Gaming Age's Scores

  • Games
For 7,151 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 51% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Devil May Cry 4
Lowest review score: 0 NBA Unrivaled
Score distribution:
7164 game reviews
    • 36 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    It pains me to write reviews like this. I thought we were far beyond this point in the gaming industry to green light such tripe, let alone at a full price tag to boot. If this is the best that Codemasters can produce in the action genre, please, let's hope they stick to racing.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    If you want a decent motocross game, you will be better off taking the time to dust off your 8-bit NES and finding your Excitebike cart.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Sure, it's pretty generic underneath it all, but the layering of sheer badness elevates it to a certain legendary state. Give it a rent, and let the hilarity begin at the fact everything comes off as either a really clever parody of licensed games-or one of the worst things you've ever had to play.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Tokyo Tattoo Girls stretches the definition of what a “game” is, and not in a good way. The amount of content here would barely be acceptable for a free, browser-based Flash game; for a full-priced Vita release, it’s legitimately shameful.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    The product just feels unfinished, likely rushed to launch alongside the film, lacking the polish and additional development time that would have made this a worthwhile experience.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    It is nothing more than a few simple hacking tool mini games set in the Dead Space universe, plain and simple.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Like I said, all of these things have obvious fixes, and you can easily imagine them all being tweaked just enough to make Sanity of Morris a tense, compelling game. In this form, though, all it does is frustrate and annoy you. Steer well clear of it, and maybe hope the developers can execute on their ideas a little better next time out.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    Girl Fight is a game that I cannot recommend as a fighting game fan. Even if it had been released in the early 90’s it would have been perceived in the same way, it’s just not good at all.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    All of the glitches, random crashes and lock ups found here make me wonder how something like this gets approved for release. Don't buy, don't try, just stay away.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    You know what would have would have made this game so much better, other than more development time? If they'd waited until the Blu-ray/DVD/digital version was released and then gave you a digital copy of the movie when you bought the game.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    There are only two reasons to purchase Bomberman: Atrocity…err Act Zero. Firstly, if you know enough people who will buy and play this game online, as it is already difficult to find opponents. And secondly, if you need to add the achievements to your Gamer Score.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Three years in, you might think that its makers would've stumbled across something vaguely resembling a formula that works — and yet, here's this game, showing that such expectations are entirely incorrect.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Not only does it embrace generic design, it doesn't even care about the medium it chose to present itself in.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Game play is a repetitive, easy, and unresponsive mess. Hack, slash, and repeat, but make sure you wait for the controls to react to the analog stick before you move.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Essentially, what I’m telling you is that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is indeed a bad video game. It’s not fun when it works, it’s even less so when it doesn’t, and the overall concept of the game is one that ultimately makes it feel unnecessary altogether. I don’t know of anyone clamoring for Gollum’s whereabouts to this degree, and if they were, I’d at least hope they were expecting something far more interesting than this. So yes, believe what you’ve heard, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is not worth your money, and certainly is not worth your time.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    Overall there is nothing extraordinary about Kick-Ass: The Movie - The Game. Audio wasn't anything noteworthy, graphics are borderline mediocre, the game controls like a puppet, and the gameplay in general is about as smooth as fine-grit sandpaper.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    The game is a mess from the opening bell to the K.O. punch. As for differences between the two versions, nothing was touched up for the Xbox version, and both games are virtually identical.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    With flaw after flaw, not only is Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire the worst game on the PlayStation 3 and the worst launch title in recent memory, it's a prime candidate for worst game of the year.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Nevertheless, Target Terror is here and if you buy it, the Terrorist have already won.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    RBI Baseball is a different kind of awful: it’s a poorly-made, soul-crushing experience that shows that, several years into its rebirth, the RBI Baseball series is still no closer to becoming even remotely competent baseball game.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    While the concept sounds like fun, nothing works how you think and it ultimately turns into an unenjoyable experience. I really cannot recommend this one on any level.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I don't think I can argue that Magus is a "good" game. In fact, there's a strong argument to be made that it's kind of terrible. It's short, it's ugly, it's easy, it's kind of stupid — basically, by any conventional judging of good/bad, it probably comes out on the wrong side of the ledger...Here's the thing, though: I loved it.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    Watching your favorite Simpsons characters battle it out is fun, but even die-hard fans will have a problem liking the horrid gameplay that comes with it.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Not one level that I reached in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 felt memorable or made me want to play more. It’s truly a sad day in video game history when a series like this can just become a shadow of its former self.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Where the Bees Make Honey really is that bad: if I had to choose between playing this game again, and never again playing anything ever again, it would be a legitimately difficult decision. It’s nothing short of an abomination, a joyless slog of a game with no redeeming qualities whatsoever — except, perhaps, for that fleeting moment of relief when you delete it from your system storage. I truly detest it, and if I could erase every trace of it from my memory, I would do so in a second.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Busted in more ways than anything I’ve played in a while, it’s very disappointing as an evolution to the series. Maybe we’ll get the No Man’s Sky of Postal games and in 5 years, this review will look stupid, but where I’m sitting now, at the 1.0 release, I’m not hopeful. At least I liked No Man’s Sky on launch.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    It may not be the worst game on the Vita (though it's certainly in that conversation, too), but it's unquestionably the most boring, and for that reason — unless you're in desperate need of a sleep aid — you should steer well clear of Die!Die!Die!
