Kombo's Scores

  • Games
For 974 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 65% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.5 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Lowest review score: 8 Sneakers
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 64 out of 974
974 game reviews
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is a game that every PSP owner should go out and buy.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    From the beautifully crafted and finely detailed setting, to the intriguing characters that reside within, this game is definitely one that needs to be experienced.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Don't hazard anymore guesses, Joe Danger is a must own on the PSN.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Limbo is a triumphant Xbox Live Arcade game that hits all the right emotional notes that make this a captivating game throughout.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    And there you have it. Gearbox has conjured up something special, and it's not just another Brothers In Arms sequel.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The undisputed champion of boxing games is Fight Night Round 4.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WayForward and Majesco have produced a top notch title that carries the spirit of the original game and brings in plenty of new material.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rock Band may not be the type of game that defines a generation, but it's definitely the kind of game that raises the bar in its respective genre.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Blast Off is yet another game from Halfbrick that shows that PSP Minis can be cheap and be just as entertaining and well done as games that cost thrice as much.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Stardust HD one-ups "Geometry Wars" on every front, and as such, should be a game that keeps players coming back for a long time. Seven months after the PS3's launch, it sounds silly to say that one of the best games for the system only costs eight dollars, but it might be true.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    You will forget all about the sub-par graphics and sound. You just won't care, because you're having too much fun exploring and killing and moving.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    However, so much of my enjoyment was based on admittedly subjective design choices that I can't give it an unconditional endorsement. As such, this is probably the highest score I will ever give alongside a strong recommendation to rent first.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Baten Kaitos is a game that may not be as big as Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, but it sure has a heart that can easily compete. It is truly a labor of love that should not be missed by anyone who loves great storytelling.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    When you have a formula that works, all you have to do is tweak it to make it better. That's exactly what RavenSoft did, and the results will not disappoint.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Show is a pure baseball fanatic's dream come true. With outstanding visuals luring gamers to try it, the gameplay does the rest to seal the deal on this winning experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    With downloadable content, 12 playable modes, TONS of unlockables as well as character stat customization, custom sound tracks, Dave attel's voice, tournaments and a tracking system with so much details I'm almost ashamed that people can view my stats.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The best arcade basketball game out there but just falls short of being legendary.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    From the superb narrative, to the simple, yet effective gameplay mechanics Folklore is genius that shines through.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Solid game with very few shortcomings. Fans of either westerns, vampires, or both will enjoy this game immensely.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A truly refreshing and innovative experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Its blend of great storytelling, great combat, and attention to environmental detail are enough for anyone to get hooked on.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    There is no reason why RPG lovers wouldn't like Baten Kaitos, but non-RPG lovers may have trouble adjusting to the slow speed of battles. Strategy lovers especially will appreciate the Magnus system's strategy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Killing bad people for money without being noticed is still as enjoyable as ever.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With a solid mix of new meets old, Devil May Cry 4 pushes the series forward. Featuring a good balance of challenge and amazing gameplay, Capcom has produced another great installment to the franchise.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The simple joy of web-slinging will be remembered as one of the best gameplay experiences of 2004. Easily the best use of the open-ended gameplay structure since the original "Grand Theft Auto."
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    While the game is overly easy at times and some of the level design isn't as likable or memorable as past Paper Marios, we absolutely recommend Super Paper Mario. It's a great Wii game that just about anybody can enjoy.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Minor technical issues and some bare-bones single-player modes aside, this is without a doubt the best simulation racing game on the Xbox 360.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    But much like a fighting game, Table Table tennis is meant to be played with friends, whether you know their real names or not.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Incredible controls, solid gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an engaging storyline.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The decision to take the franchise to a darker place was not a bad idea ' UbiSoft simply took it a tad far and the game has lost connection with series' roots, as anyone who looks at or plays the title without knowledge of its connection of the venerable series would probably require some convincing to accept that yes, this action game was an entry in the Prince of Persia franchise.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    So close to being a legendary entry to the NFS series but crew racing hampers it down. AI should never win a race for a player.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The main problem in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn is that the game has no Wii-specific features, and it certainly doesn't have that next-gen presentation that many might expect from a Wii title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Graphics are improved, and gameplay is far superior to that of its predecessors.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    While the gameplay is out-of-this-world outstanding, there isn’t too much else to the game other than the basic exhibition and franchise modes.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Indeed, though Fable has been continuously compared to the likes of "Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind," this is not Morrowind. It is much more linear – more so than that title and even Bioware's 2003 hit, "Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic."
