sequences and not enough narrative pay-off to make it worthwhile on its own. But taken as a whole -- with its frequent bits of brilliance and its delightful, heart-pounding moments -- Mirror’s Edge is a leap of faith worth taking.
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