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
    • tbd Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Monster Jam isn't an overly bad game, it just doesn't do anything to differentiate itself from other racers - there are a few flaws which result in an average game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The surprisingly deep combat, impressive AI, immersive cut-scenes, lack of loading and smooth frame rate combine to deliver not only one of the PlayStation 3's best games yet, but one of the best games yet this generation.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity should please fans of the series, but everyone else will find its generic gameplay dull and repetitive.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you intend to play with friends and family, Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 is a great title to add to your collection. If you intend to go solo, then the experience isn’t so great.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    ProStreet isn't a fundamentally bad game, it's just very different to what Need for Speed fans are used to. If you stick with the game there is still plenty of enjoyment to be had, but the game just isn't as fun as previous Need for Speed titles.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Not particularly sure why this game is valued at AU$49, since it is such a simplified game that barely holds any substance compared to newer and similarly priced games.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    An engrossing story and above-average presentation. However, flawed gameplay elements make the game less enjoyable then it should be.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the better experiences of 2007 and one of the few to genuinely deliver something of a 'new' experience.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 fixes a few of the problems from the 2007 game, but there are still a number of serious issues yet to be addressed. It's still a lot of fun, though.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Umbrella Chronicles should satisfy anyone looking for a solid light gun game, though some fans might be a little disappointed with its brevity.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Sonic games used to be about speed and fun, but Sonic Rivals 2 offers neither.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A good port of one of last years best portable games. Still probably best in handheld form, but nice on a TV as well.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A functional but unappealing cash-in.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's not without charm, and the obsessive might get some joy from unlocking everything within the game, but the fundamentally shallow gameplay will, sooner rather than later, reduce Cooking Mama 2 to a chore.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rise of Kurnak adds some new incentives for fresh players to pick up the Everquest habit and also has plenty of new gameplay for those that were running out of things to do in world of Norrath.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Super Mario Galaxy is without doubt the finest game Nintendo have produced this decade - endorsements don’t come much stronger than that.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command on the PSP just pips the DS version but regardless of some solid ideas and implementations, it's still a missed opportunity.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimate Mortal Kombat isn't quite the Ultimate collection of Mortal Kombat games but is still a lot of fun and is a game that Mortal Kombat fans should definitely pick up.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Word Puzzle isn't a terrible game, and at 400 points it might have been OK. At 800 points though, it's basically a rip-off, and word-searches have been done much better before.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Climax has delivered a title deserving of the Silent Hill name, but the experience may be a little too brief or frustrating for some players.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    With some interesting and fun gameplay ideas, Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War is worth playing for fans of this style of game. Unfortunately, its undeniable flaws will keep it from becoming the success it could have been.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Empire Earth III ultimately proves to be a predictable, tired, uninspired lump of a game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a wealth of options and a large variety of mini-games, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Game is a great partnership for the former rivals.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you've played the previous two titles then this may be worth skipping but if not then here is your chance to get two of the most enjoyable games released in the past two years.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's big, it's loud and... it's a bit dull. A ginormous RTS feast that will prove to be indigestible for most.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Power Rangers: Super Legends is a generic beat-‘em-up. The game’s AI is limited, and there are only a few redeemable features. Unless you’re a die-hard fan, then there is little on offer for you to enjoy.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite a few minor issues, polished visuals and solid gameplay make SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike a fun and entertaining game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A respectable debut for the series on the Xbox 360, the buzzers are wireless, it's a shame about the number of questions but Scene It? is definitely a game that will get the casual gamer involved this Christmas.

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