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On average, this publication grades 2.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Game Dev Tycoon
Lowest review score: 20 QUByte Classics: Thunderbolt Collection by PIKO
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,864 out of 4638
  2. Mixed: 1,696 out of 4638
  3. Negative: 78 out of 4638
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Street Fighter IV
    At its core it is a lightweight port of the exceptional console title, so don't go expecting anything different if you've had your SF4 fill. On the other hand, it is amazing that such a game was ported to the AppStore in the first place and the simple fact that you can now bring Street Fighter 4 around in your pocket should be enough to sway many an eager button masher.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star*Burst
    With a better online scoring system, Star*Burst would be amazing.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Trench Run
    Overall, the game feels like a series of mediocre mini-games tied together by scenes from the original movie.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Cantina
    Without a doubt, the biggest thing that Star Wars: Cantina has going for it is how successfully it captures that Star Wars charm– from the music to the background art and the notorious characters you encounter– you almost expect Luke and Han to walk through the door next.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spirit
    Learning to move your ship accurately is a bit of a challenge, but in that "gotta try one more time" kind of way.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spinzizzle
    I've been having a lot of fun with Spinzizzle, largely in part because it's often entirely possible to clear the entire game board at once, and figuring out how to do that is a really good time if you're a puzzle game perfectionist.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sparkle the Game
    Sparkle is great if only to rekindle some of that Zuma nostalgia right in the palm of your hand.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Space Miner: Space Ore Bust
    Whatever sort of gamer you are, don't miss Space Miner: Space Ore Bust.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2
    If you have a iPhone 3G of previous device, and haven't played Sonic 2 before, don't let this be your first experience with the game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Solomon's Keep
    The game is so much fun you'll want to go through it multiple times, which gives you a chance to expand your character in different ways each time.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    OMG Pirates!
    An easy recommendation. The campaign comprises 10 levels spanning a few screens each, and an unlockable Hard and Survival mode, as well as a number of 'secret' cheat modes that are unlocked on accumulating 5, 10 and 15 master ranks; will ensure that even the most die-hard ninjas will have both their blades and appetites whet by OMG Pirates!.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Oddy Smog's Misadventure
    For randomly generated high score game enthusiasts this is one that's not to be missed.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NBA Hotshot
    If you found yourself enjoying the gameplay and controls of Skeeball, NBA Hotshot will likely be a welcome addition to the arcade game collection on your iPhone.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monster Trucks Nitro 2
    Monster Trucks Nitro 2 has impressive graphics, loads of content to play through, and an over the top fun factor that makes it a recommended purchase.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MiniSquadron
    It is a well-rounded package that can be breezed through in a couple of hours, but offers you replayability as you unlock and learn to master the many different planes composing your sizable squadron.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Military Madness: Neo Nectaris
    Military Madness: Neo Nectaris isn't much of a departure from the now 20-plus-year-old original game, but it holds up extremely well, especially with the new touch controls.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MIKADO DEFENDERS
    Mikado Defenders is a lot of fun.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Labyrinth 2
    If you've enjoyed labyrinth games in the past, Labyrinth 2 is a must-own.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jump o'Clock
    We really enjoyed our time with Jump o'Clock and recommend it as a great casual time waster that will keep you at it for a long while trying to beat the challenges.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Jet Car Stunts
    If you are vaguely interested in a challenging rocket-paced racer with attractive and crafty level designs then you owe it to yourself to check out the break-neck paced racing and fresh visual design of Jet Car Stunts.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    James Cameron's Avatar
    While each of the individual gameplay elements isn't particularly groundbreaking, Avatar's major achievement is the sense of immersion and scale that Gameloft has managed to create in an iPhone game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Isaac Newton's Gravity
    As it stands right now, Isaac Newton's Gravity is a fairly basic physics game with better than average graphics and controls which can get a little finicky at times.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Inotia 2: A Wanderer of Luone
