GamerNode's Scores

  • Games
For 1,135 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 53% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 43% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 LIMBO
Lowest review score: 15 Yaris
Score distribution:
1135 game reviews
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may not represent a revolution for the franchise, but it is certainly a welcome return to form, and comes with a number of updates and improvements to create a smooth and enjoyable experience. This is not a "movie game."
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While not as deep or replayable as SmackDown! vs. RAW, it carves its own niche into the WWE videogame universe. Any wrestling fan will enjoy it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut is just fun to play, which is likely what Headstrong was going for, and what arcade players are looking for.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    The game bridges the gap between SimCity 4 and whatever comes next. It's a decent city simulation game but suffers from a poor tutorial, some shaky gameplay mechanics and little to no replayability.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While not as deep or replayable as SmackDown! vs. RAW, it carves its own niche into the WWE videogame universe. Any wrestling fan will enjoy it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You should be happy to play We Love Golf! It's not phenomenal, but it's not awful, either, and it does provide a measure of fun. If you're looking for a Wii golf game without the PGA frills, WLG will do just fine.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The first installment to SiN Episodes is really a tossup between wanting to know what happens next or completely quitting right away, because the gameplay is getting too old.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mafia II is certainly an enigma among mob drama games, eliciting both an intense satisfaction with story and place while accruing simultaneous disappointment at the limitation of its focus.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Maw is a simple, yet enjoyable game, with charm to spare.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Elebits is a great idea for a game, but the weak level design and somewhat boring gameplay brings it down. But for young kids, it may prove to be a hit.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a wrestling fan, there's no reason not to invest in Smackdown vs. Raw 2011. It's an evolution in the series and wrestling games in general. Make sure to check it out.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Many will love this game, and many will hate it. The real draw of this game is the story and the environments you play in. If you want a lot of intense action, look elsewhere. If you want an experience, look here.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If Frontlines came out a year earlier, it would have easily been one of the more recommendable FPS titles on the 360. As it is, the flurry of awesome FPS offerings in the latter half of 2007 completely overshadow anything it has going for it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It may not look it, but it's one of the better 360 titles to date. It's addicting, the gameplay is fun, and anyone can enjoy it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead Head Fred is one of the better titles available on the PSP, and until Chains of Olympus comes out, it has no challenger for title of best action game on the PSP.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Panda Kung Fu is a fun game that shows very good attention to level design and creative game making. You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this one folks because it will appeal to a wide audience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shank is absolutely worth the time, money, and effort, though perhaps it's not the paragon of innovation I expected.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's not the most innovative puzzle game and it may not control that well, but there is something utterly irresistible about Exit that keeps you coming back for more.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A game this rich in inspiration and bizarre in interpretation should be beheld; to be played, it seems, was not El Shaddai's priority.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're dying for a new GTA game, then VCS is worth picking up for a mere $20. But be aware that this is just more of the same GTA that we've played for years, with nothing much new in the way of gameplay elements.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kane's Wrath is as good an adaptation of classic RTS action to a home console as I've seen, but still makes it painfully obvious that there are far better ways to control the construction and command of complex virtual armies.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite its flaws, Assault Heroes 2 is a fun and functional arcade shooter that just about anyone can enjoy. Its simple control scheme feels good, and although it is brief, the game is definitely worth the price of admission.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alice: Madness Returns should please fans of the original and newcomers alike. The game can feel a bit dated and tedious at times, but the incredibly dark Wonderland that American McGee has crafted is just begging to be explored.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Eye of Judgment is a game made for a very specific crowd, and may bring in a few new gamers. Just don't go in expecting anything too revolutionary or complex.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    A keeper. There's plenty of action to keep a gamer interested, with a handful of extras beyond the main missions. Overlooking slight control issues, this game is perfect for a quick action fix, done with style.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While the story in this classic RPG takes a backseat to the rest of the game, ClaDun x2 gives players a wealth of content to enjoy that gives a sense of what a traditional RPG should be.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    To view this package as a whole, it's not the most amazing thing in the world. A weak plot, been-there done-that cutscenes, semi-generic weapons, and a view perspective that has been rarely seen since 1990 make it sound worse than it really is.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game hits the mark in being a fun fighter. For once, the Wii controls weren't an after thought -- they actually help the game instead of hindering it. Good choice for anyone who wants a good fighter or fun game on the Wii.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Makes players feel like they're playing baseball, rather than watching a telecast or playing a videogame. Falls short of competitor in visuals and overall depth, but gets the most important aspects of core gameplay and immersion just right.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a game to play and you've got a friend who can sit on your couch and play it, then grab it. If you don't have a friend to play it with you, leave it alone.