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
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's clichéd, it's hokey, and the design could have been far better - while nothing's individually or overly poor, the package just doesn't quite work.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire isn't as deep as we'd hoped and there are a few issues like the camera and basic gameplay elements.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sonic Classic Collection compiles some of the greatest platformers of all time in one convenient portable package.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The ideal gift for children who want to participate in the Buzz games but find the questions too difficult. Adults would be best advised to stick to the other Buzz titles though.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Beat Hazard has a brilliant premise, which is sadly let down by uninspired gameplay and lacklustre presentation. Still, if you're a fan of twin-stick shooters and love music, then this game is for you.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Singstar ABBA will only appeal to ABBA fans, but anyone with even a passing interest in ABBA should have no hesitations in picking this game up.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Crash of the Titans is fun, but it's really just platforming by the numbers. Nothing more, nothing less.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII is an improvement over its predecessor, but still suffers from a few obvious flaws in its design to be considered a 'must-have' title. However, if you dig flying planes and shooting stuff, this title is certainly worth checking out.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An immensely rewarding challenge, well implemented controls and a fair amount of bang for your buck make Pearl Harbor Trilogy – 1941: Red Sun Rising one of the better Wii aerial combat games, and not just on WiiWare.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Alice: Madness Returns is a surreal bit of macabre platforming and action, that just doesn't have a real sense of pacing.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Puzzle Agent's dark and strange story proves to be quite compelling, but the hit-and-miss puzzles keep this pilot episode from truly impressing.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tough but flawed, Tenchu is still an enjoyable mature experience on the Wii.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The graphics are pretty, though everything else feels incredibly ordinary, with the intentions solely being focused on tacking Garfield’s name onto a lifeless affair. The game is far too simple and offers very little to anyone who buys it – there are much better alternatives available.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Moto GP 09/10 is a competent racing sim, but is never as exhilarating, beautiful or engaging as one would hope.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Homefront does enough to be an enjoyable and memorable ride, and enough to distinguish itself. Given everything that it had going for it though, Homefront could and probably should have been much more.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While Virtua Tennis 2009 is still the best arcade tennis game around, it is hard to recommend for anyone who has any of the previous games. With too few changes and a faulty online experience, Virtua Tennis 2009 doesn't quite miss the ball, but it's certainly no ace.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kung Fu Panda again shows that even pretty decent games squeezed into the Wii's control scheme have a hard time living up to their potential. It's not terrible, but if you can, you should get it on another system.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A thoroughly enjoyable game and had we not experienced the same campaign eighteen months ago Rival Swords would have been very easy to recommend. Even now the single player campaign holds up well, but the addition of Wii specific controls aren't enough to make this game an essential purchase.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Adventure gamers - young and old - deserve much better than this.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Real Football 2009 delivers a fun football experience, which holds up surprisingly well on the DS.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An addictive game, but nothing we haven't seen before.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai provides good fan service, keeps the core, fun gameplay intact and manages to be one of the better fighters on the PSP.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A decent addition to any rhythm game enthusiast's collection, no matter what the age or experience level. However, older or more experienced gamers may find that the game lacks challenge and that the game's aesthetic is a tad too cheery.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Basically a port of a two year old title - if you liked Deception, then you're getting more of the same. There are barely any upgrades made at all to the game, which is disappointing considering how long it took for the title to come out.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a little bare-bones, but Art Style: AQUITE is unique and addictive.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While not quite a lemon, Test Drive Unlimited 2 proves to share a similar fate to its predecessor in that it possesses a host of flaws under its shiny coat of paint that make for one frustrating ride.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Minor errors corrupt what might have been a good game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Juvenile pleasures, but will not satisfy the mature palate.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Master of Illusion is a solid magic kit on a cartridge, it's difficult to describe the title as a game but anyone looking to learn a little bit about magic can't go wrong.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Speed Racer is a very solid movie game tie in that does justice to the film. In fact, it's easily the best movie game tie in of the year, aside from the lack of content the game is a lot of fun and makes every other racing game feel slow.

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