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
    • 75 Critic Score
    Swarm really has a killer one-two punch with its combination of engaging and unique gameplay and whimsical presentation style.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Order of War does little to justify a purchase above the likes of the truly great recent RTS efforts out there, giving gamers a short distraction before returning to the big guns of the genre.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a good example of licensing put to a credible use. Nothing will amaze audiences beyond what's been introduced before in other titles, but Ace in Action stands as a confident addition to the ever-mediocre lineup of children's games.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Addictive poker role playing with real tactical depth making sure every battle keeps you on your toes, all at a bargain price.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ivy the Kiwi? is a charming puzzle platformer that makes intuitive use of the DS's capabilities. It's one of the better 'pure' DS platformers to come out in a long time.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Thrillville could’ve benefited from a little more development time to make the mini-games a little more fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    On the one hand, it is weaker then the mass of counterparts in the genre and doesn’t quite know how to ‘honour’ its heritage. However, on the other hand, it does a couple of things much better and allows you to take on cold mercenaries and dinosaurs with dual wielding shotguns and a knife that makes Rambo look like a boy scout.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Conan may at times be awkward and slightly derivative, but when compared to the fun that is available within, these shortcomings pale in comparison.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A real slap across the face to Matrix fans. Do yourselves a favour and take the blue pill.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A refreshing take on the RPG genre. Your preferences will decide how much enjoyment you gain from it, but as it stands, Phantasy Star Portable 2 is an accessible adventure for every PSP owner.
    • 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.

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