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For 2,214 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 40% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 54% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 7.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Forza Horizon 4
Lowest review score: 10 Double Dragon II: Wander of the Dragons
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 863 out of 2214
  2. Mixed: 1,077 out of 2214
  3. Negative: 274 out of 2214
2214 game reviews
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dance Dance Revolution Universe
    The enjoyment only kicks in as a two-player experience. [Christmas 2007, p.98]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Supermarket Shriek
    Not quite the GOAT, perhaps, but definitely very entertaining in multiplayer. [Issue#181, p.77]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Oct 13, 2019
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Galaga Legions
    Addictive, frantic and a worthy sequel. [Nov 2008, p.100]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
    True to its heritage, the combat is the weak point. Upping the enemy numbers to double figures for most battles looks impressive, but the fighting system is still surprisingly ungainly for such an acrobatic warrior.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
    The basic act of playing the game is still enjoyable enough, but with FIFA adding loads of great new features like 10 vs 10 online multiplayer, this seems like a step sideways instead of forwards.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Doritos Crash Course
    A tasty morsel that won't hurt your wallet. [Feb 2011, p.102]
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mega Coin Squad
    In 60 minutes, this will change you from tentative, stodgy muppet to an all-round offensive terror. A terrifically balanced platformer that'll coax out the perfectionist speedrunner in us all.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Ghosts
    Call of Duty is, and has always been, a series about instant gratification. It's fast food gaming at its most refined, a continual adrenaline rush that never thinks beyond the next kill. Ghosts maintains that heady, intoxicating momentum of shoot, kill, win, reward - but pales at the thought of taking the franchise in any interesting new directions.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NBA Live 08
    Getting to grips with the new features of Live '08 is like watching a superb athlete trying to slam dunk a beach ball.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Subterrain
    A unique sci-fi horror which is deliciously complex, if a little ugly. [April 2017, p.94]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Apr 2, 2017
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Your Shape: Fitness Evolved
    A compelling way to stay healthy. [Christmas 2010, p.108]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Dec 1, 2010
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Army of Two: The 40th Day
    The interaction between the two main characters extends beyond the trivial buddy moves from the first game and becomes an integral part of the journey. Marry that to some satisfyingly chunky gunplay and the odd spectacular, building-levelling explosion and you have an action game that is far more fun than it has any right to be.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FlatOut 2
    FlatOut 2's a more interesting racer than most, one that's smooth, nice looking and as easy to get into as a really big hole. It's not exactly moved on in any way since the original FlatOut, but if you missed out on that one, or really loved it and want more of almost exactly the same arcade racing insanity, go for it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
    Destiny 2 is still easily one of the best shooters on Xbox One. Taken as a whole, its eclectic blend of strikes, night-devouring raids, and exhilarating PvP action outguns most of the competition with ease. As for Shadowkeep, despite some welcome additions, its reheated campaign reeks of a rush job that needed a bit more cooking time. [Issue#184, p.88]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Nov 18, 2019
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just Cause
    A delicious experience, containing some of the sweetest moments in any console game. The astonishing environment alone is enough reason to give it a shot. However, it's not quite compelling enough as an adventure to make you want to see the set missions through. [Oct 2006, p.82]
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Jetpac Refuelled
    Jetpac Refuelled has a lot of charm, and the inclusion of the Spectrum original is a nice bit of nostalgia, but the game lacks the depth and intelligence of other arcade games from that era.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Saboteur
    Great script but a mediocre game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor: Airborne
    It's still Medal of Honor, and it's still good fun, but it doesn't look or play anywhere near as well as "Call of Duty," and the short campaign somewhat leaves you hanging. [Oct 2007, p.83]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dawnguard
    It's difficult to turn your nose up at new content for a game that scored a ten, but if you're expecting something dramatically different or experimental from Dawnguard you're likely to be disappointed.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
    While in no way essential, there's worse you could do with your money... [Issue#65, p.104]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Dec 25, 2010
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Motocross Madness
    So much content has been wrung out of this game that there's even a reward for the number of miles you bail out of jumps. That's right: you get rewarded for not being very good. Basically, if you don't enjoy this game you're probably dead from the waist down.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jotun: Valhalla Edition
    It's heavy going at times, but the imposing sweep of Jotun's world is Asgard as it gets. [Nov 2016, p.79]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Oct 3, 2016
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed III - The Infamy
    It's the story that shines here. All pretense of historical accuracy has been thrown out of the window, and it's the most absurd Assassin's Creed plot yet - which is saying something.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Episode 2 - Out of Time
    Simmers quietly but enjoyably, before boiling over in a tense final act. [June 2015, p.80]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted May 15, 2015
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
    Traveller's Tales could use a magic compass, we suspect - there's a definite sense of diminishing returns here, a worry that for all the franchise's simple amusements and dumbshow gags, LEGO is sailing close to the rocks.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Titanfall: Expedition
    Titanfall's first load of DLC is a mixed bag of three maps, one dud but two gems. Fans of the game will find it essential, and if you're looking to come back in this is a great temptation.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sega Genesis Classics
    A nostalgia-filled, well-rounded collection which will keep gamers absorbed for AGES. [Aug 2018, p.86]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Jul 23, 2018
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chariot
    It's beautiful, it's comical, but it's a shame that it feels so lacking in solo play. [Dec 2014, p.82]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Nov 5, 2014
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD
    There's a touch of imprecision that can make platforming a little on the sluggish side. [Christmas 2013, p.105]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
      • Posted Dec 18, 2013
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Battlestations: Midway
    Everything it does is solid, workmanlike and shipshape; even the plot has slightly more class than other generic World War II games, tracking two friends and their gradual promotions from Pearl Harbour to being leaders at the mighty sea-battle of Midway. It’s not funny and it’s not clever, but it is slightly more subtle than most of the ham-fisted war stories we normally get. However, the game doesn’t move beyond competent and it’s hardly the most graphically wonderful title – outside of cutscenes, it does betray its Xbox and PS2 origins regularly.
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