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For $20, there are plenty of options for any gamer-Greatest Hits and Platinum titles, for instance-but Capcom's collections are a welcome return to gaming's roots, and Vol. II outshines its predecessors in bringing once-forgotten games back into the spotlight.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you loved Dead Rising 2, then there's no reason you shouldn't continue the story with Case West. There are some disappointments, but it's good, gory, Dead Rising fun.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    A strong racing title for hardcore F1 fans or purists of the racing genre. While the gameplay is its strong suit, the problematic graphics, lack of good sound engineering and long qualifying rounds may have some gamers losing patience with this title.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Dungeon Runners is an easy to play, quick to jump-in and a relatively fun hack n' slash game. It's also free and small to download so you might as well give it a whirl -- it can't hurt.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A solid game. Nothing groundbreaking or extremely impressive, but very fun and entertaining.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you don’t know what rugby is or think of it as a poor-man’s football, this game will teach you what it’s all about, and entertain you. It’s a fast-paced sports game, and that translates well in any language.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    There is some real hardcore action for serious baseball fans here and they'll enjoy the tasks of micro-managing teams, sending in plays, and experiencing some real major league fun. But for all others, the game fails to draw you in.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you love chaotic gameplay and uneven odds, Gatling Gears will provide; titanic bosses with mutliple health bars, waves of varied enemies and a serious arsenal to destroy them all.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a wrestling fan, there's no reason not to invest in Smackdown vs. Raw 2011. It's an evolution in the series and wrestling games in general. Make sure to check it out.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While graphically inferior and less wieldy than its PC counterpart, Sam & Max: Season One on the Wii still captures the wit and humor of the franchise very well. An enjoyable and refreshing game in a sea of Wii mediocrity.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    What could have been a radical new step in the genre is nothing but the same old thing with a new, awkward coat of paint. The gameplay is still good, but it's the same damn thing over and over again. It's disappointing.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MMA fans who game on the go will be satisfied with UFC 2010. Those owning the console version, however, need not even worry about it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This probably won't be the end of the Fear franchise, but if the developer does decide to keep it with a trilogy, they drove it home on a strong, if belabored, horrifying note.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    When you couple the sheer entertainment value of the Power Stone games with the fact that this title offers two games for the price of one, that should be reason enough to warrant a purchase from any gamers looking for a great PSP fighter.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This probably won't be the end of the Fear franchise, but if the developer does decide to keep it with a trilogy, they drove it home on a strong, if belabored, horrifying note.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The same game I've played over and over again, just in Shanghai. Technically sound, but too generic to be considered elite among shooters.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Combat issues can make it frustrating and repetitive, but 15 dollars is a paltry sum for experiencing the intense mind-blowing world of Zenozoik. Zeno Clash deserves to be played for its unequaled experience, but probably just not for too long.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Comic Jumper is an idea that, when executed, becomes something far less great than its conception. It's a game that had to have sounded amazing in the planning room, but the finished product is just a disappointment that becomes a tedious experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    De Blob 2 can feel a bit simplistic at times, but it's still an incredibly rewarding and fun game with a great style. I just wish it were a little more complicated.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you're looking for an alternative to Geometry Wars and the rest of the clones residing on XBLA, Ion Assault is a decent choice given its slick presentation, clean graphics, and interesting take on the genre.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mafia II is certainly an enigma among mob drama games, eliciting both an intense satisfaction with story and place while accruing simultaneous disappointment at the limitation of its focus.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Great continuation, hilarious dialogue, pleasing music and easy puzzles make this another solid chapter.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    By attempting to innovate the way the game is controlled, the overall quality of the title is far removed from what would be expected from an SSX diehard. EA really needs to hit the drawing board much harder for any future SSX Wii releases.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Fans of the franchise or new fans will be pleased with Caesar IV; it's a solid historic city building game with plenty to do.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Claptrap Robolution doesn't fail to entertain, it simply fails to do so in a new and unique way. If you love Borderlands and just want more of the same, this DLC will win your heart.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A large tracklist, future downloadables and other online features make Universe a must-own for DDR fans with a 360. For newcomers to the series, Universe offers a very friendly learning environment.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may not represent a revolution for the franchise, but it is certainly a welcome return to form, and comes with a number of updates and improvements to create a smooth and enjoyable experience. This is not a "movie game."
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    With over 150 levels and boss stages, there's enough variety to keep things interesting, and old-school players will feel right at home with the familiar and mostly untouched format of the past.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    What started as fun and witty quickly turned into an over-frustrating game that will piss off anyone without patience. If you want to learn the game, then play it. Otherwise, your hair will thank you for not pulling it out.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA Live 08 is in serious contention for Best Basketball Game this year. That just shows you how much improved 08 is after the disaster of 07. Who says EA doesn't listen?
