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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
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
    Ultimately, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is a decent overall package that succeeds more due to the remastering of quiet classic Butcher Bay than the somewhat disappointing more recent episode Dark Athena.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Godfather II
    After experiencing The Godfather II in its entirety, it’s impossible to deny that this is an unfinished, irrational product that fails to capitalise on the license which has been well and truly worn out after two poor iterations.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hammerin' Hero
    It wields simplicity and charm as convincing hooks to keep players interested in a genre that hit its stride nearly two decades ago, and its as fun now as it was then. Platformers may be a dime a dozen these days, but there isn’t one game on the PSP that matches Hammerin’ Hero in pure style and refreshing playability.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Ninja Blade
    From Software’s goals with Ninja Blade appear to have been slim to negligible, and with a considerable portion of fans of the infinitely preferable Ninja Gaiden ready to buy up anything with a similar remit, they’re unlikely to be nearly as disappointed as I am.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Elven Legacy
    The whole notion of a scored review seems a little arbitrary in the face of the niche and dedicated fanbase this game will attract, and its attempts at populist window-dressing are virtually pointless because for the rest of us, the whole entity is at its most lenient completely mystifying, and at its most uncompromising utterly impenetrable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
    In the dim twilight of the PS2’s life, no other game can send it off better.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rhythm Heaven
    It speaks to so many things fans love about Nintendo and their products. The game shows off both the simplicity and complexity of DS, but more importantly, Rhythm Heaven is an insanely good time.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Comet Crash
    Comet Crash certainly isn't the most sophisticated looking tower defense title, but if you pass it up because of its simplistic visuals, you're truly missing out. It's chock full of clever design and great unit/tower balancing, plus it has some of the most generally engaging local multiplayer found on the PlayStation Store. Additionally, it might very well be the best RTS on the PS3.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: Metallica
    This is by far the best Guitar Hero to date.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Lux-Pain
    Honestly, there aren’t any pros of playing this over buying a few Japanese comics or light novels instead if this is the sort of thing you’re looking for, and at least you can go at your own pace versus not being able to wade through the mostly trite dialogue.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Burn Zombie Burn
    If you’re a zombie freak and really like the sub-genre then this might be worth an investment, but for the rest of us there’s not really a great deal here that will pull us away from Super Stardust HD, Flower or PixelJunk.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Worms
    It’s fun, it gets the job done, but it fails to genuinely improve on any of the overall Worms experience.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Wheelman
    This could have been an inspired game, and it certainly contains some original touches and good ideas. However, just when it should be hitting top gear it is knocked back into neutral by inconsistencies and average execution.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Stormrise
    If the end of the world is anything like that depicted by Stormrise, we can expect our siblings to lose their sense of direction and choose extraordinarily complex systems to order themselves around with. Lord have mercy on our souls.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    WWE Legends of WrestleMania
    WWE Legends of WrestleMania is a game sure to please the legions of nostalgic fans out there. It’s easy to pick up and play, although this could also be its biggest downfall.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time on Wii is a complete mess. It’s simply unpleasant to play, which is a real shame, because content-wise it’s not half bad.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dark Sector
    It’s a simple, stylish, enjoyable romp that will satisfy most anyone looking for something new to shoot. Or throw boomerangs into.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Last Remnant
    Honestly, Last Remnant is just another JRPG with a fresh coat of paint and a few unfinished ideas.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Wanted: Weapons of Fate
    There’s a mixed bag of ideas present in Wanted: Weapons of Fate, but as a whole it feels terribly rushed.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fallout 3: The Pitt
    It’s still not particularly polished, however, as I experienced a couple of crashes and some audio glitches with character speech, but other than that this is a fairly solid expansion that captures what makes Fallout 3 so good.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees
    The story and hijinks found within could’ve been the basis for yet another Oscar winning short for director Nick Park and his team at Aardman, but instead are the premise for one of the most genuinely wonderful and funny adventure games in years. It really is a grand day out.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pokemon Platinum Version
    If you missed Diamond and Pearl or you just find yourself shaking in anticipation every time word of a new Pokémon release reaches your ears, then don’t miss out on Platinum, as it acts as a small step up from the package that the 2007 titles delivered.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Path
    If you don’t like The Path, then you only spent ten dollars. And if you do like it, then it could well be one of your favorite games of the year.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TrackMania DS
    The only problem is that lack of personality or vibrancy.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure
    Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure may have seemed a puzzling combination of gameplay elements, but it came together with wonderful grace.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Suikoden Tierkreis
    Suikoden Tierkreis isn’t perfect, but its strengths more than make up for its few weaknesses.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
    After experiencing Chinatown Wars, you have to applaud Rockstar. Not only have they presented their iconic city on a fashionably smaller scale, they have woven an intriguing story into the mix as well.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 5
    If you can treat and accept it as a balls-to-the-wall action blockbuster, Resident Evil 5 is, if nothing else, a great looking and decent entry into the third person shooter genre with a great co-op mode that’s worth at least one play through. It’s just a shame Capcom has forgotten what it is to make me scared of the dark.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 5
    It’s one of the best looking games on the market, has impeccable presentation and wonderfully campy voice acting (this time, intentionally), a strong plot that brings back a handful of classic characters and, most of all, it’s just plain fun. Whether it’s padding slowly down a dim concrete hallway, complete with flickering florescent lights and ominous blood-splattered walls, or running from a horde of crazed, zombie villagers, Resident Evil 5 delivers a truly engrossing survival horror experience.
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