    Casual gamers who are unfamiliar with games of this sort will most likely be turned off by the complexity of the game's inner workings, but those who know what they're getting into and enjoy similar games will probably agree with me when I say that Inotia 2 is one of the best action-RPG's on the App Store.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Inferno
    A short but entirely enjoyable little top-down action game. The largely timing-based puzzles aren't too mentally taxing and keep the core of the gameplay at a fairly fast pace.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs
    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs boasts an outstanding all-round presentation; the graphics gorgeously rendered and animated, with some of the larger, more recognizable dinosaurs from the movies providing some additional visual treats.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    iBomber 2
    We were surprised to see a rather paltry list of added features in iBomber 2, appearing to be little more than a map expansion despite the addition of a few fun new weapons.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hungry Shark
    Hungry Shark is a cute, fun, simple game that's pretty hard to put down.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Horrible Vikings
    If you're a fan of catapult games, there isn't much to not like about The Horrible Vikings. Yes, the core gameplay element has been done to death on the App Store, but few of them can even begin to rival the amount of refinement seen in The Horrible Vikings.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hills and Rivers Remain
    The story is unfortunately forgettable, and raises the question of why Square Enix did not tap into its sizable library of popular licences to provide something more of substance.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Hero - 2nd Edition
    It's hard not to recommend The Hero simply due to its terrific style and over the top humor.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fallen EP-1
    Fallen could potentially become a great franchise as more episodes are delivered, but a few things, especially the jumpy camera angle changes and poorly translated dialogue, could stand to be improved.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Espgaluda II
    If you own an iPhone 3GS and are a fan of the manic shooter - go buy this game right now. If you are a general shooter fan and feel that you're up to facing the dense and constant volleys of enemy fire that this type of shooter brings - go buy this game right now.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sketch Nation Shooter
    Sketch Nation Shooter is easily recommended simply because it does something no other app can do– it allows you to design competent games and share them with your friends.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Skate It by EA
    In the end, Skate It for iPhone greatly improves upon the already impressive game that was found on the DS a year and a half ago.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sigma
    Sigma is a brilliant looking match 3 game of top notch quality.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Heavy Mach 2
    While the original Heavy Mach was a great sidescroller, the sequel has translated well to the overhead view along with improving nearly everything from the first game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Guerrilla Bob
    Guerilla Bob does a great job raising the bar for how a top-down dual-stick shooter should be packaged.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GT Racing: Motor Academy
    GT Racer is probably one of the best racers on the App Store. In particular, racing fans looking for a realistic racer that offers nicely varied racing action wrapped up in a very pretty package should enjoy Gameloft's latest offering.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
    The sheer amount of content, the amazing graphics, and gameplay that will keep you coming back for more whether you choose to follow the story or rampage through Liberty City on your own is absolutely amazing.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Glyder 2
    Glyder 2 delivers a fanciful, aerial questing experience to your iPhone or iPod touch. It, like its forerunner, is a highly enjoyable game that's challenging, and at the same time, relaxing.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Giana Sisters
    Achievement hunters and competitive types will also be glad to know that Giana Sisters comes packaged with OpenFeint support for both achievements and leaderboards.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Geometry Wars: Touch
    An excellent arcade shooter.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fruit Ninja
    It's simple, fun and best of all challenging.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Freaking Inkies
    With a tremendous amount of gameplay in the main game and a free play mode for those who master what the challenge mode has to offer, Freaking Inkies is more than just a unique and fun experience – it's a great value too.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Football Manager Handheld 2010
    There is potentially more gameplay to experience here than in your entire game library, particularly if you're trying to promote a lowly League club to Premiership level.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Flick Baseball Pro
