Game Informer's Scores

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For 7,734 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Lowest review score: 1 Legends of Wrestling II
Score distribution:
7750 game reviews
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Without exception, the four tables are excellently designed, and fantastic ball physics make the game worth repeated play.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This title isn't the worst Move title on the market, but it won't sell any hardware, either.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A World of Keflings still succeeds at being a unique and accessible simulation that serves as an excellent first step into a larger world. [Jan 2011, p.88]
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The overall experience of playing Ilomilo is absolutely addicting; it's as much fun as I've had with a puzzle game in ages. [Jan 2011, p.87]
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If pushed and polished, Create could have been a rewarding experience. Instead, it feels like EA Bright Light needed some inspiration of its own. [Jan 2011, p.82]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If pushed and polished, Create could have been a rewarding experience. Instead, it feels like EA Bright Light needed some inspiration of its own. [Jan 2011, p.82]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Without exception, the four tables are excellently designed, and fantastic ball physics make the game worth repeated play. [Jan 2011, p.81]
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Tron: Evolution will probably have a handful of defenders, but I can't reasonably suggest that anyone play it. It's a shoddy experience that ultimately isn't much fun. Tron superfans would do better simply watching the movie again and calling it a day. [Jan 2011, p.80]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you're searching for a first-class RPG with great writing and complex combat, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn shouldn't even be on your radar. But if you can handle an unhealthy dose of JRPG stereotypes and don't mind breezing through encounters, some fun is waiting to be unearthed here.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It's not only the best Donkey Kong Country, it's also one of the best platformers I've ever played.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sure, it's pretty, but it's also one of the purest, most addicting – and, yes, challenging – games around.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Epic Mickey goes out of its way to show gamers Walt Disney's body of work, but rarely fires on a level that turns this beloved content into exciting gameplay.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    We've all been waiting what seems like forever for Gran Turismo 5, and now that it's here, I don't expect perfection, but tangible evidence that it was worth the wait. It is. I wasn't blown away by every aspect of the game, but overall it's easy to see the sheer amount of effort and craftsmanship that went into the game. This is a racing experience that racing fans should not miss.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Creating a fast racing experience sounds like a fundamental requirement of any racing title, but Nail'd isn't just a game that blows by low expectations. It's a focused experience that sticks to a tight racing line and captures the essence of speed in a flash.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Creating a fast racing experience sounds like a fundamental requirement of any racing title, but Nail'd isn't just a game that blows by low expectations. It's a focused experience that sticks to a tight racing line and captures the essence of speed in a flash.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Anyone looking for a quick car combat fix before next year's Twisted Metal might be able to waste a few hours on this title, but they won't be wholly enjoyable hours. Since you can't save in the middle of a tournament, and some the later cups last a couple hours, the game eventually tests your endurance. I'd rather give bone marrow than sit through this Blood Drive again.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Anyone looking for a quick car combat fix before next year's Twisted Metal might be able to waste a few hours on this title, but they won't be wholly enjoyable hours. Since you can't save in the middle of a tournament, and some the later cups last a couple hours, the game eventually tests your endurance. I'd rather give bone marrow than sit through this Blood Drive again.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    This Wii shooter is hardly worthy of its namesake, delivering a predicable and ultimately forgettable shooter hampered by poor controls and uninspired level design. Let's hope Future Soldier has a more promising battle plan.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's impressive how much content Treyarch managed to cram onto this Wii disc, but it's by no means the way to experience Black Ops. The campaign is well-paced, and the multiplayer is packed with features that can keep you coming back if you can get over the less-precise controls. If you have a choice, however, this version is not the one to play.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Like a Quidditch player falling from a broomstick mid-match, this installment loses all forward momentum and goes plummeting toward a faceplant at top speed.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Like a Quidditch player falling from a broomstick mid-match, this installment loses all forward momentum and goes plummeting toward a faceplant at top speed.

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