PALGN's Scores

  • Games
For 1,949 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 34% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 60% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 Super Mario Galaxy
Lowest review score: 5 Elf Bowling 1 & 2
Score distribution:
1949 game reviews
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ET:QW on X360 is a watered down version of the great team-based PC title. The lack of new content coupled with the alarming fact that no one seems to be playing it make this one for the hardcore Quake fans only.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    At the end of the day, Quake Arena Arcade is a virtual ghost town, but if players are willing to give it a crack, it's one serious shooter that is worthy of your attention.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's easily the best of the three shooters on the Wii right now in every respect, and leaves the patchy Red Steel in the dust.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With its familiar but poorly implemented game mechanics, The Wonderful End of the World comes across as trying to be a PC take on the Katamari series. But for the USD$9.99 price tag, you're better off saving the money for something else.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With some good gameplay additions and a new twist on the career mode, Virtua Tennis 4 still manages to play a great game of arcade tennis.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One of the best Crash Bandicoot titles of recent years, it is a real shame the game doesn't last longer though.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Above average. Minor errors corrupt what may have been a good game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Singstar Rocks! lives up to its name and is quite simply one of the best Singstar compilations yet.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Moto GP is a good racer for anyone who wants motorcylces on the go and is willing to work past the controls.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Improves on its predecessors in the right ways, and removes a lot of the useless features. That said, the core gameplay is still the same, and may strike some as being either repetitive or milking a series to near death.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's not terrible, but in reality, only big paintball fans are going to get something out of this title. Everyone else might enjoy it in multiplayer, but would much rather be playing "Halo 2."
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    MySims may be a simple game, but it's remarkably easy to approach and watching your town go from a ghost town to a location other Sims want to visit is very satisfying. It's just a bit of a shame the franchise has been dumbed down in the transition to the Wii.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game’s campaign mode is very engaging and fun, with a reliance of strategy the key factor in winning. While the other modes aren’t quite as enjoyable, they do enough to offer a different perspective to the game, especially the co-op mode.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs is solid, competent, and not without charm, but repetitive mechanics and a lack of depth render it a game best suited to younger or more inexperienced gamers looking for an easy entry to the franchise.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Link's Crossbow Training isn't going to change your life, but combined with the Wii Zapper, it's extremely good value. For less than $50, you could do much, much worse.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I had an absolute blast with the game’s weaponry and the ideas behind the deaths of killing the creatures ( the last boss was done quite nicely) were done extremely well. A minor downfall to the game is that I didn’t necessarily feel scared during the game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The lack of content lets down an otherwise competent racer.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With such drawn out (sorry) designs, Doodle Hex offers a curious, if thin stylus-driven distraction.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The incredibly stupid AI is unforgivable and is something that shouldn't be an issue in any game these days.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Unforgivable mistakes leave Brink sitting alone in the corner crying, thinking about where it all went wrong.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Overall, Vanguard is promising. With some tweaking over its lifespan, it may be able to provide some fresh MMORPG action, with some elements new to the genre. However, currently many issues hold it back from being great.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge is hindered by some technical issues like the long loading and the lack of an auto save.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    NFL Street 3 treads familiar territory too closely to be considered a must for experienced players.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Capcom’s defrosted sequel offers some satisfactory multiplayer and co-op play, but fails completely as a solo experience. Lost Planet 2 may look and sound astonishing, but it is ultimately undermined by poor design and frustrating gameplay.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Custom soundtracks and Xbox Live support (any form of it) would have bumped this score up to an eighty, but as it stands we feel that Microsoft may have rushed this out a bit to soon.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There is a variety overload in terms of gameplay; with fundamental 2D gameplay enhanced by the context sensitive magic scheme, a horribly addictive DDR-esque section, 6 fun and quirky mini-games and taking care of your own virtual pet Nintendogs style, not to mention multiplayer mode and a bevy of extras to come back for.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    G-Force is, against all odds, a decent kids game. Entirely derivative, but it steals from the best.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's as simple as this - you will either love or hate Deadly Premonition. If you're looking for a bizarre game that's so bad it's good, you've found your match. If you're not… well, keep looking.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Even with some annoying flaws, The UnderGarden provides a unique puzzle experience that will surely win you over with its charming visuals and beautiful music.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    On the surface it looks like a really good game, but after about half an hour it becomes repetitive and a little dull.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite having a strong story, solid visuals and great implementation of voiced dialogue, Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance ultimately falls short in gameplay.