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
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It fails to match the original's arcade urgency, but if you have to have it, the new co-op maps and upgrade system make this the definitive remake. [Issue#231, p.93]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While the characters are charming, the quest itself grows tired very quickly. [Issue#232, p.85]
    • Games Master UK
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    A re-imagining on an epic scale, and a strong contender for action game of the year. [Issue#231, p.74]
    • Games Master UK
    • 83 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    A re-imagining on an epic scale, and a strong contender for action game of the year. [Issue#231, p.74]
    • Games Master UK
    • 58 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    Even with secrets galore the worlds are as bland as a meal of Graham crackers wrapped in rice paper. [Issue#231, p.91]
    • Games Master UK
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It's a generously proportioned campaign, laden with collectibles; shame it's not a bit more fun to mess about in. [Issue#232, p.87]
    • Games Master UK
    • 64 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Dated and unhappily ported to Wii. There is treasure, but you've really got to dig for it. [Issue#232, p.87]
    • Games Master UK
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Civ gets hexy, and is all the better for it. A must-have for fans old and new alike. [Issue#232, p.73]
    • Games Master UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    A novelty, but if you're after a sim buy Skate; if you want stunts, find Tony Hawk. [Issue#232, p.91]
    • Games Master UK
    • 47 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    A better puzzler than action game but Saww 2 does little that the previous game didn't already. [Issue#232, p.95.]
    • Games Master UK
    • 93 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    More than just a game - it's a genre-shifting music revolution. [Issue#232, p.78]
    • Games Master UK
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Still superb, but hasn't NHL dined off its skill stick heritage for a bit too long now? [Issue#231, p.93]
    • Games Master UK
    • 50 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Those vibrant skies still pop and the sense of speed is undeniable, but this is best left as a happy memory. [Issue#232, p.87]
    • Games Master UK
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A different take on the LOTR license but it won't do much for older fans. [Issue#232, p.95]
    • Games Master UK
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A fine fighter but with few new features you'd be forgiven for experiencing deja vu. [Issue#232, p.76]
    • Games Master UK
    • 87 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A fine fighter but with few new features you'd be forgiven for experiencing deja vu. [Issue#232, p.76]
    • Games Master UK
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It's limited, but arguably one of the best multiplayer sports games on Wii. [Issue#232, p.89]
    • Games Master UK
    • 89 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    NFS is totally back on form, returned to glory by the best arcade racer creators in the business. [Issue#232, p.63]
    • Games Master UK
    • 50 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Undeniably inventive ideas are spoiled by a steep learning curve, poor signposting and duff controls. [Issue#232, p.89]
    • Games Master UK
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Still a decent - if more arcady - game of football but remains firmly in second place. [Issue#231, p.88]
    • Games Master UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    An enjoyable enough light gun shooter but nothing that could be considered 'next gen'. [Issue#232, p.73]
    • Games Master UK
    • 52 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Even the simplest of hops becomes a pad-hurling failure marathon. [Issue#232, p.87]
    • Games Master UK
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Kratos is on fine form, but still refuses to do anything other than tear things to pieces. [Issue#232, p.75]
    • Games Master UK
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    More refined and focussed, but sometimes this restricts creative problem solving. [Issue#232, p.76]
    • Games Master UK
    • 88 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
    • Games Master UK
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Like MJ himself, NBA 2K11 stands head and shoulders over the opposition. [Issue#232, p.92]
    • Games Master UK
    • 53 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    A big improvement over the first effort but still miles from Skate's quality.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    In all, way better than expected. [Issue#232, p.94]
    • Games Master UK
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
    • Games Master UK
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Epic Yarn is an entertaining if undemanding jaunt, but it lacks the scope of Epic Mickey and the hardcore thrills of Donkey Kong Country Returns - both of which are out this month and far more worthy of your time and cash.

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