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
    • 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?

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