Game Chronicles' Scores

  • Games
For 3,050 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 79% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 17% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Lowest review score: 10 X-Men: Destiny
Score distribution:
3050 game reviews
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Kororinpa: Marble Mania is without a doubt a fun and engaging game that works well on the Wii with its accurate and intuitive motion control.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    While not pushing the presentation limits of the Wii, Wing Island is the perfect match for the motion control ability of that system and a great time for kids and adults.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    I love adventure games and I enjoy survival games, especially survival horror, but the only thing horrific about Lost in Blue 2 is how much time it takes the game to even start to become fun, and then how quickly it can all end.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you are someone like me, who takes baseball really seriously and follows their favorite team closer than anyone else you know, then I would strongly recommend this game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    An accurate virtual representation of its real world counterpart.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    QuickSpot was a fantastic surprise. I hadn’t even heard of the game until the day it showed up for review, and it only took me ten minutes before I was hopefully hooked.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    This title succeeds in its mission to be one of the most detailed and historically accurate recreations of the Dark Ages. But a clunky interface and lack of tutorial made an already complex game almost impossible for new players to pick up and enjoy.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    While many might argue that their “free” golf game controls better, there is no denying it lacks the structure and gameplay modes that Tiger delivers in full.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Perhaps my highest compliment is that on a beautiful spring evening, I actually succumbed to the dreaded “one more turn” syndrome. This goes to prove that in a niche market that caters to hardcore stats junkies, Making History is a game every World War strategy fan can enjoy.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    This is a totally original title with all of the polish and exciting gameplay we’ve come to expect from the Call of Duty name. It’s just a shame that the control scheme wasn’t a bit more refined.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It looked real and played even more real, but after a few days the sad realization sunk in that this game was just too slow to be played on the PSP.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    At it’s core, Northern Strike is essentially the same game battlefield fans have come to know and love, but gives players the opportunity for an enriched experience, by adding more of the near-future technology and awesome environments that made the original 2142 such a blast to play.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you can't get enough of these types of adventure games, well, you're in luck. Sacred Rings delivers the age-old formula that began with Myst, once again. If you're looking for innovation in the world of action adventure games, you're out of luck with Sacred Rings.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Worms offers almost limitless level designs, great multiplayer action for 4 people online and off and a basic but vital ingredient for any game – fun!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    If you love Sudoku then this is the game for you, but I really don’t see why you wouldn’t go out and buy a Sudoku book ($3.00) and a pencil ($0.25) and save yourself some money.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    All in all, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened is a highly enjoyable, creepy but enjoyable experience. That almost dead-end moment (thank god for multiple save slots) was a pain and I could have done without that.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It’s a great little game that may finally get the recognition is deserves from another generation of gamers.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    You won’t find a more comprehensive or fun dancing game out there, at least until they release the next DDR.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Marvel Trading Card Game is worth a look if your interested in this type of strategy turn based game. Konami has done a very good job adding this game to the PSP handheld system.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Formula One Championship Edition is easily the best F1 racing game console gamers have had the privilege of playing. Thanks to the power of the PS3 and Sony’s painstaking attention to every last detail, the console is now capable of delivering a sim experience that was previously reserved for high-end PC’s.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Bullet Witch is a short game, and it’s probably not going to appeal to graphics-crazed gamers who live and die by the textures and pixel shaders.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Blur makes great use of the unique controls of Nintendo’s new system without seeming like they were trying.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    I haven’t truly enjoyed a baseball game this much since the MVP 2005. Sony now has the baseball game to beat, not EA.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    If nothing else, the changing of the seasons and their impact on your quirky Sims add even more variety and life to an already amusing people simulator.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sony could have easily dished out another tired remake of last-year’s game, but instead opted to add a ton of new features and improvements.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Yes, It would be nice to have more classic teams, but otherwise everything in this game just speaks volumes about the dedicated development team.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 36 Critic Score
    Maelstrom will practically feel like a nostalgic trip down memory lane with all of the bugs you knew and loathed.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Trioncube is a fun and quirky little puzzle game that would have worked just as well on the GBA.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There is no denying that Arena Football: Road To Glory has a bit more to offer than last year’s debut – but not enough really to warrant a second purchase for owners of the first game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    I thought this game was really fun in the arcade. I didn’t realize how much the controller was part of the experience back then.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The levels that had the most polish and the enemies that went along with them were on display at E3 a year ago. Everything else is not nearly so well rendered or animated.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Not every comic book or movie needs to be turned into a game, and this is one Marvel character that falls into that category.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    With a compelling story, complex puzzles and great voice acting, I couldn’t ask for more. The controls were a bit frustrating at time but all in all a great experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The Warriors could have easily become just another repetitious street brawling title, but with a strong and original storyline that merges with the film plot, great combat action mixed with tactical strategy elements, and authentic 70’s style and flavor, this is one game that will keep you knocking heads for months to come.