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For 6,041 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 31% higher than the average critic
  • 19% same as the average critic
  • 50% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 God of War: Chains of Olympus
Lowest review score: 10 Angels In The Sky
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,201 out of 6041
  2. Mixed: 3,486 out of 6041
  3. Negative: 354 out of 6041
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    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sonic CD
    A faultless conversion of what is arguably Sonic's most accomplished adventure, Sonic CD on the iPhone combines amazing presentation with a surprising degree of depth and playability. This peerless 2D platform escapade is a must for any self-respecting iPhone gamer.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Pokemon Rumble Blast
    If you're still catching them all in Pokemon Black/White, there's no reason to jump the gun with Super Rumble. Only fanatics need apply.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Venture Towns
    Kairosoft throws out another stonking management title, with Venture Towns satisfying our hunger for creativity, expansion, and depth.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Michael Jackson The Experience
    A slick port of a proven formula. Michael Jackson fans, of which there are many, will find much to enjoy.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Six-Guns
    In visual and gameplay terms, this freemium action title hits the bullseye, but the complete absence of any kind of storyline robs it of purpose.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Time Ducks
    Offering the right kind of ludic lunacy, Time Ducks is a wacky winner.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Boom Bugs
    Mired in mediocrity, Boom Bugs fails to excite.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bug Princess
    A manic game that requires performance enhancing drugs to keep up with it. We suspect it's an audition piece for The Last Starfighter.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Green Farm 2
    Green Farm 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but balanced in-app purchases and colourful graphics make it worth your while.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures
    The mini-games are just as fun as they've always been and the cute visuals have lost none of their charm, but Adventure mode is perfunctory and crudely made.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Football Manager Handheld 2012: US and Japan
    Still in a league of its own, the premier portable management sim is back and better than ever.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Osiris Legends
    It's a largely ambitious game, but Osiris is let down by its mindless combat, dull plot, appalling controls and spate of glitches. It's not worth the premium price tag by a long shot.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    FlickPig
    Prope's fast running action puzzler gets a lot right, however squiffy controls put a real dampener on the otherwise impressive porky proceedings.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Desert Zombie Last Stand
    Gore splattered and over the top, Desert Zombie: Last Stand is an enjoyable, clumsy waste of a couple of hours.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shine Runner
    A blend of arcade racing and sales negotiations, Shine Runner is an original experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Splishi Splashi
    Excellent gameplay and precise controls impress, but a skewed overarching structure means that Splishi Splashi is best enjoyed in small doses.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pushmo
    Move over Minesweeper, ta ta Tetris, leave it out Lemmings - Pullblox is the new puzzling gaming god in town.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham City: Lockdown
    Batman: Arkham City Lockdown adds its own spin to the Infinity Blade-styled action game and packs a meaty punch with its presentation, but it never quite takes flight.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Chrono Trigger
    Despite Square Enix's slovenly porting skills, none of Chrono Trigger's brilliance has been obscured in this rather lazy iOS port. Hours of riveting RPG entertainment await those of you willing to look past the fuzzy graphics and occasionally awkward controls.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Mini Motor Racing
    It might have a nice body kit and some go-faster stripes, but Mini Motor Racing drives more like an old banger than a sleek, sporty number.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    English Country Tune
    A fearsome test of your spatial awareness. For puzzling experts (and those with saintly patience) only.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    These Robotic Hearts of Mine
    Clever, inventive, and moving, this short but sweet puzzler is not soon forgotten.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario Kart 7
    The 3DS gains itself another must-have title – a solid combination of timeless racing and robust online multiplayer that will be enjoyed for years to come.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    RAVENMARK: Scourge of Estellion
    An engaging, polished, and deep strategy game with just a few niggles to dull the shine.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dizzy Prince of the Yolkfolk
    How do you like your eggs? We like 'em gently poached, with a side-order of platform action and lateral puzzles.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Bard's Tale
    This funny and entertaining take on the fantasy-RPG genre isn't without fault, but it manages to win you over regardless. A few hours in the hilarious company of The Bard is enough to make you question everything you know about RPG titles.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tetris (2011)
    Though it comes with a new subscription service, in truth Tetris is as addictive now as it ever was, and EA's latest manages to fuse old with new in what proves to be a welcome update.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Superman
    The lineage of lacklustre Superman games continues with this curiously dull and lifeless effort. The gameplay feels stale and lacks variety, making this a release that you should avoid like Kryptonite.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Clay's Reverie
    A great control scheme and cute concept, but teeth-gnashingly difficult. One for the masochists.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Recollection
    Recollection's rules are smart, sharp, and pleasingly unique. The Creed-themed campaign is very enjoyable, but prepare to pay out for booster packs if you want to compete online.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Professor Layton and the Last Specter
    Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call is more of the same great puzzling gameplay, but it's definitely starting to lose its appeal.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Judge Dredd vs. Zombies
    An incredibly tough game when you don't throw cash at it, Judge Dredd vs Zombies isn't worth the amount of money you have to spend to even the playing field.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies
    Some niggles with the controls and pricing aside, Call of Duty: Black Ops: Zombies is a fine port of the entertaining survival mode.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nutty Sam: Swing, Slide & Soar to Survive
    Nutty Sam is a decent three-star puzzler that's not nearly as charming as it seems to think it is.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    HOMERUN BATTLE 2
