MacLife's Scores
- Games
For 282 reviews, this publication has graded:
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40% higher than the average critic
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8% same as the average critic
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52% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.1 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
| Highest review score: | Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption | |
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| Lowest review score: | Final Fantasy: All the Bravest |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 125 out of 282
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Mixed: 123 out of 282
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Negative: 34 out of 282
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Iron Man 3 is a fun free game and a very solid diversion, but slow progress saps its long-term appeal.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 30, 2013
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Robot Unicorn Attack's trademark brand of dumb fun hits a new apex in this improved and smartly executed free-to-play sequel.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 29, 2013
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run is a fun, competent endless runner with nice visuals, although we're not fans of its steep in-app purchases.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 25, 2013
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Vendetta Online's MMO space exploration and combat is deep, complex, and satisfying – once you get past the learning curve and get a feel for its quirks.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 24, 2013
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Bookworm Heroes is a polished word/fighting game hybrid, but its aggressive in-app purchases ultimately mellow its charm.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 23, 2013
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It's the same Cut the Rope that we know so well, albeit with a little more to love.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 22, 2013
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Laudably unique and pleasing in short bursts, Fish Out of Water falls short of warranting long-term attachment.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 19, 2013
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Mr. Crab features plenty of entertaining levels that make it easy enough for a child to pick up, but tricky enough for adults to enjoy.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 17, 2013
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Lumber Jacked is a stellar retro-stylized platformer that’s challenging to no end and will keep you replaying stages to enjoy its brutal objectives and cutesy aesthetics.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 17, 2013
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If you like unspooling a good sci-fi detective story, Gemini Rue is well worth the investment.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 16, 2013
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Dungeon Hunter 4's slick look and fun scope get trampled out quickly by absurdly aggravating and omnipresent IAP grabs.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 15, 2013
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Even with its odd mix of casual fighting and (eventual) hardcore-only challenge, Injustice’s solid action will please the crime-fighting crowd.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 11, 2013
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The Other Brothers' control issues are bad enough to sink this platformer.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 10, 2013
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Simple, gorgeous, and brutal, Badland is a real treat for the senses that marvels as it challenges.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 9, 2013
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Mittens is a cute and cuddly time-killer that hearkens back to classic cartoon sensibilities, but its puzzles are a bit more linear than in Disney’s finest.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 8, 2013
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Ms. Splosion Man is a mostly excellent puzzle-platformer, but a couple of unfortunate design decisions hold the iOS version back from greatness.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 3, 2013
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A clever spell system, great cartoon visuals, and loads of humor make Magicka's side-scrolling spell brawling a real treat.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 3, 2013
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Dungeon Hearts is a match-three puzzler with an interesting concept that just never pans out.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 2, 2013
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Funny, fast, and free, Lie Swatter makes facts and fibs alike seem totally amusing.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 1, 2013
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It doesn't take a long time to play through Fetch from start to finish, but this whimsical, kid-friendly puzzle journey is brimming with style and charm.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 1, 2013
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Streamlined without being dumbed-down, Frontline Commando: D-Day is a fun, accessible romp that shooter fans will find easy to like.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 1, 2013
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Petting Zoo is one of those rare apps that brings out the kid in all of us.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 1, 2013
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Best (and most cheaply) experienced in small bursts, Solitaire Blitz offers an engaging high-score chase disguised as a classic game of cards.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 1, 2013
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With the look of a classic RPG and the heart of an arcade favorite, Nimble Quest is an engaging free-to-play curio that's a hair less gripping than either influence might suggest.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 1, 2013
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Order & Chaos Duels can quickly become very pricey the more you play, which is a shame since it offers a rich combat system and lots of charm.- MacLife
- Posted Apr 1, 2013
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Alien Hive is a unique puzzle game, but the originality crumbles a bit under the weight of limited resources and a pointless enemy tile.- MacLife
- Posted Mar 22, 2013
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Beautifully crafted and unflinchingly unique, Capsized+ is a marvelously quirky shooter adventure worth getting lost in.- MacLife
- Posted Mar 20, 2013
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The Croods isn’t the kind of game you’d expect from a Rovio and DreamWorks partnership, and it fails to leverage the strengths of either while beckoning for your wallet.- MacLife
- Posted Mar 20, 2013
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Whether you love Star Wars or just crave new tables to dominate without needing rolls of quarters, it's digital pinball done right with a licensed twist.- MacLife
- Posted Mar 20, 2013
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Tight controls and effective ambience make NightSky one of the best physics platformers around.- MacLife
- Posted Mar 19, 2013
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