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
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The action is intense and the game is undeniably fun with unlockables all over the place.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Gun
    Graphics are not top notch, not even close to it. Make no mistake, this game is a port of a PS2 game brought to Xbox 360 and it looks even less impressive than the Xbox version.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Ivy the Kiwi? is one of the most unexpected, best games to happen on the Wii and DS.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It does sound limiting but when you get online, that is when the fun kicks in and you have a blast. With no lag and many games available to choose from, you won’t remember having a better time playing a party game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    If you're a huge "Black Arrow" fan, stick with it. If you've never played a Rainbow Six game before, then this is definently the one to start out with, as it is far more forgiving, and will probably get you hooked on the series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Today’s modern gamers who have not experienced the joys of the 1980s and 1990s arcade will probably be underwhelmed.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A truly fun, challenging and completely satisfying Wii title that demonstrates why the Wii controller rocks.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There is tons of fun to be had, however, that needs to be tempered by a warning that there are online limitations.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Resonance of Fate is a game designed specifically for the hardcore role-playing fan.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The biggest downfall is the racing itself. Aside from Quick Race, you have to do more solo practice laps than I cared to do. I wanted to fight for position and not try and constantly beat my old time by me being the only car on the track. When the big race finally came, I was bored of the track and wanted something else to do.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The overall package of the game is excellent and should be considered in any hardcore gamer's collection.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces does a lot of things right. Unfortunately, the game also falls a bit short in a few areas, and doesn't even get off the ground in others.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    MLB 2K7 is far from perfect but there are great strides to make it an enjoyable Baseball experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    WWE 2008 is a fine wrestling game. There are a lot of neat features that will give this game plenty of leg locks until the next edition is published.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Graphically impressive and a lot of fun to play, but has stiff competition from the system’s more glorified racers like "Project Gotham Racing 3" and "Need for Speed: Most Wanted." Basically, Ridge Racer 6 comes in third place.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Where "Grand Theft Auto" was rather playful in its depictions of crime and violence, Manhunt is simply very blunt and all too real. It doesn’t attempt to present itself as anything other than what it is: a grim and somber representation of cold-blooded murder.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Katamari fans who have not played every game in the series will most likely get more out of Katamari Forever due to the recycled content, but it's solid entry in a quirky franchise regardless of your past Prince experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For those uninterested in PC gaming that are looking for a simple yet entertaining gaming experience, Sam and Max Season One should meet their needs nicely.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    While there are some great games on this disc, total duds like Kozmik Krooz'r, Arch Rivals, and Pit Fighter, make MAT2 an uneven compilation in the end. For a better group of games, check out the first "MAT."
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The songs in SingStar Queen are simply great and lend themselves well to living room karaoke.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Its a solid weekend rental for someone looking to kill some time with a friend, and another example of Pandemic's awesome talent.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood is one of the best Sonic titles in recent years.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The moments where teamwork is highlighted are the best moments in the game. It is curious why those weren't capitalized on more throughout. Even the co-op is compromised from FTB3 being designed with grander battles in mind.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    In the end, there is a lot of dazzle but no substance. Don't let the impressive car numbers fool you, if you have been waiting for this GT, you'll be whole-heartedly disappointed at this wasted effort of a AAA franchise.
    • 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.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Star Ocean: The First Departure is a great take on a first Star Ocean entry to the series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It is inexcusable that the multiplayer mode is so underdeveloped. It is as if Rockstar came up with a nice innovation for a multiplayer mode and forgot (or simply didn’t care) to complete the programming of it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While the general controls are fun and easy, the uber moves are too difficult to pull off. This will be the biggest turn-off for most gamers. The game is just too difficult in this regard.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Forgotten Sands won't win any awards this year, but for fans of the series it's a notable addition.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even though this is a sequel, the gameplay still feels fresh and unique. The downside is that the opportunity to smooth out the learning curve was largely passed by and casts a shadow over the whole experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Extreme Justice is a definite improvement over the first title and kudos for trying to expand the Pursuit Force universe.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    TFD is so much fun to play with others that, at the end of the day, small problems or critiques with design choices won't matter. And, by all means, this is how TFD is meant to be played.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Clipping issues are everywhere, and not comical ones like GTA or Saint's Row. While playing, I've been shot through buildings, implanted in the ground, and stepped through cars.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    When it comes to The Saboteur, come for the art style, stay for the gameplay and leave the script behind.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While definitely not as intensive as to replace Forza or Gran Turismo, ProStreet takes the Need for Speed engine and shows that it is a solid competitor against even more traditional racing titles.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fans of the series will be thrilled while the rest of the population is left out in the cold.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing: City Folk is not a bad game, and is in fact a very good game. The only problem is, it's ultimately the same game as before, and to a greater degree than any Mega Man sequel ever was.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game needed a tutorial to explain itself better. Not even the instruction manual provides ample information to arm you with the knowledge to play at a beginner level. You need to do a lot of trial and error runs to get caught up to speed on what works and what doesn't.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The multiplayer modes are enjoyable, but it's hard to get very excited about them with the 360 version of the game offers both online cooperative play as well as an offline mode.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sure, the presentation is poor, and the lack of d-pad support is a real drag; but the individual games are just so enjoyable that I can't help but recommend the Metal Slug Anthology to any fan of the franchise or the run and gun shooter genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It's a fun beat-em up and a heck of a game. It has more hits than misses and is a definite rental for anyone looking to kill a weekend.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With its frenetic, action-packed gameplay that’s easy to pick up and play but hard to put down, and addictive online play, Small Arms is representative of the type of independent development and new properties we need to see more of on Xbox Live Arcade.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a good game that could have been great.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party is a mildly fun DDR game with Wii-mote functionality thrown into the mix. Unfortunately, it just feels so standard.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A very gratifying game, with a lot of minor problems that ultimately hold it back from greatness.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I would have personally loved to see co-op multiplayer. It didn't detract from the game, but co-op in a game like Spartan is always a nice little touch.
