NZGamer's Scores

  • Games
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:
2085 game reviews
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    It's a game that asks for a bit of effort at the beginning. But, that's the kind of game it's meant to be. It's a big world to explore, and with plenty of downloads planned, it's only going to get bigger.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fans of the series may want to pick this up to get another taste of what used to be an amazing franchise, but be forewarned that it's not what you're hoping it to be and that you should probably steer clear.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Repetitive and unashamedly fun (but a lacklustre port to PS4).
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Graphically the game looks to be on par with the PS2 titles, but what makes DDD shine above the rest is the 3D.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although it’s disappointing that New Zealand isn’t one of the twenty international teams included in the game, that disappointment is greatly outweighed by all the positives.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Packed with extra activities, secret areas and a decent if not overwhelming adventure, The Legendary Starfy will no doubt have satisfied all those eager gamers waiting for it to appear in a language they could understand.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    By design, Thieves in Time is a fairly simple experience, so if you want more of a challenge, maybe it’s time to graduate to something that’s going to stretch you a little more. I personally need more from a game at this stage of my life. Sorry Sly, it’s not you, it’s me.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A true successor to the Puzzle Quest throne and the new puzzle game RPG champion.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A fun reason to jump back into Deus Ex, but not necessarily worth dropping coin for the Season Pass.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Speed Racer is a game that gets a lot of things right but it never goes that extra mile. The license probably does make the game better than it should be but that doesn't mean you should give it a miss.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Liqua Pop is not what we'd call a 'chill out' game; however it's perfect for killing a few minutes here and there, has good replay value, and is suitable for all ages. Just be prepared to work up a sweat… and for some puzzled looks from passersby, if you're playing it in public!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While others might give it a miss, physics majors and pool sharks will definitely get a kick out of this game. And, at a price of $15.50 (and a download size of just 400MB), it certainly won't break the bank for a few hours of solid gameplay either.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    In the end, this is a game that will attract its share of fans for what it does do well - namely, transplant some Call of Duty elements into a more horror-like setting with some novel multiplayer modes. But that phrase, "horror-like", also works in another way: it has the appearance of being a worthy sequel to the atmospheric, creepy Fear games, but in the end it's a mere shadow.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    On the whole, the game has enough extras to keep it from being too dull - puzzle levels for example - but apart from some of the boss battles the combat as a whole is a little underwhelming and a bit same-same, even on the higher (punishing) difficulty levels.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Between sniper missions, marking targets for air support, gunning from choppers, warming your knife, close combat and laying suppression from a distance, MoH should deliver everything shooter fans are looking for.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A fun, mature entry in the Digimon series, let down by the verbose story and lack of challenge.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Just don't expect it to do more than tread water in anyway whatsoever and you won't be disappointed.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A familiar tale, but expertly told.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The graphics are cartoon like, cute, and colorful, so the game has good eye-catching appeal.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    I like Bulletstorm. I like its tongue in cheek, in your face attitude, and I like that it tried to do something new in a time when nobody else was doing so. Is it a good game? Yes. Is it a great game? Probably not anymore. Unfortunately the Full Clip Edition has fallen into the trap of a remaster that, while I’m sure people wanted it, just doesn’t live up to the memory of the original. A sequel would probably have been a better move; this cliffhanger only hurts more the second time People Can Fly, come on! But in the end it’s a romp. A bit pricey for what it is, but most remasters are. I’d play it again, but I’d wait for a sale before taking the plunge.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Atelier Sophie isn’t at its best when doing particularly anything. It may only appeal to an alcove of anime fans, being so jovial you can practically hear it wishing you a merry Christmas. The broad stroke of the content can be experienced with any other JRPG, and better so. But if the home-bound, alchemic twist appeals, you may have a game worth persisting for.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The characters and plot are great. The dialogue, not so much.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While it's true that the market is currently experiencing a bit of a glut in the Zombie genre, in our view the modern take of most of these games is not a patch on the old B-Movie style. So, Melon Farmers, if you want a game filled with blood and tatties, get your artichoke down to the store and grab this one.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    What instead stays with the player is the fantastic setting, awesome quests, cool customisation that develops as the player progresses, and unusual gameplay.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Thankfully the game is a lot of fun!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Same lovable formula, but not much else.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A bit squidgy, but still fun.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While Zone of the Enders sometimes feels like a retro grind, The 2nd Runner is stylish and engrossing.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It's the perfect start to what I can only hope is a series, with all of the fundamental components executed very well indeed. With a few additions (most importantly, some way to share your work) this could even become a tool for teachers to leverage or the basis of a new online community.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A pretty solid product, but it would have made a better impression had it been a little less punishing.

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