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
    • 62 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    24 lacks the focus and innovation to make it stand out from the crowd, and is yet more proof that throwing as many ingredients into the pot as possible rarely yields favourable results.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Rumble Roses XX seems to be more of an exercise in voyeurism for young teenage boys than a serious wrestling game.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Empires is an enjoyable game, but we'd like to see it become part of the main game, rather than continue to be a standalone add-on pack.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection is a package that will truly inspire nostalgia, for better or for worse.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A more enjoyable game than its predecessor and a fun game for kids.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    But those wanting an action/adventure game that offers all the elements needed to create the perfect adventure title will be sadly disappointed.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Divinity 2 proves to be a lacklustre by-the-numbers fantasy title marred by a host of technical hiccups on the Xbox 360.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The first legitimate contender that Pivotal has released to date.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    New Zealand Story Revolution is still an enjoyable game, but the touch screen controls drag the quality down severely, if you just want to play the original game then it may be worth hunting down Taito Legends.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    An average affair with only minor high points. There’s a big emphasis on explosions which gets old too quickly.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blacksite: Area 51 is reasonable first-person shooter that looks quite nice. However, its short length and lack of ingenuity will keep most away until it hits the bargain bin.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Escape from Paradise City tries to bring the RTS and RPG together, but a breakdown in the marriage is caused by a poor interface, lousy AI and a lack of gameplay balance.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a straightforward World War II-themed aerial combat game, Heroes Over Europe is worth a look. While competent, there are better flying titles worth your attention.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    PixelJunk Racers is a basic game, not basic in the sense that it's easy to pick the game up (but it is) but basic in the sense that the game can be a little bit too boring.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Mad Tracks not only feels like a game that's designed to get as much money out of consumers as possible, it also lacks a real sense of speed and feels uninspired.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Make no bones about it, Splatterhouse is a worthwhile successor to its retro counterparts and a worthy addition to the ever-expanding action genre.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A good choice for those looking for a Pool game, especially on the Xbox where there is no Pool Paradise. In fact, this game has a few things that Archer Maclean's title doesn't.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Splendid graphics can't overcome the game's steep learning curve, irritating gameplay elements and overwhelming sense of familiarity.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A solid, competent rehash of aging material that has moments of excitement scattered sparsely through an otherwise middling experience.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It's a nice idea, it's cute, and it's sometimes fun, but the lack of longevity and control problems mean it's just not worth it.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Unless you’re a fan of the anime, then you need not apply yourself to Dinosaur King. Battles occur too frequently, the combat system uses a questionable adaptation of Rock, Paper, Scissors, and the fossil-cleaning mini-game gets repetitive far too quickly. The game is simply a missed opportunity.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It doesn't use the 3DS's technology too well and the price is steep given the features of the package, but underneath that, Rayman 3D is still a fun little platformer, if somewhat dated.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's by no means perfect, but Lord of the Rings: War in the North is still one of the better games to come out of the franchise, particularly if you play co-op. If you've been missing middle earth you're bound to get some enjoyment, just be prepared for it to be a little rough around the edges.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Shaun White Skateboarding isn't worthy of your time, your patience or most importantly - your money.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite some clever uses of the Move controller, Medieval Moves is let down by its low difficulty and at times shoddy presentation.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A reasonable boxing title that just arrived too late - slightly dated mechanics, graphical problems and those lengthy cutscenes really hold things back.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes brings nothing new to the hack-and-slash table, nor does it improve on any of the genre's typical features.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A decent, variable and exciting action game and fans of Star Wars have a game that won’t leave them cringing.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Very similar to its predecessors, that is that it isn't exactly challenging and it won't remain a memorable game, but whilst it lasts it is a decent kids game, and that's who 90% of the audience playing the game will be.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While fans of the original and people who are intrigued by the ins-and-outs of rising in a social ladder will enjoy the game, there isn’t enough to grab newcomer’s attention, and everything does become quite overwhelming at times.

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