Machinima's Scores
- Games
For 532 reviews, this publication has graded:
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62% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
| Highest review score: | BioShock Infinite | |
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| Lowest review score: | NCIS |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 366 out of 532
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Mixed: 139 out of 532
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Negative: 27 out of 532
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Red Johnson's Chronicles: One Against All is for puzzle lifers. The puzzles are intense, complicated, and obtuse. To top it all off, you attack these puzzles back to back without much levity or downtime to let your brain recover making it even less friendly.- Machinima
- Posted Sep 26, 2012
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Virtually no changes have been made between this game and the last in the series. While not wholly bad, unfortunate omissions like online play and a revamped combat system will leave fans of the series (and of action RPGs in general), wanting more. DeathSpank has a penchant for the epic, but so far his games have been average.- Machinima
- Posted Sep 8, 2011
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I won't say that the framerate issue is a deal-breaker, but it's definitely keeping me from wholeheartedly recommending Armored Edition.- Machinima
- Posted Dec 4, 2012
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I can't help but feel like there could've been more to Gotham City Impostors.- Machinima
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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Playing for the humor and Deadpool’s banter with other Marvel characters are good enough reasons to give Deadpool (the game) a shot. The best jokes are evenly spread out and make the journey through generic levels more tolerable. Yet, if the likes of God of War and Ninja Gaiden have spoiled you with sublime and fluid framerates, Deadpool might be hard to swallow.- Machinima
- Posted Jun 25, 2013
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SimCity as a game is thoroughly entertaining, if flawed in several areas, and now at least we can experience it fully, and hopefully put the disaster of launch in our rear view mirror.- Machinima
- Posted Mar 18, 2013
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The core of the Horizon Rally DLC is solid; it recreates superbly the rally racing experience. Only in the additional features does this DLC fall short, which is less forgivable given its price point.- Machinima
- Posted Jan 9, 2013
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- Posted May 5, 2011
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EDF2017 has a particular magic that defies logic. If you've played the original to death, you may simply want an excuse to play the game again despite the disappointing renovations in Portable. Hell, I'm in that camp myself, so I won't talk you out of it. Just make sure you have some friends lined up for co-op ahead of time.- Machinima
- Posted Jan 18, 2013
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A game with an identity crisis trying to be too many things to too many people. It's more successful than it should be but ultimately the entire package is brought down by being pulled in these two polarizing directions.- Machinima
- Posted Nov 19, 2012
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I do wish that the story had more meat, and did more to make me care about the four characters.- Machinima
- Posted May 28, 2013
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If you’re a fan of RTS and strategy games, you can get a few good evenings out of StarDrive, just don’t expect the endless addiction and spotless interface of Civilization.- Machinima
- Posted May 28, 2013
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Though the game is incredibly difficult and will test the patience of even the most Zen players, it is still a blast to play and a definite challenge to hardcore players.- Machinima
- Posted Feb 28, 2011
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While Gungnir is in no means a bad game, there isn't anything about it that calls out to be played. The story isn't entirely original, but the lower class uprising setting fits well with the gameplay (as it does with most titles in the genre).- Machinima
- Posted Jul 6, 2012
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The whole experience feels like an anachronism. Younger gamers might accept some of these problems more readily, and when the game is on, it’s a lot of fun. If you enjoy the simplicity of the gameplay or collecting lots and lots of shiny objects, you’ll get tons of that here, giving you more entertainment after you’ve completed the main story.- Machinima
- Posted Feb 5, 2013
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A good way to play this quirky RPG if you don't have a PSP.- Machinima
- Posted Jul 15, 2011
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- Posted Apr 8, 2011
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The HD treatment, online multiplayer, casual mode for newbies, and extra goodies to unlock ensure plenty of playtime for each of the various titles.- Machinima
- Posted Mar 8, 2013
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The roster of Sega stars and tracks is commendable. When the game hits its strides it can even be as entertaining as genre king Mario. But more often than not the game’s suite of issues holds it back from greatness.- Machinima
- Posted Mar 8, 2013
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It's a shame it was released in such a crowded downloadable game window, as it's an enjoyable diversion for the price.- Machinima
- Posted Jul 21, 2011
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Tequila Works certainly understands the 2D space and there is some sense of satisfaction in navigating Randall Wayne through miles of hallowed out buildings, a treacherous underground, and zombie-infested roads.- Machinima
- Posted Aug 14, 2012
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If you dig DotA and want to play a streamlined version of that game on a console, Awesomenauts will deliver big time. But don't be surprised when, well, you wind up never being surprised.- Machinima
- Posted May 14, 2012
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If you've never played any version of Lumines before and you're looking for a solid puzzle game for your new Vita, then this title is certainly worth your time. But if you'd rather save your money and stay home with your block-dance-party-game, then Lumines Electronic Symphony is a bit of a tougher sell.- Machinima
- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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A broad comprehensive battle system makes each fight worthwhile, if a bit repetitive. The story is told at the right pace and will keep you interested throughout the entirety of the game. But the experience isn't entirely perfect, with some odd sound issues, a knack for getting you lost, and 3D visuals that should never be used.- Machinima
- Posted Mar 5, 2012
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Proven gameplay mechanics and the wacky sense of humor that is Adventure Time make the game a blast to play from start to finish. Just don't expect to be playing it all that long.- Machinima
- Posted Nov 28, 2012
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Even with its flaws, Magicka is fun and fresh, and offers a new experience for RPG fans.- Machinima
- Posted Feb 25, 2011
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Mario Tennis Open is like Jessica Alba with a giant, puss-filled zit right on the tip of her nose. Its flaws are glaring and hard to overlook – a beginner-friendly control system that harms competitive online play for purists and, more crucially, a distinct lack of imagination.- Machinima
- Posted May 16, 2012
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Revelations very much feels to me like a team checking off items from a list. Ezio, Altair, and Desmond are here; there's parkour; there's combat; there's a bad guy, eventually; there are puzzles; there's a big beautiful world to explore. The problem is, they never seem to cohere into a single experience, and the kind of passion and quality that has made this series so good in the past is missing.- Machinima
- Posted Nov 14, 2011
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For fans of the comics and the character, I can't think of a good reason why you shouldn't pick this game up. But understand that you'll probably feel like it could have been so much more.- Machinima
- Posted Jul 28, 2011
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The game is a faithful port of the arcade game, but the appeal to purchase it is really only for fans of the original seeking a dose of nostalgia.- Machinima
- Posted Feb 25, 2011
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