Extreme Gamer's Scores

  • Games
For 1,076 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.5 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Halo 2
Lowest review score: 20 Godzilla: Unleashed - Double Smash
Score distribution:
1076 game reviews
    • 65 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Unfortunate for Quantum of Solace, had it not been for a slightly confusing “story” and a slightly annoying cover system it could have been a great competitor.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Resistance 2 fights against its ultimately failing single player campaign to remain a viable purchase for gamers looking for a quality shooter.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fallout is back and dare I say, better than ever.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fallout is back and dare I say, better than ever.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Motorstorm: Pacific Rift is the perfect treatment for gamers who want a down-and-dirty old school racing experience.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Little Big Planet is one of the years most stimulating games to be released.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Overall, Neverland is a little too dated at is in the tough market of strategy games on the PSP which hurt its overall appeal.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fable II should appeal to any type of gamer who enjoys plot driven sandbox styled action games. Fable II isn’t overly deep or challenging which also makes it more accessible then some other role-playing action titles.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    There isn't much to say about Spyro, it’s not a game with a lot of depth, nonetheless it is still mildly entertaining.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    There isn't much to say about Spyro, it’s not a game with a lot of depth, nonetheless it is still mildly entertaining.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Bioshock is still one of the best shooters ever released and it goes without saying, if you haven’t played Bioshock yet, you need to experience what the hype is all about.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Web of Shadows is a major improvement from the last Spider-Man game which should give Spider-Man fans some renewed faith in their friendly neighborhood super-hero.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Web of Shadows is a major improvement from the last Spider-Man game which should give Spider-Man fans some renewed faith in their friendly neighborhood super-hero.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ubisoft Montreal has done it again with another ambitious game that pushes the boundaries of what we have come to expect out of our games.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ubisoft Montreal has done it again with another ambitious game that pushes the boundaries of what we have come to expect out of our games.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Midnight Club: Los Angeles is a straightforward street racing title with a lot of bells and whistles.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Midnight Club: Los Angeles is a straightforward street racing title with a lot of bells and whistles.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Socom U.S. Navy Seals: Confrontation is made to please the fans of the online side of the Socom series. For this select group Confrontation is everything you wanted and a little more.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Saints Row 2 is an excellent alternative that has stepped out of the shadow of Grand Theft Auto making it perfect replacement for all the gamers who want to unload the madness like the GTA games did in the past.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Saints Row 2 is an excellent alternative that has stepped out of the shadow of Grand Theft Auto making it perfect replacement for all the gamers who want to unload the madness like the GTA games did in the past.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    There are no downsides to Dead Space, the story is intense, the graphics are great, sound is perfect, action sequences are intense and the list goes on.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    If you are looking for an alternative to Madden, Blitz II: The League has enough punch to make it worth the purchase. It’s not going to replace the ultra high gloss of its competitors, but it is an original take on the dark side of sporting.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    If you are looking for an alternative to Madden, Blitz II: The League has enough punch to make it worth the purchase. It’s not going to replace the ultra high gloss of its competitors, but it is an original take on the dark side of sporting.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For now, NBA 09: The Inside is a buzzer beater showing a fun and accessible basketball offering. NBA 09 is a good starting point for gamers who aren’t need deep into sports games and want to enjoy the simple fun of shooting a few hoops.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Unlike other games, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway brings you into the action making it feel like more than a simple game, it becomes a believable journey into the heart of a war.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Unlike other games, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway brings you into the action making it feel like more than a simple game, it becomes a believable journey into the heart of a war.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Pure is an adrenaline shot in a box, a quick paced action packed racer with streamlined gameplay and excellent production values.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Pure is an adrenaline shot in a box, a quick paced action packed racer with streamlined gameplay and excellent production values.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Buzz! Isn’t totally refined just yet, but the new console debuts push the series one step closer to that million dollar product.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disgaea is one of the most original and fun tactical role-playing games ever released; and now Nintendo DS owners get a chance to experience the joy of Disgaea that made it a cult hit.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rhapsody DS won’t replace your classic Playstation game disc, but it offers an updated touch to this original game in a portable package.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Batman Lego is awesome, simply awesome. It’s great to play alone or with a friend in the story mode or without restrictions in free play.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Batman Lego is awesome, simply awesome. It’s great to play alone or with a friend in the story mode or without restrictions in free play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    To Shake It! or not to Shake It! that is the question, and the answer is yes. Wario Land: Shake It! isn’t the most revolutionary game on the Wii, but it is an enjoyable ride in a unibucket.