    Homerun Battle 2 strips baseball down to its essence and makes it fun for even non-sports fans.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Age of Zombies Anniversary
    Only minor improvements, but if you missed Age of Zombies the first time, this update is great fun in small doses.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Infinity Blade II
    A brutal, cyclical action RPG that builds on the foundations of its predecessor, Infinity Blade II is a showcase for everything that's right about sequels, but it's not the big leap forward that some might have been hoping for.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    SpyCorp
    SpyCorp looks and plays like a tweenie version of Metal Gear Solid, with vibrant production design and some brilliant gags. But the in-app purchase model is flawed and this detracts from the experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sea Stars
    An endless-runner in the Jetpack Joyride mould, Sea Stars's gameplay is solid and slick, but its reliance on in-app purchase sits uncomfortably with the game as a whole.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Box Cat
    A retro styled, arcade blast from the non-specific past, Box Cat is fun, frantic and well presented, but its progression system and repetition might not be to everyone's taste.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SpellTower
    A must-buy for word fiends, SpellTower is an uncommonly attractive and thoughtfully designed puzzler.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    W.E.L.D.E.R.
    It's certainly a challenge for Scrabble veterans, but with a lack of modes and a shortage of tension, W.E.L.D.E.R. struggles to stand out in a crowded genre of far better vocab games.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    RPM: Gymkhana Racing
    Imprecise controls and a lack of lasting challenge hamper this otherwise perfectly adequate translation of the sport it's named after.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
    The cheeky humour and robust brick-based action is still present in this latest LEGO game, but the magic of the earlier releases is beginning to fade, making for a game that's strictly for fans of the IP it's based on.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Major Mayhem
    A brash, bright shooter, Major Mayhem is a brilliant way to waste an hour. It's just a shame there isn't more to get your teeth into.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Sonic Generations
    With awful level design and just two hours of gameplay, Sonic Generations is not the return to form that we were hoping for.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tiny Journey
    A solid but entirely unremarkable puzzle game that does little to differentiate itself from the crowd.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of the Abyss
    Tales of the Abyss 3DS takes the original release and betters it, with great RPG action on-the-go.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Defiance
    It's not as extravagant, thrilling, or exciting as the main series it's based on, however frame rate and control issues aside, this is a good option for those who want a similar experience on the go.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Raccoon Rising
    A brilliantly built piece of platforming action, Raccoon Rising is definitely worth a look, even if you've never felt the need to fling an animal up a tree.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Where is My Heart?
    Bold, blocky, and beguiling, Bernhard Schulenburg's puzzle platformer is an indie gem, a beautiful concept executed upon spectacularly.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive!
    Creative souls will have a blast with Freakyforms's tools, while those looking for a game may find it a bit too simplistic and repetitive.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shinobi
    Only the hardcore need apply. Shinobi is tough as old boots, and if you have the patience to master its ways, you'll find a very satisfying platformer.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II
    Stylish battles and profoundly smart single-player content make BlazBlue a solid fighting experience, though people wanting to show off their skills may be served better elsewhere.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Extraction: Project Outbreak
    Slick and polished action-shooter. A little repetitive, but great fun when the different elements fit together.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Space Tripper
    Space Tripper attempts to resurrect the hard-as-nails coin-op blaster genre on the iPhone, but the tilt controls don't offer the degree of control required for such a uphill battle.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Snoopy's Street Fair
    Snoopy's Street Fair is a solid iOS freemium title that's hampered by its emphasis on grinding.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Gangstar Rio: City of Saints
    Half-hearted and without any direction to speak of, Gangstar Rio: City of Saints is evidence of little else than Grand Theft Auto's greatness, serving up a forgettable and muddled entry in the sandbox genre.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Oregon Trail: American Settler
    A well-constructed social freemium game, but one that becomes more awkward and less appealing as the game progresses.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Galaxy Pirate Adventure
    Proof that you should never judge a book by its cover, Galaxy Pirate Adventure's sumptuous visuals can't make up for its shallow, repetitive gameplay.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Evertales
    A tediously straightforward jump-and-thump. Its splendid presentation isn't enough to paper over its lack of variety.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Asteroids Gunner
    With polished presentation, responsive controls, and an entire universe of upgrades to explore, Asteroids Gunner successfully updates the classic concept and establishes itself as one of the finest twin-stick shooters on the App Store.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Junk Jack
    Junk Jack owes a significant debt to Minecraft but has a personality of its own. A worthy companion to the real thing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
    With staggering depth and surprising accessibility, Falcom have succeeded in making a traditional JRPG that both die-hard veterans and those uninitiated with the genre will love.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chocohero
    A well made blast of quick dodging fun, Chocohero lacks the balancing needed to make it a classic, but it's still worth picking up.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D Land
    Time to dust off that 3DS and let Mario do what he does best - Super Mario 3D Land is pure entertainment from start to finish.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Blueprint 3D
    Blueprint 3D is a magical marvel: more than just a bold experiment, it's also ridiculous good fun.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tetris Axis
    Still pining for some Tetris after all these years? Tetris 3DS is yet another great addition to the franchise, with tons of modes and exciting multiplayer action.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cosmonauts
    Cosmonauts takes the worn-out trajectory shooter genre and makes it feel fresh and new.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Token Empires
    A stealthily concealed puzzle game, Tiny Token Empires is a hybrid of the best sort, mixing together two styles of play to create something really intriguing.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EPOCH.
