Thunderbolt's Scores
- Games
For 2,038 reviews, this publication has graded:
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36% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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60% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.7 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
| Highest review score: | Red Dead Redemption | |
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| Lowest review score: | Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 928 out of 2038
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Mixed: 867 out of 2038
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Negative: 243 out of 2038
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The vastly improved graphics offer a kind of detail you normally wouldn't find on the DS.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Dec 21, 2010
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Even though many of these titles can be hunted down for free online or downloaded for a small wedge of cash, Sega have rounded up their proudest moments and presented them to a willing audience who can now appreciate the glory days of the mega-company.- Thunderbolt
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Defeated levels give you points to use in the mall, a shop for unlocking everything from concept art to an exclusive theme of the game. Did you succeed in acquiring the hidden pair of shoes? More points to spend!- Thunderbolt
- Posted Oct 11, 2011
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Carrying the influence of several ex-Blizzard executives, some having oversight in the development of the first couple Diablo titles, Torchlight comes into its own as a recommended purchase and a good placeholder for Diablo III.- Thunderbolt
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If you're part of the majority of fans who just want to skip straight into the online modes, there's no question: Battlefield 3 is stellar. The same can't be said for the rest of the package, so people uninterested in internet warfare would be best advised to stay away.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Nov 5, 2011
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Regardless if you choose to make the jump to the Arcade Edition or not, Street Fighter IV is always worth playing.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Jul 31, 2011
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The poor net code is a disappointment that drags the score down a touch, but as a complete package this is the ultimate recreation of Mixed Martial Arts. EA's very own MMA game has some tough competition.- Thunderbolt
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The heavy micromanagement necessary in The Movies may not be for everyone, but it’s easy to see that this is a good game. There are enough unique touches so it never feels stale or derivative, even though parts of it may seem familiar to some gamers.- Thunderbolt
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There's plenty of content and a certain charming novelty about You Monster that necessitates a download both for fans of Portal and Defense Grid. At an attractive 240 Microsoft Points, there's really no good reason to skip this conjoined celebration of top of the line fan service and quality PC gaming culture.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Feb 2, 2012
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It's difficult to draw a distinction between the qualities of Hot Springs Story and Game Dev Story. The latter will be inherently more interesting for gamers and as such, probably fares worse on the iPhone, while Hot Springs Story is more casually slanted but skews for a unique cultural niche.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Jul 31, 2011
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Chaos Legion is one of the great unsung brawlers of the PS2. So the story is cliched beyond belief. So the characters are forgettable. Maybe its presentation could have been executed better. Big deal. The game is overflowing with some of the toughest brawling action you’ll ever face.- Thunderbolt
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Skate 2 is still a blast. If you’ve done all you can in Skate, then it’s worth picking up to extend your adventure.- Thunderbolt
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It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and I feel like it could be forgotten in the winter rush, but Nuts & Bolts is an excellent game - and original as well, even for a sequel.- Thunderbolt
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It should appeal to anyone who enjoyed the "Burnout" games, or people who want the closest thing to a 'spiritual' update of "Destruction Derby."- Thunderbolt
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If you take yourself and your RPGs too seriously, then chances are you’re not going to get much out of this game. If, however, you just want to hang out with a bunch of hot anime chicks and kick some butt on the way to nowhere, Endless Frontier is your game.- Thunderbolt
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These faults aside, Armageddon takes the core elements that attracted all of us to the series in the first place and combines them to create a solid game that series fans can't afford to miss.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Jul 6, 2011
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- Posted Jul 31, 2011
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For better or worse, The Evil Within is essentially Mikami’s survival horror greatest hits.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Oct 26, 2014
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Its premise of acrobatic janitors versus the forces of dust and debris is ridiculous, barely managing to tie together a series of levels that demand complete mastery to overcome. Only the strongest of will can hope to see their way to the end of this game.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Jan 30, 2012
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Despite my frustrations with the crashes and glitches, I still enjoyed Point Lookout more than any of the DLC so far. The whole map is an awesome place to explore, the new enemies are a real treat and the quests are some of the best yet.- Thunderbolt
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Sometimes it's frustrating and sometimes it puts you on edge.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Nov 4, 2012
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It may not stand out massively in the RPG world, but Star Ocean: Second Evolution deserves a lot of recognition for simply being an enjoyable, well scripted and interesting RPG.- Thunderbolt
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A fantastic shooter that combines strategic combat, excellent level design and some genuinely (and maybe too much so) challenging gameplay.- Thunderbolt
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It's a great MMORPG, and while it begins as a fairly overwhelming experience, it soon evolves into an almost casual game.- Thunderbolt
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The Long Road Ahead continues The Walking Dead's fantastic storyline and presents a real case for episodic gaming on consoles via digital means.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Sep 18, 2012
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Disgaea 3 is a fantastic addition to both the PS3’s consistently improving catalogue and the strategy JRPG genre. With a lengthy story mode and a near enough endless number of abilities and characters to level up this game may just about take over your gaming life altogether.- Thunderbolt
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It is a challenging game that demands precision and patience to master and in exchange it delivers tense, thrilling racing. It isn't perfect, but it's a step in a great direction for the franchise.- Thunderbolt
- Posted May 9, 2012
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Katamari Forever has some of the best gameplay you’ll ever find in the series. So if you’ve never played any of the other games, give this a go. Katamari is on the roll again.- Thunderbolt
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It may have slightly deviated from its original design to welcome the uninitiated to the genre – the many, many knowing references reveal a game that’s meant for the fighting game community more than anyone else – but the added depth proves welcome, even if it requires a little more understanding.- Thunderbolt
- Posted Aug 22, 2013
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