Play UK's Scores

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For 1,561 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 51% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Lowest review score: 5 Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta
Score distribution:
1561 game reviews
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    • 78 Critic Score
    A short but intense flash of arcade brilliance. [Issue#205, p.94]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    High price aside, Zuma is nevertheless a great puzzler that has you stopping a line of multicolored marbles before they reach the exit found on each stage's path. [Issue#182, p.83]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Great fun in small doses, but the missions soon become a bit of a grind and as such your enjoyment is restricted to short bursts. [Issue#211, p.99]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    But the fact that it is no more than an aesthetic update hurts. [Issue#163, p.82]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Engrossing. [Issue#185, p.79]
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The continuing saga of everyone's favourite terrible cop has been a long time coming. Maybe too long. It's not bad by any means; there are moments of high-fiving, air-punching joy here. The trouble is it's both as eloquent and repetitive as its lead. Moments of glory clash with irritating, baffling design decisions to ensure that Max Payne 3 isn't quite the sequel we all hoped for. Brilliant in places, utterly frustrating in others.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It can be so fluid and so slick at times, but by God, it's so bloody annoying sometimes. [Issue#163, p.87]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Harder than a cage fighter on Viagra. [Issue#213, p.97]
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Fans will love it. [Issue#187, p.79]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It sounds better than it looks, but it's an accessible experience. [Issue#250, p.52]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    There's no denying that Call of Duty 3 uses the PS3's considerable power to spectacular and dramatic effect, but this just makes it an even bigger shame that it so often gets so many of the basics so very wrong. [Issue 148, p.72]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It's a no-brainer for fans of the series, but noobs will struggle even with the low-end missions for at least a few hours. Be patient because investing time in tutorials and online guides yields a very worthwhile game. [Issue#181, p.77]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A better treatment than Aerosmith or AC/DC but still way short of the tributes paid to Metallica and The Beatles. [Issue#194, p.92]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Those wanting a burst of nostalgia will love this but it's a bit too old to grab most modern gamers. [Issue#217, p.81]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The lack of online play is absolutely unforgivable. [Issue#197, p.103]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Rote it may be in many regards, but an involving, tactical and – most importantly – welcome battle system makes Tales Of Graces f stand out from the me-too crowd of JRPGs. Imperfect, certainly not for everyone, but good fun.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A fair remaster of a classic, Resident Evil is a game that holds up pretty well, but one that those not nostalgic enough likely won't enjoy as much as returning STARS veterans will. [Issue#253, p.64]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A comparatively shallow RPG, but fun and accessible. [Issue#198, p.94]
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Enough to keep players entertained for a couple of hours at a time. [Issue#199, p.94]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A well-put together, if not very polished effort. [Issue#190, p.71]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    We expect a little bit more from a next-gen game. [Issue#238, p.72]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It still runs on pretty much the same clunky fight engine that it had for years. [Issue#185, p.74]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Sorcery is fun and uses motion control in a way that doesn't make you want to claw your eyes out. It's shallow and short, though. [Issue#219, p.76]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Apocalypse's racing feels like it's received less attention than creating spectacle, but the focus on track deformation is exhilarating and fun nevertheless. [Issue#203, p.84]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Resistance: Retribution comes off feeling like it’s stuck between the PS3 and PSP, not knowing which way to go. Get past its faults and there is some solid shooting to be had, but we can’t help but wonder what it could have been.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Unashamedly dated, but still surprisingly addictive and good fun if Warriors games are your bag. [Issue#198, p.95]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Yes it's an extremely solid racer, and yes it does a good job at emulating the original 360 game, but ultimately, there are far better racers available. [Issue # 149, p.86]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It's good to see the KOF series back on track. [Issue#213, p.93]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    All this obsessive tinkering smacks of desperation. [Issue 148, p.71]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    There's so little here for anyone who's played the previous versions, but a lot for those who haven't. [Issue#160, p.97]
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