No DPad's Scores

  • Games
For 237 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 53% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Wild Frontier
Lowest review score: 25 Red Star
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 18 out of 237
237 game reviews
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Illusion Labs has struck gold yet again with another must have release for iPhone gamers.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Any RPG fan will love Com2uS's new game Inotia: A Wanderer of Luone. The party system is easy to understand and easy to manage and there are no difficulties or problems interchanging between mercenaries.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A bloody good time. The repetition and lack of social gaming support drag it down as a whole, but there's no denying the fun to be had with this game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Highborn is a really strong game and I highly recommend you give it a shot, even if your not a fan of turn based strategy games, or you're tired of them. This is fresh, new, and seriously…how expensive is it really?
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Overall, The Hero will have you clamoring for more as you will feel you need to save the city from more ill wills.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The approach to gameplay feels about ten-years old. As in early Resident Evil games, players will often find the simple act of walking through a room cumbersome.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rarely do games accommodate so many different styles of gameplay while maintaining a perfect balance, but EVAC pulls it off.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Eco Punk is a very charming and light-hearted game that is great fun and hard to put down.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Some may complain that the price is too high and others may say that it's just too simple. What I say is that it's just good, clean fun.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Soccer Superstars is a fun, fun game that I enjoy. They got that part of the game down, but once it comes to the technical stuff, the game seems to fall apart.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The addition of a real story laid out in comic book styling really adds to the experience.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Bottom line is, there's little to no improvement.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I wasn't too thrilled with my game experience, and it's failed to really hook me in.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Great action, diverse gameplay and a superbly polished presentation make Sky Combat a winner.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Heavy Mach 2 offers a semi-casual mech-combat game with lite RPG elements, somewhat imperfect and lacking in depth, but overall a brilliant game that's easy to recommend. With standout controls, excellent visuals and nonstop action, Heavy Mach 2 should not be missed by mech fans or action gamers.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    On the surface, Heavy Gunner appears to be a shallow shooter, with the dual-thumb cannons only a gimmick. Taking the plunge beyond that surface, however, reveals the game to be quite deep, full of choices and with great replay value.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The game is short on lasting appeal, and leans too heavily on MiniGore, but is nonetheless worth a look. A dual-stick stick shooter for casual gamers, Guerilla Bob is best taken in short spurts over time. Hardcore players tending to devour games in one or two sittings will quickly tear through the game and leave it in their dust.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    But I must give credit where credit is due: if you're dying for another racer, GT Racing is solid.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Gravity Hook HD is a no go for me. I love casual games-Flight Control, Infect them All, Fruit Ninja-but Gravity Hook HD is way too difficult, repetitive, and frustrating to actually get the hang of.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The single best platformer on the iPhone. If you want a better game, you'll have to lay hands on a Nintendo DS to play New Super Mario Bros. And even then, Giana Sisters stacks up for its fantastic art direction, unique creature designs and the fact that the entire game world isn't the product of a bizarre acid trip.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's priced correctly, plays wonderfully, and controls nicely.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's cheap, filled with content, and looks really nice. Along with that, it comes packaged with 33 OpenFeint achievements, a lot more than the usual game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fruit Ninja is the perfect casual game that I thoroughly enjoyed. While there are minor problems I stated above, it's an overall solid appearance on the App Store and one that casual gamers shouldn't miss.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The perfect pick up and play sports game that focuses on the fun aspects of the game without being too technical.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I liked the first one and was looking for some improvement in terms of replay value, but I didn't exactly get it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While the definitive versions of Final Fantasy II and II are still the versions available for PSP, these ports are decent enough to suffice if you don't have one.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While the definitive versions of Final Fantasy II and II are still the versions available for PSP, these ports are decent enough to suffice if you don't have one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fastar! is not what most would expect of an Action RPG, nor is it what most would expect from Kooistra having played his previous app store releases - admittedly, the game left me scratching my head at first and it took me several plays to warm to it. Set aside such expectations, however, and Fastar reveals itself to be an excellent casual action game, well worth the paltry price of admission.