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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 Super Mario Maker
Lowest review score: 0 CART Fury Championship Racing
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,218 out of 7151
  2. Mixed: 1,918 out of 7151
  3. Negative: 1,015 out of 7151
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NHL 14
    There is plenty in NHL 14 that will satisfy each and every fan out there, and in the end that should be the ultimate goal.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Perfect Dark
    It's still not entirely perfect, but as far as ports go this comes really damn close.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Milo's Quest
    Milo’s Quest is a pretty solid way to kill an hour (or, likely, less), and if you go in not expecting too much out of it, you’ll probably enjoy it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Genma Onimusha
    The title uses several techniques to enhance gameplay, and for the most part, pulls it off with flying blood splats.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
    They definitely did put an interesting spin on the beat’em genre with things like the increasing length and difficulty depending on the order of selection, the crowd control system and the rogue-like elements. If you’re a connoisseur of the beat’em up genre, these boys are on the rise and they’re definitely worth a playthrough.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Simpsons: Hit & Run
    All the Simpsons references in the world would be a waste if the game play were trash. Just ask "Simpsons Skateboarding" on that one. Thankfully the game play is very tight, responsive, and easy to maneuver for rookies or vets.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    College Hoops 2K7
    Online play is a blast.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Awesome Pea 2
    Awesome Pea 2 works just as intended — apart from that weird thing about saving progress — and it does so in a way that makes it genuinely enjoyable. There are certainly tonnes and tonnes of other retro-y platformers to choose from, but this one does enough right that you certainly couldn’t go wrong in playing it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars
    So while yes, these are three games that Mario fans around the globe will likely love, it’s also a little hard to wholeheartedly suggest rushing out to pick up this collection simply because it feels like a barebones kind of thing, especially for a franchise and anniversary milestone that deserves better. The ports are well done, the emulation feels spot on to me, and it’s fun to go back and revisit all three of these games. But I don’t think it’s unfair to expect a little more from Nintendo as the owner and caretaker of these historic titles, and would hope that we see big improvements on that front for future collections.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Wheel of Fortune (2012)
    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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Sonic and the Secret Rings
    An encouraging sign that good Sonic games can still be made. I had a tremendous time exploring the different stages and the skill points add a bit of depth to an otherwise straightforward game.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Astral Chain
    I have to give Astral Chain a lot of respect. It’s a concept, a theme, and a design philosophy that feel a little dated–but are delivered really well. A rare breed, and one that’s welcome.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
    Outside of the server issues, I’ve certainly enjoyed my time spent with Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. It’s a solid follow-up to a unique shooter series that I don’t think gets enough attention, and if you haven’t given this series a shot yet, this would certainly be a good jumping on point. It’s a nice alternative to the more serious multiplayer shooters out there and even serves up a solid alternative to more like-minded games like Overwatch. You may want to give it a little time to iron out some flaws here and there, but definitely check it out when you get a chance.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 2: Kasumi - Stolen Memory
    Sure, it is more of a great game, but for only a couple of hours maximum of game play it hardly seems an appropriate price point.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Jeopardy! (2012)
    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?"
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Urban Chaos: Riot Response
    Urban Chaos brings together some solid gameplay that integrates the gimmick as well as can be done. Over that lies a layer of old school sensibilities and a feeling that'll have you jamming to Team America's infamous "America, **** Yeah.” Put all of that together, and you’ve got a killer game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Age of Booty
    Age of Booty gets huge points for common sense multi-player options and for being an entertaining, polished strategy game that's perfect for a quick or medium length game fix for small groups.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Mighty Switch Force! Collection
    If you haven’t checked the Mighty Switch Force games out yet then the Mighty Switch Force! Collection is a great way to do it. But if you already have access to them then it’s nothing to go out of your way for as it is just a collection. The fun factor is still here though so they’re still a good time even today.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
    The positives in Shantae: Half-Genie Hero ultimately more than outweigh the negatives. Again, you'll probably like the game much more if you're going in as a Shantae fan to begin with, but this game is enjoyably pleasant enough that that's by no means a prerequisite.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    BloodRayne: Betrayal
    The only problem I see with BloodRayne: Betrayal is that it will alienate fans of the 3rd Person 3D games that the franchise was built on.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Space Hulk
    To enjoy Space Hulk, though, you have to be willing to sit through all kinds of wait times. That's pretty much non-negotiable. Personally, I think the waiting nearly — but doesn't totally — negate all the good things the game does, but your own experiences will be dictated largely by your level of patience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion
    It wasn't the visuals that impressed me the most; it was the design of the audio. On paper, the audio might scare someone away as it only has one basic tune through the entire game. Yet that one tune never becomes tiresome.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
    The incredibly fun combat system and the sheer amount of customization options make this final entry in the trilogy well worth seeking out. If you’re coming into this with the hopes of seeing the story turn itself around then you’re going to leave disappointed. But if you enjoyed the refinements made in Final Fantasy XIII-2, then I think you’ll find a lot to love about Lightning Returns.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Omen Exitio: Plague
    It might just be the best of the current batch of Lovecraftian games. While a lot of them have visual horrors, few of them are scary. By contrast, Omen Exitio: Plague only has a few sketched drawings here and there, but it captures the creepiness of its influence spine-tinglingly well.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Disney Magical World
    Still, it’s hard to deny that Disney Magical World has a remarkably addictive quality to it. This is clearly a title aimed at a younger crowd, but I think there’s a fair amount here that adults can enjoy as well.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Sims 2: Pets
    For an expansion pack, there is plenty to do and see and it adds a completely new level of variety to your Sims' already busy life.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Samurai Warriors 4-II
    What it all boils down to now, as far as I'm concerned, is performance — how efficiently does the game allow me to dispatch those untold number of Warriors? And on that score, Samurai Warriors 4-II simply delivers.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims in HD!
    No, this is a game that's perfect for the Vita. The controls align exactly with the its strengths as a handheld, while its content is tailor-made for quick sessions here and there. To make it even more appealing, the game looks beautiful, its bright colours and cute designs really popping on the Vita's OLED screen. Add it all up, and you've got yourself a nice little time-waster.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Hand of Fate
    Hand of Fate is a great example of how seemingly hidebound genres can be shaken up and made to appeal to people who might not otherwise give them a second look.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Roundguard
    Roundguard will feel awfully familiar to anyone who’s ever played Peggle (which should be everyone, because it’s an amazing game). Everything from the way your hero bounces all over the place, to the layouts of the pegs, even to the way the game slows down and zooms in as you near your final obstacle in each level — all of these things feel straight out of Peggle. Seeing as we’re eight years out from the last proper Peggle game, though, that’s not a bad thing. It’s a great formula, and if EA aren’t doing anything with it, it’s nice to see Roundguard pick it up and give it a whole new coat of paint. It may not be the most original game, but it sure is a lot of fun.
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