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Domino Master is nothing more than dominos in five flavours with the ability to go online. If this excites you then you should download Domino Master right away, for now this is the one-and-only domino game on Live.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    All in all Rock Band 2 is a must have if you’re a fan of music Sims then this is a must have. Simple changes, lots of songs and more to come along with great gameplay and a new online mode makes this one for the library of games.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 2 isn’t the hottest party on the block. Gamers who own another console besides the Wii should consider one of the many other versions that have been released.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Unfortunely mirroring real life, TNA iMPACT! still needs a lot of work to compete with its direction competition, the WWE.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Unfortunely mirroring real life, TNA iMPACT! still needs a lot of work to compete with its direction competition, the WWE.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Despite its cool cast of characters and excellent concept, Blazing Lizards had a good starting point that missed the mark.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Warhammer: Battle March alienates mainstream gamers with its unfriendly mission structure, drab graphics and confusing control scheme.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A lot has been done to improve the minor problems from the first game mainly the pinata intelligence and the general control of the game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Overall Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is disappointing. There are a handful of noticeable bugs and glitches in the game, both in the cinematics and gameplay.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Overall Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is disappointing. There are a handful of noticeable bugs and glitches in the game, both in the cinematics and gameplay.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For all those who are on the fence, Tales of Vesperia is a beautifully rendered experience that is worth a rental at the least. If you are a fan of Japanese styled role-playing games then you'll need to head down to your local game store and hope they have a copy of Tales behind the cash, it will be worth the drive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice pours a tasty offering of addictive gaming cool-aid to its cult of followers. Making the shift to the next generation Nippon Ichi has given more of its heart than ever before.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Aside from the questionable price point vs. game length, Quest for Booty is a solid quality platformer that will please any gamer looking for a fun adventure as their favorite Lombax.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Nothing more than a standard hack n’ slash adventure. Glitches, poor A.I., and generic gameplay all contribute to Too Human lackluster showing.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bionic Commando is one of the top ten classic remakes that have been revived for the consoles since the concepts debut. Bionic Commando Rearmed does everything right from its updated beautiful looking graphics, to the added multiplayer support and new challenge mode.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bionic Commando is one of the top ten classic remakes that have been revived for the consoles since the concepts debut. Bionic Commando Rearmed does everything right from its updated beautiful looking graphics, to the added multiplayer support and new challenge mode.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 is excellent, a visual and audio experience which should be played by any gamer.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Soul Calibur IV is a beautiful looking fighting game that pushes the long running franchise into some new ground while keeping the core gameplay near the same level.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Soul Calibur IV is a beautiful looking fighting game that pushes the long running franchise into some new ground while keeping the core gameplay near the same level.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Sumo Digital found the magic that made this series memorable after all these years.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is the most immersive strategy game on the consoles to-date that can offer up this much fun, offline or online and for multiple skill levels.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is the most immersive strategy game on the consoles to-date that can offer up this much fun, offline or online and for multiple skill levels.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Unreal Tournament III showing on the Xbox 360 is in top form. Epic Game’s Unreal Tournament III still proves why it's one of the most successful and loved online shooters of the last decade.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 47 Critic Score
    Like the stereotypical politician, Hail to the Chimp promised more than it can deliver.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 47 Critic Score
    Like the stereotypical politician, Hail to the Chimp promised more than it can deliver.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    How much you enjoy Guitar Hero: Aerosmith will be adjusted on how much you enjoy Aerosmith music.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    How much you enjoy Guitar Hero: Aerosmith will be adjusted on how much you enjoy Aerosmith music.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    I can not recommend Science of Evil on the PSP, if you want a good Hellboy experience pick up a comic, or check out the film.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: On Tour is more than Activision trying to cash in on the success of the now legendary gaming franchise; it's a solid product that can stand on its own.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Clank's first solo run proves to be a lot of fun with enough action to live up the standard set in Ratchet & Clank's last PSP outing.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a fitting final chapter in Solid Snake’s run in the series.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    If you have been waiting for the next level in boxing, Prizefighter isn’t going to meet your expectations.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Bourne Conspiracy is stylized and cinematic experience without the weight of sitting through long drawn out cut-scenes or overly dramatized storyline drags. Bourne pretty much sticks to the action, telling the story while you run and gun you way through each phase of the game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Bourne Conspiracy is stylized and cinematic experience without the weight of sitting through long drawn out cut-scenes or overly dramatized storyline drags. Bourne pretty much sticks to the action, telling the story while you run and gun you way through each phase of the game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden II has been adapted to the casual gamer market making Ninja Gaiden II more enjoyable across the board. For the hardcore Ninja fans, Ninja Gaiden II still offers up a strong challenge when the difficulty is increased.