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 Gears of War 4
Lowest review score: 20 Smash 'N' Survive
Score distribution:
2085 game reviews
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A funny fighting game with the option of a drunk announcer.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For those who can't get enough, Liberation is a handy portable companion to Assassin's Creed III, but it is definitely a lighter experience both in physical form and in terms of content.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Great story content, dearth of endgame.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wii Sports Resort perhaps doesn't go as far as a good sequel should, but it's still - yes, yes - damned good fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Magic: The Gathering is a great game and Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 does a great job of bringing that experience into the virtual space – even if it's in a somewhat simplified form.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Overall, this is a solid, if not utterly spectacular, adventure game carefully wrapped up with a beloved license.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is the best version of the game, without a doubt, but it’s the best version of a game that is still, at it’s core, good without ever crossing the threshold into great.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    But, in the end it is too easy and far too short.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    An entertaining game for the young ones, but an entertaining distraction for the rest of us.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    So, Gunscape isn’t another Minecraft. It’s a game for fans of old-school first person shooters.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sure, it's hardly pretty and the chances are good you've never heard of it, but if you're hankering for a solid fighting game and don't have the wherewithal to import BlazBlue, you could do much worse than this.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Driveclub Bikes is a solid DLC. When promised extra content starts pouring in, like the trophies and unusable cars, there’s no telling how much better Driveclub Bikes might get.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite its faults, I really like Revenant Rising. It's a meld of gaming and literature that we haven't seen for a while, and that I found I've missed.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    In a way, Megamagic: Wizards of the Neon Age is like a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but it’s charming and special nonetheless.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you’re really into the roguelike genre, you’ll enjoy this game. I can’t claim to have been blown away by it, but there were certainly some very cool moments during my playthrough and as this game won’t set you back a huge amount on Steam anyway, if you’re craving some retro, sci-fi action, you could do worse than Sword of the Stars: The Pit.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A fun reason to jump back into Deus Ex, but not necessarily worth dropping coin for the Season Pass.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Personally I’m afraid that Flock’s gameplay quirks will harm the experience for many gamers. I didn’t find them game-wrecking by any stretch of the imagination, but there will be some people who will throw their hands up in despair.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    EA have a vested interest in seeing the NBA Live franchise land at the top of the basketball simulation sub-genre. While this year's iteration doesn’t quite get there, they’ve made a big enough leap for people to take notice, especially given the much lower price point than NBA 2K18.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Official movie tie-in or not, dampen down your expectations.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    If you know what you're letting yourself in for, go for it. It's a pocketable version of a minigame, with online play, and 3D that doesn't need glasses. It's honestly little more than that.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, the lack of multiplayer really lets the title down in overall value, but the campaign is enjoyable (bar some rough voice acting and gameplay quirks), and will take you a good 20-30 hours to complete.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom is a valiant attempt to capture the feel of AoT that is unfortunately encumbered by some underwhelming elements.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Despite all of these comments and my own personal opinion, this review isn't telling you what football game to buy this year. Both FIFA '11 and PES 2011 are completely different games and play to their own strengths and weaknesses.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    You’re not going to find an incredible game here but what you do get is slickly presented game with a whole lot of laughs along the way.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Whatever you do, don’t just play the first 10 minutes of it. You’ll be utterly disappointed and will immediately wish you purchased another game. The biggest issue many will face is that there is no clear objective, and not a lot else to do other than walk around. But if you do play this, you’re going to need to stay committed - otherwise you’ll end up throwing your Vita against the wall.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    It looks good, plays well and is a bit too short.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    It may not be fun, but it’s realistic.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The game as a whole is a charming package suitable for all ages. With its user friendly interface, addictive gameplay, generous number of levels and multiple modes, Crazy Machines Elements is worth the download.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The game as a whole is a charming package suitable for all ages. With its user friendly interface, addictive gameplay, generous number of levels and multiple modes, Crazy Machines Elements is worth the download.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Dance Paradise is guaranteed to get a party started if you have Kinect and the floor space at the ready.

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