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fast and Furious Adrenaline is a competent racing game; it'll provide you with a few hours of high-speed thrills along with some sweet cars. There are some issues with it including the need to connect to Facebook to access the online multiplayer, but all in all, I thought it was a good racer.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The PvP mode is a nice addition to the game though, and I must say that it is one of the most interesting features I've seen in an RPG.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    In terms of visuals, I think they've set the bar for how iPad games should look, as the detail that went into this is just… inspiring.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Overall, it's not that fun and way too repetitive, and while it's quite frantic, it doesn't save Zombie Wonderland from being titled as one of the most repetitive games on the App Store… in a bad way.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Zombie Infection is a well-made zombie-shooter with high production values, great graphics, and an overall solid gameplay experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Xenome is, in one word, raw. It's very raw, but it has so much potential that I actually cannot wait for it to finally blossom.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I have to say this is one of the best games I have played in some time. I have no problem recommending this to everyone, whatever device you own!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Overall, Samurai 2 Vengence is a very solid game that shows the potential of the kinds of games the iDevices can handle despite lacking the processing power of a PC or modern console.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    But just know that it's a rehash of everything and is now in need of improvement.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Robot Unicorn Attack is a highly-addictive game that could have been better with the implementation of online leaderboards and some sort of competition.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    XS Games failed to realize the demographics of the App Store and failed to edit their game accordingly, making for one of the most difficult, frustrating, and annoying games I have ever played.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Galaxy on Fire 2 is a must. Even if you don't normally play these kinds of games, you should buy it. It proves that your iPhone IS a gaming platform and perfect to show of to your unbelieving friends.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Without question, Wild Frontier is my new favorite Korean RPG. The game looks great and breaks the KRPG mold in a number of significant ways. It includes items for in-app purchase, but these items are entirely optional and intended to enhance the game; they are not necessary to complete it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dead Space isn't a game that particularly stood out and isn't something that's a no-brainer Must Have in my eyes. The production values are high, and EA did a really nice job with this one. I just wasn't exactly addicted to it, and it never really grasped me from the start. But the playing atmosphere and graphics are phenomenal, and the game as a whole is quite professional.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Let's Golf 2 is still a solid sequel to one of the best games on the App Store. While there are some errors and flaws with the overall game, I'm still having fun with it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    There's just so much to do that for $0.99, this is a no brainer.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ozone is a beautiful game crafted quite nicely.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Gameloft truly outdid themselves with this game, and I was totally blown away by NOVA.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Neuroshima Hex! should appeal to fans of tabletop role-playing games, or those looking for a board game experience heavy on strategy and apart from the norm.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I'm just going to say the game will last you a long time. It has taken me a little close to forever to complete the first city, let along the other 5 or 6 cities. By the end of the game, I don't think anyone would complain about the game being too short or too lacking.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I'm totally bewildered as to why they didn't include online multiplayer, why they didn't add some more control options, and why they decided to take customization out.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Surprisingly one of the EA's best sports titles yet.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus is one of the most complete and best games I have ever played on my device, and with such a complete online multiplayer experience and a solid single player mode, I can't see any other game really topping this, atleast for a while.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    I hate sloppy. I hate mediocre. Therefore, I hate Maple Story: Thief Edition.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It feels almost the same as last years. But hey, if you're a diehard football fan like me, there's no way you're not picking this up.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Incident is unquestionably worthy of purchase and deserves not to be buried in the pile.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    As a dual-stick shooter, Catacombs fails because it's not frantic enough. As an action game, it fails because the combat isn't very interesting. As an RPG, it fails because it's not deep enough. As an adventure and a game of exploration, it fails because there's no incentive to progress and nothing new to discover as you go.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A lengthy experience at a reasonable price.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Brothers in Arms 2 is a step back from NOVA, that's basically all I have to say.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    BioDefense is fun your first time through, but after that, it's hard to get back into the game again. It's definitely repetitive, as there isn't much variety within the missions, and there doesn't seem to be any unlockable items (except for the achievements, of course).
