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 Tomb Raider
Lowest review score: 10 Angels In The Sky
Score distribution:
6042 game reviews
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Twitch gamers will need to look elsewhere for their kicks, but anyone who can enjoy a fantastically paced story of childhood will adore the exploits of Sohta and the gang.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Inventive, addictive, and eminently playable, Hermit Crab in Space plays to the PS Vita's strengths.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A relentless shooter with a colorful aesthetic and screen-filling shmup action.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A bright and entertaining endless-runner that gets the formula down perfectly, Outland Games is well worth some of your time.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An engaging, challenging, and terrific blend of different puzzle elements, marred only by uninspired presentation and harsh unlocking process.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Good-looking and instantly accessible, Icebreaker Hockey will be another smash hit for NaturalMotion.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even if the combat mechanics aren't alive and kicking, with its inventive puzzles and unique sense of style the body of Dead Head Fred offers an experience PSP owners shouldn't miss.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Simple strategies blossom into complex interweaving solutions in this challenging puzzle game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Laughing Jackal's latest offers challenge and depth in its mechanics, bottling the chaos of a zombie outbreak in a smartly designed puzzler.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's got a lot of tanks in it, but right now not that many players.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A solid and entertaining match-things puzzler with surprising depth, You Must Build A Boat is well worth a look.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An overall enjoyable, authentic experience for both the longtime football gamer and new one whether it's on iOS, Android, or now on the Switch. The satisfying gameplay with Switch controls combined with the off-field strategy essentially makes Retro Bowl a 2-in-1 package even with the lack of defensive play. It's a great nod to the games of yesteryear while still quenching the thirst of the modern sports gamer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Indigo Lake surprises by being a genuinely scary and atmospheric adventure-puzzler, as well as by incorporating effective first-person controls.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of the Abyss 3DS takes the original release and betters it, with great RPG action on-the-go.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Kreator might never set the world on fire, especially what with its lack of content, but if you're looking for something relaxing to do for five minutes every day, and you've no interest in meditation or mindfulness exercises, then it's a worthwhile download.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    High quality presentation, an intriguingly deep alliance system, and plenty of options for tactical play make Galaxy on Fire - Alliances a superb take on the strategy management genre.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite the occasional stutters, Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder is a uniquely enjoyable game that will test your creativity from start to finish.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    By borrowing heavily from video game racing's arcade foundations, Stunt Wheels manages to be a fresh and relevant little mobile racer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A bright, sharp 2D platformer that's brimming with diversions and exciting set pieces.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Some of the best family-friendly gaming seen in the past decade, all gathered together in one affordable iOS package. Controls aside, there is no conflict.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bushido Bear is a fair and generally well-balanced game with unexpected appeal, yet it lacks that little something extra to keep you playing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Clever, polished, and perfectly tuned to keep you hooked, Zombie Gunship is another iPhone time-destroyer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A gory and often funny little strategy game, Infectonator is an interesting addition to the already stuffed zombie genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Top marks for creativity: Glyph Quest is beautiful to behold and some of its systems of play are intriguingly deep, even if its base play isn't that inventive.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Calling to mind the old-fashioned ball-and-hole handheld puzzles of yesterday, GridBlock offers plenty of challenge and uses the freemium model to excellent effect, allowing you to try before you buy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The quality of the original game still shines through, and thanks to some inventive controls and screen modes, Pinball Fantasies retains its position as one of the finest pinball simulators ever made.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A game so packed full of hate and anguish it's almost impossible not to recommend it. Trambo is a wonderful slice of rock-hard rage.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's the kind of game that's perfectly suited to the unique attributes of the DS, and it'll comprehensively while away a long journey or a lazy holiday much as a good book would.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles is an embarrassment of riches, packed with content and depth. But it feels like a squeeze, rather than a natural fit, on Nintendo 3DS.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A familiar-looking puzzle game that gives you the chance to create your own characters and levels while delivering solid puzzles to solve.

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