    • 30 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    It's has a couple decent ideas but it's entirely ruined by how it actually plays and controls, and it's not fun in the least bit.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters is one of those games that is completely forgettable.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    On top of this all, the game is riddled with bugs... These only add more frustration to an already tedious experience.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Almost every aspect of Lion King is simply acceptable. As a result, Lion King doesn’t suffer from any glaring flaws but it also doesn’t give you a terribly compelling reason to buy the game.
    • 29 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Even if this were the most balanced game ever, even if it made picking it up and playing a breeze — ARK: Survival Evolved would still be a strong contender for the worst game on the Switch. It looks like garbage and it plays even worse, and no matter how great the intentions behind it or what crazy ambition it shows, there’s no reason why anyone should willingly seek it out and play it.
    • 28 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    All things considered, there's absolutely no reason to even contemplate the purchase of Ping Pals.
    • 28 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    All of that may appeal to very young kids of roughly the same age as Barney's fans, but playing the game is another matter. Any child old enough to hold a controller has outgrown the concepts here.
    • 28 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Overall, Thundercats on the Nintendo DS is definitely a dud. I've not played a more lackluster licensed action game in quite a while, and it sort of breaks my heart to see one of my classic kid cartoon franchises get treated with such little care. This is little more than a quick cash grab on a recognizable name, and you'd do well to avoid this at all costs.
    • 27 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    It's possible that, one day in the future, Basement Crawl might be worth checking out, but at this point in time, I wouldn't bet on it.
    • 26 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Apathy is also the only emotion I feel towards R.I.P.D. It’s a rushed, lazy, poorly developed game that barely stands up on its own. Somehow it gets even worse with the license, bringing it into a bad licensed game pantheon alongside E.T.
    • 26 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    Careful play simply is not rewarded because the physics of the game are grossly inconsistent.
    • 25 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    A game that rips off NBA Jam so deeply and soullessly.
    • 24 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    A game that rips off NBA Jam so deeply and soullessly.
    • 24 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    A horribly unplayable, ugly mess.
    • 24 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    A major disappointment, outside having a super impressive roster of old school wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Iron Sheik, George “the Animal” Steele, just to name a few. It falls short in every category that makes a great wrestling game fun.
    • 23 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    We have no idea what happened with The Fighter Within. There was probably a game here at some point, but instead we got a broken, modern day re-imagining of a game from our youth.
    • 23 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Digital Leisure should be ashamed of putting out such an insulting title. If they do not decide to pull this title from release, they are doing nothing but destroying what little reputation they may have left.
    • 22 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    This is the absolute bottom of the barrel, a completely unenjoyable, unplayable mess from start to finish that's a strong contender for the title of worst game ever made.
    • 17 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    I have absolutely nothing positive to say about my experience with Motorbike on PSN, and highly urge everyone to avoid this at all costs. It’s not even worth the time of the download, much less the purchase price.
    • 15 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    Honestly, there’s nothing redeeming about Waifu Impact. It’s bad, it’s broken, and it’s boring, and there’s no reason whatsoever to play it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    What gets under your skin is that most of the combos are unblockable, and once you are caught in string of moves, you must wait until the move set is over before you can block or counter attack. This can be frustrating on both A.I. and human battles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    But it's also rather short, and with only the license setting it apart from every other generic platformer on the market, there's no reason to buy when a simple rental will suffice.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I was personally disappointed that I didn't have much freedom to create a Marvel comic, like the software intends, but I can't deny that it fills other niches quite well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    I would say that All Star Cheer Squad would probably make a solid game for a younger kid that's getting interested in the sport. The movements definitely mimic the stuff that actually occurs on field or in the gym, and even if you're not a fan of cheerleading you'll realize that you've seen this stuff before, just from watching a football game or two.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    It's definitely not the best platformer from last-gen, but it was a decent enough title that was probably overlooked by quite a few.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Basically, the newest Tak entry is a substandard platforming/brawler hybrid that just doesn't manage to do anything for me.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Simple, but effective.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    I didn't care for The Naked Brothers Band at all, and even if you are a fan of the show or band, I can't suggest picking this up. The game itself just isn't fun to play, and while I'm a big fan of music games, this one feels less based on rhythm and more so on your ability to match a pointer up with a line.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a simple mindless platformer, you can honestly do better than Globs of Doom.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    All together, I didn't care for this take on the Rapala series, and I hope that if nothing else, the developers decide to give you a few more control options the next time out, or at least map the boat controls the analog stick.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It's not the most polished example of either a light gun shooter or FPS game on the Wii, but it's certainly worth passing a few hours with, and at least worth checking out as a rental or possible purchase.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Diehard shooter fans might be disappointed by the games other gameplay restrictions, while classic gamers may be turned off by hectic amount of enemies that often charge at you. I guess if you're into 80s classics that are difficult for the sake of being difficult, you'll probably enjoy what Thexder NEO is pushing (and hey, it's only $10).
