IC-Games' Scores

  • Games
For 451 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 78% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 18% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.5 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Grand Theft Auto IV
Lowest review score: 20 Metalheart: Replicants Rampage
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 14 out of 451
451 game reviews
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Overall Red Faction: Guerrilla is a very good title, definite replay ability in the single player title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Ultimately Buzz: Quiz TV plays like a hollow, broken shell of a once classic game with so much potential yet very little of it actually realised.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Overall the open sandbox style of gameplay and allowing you the non-linear gameplay to complete the mission in your own way works very well.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Overall the open sandbox style of gameplay and allowing you the non-linear gameplay to complete the mission in your own way works very well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    If you are desperate for a good football game, you couldn't find a better game on the market, that's for sure, however a desire to play the game is not likely to last past the summer, certainly not past the probable release of FIFA 09.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    If you are desperate for a good football game, you couldn't find a better game on the market, that's for sure, however a desire to play the game is not likely to last past the summer, certainly not past the probable release of FIFA 09.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The depth of game, the level of characters and the interaction between the populated world of Liberty City is just breathtaking.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The depth of game, the level of characters and the interaction between the populated world of Liberty City is just breathtaking.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you’re a fan of Sega though you’ll simply love what Sumo have done with Superstars and the online tennis matches will certainly keep you coming back for more once you have lapped up the Superstars mode.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you’re a fan of Sega though you’ll simply love what Sumo have done with Superstars and the online tennis matches will certainly keep you coming back for more once you have lapped up the Superstars mode.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The game itself is quite good. Graphically it does look good, it sounds good, has a very good story line and the choice of weapons, the ACES system and online play are all top notch work from Ubisoft. But the game still feels unfinished and rushed out.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The game itself is quite good. Graphically it does look good, it sounds good, has a very good story line and the choice of weapons, the ACES system and online play are all top notch work from Ubisoft. But the game still feels unfinished and rushed out.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a cooperative first/third person shooter and you fully intend only to use multiplayer, then Army of Two isn't a bad buy at all. But if you are after the single player title, then I'm afraid you are going to be disappointed, the ideas within the game however are very well thought of, and certainly should be applauded.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a cooperative first/third person shooter and you fully intend only to use multiplayer, then Army of Two isn't a bad buy at all. But if you are after the single player title, then I'm afraid you are going to be disappointed, the ideas within the game however are very well thought of, and certainly should be applauded.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    This is a top class game that deserves the credit and respect it has been getting.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    This is a top class game that deserves the credit and respect it has been getting.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is a game for rent without a shadow of a doubt. The shortness and the general issues with it mean I can’t really recommend anything else.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is a game for rent without a shadow of a doubt. The shortness and the general issues with it mean I can’t really recommend anything else.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The lack of any online multiplayer (again!), the fact this is still basically the same game and the removal of the tactics side means this game is quite simply not worth buying.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The lack of any online multiplayer (again!), the fact this is still basically the same game and the removal of the tactics side means this game is quite simply not worth buying.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall if you prefer your racers arcade style rather then simulations you might well get along much better with Need For Speed Pro Street, and once you forgive the odd behaviour of the car handling you can get along with the game fairly well.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    You should love the stunning views and the ability to climb nearly all the buildings in the three cities as well as of the countryside sections.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    You should love the stunning views and the ability to climb nearly all the buildings in the three cities as well as of the countryside sections.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall if you prefer your racers arcade style rather then simulations you might well get along much better with Need For Speed Pro Street, and once you forgive the odd behaviour of the car handling you can get along with the game fairly well.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    On the other hand you sure are getting a large slice of action for what tends to be a very moderate price tag and there is a place for a good hand to hand combat affair in everybody’s collection.