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For 2,107 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Death Stranding
Lowest review score: 10 Haunted House: Cryptic Graves
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,211 out of 2107
  2. Mixed: 738 out of 2107
  3. Negative: 158 out of 2107
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spec Ops: The Line
    Should you buy Spec Ops: The Line? Well, it's the usual yes and no. Yes if you enjoy the setting and like the idea of a descent into the madness of a buried city, but no if you're fed up of cover-based, Unreal 3 engine-powered shooters. If you get it, you can force your way through the carnage to get to the more interesting nuggets of non-shooting. You won't be disappointed if you do stump up the cash, but neither will you be fisting the air with glee at having made an inspired purchase. It's alright, basically.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
    It's not perfect, with slightly clumsy partner AI and awkward flying mechanics for Superman featuring prominently, but any game that makes you continue to smile long after you've finished it, is a special game indeed.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quantum Conundrum
    It's funny, it'll push your mind to breaking point but never go over, and is expertly designed and polished to perfection. Well, at least in its puzzle rooms, which are basically the entire game so we won't worry too much about the repeating filler rooms.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Babel Rising
    The game feels more like a web browser game than a console feature.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Resonance (2012)
    Resonance is undoubtedly a compelling adventure for the majority of the playtime, but it also feels only half of one, and with the rush to the finale even a sequel couldn't fill in the blanks. Most importantly: what the hell was with the mysterious breast-feeding Japanese lady?
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings
    Some areas still need more fleshing out, and there's some things that haven't been touched on at all here that could do with some work, but Civilization V is certainly better with Gods & Kings, and there is plenty of new content here to justify the cost.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alan Wake's American Nightmare
    It doesn't hurt that the gun play is extremely well realised, with each weapon feeling distinctive, and even, dare it be said, approaching realism.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
    A wonderful last hurrah though, as expansions go. With the new ships and tech, the internal divisions along with everything else, there's hundreds more hours of fun to eek out of this game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
    If you like the series, or enjoy games like Dead or Alive, then this new addition is something that you may enjoy. On the flip side however, the fact that it's very similar to these games might mean that it's not worth the extra cash.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Game of Thrones
    If you've played through The Witcher 2 and are hankering for another similar experience, and don't mind a budget-feeling title, then Game of Thrones is well worth considering.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Iron Front: Liberation 1944
    This one's going to be a bit of a slow burner we imagine – needs more content, more tweaking, and obviously the community needs building upon too. But it's got good tech and good support from Bohemia behind it, and we'd be surprised if this didn't do as well as the realities of this niche allow it to do.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Joy Ride Turbo
    Whatever your experience with the series, if you've ever been fond of alternative racing games and have friends wanting to go for a spin with you then Joy Ride Turbo is a no-brainer. It's a legitimate alternative, perhaps an outright replacement, for the likes of Mario Kart.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Dragon's Lair
    Without the nostalgia factor, it's just a very short and dated experience with a glimmer of the wonder that once gripped the arcade world. That's really not enough to compete with what's out there now.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Warlock: Master of the Arcane
    Some of its more unique spin on things do shine through, such as City management, but others like the added adventure/discovery element just get lost amongst the need to survive.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Mad Riders
    Mad Riders borrows a little too liberally from other titles to truly have its own identity. What is there, however, is an enjoyable enough arcade racer.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Gemini Wars
    There's still a bit of extra polish needed, not to mention, well, the rest of the game. If you like story and want to take yourself through the tale of the Gemini sector, then by all means give this game a go.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Diablo III
    With all those dungeon randomisations, boss events, challenging difficulty, co-op play, loot gathering and the general mayhem of monster slaying, Diablo III is a ride that may tire if binged on religiously but one that'll haunt your dreams long-term to get back to it, just like its predecessor.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Datura
    Reasonably solid Move implementation will appeal to those desperate to try to justify a purchase of the hardware, but nobody else should bother with it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DiRT Showdown
    The likes of Flatout and Motorstorm have provided ample competition in the mud-filled Americana stakes previously, but there's something about the driving model in Showdown that satisfies in a fashion that few other games manage. Whether that's a result of simple expertise or just iteration over a number of titles is something only Codies can answer, but whatever the formula was for the success, you have to be happy they've gotten here.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
    Future Soldier suffers from a sense of split-personality. It tries to follow in the footsteps of the popular crowd, employing predictable set-pieces and hopelessly manufactured scenes of controversy that lack any intelligence.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Starhawk
    It really feels like a lot of effort was put into Starhawk, and that effort has certainly paid off. After dusting off my PS3 to play it, it seems Sony have finally found a new exclusive title to show off and be proud of.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma
    With awesome character customization and the impressively bold approach the pawn system takes to storytelling and online connectivity, that makes this all the more worth exploring, even in spite of its sometimes conspicuous faults.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hitman: Sniper Challenge
    For a game that can take mere moments to complete, there's an impressive amount of depth to Sniper Challenge.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Bloodforge
    If I've come across as harsh or bitchy in this review, that's because the game genuinely angered me whilst playing it. Not only was it boring and a chore, badly written and animated, and full of glitches, but it just seems so lazy.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Max Payne 3
    A consistently thrilling and explosive tale that states its case as one of 2012's best. I'd be hard pushed to find a game that has made me scream with excitement on such a regular basis, as the compelling narrative and rewarding gunplay conglomerate into a truly spectacular product.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Awesomenauts
    It's terrific fun and ably demonstrates an exciting new genre for console gamers.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite V2
    Your level of enjoyment will be almost directly mapped to how entertaining you find the visual spectacle to be, and - for me at least - it was perfectly good fun in short bursts.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Men of War: Condemned Heroes
    A good game. The question is; do you have the patience to play it? Newcomers to the genre probably won't, and even veterans might get easily annoyed at the feeling of helplessness the game can give you when there are so many units but such little control.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legend of Grimrock
    If you can get over the relative tedium of the dungeons you'll be trawling through, there's a deep indie RPG adventure here. Certainly it's good enough to recommend to old codgers who remember the likes of Eye of the Beholder or Lands of Lore.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
    Once the initial 'oooooo' factor wears off, singleplayer does get a bit tiresome if you haven't got a purpose, but then all you need is a couple of online friends or someone in your own house to share the experience with, and it becomes fun again.
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