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
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Utterly intense, but ridiculously addictive at the same time, Pudding Panic's marriage of fear and food delivers a puzzler without comparison on iPhone.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Frustrating in all the right ways, this sophisticated head-scratcher is a must for puzzle nuts.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Luxor on the iPhone is everything we hoped it would be and more. It's currently the best marble-popper on the App Store.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With a simple play mechanic and beautiful retro presentation, A Long Way Home is big on atmosphere, small on gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A retro platformer that stands out from the crowds with its evocative presentation, exploration, and firm-but-fair controls.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Taking too much inspiration from other – much better – games, Infinite Dreams' shooter never rises to the quality of the titles it wishes it was, instead providing a bland but competent shmup.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Samantha Swift and The Hidden Roses of Athena is perfect for hidden object fans, although it's rather on the short side.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    One for fans of the film only as charismatic visuals are not enough to mask problematic controls and monotonous gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A little too complex to get into its stride, FishMoto nevertheless looks wondrous in motion, if you can stand to stick to its strict rule set.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    An atmospheric and good-looking twin-stick shooter that's saddled with crushingly linear downtime, a rubbish plot, and control issues.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid match-three puzzler saved by a recent update, Zoo Keeper DX Touch Edition would benefit greatly from a dash of innovation to help it stand out from the crowd.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    City of Wonder is a competent city-building social game that does not rely heavily on in-app purchases but is not one for the impatient.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Charm and challenge in a neat 22MB file that will sit on your PSP for a lifetime. While it's an unforgiving game in places, it largely overcomes this with a vibrant and intelligent design ethos.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cell Bound has the nucleus of a great puzzler, but the rush to introduce new ingredients contaminates this interesting experiment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Lacking cohesion and decent collision detection, Marvel Kapow! fails to land a decent blow.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With its endearing visuals, finger-friendly gameplay and stern challenge, Monster Soup proves to be an excellent iPhone puzzler. Only the lack of play options and that all-important multiplayer mode hold it back.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While it won't challenge seasoned puzzle gamers, Tic Toc Body Pop is a fun robot posing game and suitable for all ages.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Popstar Physics: Save Toshi 2 isn't pretty, but it sure is addictive.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While it sounds bare, Zynga's Hanging With Friends is a well-featured casual game that takes Hangman to new heights.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Jewels of the Ages is satisfying for a short while, but the lack of gameplay variety means boredom is not far off.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A throwaway bit of fluff that nonetheless entertains for every minute you play it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With charming cartoon visuals and pin-sharp controls, Rocket Bunnies is addictive, planet-tapping fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Beautiful but slim and unexciting, Hard Racing is a title you'll want to steer clear of.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The hand-drawn animation is superb but Dragon's Lair II doesn't offer anything new over its illustrious predecessor, and in fact feels like a less appealing game due to its nonsensical plot.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Slow and saddled with a frustrating interface, Companions has a lot to say, but only the most patient will want to listen.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Flick Golf Extreme! isn't a major departure from the original's arcade strokeplay, but the new locations and game mode are still a welcome addition to the formula.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Incredible Machine won't impress in the same fashion as when it was first released, but it still offers a decent collection of surreal physics puzzles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While the freemium model may deter some, Shadow Cities is MMORPG is good fun, and free to those who don't mind grinding.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With a host of new features and visual improvements, Galaga 30th Collection is an essential package for arcade fans, while the inclusion of Galaxian for free means that there is no excuse not to try it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A gloriously inventive combination of Nokia's Snake and Tron's light cycles, Hard Lines includes a dazzling variety of modes and provides weeks of entertainment for short-burst gamers and dedicated score-chasers alike.

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