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
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    • 90 Critic Score
    There's so much to like in Cally's Caves 4 that it's difficult to find fault with it. Yes, it's tough, yes it's frustrating in places, but the whole time you're playing you're likely to have a huge grin on your face. If you're a fan of the series, or of old-school platformers in general, then do yourself a favour and pick this one up straight away.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best Final Fantasy games, now with high definition visuals.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall, Into the Breach is a truly stunning strategy game, and it's right at home on Switch. With just three units to control and short matches to contend with, it's easy to pick up and play wherever you are. The strategy mechanics are absolutely sublime, and the shift from outright victory being your objective to simply scraping by will have you scratching your head and questioning every decision. It can be tough going at times, both mentally and due to its high difficulty, but if you invest some time and energy into the game, you're going to get a lot out of it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Campfire Cooking is not only visually striking, it's also relaxing, endearing, addictive, and offers up a real variety of challenging puzzles to enjoy.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Indeed, it's somewhat ironic that only now, with the integration of Wi-Fi, Pokémon has become the community game it's always pretended to be. Casting a retrospective eye upon the series, it would appear that every game since the series started in 1995 has just been a level up. This, finally, is the real deal. [JPN Import]
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    • 90 Critic Score
    There are games out there that are maybes, but Starman is a definitely. It might be a little short, it might be a little slow, and it might be a little annoying in places, but when it gets things right it gets them so very right. Take your time with it, have a sit down and make a brew. By the end you'll have played through something that's really rather impressive.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A hugely entertaining shooter that works brilliantly on touchscreen, Neon Shadow is a must-buy for anyone who likes a blast.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Pineapple: A Bitter Sweet Revenge can be played in an evening, giving you a new take on a viral Reddit story, that comes with its own message. It's also fantastic in the level of polish, providing for a very fun game to play.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Streets of Rage 4 is a faithful sequel to a hit beat 'em up franchise that still manages to shine even after two decades. The mobile version will supposedly introduce multiplayer functions in a later update for free, but until then, you can rid those streets of rage alone without assists and still have a lot of fun - just remember to keep an eye out for those whole chickens someone keeps leaving behind trash cans for some reason.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Highly polished, finely-tuned, practically flawless - and that's just the golf balls. Open Tee 2 delivers the best portable golf game ever exclusively to PSP. Robust multiplayer tops a long list of reasons to pick up this hole-in-one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliant little skating game, Penny Time is a hugely entertaining title that anyone can enjoy.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a gorgeous, amusing, and challenging turn-based strategy that's easily the best exclusive on Nintendo Switch so far. I'm just as surprised as you are.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliantly put together arcade racing package, Asphalt 8: Airborne is every bit as exciting as you might have hoped.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best thing to happen to Pinball since Tommy, Momonga is a unique game that has plenty of staying power.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Charm and originality waft through the air like the rhythmic beats of its fantastic gameplay - Patapon is as close as you can get to portable pleasure without an 'adults only' rating.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Tales of the Mirror is one of those games that will captivate you within the first 5 minutes, and will only build that up the more you play. Everything is perfect from an audio and graphic point of view, and when it comes to the narrative, you're in for a treat.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    Klei's hybrid of cyberpunk sneaking and turn-based tactics is a must-play for fans of the stealth genre.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Impressive on every level, strategy and tactics, scale and presentation, despite the odd rough edge from porting.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Clash of Heroes is a monstrous RPG with beautiful graphics; a suite of multiplayer modes; and some of the most smart and addictive battles around.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a brilliantly inventive 2D platformer that deserves to be considered alongside Nintendo's best.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The battle between flora and undead fauna remains as fun as ever in this accomplished iPhone and iPod touch version.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A bright and brash arcade racer that looks stunning, and has the racing chops to back it up.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While it might draw comparisons with No Man's Sky, Morphite heads out in its own direction, and it works much better.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliant game that's full to bursting with bright ideas and new ways to play.
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    • 90 Critic Score
    A brilliantly paced and balanced RPG experience that feels nostalgic and innovative at the same time.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A razor-edged, bite-sized platforming experience of the highest calibre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Desta: The Memories Between is a dodgeball-like turn-based strategy game set in personal dreams where you really need to plan each move.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SteamWorld Dig 2 is a fantastic addition to the franchise which uses everything we loved about the first game and builds on it, whilst also taking into account what fans have asked for. It's strategic, exciting, fun, utterly enjoyable, and a must-have for the average Switch owner. Whether you've played the first game or not, you'll have a blast with this one.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Saving the planet has never been more scientific, rewarding, educational, and strategic than Terra Nil as you try to interpret certain requirements.
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    The full beauty of Spiritfarer with all its management and social adventure fits neatly in your phone, just be prepared to do a lot of running back-and-forth. [Early Access Provisional Score = 90]

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