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For 1,844 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 64% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 30% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 98 Super Mario Galaxy
Lowest review score: 23 Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,172 out of 1844
  2. Mixed: 592 out of 1844
  3. Negative: 80 out of 1844
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Halo 2
    Halo’s track record has been impeccable up to this point, but its first outing on the PC comes off as little more than a ploy to get users to upgrade to Vista.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Deadly Creatures
    It's almost funny how seriously the game takes itself, but if you're looking for something out of the ordinary, this trip through the underground provides just enough of everything to be worth playing.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
    Surprisingly fun. It's easy to pick up and play and checks all the boxes for an action shooter. It's not very original, but it's miles better than the last game to bear the hip-hop star's name. You'll get several hours of enjoyment out of it, and it's great rental fodder for those who have long since laid the locust to rest.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Nostalgia
    If it were released back on the Saturn as originally planned, Nostalgia probably would have become a cult classic. But there's a reason some of the elements that drive it have gone the way of the dinosaur. If you're looking to experience an RPG from the days of yore, Nostalgia certainly delivers on its namesake.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage
    Apart from MotionPlus support, there isn't a whole lot new in World Stage. Ubisoft has certainly played it safe with a short and unimaginative campaign. But it's hard to knock the Balance Board controls-they totally make the Shaun White experience, and make it a pleasure to revisit the virtual slopes, sameness and all.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Secret Agent Clank
    Secret Agent Clank gives the series’ tried and true gameplay a suave undercover twist and keeps the action moving with a wide variety of characters, vehicles, and objectives.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
    Potential replay value is fairly high.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
    It'd be easy to dismiss Sigma Plus as another attempt to cash-in on an aging game, but those who've never experienced it--or even seasoned fiend-slayers looking for a portable fight--should definitely consider picking up the sword.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    GoldenEye 007: Reloaded
    Much of what it made it great hasn't changed, but the minor extras and improved visuals come at the price of online frustration and gunplay that's undeniably dumbed-down.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    NASCAR 07
    Another year, another NASCAR. The sparse updates and thin lacquer are well done, but like their preceding adjectives: meager.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Wonderbook: Book of Spells
    You're left with a book that can't be read, a game that isn't really played, and a sense of disappointment that can't be waved away by all the wands in Ollivander's shop.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Army of Two
    Its truncated length is a deterrent to a full price purchase, and its head-to-head options are unique yet limited.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham City - Harley Quinn's Revenge
    As just another chapter in Arkham City, as is the case if you buy the Game of the Year edition, its single-mindedness isn't such a big deal. But as a $10 downloadable chapter, it's coming up short.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Dark Sector
    Dark Sector goes for gore and glory, but does better spattering blood than it does applying polish. Despite a number of original elements and a fairly solid gameplay core, the game isn’t able to add substantially to the formula and mechanics it’s borrowed from other games in the genre.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tembo the Badass Elephant
    Tembo: The Badass Elephant may be a bit short and straightforward, but the gameplay is solid and the destruction is satisfying.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Super Swing Golf
    Just like the real thing, it takes a strong constitution to keep from wrapping the seven iron around a tree in Super Swing Golf, but when you do make that one perfect shot it makes it all worth it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Rogue
    Even with its faults, we’ve enjoyed much of our time with Assassin’s Creed Rogue. Exploring the wilds and icy seas is still fun for a while, and facing off against hidden assassins has its moments. Overall though, Rogue is left feeling stretched thin, held together by the threads connecting it to other games in the franchise.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
    Golf seems like a sport that would be easy to replicate with the Wii remote, but apparently it's not. Where swing mechanics are concerned, Wii Sports Golf is far superior as it actually replicates what you're doing with the remote on-screen.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends
    It's hard to deny the fundamental appeal of Nintendogs + Cats. These lovable virtual critters are a pleasure to play with. However, the package would've benefitted greatly from more options, especially ones that broadened the ways you interact with your pet.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Shiren the Wanderer
