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For 3,102 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 70% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 The Last of Us
Lowest review score: 10 The Apprentice
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,108 out of 3102
  2. Mixed: 918 out of 3102
  3. Negative: 76 out of 3102
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Torchlight
    Torchlight is proof positive that it’s often the simplest games that can be the most addictive.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tekken 6
    After bringing the series closer to its roots in Tekken 5, Namco has continued that trend with Tekken 6 and the end result is a game sure to please fighting fans of any experience level.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Borderlands
    The bottom line here is that as true hybrid games go, Borderlands is as great a success as there has ever been.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Borderlands
    The bottom line here is that as true hybrid games go, Borderlands is as great a success as there has ever been.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Borderlands
    The bottom line here is that as true hybrid games go, Borderlands is as great a success as there has ever been.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Tropico 3
    Overall, Tropico 3 is a fine city management game, provided that you don't mind that it's essentially just Tropico with a modern game engine.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
    Aside from some lingering issues with the gameplay and horrendous online issues, it’s a well-crafted game that should satisfy fans of the series, and bring back those who have lost faith in it in the past.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
    Aside from some lingering issues with the gameplay and horrendous online issues, it’s a well-crafted game that should satisfy fans of the series, and bring back those who have lost faith in it in the past.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 10
    Despite the few glitches, and the complete neglect of international play, FIFA has the best game play of any soccer game to date.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 10
    Despite the few glitches, and the complete neglect of international play, FIFA has the best game play of any soccer game to date.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Space Invaders Extreme 2
    With an enhanced battle system, extra game modes, tweaked gameplay and cooperative wireless play on the DS, the game delivers on one of the single most overlooked factors in game production: fun. Space Invaders Extreme 2 is addictive and fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Brutal Legend
    The game is certainly worth renting for a weekend, as the single-player campaign lasts a minimum of seven to 10 hours on a modest difficulty setting. A full purchase may depend on just how much the subject grabs you, and whether you can find friends to play online. In any case, the game is very promising for Double Fine's future.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Brutal Legend
    The game is certainly worth renting for a weekend, as the single-player campaign lasts a minimum of seven to 10 hours on a modest difficulty setting. A full purchase may depend on just how much the subject grabs you, and whether you can find friends to play online. In any case, the game is very promising for Double Fine's future.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
    The single player story is one of the most memorable I've experienced in a long time, and the new multiplayer component is far from a tack on. It's a significant addition that presents tremendous replay value. Simply put, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is the complete package.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Magna Carta 2
    MagnaCarta 2 is a game with potential that is regrettably marred by its cliché storyline and characters.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
    There’s a lot of unrealized potential in Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising. I don’t believe the developers were able to squeeze as much out of the open world island warfare concept as they could have.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA Live 10
    NBA Live 10 looks great, and finally plays great as well. The Dynamic Season mode is the highlight of the game, and is worth the price of admission by itself.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA Live 10
    NBA Live 10 looks great, and finally plays great as well. The Dynamic Season mode is the highlight of the game, and is worth the price of admission by itself.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA 2K10
    Ultimately, the frame rate and online issues transform what could have been an incredible game into a very good game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA 2K10
    Ultimately, the frame rate and online issues transform what could have been an incredible game into a very good game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
    There’s a lot of unrealized potential in Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising. I don’t believe the developers were able to squeeze as much out of the open world island warfare concept as they could have.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Risen
    I’d only recommend Risen to people who really enjoyed the Gothic series, or perhaps similarly flawed games like Two Worlds or Dungeon Lords.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Military Madness: Nectaris
    It's unforgiving, user-unfriendly, and the computer routinely cheats. I can't recommend it to modern gamers at all.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dead Space: Extraction
    As far as mature-rated games are concerned, Dead Space: Extraction is one of the best you’ll play on the Wii this year.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
    This DS title is not bad by any means, but it is certainly the weakest installment of the Kingdom Hearts series so far. However, to its credit, the game is still a charming and fun title to play for Kingdom Hearts enthusiasts and fans alike.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ion Assault
    For the most part Ion Assault is a great game, though not without its flaws.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Order of War