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Eye of Judgment is unlike anything the gaming world has seen yet. Eye of Judgment is aimed at a specific audience so that doesn't make it for everyone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    This game is all about playing your friends and playing online. Not great to play campaign over and over.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A “play-it-safe” sequel.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Things are not quite up to the standards of Sands of Time, but this is easily the second-best of the three next-gen Prince of Persias. Not bad. Not at all.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Visually stunning while maintaining a blazing speed and 60fps. The graphics really shine when played on an HDTV.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    So if you're looking to play a great action/strategy game, or you just want to make up for the videogame genocide you have committed on all zombies, Stubbs the Zombie is the game for you. Just remember to bring a friend.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A fun, exciting, and intense FPS that has varied and creative environments, well-designed weapons and creatures, fantastic graphics, and fabulous sound effects.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    I hope to see the community surprised by the shockingly high production values which its single player holds. That being said however, the multiplayer game of Call of Duty: Finest Hour is practically a throw away. The game modes are generic, communication poorly chosen, and fun level is shockingly low.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Despite a slow start, Thief manages to snow ball into a wonderfully unique experience that will appeal to some and not to others.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    While Curse of Darkness is certainly not on the same level as previous titles in the series, the game offers a great action experience through exceptional boss fights and an engaging story.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    But is Professor Layton a puzzler or an adventure game? It doesn't really matter, because visiting the Curious Village will be the best vacation you'll have in quite some time.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Phantom Dust sets the bar for action games to come for this generation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There aren't a ton of sweeping differences between the PS3 and 360 versions of Ninja Gaiden 2 that were released a year apart from each other.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    World at War is such an impressive showcase on the DS.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    All-Stars Racing is the go-to kart racing game on the Xbox 360. There isn't an experience like it on the system.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The story mode seems a little short. It also seemed very easy, which could be part of the reason it seems so short.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There are some problems here -- the removal of fully manual power sliding, rubber band AI, overpowered items, no voice chat, overall slowness -- but they're forgivable, for the most part. If you can get over them, Mario Kart is a truly great multiplayer Wii title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It'll remind you why you picked up the console in the first place and, more than likely, spark a renaissance of Wii parties.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    When all is said and done, High Moon has created a new Transformer game that will have core fans, as well as core gamers, begging for the sequel.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Don't be fooled by bounty hunters; Mario Power Tennis is one of the best games you'll play this holiday season. Alone or with friends, you'll have a ball.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    What this game will be remembered for is the ability to bring down the rain and watch buildings as they buckle from extreme destruction, all the while having a huge grin across your face.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Grand Slam Tennis will be a rising star in the sports realm once gamers get their hands on this one.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite a range of flaws both large and small, DiRT remains a worthy purchase for racing fans.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The big takeaway is that DJ Hero reinvents how music games are defined by the innovation brought forward and, in the same stroke, revitalizes the genre with a fresh approach.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The other group that should go and buy this game is car enthusiasts because they won't be successful in finding a better simulation car game on the market.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pulling off a Resistance game on the PSP sounds like a monumental task, but Sony Bend was up for it. In one swoop, they have expanded Resistance's universe while making a great game that can stand on its own.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There is a very satisfying mix of competitive and cooperative gameplay. And because of the way that the level design, puzzle design and all four Links work together so greatly, the end experience is a truly entertaining and enjoyable one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I haven't had this much fun with a House of the Dead title since House of the Dead 2 on the Sega Dreamcast.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Generally, this game is a flawless knock-out.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game seems unpleasantly short, however ' in less than sixteen hours of play I had cleared six of the game's ten story chapters.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    While there isn't a whole lot to compare it to, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword is still easily the best action experience on the DS.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Left 4 Dead is one of the most unique titles to release in quite some time.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The overall package of the game is excellent and should be considered in any hardcore gamer's collection.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quite frankly, it's the best RPG to grace a Nintendo console since the Super Nintendo glory days.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you're a diehard sports gamers and/or in love with the fundamental basis of the American version of the game of baseball, then you're in for a ride.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mirror's Edge is a beautiful and immersive title that simply must be experienced.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Anyone whose interest ends at the single-player or the co-op campaign could potentially set the game aside after a little as five hours. Those who fall in love with the new gameplay will find more than enough reason to return to the shadows.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The visuals in Lost Planet are some what of an art form as the environments, characters and objects look absolutely fantastic.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Attack of the Saiyans is the truest game to the DBZ Anime I have ever seen. Not only it is true, but it is really good as an RPG.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mobilized feels like it is a victim of the developer's past successes. There isn't a whole lot that has changed over the previous year other than the updated time period and matching weaponry.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Conventional review breakdowns can't do this game justice but the overall product is something you have to experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The big take away is that Rocket Knight is still a viable franchise in 2010 as it was in 1993 thanks to beautiful visuals, fun gameplay and a healthy dose of variety.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    God of War fans will enjoy Dante's Inferno but will most likely pass it over right now given the timing between the adventures of Dante and Kratos.
