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For 5,853 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 18% same as the average critic
  • 37% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Lowest review score: 10 153 Hand Video Poker
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,258 out of 5853
  2. Mixed: 2,820 out of 5853
  3. Negative: 775 out of 5853
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 3: Special Edition
    Despite the rare occurrence of frame rate drops, and the stunted online play, Mass Effect 3: Special Edition is a love letter to video game and science fiction enthusiasts everywhere, as it does all it can to please the fans and engage newcomers to its immense and beautiful universe.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unchained Blades
    Fans of the genre will love Unchained Blades; for the uninitiated, it's a great introduction that has more than enough charm to keep rookies crawling through Titan after Titan.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!
    If you're a fan of the show this game is an absolute must-buy and not to be missed. However, if you're a newcomer to the series you may want to steer clear of these lumps, or else you're in for a confusing, but absolutely algebraic, ride.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Just Dance 4
    Just Dance 4 still has the right moves, but soon might be a good time to learn a few new ones.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Skylanders Giants
    Skylanders Giants is a great adventure game for its target audience and the perfect excuse for the rest of us to collect the toys. It's hard to shake the feeling of déjà vu though, with Skylanders Giants looking, feeling and playing almost identical to the original. It's also a shame that the obvious potential of it RPG mechanics haven't been realised yet.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Snowboard Xtreme
    As far as lazy rehashes go, this one is at the absolute top of the list.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Air Battle Hockey 3D
    There's very little to say about Air Battle Hockey 3D. The visual presentation is pretty bland, though the 3D effect is certainly well-done. The controls are intuitive and reliable, while the core gameplay is fairly dull. Those with two copies of the game will at least find some enjoyment in the head-to-head battles, but anyone who intends to fly solo might want to let this one soar past.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Johnny Impossible
    If you can't find anything better to spend your money on at this point in the eShop's life, somebody should probably take your wallet away.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Scribblenauts Unlimited
    It's still one of the more original gaming experiences out there for those willing to try something a little different.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mahjong 3D: Warriors of the Emperor
    The gameplay may be familiar, but the effort that was put into making this one stand out from the rest ensures that there's something to be found for both casual and hardcore gamers.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jump Trials Extreme
    Jump Trials Extreme represents a marked improvement over its predecessor in nearly every way. It controls better, looks and sounds better, and introduces a welcome Time Attack mode and much-needed quick restart option.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Goooooal America
    Taken on its own merits, Goooooal is a decent digital approximation of a specific tabletop toy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    3D Game Collection: 55-in-1
    For better or for worse, 3D Game Collection won't surprise anyone, and it's even less likely to excite, but players looking for a predictable, on-the-go fix of classic board game archetypes should have some fun with this collection.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Vampire Crystals
    Boasting classic twin-stick shooter gameplay with a variety of different power ups and multiplayer modes, this is definitely a worthy addition to any gamer's library, even if the difficulty curve might drive you a bit batty.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park
    Sometimes licensed games made for younger players can surprise us, and exceed our expectations. Sadly, this is not one of those times.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Cake Ninja: XMAS
    Cake Ninja XMAS is refreshingly unpretentious - it's almost as if the developers are aware of how bad it is - but that's about the only positive thing you can say about it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Anonymous Notes: Chapter 3 - From the Abyss
    Identical gameplay and setup to its predecessors makes Anonymous Notes Chapter 3 a well-known quantity at this point, so whether it's worth diving into is dependent on how much you cared about the other two episodes. Nothing here will convert a nay-sayer, but if you want to get your dungeon crawling on the cheap then Chapter 3 is an adequate way to do so.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rytmik World Music
    Cinemax keeps up its streak of high-quality, accessible music tools with Rytmik World Music, and anyone with a passing interest in music creation will find the suite a joy to tinker with. While the sample count is the smallest it's ever been and the interface has lost some of the character of prior releases, there's still a lot of creativity to unleash and fun to be had with what's on offer.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    escapeVektor
    Make no mistake: escapeVektor is a great game. It's not without its flaws, but they're extremely minor when compared against everything the game gets exactly right.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
    Fans of Mickey will get some enjoyment from the better stages and adore the presentation, while others may bemoan the fairly regular blips of confusing design and messy execution.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Castle Conqueror: Heroes 2
    Castle Conqueror - Heroes 2 is a welcome return to all of the things that made the first Heroes so interesting. It feels like a slight step backward - due mainly to a weaker soundtrack, a less interesting graphical style and AI that's a little too intelligent - but it's still a more than solid buy for those who enjoyed the first game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Zombie Skape
    While Zombie Skape functions and does what it sets out to do, you'll be hard-pressed to get any lasting enjoyment out it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Wizard Defenders
    The problem with Wizard Defenders is that it's executed so poorly, with harsh difficulty levels that make even the Tutorial unbeatable and sticky, temperamental controls that infuriate in the process.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops II
    While it's nice to finally have a "proper" Call of Duty game on a Nintendo console that makes convenient if simple use of the GamePad, it's a shame that Black Ops II isn't one of the series' best.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fluidity: Spin Cycle
    The 3DS eShop is home to some truly amazing titles, and Hydroventure: Spin Cycle is another upstanding addition to that stellar selection. It successfully builds on the foundations laid down by its WiiWare parent and delivers a physics-based puzzle experience which challenges the very best the genre has to offer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gardenscapes
    Fans of the genre should have a good time digging through Gardenscapes - just don't expect anything too novel or exciting to pop up in this patch.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    007 Legends
    007 Legends' greatest failing is that it cherry picks moments from Bond's illustrious history but fails to capture their hearts, all the while lacking self-generated value as its own game. Die-hard Bond fans will feel underwhelmed - if not peeved - by the treatment of these films, and the lowest-common-denominator approach to gameplay is downright bland.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Murder on the Titanic
    Murder on the Titanic is the kind of game that doesn't do anything overtly wrong, but it also fails to do anything new or exciting.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    Chuck E. Cheese's Alien Defense Force
    Chuck E. Cheese's Alien Defense Force is an awful game. On the bright side, it's built entirely around one of the few games from Chuck E. Cheese's Arcade Room that actually worked. Unfortunately there's absolutely nothing else here, and you simply play that game over and over again. Or, more likely, not, because you have better things to do with your day. Trust us.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion
    Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion dripped with potential upon announcement, but the final result is a more smudged affair. A fun, if basic, platformer lies at its heart, yet it's coated with unbalanced difficulty and drawing mechanics that interrupt its flow regularly, while the number of worlds is very disheartening. Disney fans will get a kick out of seeing which characters turn up, but if you're expecting another Castle of Illusion, you're going to be disappointed.
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