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Nights is a bargain at only five smackers.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    By itself, the Stronghold Island DLC is worthy of a review grade bump, and thanks to the new Move functionality, and general fine-tuning and fixes, the same could be said of the entire Planet MiniGolf package.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Much like Dragon's Lair before it, I would have liked to have had more bang for my buck such as a documentary video, history of the game, screens of cabinet making, etc. for those of us who grew up during this special time, but alas, even with the multiple settings, the depth of what you get is only in game form only and no nostalgia films or info to accommodate.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Younger players will probably enjoy 102 Dalmatians' characters and its decent but standard play mechanics. Older or more experienced players will prefer a different game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you can play this game with your eyes closed (figuratively speaking, of course), it's not a bad game. Good timing will yield good hitting numbers and building a team can be fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Not bad by any means. It's mediocre at heart, and I realize that I'm not the target market for this.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    A manual camera (or at least one that would stay static), a lineup that would include more Nicktoons, and a difficulty select would greatly improve the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    The problem with Story Mode is that additional players cannot join or exit a game in progress.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I definitely have to give a thumb up to the development team that worked on making what could have been simple license cash in into a playable, and enjoyable game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    If it only comes off the shelf once in a while, or for small children, it's a much better deal than other party games out there going for $50.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    While I may not be super psyched about the film or the upcoming Sega game based off the film, Capt American pinball had me at hello as the game looks sharp, plays fast, and has a lot to offer to encourage lasting appeal.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    While the new deck strengths might not be particularly even, you get a whole lot of content for your five dollars spent. It's a great first expansion for the 2012 game, and if you already own the core content, I definitely urge you to pick this up.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    I'm still looking forward to more DLC for the game, and kind of hope that Square Enix decides to go a little wild with their selections going forward, maybe even reaching outside of the XIII universe for roster additions. But I sincerely hope some changes are made to the drop rate going forward, especially since I've hit the cap with my current characters and don't feel like grinding through the same battle over and over again for a paltry two characters.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    In the end, for a mere $20 you can't go wrong with a game that has all the excitement of the Olympics, even if it doesn't have all the names and places accurate due to licensing agreements. Summer Stars 2012 plays great with friends or even alone in the massive career mode and will surely deliver more than your money's worth of enjoyment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Killzone Trilogy is a collection of 3 great games, but with only one title being the reason to buy, I can only recommend it if you do not own Killzone 2 and 3. If you do own them, but you still want to play the original, you can save money and download it by itself on the PlayStation Store. With nothing added to the other games and a rather lackluster upscale treatment to the other, this collection seems only for those who have never experienced the series.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    So if you've been disappointed in the past with previous versions of Wheel of Fortune, then your puzzle solving prayers have been answered as this is indeed the most faithful and accurate port from the TV show to video game ever. There is nothing that was left out, and if the promise of providing more puzzles with downloadable content comes to fruition, then not only is this title worth the $29 price tag (or even less), but could easily be a steal to diehard fans of the game show that gamers of all ages can enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Jeopardy! is definitely the egghead's game show, but there is a reason it's been around longer than me. It's not only fun, but you just might learn something. Just like Wheel of Fortune by the same dynamic duo released at the same time, Jeopardy is easily the most faithful and accurate recreation of the popular game show over to don a console. If you are a fan of game shows and especially Jeopardy, this game's under $30 price tag is as simple as "What is a Steal?"
