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
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is still the definitive version of Max & the Magic Marker, and it's a smart purchase regardless of whether you played the game on Wii or PC.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A fun albeit limited game, and one that'll quickly become a cult classic among the Nintendo faithful. We like what it has to offer, but at $39.99, we also wanted more.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It all comes down to finding the game mode that's right for you and then immersing yourself in what is one of the App Store's weirdest but still enjoyable Apps.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Factor in those vibrant old school visuals and catchy tunes, and Kami Retro is a wonderful App that belongs on your iPhone.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game's out of control, to put it mildly.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the App Store's most intriguing, enjoyable and kooky titles, a game that manages to stick with the player long after he or she leaves the retro inspired world.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you have fond memories blasting evildoers in Operation Wolf, this is a loving homage to that classic game with cartoon style graphics. Just don't expect to play it for more than a couple of hours.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's certainly not the prettiest game, nor is it the most original (some enemies bear a striking resemblance to the Helghast from Killzone), but Overkill has enough content to keep you blasting away for weeks. The fact that it has 30 ranks (from private to general) sweetens the deal.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A textbook example of how to seamlessly blend a game with a movie, and with additional levels on the way, it's a must play for longtime fans as well as newcomers.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, it's a lot of fun, especially as you unlock achievements and post high scores through Game Center, but you'll need a certain level of patience to deal with constant restarts that make iStunt 2 more of a stop and go experience; it definitely puts a damper on the action.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is one of those games that appears easy but requires a bit of skill and patience to master, despite the user-friendly controls.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In a way, Get Outta My Galaxy! is somewhat of a tease, as it's the closest we'll get to playing Super Mario Galaxy on the iPhone, though it's unfair to hold this App to such lofty standards. Instead, appreciate this game for what it is: one heck of a good time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    For .99, Ghosts'n Zombies is a decent pick up, but the holy roller hero and been there/seen that design means you'll stop playing and ultimately forget about it days after making the purchase, but as that mustachioed dude said in RoboCop, "I'd buy that for the dollar."
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    So there it is. One of the coolest features from a 1990s Super Nintendo game, wrapped within a colorful exterior starring one of the cutest video game characters we've seen since Cut the Rope's Om Nom. Download it now, thank us later.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Of course, outstanding graphics don't make a great game. Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard is without question one of the App Store's premier first person shooters.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A wonderful homage to one of the most beloved games of all time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    KartRider Rush is a decent racer with cute graphics and solid tilt controls (or buttons, if you prefer that option), but the easy computer opponents, local MP and reliance on micro transactions makes it more of a curiosity since it's free to download.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    We keep coming back for more, largely because the developers did an excellent job making it seem easier than it is, like doing a keg stand or tying a cherry stem with one's tongue. What? Not everyone can do that? Nonsense. Well, in this case, we spend upwards of 30 minutes failing to break 200 meters.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    both challenging and casual friendly. Hardcore gamers will obsess over high scores, while the average Joe can play at his or her own pace, effortlessly merging droplets by sliding a thumb around the screen. Fun stuff.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aside from that, 6th Planet is a great example of what creative folks can do with iOS. We look forward to Monkube's next project.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game would have benefited from multiplayer of some sort, but as a single player only affair, Collision Effect is without question one of the best puzzle games on the App Store.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's still a great re-imaging of one of the most beloved beat-em-ups of all time. The nostalgia alone is worth four bucks, so if you grew up with Double Dragon or just love a quality beat-em-up, don't hesitate to make this a part of your collection.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game packs hours of fun into a very affordable package ($0.99), making it a great impulse buy, as well as an excuse for screaming "in the face! In...The...Face!"
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We had a blast playing Need For Speed Hot Pursuit on consoles, and surprisingly, the Apple iOS version holds its own, with sharp graphics, high speed thrills and lots of in-game achievements. On the downside, you can only play as the police, but this is still a fun and very affordable App that we highly recommend.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The wealth of upgrades, sharp visuals and fun gameplay make it one of the iPad's premier offerings. Besides, no one should pass up the opportunity to turn a small army of robots into scrap metal.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Exhibition matches eventually get old, and Legacy lacks an addictive hook. For the money, though, Fight Night Champion is one of the most impressive iPhone games we've seen, and multiplayer (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) should keep you punching for several hours, providing you find someone else with the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Had XMG made the first level a bit easier, Inspector Gadget's MAD Dash could've been one of the iPhone's best games, but it's much too difficult. Then again, we downloaded it free of charge, so if you grew up watching the carton, there's still a lot to love at that price.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's just a shame that we don't have the patience to deal with the game's sloppy tilt controls. We really want to love Ribbim Ribbon because it features stylish visuals, a cool soundtrack and a fun concept, but until Tapulous makes some necessary tweaks, it'll remain ignored.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shenanigans aside, this is a well-designed and tricky puzzle game that rewards creativity. It also helps that the designers let you restart puzzles from any point with zero load times, and user friendly controls allow you to view a structure from multiple angles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The only thing holding Van Pershing back is a lack of creativity.

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