GameSpot's Scores

  • Games
For 12,659 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 52% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Lowest review score: 10 Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Score distribution:
12682 game reviews
    • 28 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    This dreadfully boring, expletive-filled, extremely short shooter is an absolute rip-off.
    • 29 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    This dreadfully boring, expletive-filled, extremely short shooter is an absolute rip-off.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It's not a bad game, and portions of it are competent, if not quite remarkable. But Avatar wears thin quickly, and the story is too fragile to compensate for the deficiencies.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It's not a bad game, and portions of it are competent, if not quite remarkable. But Avatar wears thin quickly, and the story is too fragile to compensate for the deficiencies.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    This disappointing film tie-in transforms the magical into the mundane.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A new dual-stick control system breathes life into what is otherwise a well-worn and sometimes frustrating game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A new dual-stick control system breathes life into what is otherwise a well-worn and sometimes frustrating game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The puzzles aren't perfect, but Clash of Heroes offers intriguing hybrid gameplay, engaging role-playing elements, and a great presentation.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may be light on gameplay modes, but Tekken 6 is still a great fighting game sporting some serious good looks.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sharp controls and smooth physics create a great blend of challenge and fun in this retro-styled arcade game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Moody new environments, diverse new foes, and even more of Borderlands' signature humor make this new content very entertaining and very worthwhile.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Madden NFL Arcade straddles the line between over-the-top arcade sports games and buttoned-down sims but doesn't wind up pleasing anybody.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Madden NFL Arcade straddles the line between over-the-top arcade sports games and buttoned-down sims but doesn't wind up pleasing anybody.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Loads of bugs make this remake of the first Serious Sam a serious disappointment.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The lack of content and the simplistic presentation prevent even the most diehard Twilight fans from wanting to sink their teeth into this one.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Abysmal controls and frustrating gameplay await you in the depths of Firetop Mountain.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for an exciting, fair, and accessible challenge on the Wii, you should definitely let yourself get sucked into the Bit.Trip Void.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may be derivative, but King's Bounty: Armored Princess is still an outstanding strategy role-playing game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    In another hard-to-put-down game from PopCap, casual puzzles meet card games and role-playing games.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed II is what you'd want an action sequel to be: bigger, better, and more beautiful.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed II is what you'd want an action sequel to be: bigger, better, and more beautiful.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The only thing scary about this light-gun game is the dreadful shaky camera.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Busted controls and stripped-down gameplay make Tony Hawk Ride an overpriced fiasco.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Busted controls and stripped-down gameplay make Tony Hawk Ride an overpriced fiasco.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With exciting new content across the board and plenty of it, Left 4 Dead 2 outdoes its predecessor and makes the zombie apocalypse an absolute blast.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The second Indiana Jones adventure expands and builds upon the previous, making for the best game yet in the Lego series.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fun driving and an inviting world make visiting Planet 51 a pleasure in this family-oriented open-world game.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Terrible controls and bland visuals make this intergalactic excursion one to avoid.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Poor motion controls and wafer-thin gameplay make Just Dance a mediocre entry into the rhythm game genre.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In spite of some nagging issues, this 2D platformer is fun to play and captures the spirit of the series.

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