    If you're the kind of person who wants a highly detailed in-depth baseball game, Flick Baseball isn't the game for you. Everything in Flick Baseball seems to be optimized for quick pick up and play sessions that focuses more on being fun than overly technical or difficult.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fishing Kings
    The fishing works as expected, and is decidedly more fun and interactive than other available titles.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FIFA World Cup
    Overall, the game plays great and is a good improvement over EA's first FIFA game, they have learned from their mistakes to provide a better soccer game for the iPhone. With the top-notch graphics, a well-balanced AI, and an enjoyable soccer experience, it's hard to pass this game up if you are a soccer fan waiting for the World Cup to start.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    ZombieSmash
    ZombieSmash really does stand head and shoulders above its competition.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Magnetic Shaving Derby
    Even without any of this, Magnetic Shaving Derby delivers a lot of entertaining moments based on just the craziness alone.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
    And so, again we have a truly excellent console title that falls sadly short of the mark in making its way to the iPhone.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hysteria Project 2
    There is significantly more interactivity this time around, but at its core the game is still a Sega CD style FMV game, which means interactivity is limited to some puzzles and other touch-based mini-games. Unfortunately, these puzzles and mini-games really aren't much fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    breakeroids
    If you're the kind of gamer that digs Asteroids and Breakout and are into the retro aesthetic, Breakeroids is one you'll probably want to grab.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Grim Joggers
    The fantastic scoring system and randomly generated levels give the game a ton of replay value.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MiniSquadron Special Edition
    If you are a big fan of the first Minisquadron, then MiniSquadron Special Edition will be an obvious must-buy for you.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legendary Wars
    There are endless defense, side scrolling, and survival game modes which can be unlocked which add replay value to the game, and the campaign mode itself is pretty massive.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Iron Man 2
    After spending more time with the international release over the last week, it seems safe to take a pass on this game.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    N.O.V.A. - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
    It's one of the most ambitious iPhone games I've played so far, and despite the questionable originality of the game I've really got to hand it to Gameloft for creating such an amazing iPhone experience.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Shift
    A remarkable iPhone racing game. With licensed cars, control options that should make most people happy, and a very cool yet mostly superfluous driver profile and performance tracking system, Shift is a must-have for fans of the genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Catan
    I've been having a great time with Catan, although I was disappointed with the lack of anything other than hot seat multiplayer.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: World at War - Zombies
    While the game is limited to one survival map at the moment, it's hard not to be impressed with the overall adaptation to the iPhone, especially with online Co-op play.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Brothers In Arms 2: Global Front
    A highly enjoyable, action-packed shooter that offers some of the most intense battle sequences you'll find on the iPhone, making this latest from Gameloft a gaming experience that's rather hard to pass up.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Broken Sword: Director's Cut
    Even though I've never been a huge fan of point-and-click adventure games, the story and all around high-quality production values of Broken Sword sucked me in like a good book.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bridge Odyssey
    I did have some issues with piece placement and you can see me fighting with the game in the video, but since nothing is real-time, these problems only serve as minor annoyances because you can just easily fix any piece that didn't wind up where you want it to by using the undo button.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bounce On 2: Drallo's Demise
    The original was fun, but the sequel goes well beyond, feeling notably more "fleshed out," with a good deal more eye-candy.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blast Off
    Recently making its way to the iPhone, Blast Off is nearly identical to its PSP counterpart, with the control scheme as the main differentiator.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    BioDefense: Zombie Outbreak
    Tower defense fans should be delighted by the zombie-slaughtering good times that lay ahead.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beneath a Steel Sky: Remastered
    While the PC version game has been available for free over the years, the iPhone version is a worthy conversion for fans and newcomers to the series.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Beat It!