    A unique take on the third-person action genre with satisfyingly different touchscreen controls.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gem Keeper
    Gem Keeper's wonderful presentation and rock-solid fundamentals are undermined by a difficulty level that veers all over the place, but this is still a polished and enjoyable tower defence experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rubik's Race
    A buggy puzzler conversion, which doesn't live up to the majesty of the Rubik family crest.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Cosmic Cab
    Poor controls and curious track design stifle a compelling concept in this disappointing intergalactic racer.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Oh! Edo Towns
    A mediaeval marvel, brimming with virtual life and character. Minor conversion issues aside, Oh! Edo Towns is highly recommended.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ninja Pong
    An entertaining arcade game inspired by classics Pong and Breakout, no amount of charm can compensate for a lack of depth and long-term appeal.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aquaria
    A beautiful underwater adventure - the four-year wait was worth it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2 - Innocent Sin
    Persona 2 is at its best when it deviates from the cookie cutter design of JRPGs, yet it never quite strays far or often enough from these conventions, leaving a by-the-numbers adventure with just enough innovation to keep players hooked until the closing credits.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monster Burner
    Don't let the cuteness fool you: Monster Burner is a tough arcade puzzler.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dawn of Magic
    Dawn of Magic's nonsensical story, repetitive combat and awkward controls result in a sub-standard turn-based RPG that's unlikely to convert any new fans to the genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bring Me Down
    Bring Me Down uses the Unreal Engine to deliver a high standard of presentation and convincing physics, but the seemingly random nature of success undermines the enjoyment somewhat.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Poker Pals
    Poker Pals is an unusual, simple, and fun multiplayer title that hides a surprising amount of depth.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Russian Dancing Men
    A few tweaks and Russian Dancing Men could be the rhythm-action game to beat on iOS. As it stands, it's too flawed and frustrating to recommend.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    FlipShip
    FlipShip isn't the most original shooter, but genre fans will enjoy the ride.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Rearmed
    Great in theory, Assassin's Creed Rearmed is awkward and plodding in execution.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Riptide GP
    A promising concept that falls short of the finish line, sabotaged by tilt-screen tablet controls and lack of multiplayer functionality.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension
    Kids will love Phineas and Ferb, especially if they're into the TV show, but older gamers will see through its generic puzzle platforming.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shantae: Risky's Revenge
    A terrific port for this substantial side-scroller that comes highly recommended if you haven't played the DS original.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dark Incursion
    Dark Incursion is a promising game with smart combat and a wonderful style, but control issues, a small map, and a short playtime just make it feel incomplete.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Robo5
    Robo5's excellent presentation and challenging puzzles are undone by awkward and unresponsive controls.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation
    Modern Combat 3 is the best attempt at recreating Call of Duty on mobiles so far, but it still has a long way to go when it comes to the finer points of the FPS genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fara
    While not completely free of the flaws it highlights in other role-playing games, Fara's tongue-in-cheek humour cannot fail to evoke a smile from even the most stony-faced RPG player.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots
    While it adds a great new game mode, Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots doesn't quite have enough extra content to make it essential.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bike Baron
    It owes much to Trials HD, but Bike Baron is one of the most addictive iOS games around.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mage Gauntlet
    Simple but well-tuned fighting gameplay, combined with some great humour, make Mage Gauntlet worth conjuring onto your iPhone.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    FLIP RIDERS
    Flip Riders is a ferocious challenge, but rarely an enjoyable one.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Worms Crazy Golf
    A remarkably generous offering from Team17. Fun, playable, and stuffed to bursting point with content.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bring Me Sandwiches!!
    A well-crafted platformer with a neat central hook, Bring Me Sandwiches!! is another Adult Swim cracker.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Whale Trail
    A charming confection that's impossible not to like, with stellar production values and solid gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Starbase Orion
    Starbase Orion is a nice ode to old skool RTSs, but provides little guidance for novices.
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