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For 2,085 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Tomb Raider
Lowest review score: 20 Smash 'N' Survive
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,403 out of 2085
  2. Mixed: 592 out of 2085
  3. Negative: 90 out of 2085
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Club
    The Club wears its heart proudly on its sleeve and makes no apologies for what it is: beautiful, finely crafted gameplay that grabs one by the throat and demands they play some more.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
    The fresh look and new faces, matched with the familiar game style, make it a must-buy for fans of the original trilogy.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
    Motorstorm 2 gives us the one feature that the original failed to deliver. The game is fun. No more repeated crashes into the side of a cliff because all of the terrain looks identical and you have no idea which way is forward anymore. No more frustratingly difficult AI that is always directly behind you no matter how well you’ve been driving.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Castle Crashers
    If you want a co-operative multiplayer game that will keep you hooked for hours, this is the one for you.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    WWE 2K14
    WWE 2K14 isn’t a huge improvement over WWE ’13. It does a great job of representing the events of past WrestleManias, however, packing a roster that has almost as many legends as modern superstars - it might even rely too much on nostalgic appeal.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Boom Blox
    Despite the sickeningly cute presentation and naff music, it’s not hard to recommend this game to Wii owners.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    After Burner Climax
    After Burner's high-energy action, combined with next generation visuals and arcade pricing combines for a stellar package.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype
    Sure, it's a little bit easy / forgiving but there's a lot of challenge in the stuff you unlock once you "finish" it. This is every bit worthy of a place in any discerning Shmup gamer's collection.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank Collection
    What they have done is modernised the look and feel of the game but by keeping the games true to the originals they have given new gamers the opportunity to experience some great platform gaming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    RAGE
    A good game and certainly worth experiencing, but not as cohesive or as impactful as what we were expecting the masters at id to deliver.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    inFamous 2
    A good sequel, but not one that ups the ante in any real way. Anyone who enjoyed the first game will most likely love the sequel, just don't expect a leap in quality like you see in some other sequels.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty
    Minor technical problems aside, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is a game that recognises the limitations and shortcomings of the original. It addresses these, somehow making 17-year-old mechanics malleable, and shapes them into a mould that painlessly accepts contemporary production standards.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe
    This could be the basis for a fully fledged, cross-franchise Nintendo rhythm game - now there's something I'd pay good money for.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    EA Sports Active 2
    But as far as exercise programs go, I've never seen anything as complete yet varied as Sports Active 2.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy IV
    The game is a success thanks to what has remained unchanged. Though we're now 3D and have some wonderful cinematics, this is still the Final Fantasy IV you fell for in 1991. And for those who have yet to fall for the classic, this is a good place to start.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive 5 Last Round
    Overall, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round is the definitive version of a last gen game. Visually, it still looks great; however, it's still based on a last gen game. A new DoA running on current gen consoles with higher resolution textures can't come too soon, but for now, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round is satisfactory.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
    Colt is a great lead character. He's funny, angry, and an absurdly remorseless killer. The perfect lead for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wii Fit
    If you’re able to motivate yourself to exercise you can do no wrong in getting Wii Fit. Granted it’s not for everyone, but the ones it is for will be able to take a lot away from it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion
    There was a lot of wasted potential here. To its credit though, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion looks fantastic.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Persona 5
    There’s an excellent 50-hour game in here, but being needlessly stretched out to the three-digit mark waters down the whole experience. If it earned its size and made good use of the time, that’d be one thing, but Persona 5 spends far too much time treading water. In trying to be more, Persona 5 ends up being less, and we’re left with a game that’s simply very good, rather than the masterpiece it deserves to be.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Episode 1 - A New Day
    The relationship between Lee and Clementine is handled extremely well throughout the game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Super Ultra Dead Rising 3' Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha
    Thankfully the game is a lot of fun!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DC Universe Online
    Unfortunately, it doesn't feel like there's enough to do to maintain any long-term interest.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
    The ability to approach missions as you want to or just cruise around town in a tank, blowing stuff up is something you can't get anywhere else and simply must be experienced.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NHL 2K8
    This is definitely a must for any ice hockey fan or anyone who enjoyed Speedball back in the 80’s.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tekken Tag Tournament 2
    The biggest title in the series and a huge step forward from the original - as it should be, with over ten years between them. TTT2's most notable feature - the inclusion of weapons – will split fans down the middle; it's a big change to a traditionally melee series, but hopefully one they can improve upon in future instalments.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Starship Defense
    Ultimately if you're into tower defense games and have a hankering to play one on your DSi, this is a no-brainer.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    RAGE
    For all of its amazingly fancy graphics and tech engines running the show, Rage still felt delightfully old-school during the action sequences.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA Jam By EA Sports
    With crisp graphics, great sound (mainly in the form of the excellent commentary), and surprisingly playable gameplay, NBA Jam for the iPhone is well worth picking up, even if (or perhaps especially if) you're not a basketball fan.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wipeout: Omega Collection
    WipEout: Omega Collection offers a lot of substance for fans of the series, with an almost over-whelming number of ships, race teams, courses, and modes to unlock. For those with the PS4 Pro and appropriate 4K TV, this is the best looking WipEout game you’ll get the pleasure of seeing. This is made all the more heart-breaking with the likelihood this could be the last WipEout game we’ll see considering the original studio who created the franchise are no longer around.
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