    This Wanderer may have strayed a bit from its roots, but for some players, that's reason enough to welcome it home.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
    If you've missed out on the original outbreak, Off the Record is a great opportunity to experience what Dead Rising 2 is all about. Walking amongst the living dead is an enticing proposition in this alternate version filled with extra content, especially when it comes with a discounted price tag.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein
    Players who are attached to the franchise won't be burned if they happen to pick the game up, and most shooter fans will be able to squeeze some enjoyment out of it. It's hard to imagine the multiplayer mode keeping much traction as the game ages, though, so look at the game as a short term investment.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
    It's not the new Jak game most fans were waiting for, but as a surrogate portable platformer, it will do in a pinch. But you better like flying. And eco.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
    We’re definitely disappointed in the implementation of the Wii controls in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. It could be so much more than it is, and with downgraded graphics and no online option, this is a lazy port. At the same time, there are more fighters, stages, and modes here than you’ll likely ever get around to messing with.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Wild ARMs 5
    On its tenth anniversary, the series has managed to come up with its biggest and brightest entry yet with a stock of engaging battles, quirky cutscenes, and slick shooting.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
    It's hard to deny the fundamental appeal of Nintendogs + Cats. These lovable virtual critters are a pleasure to play with. However, the package would've benefited greatly from more options, especially ones that broadened the ways you interact with your pet.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Kirby: Squeak Squad
    Virtually every Kirby game since the original has had some kind of feature to add some depth, but there’s nothing like that here. Without that hook, Squeak Squad is a gussied-up throwback to the original NES game, that just doesn’t hold up today, but should be a hit with the little ones.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
    If you can accept it for its dated gameplay, underwhelming visuals, and pervasive bugs, then you may find something of value in this old-school hack-and-slash RPG. All other prospective dungeon crawlers are best advised to take a pass on this fallen flunk.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Surgeon Simulator 2013
    A condensed but fun experience in the role of pretend-doctor and the medical disasters you can impose on your pretend patients. It’s a dark, gruesome, and hilarious take on this life-saving vocation…though you’ll probably end up ruining more lives than you save.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Tales of Xillia 2
    While it’s lacking on the exploration end, Xillia 2 boasts a strong story component and combat system to deliver another solid RPG.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    WWE '12
    The developers took a gamble in revamping their wrestling series, but it didn't quite pay off. Fans will love the expansive roster, variety of match options, extensive customization features, and the assortment of painful looking strikes, signature moves, and submissions. Yet the imprecise reversal system, online issues, and cheap A.I. will irritate everyone else.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition
    Depending on what you want from Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition you’ll either be underwhelmed or overjoyed. Maybe both. You can see exactly where improvements have been made, and where the series still needs to grow. We’re disappointed in the lack of diversity from the available Playsets, but there is still a ridiculous amount of stuff to collect, and it’s now more accessible, customizable, and fun than ever.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
    With co-op play at its core, the lack of online options holds it back, and returning to Indiana Jones with a focus on the worst film in the series probably wasn't the best choice for a new Lego adventure.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends
    It's hard to deny the fundamental appeal of Nintendogs + Cats. These lovable virtual critters are a pleasure to play with. However, the package would've benefited greatly from more options, especially ones that broadened the ways you interact with your pet.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tomodachi Life
    The pervasive sense of quirkiness in Tomodachi Life works, but can’t sustain the entire game. It’s the type of thing that will make you laugh for a few hours and then you'll never want to pick up again, since it isn’t worth the effort of endlessly doing the same tasks. Sometimes weird isn’t enough.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dead Island
    Soloists might enjoy a long weekend on Dead Island, but this isn't a game for the "separate vacations" crowd. The combination of twitch action with an MMO's girth minus the grind cements the game as co-op classic. There's some brain-dead repetition as you down brain eaters, but the rising challenge and resource management means you'll always be mindful of your tasks.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LEGO Marvel's Avengers
    Clumsy puzzles and weird voice clips never dull the joy of smashing everything and everyone in this world to pieces.
