Quandary's Scores

  • Games
For 186 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 63% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 33% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle
Lowest review score: 10 Harvester
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 9 out of 186
186 game reviews
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    So... what's my final take on The Lost Crown then? More ambitious than Dark Fall, that's for sure. And quite a bit longer. Scariest thing I've played in a long time, maybe even since Realms of the Haunting.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like the previous games in this series, Sam & Max - Night of the Raving Dead is a neatly put together adventure that is stamped by professionalism.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Don't miss it, Sam & Max turn on the charm once again and dish out plenty of wisecracks in this crazy adventure in the sun. It's short and sweet and a lot of fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An excellent addition, difficulty levels is something that would benefit every adventure game.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is an entertaining trip through some dark places.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This one is a leisurely and enjoyable journey, one to take if you just want to relax and don't want to tax your own little grey cells too severely. It's particularly good for new adventurers.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All in all Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull is a 'busy' game and a lot of fun to play. Put on your thinking cap for this one as it's weighted more towards puzzling than story.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The makers should be commended on another fine effort.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I prefer more puzzles (as opposed to inventory conundrums) in my games as a rule but didn't miss them here. It's bright, it's breezy, it's a great bit of fun — what more can you ask for!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Another clever offering in this wacky off-beat series. I'm looking forward to seeing how far Telltale Games can push the absurd plotlines by the time the season ends with episode six.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As it is, it was a damn fine fortnight of adventure, and George will no doubt be back on the strength of it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The absurd scenarios of this series are perfect for the characters of Sam & Max. The excellent and colourful artwork, music and sound effects also help to set the scene.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It looks quite good, having a sort of old fashioned Sierra look about it.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A trip well worth taking. Most relaxing and enjoyable I thought, with enough challenge to keep experienced adventurers entertained and enough guidance for new players to join in and have plenty of fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    So it isn't perfect, particularly not for players who prefer using the mouse, but Neverwinter Nights 2 is nevertheless a hugely enjoyable trip.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    So if you enjoy inventory based adventures that occasionally have you combining the most unlikely objects, narrative that rolls along at a fairly brisk pace, sumptuous graphics, a good soundtrack, and humour that owes itself to some inventive language translation as much as anything else... then I would recommend giving Secret Files: Tunguska a go.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a great little play for adults and kids. Kids will love the driving. The game is fairly short, around 3, maybe 4, hours of play, but they're a fun-filled few hours.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An exceptionally good brainteaser.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Himalaya Studios honed their skills with their popular remakes of "King's Quest" I and II. With Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine they show that they also have what it takes to create a successful original work.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Meticulously designed, Barrow Hill delivers a Cornish sojourn definitely worth taking.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A most enjoyable and satisfying puzzle game that you can work through in a couple of sittings or, if you prefer, take a puzzle or two at a time and make it last longer. I would recommend it for any puzzle game fan.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's lots of tasks to take care of, lots of goodies to collect, plus, of course, the opportunity to get to know a little about the versatility of the Great Master, Leonardo Da Vinci.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Much hyped and, as a result much anticipated, and a long time in coming, it lived up to all my expectations. It's a marvellous piece of story telling, and promises more to come. The highs overwhelmed any lows and I loved it for what it was and didn't mind at all what it wasn't.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A bundle of fun. There is a short loading period each time you change major locations but it didn't bother me, although, as good as it is, it would be better if you could skip through dialogue if you've heard it before.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The puzzles are fun without being too daunting and there is an intriguing mystery to solve which is your ultimate goal. There is a gentle and poignant story and with a name like Keepsake you may be surprised to learn that one of the themes is about letting go.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Daemonica isn't perfect but it certainly made me want to play, which is a lot of what you want from a game. Its dark side appealed to mine, and for me, its strengths overpowered its flaws. Its final rating might not be the same as yours (isn't that always the case) but reflects how much fun I had over a few very lengthy and absorbing playing sessions.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    I honestly have to say that I am in favour of most of the changes and I think Oblivion is an awesome achievement from Bethesda.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The characters are interesting, the stories are a good mix and ran smoothly, and wound up satisfactorily.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Both the story and the gameplay are substantial and the game is genuinely scary rather than gory. Proving once again that you don't need dripping blood and gore to be scary.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I had some fun in Stormreach despite sometimes waiting around to find adventuring companions. The dungeons make up for this with the various challenges and secret ways to ferret out.

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