    Even if it doesn't have the same brain-stimulating effect on other people that it had on me, the game is a game worth playing for everyone, not just those who are already fans of music games like Guitar Hero. Beat It! is a delight to play, and a true brain-teasing, unique experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battle of Puppets
    There are a bunch of castle vs castle strategy games on the App Store, but few can come close to rivaling the look and feel of Battle of Puppets.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Battle Blasters
    Battle Blasters does feature same-device simultaneous multiplayer, but that doesn't work so well due to the physical constraints of playing on a single 3.5" screen.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    BATTLE BEARS -1
    The amount of carnage on screen as you hurl rockets at a swarm of brightly colored bears can hardly be described, and the action in Battle Bears -1 is intense.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Banzai Rabbit
    Ok, it's basically the plot from the 1986 film The Fly mashed up with elements of Spiderman, but it works pretty well in setting up the story for Banzai Rabbit.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Asphalt 5
    Asphalt 5 definitely delivers on the fun meter. The controls and content really makes this a racer accessible to everyone.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Armada - Galactic War
    Its destruction serves as the overall objective to achieve victory in Armada.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arachnadoodle
    Arachnadoodle is definitely a hidden gem on the App Store, combining many tried and true gameplay elements in to a very fun iPhone game that I highly recommend downloading.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alive 4-ever RETURNS
    Alive 4-Ever RETURNS is easily recommended for dual-stick shooter fans, and a must-have for fans of the original game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disney Alice In Wonderland - An Adventure Beyond The Mirror
    The graphics in Alice in Wonderland are a rich, cell-shaded affair that bring out the child-like madness of Wonderland beautifully.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    AirStrike Defense
    AirStrike Defense is definitely worth a look if you've enjoyed line drawing games in the past, and want something a little more involved than Flight Control and similar spinoffs.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Aftermath
    If you're looking for an atmospheric zombie shooter, this one's an easy recommendation.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Across Age
    The lack of multiplayer might be berated by some, but since only one character can attack at once as according to the intentional design of the game, I don't think of it as a missing feature.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    9 Innings: Pro Baseball 2011
    With entertaining gameplay, a multi-season franchise mode, an excellent homerun derby mode, and endless possibilities for card collection and customization, 9 Innings: Pro Baseball 2011 is the strongest entry in the baseball game genre to date.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    2XL Fleet Defense
    Fans of either of the aforementioned craft management games should find Fleet Defense to be a challenging (and enjoyably frustrating) twist on the formula. Fun isn't all about offroad racing, after all.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    2XL ATV Offroad
    This is my favorite racing game available for the iPhone. And the replay value is significant. Anyone who enjoys a solid, well-rounded racer - and offroad racing in particular - would be a fool to let 2XL Offroad Racing pass them by.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battle for Cydonia
    2360: Battle for Cydonia does a great job in keeping its Mech combat fresh, be it through a huge range of interesting weapons and items to unlock, or its engaging mission objectives, and will undoubtedly be a staple on our devices for a while to come.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DOOM Classic
    Each of the controls can be customized further by dragging and dropping them on the screen to the desired location.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    DOOM II RPG
    Still – with so few complaints, Doom II RPG is a game I enjoyed from beginning to end.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dizzypad - Frog Jump Fun
    The game is set in a nicely animated koi pond environment with some very nice touches.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Denki Blocks!
    Denki Blocks! has enough content to keep your puzzle needs satisfied for a very long time.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dawn of the Dead
    Ultimately, for such a short game, the replay value relies on how much fun you had playing the first time through, but given some twitchy controls and slowly paced gameplay, we didn't see much reason to go back. Aside from the movie tie-in, there isn't much to make the game stand out.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dark Void Zero
    Any platformer fan - retro or no - might just find this one worth some space on their home screen.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 2
    They've taken all of the great elements of the first game, refined them, and added a ton more content on top. If you were a fan of the original game, then you should no doubt enjoy this one even more.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Colorbind
    Some levels will have you at wits end trying to unravel (pun very much intended) the correct maze of ribbon needed to collect all the various colored circles.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cogs
    If you buy the game and all four DLC packs, Cogs will run you $4.95 and should take around 10 hours to complete if you try to beat every challenge in the game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Chaos Rings
    In the end, it's not really about how Chaos Rings does anything especially new, but rather how it takes all the pieces of a traditional role-playing game and packages it together in a way that feels natural to the platform.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    BloodyXmas
    So, relatively simple controls without near the depth found in their previous title. The game also ramps up a bit slower in difficulty than I had hoped, and like all survival games can get repetitive.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blokus
    It's a great looking, quick-paced game that is perfectly suited to the App Store, and shouldn't require much thought to pick up for those interested in strategic and competitive multiplayer puzzlers.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sword & Poker
    A fantastic hybrid of Poker and RPG.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Extreme Sheepdog Trials
    The only real down side to Extreme Sheepdog Trials is the amount of levels. Currently there are three different packs with five levels each. Some of them are very difficult and will take a while to complete, but it still would be nice to see more.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monster Mayhem
    On the face of the game is a simple looking castle defense game, but peel that back and you'll find more of a gallery shooter than the flicking frenzy of other castle defenders.
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