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    As a free, unlimited, online shooter, War Rock fits the bill quite well, however the more money you put into it, the more you will begin to see its flaws.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    This is a great, inexpensive game if you’re a fan, but it won’t hold much lasting appeal to most people for very long. Personally I need to have many drinks in me to enjoy playing Tapper for more than 10 minutes at a time. Not root beer, but real beer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    I am big fan of Final Fantasy III for the DS, but the change of pace in Lunar Knights was quite refreshing. I didn’t like the use of colors as much in Lunar Knights though.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    MVP 07 NCAA Baseball was a fun game that allowed me to play with my favorite team and made the controls very rewarding.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Your everyday MMORPG with its own unique world and atmosphere. It only has one neat and unique feature called Diplomacy and what it lacks in terms of sound effects, it makes up for in quality writing.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The only thing keeping this game from having a top score is its lack of single player content (at least by PC standards) and some buggy issues with multiplayer. But otherwise this is a really solid game that combines both first-person and strategic gameplay flawlessly.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An RPG made for traditional fans of the genre. With a solid story, vivid and likeable characters, a vast, interesting world, and fun gameplay, Rogue Galaxy is simply a must-have for RPG fans.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just when you thought they couldn’t put a new spin on the WWII genre, here come Eidos ready to show that three genres can exist in harmony and even work on a console.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    If you want a straightforward simple game of college basketball with nice graphics, March Madness is the one for you. But overall, 2K7 is the more complete college game.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    Though lore fiends may be beating their heads against solid objects thinking about all the new directions The Burning Crusade takes the continuing saga of the World of Warcraft, they really should learn to relax and enjoy what Blizzard has set before them: perhaps the most comprehensive and detailed expansion set ever to be released for an MMORPG.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Xbox Live Arcade version is a perfect recreation of the original in every way from the 255 original mazes to the graphics and authentic sounds.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The PS2 version is even better than the DS version, as it should be.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    I haven’t been able to get my hands on a copy of "Wario Ware: Touched" for DS. It’s actually kind of hard to find these days. This game offered a pretty enjoyable experience that sadly may be about as close as I will ever get to Touched.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A blast to play, especially in a group setting, and is almost worth picking up just to hear the polygonal version of Simon Cowell hurl insults at you (and your friends) after your performances.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    It’s games like Football Mogul 2007 that clearly show the differences between the nerds in the high school chess club and the macho football players and why those two groups should never intertwine.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Lethal Alliance took me back to the days of the Nintendo 64. The third person perspective reminded me of my glory days with Shadows of The Empire. The sound of that laser blaster brought back many fond memories.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    I personally had a blast playing through it and even if it is just a compilation of some older games, it’s better than some of the games that developers are throwing out there for the Wii.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    A fantastic action-strategy title that not only captures the essence of Star Trek, but delivers a diverse amount of content that spans 40 years of history and three eras of Trek lore. This is a must-own title for anyone who claims to be a Trekkie.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    After a 15-20 minute learning curve anyone of any age will feel right at home navigating the numerous screens and manipulating objects and collecting hundreds of Elebits.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The graphics are a touch better and the sound is much more dynamic, and all the extra content really puts a nice polish on an already-excellent game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Rainbow Six: Vegas is an obvious port from the 360 and regrettably, a broken one. It has a solid and compelling single-player mode that will keep most gamers engaged for a week or two, but once they try to go online and play all those modes they can see in the menus and find they are all broke and full of glitches, most will walk away in disgust and regret.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Super Swing Golf offers all the challenging gameplay of a game like Hot Shots Golf, and mixes that with charming and colorful Japanese characters and stylized locations that will delight kids and challenge adults.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Everything about it is a little familiar, the result of decades of refinement, tweaked gameplay and an ever more fully realized game universe. Although I was sometimes amazed or delighted by a new trick or character, I never felt really, truly surprised by anything in this game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Taken as a whole, Lethal Alliance lacks that variety required to keep a game engaging from start to finish.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 39 Critic Score
    I honestly have to say that I had fun with this game just because the gameplay is so outrageously bad.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    This game could have been so much better if it would have been for the DS. The limitations of this game are most likely caused by the sheer limitations of the GBA.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It may be a straight port from the Xbox 360 version but does play well and has a very good storyline with well-done voice acting from all the original Star Trek captains.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    The game sucks you in with some deceptively clever and cryptic gameplay, but around the two-hour mark you’ll quickly realize you have tapped this game for what little fun it has to offer and there is nothing left.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The graphical boost is undeniable, but the cost in framerate and odd technical glitches may be too high.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Barnyard was a surprisingly solid release in the fall of 2006, but this Wii version tries too hard to incorporate the unique Wii controls, and it all ends up falling flat.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 32 Critic Score
