Pocket Gamer UK's Scores

  • Games
For 6,047 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 Meg's Monster
Lowest review score: 10 Kick-Ass: The Game
Score distribution:
6048 game reviews
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A perfect game for those who can handle a lot of reading and absorb lore (there will be tests), and the best advert for the Glorantha setting that anybody could ask for.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Usagi Shima is a cosy bunny-collecting game where you decorate your island in hopes of attracting bunnies to come play with you. The lovely visuals complement the relaxing gameplay loop perfectly, and if you're looking for a way to de-stress after work, these adorable bunnies have you covered.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unpacking does a great job of engaging players with its simple mechanics and short but meaningful story. The mobile port may not be the best way to enjoy the title though, but if you can get past the clunky controls, it's bound to be a unique experience with a pretty feel-good ending to boot.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BRIXITY is Devsisters focusing entirely on the idea of building a city while restoring the earth with quick processes but long buildups.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Lost in Play is an aptly titled point-and-click game that's wrapped nicely with gorgeous animations and a lovely story. The puzzles have just the right amount of difficulty without any dialogue, and the game is well-paced at just under 4 hours. It perfectly captures the beauty and wonder of imagination, and reminds us all that when you've got a childlike heart, anything is possible.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    A unique spin on the roguelike deckbuilding genre full of well thought out ideas and an addicting gameplay loop.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Oxenfree II: Lost Signals expands on the creepy sound-based universe of the first game through a new perspective and a very slow pace.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arena Breakout is an absolute joy to play, and I have no doubt that when there are more humans playing it will be incredibly good fun. However, it is so noticeably dragged down by the pitiful AI. The Covert Mode Op is the perfect solution to collect equipment with low risk, but there is no need for the bots to be this bad. If MoreFun adjusts its AI to be moderately challenging, then Arena Breakout is going to be a force to be reckoned with.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Teeny Tiny Town is a puzzling affair about bringing a town to life with creative moves and combinations using a lot of repeat pieces.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cutting straight to the chase, Legacy 4: Tomb of Secrets is an equal brain cracker of a game and lived up to expectations as a promising sequel. Without sounding too much like a generic corporate-ish shill, David blessed us ruin maniacs with a game with countless hours of puzzle thwacking in an immersive environment. Nothing could top the sheer enjoyment you can get at a steal at $2.99.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In a world overrun with zombies, look to the horizon for a new Undawn and a new beginning for the community, your home, and sometimes zombies.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's a treat for both fans of thriller detective and pixel graphics work. For sure, it's certainly a good short story you can chew through during your leisure time. All the more made enjoyable by its high replay value as multiple endings are waiting to be discovered.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An expansive top-down isometric 3D RPG with evil forces to fight, repeating heroic abilities to unleash, and loot to gather provided your device and internet can take it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You're being called on a Mighty Quest Rogue Palace to venture into an everchanging dungeon of the mind with loot to run through and familiar mobs that you'll see a lot.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is a live-action mystery adventure where you'll have to solve murders to piece together a centuries-old case. The narrative is incredibly intriguing, but it can be a huge slog to get there especially for an on-the-go gamer. Be sure you've got the patience to power through if you're looking to get into this game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As the game places a strong focus on progress, you can grow cities under your jurisdiction into major terminals and gradually unlock new trains. Following the wave of industrialisation, you can also see many innovative industries springing up, their potential lying in wait to be tapped into.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Bricktales is a unique puzzle adventure that puts building with bricks front and centre. The charming characters and the lighthearted story stay true to the LEGO standard, but perhaps it does so with the building mechanics way too accurately. Building with bricks can be frustrating if you don't have a particular skill set, but if anything else, the controls do truly feel extremely optimised for mobile.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bouncing puzzles will send your balls everywhere, but Roundgaurd has you sending heroes all over while fighting monsters, getting rich, and hoping luck is on your side.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Meat Boy Forever returns in a more suitable format as a mobile endless runner with short challenging levels and strong gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Learn some survival and maintenance basics while trying to establish a thriving society in the wilderness for low-poly mannequin people.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As a die-hard Megaman Zero and X series fan, I could not help but get hit by nostalgic pangs due to the abundance of similar elements. I had a fun blast with it, and certainly, this sentiment will be shared between hardcore platformers and casuals alike. Its ambient environment, the character cast, challenging platforming, responsive controls, and entertaining boss fights all make for a stellar experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    How We Know We're Alive is an hour-long narrative journey that tells the story of two estranged best friends with a melancholy mood. The visuals and soundtrack are superb, and while it's not the most gameplay-heavy game out there, it's indeed a powerful reminder of, as the title suggests, how we know we're alive.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Punch Kick Duck is a lovely 3D action beat 'em up with a unique rock-paper-scissors mechanic and adorable visuals. Its simple premise might just make you underestimate the game's difficulty, but if you're looking for a twist to your typical side-scrolling brawler, then a duck with a penchant for fisticuffs might just be your cup of tea.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Eversoul is a visually stunning gacha RPG with beautiful characters and even more beautiful animations. It has everything you need in an idle game on mobile, and while I'm not entirely sure it has enough of an appeal to make new players stay, it's still worth giving a go as your mileage may vary - it's free-to-play, after all.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Iffy free-to-play model aside, Ultimate Sackboy is merely a competent runner that could use a lot more variety to keep things interesting. It's a beautiful-looking game but lacks much substance to keep me coming back. With future seasons and updates planned, this might improve, but for now, it remains okay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ten Dates is an incredibly entertaining romp into the civilized savagery of the dating world, and the replayability is just off the charts. You can even "collect" scenes for each person if you're a bit of a completionist, and each date (most of them, anyway) does feel interesting enough to prompt you for a do-over just in case things don't go as planned.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider returns in a mobile form plus a more stylised look, with top-down action-adventure levels to beat, treasures to find, and grinding to do so that you can progress.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Get the Smash-like style of fighting on your mobile with the colourful flair of Flash Party with many quirky creative characters, solid controls, and a lot of rewards to unlock.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Enter the nightmares of a sweet kid and help them escape through moments of joy by solving slow-paced puzzles and lots of clicking.

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