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
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The presentation is the best we've seen yet for a PSP racing game, and the controls are surprisingly manageable. Still, the missing online compatibility and extremely limited car store leave this entry feeling above average when it should've been superb.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A good, but not phenomenal game that's still worth a look if you don't care about burning a measly $0.99. Give it a try.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    What bugs me is this game isn't nearly as deep as the console version. There's no full-blown Story Mode and this is a slight disappointment, as it really could have made this title stand out.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The gameplay is addictive and worth going through many stages with, and the presentation has some surprising depth to it. Just don't expect an Egyptian tomb filled with extras and you'll feel right at home with this budget purchase.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    When a game is supposed to be strategic, I expect strategy... and when it fails in that regard, I personally cannot believe it's a great game. That's not to say FFXII: RW is bad or that it isn't competently designed, it's just that it could have been much more and it's sort of infuriating to know it isn't.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a shame that the game's second half diminishes the appeal.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, this is another game that has the potential to show that mobile gaming can be competitive with handheld systems and consoles that has been marred by the get rich quick freemium model.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nevertheless, if you're looking for a soccer game, Real Soccer 09 will more than satisfy. It lacks creative modes and official teams, but the solid controls, decent presentation and real world players make it one of the DS' best sports games.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    An enjoyable RPG thanks to it's excellent, intense battles and the ability to actually create and take responsibility for your weapons, instead of just buying them from a shopkeeper.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Even though you're forced to play the game solo (sadly, the game lacks multiplayer), Tokyo Beat Down has enough goofy moments to warrant a rental.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It borrows very heavily from the likes of Joe Danger, yet it doesn't come close to the polish, fun or charming delights of that popular series.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Additional mini games and rewards would've made Rhythm Heaven live up to its name. As it stands, however, it's a quirky, entertaining romp that deserves at least one playthrough.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Is it shallow? Of course, but X-Men is still a cool beat-em-up that's worth your time, especially at $2.99.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's definitely a fun way to pass the time, though we wish the game had more content. An endless mode, linked to an online leaderboard, would have raised the appeal, considerably. To that end, Game Center support would be a welcome addition as well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    An awful lot of new runners have hit the App Store over the last month or so, and it's hard not to view the arrival of Panem Run with a certain amount of jaded weariness. Still it's a solid enough - if rather slow and uninspiring - addition to the genre that will certainly please fans of the books and films.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    On that note, Airplane! is a decent flight sim, with a control scheme that everyone can adjust to and plenty of vehicles. Unfortunately, its real-time flight system and slightly unfair freemium set-up may leave some players grounded.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With a collection of pretty solid mini-games and a smart decision to include a thorough Battle Mode, Bomberman Land works out as a step forward in the series' evolution.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I recommend Ty 3, but only if you've ran through all of the other good to great platform games on the Game Boy Advance, because in good conscience I won't tell you to buy this over "Super Mario Bros. 3."
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Draglade won't change the way you game, and Atlus has released more memorable games than this in the past.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As a toy to play with, Splice is a wonderful thing. As a game however, it just lacks that essential moment where you feel that you've made progress entirely through ingenuity rather than random experimentation.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Swing Copters is just about what you'd expect from the creator of Flappy Bird, but you'll still be playing it for weeks to come. Objectively, it's nothing to write home about, but see if you'll be able to put it down if you haven't even reached a score of 1 before you get hit with the dreaded Game Over screen.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As it stands, TrackMania DS is a suitable and fun racing game. We would like to see more with a sequel, including longer tracks, a friendlier track editor and online options, but for now, it's still worth a few laps.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's hard to recommend The Cave to a mainstream audience, mainly due to its faulty touch controls and tedious pace. However, if you're a Gilbert fan or want an offbeat title that'll keep you busy for a few hours, dive into this dark place.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a bit of a throwaway game when all's said and done, and while there's plenty of content included, the novelty of delight when you first spot the celebrity wears off quickly.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    We expected more from Konami given the weight of the franchise, but for now, this'll do.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Artepiazza has developed a rather special game, and for that I wish I could reward them with a better score. But it would be a disservice to gamers if I ignore the fact that wading through the uneventful days can feel like trudging up a long hill leading nowhere.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The shark looks cool in glasses free 3D, the familiar JAWS theme song is a welcome addition and the violence never gets old. JAWS: Ultimate Predator doesn't sit among the 3DS elite, but it's surprisingly fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    We dig the character designs, cartoon world and smashing things. At the same time, the controls need tweaking, and the lack of options in this department make the game a bit more irritating than it should be. Bottom line, it's the best He-Man game we've played, but there's still work to be done.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Kill Shot is a mediocre shooting title. The gameplay is solid and can be a lot of fun, but the in game add-ons and the stamina system hamper the experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There's not enough of that satisfying fun in the game though, and while it looks and sounds fantastic, it's ultimately hampered by gameplay that starts to feel repetitive just at the moment you begin to master it.

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