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The Simpsons Game
    If nothing else, this playful romp packs enough in-jokes for both Simpsons fans and gamers in general that it’s definitely worth playing through at least once.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
    It is neat to experiment with language to summon your favorite heroes or see surprising effects on the world, and it's at its most fun with a friend brainstorming with you. Still with the awkward action and haphazardly placed puzzles, there's a lack of direction to unleash that potential, making it hard to stay interested for the long-run.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Call of Juarez
    There is some fun to be had throughout Call of Juarez, but it’s despite the various bizarre and just plain bad design choices that litter the experience.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Driveclub
    Driveclub is a focused, thrilling racer for players looking to push themselves and compete in all new territory, working up a sweat as its captivating sights and sounds fill your senses.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: On Tour
    The implementation of the system and peripheral is inventive, but its somewhat lackluster set list and poor audio quality strike at the core of the experience. Still, if you’re the person that imported Ouendan (when-dan) from Japan or just can’t get enough of the series, hop on the tour bus.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Guardians of Middle-Earth
    Guardians of Middle Earth gets the basics right--it's a playable MOBA that you can drive with a control pad. But in the process of streamlining this notoriously complex genre, it sacrificed a bit too much at the altar of accessibility.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Escape Plan
    Escape Plan's puzzles are charming and inventive, and it's smartly designed to be playable in short spurts.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    TimeShift (2007)
    The time-stopping fun is handled really well, too. It’s especially fun to see individual raindrops freeze as you slow time down and run about disarming a whole group of enemies. In general, the game is as interesting to look at as it is to play.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    LEGO Rock Band
    The Lego appeal is ultimately superficial, so you'll only really buy this if you like the music. If the 40-odd songs seems like a good deal for 50 bucks, than pawn the Fender Stratocaster and start rocking.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
    For everything the game does right, though, there's the pervasive, underlying whiff of a brand in crisis.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy
    The Bourne Conspiracy walks the line between pander and cater, giving an accessible roller coaster ride to anyone with rudimentary hand-eye coordination. It's a nice mix of gameplay styles that allows you to play it however you want, but all the niggling issues eventually pile up.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 2: Kasumi - Stolen Memory
    Brief as it is, its two hours of new content bears the Bioware standard of excellence. If your ship's decks are looking a little lonely of late, consider taking this crafty criminal's services for a spin.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
    The inclusion of superstar fighting styles and the struggle submission system is a step in the right direction, but it’s still difficult to recommend Smackdown vs Raw 2008 for a purchase to anyone but the most ardent fan.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    flOw
    One of the coolest things about flow is its simplicity. You never feel harried or rushed. Even when you pause the game, it doesn’t actually stop, it just raises your creature to a level where nothing can attack it, waiting for you to pick the controller back up and continue on.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Retro City Rampage
    For all its snark and irreverence, Retro City Rampage is pretty earnest in terms of what it's all about: take a gander at all the rampage events and the dizzying array of display modes available, and it all becomes clear. If you have a soft spot in your heart for classic games and an appetite for open-world destruction, you'll be able to overlook the knee-slappers and mechanical mishaps that occasionally mar this expansive pastiche.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gotham City Impostors
    Compared to other multiplayer shooters flooding the market, Gotham City Imposters may not offer the same breadth of game modes and map content, but it certainly stands out thanks to a great sense of self-referential humor and some oddball gadgetry. Even when the chuckles subside, the madcap action stands strong on its own.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The Simpsons Game
    If nothing else, this playful romp packs enough in-jokes for both Simpsons fans and gamers in general that it’s definitely worth playing through at least once.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Pilotwings Resort
    With options that are barebones and gameplay that can be at one moment exhilarating and the next maddening, PilotWings Resort isn't a great showcase for the 3DS' capabilities. It's a different kind of game that will appeal to specific players, but the lack of content won't keep anyone coming back for long.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Fruit Ninja Kinect
    The bright colors and karate chops may be enticing, but this is one impulse buy you can safely pass on.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    The 3rd Birthday
    Parasite Eve this is not. The 3rd Birthday squanders some clever concepts with clumsy execution, and the end result is just another mediocre shooter that has very little in common the PlayStation classics that preceded it. This is one birthday that is not worth celebrating.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Grand Slam Tennis 2
    The context-sensitive commentary by Pat Cash and John McEnroe has a casual, often comedic tone that starts off strong but quickly grows monotonous to the point of frustration.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle
    If you’re really into JoJo, or really into fighting games, or both, you’ll be able to see through the messy design, pick out the good stuff and have some fun with it. Otherwise you’re likely to be beaten and bewildered.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Asura's Wrath
    With its high-production values, there's nothing else like it. Provided you don't approach Asura's Wrath as you would a typical game, you won't be disappointed.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Ridge Racer Unbounded
