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
    • 44 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Unless you are a hardcore Warriors fanatic, Warriors Orochi 2 offers nothing more than button mashing monotony at its finest.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It ain't broke, but the limited online experience prevents Buzz! Quiz TV from unleashing it's true potential. But still there is enough to keep fans of all ages coming back for more.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although there isn’t a lot that’s new in LEGO Batman, fans will not be disappointed. The title retains the standard LEGO gameplay, has a wonderful cast of characters, and offers players tons of replay value.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As far as quiz games on the go are concerned, Buzz! Master Quiz is a solid effort for the PSP.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    de Blob is an undeniably infectious game. On all fronts, the game is polished and high quality, making it one of the best third-party titles available for the Wii.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While it's unlikely to convert anyone who can't see the fun in slowly nudging swarms of candy-coated numbers in positive directions, Colonization is a great addition to the Civ IV stable. And who needs sleep anyway?
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite being a little on the easy side and not doing anything new for the genre, Wario Land: The Shake Dimension is a worthy addition in any platform game fan’s collection. There’s a variety of levels to play through, and the secondary challenges will keep you occupied for quite a while.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Despite a great presentation and being simply is fun to play, it's disappointing that even over 10 years, something hasn't been developed to rival its position as one of the best Kirby titles ever, especially when this could of been it instead.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Multiwinia makes most other RTS games look like bloated, honking walruses.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While its vulnerability to player population size sometimes takes a toll, Warhammer Online offers a skull-crackling good time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With excellent presentation, entertaining gameplay and a classic story, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is the lightsaber-wielding adventure we've long been waiting for.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crysis Warhead is a visual tour de force, an excellent shooter and, for the price, well worth purchasing.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Definitely enjoyable in its own way, but a camera that can't keep pace with the action and dated visuals means that this is one for fans of the series only.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even with Street Fighter IV currently being the best fighting game in the market, Battle Fantasia is still a solid fighting game that has some interesting Japanese RPG elements as well as fantastic visuals and art.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Unfortunately Clear Sky's myriad technical issues obscure a reasonably good game. Hopefully a series of patches will allow it to become fully realised, but as it currently stands, the game is far too filled with bugs to recommend.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A tighter and more interesting instalment than the first episode, and a step in the right direction for this oddball series.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A tighter and more interesting instalment than the first episode, and a step in the right direction for this oddball series.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    As a first attempt, TNA Impact! is a fun yet incredibly shallow showing for the little-wrestling-company-that-could. While the foundations are there for a potentially awesome sequel, this debut could definitely have used a bit more time in training.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NHL 09 is an outstanding hockey game. EA has delivered two truly new features to the genre, in the form of the EA Sports Hockey League and the Be A Pro mode, which have well and truly moved the goal posts. Or net, in this instance. Grab your controller and become a hockey legend today.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir is a worthy addition to the DS library. It’s great for quick pick up and play sessions, there’s a lot of replay value on offer, and it’s neatly presented. If you haven’t liked other Touch Generation titles however, then you need not apply.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Micro to macro, creation to community, Spore is a wonderfully imaginative and engaging experience. Don't expect great gameplay - instead, expect creativity you never knew you had, and a real attachment to the creatures in your virtual petrie dish.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    While it tries to capture the arcade fun of boxing titles of previous console generations, FaceBreaker doesn't deliver the knockout punch that was expected.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A missed chance to address the problems of the original. Battlemarch is simply more of the same thing that didn't really work first time around.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While a serviceable action RPG, Infinite Undiscovery seems like a developer experiment before their main project is due to hit.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    You will find that the action-packed explosion-fest that is Mercenaries 2 is kinda like a good action film: light on story, heavy on action and sure to keep a big, dopey grin on your face the entire time you play.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The last guy's sum is far greater than its rather simplistic parts, offering up yet another fun and entirely unique game for the PSN service.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A benchmark in downloadable content, even with all of its launch issues around online multiplayer.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Vesperia succeeds in providing a great and enjoyable action JRPG experience for the Xbox 360, but could have shaken off a few of the older, peskier genre conventions.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While it can't compare to the likes of Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport 2, Ferrari Challenge proves to be a satisfying drive for the fanatical Ferrari gamers out there.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Island of Happiness has some depth, but you'll have to get past the painful controls and lazy design to find it.

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