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
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    There are no instant thrills here, but there's a deep and pure numbers game for aficionados. [May 2009, p.68]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quite possibly the girliest, pinkest RPG you'll find - but it's still infinitely better produced and more charming than most. [Apr 2009, p.83]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A few resurfacing niggles don't spoil the most freeform and fun Lego game to date. [Dec 2008, p.75]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Everyone loves a nice time paradox, but we'd like more freedom. [Christmas 2008, p.84]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A massive roster of characters. [Mar 2009, p.82]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    An ambitious simulation of off-road racing but it's sadly not as involving as we'd hoped. [Dec 2008, p.78]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    An ill-conceived expansion of an idea, as wafer-thin as the DVD it's pressed onto. [Nov 2008, p.81]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Probably the most accessible SimCity to date; certainly not dumbed down. Great stuff. [Dec 2008, p.70]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Hooray for 2D revival, boo for the slightly disappointing taming of this bad boy mascot. [Nov 2008, p.74]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Not much cop as an action game, but as a Sith simulator this is dreamy fan service. [Nov 2008, p.68]
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    • 48 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Entertaining enough but high-speed dot-to-dot can only last for so long. [Nov 2008, p.84]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It's Crysis, but with less room to breathe. Could do with lingering on those action scenes. [Dec 2008, p.83]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    This adventure isn't perfect, but stick with it and you'll discover another worthy addition to the DS's growing library of RPGs. [Oct 2008, p.72]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    We should expect more. [Jan 2009, p.82]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Clear Sky delivers a more AI-driven, frightening and altogether more dangerous world than its predecessor ever could. [Oct 2008, p.77]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 49 Critic Score
    The king of Neo Geo struggles to find its footing on XBLA. [Dec 2008, p.84]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A decent debut. A few tweaks and "SmackDown" will be cacking its spandex. [Nov 2008, p.80]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Better controls, improved animations and full of cool new features. [Nov 2008, p.83]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A masterclass in videogame storytelling, but there's little left for the player to do. [Nov 2008, p.81]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pocket Paradise's brilliant control scheme elevates it well beyond the original's greatness. [Oct 2008, p.71]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As close as you'll get to "Lumines" on WiiWare, but good in its own right. [Dec 2008, p.85]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Spore is more than the sum of its parts. A lot of parts. [Nov 2008, p.62]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A triumph - a constantly evolving, charming and surprising triumph. [Oct 2008, p.83]
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Excellent production values but lacking the depth of our favourite beat-'em-ups. [Oct 2008, p.81]
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    A simple and solid RTS sadly hindered by the control system. [Dec 2008, p.85]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Get used to its quirks and it'll make for a perfectly playable distraction until FF13. [Nov 2008, p.75]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Don't let the colours put you off. Viva caters for the hardcore to the casual - ie, everyone. [Nov 2008, p.78]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A souped-up return that delivers pyrotechnic perfection but lacks the depth of other games. [Nov 2008, p.73]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Four-player joy, but lone gamers will find something missing. [Dec 2008, p.84]
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    • 32 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    A first stepping stone to RPGs but this will be too basic for most. [Oct 2007, p.85]
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