Games Master UK's Scores

  • Games
For 3,901 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 60% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 35% 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 Shadow of the Colossus
Lowest review score: 3 Blood Beach
Score distribution:
3901 game reviews
    • 65 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    It's a Soulslike, sure, but likely due to the isometric angle and the simple controls it requires, a repetitive one that offers little beyond a surface-level challenge. [Oct 2017, p.80]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Good old-fashioned gameplay with an RPG twist, but not as good as Infinite's Puzzle Quest. [Apr 2010, p.85]
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    • 52 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Impressive content but fiddly as a result. [June 2011, p.87]
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    • 41 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Young gamers will love it while it lasts, but in another case of movie-tie-in-itis it's no classic. [Jan 2007, p.60]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A neat risk/reward system. [May 2014, p.78]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    You'd think there would be more fun to be had here. [Oct 2011, p.85]
    • Games Master UK
    • 76 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
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    Overwhelming at the start, underwhelming by the end. A solid online shooter but not essential. [Apr 2010, p.84]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Now this is different. [Oct 2011, p.95]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Efficiently recreates the spirit of the sport, but it's far too samey. [Aug 2008, p.81]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Immersive, innovative and fun to play. [May 2006, p.58]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Destined to make a lesser impact than the original, but it's still and improvement. [Oct 2011, p.97]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A surprisingly accomplished feat of fan service that's better than most official tie-ins. [July 2015, p.66]
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    It's decent enough, but it's sloppy and a general lack of excitement hurt it. [Jan 2007, p.76]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    By sticking to past success The Fallen King can stand up and hold its head high. [Jan 2009, p.83]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    It isn't quite good enough to be a cult classic, but it's routinely OK and fitfully superb. [Mar 2007, p.82]
    • Games Master UK
    • 87 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Rearmed looks good but doesn't quite hold the charm of the original. [Oct 2008, p.85]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Proves there's still plenty of room for innovation in a genre once thought spent. [July 2011, p.87]
    • Games Master UK
    • 65 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Rabid fans will struggle to ignore its charms, but if you're not DBZ inclined Vegeta 'bout it. [July 2007, p.77]
    • Games Master UK
    • 76 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    All singing, all dancing but not actually all that good. [June 2006, p.79]
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    • 48 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    As a quaint button masher there's a superplex of fun to be had. [Christmas 2012, p.87]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A decent "Buzz!"-rival for the Xbox 360, but don't expect any thrills or frills. [Christmas 2007, p.83]
    • Games Master UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Manga fans will enjoy this, but it's too repetitive to keep most playing for long. [May 2012, p.89]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Truly dire voice acting. [May 2012, p.89]
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Some of the fun of old wacky b-ball games has been replaced by what's perceived as cool. [June 2008, p.72]
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    • 71 Critic Score
    A pleasing blast from the past, decently priced. [Nov 2011, p.93]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Despite the good bits, its complexity makes it unsuited to quick play bouts on a phone. [Nov 2011, p.94]
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    • 51 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    With trickier minigames and less wandering and this would have been a winner. [Sept 2007, p.80]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    It's not much to look at, but this is an absorbing experience for the patient player. [Feb 2011, p.87]
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Kill, level up, customize. It's hardly Brain Training, but this is explosive and fun. [June 2013, p.76]
    • Games Master UK
    • 69 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A brilliant twist on Pokemon but it'll only appeal to youngsters. [Christmas 2009, p.78]
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