    • Kombo
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's great fun all the way through and it proves that Sega is still a game company even if their Sonic games suggest otherwise. Absolutely check this one out and spread the word.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even if you aren't a fan, it is undeniable that GH: Metallica is the best version of the Guitar Hero franchise to date, from a technical standpoint. GH: Metallica is guaranteed to exceed your expectations.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    No great leaps have been made, and its visuals may be sub-par, but Marvel's second outing has pulled all the stops to make us appreciate an enjoyable comic romp with a friend in its well-versed world.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Considering the lack of key options and the number of glitches, Call of Duty 3 still stands out amongst console first person shooters overall, and the solid multiplayer options even without voice support will give the title life for a long after you complete the single player campaign.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Tactics A2 offers everything that FFTA offered plus some.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Warhawk is not groundbreaking, the developers will admit that, but what is there is the best of the best.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is one of the best examples of downloadable content and how the digital experience can slingshot far past games sitting on store shelves.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    With Battlefield 1943, DICE has created an incredible environment in which a simple set of rules allows for infinite experimentation and destruction and can be just as inspiring when watching from afar as it is being smack in the middle of the gunfire an explosions.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The shooter has been a genre in decline since 3D gaming became the standard, but games like Nanostray 2 are shining examples of why this type of game needs to kept alive.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Open Tee 2 is another welcome addition to the Hot Shots family.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    GRID does a brilliant job of balancing the depth of simulation racing with the pure fun of arcade racing, and the result is as intense as it is accessible.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Regardless of some small faults, when it gets down to it, if you're at all into skateboarding, you simply have to play Skate.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Souls is a top notch title that is impossible to put down.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disgaea 3 is the best Disgaea installment. With deeper gameplay, abilities, options, customization, and a whole lot more, this title will please fans of the series.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There's a fabulous Xbox Live Arcade game with stellar art and music, compelling gameplay about time manipulation, and no, it's not Braid. Comparisons to 2008's Xbox Live darling Braid are inevitable, but The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is no simple copycat.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mini Ninjas was a bit of a surprise, I'll be honest. The game didn't receive much hype, and I don't think the name does it any favors. It's not that Mini Ninjas is a particularly bad name, but it does evoke an initial impression that the game might be meant solely for the younger crowd to enjoy.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MAG
    If you are looking for an action packed, top caliber shooter, consider deploying with MAG.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It seems that adding RPG elements into any type of genre is a great move. It worked for other games, and it works for AB.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The gameplay is fast, furious and addicting... unfortunately it can also get repetitive.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    PGA Tour 06 had our eyes wide with awe and we're pretty sure you'll react the same way.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Moon will come as a surprise to those that aren't familiar with the quality work that Renegade Kid did with Dementium: The Ward on the DS. It's becoming clear that this is a developer that has a solid grasp on the DS hardware and that they're very interested in pushing the DS to its limits while offering a good gameplay experience at the same time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The gameplay is extremely engaging because the Wii Motion Plus support is so well done. This is how motion controls should work from here on out.

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