GamingExcellence's Scores

  • Games
For 1,018 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 58% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Grand Theft Auto IV
Lowest review score: 12 American McGee Presents Bad Day LA
Score distribution:
1018 game reviews
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The constant strategic thinking and planning required to keep things moving forward are well balanced and will draw players in very quickly.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    For casual gamers, the repetitive missions, complex gameplay mechanics and steep learning curve may leave many feeling bitter about a purchase.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    There simply aren’t enough positive elements to the presentation of this game to compensate for the repetitive battle and wonky camera.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Unless you're a soccer hooligan who already owns the better soccer games on the PSP, you really shouldn't bother with World Tour Soccer 06.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Crusty Demons is crusty, and that's the reason to love it.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    The engine, while used well in previous titles, is a poor choice for this game. The linearity of the title is constricting and aggravating when it feels like there’s a big city full of Others waiting to be explored.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While the story and some of the gameplay elements could use some work, the sheer variety of action is enough to set it apart from a lot of so called “run and shoot” FPS games out there.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Unless players are willing to put several hours into a complicated control scheme, only to enjoy average playability at the end, they should probably look elsewhere.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While the story and some of the gameplay elements could use some work, the sheer variety of action is enough to set it apart from a lot of so called "run and shoot" FPS games out there.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    There are a few good points to the game, but in general it’s a very unremarkable experience. There are no areas of the game that are particularly bad, but then, there aren’t any that stand out.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Key elements of the franchise's presentation that made past installments in the series so memorable don’t show up here. Heads should roll at Rockstar for the lame soundtrack.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Overall the expansion adds to the original game by offering the user a tantalizing selection of new effects and stunts to use in the creation of their movies.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    There's definitely enough complexity and strategy here to keep those who make it past the frustrating first steps, but unfortunately I feel this game may only appeal to more determined fans of the genre.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, it is a little on the short side, once you start really getting into the game it’s over.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Until you’ve decided and played your hand, the Pokibot is extremely slow.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Until you’ve decided and played your hand, the Pokibot is extremely slow. If you’re used to Internet Hold’em play, this game seems quite boring.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Until you've decided and played your hand, the Pokibot is extremely slow. If you're used to Internet Hold'em play, this game seems quite boring.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    An excellent, fast paced shooter but because it launched so late in the life of the current-gen consoles, it is more likely that gamers will pick up a new 360 game or save for future PS3/Wii fare.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    An excellent, fast paced shooter but because it launched so late in the life of the current-gen consoles, it is more likely that gamers will pick up a new 360 game or save for future PS3/Wii fare.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    An excellent, fast paced shooter but because it launched so late in the life of the current-gen consoles, it is more likely that gamers will pick up a new 360 game or save for future PS3/Wii fare.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A fun distraction that’s easy to pick up and play, but that won’t really detract from the more feature-packed games on the 360.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    The killing part is fun when you find the special X-Men powers amusing, but that river runs dry approximately an hour into the game, which is actually a decent ratio when compared to the total playtime of about six hours.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The killing part is fun when you find the special X-Men powers amusing, but that river runs dry approximately an hour into the game, which is actually a decent ratio when compared to the total playtime of about six hours.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The killing part is fun when you find the special X-Men powers amusing, but that river runs dry approximately an hour into the game, which is actually a decent ratio when compared to the total playtime of about six hours.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The killing part is fun when you find the special X-Men powers amusing, but that river runs dry approximately an hour into the game, which is actually a decent ratio when compared to the total playtime of about six hours.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 39 Critic Score
    With such simplistic controls, a kick (the B button) and a jump (the A button), a game like this could be executed much better. The player should definitely not be frustrated that the kick or jump doesn't quite work as expected, especially when there are no other options.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Multiplayer is the tarnished jewel in the crown.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Uno
    Overall it’s just a fun card game with a range of people, and playing with friends is basically just like the MSN for gamers, hanging out around a card game and carrying a conversation.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    There really isn’t a lot to this game. You run around in the darkness, you shoot things, rinse and repeat.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Regardless off all the brilliant work that has gone into it, Dreamfall remains cursed by the simple fact that it does feature long stretches of dialog, less action than most games, a mature and well-thought out plot, intelligent characters and, and here's the clincher, is an adventure game.

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