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It may not evolve on its predecessor, but Tom Clancy's HAWX 2 is an entertaining air combat game with plenty of content and variety.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It takes time to gather momentum, but A Shadow's Tale is worth stepping out of the dark for.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A fun 2D fighting game aimed at a particular type of gamer, one that is well versed in otaku culture. In terms of gameplay and visual presentation, there are far superior options already out there.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As far as quiz games on the go are concerned, Buzz! Master Quiz is a solid effort for the PSP.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The gameplay has improved but there are still a few problems which means only those who will get extreme joy from customising their vehicles should take a second look at Juiced 2.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite the minor nitpicks that plague this game, Grand Theft Auto is a spectacular game that lives up to it's big-console cousins.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The action can become a little bit repetitive, and the adventure aspects of old Spyro titles are gone, but it does feel like a New Beginning for the franchise.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Brain Challenge is a polished and entertaining game that solidly achieves its objective of testing your cognitive abilities.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Slowly these titles are becoming just average compilations. Midway really need to take a break from this series; it is evident from this title that they are running out of ideas.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you want an online dungeon crawler with a decent atmosphere, nice visuals and repetitive but social and sometimes exciting action, this will do nicely. Don't bother for offline only play.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This game isn't going to win any awards for originality or complexity, but if you're after a non linear child's game that is based on the movie then you'll be pleased to know that this game is actually a fairly decent title, which left me very surprised.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    An enjoyable game for the children but also a title that adults can play. The only real disappointment from the game comes from the fact that it is a little too formulaic and the game is over in just under four hours.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game also lacks a lot of favourable gameplay elements, and what is there usually feels like B-grade material.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    For those serious about improving fitness and losing a few centimetres, there is a lot to like about The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout, but ultimately a cumbersome navigation interface and occasional motion detection inaccuracies keep it from being a truly great title.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Probably overall the best retro compilation yet. Capcom Classics has some better games, but the better emulation and presentation of Legends, combined with the greater number and variety of games (no “three versions of each game” here) puts it over the top – just.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Aliens vs Predator is a fanboys dream come true and works very well for the most part, though a bit of bug spray and polish could've pushed it through to the stratosphere. Recommended.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A decent effort by Rockstar. More could have been done, and it doesn't have the tangible appeal of Wii Sports in the control department, but for a more traditional sports release with some motion based bells and whistles, it's not too bad.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite it’s shortcomings, Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave should once again please Nancy Drew fans and those who are keen for a simple mystery game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    'Better' games will be released than Ninja Blade, but few will allow you to see and experience what's on offer here.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Boom Street is a pleasant and surprisingly enjoyable board game for those who have the time and patience to actually be able to sit through a few games.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The omission of online support and a purely right handed control scheme is a shame, but if you're looking for a more in-depth tennis game than Wii Sports then Top Spin 3 should be right up your alley.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As far as portable tennis games go, you're not exactly spoilt for choice. But Smash Court Tennis 3 comes highly recommended for those looking for the most in-depth tennis experience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While a serviceable action RPG, Infinite Undiscovery seems like a developer experiment before their main project is due to hit.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Juiced was supposed to be released eight months ago, before we'd played all these brilliant racing games, now it just feels like it has come to the genre too late.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The PSP gets it's first RPG, we just wish it was a little more refined, this game could have been longer and provided more side quests to keep gamers entertained after the action has finished.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Schizoid is built on a decent concept that is unfortunately hampered by poor execution.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Flock! is a fun puzzling game, offering surprising depth and variation for all you good shepherds. The somewhat fiddly controls stop it from being great, however. Now flock off.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fans of the original will find more to enjoy from this game, and those looking for some multiplayer action will have a blasts with what’s on offer. However, the game just losses a lot of interests, and fast.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Played it before or not, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter belongs in every shooter's fan library for its brilliant throwback to older days when killing things was all we needed to do.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Crash Tag Team Racing isn't as enjoyable on the PSP, but it's a step forward for the Crash Bandicoot franchise, the game is fun whilst it lasts.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It plays average, it feels average, and the payment system offers average content at an unjustified price. Unless you're a die-hard fan, this is a pass.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It’s good for pick-up-and-play or to rent when the younger cousins come over to visit but in essence, there are few redeeming reasons to actually purchase this game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Recommend for split screen multiplayer, otherwise wait for a price drop.