GamingTrend's Scores

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For 5,255 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.1 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Lowest review score: 5 Viridi
Score distribution:
5284 game reviews
    • 49 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    While a lot of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 fails to impress, there is a decent amount of potential to be had in this Beenox product.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Sir, You Are Being Hunted has a delightful sense of humor, but it’s just not enough to carry the rest of the experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are a fan of pinball or Star Wars or both—buy this DLC. It’s clear that the people at Zen Studios are experts at both, and $10 is a low price to pay for a few entertaining hours of bumper-slapping.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    With bite size nibbles of the most challenging or salient aspects of what made these games great, NES Remix 2 also delivers more iconic and well-recognized games from the library that made Nintendo famous.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    All in all, Daylight is a respectable addition to the modern horror lineup that packs enough scare into its roughly three hour playtime to justify its modest $15 price tag.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Titanfall 360 may not be as pretty as the Xbox One edition, but it’s just as functional. Online-only games place most of their burden in places you’ll never see, giving them plenty of time to isolate complaints and patch up the holes.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Child of Light is a bright spot in a genre overwhelmed by mediocrity. Beautifully retro, yet modern, and incredibly addicting–Ubisoft Montreal has created a rich world and style that is unlike anything I’ve played before.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    LEGO The Hobbit is what everyone expected, which can be good or bad depending on your exposure to the series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I’ve played quite a few Kirby games, and Kirby: Triple Deluxe may very well be my new favorite. It has perfected the platforming experience and has more content than even Kirby could fit into his fat mouth.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Souls 2 for the PC is a far cleaner port attempt than the first Dark Souls port.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA World Cup Brazil is a excellent meeting of the near perfect FIFA franchise from EA and the very perfect FIFA World Cup event.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Golf: World Tour offers little in the way of surprises, but it’s still an entertaining and accessible golf game for the masses, with a decent amount of content for the price.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Out of the Park 15 is not only a great baseball simulator, but approaches all-time great sports game, period status.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The PlayStation 4 version of the game is mechanically the same as the PlayStation 3 version, but the new engine is eye-poppingly awesome.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Those who enjoy older RPGs like the Wizardry and Might and Magic series should enjoy Demon Gaze. Those who are used to getting instant gratification and being able to level up their characters with the snap of the fingers will be disappointed.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition is a great buy if you haven’t played a game in the series in a while, and are looking for something to hold you over while you wait for the PS4’s library of games to grow, but for fans, this is not the next generation leap forward that you were hoping for.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight is a great buy for fans of top-down J-RPG’s.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut may not be for everyone, and if you suit up expecting a AAA budget game you might be disappointed.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate combines the series’ trademark combat and exploration and tosses them into a sidescrolling platformer with surprisingly pleasant results.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disney Magical World is a fun romp with a plethora of objectives to complete and items to create, but by the time you find yourself running across the same stretch of land for the umpteenth time to gather more items for that next quest, the magic starts to fade.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A giant in the sports gaming world, MLB 14: The Show continues it’s namesake’s quality tradition as it transitions from the old to the new, but doesn’t offer anything new and fixes little.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Souls II offers a fresh adventure into what is quite possibly gaming’s most punishing, macabre fantasy world.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It’s admittedly one of the most depraved games I’ve ever come across. A strategy title with a point collection system based on pain and humiliation will probably turn away the majority of sensible folks.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shadowrun Returns: Dragonfall offers 12+ hours of fresh adventure in a new city, a sizable helping of new weapons and enemies, and a hub quest system which gives this expansion a leg up over its core campaign.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Front Office Football 7 isn’t perfect, but when it succeeds it succeeds magnificently.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    There are some decent things going on in Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z. The cel-shaded art style is appealing, the dialogue and cutscenes are occasionally entertaining, and even the combat is fun at times. But the frustrating camera, aggravating controls and a nonsensical story that only briefly touches upon the themes of the series, weigh this spinoff title down too much for it to be enjoyable.