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For 238 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 50% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 NHL 08
Lowest review score: 30 Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 120 out of 238
  2. Mixed: 102 out of 238
  3. Negative: 16 out of 238
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Lost: Via Domus
    A disappointment. As a Lost fan, I’m annoyed by the inconsistencies in character actions; if I were not a Lost fan, I’d be confused about who all these people are and what they’re up to. As a game player, I’m frustrated by clunky mechanics, and if I were a non-game player, I’d probably feel justified in thinking that videogames were still the realm of nerds and their ilk.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Naruto: Ninja Destiny
    At least, the action's fast, fluid, and fun. The AI's no world beater; so while veteran fighting gamers won't break a sweat, everyone else has a fighting chance.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
    It could have easily been another "definitive version" type of package for PS3 gamers, but as it stands, it's a "great content, lousy tech" consolation prize.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Frontlines: Fuel of War
    The game moves along at a decent clip, but there are no real high points--no really hard, gritty, challenging sections that burn into your memory cells.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed
    In the end it comes off as too uneven; any time I started enjoying myself too much, the game would smack me down with another boring mission or irritating control issue.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Club
    Sadly, The Club probably would’ve made a bigger splash had it been released in the early part of this decade, when games like this were all the rage.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Club
    Sadly, The Club probably would’ve made a bigger splash had it been released in the early part of this decade, when games like this were all the rage.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Club
    Sadly, The Club probably would’ve made a bigger splash had it been released in the early part of this decade, when games like this were all the rage.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
    While it may seem like Capcom's diving back into the well of a successful franchise, Apollo Justice is the first Ace Attorney game built from the ground up for the DS, and it succeeds in delivering just enough legal shenanigans that are serious enough--and silly enough--to entice both fans and rookies alike.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors 6
    Action-combat fans would do better to hold off for the upcoming "Ninja Gaiden 2," or spend 10 bucks on an older DW title.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors 6
    Action-combat fans would do better to hold off for the upcoming "Ninja Gaiden 2," or spend 10 bucks on an older DW title.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    FIFA Street 3
    For whatever reason, FIFA Street 3 is about as deep as a book of poetry by Paris Hilton.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    FIFA Street 3
    For whatever reason, FIFA Street 3 is about as deep as a book of poetry by Paris Hilton.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Conflict: Denied Ops
    The game isn't broken by any means, but it's so astonishingly unimpressive in every way that it almost loops back around and becomes impressive because of how unimpressive it is.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements
    While the content is a mediocre for-gaming-babies version of a solid game, the technical issues are a whole new drag. In kind words: This is a pretty terrible port.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lost Odyssey
    Lost Odyssey is a pretty solid Japanese RPG, and distinctly fulfills the niche it aims for. It's not a true Final Fantasy clone, but at the moment, it's the best-looking late-90s FF knock-off on the market. But whatever "decent" vibe it has ends up being cut down by technical glitches to the point that it makes the epic adventure feel more like a dinky puppet show.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sam & Max Episode 203: Night of the Raving Dead
    Great character parts by Jurgen, Cybil, and the comical Hans Moleman.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Professor Layton and the Curious Village
    A solidly constructed game that truly anyone of any skill level can play. There's no multiplayer mode here per se, but that doesn't actually prevent Curious Village from being a party game--you can just read the puzzles out loud and any number of people can tackle them anywhere at any time.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Turok
    The gameplay itself represents a disciplined FPS effort that lifts it above recent mediocre titles such as Blacksite: Area 51, though it doesn't hold a candle to the big guns of The Orange Box, BioShock, or Call of Duty 4.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Turok
    The gameplay itself represents a disciplined FPS effort that lifts it above recent mediocre titles such as Blacksite: Area 51, though it doesn't hold a candle to the big guns of The Orange Box, BioShock, or Call of Duty 4.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Culdcept Saga
    I could see the beauty that still lurked underneath her obvious heartlessness, but it was so much harder to spend time with her now. Eventually, our every assignation devolved into the bitterest of fights, and I’d storm off, vowing never to see her again.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devil May Cry 4
    If anything, the extra challenge is definitely a reason to play through the game a second (or third time) just to see if your skills can hold up. However, the addition of leaderboards, which rank players based on their overall score and scores for individual levels, will be the real reason to revisit the game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devil May Cry 4
    If anything, the extra challenge is definitely a reason to play through the game a second (or third time) just to see if your skills can hold up. However, the addition of leaderboards, which rank players based on their overall score and scores for individual levels, will be the real reason to revisit the game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
    But ultimately, the point is that if you’re looking for a portable recreation of Assassin’s Creed, this isn’t it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Twisted Metal: Head-On - Extra Twisted Edition
    Twisted Metal: Head On--Extra Twisted Edition is an entertaining compendium that's lovingly conceived and composed. The gameplay's as wicked as ever, and the price can't be beat. The entire package transports you to an earlier videogame era, and you get the real feeling this is the last Twisted Metal of its kind.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sins of a Solar Empire
    Sins is an epic space strategy game that has truly and seamlessly blended the traditional turn-based model with the modern real-time formula. And it's a great way to turn four hours into four minutes.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rez HD
    The downside to Rez is that while designed to be played repeatedly to get different aural sensations, the levels play out exactly the same way--with enemies appearing in the same sequence--so truly getting a new experience each time isn't exactly accurate. That doesn't mean it isn't fun or unique, but replay value isn't as deep as it might initially seem.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice
    Extreme Justice is no world beater, and you wouldn't call it deep; but it is a solidly crafted action game with a good amount of gameplay. If you enjoyed the first Pursuit Force, this one's even better. And putting away bad guys is always a good time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
    At best, it's a nice-looking distraction with some much-loved characters, and at worst, it's a sometimes dull and occasionally exasperating minigame collection on a platform full of better, cheaper minigame collections.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Burnout Paradise
    Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Burnout Paradise is that the barrier between online and offline play is almost invisible. You can be playing along by yourself, and then with a click of a button, you can invite another friend to join you in an event. It's one of the most organic transitions I've seen yet, and Criteron is definitely a pioneer in how online gaming will continue to evolve.
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