    It’s almost arcade-like, perhaps appealing more strongly to FPS players looking for a change of pace than the average RTS player.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Halo 3: ODST
    The bottom line here is that this is a nice little piece of Halo, and that anyone who has ever enjoyed Halo will probably enjoy this too. The only question is how much it is worth to you. As a full priced stand-alone game, its value is somewhat dubious.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
    At the very least, this is worth a rental just to see how well the TMNT franchise translates to the Smash Bros. gameplay style, but it’ll probably take more than a rental if you want to unlock everything.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wet
    It’s a classic rainy day rental and in that capacity, as an unpretentious shoot-em-up, it works just fine.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wet
    It’s a classic rainy day rental and in that capacity, as an unpretentious shoot-em-up, it works just fine.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    This is very nearly the perfect game. This game is as close to 100% as I've ever seen.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Shift
    Overall, Need For Speed: Shift is a welcome change of pace in the long-running series, and a welcome addition to the sim racing genre as well.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Shift
    Overall, Need For Speed: Shift is a welcome change of pace in the long-running series, and a welcome addition to the sim racing genre as well.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
    The bottom line here is that this isn’t nearly as good, fun, or as satisfying a game as the original from either an action standpoint, a role-playing standpoint, or just a comic book standpoint.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
    The bottom line here is that this isn’t nearly as good, fun, or as satisfying a game as the original from either an action standpoint, a role-playing standpoint, or just a comic book standpoint.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Darkest of Days
    Interesting concept, poor execution. Unfinished even.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Beatles: Rock Band
    The bottom line here is that this is still The freakin’ Beatles in a triumphant rhythm game début. The music is fantastic, the presentation is out of this world (sometimes literally), and all done with the utmost respect and care.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Beatles: Rock Band
    The bottom line here is that this is still The freakin’ Beatles in a triumphant rhythm game début. The music is fantastic, the presentation is out of this world (sometimes literally), and all done with the utmost respect and care.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Beatles: Rock Band
    The bottom line here is that this is still The freakin’ Beatles in a triumphant rhythm game début. The music is fantastic, the presentation is out of this world (sometimes literally), and all done with the utmost respect and care.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    DiRT 2
    Anyone who loved the original should pick this up as soon as possible, and if you’re new to the genre, at least download the demo and give it a shot. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it once you’ve gotten used to the controls, and find that the game’s wide variety of well-done events result in an incredibly fun experience that should please nearly anyone.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    DiRT 2
    Anyone who loved the original should pick this up as soon as possible, and if you’re new to the genre, at least download the demo and give it a shot. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it once you’ve gotten used to the controls, and find that the game’s wide variety of well-done events result in an incredibly fun experience that should please nearly anyone.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Contra ReBirth
    Despite some shortcomings, Contra Rebirth is a fantastic download for Wii owners and at just $10, it provides a lot of fun at little cost.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Defense Grid: The Awakening
    Defense Grid takes about five minutes to learn, then slowly gives you more tools over the course of campaign mode.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Section 8
    All in all this is a great game with solid gameplay, beautiful worlds, tons of customization, and an excellent multiplayer component.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero 5
    But right now the Guitar Hero franchise is doing real damage to the genre by diluting the quality of its games in the attempt to cash in quickly on a formula that sells. It’s sad, and moreover it’s incredibly shortsighted.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero 5
    But right now the Guitar Hero franchise is doing real damage to the genre by diluting the quality of its games in the attempt to cash in quickly on a formula that sells. It’s sad, and moreover it’s incredibly shortsighted.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    While it’s slightly hurt by a few minor problems, Batman: Arkham Asylum rises above them to provide an unforgettable experience. Part of it is due to the well-crafted storyline, but it’s also due to the well-made gameplay that makes most things easy to do and certainly more than any Batman game released in the last 15 years.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    While it’s slightly hurt by a few minor problems, Batman: Arkham Asylum rises above them to provide an unforgettable experience. Part of it is due to the well-crafted storyline, but it’s also due to the well-made gameplay that makes most things easy to do and certainly more than any Batman game released in the last 15 years.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Section 8
    All in all this is a great game with solid gameplay, beautiful worlds, tons of customization, and an excellent multiplayer component.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Shadow Complex
    All in all, Shadow Complex is a finely-crafted game that is sure to please anyone with a fondness for the older Metroids or the newer side-scrolling Castlevanias as this offers up a similar experience, with some of its own touches that help it stand out from the rest.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein
    Wolfenstein is a mediocre title from a franchise known to be innovative and exceptional in their offerings.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein