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If, for whatever reason, you haven't played Burn The Rope before, then by all means download it to your Vita, because you'll definitely get your $4 worth. But honestly, if you have played it before, then there's no way that on-screen turning, rear touch zooming, and the promise of up to 16 trophies make it worth picking up again.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    If you've already made the commitment to keep downloading these packs, this one has 3 great games that will provide a great challenge. If you were disappointed by the launch release, these games might just turn you into a fan.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    This pack contains games that may not appeal to a lot of gamers, but with every classic collection, there are bound to be a few unappealing titles. I would recommend this pack if you are collecting them all in order to get the bonus games that will be revealed when you do. If you aren't, then this pack does contain 2 games that are worth skipping, and it is the first pack of games that left me somewhat disappointed. I highly suggest trying these games out before buying the pack. With Legendary Wings being the only one worth time and money, you may want to wait for the next pack.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a pack where you should't skip any titles, but at the same time it won't make anyone download the Arcade app. Try out the demos offered to see if you want add these to the collection.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    So, if you're an RTS-loving Vita owner, bad news: Zombie Tycoon 2 is most definitely not the game you're looking for. But there is a sliver of hope — the original Zombie Tycoon is available as a PSP Mini for about one-third the price, and it's significantly better in almost every way. If you absolutely must have a strategy game on your Vita, then — at least for now (until/unless History Legends of War: Patton gets released on this side of the Atlantic) — that is a much better option by far.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    All that said, the game does come with one other serious flaw: its $15 price tag. Considering the game can be had for $3 on PC, you'll have to be a truly dedicated trophy hunter to spring for the game on PS3. That, or a big fan of hidden object games, which has always been an underrepresented genre when it comes to the platform.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Play it once, and you've basically gotten a taste of everything the game has to offer. Yes, there are a couple of different modes available — one makes the coconuts fall in a maze pattern, another asks you to keep a bouncing ball in the air — but none of them alter the basic formula all that much.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It may not look the greatest, but the imagination that went into the game's creation shows in almost every scene. Couple that with an inexpensive price tag (only $6!), and it's easy to say if you’re a fan of the hidden object genre, Voodoo Chronicles is a worthwhile investment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    If you can embrace the silliness — and, more importantly, overlook lots and lots and lots of glaring flaws — then you'll find that Mars: War Logs is, in it's own way, more fun than you could ever imagine.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ms. Germinator may be an improvement, but it's not that much of an improvement. Pick it up if you're new to the series, but otherwise, you might want to just keep on playing the first game, and hold off for the seemingly inevitable Super Germinator.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I don't want to overstate A-Men's problems, though. As I said, it's competently done, if a little forgettable. It's just that while that would've been great for a game at the Vita's launch, now — when there are literally about a dozen puzzle-platformers and platformers you should play first — it's not nearly enough.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Yes, they were adapted to the realities of each platform — sometimes (as in the case of the 3DS) fairly well. But none of those adaptations compare to the feel of playing Angry Birds on a touchscreen, and that's where the Vita version comes out ahead.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Really, though, the game's looks are secondary to its chief purpose — which, essentially, is to kill you repeatedly and then dare you to keep trying. I won't say that the game didn't defeat me, because it very clearly and obviously did, but I can guarantee that if you're looking for one of those absurdly hard games to fill your time until Dark Souls 2 comes out next year, this might be a good option.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    If you're patient, and you don't mind waiting now and then for the game to replenish itself, it's easy to see Crazy Market as an excellent time-waster — albeit one where you've got to watch how much time you spend with, which arguably defeats the entire purpose.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    It's the Angry Birds that, in all likelihood, you've come you know and (hopefully) love, and it's transferred over to the Vita with all the fun intact.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Basically, it all comes down to this: there's no shortage of controller-throwingly difficult platformers on the Vita and the PS3, and a large number of them are better than this one is. Go for one of those ones instead, because this one just isn't worth your time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Admittedly, I'd never describe myself as an air hockey/darts/pool/billiards aficionado, so the allure of playing those games on the go, whenever I want, is a little lost on me. At the same time, however, there's not a lot to draw non-devotees in to those game, either.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    On the whole, however, it's hard to get too upset about any of these issues. After all, the flipside of the genre's limitations is that it's awfully hard to make an outright terrible Hidden Object Game, and Twisted Land: Shadow Town is clearly not terrible.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    No matter how mediocre The Raven's gameplay might be, it's still got an engaging story with some interesting characters and a wonderful soundtrack. There's definitely a trade-off there, but it's one worth making.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Fort Defense obviously shouldn't be your first choice if your Vita's crying out for some tower defense — not when Pixeljunk Monsters and Plants vs. Zombies are both available — but if you've got a few dollars and that particular itch to scratch, then it won't be the worst purchase you've ever made.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    While it's definitely not quite terrible, it's also not content-filled enough to be worth a purchase unless you're really desperate for a puzzle game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There's not a lot of content here, and unless you can find regular online opponents, that means it can all start to feel really repetitive pretty quickly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Cel Damage HD definitely has the fun part down, but without anything that keeps you coming back to it, it's hard to give it a full-throated recommendation.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's basic, but it's also super-addictive, so if you don't mind a walk back in time, it might be worth checking out.

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