    I was completely disappointed. It tries to be exactly like Mario Kart, but it doesn’t even come close to that level of enjoyment. This genre does not need any more lame imitators. It needs innovators.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    Cartoon Network Racing, like many other kart racers, is stuck in the land of mediocrity. It doesn’t have enough to make it as good as Mario Kart, but yet it is a better gaming experience than some other imitators.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Easily one of the best XBLA games out there. Sure, it doesn’t have the staying power as the totally addictive (and online) UNO, or the intensity of mind-blowing visual shooters like Mutant Storm or Geometry Wars, but this is a great effort that uses a totally new 3D engine to create a unique world, creative and challenging puzzles, exciting boss fights, and a hero for a new generation.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    To sum it up, Thrillville is all about the mini-games. Virtually every aspect of park maintenance can be accomplished through beating a mini-game, and it’s probably the mini-games you’ll keep playing after you’ve finished building up all five theme parks.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The mix of action and stealth is just right and the puzzles are intuitive and even a bit challenging at times.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    They have stretched imagination and creativity in a few scenes with things like being outside the train while looking at a few of the doors to compartments instead of the standard inside view. Other than these occasional bright points Murder On The Orient Express is just not much above average.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    I honestly have to say that I had fun with this game just because the gameplay is so outrageously bad.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    It has a solid and compelling single-player mode that only gets better when you play it cooperatively, and with a huge fan base, numerous multiplayer maps and games modes, and perfectly balanced gameplay for teams and individuals, and even a Spectator mode, what happens in Vegas is now open for all the world to see.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you love college basketball, do yourself a favor and find College Hoops 2K7. 2K Sports has the better game.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    There are so many more and better offerings for kids on the Wii. Slide past this one if you see it in the store.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Gameplay hasn’t really evolved that much from the super-hero games we were playing last year, but the presentation sure has.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    By my own admission, I’m probably one of the worst Tony Hawk players in the world, but this game was so easy to pick up and play, and the new "Nail the Trick" only took me a few tries before I figured it out, and I was instantly hooked for life.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    There are some cool concepts here and I respect the designers for trying something new, but there just needs to be more varied and balanced gameplay.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    It's one of those games that parents will buy for their kids and end up playing it themselves.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Luxor: The Wrath of Set isn’t a bad game, but it just seems a bit thrown together. You can just as easily play this game or dozens like it on countless other formats, even your cell phone or PDA.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The racing and the physics are always right on the money and with Carbon we get everything we know and love about Need for Speed – another solid and enjoyable racer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Going back and playing as that little blue hedgehog from my childhood was enough to sell me on this game. On top of that I had the pleasure of playing Golden Axe, and Virtua Fighter 2 along with many of the other games that I played as a child. This could possibly be one of my favorite PSP titles on the market.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Definitely the best (if only) fighting game thus far on the Wii, and fans of the television series are bound to enjoy duking it out onscreen with their favorite characters.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cars is quite simply one of the best movie-to-game conversions in the history of the sketchy genre.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The thought of the possible controls had me very excited. Although I am not a fan of Dragon Ball Z, and never have been, the Wii’s controls could have turned this game into an instant classic for anyone.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    I have to admit, I am totally captivated by BH. What I was going to dismiss as "just another kiddie game" has turned into a visually stunning and highly entertaining video game for young and old alike.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Unless you just have to have every gamer score point available or need to dominate all the Xbox Live leaderboards, I’d probably pass on Defender.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Banana Blitz is not only a great way to show off the funky new controls of the Nintendo Wii, it’s just a fun game for the entire family, and one you won’t be finishing anytime soon.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sure, the levels and even the gameplay get a bit repetitive (and painful) at times, but there is always great action and the potential to share that action with your friends.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you have the patience of a Buddhist monk then give Legend a shot, otherwise avoid this annoying title or you might just hit someone or something important when you throw your DS across the room in frustration.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Call of Duty 3 is easily the best in the series (or at least a tie with "COD2") but the PS3 conversion just doesn’t do it justice. If this is the only next-gen system you have then you should go ahead and play it, but if you own a 360 you’ll have a much better experience, both solo and online.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The best thing I can say about Call of Duty 3 on the Wii is that after playing I actually felt like I had been through a war, both emotionally and physically.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The locations are unique, the tracks long and complex, and the fun factor and energy level is unparalleled with any other Wii title at this time.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    I still hate the illogical checkpoint system that turned a 15hr game into a 22hr game, and the fact that the game can be won by running and gunning more easily than tactical gameplay.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A lack of imagination in terms of game mechanics doomed it to the rental bin and not the permanent collection.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 49 Critic Score
    This was doomed from the beginning. I played it with an open mind though and found some enjoyment out of collecting cards and managing my decks. Once the battles started all that enjoyment went away I went back to disliking card games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    I first thought Mark of Chaos would easily make my top 10 list of favorite strategy games, but several weeks later it's become just another guilty pleasure.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is fun for all ages, but isn’t very challenging for older gamers.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Those who are interested in multiplayer gaming might want to stick with Nintendo’s first-party offering, but those gamers who simply want a solid single-player experience are bound to have a ton of fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    As for Achievements, there are 29 objectives required to earn those 1000 points.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    And while this new version still lacks a lot of the content (courses) you can still get playing on last-gen systems, the integrated ESPN, amazing GameFace features for your characters and UCAP technology for the pros, and an enhanced True Swing and True Aiming system all combine to make this the best and most advanced professional golf simulation available.

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