GamingTrend's Scores

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For 5,257 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 3.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Lowest review score: 5 Viridi
Score distribution:
5285 game reviews
    • 39 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It's a rare thing when a company wants to roll the dice with a valued property, and the results sometimes turn out great. In this case, not so much.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    I felt myself compelled to play, but the control issues really got to me. Had there been no control issues, I would have been able to recommend this without any problem.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    In the end, Avalon Code is a unique game that is hamstrung by from some incredibly clunky interface and navigation issues.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    APB attempts to combine the feel of an MMO with the PvP of a first person shooter. By themselves, each concept works well. But here, each feels like it only received partial effort.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It's decent fun for the $20 price point, but good graphics and a nice interface aren't enough to mask poor AI and a complete lack of depth.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Were THQ holding a bazooka next to your head demanding that you play Worms: Open Warfare 2 or they just might pull the trigger, then it might be worth turning on.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    I can only say that it was nice spending the half-dozen hours with my kids playing the game, and that my wrists really hurt from shaking the Wiimote around. There are some funny bits, but it's not as good as the movie.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The lack of a single-player really hurts, and the AI for your computer-controlled partner is atrocious. I just came away wishing for so much more.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    I really wish the designers had done something far more creative with the characters. There is a rich universe here to play with, but they took the easiest road out it seems instead of trying something different.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    If the controls were more solid and the graphics a bit better, then Juiced would be a winner. Instead, Juiced gets left behind in the dust.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    If you're not a fan of puzzle games, you won't like this one. If you have only a passing interest in puzzle games, you might find Puzzle Kingdoms more frustrating than fun. If you love puzzle games, are suffering from withdrawal and desperately need your fix, Puzzle Kingdoms should provide a good experience despite its obvious flaws.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Comparatively there is a lot of reason to buy Alive over its predecessor Reflex in terms of improved gameplay, but what burns on the way down is the way that content is handled. Level locked, pay for instant upgrades, and a DLC-fueled business model left me feeling like players won't get their money's worth without paying 40 for the disc and 20 for the rest of what should have been on it in the first place.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It just seemed that the game conspired to suck all the fun out of it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    I wouldn’t say it’s bad, but it certainly is mediocre on every level except the graphics. If you and your kid enjoyed the movie, then chances are you’ll enjoy this game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    A number of nagging problems and annoying glitches mar an otherwise good product. Much of the promotion surrounding this latest Tiger promised a much more difficult and realistic golf experience; perhaps this is why EA has graced us with numerous unnecessary loading and saving screens, broken sounds, and a lot of time angrily staring at Pebble Beach’s beautiful sandy beaches.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Thanks for the demo Krome, when does the full game come out?
    • 56 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It's got average graphics, sound that does not stand out, and decent replayability due to unlockable items, but the issues with control and timing outweigh these items.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Axel and Pixel gets full credit for attempting to make a creative, artistic game, but the low difficulty and short length cause it to unfortunately fall short of the mark.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It also lacks a great deal of fun, a key ingredient which the developers ignored while opting to add in a host of monotonous mini-games instead.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The lack of innovation and depth of this game, as well as the password system, really ruin the game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It has an unmistakable charm, and it could have been a great game. As it is, it's hard to recommend to anyone except for hardcore rhythm game fans.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    007 Legends lets us see Bond, but never actually be the suave, debonair, brash, and ultimately human British Secret Agent. Instead we are forced to watch as our generic agent shoots people in the face and then punches them in the sides for a few moments.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The exclusion of online play destroys any replay value this game may have though.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    What could have easily been a stroll down memory lane instead turns into a frustrating disaster. The addition of a mid-mission save would have probably edged this game towards sanity, but the lack of it hampers the gameplay to the point where it simply isn't fun.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The game has some interface issues, unsatisfying military options, and an overall lack of variety in the cities you build. As impressive as the cities look, they all start to feel the same after a while.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    I hope that EA goes back to this idea again eventually. If they do, they need to allow the player to actually CREATE things, fix the menus, and also allow for a little more open-ended gameplay. If they do, I would love to recommend it. Until then, it's worth a rental for the curious and not worth much else for those who aren't interested.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This would have been a perfect Wiiware offering or budget title, but as a full-price retail product, it simply doesn’t offer quite enough value.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It’s just a derivative brawler game with a Batman-sugar coating.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    I give props to Naruto vs. Sasuke for faithfully recreating the entire second season of Naruto Shippuden. Some stuff was cut out, but the main story points are here.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Sony took a year off from the NBA scene. Unfortunately, it seems like they could have used another year with NBA 06.

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