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It may be a prologue, but it’s a damn good one.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FF X / X-2 HD Remaster offers a massive amount of content in a fully polished presentation that reminds us of how good RPGs are supposed to play.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    By taking the chains off of the game mechanics, removing the disruptive Auction House, and refining the game mechanics that serve as the base of Diablo III, Reaper of Souls is finally the loot-grabbing adventure we all wanted.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There are no secrets to Luftrasuers; it has no surprises. It comes to you with open hands, unwilling to explain if you’ll enjoy playing it because you’re reminiscing about how this style used to be cutting edge, or if you just need to see if there’s that perfect configuration that will take you all the way. It’s not about being good or bad, it just about being what it is and if that’s something you want.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A solid entry in the franchise, but doesn’t do a whole lot to move the series forward other than presenting a new, far more likeable protagonist capable of harnessing multiple powers in a gorgeous representation of Seattle. It may look and sound next-gen, but its gameplay takes a few too many cues from the last.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4 was a monumental achievement upon its release back in January 2005, and it is still one that video game connoisseurs appreciate today.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The added improvements in graphics and audio will certainly outweigh any minor annoyances the Xbox One version brings.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Answering the question of whether Titanfall lives up to the incredible amount of hype and anticipation is something that’ll take a little bit more time. It’s fun, damned fun, but the lack of single-player campaign, customization, and matchmaking options come as a bit of a surprise.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Yoshi’s New Island looks great, plays flawlessly, and is entertaining and challenging enough for any fan to enjoy—and ultimately, that’s all that matters. If you’re a fan, you’ll find what you’re looking for here, but those still waiting for the next great and unique Nintendo title will have to keep on waiting.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The hours of laughter and frustration are well worth the money you’ll pay, and I challenge anyone who picks this up to not enjoy themselves in the worst kind of way.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tales of Symphonia Chronicles is definite must-have for any Playstation 3 owner and/or fan of JRPGs.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 takes the familiar plot and characters that players first met nearly four years ago and rewards them by tying it all together into a respectful and conclusive payoff.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best games to come out of the indie dev scene in recent years, Desktop Dungeons takes the best aspects of a roguelike dungeon crawl, distills them down to the essentials, and puts a tactical, puzzle-minded spin on the genre that is not only unique, but brilliantly executed.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    An epic RPG, a licensed game that somehow transcends its source material, and the culmination of everything South Park has come together to create the funniest game I’ve played in a decade.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of the those rare times when a game was just made right, and while you have every right to love it or hate it, it’d have nothing to do with how it was made. This is an 80’s videogame power-ballad that hits all the right notes.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Sadly, LEGO The Movie Videogame fails to live up to the expectations set by both it’s source material and its video gaming forebears.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Someday, when a better title takes its place, Romance Dawn will have a respectful position for where it all began. But for now, this is just a dud of a game in the box of a collectible import.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I thought that Spartan Assault would be a great addition to the Halo universe while expanding the audience with a new genre. In the end the short campaign, lack of storyline, and ease of gameplay make this a tough sell.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    While Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy offers little innovation or surprise, it’s still just as charming and entertaining as ever, and it’s a fitting end to a legacy of perplexing brainteasers.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    They’ve created a shooter that the entire family can enjoy; a game that’s simple enough for my five-year-old daughter, yet deep and varied enough to entrance even the most battle-hardened veteran. And while there isn’t a lot here right out of the gate, there are enough zombies on this lawn to occupy you until the content does come — at a nice price, to boot.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The game won’t wow you with its innovation and the chaotic gameplay may annoy some players, but the title is well worth the time and money it takes to get the most out the title.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite my deep reservations regarding the reboot of my favorite character and the world he inhabits, Thief manages to deliver a compelling experience.
