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
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Graphic adventure fans would be drop dead crazy to let this this fantastic adventure pass. Pun intended.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pixeljunk Monsters is a brilliant game that's perfectly suited to the PlayStation Network. With several levels and some incredibly easy to pick up gameplay, Pixeljunk Monsters is a title that's definitely worth picking up.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Scribblenauts is about as high-concept as a game comes, and delivers remarkably well on its creative premise. However, some control frustrations and limited level design hold it back just short of true greatness.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A top-notch FPS, and a huge improvement from Finest Hour.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A visual tour de force and quite comfortably the best-looking console game out there. The bar has been raised and then some, Bungie. All of which makes the game's length something of a letdown.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While it doesn't contain as much depth as its predecessor on PC, Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution serves up the globe conquering fun that the series is renowned for.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Far from being a mediocre tie in to the Prince's cinematic escapade, the Forgotten Sands is a platformer of the utmost quality, albeit one which unfortunately favours familiarity over invention.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The best retro compilation ever, even without many big names.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may not have the lifespan or the consistency of ideas that the highest caliber 2D platformers contain, but with its unique design and control system there’s no denying it’s a fun game in its own right.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Empire at War did a great job of bringing the Star Wars universe to the RTS genre. Corruption continues its legacy offering a brand new, oft ignored, faction into play whilst also adding some extremely new and engadging gamplay to the series.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An excellent game for both hardcore strategy nuts and newcomers alike. An unassuming surface hides hours of ferociously addictive gameplay that's rivalled by few other titles.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Most definitely one of the best platformers for quite some time, and another Tim Schafer success story, but the game is still a little lacklustre and prevents it from becoming the pick of the crop.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game is extremely fast.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An amazing launch title. It doesn’t feel like a launch title as we didn’t find any bugs and it doesn’t seem like any shortcuts were taken during development. It isn’t as much of an upgrade from Project Gotham Racing 2 as we’d hoped.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great introduction to the Wii’s unique abilities and a party game most people will enjoy. The bunnies are the real stars of the game, and are its main source of humour and interest.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Soul Calibur IV provides the same great quality of fighting gameplay and presentation as you'd expect. Just don't be surprised if it doesn't leave the same impression as the previous titles.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game falls short in several areas: the game has a tendency of being too easy, the camera angles can be frustrating, the framerate drops and a lot of other nit-picks that prevents this game from being the best in the series.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Too often RPG's, both Japanese and Western, fall into a rut, offering almost the same experience as those that came before them. Valkyrie Profile 2 instead features some fresh feeling gameplay wrapped up in a beautiful looking and sounding package.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Midnight Club: Los Angeles is a fun and fast racer for those after an open-ended arcade experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    American Sk8land manages to create a feeling of fun that has been missing from recent Tony Hawk titles, by focusing on pure skating, rather than mischief.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is an intense and enjoyable shooter from the reliable Capcom stables. The single player, while a little too short by modern standards is an absolute blast. The multiplayer is a little different, fun and likely to be popular until the next big Live game is released.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A GBA must have. Yes, it may be a bit short. Yes, it may be too easy (though 2 extra difficulty settings makes things a little tougher second time around), but for the sheer experience that the game provides and the exeptional trademark Metroid level design.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DiRT is a great rally game and a return to grace for Codemaster's Colin McRae rally series. With a fantastic damage model system and absolutely gorgeous graphics this is a game that could even sway those who are normally put off by rally games.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Diplomacy is a worthy add-on to an already stellar game, but those looking for more action and less negotiation may want to give it a miss.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yakuza 3 is a delicious serving of bone cracking action with a dash of RPG sensibilities to boot. Those looking for a good dose of brawling action to sink some hours into should look no further.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nintendo has taken ideas of what a videogame can achieve and has thrown them into a completely different universe. While others play with increased physics engines, Wii Fit entices you to play with your own physics and for the most part, succeeds at something we've never really seen before.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Its age is starting to show, but the new additions added to this GBA remake make the trip back much more rewarding. An essential purchase for what is ideally a dead console.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fitting end to the stories of Ezio and Altaïr build on a high standard of gameplay fitting for the series, ultimately held back by a lack of true gameplay evolution. Fans of the series won't be disappointed, but may find the wait for Assassin's Creed III made just a little bit harder.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Whether or not you've played it before is irrelevant, Beyond Good and Evil HD demands your attention. So, where's that sequel?
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An ideal choice for fans of the genre, and possibly a more surprising title for gamers who are curious.

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