PSFocus' Scores

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For 513 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Velocity
Lowest review score: 18 Rogue Warrior
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 30 out of 513
513 game reviews
    • 60 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The idea behind Dark Void is pretty cool, but the gameplay just isn’t very good. Most of the time you’re flying with your jetpack and you have to shoot while you’re in the air. That’s the biggest problem. Flying and shooting doesn’t work at the same time because of pretty bad controls. Visually the game is normal, not bad, not good. The audio is probably the best part of the whole game.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    This version has some improvements compared with the Xbox 360 version, but it isn't really a great game. The sniping part of the game is perfect, but the AI, the graphics, the audio and movement aren't really good. The game can be fun to play, but that's only because of the sniper rifles.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The return of Frogger is cool.The gameplay is still identical and fun, but also kind of old. Graphically the game is too old for a PlayStation Network game in 2010 and the audio isn’t great either. Frogger Returns is fun for the old fans, but for the most gamers it is too old and is missing too many parts, like an online multiplayer to be a really good game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Football Manager Handheld 2010 is a good game because there are no other competitors on the PlayStation Portable, but the gameplay isn’t really better than before. The PC version is better because of its major improvements. This PSP version is the same as last year without any improvements. Only the current real situation has been updated.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Being a ninja will always be cool, but limited gameplay options, terrible AI, a hostile camera and a rather high degree of repetitiveness turns Shinobido 2 into a game that doesn't quite deliver on its promising premise.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    SingStar Dance is a game that contains the usual SingStar features and the possibility to dance with the PlayStation Move. A pretty cool idea that looks like the Just Dance games from Ubisoft, but the biggest problem is that the dancing part isn't great. Most of the time you don't know what the upcoming dance move is and that's pretty annoying. A simple addition to the game without any innovation, this could have been a lot better.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    A new part in the franchise, but there is nothing new. The gameplay is still the same and kind of boring. The most of the time you’re fighting against the same soldiers and the only part of the game that isn’t shallow are the upgrade options for the weapons. The graphics are a bit poor which also counts for the audio.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: Van Halen is a nice part in the franchise when we talk about the music. The gameplay self isn’t different from the last parts and the game also uses an older engine. At every aspect this game is a lesser version then Guitar Hero 5 and that is a shame.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    This arcade collection contains three games: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate Mortal Kombat III. The only two reasons why you should buy this is for nostalgic reasons and the possibility to play it online. The reasons why you shouldn't buy it are: it is hard as hell and the gameplay is extremely old and relatively slow.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    This game is one of the few that implements the PlayStation Move controller as it should be, but it's a shame the graphics are poor and the gameplay is extremely simple and repetitive. The concept is cool, but they could have done so much more.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    The weapons sound great and graphically it's not that bad... Unfortunately that's all there is to say. An uninspired story, terrible shooting mechanics and the awful AI make Bodycount one of the most disappointing games of the year.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    A funny game in the franchise, but it doesn't contain enough stuff to please you for a long time. The races are fun and there is finally more variety, but the graphics aren't great and you won't enjoy this racer for a long time.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    The idea of this fighting game is pretty cool, but there is one major problem. The game can be played with the PlayStation Move en that doesn't work. The whole game is pretty cool, but the controls that doesn't work are ruining it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The idea of Dead Block is pretty funny, but this is also a game that could have been a lot better with just a little bit more of development time. There is nowhere a story to find, it doesn't play very well, its repetitive and graphically it isn't that great. The only two elements that are really fun are the weird atmosphere and the co-op features.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Finally, they improved the camera! Sadly, this is the only thing about Ultimate Tenkaichi that doesn't make a Dragon Ball Z fan want to out of his second story-window.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The previous part wasn't really great and the developer didn't learn anything from the last time. This second part is a game with some new features but without a story and the same problems are still present. What a shame.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Blade Kitten is based on a internet comic and the comic is fun, but the game isn't. The gameplay is in 2D and way too simple, you're weapons are too strong and the many bosses doesn't deliver a competition. The basis is here and let's hope that any sequel will be better.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    It's fun for the young ones, but we were utterly disappointed by this title. It's short, rather repetitive and above all the move controls aren't working as well as they should. Let this one pass.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    After more than a decennium the Duke is finally back in Duke Nukem Forever but the game isn't really great. It has fantastic humor and the fans will appreciate this game, but technically it's way too old for a good PlayStation 3 game. It's a shame that Gearbox didn't update the game more at the technical aspect.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    This game is mainly for a younger audience. The gameplay is pretty simple, so everyone can pick it up. The audio isn’t really great and some lines are repeated over and over. Visually the game has an interesting array of colors but it is never really fantastic. How To Train Your Dragon: a game that could have been a lot better.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    An official rally game is always welcome, but the developer has to do it the right way. This game is at most points actually good, but there are a few great mistakes, the controls are really bad, the graphics aren't really great and there are a few stupid bugs.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    The two previous Call of Juarez games were good games, but this third game is a bit of a disaster on different aspects. The audio will stop sometimes, visually it's looking pretty bad, the game is full of bugs and stupid mistakes. This game needed just one more year of development time to be a lot better. A shame.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    StarDrone is a game that is way too difficult for most players, it's repetitive and doesn't have a story. The game does have fifty plus levels, great atmosphere and PlayStation Move support. Only for diehard puzzle fans.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    A bundle of the two Watchmen games, that have been released on the PlayStation Network before. g It is only interesting for the fans, because the game isn’t very good. Poor audio and graphics, and the gameplay is a little bit too basic.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    We've seen a lot of good Naruto games and this one isn't one of them. There are problems with the fighting system, the graphics are pretty bad and the gameplay is way too repetitive.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    The idea of Kung-Fu Live is that you are fighting with your own body kung-fu style like with the PlayStation Eye. It's a great concept, but the way the gameplay works isn't great and it's pretty tiring.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Well, you won't be bored while playing F1 2011 on your PlayStation Vita, so we guess that's a plus. You will, however, most likely get frustrated with the overall lack of realism, the amount of framerate problems and the incredibly weak graphical presentation.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Graphically there's nothing to complain about and in the end this is still good old bloody Ninja Gaiden Sigma. It's just that the touch controls aren't that impressive and the camera tries desperately to become your mortal enemy. Thus the low score.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This quiz game is all about movies. Only it’s got two major problems. First of all, the buzzer integration is very poor and second of all, the questions are too difficult for the most players. We’ve expected more, but it is what it is and it ain’t good.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Way of the Samurai 3 is a very poor game. The graphics are bad, the audio is also bad and the gameplay is crap. The fighting system doesn’t work and that’s a shame because the idea behind the game is pretty cool. Way of the Samurai 3 is a game that you just don’t buy, and on too many points it’s a failure.

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