PlayStation Universe's Scores

  • Games
For 3,466 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 64% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 29% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.1 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 The Talos Principle 2
Lowest review score: 5 Little Adventure on the Prairie
Score distribution:
3467 game reviews
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Killzone 3 is one of the best PS3 exclusives, and with local co-op, brutal melee combat, and an enormously deep multiplayer mode, it's clear that Guerrilla Games really appreciates its fans. Buy this game as soon as you can.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Survival Horror has never been so thrilling.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Mindjack's shtick, the ability to hack an opponent to fight on your side, is not interesting enough to overlook its dreadful cover and combat systems, boring characters, unresponsive AI, and bland level design. Its only saving grace is its unique multiplayer component that allows you to hack into someone else's game to cause all sorts of trouble.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    DC Universe Online is certainly brimming with potential, but until Sony irons out some of the kinks, the various bugs and server issues prevent it from being the triple-A console MMO experience we've been craving all this time.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sackboy returns in a sequel worthy of the name LittleBigPlanet. An enormous toolbox for a would-be level designer and new devices like the controlinator make LittleBigPlanet 2 the absolute gold standard for PlayStation's Play, Create, Share motto.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 2 is a stunning experience from start to finish, and with a third game due out later this year, there's never been a better time to make the transition to BioWare's sprawling sci-fi extravaganza.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For $3.99, how can you afford not to find out why over 50 million people have downloaded Angry Birds?
    • 50 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Meet the strict criteria for set-up and calibration and you might enjoy the novelty of seeing yourself kicking ass on screen, but you'll still have to battle with the controls just as much as you will against the bad guys.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The stories and voice acting in CSI: Fatal Conspiracy are great, but the actual gameplay falls short.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Rock Band 3 is quite possibly the most successful music game ever. It keeps the old Rock Band formula wholly intact, and adds upon it a whole new layer of gameplay that carefully leads you across the slow, rickety bridge from simple imitation to real creation.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Splatterhouse falls short of classic brawler status, but there's still fun to be had out of dishing out handjobs and experimenting with the range of grisly moves on offer.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Great fun, but dancing feels tacked onto the established SingStar experience rather than a complete standalone dance package.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shaun White Skateboarding tries valiantly to inspire players by allowing them to transform grey settings into colorful scenes, but the mediocre gameplay, boring quests, and poor visuals ultimately leaves things feeling decidedly uninspired.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite some repetitive combat and unresponsive controls, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom's evocative visuals, epic bosses and neat puzzles provide more than enough reason to witness the relationship between a thief and a giant magical oaf slowly flourish.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Rocky Balboa you're not. The Fight: Lights Out is a sluggish game of boxing with less than impressive Move controls.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    EA Sports Active 2 is a complete workout package filled with 68 different and diverse exercises, all designed to get you off the couch and moving. If you want your PS3 to aid in your fitness regime, this is easily the best solution.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With its high production values, Dead Nation is a great advertisement for what can be achieved on PSN. This stylish zombie shooter rarely slows down in pace and gets the basics spot-on.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit speeds past the arcade-racing competition with its deeply connected Autolog system, breathtaking visuals, and the thrill that comes with driving exotic cars at 200 mph while chasing, or escaping, your fellow racers.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A must-play game for fans of the Tron Universe, though even they may become frustrated with some of the clunky parkour gameplay and repetitive battles.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While overly familiar, Black Ops offers a compelling package of intense multiplayer action and a gripping single-player campaign that will ensure fans have plenty to do until next year's iteration.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While GT5 could have done with more time, incredibly, to iron out a few of the kinks, there's so much quality on the track and so much to do off it that you'll easily forgive its shortcomings and revel in its successes -- of which there are many.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NBA Jam arrives on PS3 with a swanky HD makeover and modern players, though the lack of any new compelling gameplay features makes it a little hard to justify the $50 price tag.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    With poor visuals, flawed gameplay and a narrative that fails to adhere closely to the source material, Deathly Hallows Part 1 is a colossal disappointment for gamers and Harry Potter aficionados' alike.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It's a measure of how great a game is that you have to fish around for something to say that is even remotely negative.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blood Stone puts the world's favorite spy in a series of action and chase sequences that are exhilarating, but sadly they aren't enough to save this otherwise flat title.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Undead Nightmare is a thrilling and entertaining addition to one of 2010's biggest games. With an all-new story that introduces zombies to the open-world Wild West, two new multiplayer modes, and more brilliant voice acting and dialogue, this is a must have for any RDR fan.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    God of War: Ghost of Sparta is the best game on the PSP, pushing the boundaries of a handheld device with breathtaking graphics, a striking story, and enough combat to keep your thumbs busy for many hours.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Shoot offers mild entertainment in a quick arcade-style shooter package, but it is ultimately lacking in so many areas it is hard to justify the price tag.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DJ Hero 2 adds a thick coat of polish to an already brilliant original, and as a result is the best music game on the market for those looking for something a little unique.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fallout: New Vegas needed more time in the oven to work out all the kinks and bugs, but it is still a terrific experience for anyone interested in re-experiencing one of the greatest action-RPG series of our time.

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