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For 532 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 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: 100 The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 3 - In Harm's Way
Lowest review score: 10 NCIS
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 366 out of 532
  2. Mixed: 139 out of 532
  3. Negative: 27 out of 532
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crysis
    Even when the experience turns alien in the run-in to the conclusion it's visually impressive at the very least.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
    Only the most ardent Dead Rising fans should buy this game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    NBA 2K12
    Tweaks to the My Player mode as well as the growth of the Legend concept has led this franchise to even greater heights. A wonderfully tasty mix of presentation and solid gameplay make this game a keeper, even in a year when the actual NBA may never appear.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mercury Hg
    Interesting puzzles, HD graphics, and a great soundtrack make for a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience. Tight controls keep things from being overly frustrating and a couple of extra modes add variety to the mix.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: Edge of Time
    I'm glad that this game didn't focus on four different versions of Spider-Man, like Shattered Dimensions did, delivering a more focused gameplay experience overall. But it seems like that focus became too narrow, leaving out the rest of what makes the character great: crazy-awesome villains and Spidey doing "whatever a spider can."
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon not only attempts something new in the arcade flight space but absolutely nails those goals and intentions.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA Jam: On Fire Edition
    I expected some goofy fun from NBA Jam: OFE and got a thoroughly well-developed, competitive game that's both faithful to the Jam legacy and has legs to last.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham City
    Combat is extremely fulfilling due to the fact that you can string together attacks, counters, gadget quick attacks, and special moves completely flawlessly.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link
    A bite of fillet mingon is still better than a whole McDonald's burger. While The Missing Link doesn't deliver the robust experience of Human Revolution, it's the only way to experience more Deus Ex. That alone is worth the price of admission… just adjust your expectations accordingly.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Burnout Crash!
    But the new game types, cartoon graphics and on-rails acceleration turn it into a car version of the human slingshot PSN game Pain.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rochard
    The story is forgettable but the puzzles paired with the ability to control gravity make for addictive gameplay.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport 4
    It may not have the most cars, but it's certainly the most enjoyable driving simulation experience you'll find this year.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD
    The convenience of modern games makes this Resident Evil Code: Veronica X feel dated.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Binding of Isaac
    Cumbersome controls hamper what would otherwise be a resoundingly memorable adventure. At just five dollars The Binding of Isaac is a great indie title that offers up a ton of replay value and gruesome fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4 HD
    Resident Evil 4 was an incredible game in 2005, and surprise surprise, it's still an incredible game in 2011. Graphics and controls have predictably tarnished with time, but the gameplay is still as sterling as ever.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dark Souls
    Dark Souls has hooks, and those hooks are in me deep; I'm already planning my next several playthroughs as different classes, and for a game that is 80+ hours, that's a testament to its gripping quality.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    RAGE
    Do you feel games similar to Fallout 3 are a little too open-ended? Or maybe Call of Duty is too linear? Well, Rage is some kind of happy medium between the two and it's unlike anything id has done before.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    X-Men: Destiny
    If you're a fan of the X-Men, you might find something to enjoy in this game, since there are tons of characters, and lots of powers to try out. But the game is so fundamentally flawed it will undoubtedly disappoint even those committed fans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Kirby Mass Attack
    A fun game that does a great job showing off the DS. Unique controls, a fun new concept for the series, and the same fun and imagination that made the Kirby series popular combine to make Kirby Mass Attack is fitting end to the popular handheld.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 12
    Every button on the controller can make a difference to your attack or defense at almost any given time; any direction or weight on the analog stick can affect the outcome of that defense-splitting pass or attack stopping tackle, and that in itself proves how thoroughly engaging this beautiful game can be.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    F1 2011
    It's the most exhilarating racing experience I've had since Dirt 3, and if you had to ask me which one I liked better, it would be like having to choose one of my children to sacrifice.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad
    I can appreciate the goals and gumption of the game's small development staff, but the game is just painful to play.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NHL 12
    The more time I spent with it, the more the new changes to the formula grew on me. The AI routines are less predictable and scripted, meaning every game feels like anything can happen.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The Gunstringer
    I really wanted to like this game. The fact that you get a free download of Fruit Ninja Kinect sweetens the deal, but not enough to save this game from mediocrity.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TrackMania 2 Canyon
    I liked the sense of accomplishment I felt after completing a complex level, and online play is entertaining. Racing game fans won't find the same type of gameplay in Gran Turismo, as the arcade style gameplay leans more toward the casual crowd.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    BloodRayne: Betrayal
    BloodRayne: Betrayal is on the line of a game I'd recommend and a game I wouldn't recommend. The visuals are wonderful and genuinely a pleasure to look at. But the gameplay is hindered entirely by overly difficult platforming and atrocious controls.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection
    The superlative bosses that serve as the lynchpin for Shadow of the Colossus are worth the price of admission alone.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Serious Sam Double D
    It especially tickled my fancy with its irreverent, unrestrained humor that rivals Earthworm Jim. If you're expecting innovation or extremely tight gameplay, this isn't the place to find it. On the other hand, if you enjoy simple action games, quirky indie experiences, or senses of humor that we seem to have left in the 90s, don't let Double D slip by.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Resistance 3
    Sure, the multiplayer might not set your loins on fire but PS3 owners will find the game's single player to be one of the best times they'll have shooting stuff in the face.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears of War 3
    If you missed parts one and two, Gears 3 is still accessible. That in itself is impressive, helped by the "Previously on Gears" video that provides a quick reminder of who did what to whom, where, and why. Second, if you're a veteran, you're likely diving online immediately, and those modes are very impressive, fun, and likely to help keep this turn in the trilogy in your gaming rotation for some time to come.
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