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yggdra Union's difficult, strangely addicting, and shows gamers that there's more ways to be successful in the tactical/strategy RPG market than copying the Final Fantasy and Ogre Battle franchises.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Decent as far as fighting games go, but one of the better Naruto-based titles. Certainly better than the last outing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The same game I've played over and over again, just in Shanghai. Technically sound, but too generic to be considered elite among shooters.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If it weren't for the humor in the game, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Thanks to the clever writing, there are some who will appreciate the game enough to forgive the limited gameplay mechanics.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A concentrated dose of RE5's action-based gameplay, DE is quite enjoyable for the short time players will spend with it. Puzzle-seekers, walk the other way; new-era RE action gamers, you will not regret giving it a whirl.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Just Cause was filled with a lot of great ideas. It had the potential to be an awesome game, but what comes across as unsurety on the part of the development team really hampers it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Great visuals, unique WWII-era storytelling, and explode-and-run fun made me love the game, but the shooting, driving, climbing, and stealth gameplay made me want to choke myself. The game improves with time and is enjoyable, overall.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There are some memorable action scenes in Airborne, along with some great visuals and a top-notch presentation. But be careful, because it's over before you know it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is a great homage to beat-em-ups of old that plays well, but is hurt by a few technical issues and gameplay missteps. No online co-op can also sour the experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lego Pirates of the Caribbean can be fun, so long as you don't get bored of doing the same things over and over again. The humor of the LEGO series remains, however, so there will be laughs along the way.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Prism is a refreshing puzzle game on the DS, and a nice break from the various block-based puzzlers we've been playing the last few years. Sadly, there's just something about it that doesn't make most people want to keep going.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Is ProStreet a change from the NFS formula? Yes. Is it a welcome change? Not really. The removal of the NFS staples and little new additions make this a rather generic racer.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lego Pirates of the Caribbean can be fun, so long as you don't get bored of doing the same things over and over again. The humor of the LEGO series remains, however, so there will be laughs along the way.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Very fun game that is marred by technical problems. The lack of replay is what really hurts.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    While the game is pretty entertaining at first, the appeal wears off very quickly and doesn't return. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere if you want aerial combat.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A solid game. Nothing groundbreaking or extremely impressive, but very fun and entertaining.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If gamers want a new point-and-click adventure to sink their teeth into, Blackwell Deception gives all the features that they are most likely looking for.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A generally gratifying gameplay experience. Makes good use of the DS hardware and offers players a unique and functional method of controlling the action. It stumbles in the exploration surrounding that, and in its largely derivative storyline.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A creepy independent title that succeeds in its focus on refining established gameplay elements rather than defining its own.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA Live 08 is in serious contention for Best Basketball Game this year. That just shows you how much improved 08 is after the disaster of 07. Who says EA doesn't listen?
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There's not a whole lot more to tell in this turgid tale of DDR madness. The new modes may draw in a few extra players that previously haven't tried out these titles, but fans of the series know what they'll be getting in the end.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lego Pirates of the Caribbean can be fun, so long as you don't get bored of doing the same things over and over again. The humor of the LEGO series remains, however, so there will be laughs along the way.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is a good game for a DBZ title, but average if you ignore the property holding it up. For fans of DBZ this is a must-own; for normal gamers, this is likely onyl a rental.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Endless Frontier works well for the most part. The problem is that despite its attempt to be clever or controversial, it fails to be very engaging.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Epic Mickey could have become the best game on the Wii, as it certainly has the tools to be so. The camera issues will annoy many of players, diminishing the game as a whole. Don't let it stop you, however, from playing what is still a great game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Very entertaining but clearly flawed brawler.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Glory Days 2 is a fun game, but it’s not great. Like a lot of older arcade titles, this one is fun to play, but you wouldn’t name it a masterpiece, or even a great game. With a few friends to play with it definitely goes up a notch.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite providing the thrilling and series-established RTS gameplay, Soulstorm seems recycled and worn out. Dawn of War fans or RTS players will feel deja vu when playing this game the first time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    God Hand's high level of difficulty and disappointing lack of technical innovation places it in the love it or hate it category. One thing's for sure though: it definitely should not be overlooked.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Soul Nomad is a fun game, and one every NIS fan will enjoy. For others trying to find a unique SRPG with an emphasis placed on characters and interaction, look no further.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The play mechanics sadly hold back what would be an amazing kart racer. The level of customization is vast and addictive, and the online community ensure countless hours of playtime and new content.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fans of the genre should absolutely experience Dante's Inferno, at least through the first seven circles of Hell.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It combines most aspects of the older titles and upgrades them into the world of high def. While the original "wow" factor is no longer there, it's still worth it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is a fighter that will draw fighting fans to its crisp, fast, fighting action and will entertain fans of the Dragon Ball franchise.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Solid gameplay, which you'd expect at this point in the series' life, but it just doesn't bring enough new or innovative features to keep you interested, especially with a competitor as good as skate.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game may be a port of a three year-old PSP game, but even so, it remains fun. The bonus content is a great addition, and a nice little bit of fan service.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Excite Truck lives up to its name--the only problem may come in how long you find it exciting.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While interesting, Crimson Alliance fails to deliver an engaging and replayable experience. Coupled with the cost, this game doesn't seem to stack up, but future DLC may bring it back from the brink.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rock of Ages, while simple in design, is still an enjoyable experience that you'll have to see to believe it. The game has multiplayer modes to keep you coming back for more despite some of its shortcomings.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    A deep and rewarding experience for players who are genuinely captivated by the title's unique approach and also have some interest in the UEFA itself, but a mediocre and oftentimes clunky game to those who fall below the category of aficionado.

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