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 The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection
Lowest review score: 15 Yaris
Score distribution:
1135 game reviews
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Episode 203 doesn't succumb to 'third-episode in a series' syndrome. This episode provides all the hilarity you'll need to be satisifed, and if you love zombies then it's a plus.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Professor Layton and the Curious Village is a great game for anyone who enjoys brain-teasers. It can become highly addictive, and is perfect for micro- game sessions. It's a great overall presentation.
    • 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.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Devil May Cry 4 has set the bar for how a combat system should be made. I can't stress enough how fun it is to beat the hell out of every enemy encountered. Fans of the action hack and slash genre have a new champion.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Devil May Cry 4 has set the bar for how a combat system should be made. I can't stress enough how fun it is to beat the hell out of every enemy encountered. Fans of the action hack and slash genre have a new champion.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even for a tie-in game, SC does a pretty good job of being fun. Some of the game missions are repetitve, but kids will love it. Not recommended for experienced gamers or those who hate cutesy things.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Only young girls or parents will value this game. It's family fun, and obviously aimed at the pre-teen girl demographic. A nice gift for a child; not so much for a boyfriend.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    This game is only worth it if you want to get your daughter to stop begging for a pony. Once she plays this, she'll never ask for a horse again.
    • 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The brilliance of Rez isn't in some singular quality like graphics, but in the way everything comes together to create an audio and visual interactive experience that is uniquely its own.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Not only is PixelJunk Monsters the best game available on the PSN, but it's easily the best tower defense game yet. If you loved Desktop Tower Defense, you'll absolutely love PixelJunk Monsters.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Burnout Paradise delivers as a fantastic racing game any racing fan should own, and that even non-racing fans will likely get some enjoyment out of it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Burnout Paradise is the best Burnout game yet. The only issues are minor ones, and the online play delivers better than I ever expected. It's a must-own for racing fans, and at least a must-play for everyone else.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you don't love One Piece, you won't like this game. If you love One Piece, you will. It's really that simple. For fans of the series, this is the best One Piece game yet. For others, it's decent, but nothing great.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There's nothing else like it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This isn't a game for everyone, but for those who get the appeal, it's a success. Over-acheivers need not apply; you'll either quit within minutes or go insane and break the disc. Endless Ocean is a break, not a conquest.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An awesome DS game for strategy veterans and recruits alike. While this doesn't bring anything groundbreaking to the table, it's still the solidest Advance Wars title to date.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Features a depth not often found in MMOs. While its steep learning curve may turn off a few early on, eventually things fall into place. Once you figure things out shaping the world is highly engaging.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    I wanted to like this game--I just couldn't. Whether it's the fault of the changes from the Japanese to American version or the minigames themselves, something just never clicks.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A snappy sophomore effort makes Moai Better Blues a good continuation of the excellent Sam & Max Season Two. Faults like short gameplay time stunt the episode a little bit, but the witty plot and dialog make up the problems.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    This is one of the most disappointing games I've played in a while. With a few small tweaks and additions here and there, CoD would have been a much better game. Offline co-op alone would make it awesome.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    This is one of the worst football games I've ever played. If you crave arcade action football, go pick up one of the original NFL Street games.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    This is one of the worst football games I've ever played. If you crave arcade action football, go pick up one of the original NFL Street games.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is entertaining, although it contains barely any "real" gameplay. Great for a trip, or a rental on a lazy day.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you didn't get weened on the genre by Rainbow Studios' previous installments, there's little reason to start now with better offerings already available elsewhere.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you didn't get weened on the genre by Rainbow Studios' previous installments, there's little reason to start now with better offerings already available elsewhere.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Increased accessibility to increase sales seems to be the mantra of most developers and publishers in the industry and its nice to play a finely-tuned game that is developed with a core audience in mind.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    March Madness 08 tries to woo new players with new low-post play and classic rosters, but it doesn't quite work. Maybe next year we'll see a real revamp?
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    March Madness 08 tries to woo new players with new low-post play and classic rosters, but it doesn't quite work. Maybe next year we'll see a real revamp?
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With some neat spins on the RTS formula along with three excellent races, Universe at War is a good addition to the genre. A few problems, such as spotty AI and a predictable campaign keep it from being a classic.

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