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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 Gears of War 4
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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    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
    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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Fusion: Genesis
    This could have been a great game. Heck, it still is, but it is a real shame they did not put more effort into the player instructions instead of relying on the player to work things out as they went on. Despite this, if you are a fan of space trading and combat games, this will light up your night sky and deliver you hours of happy game play.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Deponia
    If you enjoyed the Monkey Island series you will probably feel right at home dumpster diving on Deponia.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Karaoke Revolution Glee
    It's an enjoyable game, and I have had the songs stuck in my head for a few days after playing it. If you're a fan of Glee, and enjoy having a sing along at home, you will most likely enjoy this.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Drawn to Life
    Drawn to Life is by no means a bad game, it's just a simple one with innovative mechanics thrown into the mix.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    GoldenEye 007: Reloaded
    Although the game isn't ground-breaking, it's well worth that trip down memory lane - especially to anyone who didn't play the Wii version.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Quantum Conundrum
    It is a very, very good series of puzzles. And, (I suppose we can't avoid the elephant in the room any longer) if you've been looking for the smaller, cheaper, nephew to Professor Portal, without the co-op play, the polished presentation, or the laughs, Quantum Conundrum is it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    ATV Offroad Fury 4
    And as with previous Off Road Fury games, the handling is fun and accessible while the competitive AI supplies a surprisingly tough challenge right from the start.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's HAWX 2
    The controls are a mixed bag.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Nano Panda
    A good option for those times when you have a few minutes to kill, and for less than the cost of the Dom Post, it's a real bargain.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Spec Ops: The Line
    Spec Ops: The Line spurs you through the eight hour campaign thanks to some incredible cut-scenes and storyline progression, but sadly makes every interactive experience in-between fairly mundane.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Age of Booty
    With its colourful visuals, animated soundtrack and a real sense of “pick up and play” gaming, Age of Booty is a title most people with Xbox Live should check out, even if it is just for the demo, as chances are you’ll like what you see and purchase it for 800 MS points.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Kinect Nat Geo TV
    Microsoft's Kinect is impressive tech and granted, has had a rough time making any headway in the world of gaming. It's here, though, that the motion-capture technology excels. Giving kids a creative outlet in an educational realm is fantastic and Kinect works beautifully for navigating media and getting people up off the couch.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The Sims 3 Seasons
    Seasons is to The Sims what MSG is to cooking (minus the possibly toxic side effects): it enhances the overall experience. Even if you've played it to death already, the simple application of weather and seasonal content guarantees plenty more mileage from the original game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Kinect Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure
    With a mixture of action and basic puzzles, they'll spark the imagination, keep them laughing, and soak up a decent amount of energy too. It's perfect for a lazy Sunday when you just want to sit back and read the paper.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
    Still enough juice in this well-worked smoothie of fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    LEGO City Undercover
    LEGO City is a great game - but I do wonder just how many limitations the hardware had on the final product. Perhaps it has nothing to do with the Wii U, but for Traveller's Tales to omit multiplayer altogether? That seems an unlikely choice, considering their previous work.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands
    This game is one that requires you to play with friends in order to extract the fun out of it. In single player, Wildlands is passable, but in multiplayer it shines. While the missions don’t do much in terms of variety, in playing with others, you find yourself expecting the unexpected. But the real hero is the vast open world, providing you with freedom to approach each objective in any way you wish. Yet while the open world giveth, it also taketh away. A lack of density is obvious, and meandering becomes the most frequent activity that you do.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Twang the Fox
    Twang the Fox is good fun. It's highly accessible and does a great job in adding variation to the gameplay, despite the basic mechanics.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    NHL 18
    NHL 18 is a good game, but I’m biased; even I know that there is little in it that’s new, and NHL Threes isn’t enough make it worth buying. There are great details that I love. The gameplay is fast and tough and takes work to master. But hockey is in danger. It’s in danger of falling behind baseball, football, and basketball in the gaming world, just like it’s lagging behind in real life.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Prototype 2
    It's big, dumb fun, presented in a package that might be derivative, but at least has a lot of polish. The story is forgettable, and the jumping is entertaining.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
    But ultimately The Force Unleashed II is let down most by the short campaign mode which most people will be able to plough through in around 5 hours with time added for a couple of unlockable Challenges thrown in.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Bionic Commando
    In the end the high difficulty will drive away casual gamers so trying the demo first is a must. But between the tough bosses and fast gameplay, this is a worthy successor to the NES original.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD
    Whether you go to whole-hog and play in 3D, or your budget only extends to 2D, the games are all largely the same as when they were originally released - only brighter and sharper.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The Simpsons Arcade Game
    Sore fingers aside though, The Simpsons Arcade Game not that difficult.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom
    Set in an enchanted world of monsters and mysticism, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom brings together exotic locations, plenty of puzzles, platforms, and a large chunk of bonding between a boy and his big furry muppet monster.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler
    It would have been perfect with a little more polish and gameplay variety, but it still manages to be enjoyable, not too hard or scary for younger kids, and a nice looking game that adults hopefully shouldn’t find too unbearable to play with the young ‘uns.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Broforce
    For anyone who hasn’t had their fill of retro side-scrolling platformers, Broforce effortless and undeniable fun. Load-up, settle in, and invite a few bros.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Soul Sacrifice
    Soul Sacrifice pulls you in with an interesting premise; retelling the exploits of a dead sorcerer. The levels are short and brutal, making it ideal for a lunch break brawl. As far as action RPGs go, this is the best Vita has to offer thus far, but it’s far from perfect.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    OlliOlli
    OlliOlli is addictive and challenging. While face-plants and missed jumps are common, the accessible gameplay and gentle learning curve will keep players coming back for more.
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