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    Super Mario: Galaxy is certainly the Wii’s strongest title yet and few would disagree that it’s also one of the best games Nintendo have ever produced. If you are lucky enough to own a Wii then this is one title you shouldn’t miss out on. It really is that special.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Over all BlackSite tries to slip itself into a niche squarely between the two benchmarks of FPS gaming, Call of Duty 4 and HALO 3. It unfortunately doesn't succeed in making that niche, in fact trying to make itself a little of one and the other it fails doing anything profound.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Overall the Empire Earth series has been a solid strategy title, but Mad Doc have tried to simplify things and have taken it far too far and perhaps destroyed what people wanted in their RTS title.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Overall Gears of Wars is a cracking game, with the addition of some more levels, the multiplayer maps and the level designer there is a lot of extras for the PC owner, the question is, if you already own the Xbox version is it still worth the purchase.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    That being said, as far as quiz based multiplayer games go, Scene it! Lights, Camera, Action does exactly what it says on the tin. The game randomises questions perfectly, so the same puzzles rarely crop and the Wireless controllers are a joy to use. However, unless Microsoft adds further games to the series, or even downloadable content, both the game and controllers will inevitably have a limited life-span.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Overall this standalone is there to draw new blood to the gaming series, it's a shame that new blood wasn't considered for the actual game itself, the storyline seems incomplete and the graphics below par for this genre.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    For once a title has exceeded our expectations and some. It all goes without saying that if you want the best Call of Duty experience to date look no further than the forth in the illustrious series, it’s quite simply a corker.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    For once a title has exceeded our expectations and some. It all goes without saying that if you want the best Call of Duty experience to date look no further than the forth in the illustrious series, it’s quite simply a corker.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    For once a title has exceeded our expectations and some. It all goes without saying that if you want the best Call of Duty experience to date look no further than the forth in the illustrious series, it’s quite simply a corker.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Overall Richard Garriot's Tabula Rasa is not your average Massively Multiplayer title, although the basis is firmly planted in that genre, whether it will appeal to everyone and have the same clout as the likes of EVE or any of the other sword and sorcery MMO's is debatable.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Over-all while there are better FPS titles now available with Call of Duty 4 and others setting the grade, there is a place for TimeShift in the grouping.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    When you strip away the meat from the bones you might be left with essentially Guitar Hero II 'deluxe' but for fans of the series we doubt many will be disappointed with what Neversoft have achieved.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    When you strip away the meat from the bones you might be left with essentially Guitar Hero II 'deluxe' but for fans of the series we doubt many will be disappointed with what Neversoft have achieved.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Jericho is not a bad game it’s just one that lost its way slightly during development. The ability to jump into other team members bodies and harness their powers is a good idea let down slightly by poor implementation and a claustrophobic level design.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jericho is not a bad game it’s just one that lost its way slightly during development. The ability to jump into other team members bodies and harness their powers is a good idea let down slightly by poor implementation and a claustrophobic level design.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Over all, Ace Combat 6 is a good game but because of the final mission, it might be one you'd struggle to complete, but the multiplayer will more then make up for it, specially if you have the broadband speed to make it a real dogfight.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Sports Interactive have definitely returned the Football Manager franchise to where it belongs and created the best management sim on the market, although to be honest, there's not much competition.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If playing with your balls get’s you off, Mercury Meltdown Revolution is the best way to go about it, at least, on the Wii.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Tony Hawk's series is still in a dire need of a complete overhaul no matter how good the small and subtle improvements to the series are. Since EA and Black Box brought us .skate the bar has been raised and if Neversoft are going to compete they need to start thinking out of the box rather than further improving features that already worked so well in Tony Hawk's Project 8.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Tony Hawk's series is still in a dire need of a complete overhaul no matter how good the small and subtle improvements to the series are. Since EA and Black Box brought us .skate the bar has been raised and if Neversoft are going to compete they need to start thinking out of the box rather than further improving features that already worked so well in Tony Hawk's Project 8.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It's one hell of a game. With its powerful artistic style and blazingly quick, yet accessible gameplay, it's enough to melt the icy cynicism imprisoning the hearts of even the most jaded among us. That being said, it's not the most complex shooter out there.