Thunderbolt's Scores

  • Games
Select another publication »
For 2,038 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 36% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 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: 100 Red Dead Redemption
Lowest review score: 10 Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 928 out of 2038
  2. Mixed: 867 out of 2038
  3. Negative: 243 out of 2038
2038 game reviews
view
per page
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Borderlands 2: Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage
    While it solely focuses on only one type of loot and isn't as big as Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty, Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage is another solid addition to the Borderlands 2 experience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Feel the Magic: XY/XX
    Sure, the game places plenty of emphasis on the DS’s touch screen gimmick, but at least it executes it well. If you’re looking for a fun and lighthearted game to keep you busy, look no further than this game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Killzone
    You PS2 owning FPS junkies are no doubt going to love this beast, and the rest of you will have some fun with this game too, just don’t be disappointed when you realize that Killzone's not the ground-breaking experience I think we were all expecting.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
    Not the best fighter on the Gamecube, but it still has enough gameplay elements and unlockables to keep you busy. Besides, there's no better way to vent some stress than to dish out a few fatalities.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wario: Master of Disguise
    Although one could classify Wario: Master of Disguise as a platformer, I'd say it has more in common with a puzzle-genre game. Apart from the boss encounters, there isn't a lot of action here.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kororinpa: Marble Mania
    Few games can boast some of the best controls that the Wii has to offer.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
    The thing holding it back isn’t the length, but rather it’s the lack of anything different that sets it apart.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive Dimensions
    Dead or Alive: Dimensions has some great things going for it, but neglects everything else.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hotel Dusk: Room 215
    Characters, styling, story, modelling, puzzles, conversations, setting - all fantastic, but infuriating let down by design and play constraints.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    DiRT Showdown
    Dirt Showdown, is a curious deviation for the series, and one I happily experienced, but I was left hankering for what came before.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rygar: The Legendary Adventure
    The gameplay is mostly involving and the graphics are impressive. Though the game is far too short and the lack of variety in the enemies is disappointing, I can’t help but recommend this game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jade Empire: Special Edition
    It's not perfect, but it's a great action game with a unique setting and cast. PC gamers looking for a game that doesn't require an upgrade or a rebuild should definitely check it out while they're waiting for their DX10 video cards to arrive.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sine Mora
    A throwback to the classic games that created the genre. It comes bundled with a strange, obscure narrative and a flawless paint job, but the homage to the old lies there, in plain sight, beneath the sparkle.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NHL 2K6
    As it is, there’s not enough right with it to grab the interest of an ice hockey rookie like me. The graphics look a bit dated, the sound is ok, the controls are smooth, comfortable and as simple or as complex as you want to make them.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Alan Wake: The Signal
    The franchise's future looks - ahem - brighter, but we'd be best advised to withhold assent until the second extra episode, The Writer, is released later this year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Thomas Was Alone
    Thomas Was Alone does a stellar job in doing what it sets out to achieve. It uses simplistic visuals and basic gameplay to convey a sense of wonder and tell a very personable, well written and well realised story of isolation and companionship.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Batman: The Brave and the Bold - The Videogame
    Batman: The Brave and the Bold misses a few beats, but the overall composition is wholly loveable. Unfortunately, it's also obscenely short.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
    Whilst it doesn’t revolutionise or significantly evolve the series in any meaningful way, a purchase will bring a considerable amount of value in both quality and quantity; change isn’t always for the better.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive 5
    Dead or Alive 5 is just as unique as it is awkward. On the surface it still wants to be the kooky, over-the-top brawler that is known more for its breasts than it is its fists. However, underneath that façade is a high-quality fighter still struggling for acceptance within the fighting game community.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    CAPSIZED
    Though not flawless, Capsized combines a unique style with classic gameplay to produce a unique and memorable experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume
    For a cerebral experience like no other and a simple, addictive gameplay setup, Covenant of the Plume is an excellent choice.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mega Man & Bass
    Mega Man & Bass takes us back to the old gaming formula, away from the RPG elements that now dominate the series. It's a welcome blast from the past, the lost gem of the Mega Man GBA series.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tank Universal: Challenger Eight
    It's plain as day that Tank Universal is not a professional game - the basic animation, the chunky graphics, the lack of any voice acting whatsoever - but it clearly has heart.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
    Patient gamers who enjoy more tactical shooters will likely appreciate its strong points and look beyond the bugs and glitches. Those that prefer to run and gun should probably steer clear.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption
    It may lack substance in the long-term, but it provides an experience which is admirably oriented towards pure intuitive fun, presented in a way which is great to look at and humorous in tone.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
    As solid as ever and the best it’s been in quite a while. I just won’t be holding out hope for next year.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Metroid Fusion
    It may be nearly devoid of the exploration aspects that older fans appreciate, but it is still a game that all GBA owners can cherish.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Trine 2
    Trine 2's a fun physics-driven platformer worth playing both for its involving co-op and vivid use of color. It doesn't present any hugely substantial leaps forward beyond the original formula but if you're looking for more Trine and have a group of friends looking to join in, it's sure to provide a more than sufficient experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monster Tale
    Clocking in at roughly eight hours, it's a pretty short ride – padding and all. The constant backtracking became quickly annoying, but the solid mechanics and attention to detail won me over in the end.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Victorious Boxers 2: Fighting Spirit
    It’s got a vast roster of characters, each with their own signature attacks. The technical aspects of boxing remain prevalent throughout the extensive gameplay modes, ensuring that you’ll have to do better than just random button mashing. However, the tedious cutscenes and overall lacking presentation might make a few gamers shake their heads in disdain.
Page:

Top Trailers

See all »
See all trailers »