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    GRID is a solid racing experience whether you like arcade style racing games or not.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    GRID is a solid racing experience whether you like arcade style racing games or not.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Lego Indiana Jones has met if not surpassed what Lego Start Wars achieved. The story is wonderful, the cut scenes are funny while still keeping to the story, and the gameplay makes you play nonstop.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Lego Indiana Jones has met if not surpassed what Lego Start Wars achieved. The story is wonderful, the cut scenes are funny while still keeping to the story, and the gameplay makes you play nonstop.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It is a no-brainer to recommend Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 to anyone looking for a quality version of the console game ported down to the handheld.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Enemy Territory: Quake Wars had the right idea, but this war might be a little too much for the mighty army of the Strogg.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Enemy Territory: Quake Wars had the right idea, but this war might be a little too much for the mighty army of the Strogg.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Haze is the type of shooter that will be taken differently from every player. Some will love running around half blitzed on an adrenaline boosting Nectar, and others will find the entire experience a little shallow and contrived.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Aside from complaining about what songs did and didn’t make the cut, Singstar is a solid and fun game to experience.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 31 Critic Score
    Unless you have a young kid that likes all kind of sports and want a family friendly game then you could try this one, but there's others out there that are far better for the same price. Or you could just stick to Wii sports.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto IV is simply the must have game for all mature gamers with a gaming console. Either on the Xbox 360 or PS3 you will be blown away with the vast impressive world Rockstar games has concocted in the unique-cool style that only Rockstar games can provide.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto IV is simply the must have game for all mature gamers with a gaming console. Either on the Xbox 360 or PS3 you will be blown away with the vast impressive world Rockstar games has concocted in the unique-cool style that only Rockstar games can provide.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is an excellent racing experience, for a demo. Although it is a demo it is still a big enough demo to keep you busy for a while.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Digital Extremes has set out to create an original 3rd-person, action-shooter powered by next-gen hardware, and in that respect team from London, Onatario has done an incredible job.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Digital Extremes has set out to create an original 3rd-person, action-shooter powered by next-gen hardware, and in that respect team from London, Onatario has done an incredible job.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Viking: Battle of Asgard is a great game for what it wants to accomplish.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Viking: Battle of Asgard is a great game for what it wants to accomplish.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Condemned 2: Bloodshot takes everything the original game offered and expands on the gameplay with new combat mechanics and upgraded forensics spots.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Hot Shots Golf’s PS3 premier with Out of Bounds is an addictive, fun, golfing game that can be enjoyed by all ages.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Ubisoft's gamble pays off with its return trip to Las Vegas. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 implemented ACES experience system, upgraded A.I., ready to go co-op and customizable lead character makes Vegas 2 more than a mild upgrade from the first.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Condemned 2: Bloodshot takes everything the original game offered and expands on the gameplay with new combat mechanics and upgraded forensics spots.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Granted, it’s not the best game of the series and its nothing over impressive in the grand scale of Role-Playing games, however it is a good run at a standardized SRPG with a focus on customization, tactical action and a quirky western storyline.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Nintendo has done it again, creating another “must-have” Wii game built on an old franchise.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a new co-op shooter for you and a friend to blast through again and again and high five each other every time you get a sweet kill then the $60.00 is definitely worth the tag price of Army of Two. Army of Two does everything right in the multiplayer aspect of the game, but somehow lacks in single player play.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a new co-op shooter for you and a friend to blast through again and again and high five each other every time you get a sweet kill then the $60.00 is definitely worth the tag price of Army of Two. Army of Two does everything right in the multiplayer aspect of the game, but somehow lacks in single player play.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    God of War: Chains of Olympus is as epic and fun as the first two God of War games.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The extra content in the Scholarship Edition don’t really justify another purchase, however everyone else should spend some time schooling some Bullies at Bullworth
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The extra content in the Scholarship Edition don’t really justify another purchase, however everyone else should spend some time schooling some Bullies at Bullworth
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Bottom line, MLB 08 The Show is a great game and worth the yearly upgrade.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Turning Point: Fall of Liberty is an excellent game idea that doesn’t live up to its potential. Turning Point is filled with dull missions, simplistic artificial intelligence, dated graphics, and a whole pile of over used mojo.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Turning Point: Fall of Liberty is an excellent game idea that doesn’t live up to its potential. Turning Point is filled with dull missions, simplistic artificial intelligence, dated graphics, and a whole pile of over used mojo.

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