    With an emphasis on vehicular carnage and shattering buildings, Ridge Racer Unbounded rides high as long as you can find new thrills. However, the way it recycles elements from course to course quickly wears away the sense of discovery and makes it hard for user creations to truly stand apart.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart
    Cold, Cold Heart is a bit curt and claustrophobic, not unlike Mr. Freeze himself. If you felt Arkham Origins didn’t do enough to force the franchise forward then you can give this DLC the cold shoulder. If you’re a committed defender of Gotham City, you should be amused by this brief addition to Batman’s beginning. Just don’t expect this New Year’s party to last all night.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Bionic Commando
    After playing it, you come away wishing that it focused more on what's best about it, namely, the bionic arm's potential as a weapon and means of mobility. You have to give the game credit, though-it admirably delivers on a concept that seems very difficult to realize, and the results are usually a lot of fun.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Armageddon
    Draws up a completely new plan that spells out every last detail of the player's job with little room for deviation, but the crazy damage model that's always defines the series plays as well here as it did in an open world. The destruction certainly packs a punch, it's just not quite enough to blow us away.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Crackdown 2
    It's hard to argue with Crackdown 2's draw. After a multi-hour session consisting of little more than hunting down agility orbs and engaging in unstructured havoc, you'll still find it hard to peel yourself away.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Age of Empires Online
    Age of Empires Online's jaunt across the ancient world serves as a robust and enjoyable free introduction to the real-time strategy genre, but if you're willing to plunk out $20 to $100 dollars for a complete strategy experience, you'll find much better options elsewhere.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Silent Hill: Homecoming
    The development team has played it safe, delivering a game that maintains the status quo. It will make fans giddy, but those without preconceived notions will find it to be a bit clunky and growing long in the tooth.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Virtua Tennis 4
    If this is your first time in front of the net, Virtua Tennis 4 will make you glad you picked up a racket. However, if you already mastered your game in the last version, or you're looking for a full-on Kinect-enabled entry, you'll probably want to remain court-side for this one.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Sanctum (2011)
    Loads of fun, and it's a decent buy at $14.99. While it could benefit from a wider range of weapons and environments, its engrossing and unusual gameplay makes it a safe bet for any dedicated tower defender.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Payday: The Heist
    In spite of its few faults and a curious lack of a competitive multiplayer element, Payday: The Heist manages a fun and fresh cooperative experience that duly pays tribute to a genre rarely seen in games.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
    There is no shortage of clichéd metaphors to explain what Liberation is: it stopped short of the finish line, or if you prefer, it used all the ingredients but got the recipe wrong. Simply put, Liberation is a squandered game, starring an interesting character that goes nowhere.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    TimeShift
    The time-stopping fun is handled really well, too. It’s especially fun to see individual raindrops freeze as you slow time down and run about disarming a whole group of enemies. In general, the game is as interesting to look at as it is to play.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EyePet: Move Edition
    Though it may not completely reinvent the pet sim, Eye Pet's novel use of the hardware proves that even an old dog can learn new tricks.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Batman: The Brave and the Bold - The Videogame
    A classic 2D brawler that's easy to pick up and enjoy, and it doesn't take itself seriously, with plenty of self-parody to go around. The adventure is over too soon, but if you've got a soft spot for this lighter version of the Dark Knight, don't let that stop you from suiting up.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The Cave
    Despite some brief rough patches and a structure that requires replay, The Cave is a thoroughly entertaining descent that lives up to its pedigree. Gameplay and narrative work together to create a funny and surprising adventure with inventive puzzles that hit the challenge sweet spot just right.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
    Has a great foundation of fun co-op moments, marred by awkwardness, random deaths, and rough edges. It's certainly fun to bash crates and solve puzzles with friends, but the bustle of co-op play also multiplies its flaws.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    MX vs. ATV Untamed
    Even though it doesn’t have the jaw-dropping visuals of a game like Motorstorm, MX vs. ATV: Untamed delivers tight controls, great tracks, and a lot of options. There’s plenty to do, so you won’t get bored of playing in the dirt anytime soon.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends
    Cooking Mama 2 doesn’t really bring anything new to the dinner table, but that’s not really a bad thing. It just offers a heaping helping more of the gameplay fans of the original game fell in love with, and chances are, most will find that filling enough.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Sorcery
    Sorcery embraces the Move's functionality to deliver something only possible with gesture-based controls, even if they're still not quite optimal. It's unfortunate that Sony couldn't muster a more complete package with extra content and incentives to come back after completing the single player mode.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Let's TAP
    Let's TAP is an interesting experiment that doesn't quite hold up in the long run. It's worth trying out for novelty's sake, but the short list of games and unreliable controls leave it feeling like an overly expensive tech demo.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
    While this bunny can be funny, his game is lame, and even its standout segments aren't particularly strong--they just seem that way in comparison to the overall mess. Weak charm and knowing references aside, we can confidently give Hell Yeah a "hell no."