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    • 45 Critic Score
    Even the biggest fans of horror can skip this entry in the long list of Slender Man related media–that is unless they’re also big fans of aimless wandering.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Weapon Shop de Omasse is an interesting idea that doesn’t go anywhere — a humorless, flat, and repetitive package that squanders its unique concept in almost every respect.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Drunken Robot Pornography is a game that is bursting with style but somewhat lacking in substance. After a while the gameplay gets a bit repetitive as, after all, each stage is essentially a glorified boss fight.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The presentation, along with its impressive soundtrack, is a wonderfully alluring incentive for persevering through the challenging gameplay.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    By seamlessly blending the action style of Dynasty Warriors with a battle/collection system similar to Monster Hunter, Toukiden offers a uniquely engaging RPG experience that’s exciting enough for pick up and play sessions, yet expansive enough for countless hours of replay value.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tropical Freeze offers up a ton of challenge (though perhaps a bit too much at times) and secrets to those craving a little break from the popular plumber. But I played this game already, back when it was called Donkey Kong Country Returns.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Last of Us: Left Behind is at its best when it focuses on the quiet, somber moments between our on-screen heroines. And while it may feel more like an expansion rather than a necessary addition, Left Behind’s narrative still feels important.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    In the end, Battle of Z is a disappointment.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In the end, it’s not a bad title, but it certainly ends the trilogy on a lower note than its predecessors. Buy it if you want to see the end to the story, but prepare for some drastic changes.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you are getting a Wario Ware 9-Volt games vibe, you are on the right track. If you like your old-school gaming challenging, and you don’t mind a few minor hiccups, NES Remix is worth a trip down memory lane.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Strike Vector is a game with great ideas, and really breathes some life into a dying genre. The game’s challenge may be a bit too much for casual players, but if you’re looking to scratch that aerial shooter itch with a frantic edge, then take to the skies — but don’t expect to live long.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Necrophone Games has a fantastic premise, a decent execution and a brave narration in Jazzpunk.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The additional content is more than worth it to those who loved it, but for those lukewarm to the game, I’d wait a bit and see whether the next episode is compelling and then consider looking at getting this episode in the $30 four-episode season pass instead.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The Sun at Night is a wonderful idea that features a lovable main character with a very interesting past. Unfortunately, the gameplay does not feel like it is quite there yet, as its adherence to old-school design elements impairs player accessibility.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    With all of its upgrades and love, Fable Anniversary really is the original Fable in a brand new suit, warts and all.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Octodad: Dadliest Catch may be a one-joke game, but the team at Young Horses has taken that joke and squeezed as much hilarity out of it as possible. Don’t ask questions about the man in the suit — just buy the game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bravely Default’s combat combines the best things that old-school JRPGs had to offer with some new and welcome additions, and its social features are incredibly forward-thinking. However, its sluggish pacing and over-reliance on repetition and genre conventions holds it back from being the Final Fantasy replacement we all wanted it to be.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It would have been nice to see more thought put into the presentation, but fans of the series will feel right at home with this familiar layout.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Overall, Assassin’s Creed Liberation looks and feels like a cheap knock-off of the series, and almost every aspect feels like a dumbed-down version of what players have come to expect from the series.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It’s a shame, since the Ys series deserves more attention than it gets. A little more polish could have really brought it out to the forefront.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Broken Sword 5: Serpent’s Curse is an adventure game through and through. The satisfaction comes not from high speed chases, but rather from patiently working the clues to uncover layers of mystery heaped upon one another hiding an evil curse. Here’s the rub – it’s half of a game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    While other versions of Tomb Raider may be less expensive and offer a similar experience, the Definitive Edition combines the already stellar gameplay with vastly improved graphics, creating what is most certainly the best version of Tomb Raider available.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Regardless, the experience of Act 1 is enough to recommend outright — don’t hesitate to add this title to your library.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nidhogg is the 8-bit Bushido Blade demake we never knew we wanted, offering up a sublime one-on-one fencing experience like no other. I just wish we got more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reviving the gameplay of classics is dangerous — too often our memories betray us, forgetting the problems that game development has overcome over the years.