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crash of the Titans, in our opinion, sees the Bandicoot returning to his former glory. If you are after a decent platformer to play alone, or with a friend, we doubt you’ll come away from this one disappointed.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    In our opinion you’ll return to play Flatout Ultimate Carnage time and again and deservedly so. This game might not be a ‘must buy’ title, but you’ll still be glad you did.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kudos must be given to Bizarre for not being lazy on this one as can so often be the case with final installments.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: Friend or Foe will not go down in history as one of the greatest games to make use of the franchise. The crisp graphics, warm humour and the ability to play as one of fourteen different marvel superstars doesn't alter the fact that the game is simply far too repetitive, even for the target audience.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Without any huge leap forwards in the graphics or gameplay it isn't going to blow your mind, however if you enjoyed the first instalment then you will certainly not be upset with Opposing Fronts.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Many will mock Blazing Angels 2 for its repetitive nature and although it’s true to a certain extent the game is still a marked improvement from the first encounter. Flight sim aficionados will probably do well looking elsewhere for their thrills, but pick up and play pilots will find a pretty enjoyable romp in the skies awaiting them if they give this title a chance.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Simply put, World in Conflict is a blockbuster of almost epic proportions.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you come into the game with the right attitude and take it easy instead of hammering the game in one session, Stuntman: Ignition is a pretty cool game to play.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor: Airborne is certainly an improvement on what many perceived as a dying brand. It’s not up there yet with the likes of the impending Call of Duty 4, but with a little more innovation and improvements to the online side we can certainly see a return to grace for the once mighty series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor: Airborne is certainly an improvement on what many perceived as a dying brand. It’s not up there yet with the likes of the impending Call of Duty 4, but with a little more innovation and improvements to the online side we can certainly see a return to grace for the once mighty series.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mistwalker and Artoon have developed something special with Blue Dragon and the end result should appeal to both Hardcore RPG fans and fresh faced adventurers.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you come into the game with the right attitude and take it easy instead of hammering the game in one session, Stuntman: Ignition is a pretty cool game to play.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Tiger Woods franchise is a yearly affair; if you already own ‘07’ we would suggest a rent to see if you like the new changes it offers.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    At the moment though, the game is simply far too flawed to be recommended.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    At the moment though, the game is simply far too flawed to be recommended.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Space Giraffe is the type of game that high score tables were made for, but only if you have the patience to figure it all out.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Without doubt, BioShock is truly a next-gen masterpiece, more than worthy of your attention. It simply blows everything comparable out of the water and for now we challenge you to find otherwise.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Without doubt, BioShock is truly a next-gen masterpiece, more than worthy of your attention. It simply blows everything comparable out of the water and for now we challenge you to find otherwise.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s a simple (very, very simple) distraction that will beef up your gamerpoints score by another 200 and you’ll have a blast doing so.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The 80’s edition is more of the same, more songs yet same Guitar Hero II. If you’re a fan of the game this will delight you, if you are a fan of 80’s rock music you might be left with a bad taste in your mouth. Either way there is enough material here to keep your amps warm until the inevitable Guitar Hero III.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Ghost Recon Advance Warfighter 2 is one of the most visually impressive games we have come across, but it doesn’t end there, it’s also one of the most polished and satisfying games to play online.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We doubt Atari will convert many new players with such basic gameplay but pop on the rose tinted glasses and you could almost forgive the unforgiving controls.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If it wasn’t for the bugs and unforgiving gameplay it would be one to recommend. As it is you’ll be better suited going for some of the more tried and tested games to quash any racing fixes.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overlord might be a short lived experience but nothing quite like it exists for the Xbox 360 right now. The gameplay is sound, the humour is all too apparent and we doubt you’ll walk away unimpressed. It’s just a shame there wasn’t a little bit more going for it online.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overlord might be a short lived experience but nothing quite like it exists for the Xbox 360 right now. The gameplay is sound, the humour is all too apparent and we doubt you’ll walk away unimpressed. It’s just a shame there wasn’t a little bit more going for it online.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's not going to win any awards for its storyline, but when viewed as a series of standalone missions, it's a blast, and I believe that what it’s supposed to be.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The Darkness offers up just about everything we have come to desire in a FPS and has wrapped the package up nicely with a few neat touches of its own.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The Darkness offers up just about everything we have come to desire in a FPS and has wrapped the package up nicely with a few neat touches of its own.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    All in all it’s like being given the world of Grand Theft Auto but taking the engines out of 90% of the cars, or it’s an eight hour first level tutorial…
