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
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A game that you must play at all costs.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A launch game all 360 owners should consider. An unforgettable single player experience that gets better the further you go.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great ending to Sam & Max's best season yet, and the final reason why any adventure gamer should check this series out.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    What may be a little overwhelming for new JRPG gamers that are accustomed to today’s simple and heavily story-driven titles, Digital Devil Saga still provides one of the best old-school experiences available.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Quite easily the best version released yet, and is an ideal RPG for handheld gamers. An essential purchase for what is, currently, a dead console.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's Ninja Gaiden II, literally in every sense of the word. It doesn't break any real new ground, but on the other hand, does it really need to?
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Short of stepping into the ring yourself, Fight Night Champion is the best possible boxing experience you can hope to find.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Resistance 2 is a rock-solid sequel and does everything required of a shooter in an extremely capable fashion. It may not be the most technically adept or memorable piece of software, but it remains consistently enjoyable for the months of gameplay it provides.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Borderlands shows just how compelling a mix of shooting and looting can be. And it can be even better with friends.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    With more varied puzzles, top-notch graphics and a wonderful storyline, Professor Layton and The Lost Future is a game that a true gentleman or lady shouldn't pass up.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii is another wonderfully crafted Mario game that is engaging for both old and new players. Sadly the lack of online multiplayer and innovation, and gimmicky motion controls prevent it from becoming the crown jewel of the series.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ICO
    Ico is a fine game that boasts both excellent design and atmosphere, and one of the few titles from this generation that have and are likely to stand the test of time.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Darkness is an experience first and something you play second. If you can get your head around that you’ll find plenty here for your hard earned cash.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Arguably the strongest single-player FPS this year. It is the total package – great graphics, great sound, great multiplayer and captivating single player.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    One of the best puzzlers in years. It's dreamy visuals combined with an almost euphoric soundtrack makes Lumines as much an experience as it is a game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia makes some bold design decisions that manage to come off well and they provide a great new start for the evergreen franchise.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The core gameplay outside of the combat is identical to the original game, the camera can still cause problems, enemies could have had a little more variety, some of the bosses are lacking in quality compared to others while the soundtrack is slightly limited. But none of these hinder the game in any major way.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Sims 3 provides gamers with a title that is more evolved and still thoroughly as addictive as its predecessors, giving gamers a greater sense of freedom and an overall refined experience.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together sets the bar for what a good remake should be and certainly cements itself as one of the best isometric strategy role-playing games around.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While severely lacking in some features that really should've been there and being a little unfriendly to newcomers, Marvel vs Capcom 3 is a fun, deep and unique fighter full of visual flair and satisfying combat.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Might and Magic Heroes VI is a great game. It brings back much of what veterans loved about the first few titles and remains feeling fresh and notoriously addictive.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Experimental by design. It might not always work, but when it does its an experience hard to forget, wearing the Metroid tag with pride with its head held high.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Multiwinia makes most other RTS games look like bloated, honking walruses.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game's a little easier this time, but playing through with Vergil is a completely different experience.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With a lengthy single player adventure and 3 dozen mini-games to enjoy, Super Mario 64 DS is well worth the cash, despite its minor control issues.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Virtua Tennis 3 might be a mere incremental upgrade, but it has almost everything one needs in a tennis game. Online play on the 360 version of the game is just the icing on the cake.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battlefield 3 is a poor single player title, an amazing multiplayer game, but has layers of useless nonsense that hurt it in the long run.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE All Stars is easily the most entertaining wrestling video game to come out in years. What it lacks in content is more than compensated by its superb play mechanics.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's no reason why you shouldn't purchase this if you already have the original. While it could do with some improvements in areas, the experience is still fantastic.

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