    Wolfenstein is a mediocre title from a franchise known to be innovative and exceptional in their offerings.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein
    Wolfenstein is a mediocre title from a franchise known to be innovative and exceptional in their offerings.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 10
    If you are a fan of the series, this is a no-brainer to pick up, but even if you are even a mild sports fan, you cannot go wrong with Madden NFL 10.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 10
    If you are a fan of the series, this is a no-brainer to pick up, but even if you are even a mild sports fan, you cannot go wrong with Madden NFL 10.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Trials HD
    While it’s not perfect, and the sharp increase in difficulty at the end isn’t for everyone, Trials HD is an incredible experience overall.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Real Heroes: Firefighter
    I commend the developers for trying something new with the first-person viewpoint and for giving Wii owners a decent firefighting game. Unfortunately, it's not an exceptional one, and while this is a well-made game in a lot of ways, it is hurt by its very sterile look, poor graphics, and control issues.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta
    The bottom line here is that Mothership Zeta is about as much of a miss as Bethesda has ever been responsible for. A few hours of linear romp through boring corridors fighting boring enemies is frankly a shocking disappointment from such a successful development group.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta
    The bottom line here is that Mothership Zeta is about as much of a miss as Bethesda has ever been responsible for. A few hours of linear romp through boring corridors fighting boring enemies is frankly a shocking disappointment from such a successful development group.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Memento Mori (2008)
    Sort of a snoozer. I had trouble playing it for more than an hour without it causing me to nod off, and while I found the ending to be intriguing, it wasn't enough to make up for the basic puzzles and the basic dialogue, and the lack of interaction between the lead characters (surprisingly, they're almost never on screen at the same time).
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wii Sports Resort
    If you’re like me, where Wii Sports continues to get the most play on your Wii, then you’re surely itching to get your hands on Wii Sports Resort, if you haven’t done so already.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters XII
    Right now, there’s way too little here to recommend a full-price purchase to anyone. Die-hards should only buy it when it hits the $20-30 range, and everyone else will likely be satiated by a rental. What’s here is done quite well, but there just isn’t enough of it.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters XII
    Right now, there’s way too little here to recommend a full-price purchase to anyone. Die-hards should only buy it when it hits the $20-30 range, and everyone else will likely be satiated by a rental. What’s here is done quite well, but there just isn’t enough of it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    'Splosion Man
    All in all, Splosion Man is a definite must-buy. Its combination of challenging, but addictive gameplay, impressive graphics, and humor combine to form a memorable experience that stands out and sticks in your head long after you’ve shut the system off.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 10
    In the end, many of the same problems that plagued last year’s installment still exist, but that shouldn’t stop college football fans from buying this year’s edition of NCAA Football. The gameplay is still fun. It may not be Madden but this is still a must own for college football’s biggest fans and casual fans alike.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 10
    In the end, many of the same problems that plagued last year’s installment still exist, but that shouldn’t stop college football fans from buying this year’s edition of NCAA Football. The gameplay is still fun. It may not be Madden but this is still a must own for college football’s biggest fans and casual fans alike.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Battlefield 1943
    Battlefield 1943 is a great game if you’ve got a half hour or an hour in between something else and you want to play something but not get too deep into it. It, unfortunately, doesn’t go deeper than that, which is a shame because there are plenty of things here that could be done to open the game up even further.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Battlefield 1943
    Battlefield 1943 is a great game if you’ve got a half hour or an hour in between something else and you want to play something but not get too deep into it. It, unfortunately, doesn’t go deeper than that, which is a shame because there are plenty of things here that could be done to open the game up even further.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal
    Even at this early stage (1 of 5), Tales of Monkey Island earns a full recommendation for adventure fans that are pining for the days when games had a strong mental challenge and the payoff was completely hysterical lunacy.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trine
    Trine is an extremely well-balanced and clever game. A little combat, a little platforming action, some very well-designed puzzling – the overall effect resulting in a quite enticing game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    Targeted at the younger audience, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a decent game overall, but it doesn’t live up to the potential and grandeur of the Harry Potter legacy.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    Targeted at the younger audience, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a decent game overall, but it doesn’t live up to the potential and grandeur of the Harry Potter legacy.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    Targeted at the younger audience, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a decent game overall, but it doesn’t live up to the potential and grandeur of the Harry Potter legacy.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
    Bound in Blood certainly isn’t without its flaws, but for fans of the genre I definitely suggest picking it up and giving it a try.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
