Pocket Gamer UK's Scores

  • Games
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:
6042 game reviews
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A compelling world and well-crafted atmosphere makes Shardlight an enjoyable, if predictable, point-n-click.
    • 17 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    An absolute travesty of an experience that should never have been allowed onto the eShop in the first place.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's a lot to like here, and if you're a fan of gaming's past then you're going to lose a lot of your time in The Deep Paths.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Warlock's Tower offers satisfying puzzles crafted from a strong central mechanic and smart level design.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A bright and silly block breaker that's got a lot more going for it than a lot of its kin.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily a contender for the best game of all time. It's a mastercraft in both technical and game design, and one which we'll be talking about for many years to come.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Escapists may not be a perfect port but for its price it's a worthy addition to the mobile gamer's library.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Snipperclips is a joyously accessible, deceptively smart multiplayer treat, and a game that really sells the whole Switch philosophy.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There's a good idea here, but it loses its way too early on to really recommend.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Bomberman R offers the trademark multiplayer battling fun, but doesn't do anywhere near enough to justify the price tag.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FAST RMX is a solid arcade racer, with a gratifying sense of speed, excellent visuals, and an interesting phase mechanic ensuring you have plenty of fun. It's not quite a flawless experience though. Outside of Hero mode, it's all a bit basic, with no tricks to perform in the air, and tracks lacking the intricate design of Mario Kart or Wipeout.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mudd Masher has a solid idea at its core, but it doesn't do enough to build on it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliant dungeon crawler that just makes sense on mobile. Give it a try, give it a try right now.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Satisfying strategic depth and a diverse array of foes makes Tavern Guardians an excellent addition to the genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Whatever genre this sits under, we need more of it. It's fun, pretty, and simple in the best way.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is a brilliant story wrapped in a great game, and you should definitely give it a go.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ink Spotters' unique approach to the detective game suffers from severe flaws in execution.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Vampire: Prelude has a nice aesthetic, but its story is a little too confusing to follow without having to go back and read some things again.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There might not be much new mechanically here, but Djinn Caster has a setting that's likely to drag you in.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A throwback of the worst kind. Post Brutal is clunky, stupid, and only fun to laugh at.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Causality crafts challenging puzzles out of its clever time loop mechanics and colorful isometric aesthetic.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you've got the patience for it, Hidden Folks is a puzzler perfect for those who have an eye and ear for detail.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There's certainly roads, but the only insanity you'll find in Madness Road is the floaty controls and shallow gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A short, sharp shot of one-touch mobile gaming that does what it sets out to do pretty damn well.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A clever puzzler with an intriguing and gory package wrapped around it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Conceptually and artistically superb, Vikings: An Archer's Journey is an arrow that lands just shy of excellence.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Level With Me is an interesting take on the arcade genre, and it's worth trying out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    An action game that doesn't snap in the right way, and that's a real shame.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A smart platformer that's even more impressive when you rope in a friend.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A football game that starts off bright but then fades away after too short a time.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A golf game that strips a lot of things away, but manages to still hold the basic essence of the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A dull, repetitive, and not very clever game of managing and destroying a country.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There's nothing wrong with Swoopy Space, but there's nothing here that'll make you stick around for more than a few minutes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Solid writing and interesting sci-fi worlds balance out Voyageur's repetitive late game issues.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A casual RPG with plenty of strings to its bow that'll keep you playing if you're into that sort of thing.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A formulaic hack and slash action RPG that doesn't even manage to get that bit right.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Evil Factory is absolutely gorgeous, but even the best graphics can't forgive its virtual controls and poor writing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A thick and engaging shooter that does things its own way.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Beautiful, complex, and intriguing, The Frostrune is an experience not to be missed, so long as you're patient enough to take the journey.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's nothing new, but Sword Art Online: Memory Defrag is a solid, enjoyable hack-and-slash RPG for the anime fans.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    WWE: Champions has an interesting concept and pretty graphics, but it's not exactly a revelation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An interesting and effective narrative adventure that's definitely worth checking out.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A game that does things differently. And while it doesn't always work out, it's still worth some of your precious time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A sharp and engaging puzzler that does enough to keep you interested for a good long while.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It might not be the Fire Emblem game you wanted on mobile, but it's the one that we've got, and it's pretty solid.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A perfect game for any Yu-Gi-Oh! fan, but also a great entry point for those interested in Yu-Gi-Oh!, or even popular CCGs in general. In a crowded market, Yu-Gi-Oh! still manages to stand above the crowd.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite a potentially steep learning curve and light replayability, Super Gridland's unique approach is well worth checking out by fans of the genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A bright and big shooter with some interesting tactics to it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's light on content, but Sky Dancer is a strangely calming auto-runner with a gorgeous art style.