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
    • 72 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    If you're a Sudoku fan, this is your game.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While the archeology and character-building elements are major successes, the game ultimately flounders on its extreme lack of challenge and derivative story-telling.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The move towards the slower paced boxing style of Fight Night was an interesting concept, but everything else in the game screams wrestler. The combination just doesn't work well.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The move towards the slower paced boxing style of Fight Night was an interesting concept, but everything else in the game screams wrestler. The combination just doesn't work well.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This game tweaks the tried and true old-school 2D shooter recipe just enough to appeal to both next-gen gamers and 8-bit lovers.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    This game is narrowly focused towards collectible card game fans. Even hardcore followers will see that playing the video game version falls way short of live play against real people with real cards. As for the rest of the gamers, the game won't be.
    • 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
    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
    • 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.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Another sub-par Warriors release, adding only one new mode but demanding 40 dollars. If you're a fan of the series, it may be worth it. Otherwise, pick up one of the older titles cheaper.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Another sub-par Warriors release, adding only one new mode but demanding 40 dollars. If you're a fan of the series, it may be worth it. Otherwise, pick up one of the older titles cheaper.
    • 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.
    • 79 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
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Telltale took fans' reactions and made a longer, funnier and overall more exciting fourth episode.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    There are some nice innovations, but it ultimately falls short due to poor gameplay mechanics.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While the barebones gameplay options and lack of flash may make VF5 seem like a stripped title, that couldn't be further from the truth. While we don't get beautiful cinematics, dozens of characters or a bunch of gimmicky modes to keep us busy, we do get the solidest fighter we've had in a very long time, and what may be the best single player mode in any fighter to date.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For those who have gotten tired and/or fed up of the Sonic series, SATSR offers enough improvement in the gameplay to warrant some serious consideration.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Despite the repetitive nature of the core game, being able to scale rooftops and blow everything to smithereens is more than enough to compensate for these problems.
    • 80 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.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 49 Critic Score
    A game with a lot of promise--it just doesn't deliver. For puzzler fans, this game isn't even worth playing at a friend's house.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A very solid and super cool RTS game, and one that any RTS fan should pick up. It doesn't do anything revolutionary, but it perfects the common issues of the genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This game is definitely old-school. AS: V is simple to learn, provides some good exploration, a lot of extermination of aliens, and some laughs along the way. if you're looking for a lite shooter that isn't so serious, check this out.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    A Wii Remote costs $40, and can't be found. Wii Play costs $50, and comes with one. Worth buying only if you want an extra remote.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're new to the land of Puzzle Fighter (or Buster Bros.) it's worth checking out, and if you've played them all before back in the day it's still worth checking out. As long as you enjoy the old-school puzzle games, you'll enjoy this one.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Serious soccer fans will appreciate the editing features of this game while non-fans will enjoy the gameplay.

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