Play UK's Scores

  • Games
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
    • 60 Metascore
    • 41 Critic Score
    It's as if Hydravision made a list of all that's tiresome about this genre then carefully made sure not one item on the list was left out of this game. Then added co-op to apologise for it. [Issue#157, p.91]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Another outing for Sonic that has moments of nostalgic brilliance; a brilliance that is sadly marred by some rather questionable tweaks to the gameplay and an annoying AI. [Issue#162, p.95]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of the movie, you could do worse. [Issue#187, p.74]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It's pretty much exactly as we expected. Though that's not a bad thing. [Issue#199, p.92]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Fun and funny, but lowbrow and unambitious on a creative and technical level. [Issue#192, p.84]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    A healthy, inoffensive slice of 2D platforming that no developers really bother with these days. Worth picking up if and when it's discounted. [Issue#215, p.85]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An excellent little racer. [Issue#200, p.103]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    It still plays a great game of hockey but in losing game modes and features that long-term players will miss, NHL 15 on PS4 is pretty hard to recommend to fans. [Issue#249, p.68]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Another PSN fumble, unfortunately. [Issue#188, p.87]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ugly, dated and very user-unfriendly. That it arrived in the office the same week as Battlefield: Bad Company only emphasised its inferiority. Bad Company may not be great value, but it is high quality and well tailored to the PS3. This is neither.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Slow, clunky, unresponsive, ugly, stupid and dated. [Issue#198, p.97]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 49 Critic Score
    Feels more like an expansion than a genuine innovation. [Issue#207, p.92]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It does look great and arguably has a certain gritty charm, but is severely let down by a combat system that is, frankly, not good enough. [Apr 2006, p.106]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Some people like a challenge but more people don't want to be bloody annoyed by a sticky cube that explodes. [Issue#153, p.84]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Airtight's debut is an interesting one. [Issue#188, p.78]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Forgettable at best and a massive step backwards for a series that recently impressed so much. [Issue#219, p.70]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    It makes you wish Harmonix would release the superb Dance Central on PS3. [Issue#201, p.94]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 46 Critic Score
    Boring to play. [Issue#185, p.83]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    A better FPS mode, gun and conversion would make a huge difference! [Issue#166, p.94]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The infinite weapons make Heatseeker more fun than "Ace Combat" and the 3D environment makes it less arcadey than After Burner, but it feels like Codemasters couldn't decide which way to take it, and as such Heetseeker sits uncomfortably on the fence. [Issue#153, p.74]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    A completely forgettable experience. [Issue 145, p.86]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The worst ending to a videogame ever and a mediocre start aren't enough to ruin one of the better shooters to emerge in years. Barker's influence is something that elevates Jericho, despite its problems, above many other FPSs. A gory treat. [Issue#159, p.80]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    If ever proof was needed that the next generation is in the games and not the console, this is it. [Issue#155, p.74]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Sadly it's a little too short with a lack of replay value, but you'd be hard pushed to find a title with better production values on the PSP. [Issue#156, p.85]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    It’s an entry-level arcade racer, with a range of fast and destructive events plus an open-world theme and a host of licensed vehicles. Need For Speed Undercover is fun and tailored to suit all tastes.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Not bad enough to be sent for instant, ruthless execution - but certainly not good enough to really bother with. [Issue#212, p.97]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    An engaging, if light, co-op platformer. [Issue#226, p.78]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Disappointingly averge and will only appeal to motorbike fanatics. [Issue#172, p.88]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Saw
    A pale imitation of a good survival-horror game. [Issue#186, p.83]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Horrible linearity. [Issue#146, p.90]
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