    • 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
    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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The latest Tony Hawk outing is overall just more of the same.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although not super deep, Excite Truck is a fun little Wii game. I’m most disappointed by the lack of four-player split-screen.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Some extraneous features like voice commands are nice features but don't add much to either help or hurt the game. The meat of the action will make your gamer heart soar but ends far too soon.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The graphics and game-play are highly addictive, figuring out the means of taking a bunker, or finding document can mean anything from a few hours of playing to a few days just to pass one level.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    With its solid presentation and polished gameplay, this is definitely a game worth checking out by fans of the film and gamers alike.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game. You have all the hallmarks that should be there. You even have a wealth of options and content to fill out the package.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mercs 2 is a largely successful effort that will literally give you more "bang" for your buck than most games out there.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dark Sector is a great experience and worth a playthrough, but perhaps the largest issue with Dark Sector lies in that much of it is all too similar to what has come before it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Strangely enough, Endless Ocean is a very well made game. The problem lies in something else: as a game, Endless Ocean isn't very entertaining.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Having a battle fall apart when the healer is killed because you forgot to pay attention to her for fifteen seconds. Uh, a healer should be able take care of herself, at least, right? It's in their freakin' job description.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prinny, can you really be the hero? The answer is an astounding yes.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Club is a game you want to master but might find the lasting appeal is lacking. The multiplayer stands out as being the shining feature of the game but the single-player will be a love/hate relationship.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess is a comical title that is great for gamers who want a quick time waster or for the perfectionist looking for top scores.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It will attract new fans to the franchise with it's fast, arcade action. It will deter old fans with it's fast, arcade action.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein is a good shooter. There are some missed opportunities and living too much in the past but don't let that ruin the fun parts of the game which outnumber the bad.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The unusual controls and music will intrigue most players, but like other music games, it will quickly fall by the wayside.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    TPD is essentially the retail boxed version of Tetris Party that is on the WiiWare store. This is a must get if access to the cheaper downloadable file is out of the question.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is a good break from more serious sports games, but it falls far short of the mark it set for itself.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The drawings you create make the game's name ring true and brings life to the game that is mostly a story. The levels are over in the blink of an eye and feel like stop gaps for telling the story.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are a Wii gamer, don't miss Deadly Creatures.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    2006 FIFA World Cup is the soccer game to get before FIFA 07 releases late October. Until then, make sure to practice your corner kicks!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The best part of Clank is how enjoyable the game is to play. The story is lighthearted, characters are memorable and the action is constant.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Far too [few] improvements drag down what is otherwise an entertaining game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a co-op experience that will amaze you more than a trip to Alice's Wonderland, Ao2 will take you down its own rabbit hole.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A solid addition to the Guitar Hero family.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat II can't hold its own in today's market like some titles from the Golden-Age of gaming. The nostalgia runs high with the digitized sprites of the fighters and the color swaps of costumes to make three fighters out of one (Reptile, Scorpion, and Sub-Zero) but it won't last long.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The minor quibbles on control and visuals keep this game from becoming the defining golf game on the system. With that being said, the potential is still enormous.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This one doesn’t redefine the fighter genre, but it’s still a fun Wii fighter that interested players can enjoy if they’re willing to put up with some small problems here and there.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a fun little hack-and-slash that's perfect for the PSP and its price.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With its incredible art and entertaining gameplay, Shank stands near the apex of what downloadable gaming is all about.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The mini-games are repetitious and require little skill, the CPU-controlled characters are easy to beat even on higher difficulty levels (unlock the Brutal difficulty mode for a fairly decent challenge), and the microphone is a neat peripheral that adds nothing amazing to the game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It's quite humorous and it's something the entire family should enjoy playing on their Xbox.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    If they were allowed to finish this game before it was released, it would be a classic.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Do not believe the negative hype. I cannot recommend Bionic Commando enough.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of graffiti art, or good music, this is a must buy. Just make sure you get the Collectors' Edition. Otherwise, rent it before you buy it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    It is not the best brawler on the market, but Shrek SuperSlam is a good one that gets held back from greatness due to some weak parts.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is worth it to give Phantasy Star 0 a shot, and it is just hard to recommend across the board.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Flatout has the basics down pat for a decent racing game, but with its core gameplay aspects still a bit rusty, this is definite rental material, through and through.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you can get past the feeling that you have already played these songs before, even though these are better recordings, Smash Hits is like a jukebox full of the best songs from Guitar Hero's past.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Only negative I have with this is the fact that most of the game can be beaten by repeatedly tapping the "X" button; varying control scheme would have been nice.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    While not a purchase for everyone, it's still a solid if not groundbreaking game with just enough fresh ideas to make the game fun to play.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    With its solid presentation and polished gameplay, this is definitely a game worth checking out by fans of the film and gamers alike.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In case you haven't figured it out already, the gunplay in this game sucks. However, the hand to hand combat is so good that it makes up for gunplay's faults.

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