Modojo's Scores

  • Games
For 1,738 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 11% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Lowest review score: 10 NFL Pro 2013
Score distribution:
1738 game reviews
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Moneygrabber is fairly mediocre for the most part, and not as addictive as the competition. Sadly, the appeal quickly wore off.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's got a unique art style and different sort of gimmick, but you'll be finished with it much quicker than anticipated.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Bit Dungeon II has a few interesting ideas, but in the end it simply can't execute them all and falls flat on its face.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Princess Bride is another frustrating example of how annoying licensed games can get once they reach the mobile level. Playing only just might turn you off the license nearly entirely, if not just massively embarrass you.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Skip on this game and choose another rhythm title. You'll be glad you did.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Tap Titans is a poor attempt at making an addictive simplistic title. The game has no semblance of rhyme or reason. The gameplay is unchallenging and uninspired. Many people will delete this quickly after downloading it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's a blatant cash grab, and there are a ton of better free-to-play games out there.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Monument Valley is enjoyable in the same way the Mona Lisa is enjoyable, once you see it once the magic is over. Adding to this feeling is the complete lack of challenge and the short playtime of around an hour. There is no replay value what-so-ever, once the game is over it is over.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    This one is worth skipping as your time could be spent playing any game with a shred of originality. It gets points for playing as described, but that's about it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Monster Squad is interesting, but unfortunately it's no different from the gaggle of other games out there that see fit to force players into succumbing to frustrating wait times, annoying free-to-play trappings, and premium currency silliness that impedes what could be an interesting riff on the monster collecting genre.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's very clear, unfortunately, that NHL 2K is a free offering, as you get what you pay for in this situation. If you were hoping for the next installment in a franchise that doesn't appear to be coming back to consoles in quite some time, you're going to be sadly disappointed.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It does accomplish the purpose it set out to, but it needs some work as a game in practice.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Memories tries to piggyback off of the success of the main Assassin's Creed franchise. Unfortunately, it's too confusing and boring to enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's a real shame that the generally high polish of the visuals, and the fun handful of gameplay types hasn't been extended to the core engine powering everything underneath. By all means dip into this free game to kill a few minutes on the way to work or school, but don't expect anything truly worthy of the real thing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Fans of Ted Ginn - or those that admire punt returners - may be tempted to give this game a run-through, but Kick Return never really expands its role far enough to make it worthwhile. It's worth a try, then, but it won't stay with you in the long run.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    While inspired in its design, this Hot Wheels racer is fundamentally flawed in its execution, and it's really not fun to play at all. Leave this in the garage and play with the original toy cars instead.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Had it come with a better gameplay system, richer graphics and an easier way to acquire weaponry, Cabela's Big Game Hunter could've easily hit the mark. For now, only dedicated hunters will be interested. Everyone else should find a more enjoyable sport to conquer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Considering the far better platformers that are available on the market, you really shouldn't waste your time with Dafox. It's rather dull, often broken, and it lacks any sort of replay value.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Although it takes an interesting approach to real-time strategy combat, and features some nice visual work, Axes & Allies gameplay is just too much of a drag, thanks to those tetchy controls and the rather trying freemium model at play here. Sadly, this axe just wears down into dullness rather quickly.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Had Gameloft just charged a flat fee and offered a virtual joypad control set-up, Thor: The Dark World would've fared much better in the final analysis. Instead, it simply feels like a bit of a chore. Save your cash for the film.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a different kind of NASCAR game - one that provides a strategic take on the sport - Redline may well be worth taking for a spin. Otherwise, with its ridiculous paywall system and repetitive gameplay, it may leave you feeling rather flat.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    While Vellum Interactive deserves credit for a good idea, Telekinesis Kyle suffers from below-average execution and lack of replay value. You'll get everything you need to know out of this game in the first seven levels. If you use your mind properly, that is.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    It would've been nice for NFL Pro 2014 to show some signs of improvement over last year's messy offering, but there's barely anything here of merit. Go play Madden instead - any Madden. You'll feel way better.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    We'll stop short of calling this the worst game on the App Store, since there's bound to be bigger abominations than Celebrity Dentist, but of all the games we've played, it is without question the worst. From what we can tell, video game dentistry is here to stay. Excuse us while we ignore it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    For people who can't get enough of the movie, The Lone Ranger is worth a quick look. Just don't expect to stick around for too long. The repetitive gameplay and lack of excitement don't do this Ranger any favors.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The fact that Mayday! Emergency Landing doesn't live up to its name disappoints us more than the in-app nonsense. We can deal with shelling out $7 so long as the game delivers an intense Denzel Washington Flight kind of experience, but it simply plods along without suspense. On that note, your captain advises you to spend your money and free time elsewhere.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    In The Croods, there's very little to do except draw yourself inevitably towards the murky world of in-app purchases, and given the current climate and presumed audience for the game, that may not turn out to be the wisest move for Disney or Rovio.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Ultimately, there's too much nonsense getting in the way of what we wanted to enjoy in the first place, a fun baseball game.
    • 25 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    In 2013, as publishers finally begin to tread the waters of micro-transactions a little more carefully, and with a sensitive eye on the balance between player experience and profitability, this is how Square Enix chooses to reward that devotion, commitment and support of a franchise over all of these years. Depressing is a word too.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Whether or not it's worth downloading heavily depends on how much you're into the whole Gangnam craze. At its best, this game provides a brief distraction, but considering the wealth of endless runners on the App Store, you can do better.

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