    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    And while Battle of Puppets has some positives, it's mostly draped in shallow gameplay.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I wasn't exactly pleased with the generic material of the game, but it's an overall, well-done game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of the dual-stick shooter or of zombie games in general, Alive 4-ever RETURNS should be at the top of your shopping list.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Overall, Airstrike Defense is a solid line drawing game which will have you wanting to play one more round; complete one more mission.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    If you have any interest at all in the survival horror or zombie genres, you need Aftermath.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    No real mind-benders here; just a lot of pushing stones, stepping on pressure plates and the like.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bottom-line, Children of Carnia is an enjoyable role-playing game, though it becomes occasionally tedious with its fetch quests and grinding.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Blending narrative, mission objectives, frenetic combat and in-depth character development into a complete package, 2360: Battle for Cydonia is February's first Must-Have title.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It features just enough challenge that will have you clamoring for more. The combination of strategy, challenge, and fun make this game an instant hit, one that will surely be added to that "what game should I get" list.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    While the lack of music definitely does nothing to enhance the game, there is already so much high quality content that Dinosaur Slayer is without a doubt a must have for its magnificent art style and surprisingly deep and enjoyable combat system.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Deep Deep Dungeon is solid and succinct, a tightly wound and complete casual RPG game. But when I want to play a game of this sort I am far more likely to reach either for Sword & Poker or its sequel than I am for this.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Dark Void Zero is a love-letter to old-school NES gamers, and being conscious of their target audience, Capcom delivers in a major way.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Cut the Rope is appealing in price, aesthetics, and gameplay. What more could you ask for? If you haven't picked up this title yet, I suggest you to hop yourself over to the App Store and pick it up.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's the closest thing to Mario Kart I've seen so far.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Cocoto Magic Circus looks good but plays horribly.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Seamlessly combining a strategic RPG, a puzzle and a turn based strategy game into one was not an easy task, but Axion Logic appears to have done just that with chronoSgear.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    With the care and consideration that this game obviously had during development, it is for sure a must buy that shows off the capabilities of the platform.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter is the premier hunting experience on the iPhone, and it's just the perfect game for a wide variety of people.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    As a sequel, Blue Defense: Second Wave captures everything that was great about the first game, refines it, builds upon it, ups the ante manifold.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A bloody good game and deserves your attention.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    No worries about losing pieces or counting up blocks as the computer does it all for you now even. I can practice new strategies, pick up hints from watching the computer play, all useful for real life games.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As ridiculous an idea as it sounds, Sword & Poker is a really fun game, and one that I find easy to recommend as a purchase.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Despite its very minor flaws, Monster Mayhem is one of the best tower defense games produced to date.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I've had a ton of fun with Monster Dash, and there's really no other words to describe it other than just that: fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Seventeen years after its initial release, Secret of Mana remains the gold standard Action RPG.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Hardcore point and click adventure lovers will love this game, but with some of the difficulties in the touch controls and inability to backtrack to gather missed items, new point and click adventurers should not choose this as their first attempt at the genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The developers should find the time to fiddle around with the difficulty, as that's the part that's holding this game back. Everything else, though, was definitely impressive.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Aqua Moto Racing 2 didn't strike me as a breakthrough racing experience, but the balance of the game itself really impressed.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Overlooking the fact that the game doesn't make any sense and is, at times, utterly ridiculous, Air Attack is a superb shooter.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While imperfect, it's a great game and highly entertaining.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Asphalt series are getting old. That fact is quite evident in this review, and it just doesn't feel any different from Asphalt 5.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    This is just another attempt by a big company to cash in on name. This is an absolutely horrible game that should not be picked up at all costs.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dungeon Defenders has potential, and it's a really fun game; there's absolutely no doubt about that. But I would love to see an improved interface and controls-mind you, they're not bad, but not good either-along with some better graphics.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Split/Second is certainly a nice change from the more pure sim style racers out there, but it's defining feature lacks legs for long-term enjoyment.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    In summary, if you want a dual-stick shooter, you can do a lot better than Pirate's Treasure.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Corporate Fury is a fun take on the brawling formula with a very silly and crude premise.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It really is sad that Splatterhouse did not receive wider recognition during its time, because it was a good game for its time. Hell, probably even a great one. However, really all side-scrolling beat-em-up games boil down to the same essential gameplay mechanics, and this game is those mechanics at their most basic.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    It doesn't feel quite 'finished' and the sheer frustration of trying to work with the controls precludes any real chance of having fun.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pro Zombie Soccer as a game is a must have experience. The controls, gameplay, and artwork are just over the top, making this casual game one of the more intriguing.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fans of dual-stick shooters, survival titles or Solomon's Keep will definitely want to pick this one up.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The use of multitouch is also quite creative, and it works really well in this situation.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    If you enjoy fast-paced addictive gameplay, wacky cartoon visuals, or just plain having fun, I would recommend this game as a must have.

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