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is an intense and enjoyable shooter with enough unique features to set itself apart, but we would have expected more polish from this port.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Purr Pals is a great alternative to Nintendogs and is a game that is a lot of fun for kitten lovers.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you intend to play with friends and family, Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 is a great title to add to your collection. If you intend to go solo, then the experience isn’t so great.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a wealth of options and a large variety of mini-games, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Game is a great partnership for the former rivals.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gripshift is still an enjoyable game, it's just not as enjoyable as the PSP version which was released more than 18 months ago now.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There is fun to be had here, but by being unable to connect past distinguishing features and moderns sensibilites, SOCOM: Special Forces is unable to do enough to stand out of the crowd.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    WRC for the PSP is a disappointing title, it feels scaled down for the PSP and only features one main single player mode, there has been no thought put into the multiplayer mode and the song selection is poor, if you simply must own a rally title then Colin McRae Rally 2005 is a better title.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A fascinating mix of varied gameplay, tried conventions and one of the best JRPG stories in a while make Nier a much better prospect than it intially seems.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While it isn't the ultimate Spiderman title that gamers have been clamouring for, Spiderman: Web of Shadows provides gamers with a slice of web-slinging fun.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MTX Mototrax is a great racing game that is hard to fault. If you're an MX fan then you won't find much better than this game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hyperballoid HD is meant for the casual gamer, as it's a fun, accessible and very affordable piece of gaming.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even with a lack of endearing gameplay advancements and actual frights, Cursed Mountain is the kind of unique experience you want from the Wii and up and coming developers.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    While not terrible, there just isn't enough in PaRappa the Rapper to lift it into contention against today's various music games.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We appreciate that Activision hasn't delivered just a port, and given us an entirely new adventure, but we wish it was longer and allowed for more free roaming.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MySims is fun, but not for very long.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sega Superstars Tennis mixes tennis and mini games and unfortunately doesn't excel at either.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII is a marginally better game on the PS3, but it's just not enough one year down the track. Good for a rent.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a simple game but if taken it on its own merits, The Club should satisfy anyone with an old-school interest in high scores.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    There are better consoles to play Need for Speed: Carbon on, the game just isn't all that enjoyable with the Wii's control system.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Scare me. Shock me. Shake me. Take me to a place where horror is able to splurge into any gamer's mind and rattle it around playfully, frightfully, terribly. That's what horror gaming should be like. Haunting Ground really is a fun game to play and is another one of Capcom’s gems.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Probably one of the most unimaginative titles branded with the Civilization name.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Comic fans will get the most out of DC Universe Online, and it is a fun, if shallow MMO. However, once the level cap is reached, there is little reason to continue, making it a game you probably won't be spending a lot of time with.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Top Spin has been ported to the PS2 fairly faithfully, but the game is already two years old and looked better on the Xbox.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There's nothing groundbreaking here, but it's gross, fun and perhaps best saved for the kiddies.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Godfather II may be an offer you'll refuse, but there's enough here to interest someone who would like a sophisticated twist on the sandbox formula.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Full Auto 2: Battlelines barely improves upon its average predecessor.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The best retro compilation ever, even without many big names.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command on the PSP just pips the DS version but regardless of some solid ideas and implementations, it's still a missed opportunity.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The game features some fantastic ideas, but most of that is kicked in the arse with the terrible execution of important game elements that actually make games good – graphics, sound and camera issues, for example.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sega Superstars Tennis mixes tennis and mini games and unfortunately doesn't excel at either.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    CrossworDS is a surprisingly solid game and a fantastic addition to the touch generations series.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Outside of the few nice gameplay options, Faces of War offers absolutely nothing to gamers that are looking for a fulfilling World War strategy game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A competent mini-game collection, with some nice nostalgia for Mario & Sonic fans and plenty of waggle.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While nothing particularly special is definitely the best Terminator game for a long time.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    On 3DS, Sonic Generations is a more half-hearted anniversary affair which somehow misses the point of the whole exercise.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are far better shooters for the Xbox, including previous Ghost Recon games. Save your money. It would be far better spent put towards an Xbox 360.

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