PC PowerPlay's Scores
- Games
For 976 reviews, this publication has graded:
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40% higher than the average critic
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5% same as the average critic
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55% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.7 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
| Highest review score: | The Witcher: Enhanced Edition | |
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| Lowest review score: | Infestation: Survivor Stories (The War Z) |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 438 out of 976
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Mixed: 464 out of 976
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Negative: 74 out of 976
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Intricate detail and strategy make for an excellent value release for the serious war-gamer. [Sept 2011, p.62]- PC PowerPlay
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It's a fitting coda to the "Colonial America" story arc that should satisfy hardcore fans. [May 2015, p.68]- PC PowerPlay
Posted May 3, 2015 -
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A loving celebration of bullet-hell, which relishes its intricate perfection without the distraction of a whole game's worth of content. [Sept 2011, p.63]- PC PowerPlay
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Still the best Eastern MMO available for a Western audience. [Jan 2010, p.62]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Dec 30, 2010 -
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An able-bodied RPG in the land of bland, but one hardly worthy of the Gothic name. [Issue#185, p.64]- PC PowerPlay
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Wholesome adventure fun for Threepheads and newcomers alike. [Oct 2009, p.78]- PC PowerPlay
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Still an excellent rendition of a niche strategy board game, but AI problems indicate there's still a way to go. [Jan 2010, p.66]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Dec 30, 2010 -
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A mostly triumphant return to form for this unique series. [July 2013, p.86]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Jun 23, 2013 -
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Full of promise, but let down by unfortunate control and balance issues. [Mar 2010, p.73]- PC PowerPlay
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A very basic adventure game, but more than capable of planting a big dumb grin on your face for its duration. [June 2012, p.64]- PC PowerPlay
- Posted May 30, 2012
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A quick, occasionally funny, RPG piss-take, and a welcome diversion for a few nights' gaming. [Jan 2010, p.69]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Dec 30, 2010 -
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A surprisingly rich survival horror game that doesn't try to frighten you so much as leave you feeling slightly uneasy. [June 2012, p.65]- PC PowerPlay
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For now, though, Bohemia's opus is a boy that would be king; the potential is there, but it's just not ready yet. [Oct 2009, p.70]- PC PowerPlay
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Far from a perfect sim, but as a commentary on the industry we follow and love, it's enough to give you pause for thought. [July 2013, p.90]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Jun 23, 2013 -
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A pure distillation of old-school gameplay, decanted into a laser-cut crystal goblet of 21st Century awesome. [June 2012, p.66]- PC PowerPlay
- Posted May 30, 2012
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Drifting Lands is a genuinely fun shooter/RPG hybrid brought down by a forgettable story and repetitive structure. [Issue#264, p.68]- PC PowerPlay
- Posted Aug 17, 2017
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Overall, Grid is an impressive racer, slick enough to forgive its obvious console origins and deep enough to forgive the frustrating AI. [Aug 2008, p.59]- PC PowerPlay
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An excellent free-to-play game, but a less than stellar paid experience. Definitely worth the download, but not worth your cash. [Nov 2011, p.44]- PC PowerPlay
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- Posted Feb 15, 2017
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Gorgeous presentation and clever level design are only held back by mild control issues. [July 2010, p.61]- PC PowerPlay
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Admirable, but maybe not lovable. Requires stubborn determination on the part of the player. Then it's rewarding. [Nov 2011, p.50]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Oct 3, 2011 -
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Innovative tactical RPG that rates higher on iOS coz it's cheaper. [Issue#264, p.70]- PC PowerPlay
- Posted Aug 17, 2017
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If you're into twitchy, fast-paced multiplayer shooters, Altitude might just be worth a look. [Mar 2010, p.75]- PC PowerPlay
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Incredible potential squandered by a focus on action and dull quest design. Still a decent romp in co-op, but it could have been so much more. [Nov 2011, p.54]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Oct 3, 2011 -
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A game of grand ideas, then, if not grand strategy. There is a core here that deserves further exploration. [Aug 2013, p.83]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Aug 1, 2013 -
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A harrowing, relentlessly grim tale let down by workmanlike combat and puzzles. [Issue#266, p.58]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Oct 8, 2017 -
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There are some strong gameplay elements in Watch Dogs, but overall it's merely an adequate open world game. [July 2014, p.46]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Jun 29, 2014 -
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Before it resorts to some rather cliched horror tropes, Observer is a gritty, oppressive cyberpunk nightmare. [Issue#266, p.60]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Oct 8, 2017 -
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Hardcore tank combat clashes with a casual business model, ensuring only the most dedicated tread-heads will get the best experience. [Nov 2011, p.60]- PC PowerPlay
Posted Oct 3, 2011