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
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is a beautiful game, plays smooth, and has a story that is genuinely compelling and driven by top notch dialogue and dynamic characters. The fighting is complex but easy to learn, and the game provides tons of great content in the form of mini-games, town exploration, and side storylines. There is lots to look at and take in as you play, and the game packs a lot of good into a nearly flawless package.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Megaman Legacy Collection sets out what it aims to do–provide longtime fans, and a new generation of gamers, with the opportunity to play through some of the most iconic Megaman games ever made.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The many ways to handle enemies give you a lot of freedom on how to play the game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns offers everything a seasoned player could want in an expansion, and more. Coupled with ArenaNet’s track record of continuous free updates, it should be an automatic purchase for anyone at or near the max level.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metal: Hellsinger has absolutely kickstarted the boomer-shooter, rhythm FPS genre. Of the handful of issues the game possesses, they're all overshadowed by its insane amount of entertainment value. There's no doubt that The Outsiders have created something extraordinary, something that absolutely needs a sequel. Although very challenging and not without its critiques, its an extremely satisfying experience through and through.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Believe it when Uchikoshi says No Sleep For Kaname Date is a game made by fans, for fans. Kazuya Yamada delivers a heartfelt epilogue to the first Somnium Files’s self contained story. While the pacing feels a bit listless thanks to the narrative structure, and the escape rooms are straight up miss, those ended up being small blemishes in the grand scheme. What I'll remember is seeing characters new and old grieve and heal together. I laughed, I cried, and most importantly I was moved seeing the chaotic duo of a cuckoldry obsessed detective and his AI eyeball partner get no sleep because of the friends they made along the way.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tavern Talk is definitely the best next step in a line of cozy drinking talking simulators, as it tells a charming and gripping narrative that echoes the adventures found in the realm of magic and fantasy. It stands out on its own as a fun and heartwarming piece of D&D with its unique cast of characters and vast world-building and pairs well with great gameplay systems that add depth to its world but could use a bit of beefing up to break up the monotony.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Improves on its predecessor in almost every way, even if it still features the same maddening difficulty level as the original.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game that almost gets it right. Over time, and a bit more testing, I believe that the game will live up to its Bioware-powered predecessor.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Controlling Rei in Solar Ash’s beautiful world is an absolute joy, with fluid, precise, and simple controls as well as a diverse set of challenges to overcome. Unfortunately, there are more than a few moments where the normally excellent level design suddenly becomes tedious and annoying.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon X & Y set a new standard for Pokemon games to come.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you love building decks, strategizing five moves ahead, and combating randomness, Dicey Dungeons is the game for you. If not, you still might want to consider giving it a try for the cute, game show aesthetic and chiptune soundtrack alone. And who knows, you might be surprised how much you enjoy the deck building.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon X & Y set a new standard for Pokemon games to come.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The camera angles are much improved and it's much easier since you don't have to micromanage the order of the time crystals that are vacuumed up. However, the difficulty of the game can be a bit frustrating at times.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a return to form. As a fan of the series, it’s been a very long wait, but PGI managed to deliver in a big way on nearly every front. While there are certain things that could be improved, what’s here is an excellent four player mech-stomping good time.
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    • 85 Critic Score
    Tremendous improvements to the core gameplay loop provide new reasons to use light mechs and jump jets. The new biome creates new fighting corridors and new mechs create a way to make those hallways dangerous. While it doesn’t bring much new outside of combat, this is a must-have and a reason to revisit the BattleTech universe.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    In the end, however, $10 is a bargain for such a creative and addictive puzzle title.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    There may not be another game out this year that can provide as much limitless fun as Disgaea D2. Many fans of the original still play it religiously 10 years after it’s release. With the triumphant work done by Nippon Ichi America, Disgaea D2 is well on it’s way to still being as fun and as rewarding as it is today at it’s ten year anniversary mark.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Otogi is just abso-friggin-lutely gorgeous. From Software gets the gold star for taking the time to really develop a wonderfully realized look and feel within Otogi. This is the game to show off how good the Xbox graphics truly are.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    May be a bit over a very young child's head, but much older than that and the combat system of the game may make them lose interest in it when they realize they can't assign skills.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The most important thing you need to know about MLB 10: The Show is that it plays a very solid game of baseball.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Dragon’s Crown is a fun game, and the charm evident in previous Vanillaware games translates well into HD. The action is fast and furious, and it’s a game that can be played in multiple sessions or short bursts.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It is commendable in a way since you know right from the outset that this is a game where you can just play. It is a lot of silly, good natured fun that, while not long in duration, provides a good time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    There is no real feeling of "competing for the conclusion" that most games have. This is really just mindless, goofy fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 is a very addictive and fun game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The hardcore simulations experts may not enjoy the usual advantage they have with experience in flying a plane with a realistic model, but they can still enjoy that they are "flying" and doing it with anyone whose company they enjoy.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    I guess the question really comes down to whether Bulletstorm is worth your hard-earned gaming dollar. If you're a single-player campaign person, there is a fun and engaging story to be found. If you're into the multiplayer scene, I'd highly recommend getting the full version (you may want to calculate your new cost vs. used cost + 800 points). It is definately worth playing ... the question you need to answer for yourself is whether it's worth owning.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    I don’t enjoy the gameplay enhancements that Rockstar put on the game where it becomes more of an RPG with doing the upkeep on C.J. I also don’t enjoy the subject matter much with all the racial epitaphs flying around.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you are a Naruto fan, then you owe it to yourself to check it out. If you are looking for an adventure game with a nice amount of variety, then you might want to at least give it a rental.

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