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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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    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MLB 13: The Show
    Some of the new features are questionable, such as the throwing meter, while others, like the postseason mode, aren't fleshed out enough to make MLB 13 an instant purchase for those who are content with previous versions. Yet while there really aren't any new modes or "wow" features to make MLB 13 a completely different ballgame from previous entries, the gameplay, customization, computer AI, and visuals are too strong to ignore for even the most jaded fan.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
    Perhaps where The Vanishing of Ethan Carter succeeds most is in establishing a sense of place. This is the kind of game that you’ll want to get lost in.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario Golf: World Tour
    Nintendo’s take on golf is as charming as ever and remarkably full-featured, even if the way things are organized keeps you from seeing just how much is really here right off the bat. You don’t have to like the real life sport to have fun with World Tour. If you can appreciate a “nice on”, the variety and challenge here should keep you playing for a long time.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Brutal Legend
    Brutal Legend is ambitious, entertaining, and was obviously wrought with enthusiasm and feeling. The game also wants to be experienced, letting you adjust the difficulty on the fly if you hit a snag and want to keep rocking anyway.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Darksiders II
    Death flirts with mediocrity, but he's careful never to linger there too long. Darksiders II has more than a few rough edges, but they never fully run away with the experience. With a meaty quest, and hours upon hours of optional, quality stuff to do and discover, you simply can't beat Death, so you might as well join him.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider
    A few things about the new Tomb Raider come across as wasted effort. The story of Lara’s transformation is sabotaged by the gameplay, and is frankly a little dorky, with an after-school special style multi-ethnic cast filled by lame sterotypes like angry black woman and scrap-happy Scotsman. Likewise a multiplayer mode, which nobody familiar with Tomb Raider would expect or even think to ask for, is competent but utterly unremarkable.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 11
    While in some ways little brother has finally come of age, it still has nagging immaturity issues at times. While there are no new modes, the tweaks to the existing ones are all for the better, and the new running controls are so precise and lifelike that we hope big brother Madden takes the hint.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Kinectimals
    While those expecting a more traditional gaming experience will be turned off after the novelty wears thin, Kinectimals is perfectly suited for the younger ones in the household, particularly those who can't keep a real pet.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 12
    When you start building a game on such an impressive foundation you're guaranteed to have a quality product in the end, but the longer you play it the more the issues become bothersome. Just like the NFL rookie class of 2011, it should have spent a little more time in training camp.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 12
    When you start building a game on such an impressive foundation you're guaranteed to have a quality product in the end, but the longer you play it the more the issues become bothersome. Just like the NFL rookie class of 2011, it should have spent a little more time in training camp.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dragon's Crown
    The ways in which the game extends its life aren't exactly elegant, but they transform what would be a relatively short experience into something repeatable and fun. When you finally complete the game, you'll be able to start a new game with your powered up character on a new difficulty level or try a new adventurer. As long as you possess the will to quest, Dragon's Crown will provide you with ample adventure.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
    While the presentation could still use work, the tweaks to the play mechanics add a welcome layer of depth in how you approach and execute shots. More importantly, it strikes the right balance between easy to learn and hard to master that's been conspicuously absent from earlier entries in the long-running series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Magicka
    Magicka's clever, inspired twists on the straight action-RPG are sure to result in hours of freeform chaotic fun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ms. 'Splosion Man
    Some players may get frustrated with the level of trial and error, but if you're up to the challenge, Ms. Splosion Man is a satisfying pursuit of timing and control with an ending that's well worth the effort.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Okamiden
    Much of what made Okami so special has been preserved and even refined in the sequel, but Okamiden slips on the execution front a little too often, preventing it from rising above its predecessor. Nonetheless, it's still a beautiful game and a worthy successor that both newcomers and veteran celestial painters will enjoy.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider: Anniversary
    Due to the occasional frame rate dip and the inevitable, constant circle strafing, this re-imagining of Ms. Croft’s premier pursuit falls just short of top shelf. But the new control scheme has made it infinitely more playable, and the additions of quick time events and new areas tint it modern, and the grand cave explorer from 1996 is still intact, and still fantastic.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising
    Dawn of War II--Chaos Rising is an excellent example of a standalone expansion pack. It contributes to the core game in all major categories without going the extra mile that would befit a true sequel.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
    PES 2013 combines the strengths of its recent predecessors to deliver the most focused game of soccer the franchise has seen in a while. As a result, the series comes closer to FIFA's quality than it has in years.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
    The DS has been good to RPG fans over the years, so it's somewhat poetic that Dragon Quest VI sees the system off into the sunset. It's a game that lets veterans reminisce over days gone by, while allowing newcomers to revel in a golden era they may have otherwise never known.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
    As likely the last Ratchet and Clank game on the PS3, the series could hardly ask for a better send off.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
    Rainbow Six Vegas 2 doesn’t feel much like a sequel. The limited development time has allowed for few improvements and a truncated, forgettable campaign. The good news is that the formula is so strong that it remains a compelling play.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
    Review forthcoming.
    • GameTrailers
      • Posted Mar 20, 2013
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Killzone: Liberation
    Killzone: Liberation isn’t the greatest action title on the PSP, but it fills a huge void in the handheld’s library: a solid shooter. More importantly, it’s not just another direct port from the PS2.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
    It's taken a long time for this sun to rise again, but Dark Dawn is a substantial RPG that will appeal to both newcomers and veterans.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Gone Home
    Gone Home's crisscrossing threads, like any good short story, are sure to have your mind racing as you try to unravel what's going on. This heavy sense of mystery is mixed with a dose of nostalgia that might have you head-banging.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tribes: Ascend
    It's not for players who demand immediate gratification from their games, but those who appreciate the simple pleasure of overcoming challenges within a team environment will find a lot to like. It's deep, customizable, and provides a lot of latitude for different play styles.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Torchlight II
    Despite a few fumbles with the new multiplayer option and the throwaway storyline, it's a polished adventure that easily justifies its reasonable $20 price tag. But, even better, this is a game that begs for multiple playthroughs.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DiRT Showdown
    Dirt Showdown is certainly a different type of racer, trading bumpy wheel-to-the-road driving mechanics for the dents, scrapes, and screams of vehicular mayhem. In some ways, it feels more like an expansion pack than an all-new game, but if you don't take this departure too seriously, it makes for some great summer parties online.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
    Even with its rough edges, Dragon's Dogma still feels like one of a kind, years after its initial release.
    • GameTrailers
      • Posted Jan 19, 2016
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA 2K16
    Although the microtransactions devalue certain aspects of the game, and Pro-AM has connection issues, the on-court changes and additions are worth checking out for basketball enthusiasts.
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