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
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Despite its shortcomings, Saints Row is a fantastic addition to the Xbox 360. It contains a long singleplayer experience, and has the potential to be an extremely rewarding online one as well.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Forged Alliance is a perfect fit for SupCom fans, but new or eager RTS fans may find the game's difficulty a bit rough. Still, I highly recommend this and its standalone.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is a winner, and deserves a second Alliance Medal of Honor. May the Force be with you -- always.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Regardless of shortcomings, this high-tension, semi-return to old-school survival horror is an enjoyable experience that longtime fans will adore and newer players will easily get into.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The addition of Campus Legend adds a lot of value to the title, despite the still-lacking online portion.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It's a worthy Bioware RPG and oozes with an awesome storyline and memorable party members, but if you played it before on the Xbox there's really no reason to replay it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I have a feeling that I would love Shift 2 as I loved Gran Turismo 5 if it was a little more welcoming to series newbies. The high learning curve and stiff controls, however, are anything but welcoming, and it hurts the overall experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a great game. The pace may be unexpected, and repetition can be a slight issue, but the excellent gameplay, story, presentation, and immersion turn them into minor details.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The best version of the best NCAA sports series out there. If you're a fan of college hoops who plays video games and you don't own it yet, you need to get this game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Just Cause 2 does what so many other open-world games try to and usually end up missing the target. Its huge world, insane gameplay, and amazing visuals will keep you blowing stuff up into the wee hours of the morning and not even blinking an eye.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The knuckle-whitening, often horror-infused experiences inside of RAGE are essential to the vernacular of modern shooters. The pretty case they come in is not.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The grand battles and deep strategy will keep fans busy for months and the multiplayer allows for intense combat though all of the game modes. A confusing interface and some occasional AI issues mar an otherwise enjoyable, tactical experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A well above average game of arcade basketball, hampered a bit by sub-par online and a lack of customization options. A solid purchase despite its flaws.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Solid golf title that fixes a few problems from the Xbox 360 outing, but still leaves some unanswered and makes online even worse.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a great buy for 10 dollars. It's fun, addictive, fluent, beautiful, and all around a good time.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    PSP needed a good beat-'em-up and this near perfect conversion of its big brother, Smackdown Vs. Raw 2006 PS2, is something of a joy to play.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy fans should pick this game up. Despite its simplicity there is still much to be enjoyed in this game. Accept it for what it is, and you'll find yourself smiling as you journey with Vaan and Co. once again.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NCAA Football fans will love this, and if casual football fans can get past a few of the graphic issues then we may just have another wave of NCAA Football fans charging the field.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    On top of the unparalleled graphics that lovingly caress players' retinas from the second they load up the game, and enveloped within a traditional Japanese soundscape, Muramasa delivers steadily enjoyable gameplay from start to finish
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great edition to the Madden series. This is definitely the year to buy if you haven't in a while. Keep in mind if you have to choose, the 360 version is the one to get.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    All and all, the game will run between four and six hours, depending on how long you decide to look and click on everything. A lot of the dialogue and comments are nifty, and intriguing to listen to. The puzzle solving is relatively easy, and the humor is the major draw to the game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Any way you slice it, three games of this caliber all bundled together on one disc are definitely worth the price of entry.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great game at its core, marred by a bevy of minor and major annoyances. A lot of potential, but to truly work this game has to be refocused and partially reworked from the ground up.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're a veteran of the series and you want something new, there are a few new options and some sprucing up compared to past games, but this isn't the end-all-be-all for the franchise, and the customization really isn't implemented as well as it could be.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Its depth may scare off some gamers while appealing to the hardcore soccer fan.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The knuckle-whitening, often horror-infused experiences inside of RAGE are essential to the vernacular of modern shooters. The pretty case they come in is not.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    In the end, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is a nice refresher from the X-Men Legends series, and a game no comic fan should miss. If you enjoy the arcade-style titles of this nature (such as Gauntlet or the previous Legends titles), you'd also do well to pick the game up.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Be wary of the insanely long load times.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It provides a highly enjoyable single-player campaign, and improves upon a standard set by the first 3D Ninja Gaiden game four years ago.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Trials and Tribulations is a great ending to the trilogy. The gameplay is no different and may have gotten easier, but it's easily the best plot yet in a Phoenix Game. The final case is the best case yet in the series.

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