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hot Shots Tennis
    The Hot Shots series proves once again that it can serve up addictive, accessible gameplay with its first foray into the realm of tennis. This simple approach is fine, but the lack of modes, online multiplayer, and character customization leave Hot Shots Tennis stuck in the last generation of expectations.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jet Set Radio
    For its high-def debut, Jet Set Radio's visuals are clean and crisp, as you'd expect, while retaining the original game's comic book-style presentation.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
    Though Guitar Hero: Aerosmith plays heavily on the notion that it’s a must-buy for fans, even they will be ultimately disappointed with what they’re getting.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Major League Baseball 2K8
    MLB 2K8 accomplishes what it set out to do--giving players more control in every phase of the game. Unfortunately, the changes come at a price that is hard to accept. In addition to the terribly inconsistent frame rate, evidence is everywhere that the game simply isn’t finished.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Excitebike: World Rally
    Think of World Rally as more a trip down memory lane than an evolution of the series. It may be short ride, but even if just on the strength of its online multiplayer, it's worth at least one lap around the track if you fondly remember the classic.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Lollipop Chainsaw
    The game's shorter than the protagonist's skirt and is filled with more cheese than a Hickory Farms gift basket. Despite its relatively shallow gameplay, Lollipop Chainsaw is worth checking out for its sheer audacity and outrageousness. At the same time, it's hard to recommend paying full price when taking into account the limited replay value.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy
    The Bourne Conspiracy walks the line between pander and cater, giving an accessible roller coaster ride to anyone with rudimentary hand-eye coordination. It's a nice mix of gameplay styles that allows you to play it however you want, but all the niggling issues eventually pile up.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    One Piece: Grand Adventure
    For a game that is rated TEEN, the latest One Piece doesn't provide the flare that a teen's attention requires, unless you're a rabid fan of the television series.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Silent Hill HD Collection
    A disappointment. Not for the specific titles included, mind you, but rather for the sloppy handling and questionable changes associated with the conversions. The inconsistent presentation, compromises to the original developer's vision, and lack of any interesting bonus features make this compilation's $40 price even more unnerving than its games.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Remember Me
    Remember Me isn’t quite up to par in terms of craft. But whatever you might say about it, this curious and ambitious game certainly isn’t without personality or interest. It’s up to you to decide if your mind has room to hold such a curious oddity.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One
    Burial at Sea is a worthy return to Rapture, but by the end you’ll wish you could’ve spent more time absorbing the sights and sounds of the city’s unspoiled areas. The grand tourism of the game’s opening versus the constant combat in the rest of the DLC creates a disconnect that makes both halves feel underdeveloped. Hopefully episode two will mend the tear of Burial at Sea’s two disparate parts.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Beyond: Two Souls
    For a work that prides itself on its story and your role in it, Beyond: Two Souls can’t help but make you feel a bit inconsequential in the ultimate scheme. The looks, the action, the acting, will have you see Jodie and Aiden through to the end, but not without shaking your head at what feels like a missed opportunity, bandaged by ghostly pranks and callbacks to more established games and movie staples.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Alice: Madness Returns
    Alice: Madness Returns doesn't quite operate under modern game logic, and while it's certainly fine for a game to play by its own rules, it helps if those rules don't feel slapdash and outmoded.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
    Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 starts strong and has a few inspired moments, but it can’t keep up its momentum and plods through most of its material, too often asking you to watch rather than play.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Tenchu: Shadow Assassins
    Tenchu: Shadow Assassins gives the Wii’s family-friendly catalogue a welcome streak of red, but an ancient design and trifling motion controls make it an old dog of war. Many aspects of the game simply feel dated, but the series is definitely back to its stealthy fighting form. It’s going to take a lot more for it to achieve a successful contract kill.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    MotoGP 09/10
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    Project X Zone successfully delivers on the fan service and flashy battles, but it falls short in the strategy department. It’s a fun game to play in small intervals, but it’s a lengthy proposition clocking it at around 40-50 hours to complete.
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    While there are certainly some things to like about The Sims 4 such as building a custom mansion, or being visited by the Grim Reaper, the entire experience feels like a starter kit for bigger things in the future. If you had The Sims 3 and its multiple expansions, The Sims 4 will feel stripped down. If you have never played a Sims game, it might be a better option to hold off until The Sims 4 flourishes into a more complete package.
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