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For now DiRT is the only serious rally experience on a next-generation box, fortunate for us then that it’s also pretty damned good as well.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For now DiRT is the only serious rally experience on a next-generation box, fortunate for us then that it’s also pretty damned good as well.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    In single player the game feels a little monotonous and lonely so thankfully South Peak have catered for those of us that like a little cooperative play.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    If you like Grand Theft Auto and can put up with a step backwards in graphics you’ll love Scarface. It might not bring much that is new to the table, but fans of the film will certainly love the idea of playing out the ‘what if’ scenario with one of the greatest films of the eighties.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Newcomers really should steer clear though, if you must have a game based on assassinations, you would be better off seeking out Agent-47 instead.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Undoubtedly this is the definitive version of Pac-Man available on Xbox 360 Arcade.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Turn 10 have achieved what many thought was unachievable. Forza Motorsport 2 has done what every good sequel should do; improve on an already impressive series.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fair's fair, Shrek the Third is a long way from being all out terrible; the game just occasionally feels unpolished and unloved. Still, young kids will love controlling all the leading characters from the film and collecting all the bonus unlockables. It’s just a shame there wasn’t a little bit more to see and do in far, far away.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    With Ace Combat already in the skies we have to wonder why would bother with this below-par in-flight entertainment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Slug anthology is not a game to complete and then toss away either. It has a potentially unlimited replayability as well, which is emphasised by the lack of saving and pausing. It is immediate, and always ready. Recommended.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The game can be difficult to master though, so new people to the genre might struggle at first but patience should be used because this could become the classic start to this engines long use in games.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Game of the year for the PS3? Oh yes!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It’s a shame that some of the backgrounds and voice packs seem to have been limited for that trademarked MSP exploitation later on, but even in its most basic form, Worms is still highly recommended.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The single player mode might be a little easy for some, thanks to a few of the new features, but the co-operative mode alone more than makes up for any shortcomings. GRAW fans can rejoice, the sequel is better than the stupendous original title and thats all that should really matter.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    GTA: Vice City Stories might be more of what we love, but at least love is still the operative word here. And love it you should.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The move to first person works exceptionally well and anyone who has played "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth" will feel at home straight away.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    F1 fans will enjoy this game without reservation. F1 fanatics will love this game and want to take it to bed, with the profound amount of customizability that may find Fernando Alonso scratching his head in places.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    So if you haven’t visited the Jade Empire before this could well be worth the price, but there isn’t enough extras to warrant it if you have already played the Xbox version.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    New maps, new modes and new characters are all a feasible option with the Live service. Let’s hope they do it.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With more variety in events and more stages, M.A.C.H would have kept me going for longer. That being said, if it’s a simple, satisfying flight game you’re after M.A.C.H is the choice.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The Warriors on the PSP is just as good, and in places better, than both the Xbox and PS2 versions from two years ago. In our opinion the controls have been refined and the gameplay tweaked to great effect.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Over-all if you can remember the original Pirates game from the 80’s then you will love what Firaxis have done to the game, bringing the latest graphics without destroying what made the title a great game to start with.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Heavy Weapon might seem very basic in design but we guarantee this particular download will have you playing long into the night just to make a dent on that now famous Xbox Live Leaderboard.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Japanese developers need to bring more class games like this to our markets to remind us that not every game needs to be western in origin, ideas, and style.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite some noticeable flaws, the Xbox 360 version of Legacy manages to capture the epic feel of Star Trek combat like no other game to date.

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