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    DROP'd is an attractive high score-chaser but ultimately lacks content outside of beating a scattering of figures.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may be a little repetitive, but Red's Kingdom is a cracking puzzler with lots of extra elements to keep us going.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A good idea on paper, but simply too complex for mobile.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It might not be as hardcore as other JRPGs, but Atelier Shallie's bite-sized bursts of action are a great fit for the Vita.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VIII is a game that's one big nostalgic nod to the past, for better and for worse. Despite this, its vibrant world and memorable characters will pull you through to journey's end.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A sharp and entertaining mix of an endless runner, a puzzler, and a roguelike.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A really solid and engaging tower defence game, but not much more than that.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While some puzzles may frustrate, they don't detract from this adventure's charming presentation and atmosphere.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A playable and engaging bubble shooter with enough twists to keep you entertained.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A puzzler with a little more depth in the narrative department and a little less depth in the mechanics.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A solid MOBA brought to life by some excellent use of the Star Wars license.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid shooter that doesn't rock the boat, but will keep you entertained.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even with some control issues, Binding of Isaac's wealth of depth and secrets make it a must play for fans of roguelikes.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sonny is a well-rounded and challenging RPG with a little room for improvement.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    A boring game with little to offer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great sequel that recaptures all of the magic that made the original game so addictive.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's a solid idea at the centre of Breakout Ninja, and it's good enough that you'll come back for more.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A solid and enjoyable puzzling sort-of-shooter that bounces along with just the right speed.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An interesting looking snowy pinball experience that'll keep your flippers happy over the holidays
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a match-stuff puzzler. And that's sort of all there is to say about it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A neat mixture of mini-games that, if it had multiplayer, would be a must download.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A blast from Rockstar's past that has found a welcome new home on mobile.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A gory and sometimes glorious game of murder that's an incredible amount of fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A shooter with a decent amount of stodge to it, but not that much nutrition.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An interesting change of direction for the series that actually adds something to the genre it ends up in.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A pretty standard tapper, but one that does everything right.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A slow-paced casual company sim that's not without its charms.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A thrilling celebration of Mario's jump, packed with imagination and sharp level layouts. One of the best auto runners around.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It might not be the freshest game out there, but there's fun to be had with Z Buster's zombie slaughter.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A well presented port of an underrated entry in the Ace Attorney franchise, and one well worth investigating.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A gorgeous looking shooter that pushes the series into the modern mobile age.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great mix of RTS and midcore strategy that's well worth some of your attention.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A blast from Rockstar's past that has found a welcome new home on mobile.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Another smart, lovely platformer from one of the best developers working on mobile right now.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A sharp and engaging shooter that's not afraid to be tough as old boots.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A lengthy, story-heavy RPG that balances typical turn-based combat with a dark and engrossing tale.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great boardgame that plays with all the pace of the best mobile titles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A super smart, super engaging mix of a platformer and a puzzler that's well worth checking out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It takes a little getting used to, but Go Rally rewards your efforts with tight design and tons of fun.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It does a lot with a little, using its compact two-button control scheme to define its entire design, with spectacular results. If you are looking for a mobile platformer to sink your teeth into, this is it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you've got neither the space nor the time for FM Touch, Football Manager Mobile 2017 is a great option.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An entertaining platformer, but one that isn't as engaging as its predecessors.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It lacks the complexity and strategy of a true MOBA, but Titan Brawl makes a valiant effort of making the genre mobile-friendly.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Steamworld Heist excels at what initially seems like a potential weakness, removing a dimension from the typical 3D battlefields of XCOM and similar games. But its brand of 2D tactics only makes positioning, smart strategy, finding effective synergies between weapons and classes, that much more crucial and satisfying when you survive against overwhelming odds.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Impressive on every level, strategy and tactics, scale and presentation, despite the odd rough edge from porting.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A shiny and well put together driving sim that captures F1 pretty damn perfectly.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Convoluted and grind-focused, Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization will alienate newcomers and potentially bore old fans.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sun and Moon is another winning adventure with good ideas and oodles of charm, but a focus on making everything easier just robs the game of any real challenge or tension.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sun and Moon is another winning adventure with good ideas and oodles of charm, but a focus on making everything easier just robs the game of any real challenge or tension.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A unique blend of genres hurt by frustrating physics and other issues.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As cute as it is infuriating, Nekosan rewards dedicated players with elegantly designed levels and one-more-go gameplay.

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