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 5 is a technical triumph, offering up incredible achievement in both precision and realistic graphics good enough to show off your new Xbox One. Unfortunately a few baffling design decisions ultimately hold it back from feeling truly next-gen, making Forza Motorsport 5 a good racer, but certainly not built for everyone.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a game, it’s unpolished, but as a rumination on mortality, it’s an interactive poem.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Filled with strategic gameplay and impactful decisions, The Banner Saga is a gorgeously epic Norse-inspired adventure whose only real fault is that there isn’t more of it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    What makes Danganronpa immensely satisfying is how it consistently toys with your expectations. With excellent writing, well-developed characters, and a story that keeps you guessing, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a bloody good time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for jRPGs on your Vita, you’ve got great options–but Rainbow Moon isn’t one of them.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I enjoyed Lococycle, but only after abandoning my sensibilities as I’ve learned to do when playing games from Twisted Pixel. To the uninitiated, Lococycle will prove rather perplexing as it isn’t like most games.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    In the end, the DLC is $9.99, or double that for a season pass. While the story is compelling, it’s also fairly light on a meaningful denouement.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed is ultimately a decent iOS racing game that serves as a tribute to Sega’s past hits.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a simplistic zen-like experience in a game, look no further than flOw.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For a forgiving and approachable puzzle-platformer, Max lands on his feet and brings us a fantastic gaming experience. Even at a price of $15 it is easy to recommend. Great for all ages, the plot is light and the puzzles are fun from an otherwise innocuous re-imagining of a touchscreen game.
    • 23 Metascore
    • 15 Critic Score
    As a fighter and a gamer, I’m deeply insulted by Fighter Within.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    From beautiful airplane models and solid sound work, to a very accessible flight model that works for any skill level, World of Warplanes is a worthy successor for Wargaming’s stable of titles. It does need a bit more time in the hangar, but you can’t beat the price of entry.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It comes off as boring and repetitive – and since the long game is combat in the co-op arena, you’re not going to find much more single-player value once you’ve completed the 6-8 hour story.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Problems aside, Tiny Brains is an undeniably enjoyable experience. While it may not amaze you, it’ll definitely be worth your time if you and a few friends are looking to have a go at a co-op puzzle experience that isn’t extremely demanding.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Teslagrad is an exceptional example of non-verbal storytelling, relying on delightfully smooth animation and clever puzzles to see the player through to the end.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I really enjoy Lords of Waterdeep, and the iOS app is a faithful recreation of the game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Thanks to the usage of guitar tablature, BandFuse: Rock Legends is a great way for experienced players to rock out to songs that they’ve always wanted to learn, and the multiplayer options make it a great party game. Unfortunately, the learning tools pale in comparison to the competition.
    • 22 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Though it seeks to mimic survival horror classics like Silent Hill and Resident Evil 2, BlackSoul fails to capture any of what made those titles great while highlighting their worst aspects.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While I applaud the attempt at breaking new ground and enjoyed the imaginative presentation, Doki-Doki Universe ultimately misses the mark when it comes to engaging gameplay.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    At the end of the day, Darklings is a mildly disappointing, but also intriguing, beauty.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    This game needs to go-go back to the drawing board.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 6 is a beautiful racing simulator that values the art and science of the race over the drama and theatrics that often make racing so appealing. While the game lacks in certain areas, namely in their complete lack of real collision dynamics, the overall racing experience is one of sublime enjoyment.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Senran Kagura Burst offers players a maelstrom of mammaries and more innuendos that you can shake your stick at. However, the poor presentation and repetitive gameplay make the experience as boring as it is creepy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Frustrating and generic gameplay rounds out an otherwise technically impressive package. Killzone: Shadow Fall should have been another solid entry in an above-average franchise, but instead it succumbs to all of the usual launch game pitfalls, and a decent though unimpressive multiplayer suite can’t save it from mediocrity.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    While it doesn’t knock your socks off graphically like you might expect for a ‘next-gen’ title, the extremely-accessible fighting mechanics make this title a must-have.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The online co-op mayhem is a blast, and I heartily recommend this to any new Xbox One owner looking for an M-rated way to kill time (and reams of the undead).
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pick it up and get ready for a whole lot of fun and the good kind of gameplay frustration.

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