    Bound in Blood certainly isn’t without its flaws, but for fans of the genre I definitely suggest picking it up and giving it a try.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The Conduit
    The Conduit is a noble experiment. It's a great engine, and I look forward to future games that use it. The multiplayer, glitchy though it may be, is the real reason to pick it up, and it's fun enough to justify the purchase.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Overlord II
    Never has pillaging and murdering countless citizens been so fun, and so funny. I love games that let me be the bad guy, and Overlord lets you do all that and more.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Overlord II
    Never has pillaging and murdering countless citizens been so fun, and so funny. I love games that let me be the bad guy, and Overlord lets you do all that and more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fallout 3: Point Lookout
    The bottom line here is that Point Lookout is probably the best model for Fallout 3 DLC yet.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fallout 3: Point Lookout
    The bottom line here is that Point Lookout is probably the best model for Fallout 3 DLC yet.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Prototype
    The bottom line here is that Prototype just doesn’t come together into a cohesive and successful form of interactive entertainment.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Prototype
    The bottom line here is that Prototype just doesn’t come together into a cohesive and successful form of interactive entertainment.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Grand Slam Tennis
    Grand Slam Tennis is not perfect, but it is the best tennis outing to date on the Wii.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Guerrilla
    If you’re looking for a Bioshock type of storyline with endless plot points to discuss and debate with others, this is not your game. If you’re looking for a solid reason to blow up some buildings and stand there wide-eyed at your explosive accomplishments then by all means pick yourself up a copy and get your ass to… ahhh dammit.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Guerrilla
    If you’re looking for a Bioshock type of storyline with endless plot points to discuss and debate with others, this is not your game. If you’re looking for a solid reason to blow up some buildings and stand there wide-eyed at your explosive accomplishments then by all means pick yourself up a copy and get your ass to… ahhh dammit.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Damnation
    It's not even so bad that it's funny, although it certainly started off that way. It's just plain bad.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Damnation
    It's not even so bad that it's funny, although it certainly started off that way. It's just plain bad.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    inFamous
    It's got far more good points than bad, and is one of the reasons to own a PlayStation 3.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper
    Overall, Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper is a nice enough adventure if you’re interested in the Jack the Ripper murders.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Restaurant Empire II
    I wasn’t thrilled with Restaurant Empire II, but I didn’t hate it, either. There is a lot of content to the game, with 34 scenarios to play, six types of restaurants to run, and hundreds upon hundreds of recipes to learn, but the game leans more towards quantity than quality, and I prefer the leaning to go the other way.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    UFC Undisputed 2009
    Yuke’s hard work has paid off in spades with UFC 2009: Undisputed. While the game may have taken more time than some fans would have liked to hit shelves, the wait was worth it as they delivered a top-shelf game in every area that counts and provided an amazing base that they can build upon in the future.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    UFC Undisputed 2009
    Yuke’s hard work has paid off in spades with UFC 2009: Undisputed. While the game may have taken more time than some fans would have liked to hit shelves, the wait was worth it as they delivered a top-shelf game in every area that counts and provided an amazing base that they can build upon in the future.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Boom Blox Bash Party
    With Bash Party, EA and Spielberg have taken the original Boom Blox and built on it to produce a package that is creative, innovative, and crazy-fun to play.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Terminator Salvation
    In the end, Terminator: Salvation won't have you screaming for salvation, but rather wishing you were terminated from playing this game. Wait for the next reboot if you're hoping for that perfect, all around Terminator game.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Terminator Salvation
    In the end, Terminator: Salvation won't have you screaming for salvation, but rather wishing you were terminated from playing this game. Wait for the next reboot if you're hoping for that perfect, all around Terminator game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Punch-Out!!
    Overall, the gameplay itself is fun, and there are enough options (Wii Remote, Wii Remote/Nunchuk, Balance Board) to suit the preferences of any gamer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ZEN Pinball
    Zen Pinball's a decent use of time and money. It plays a good game of pinball, and that's all it set out to do.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Killing Floor
    Ultimately though, the sort of plotless killing gets old, or at least it did for me. L4D felt like you were trying to go somewhere and do something. KF fails in that respect and instead feels like just a bunch of deathmatch games with the computer controlling one side.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Star Trek: D-A-C
    If a download code for this game came in the form of a sticker at the bottom of your brand new Mr. Spock glass you paid three dollars for at Burger King, it would be an easy recommendation for a thirty-minute whirl on your Xbox. Since it actually costs the “Microsoft Points” equivalent of ten of your hard-earned dollars it can only be recommended that you take that cash down to Burger King and get yourself a #11 combo… with a Star Trek glass.
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