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For 221 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 6.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 81
Highest review score: 98 Grand Theft Auto IV
Lowest review score: 45 Reality Fighters
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 170 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 221
  3. Negative: 1 out of 221
221 game reviews
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    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
    It's a staggeringly impressive achievement; a rollercoaster ride of shoot-outs, action set pieces, compelling traversal sequences and light puzzle solving. It ups the ante in every respect from the original, and while it may be all about the action and the stunning vistas on the surface, the reality is that it's the game's personality, and the game's heart, that is its driving force.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
    Pardon the bad pun, but this one left us cold.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Halo 3: ODST
    Even with its superb gameplay and the addictive new Firefight co-op mode, a five-hour campaign is a paltry amount of content for a full-priced game. If you’re flush with cash or a mad-keen Halo devotee then ODST’s definitely worth picking up, but others might want to save their money for something else.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Wet
    It's sad, then, that Wet never really comes together nearly as well as it could've.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Wet
    It's sad, then, that Wet never really comes together nearly as well as it could've.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Shift
    With so much provision for purist racing as well as arcade thrills, it's a delight to report that Shift strikes a fantastic balance between the two. From a thoughtful introductory race that helps define your style and skills through to a compelling career mode and constant back-patting, Need for Speed Shift is a delight to play.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Shift
    With so much provision for purist racing as well as arcade thrills, it's a delight to report that Shift strikes a fantastic balance between the two. From a thoughtful introductory race that helps define your style and skills through to a compelling career mode and constant back-patting, Need for Speed Shift is a delight to play.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Heroes Over Europe
    The fact is, Heroes Over Europe does a lot very right; it just happens to do very few things in total.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Heroes Over Europe
    For those not fussed with the simulation scene, or want a good compromise between action and authenticity, this is your bill. It's not going to set the world on fire, win wars or change the genre – but it's fun, popcorn escapism.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Scribblenauts
    While there are certainly limitations and frustrations, this is freedom in puzzle solving like we’ve never seen before. While we wouldn’t necessarily say the game is fun, it’s certainly engrossing, certainly important and certainly worth playing.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
    For the veterans, however, it’s a touch too familiar, and - once again - just far too easy. There’s an awful lot of hand holding in this game, and enemies will rarely – if ever – present much of a threat.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    A rare breed of game. Not only is it a licensed title that really makes the most of the license, with gameplay mechanics that cater to Batman’s character, a compelling setting and story, and a host of well-known characters, it’s also a very polished product. You can tell that a whole lot of love has gone into this one.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    A rare breed of game. Not only is it a licensed title that really makes the most of the license, with gameplay mechanics that cater to Batman’s character, a compelling setting and story, and a host of well-known characters, it’s also a very polished product.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Wii Sports Resort
    For Wii Sports diehards, Wii Sports Resort will be worth a look, but for the rest of us – especially those who’ve thrashed Bowling to death already, this is a patchy offering more notable for its missed opportunities than its successes.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Little King's Story
    Very possibly the Wii's longest adventure - and certainly one of the most varied. So many side-quests, hidden areas, collectables, characters, classes and things to do. A boon for RPG fans, so buy it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The Conduit
    We found it helpful to think of this as a first-rate tech demo with a fun multiplayer component.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
    There are few flaws. It's incredibly addictive, sure, but that's not a bug; it's a feature. Likewise, you can't save, or even pause the action mid-mission. Thus the stakes are raised, and the experience heightened. Each new challenge is maddening at first, and a cakewalk in hindsight — and each hunt is a thrill.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game
    Ghostbusters won't change the way you think about videogame design, but it will change the way you think about licensed games. The gameplay isn't brilliant, but this is a loving third installment to a cherished franchise, and we thoroughly enjoyed the journey.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Prototype
    Infamous is more elegant and refined in design, with more of a focus on ranged combat, while Prototype is – truth be told - more frenetic and fun. Prototype is more of a spectacle and puts more power and choice in the hands of the player.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Prototype
    Infamous is more elegant and refined in design, with more of a focus on ranged combat, while Prototype is – truth be told - more frenetic and fun. Prototype is more of a spectacle and puts more power and choice in the hands of the player.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    inFamous
    Most importantly, the movement and combat mechanics are fantastic, while the firefights (and the starring role of electricity) are a true spectacle. In this game the city is both your playground and your plaything, and you'll feel like a bad-ass.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Patapon 2
    Gamers who invest time in trancing out to the rhythmic beats and understanding the intricacies of Hero Classes and Rarepons will find a lot to love about Patapon 2.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine
    If you're not fussy, like your button-mashy beat-em-ups and are addicted to either Wolverine or Hugh Jackman's tank-like physique, you'll get the most out of this. It's God of War with claws and an equally bloodthirsty attitude; flawed, fun and fairly brainless gaming.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine
    If you're not fussy, like your button-mashy beat-em-ups and are addicted to either Wolverine or Hugh Jackman's tank-like physique, you'll get the most out of this. It's God of War with claws and an equally bloodthirsty attitude; flawed, fun and fairly brainless gaming.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    DCS: Black Shark
    We're confident in saying that the flight simming genre has been given a second lease of life almost singlehandedly by this one developer. Kudos to Eagle Dynamics and its beautiful rendition of Kamov's deadliest chopper.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Stormrise
    A decent but unpolished strategy game built around a technological concept that only sort of works in any practical sense. An amiable attempt, but a far cry from victory.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Stormrise
    A decent but unpolished strategy game built around a technological concept that only sort of works in any practical sense. An amiable attempt, but a far cry from victory.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tenchu: Shadow Assassins
    Tenchu is a fun PSP effort so long as you think of it as an all-new take on the franchise. The levels you play through are self- contained puzzles and not wide-open ninja-filled action-fests. If you prefer stealth to pure swordplay, you'll surely appreciate this approach.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TrackMania DS
    TrackMania DS is a decent attempt to bring a treasured PC title to the DS, and while two of the three modes are pretty playable, it never rises above ‘competent’.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
    For Nintendo-only gamers out there – and these days, there are more of you than ever – this is an authentic Grand Theft Auto experience. It isn't watered down; it's as fun and foul-mouthed as any series-proper installment. While not perfect, it'll suck you in and keep you up at night like a chronic addiction. Hook it to our veins.
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