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
    • 64 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's a missed opportunity, because we like the story as well as the sharp and colorful graphics, but hunting for clues had us falling asleep.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's no denying the fact that the entire game involves sitting on a swivel and rotating around the same old scenery. There simply aren't enough stages in the game, and the lack of creativity with the weapons means you'll see everything this title has to offer within an hour, at best.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The fact that you'll often see the worm a section or two above the character adds to the adrenaline rush you'll experience, and the constant need to stuff your pockets with Grubies adds a welcome mini-game of sorts, but despite all of that, you'll probably curse the controls at some point. Heck, we'd even take an old-school NES controller. Instead, we'll just have to settle for Worm Run being flawed, but good.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimately, this could have been the definitive Tekken. As it stands, Namco Bandai will have to settle with having a good video game, by no means a bad thing, and if all you plan to enjoy is multiplayer, raise the score another half star.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Destructopus! offers a few hours of anarchy, and the old school graphics definitely give it that Rampage vibe. Rise from the depths and cause a little mayhem.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Length is another issue. You'll finish Star Wars: Cantina in a couple of hours.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia isn't bad. You'll need to turn down the music, get used to the touch-screen controls and deal with the fact that you'll often die for no reason. Accept all of that and you might just like this game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nevertheless, Nancy Drew: Deadly Secret of Olde World Park hits the spot surprisingly well, rather than dwelling in "girly content" that would've made this game just as insulting as Acclaim's Mary Kate and Ashley line-up.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yes, Mini Ninjas wasn't the game we expected, but it's still a quality effort that compliments its Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 counterpart. If you're in search of a runner that offers something different, this is $0.99 well spent.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    We expected more from Konami given the weight of the franchise, but for now, this'll do.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In the end, Hot Brain doesn't do enough to change your life, but it's a quirky little addition to the brain-training scene that deserves a look out of sheer boredom.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We can only hope the powers-that-be come to their senses and make it cheaper, because in its current form, The Lost Reels is both polished and thrilling. On that note, players with the cash to burn will delight in the carnage.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The best feature, though, is the option to connect with other gamers online and download their shooters. That adds limitless value to an already great product.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Manos: The Hands of Fate is a terrible movie, but it wound up being a solid video game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Roads to Victory isn't quite perfect --not even close, in fact. However, considering that the last entry of the series in a handheld form couldn't even hold someone's sweaty jockstrap in a locker room, it's progress.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you love this title and wish you could play it away from home, this is a recommended purchase. On the flip side, if you detest fighters with virtual controls, nothing about this game will change your mind.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game seems ideal for younger children, although they'll likely become frustrated once the easier levels are behind them. Still, if you hanker for a refreshingly different puzzler, we still think you'll get your money's worth from what's on offer.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    In the end, however, the whole effort seems to fall flat, lacking any kind of ambition and yet acting rather stubbornly on the little inventiveness it does have.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A good but still flawed affair in which you find yourself rooting on your tactics but wish you could do more with them, and in a smoother presentation.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With over 100 levels and Wi-Fi functionality via leaderboards, Exit DS isn't totally without merit.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a sharp looking 2D brawler with loose ties to the upcoming film, but repetitive combat and a lack of depth keep it from greatness.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If the original CSR Racing's business model turned your stomach, you'd be advised to give CSR Classic a pretty wide berth. And that's once again a huge pity, because while the reflex gameplay is simple it's also a lot of fun when you're playing it. If you don't mind either playing in short bursts, or paying in large bursts, there's fun to be had here alongside the frustration.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a good game, but with some tweaking, Empty Flask could transform it into a great one. That said, it'll be interesting to see how it evolves over time, but for now, it provides a few sword-slashing thrills.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Had developer Griptonite expanded the scope of the city and cleaned up the guard A.I., Bloodlines would've been on the same level as previous Assassin's Creed games. As it stands, it's merely a side chapter instead of a main attraction.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A nice twist on the theme that makes the game more interesting to play than Koei's worn-out efforts, but you still can't help but feel more could have been done with enemy AI, camera adjustment, and multiplayer.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sega really stumbled into a brick wall with this game and it'll always be one of those titles that, when I look back on it, will be remembered as a missed opportunity to create something truly special.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Had RayForce been $0.99 or even $3.99, I would've recommended it, since the game has plenty of fans and takes me back to the 90s. The price, sadly, is a huge sticking point, and quite frankly, you can pick up plenty of better games for less.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    At it's worst, it's a terribly frustrating physics puzzler by anyone's standards, and I'm not sure what the presumed target audience of younger gamers is likely to make of it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's an enjoyable enough game though, and if you crave something different from the App Store this week, Fury of the Gods does a fine job of striking out in a new direction. It's not perfect by any means, but what it does get right is extremely polished and well worth checking out.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Anyone who played the earlier Dungeon Hunter games will need very little convincing to jump straight into Gameloft's fourth installment of the franchise. Those new to the mobile action-RPG may find the premium purchases a little stifling compared to the feast available on more traditional platforms, but there's ample opportunity to find out if the price suits your pockets from the free download alone.

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