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For 1,355 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 74% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 21% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 99 Dead Space: Extraction
Lowest review score: 10 The Expendables 2 Videogame
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 866 out of 1355
  2. Mixed: 401 out of 1355
  3. Negative: 88 out of 1355
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
    Ubisoft have done almost everything right with Cloudy. It’s not a game that re-invents the genre by any means, but it’s an enjoyable romp that never overstays its welcome.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fable II: See the Future
    Overall, the DLC is still short. One can blow through all the quests in two and a half hours. That being said, gamers who played Fable II, beat it, and enjoyed it, but ultimately shelved it after one play-through won’t find anything compelling enough to bring them back. Contrastingly, Fable II nuts will find a good excuse to jump back into one of the gems of 2008, and get a glimpse, albeit a short one, into what’s in store for the Fable universe.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
    Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth may be one of the most surprising Kinect titles of the year.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Fuse
    A welcome surprise and a nice break from the story-heavy and highly cinematic games that have come out in the past few months. This game is the definition of gameplay over presentation, and it’s all the better for it.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Splatterhouse
    Splatterhouse isn't an uber-terrible, unplayable game...but its damn close.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NHL 2K11
    NHL 2K11 is incredibly different from it's new competitor. It's much more sim-centric and has all the features that hardcore fans could possibly want. Which makes it somewhat disappointing that the motion controls - the selling point for the console - came off so poorly.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 39 Critic Score
    Arcade Darts
    Even with fairly long Career mode and single console Multiplayer option, Arcade Darts feels too cheap for any real enjoyment. Those who already enjoy playing Darts will rather play the real-life version. At the same time, those who are unfamiliar with the sport would be better off simply watching others play the real thing then trying to enjoy this poorly implemented iteration.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    Blood Stone: 007
    And the issues with Bloodstone reach further than just a hard to grasp plot. Both the driving and the shooting suffer from a distinct lack of polish.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires
    If there was a series that could really use a reboot, reinvention or a break Dynasty Warriors should be it. The series has been doing the same thing over and over again for so long and it’s not doing enough to entice new players to the series.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Crystal Defenders R1
    Crystal Defenders R1 is a real disappointment for a number of reasons. The Ivalice World is one of the great aspects of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series and this game does absolutely nothing to add to that world. The limited amount of maps, units and challenge added to the fact that this is only the first part of a larger game only strengthen the reasons not to spend 800 Wii Points.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Blacklight: Tango Down
    Blacklight: Tango Down has positioned itself in the precarious spot of being an XBLA game that wants to be a full release. I can't fault Zombie for being ambitious, but this is what ultimately leads to the game's failures.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Rayman 3D
    Rayman 3D's target audience - i.e those who actually played "The Great Escape" and fell in love with the lengthy campaign and overall presentation - will pick it up without hesitation. As for those who never-NEVER got to play it, I think it would be best to wait until the price drops of a few bucks...like 20-30 dollars.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
    An new take on the fiction, a genre I thoroughly enjoy, and a designed-for-co-op experience; this should have been a home run. But, robotic animations, sometimes bland voice work, invisible walls and ignorant enemy AI sucked much of the life out of it.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MX vs. ATV Alive
    This review might feel like a complaint towards THQ. It is but not entirely. Truth is: MX vs ATV Alive isn't only fun but also addictive and well-worth the $40 price of entrance. However, those who have been enjoying the heck out of Reflex will feel like someone punch them in the gut.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Shaun White Skateboarding
    Ubisoft deserves credit for its effort to create a different skating experience. Bending rails and ramps in succession feels like being on a morphing rollercoaster ride, and the shifting cityscape is a treat for the eyes. Unfortunately the rest of the game plays it safe with missions and features one could find in any other skating title.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Shaun White Skateboarding
    Ubisoft deserves credit for its effort to create a different skating experience. Bending rails and ramps in succession feels like being on a morphing rollercoaster ride, and the shifting cityscape is a treat for the eyes. Unfortunately the rest of the game plays it safe with missions and features one could find in any other skating title.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Smash Cars
    Smash Cars is ultimately an underwhelming experience. The game looks good and is simple to play but there is nothing exciting or innovative about the title.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead to Rights: Retribution
    With a forgettable story, bland characters and a huge sense of déjà-vu, Namco’s re-envisioning of its precious Dead to Rights franchise manages to keep you afloat, but never elevates your level of excitement beyond just treading water.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Wanted: Weapons of Fate
    Another movie tie-in game, another poor title. Weapons of Fate had the potential to be a great game as the bullet curve system is very unique and fun to use. However, the game suffers from repetitive gameplay and barely serviceable graphics. In essence, the game doesn’t leave you wanting more – it leaves you wanting an entirely new game altogether.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Aqua
    Credit to Games Distillery. AQUA - Naval Warfare is an enjoyable dual-stick shooter while it lasts, especially considering this is their freshman effort.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    The Spiderwick Chronicles
    The Spiderwick Chronicles won’t appeal to anyone. This game is primarily aimed at the younger crowd, the fans of the film and the books. If you don’t fit in one of these categories, then you should look elsewhere.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Create
    Create is a nice attempt from EA at taking a bite of the Play.Create.Share cake but in the end, its lack of personality and limited appeal makes an extremely difficult game to love.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a game that one should only buy if they are an absolute die-hard Transformers fan and must have it for their collection along with their Optimus Prime underwear and Bumble Bee lunch box. For gamers who like the movies it is at most a rent for a weekend.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Little League World Series Baseball 2010
    In spite of its flaws, Little League World Series 2010 is an enjoyable game. It's just not one that discerning sports game enthusiasts or ball game players are going to be able to enjoy with the same level of satisfaction that the younger target audience will.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    PowerUp Heroes
    By no means should PowerUp Heroes be considered a game just for kids. With the Versus and Tournament modes, this game is perfect for parties, and perfect for showing off what Kinect can do.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao
    If you’re a hardcore fan of side-scrolling brawlers from the NES era and you’re looking for something to scratch that nostalgic itch, definitely give Invincible Tiger a look.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    FaceBreaker K.O. Party
    Facebreaker is a hard title to rate. It’s lacks the depth of a fighter, the skill of a boxing title, and the super cheap AI can and will put most people off. Yet, the gameplay is so fast and furious, it does have the potential to be fun. Add a few friends to the mix, and you’ve got a reason to at least rent it for a weekend.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Disney Universe
    Disney Universe is a game that may entertain your young ones, but it will only be a matter of time before they will want to put this one down.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 38 Critic Score
    Secret Agent Clank
    Honestly there is zero value in this game and in the end I would recommend playing one of the other far superior Ratchet and Clank games or mow the lawn.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Major League Baseball 2K9
    There’s more good than bad in MLB 2K9. While the experience has been brought down to a certain level of easiness, there’s still a lot of things that make the game frustrating and tiresome. MLB 2K9 is a great improvement over last years’ game and made me want to spend a few quality hours on it. Sadly, making a “baseball game for dummies” won’t make the games better if they keep changing the recipe and trying come up with ways to be the big boy in town…I think this is what hurts the game the most.
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