TouchArcade's Scores

  • Games
For 4,638 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 23% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Lowest review score: 20 Dexter The Game 2
Score distribution:
4661 game reviews
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    • 90 Critic Score
    This game is perfect for Scrabble lovers, who enjoy competition and want to add combat to the mix.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Whether you've played a Glass Tower game before or are new to the series and looking for a new puzzler, Glass Tower 3 should be a title worth looking into. It's taken the success from earlier games, incorporated a ton of requested features, and then fleshed it out with enough new levels to keep you busy for quite some time.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Its super simple and inarguably flawed, but its persistent upgrade system is a great carrot-on-the-stick and its modern war trappings do set Dawn of War apart.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    One of the goals of Pachinko is to feed the addiction of possible reward by playing a game based mostly on random chance. If you're looking for a time-waster that accomplishes that, or you're a fan of Pachinko, you can't go wrong with Pachinko Frenzy. However, don't think you're going to be unlocking new boards any time soon, unless you put in a good deal of time or money (once IAP goes live).
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a quick and dirty port of the four-year-old PSP version of the game, which itself was based on a thirteen-year-old Playstation game. For fans of the original, you'll get pretty much the exact game you expect, albeit with some performance issues on some devices.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I can't really think of any better options if you're looking for a Mario Bros. type of game on the App Store. Bonkheads HD has nice high resolution graphics, good controls, tons of levels, and OpenFeint achievements and leaderboards, though sadly no Game Center currently.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Bizango strikes me as a game that needed more time in the oven. When it works, it's satisfying and scratches a new itch that I never knew I had, but the times when everything clicks are rare.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    But as a ridiculously cute time waster with a stupidly catchy soundtrack, Baby Monkey knows what it's doing. Dynamically generated levels and a challenging difficulty curve will keep you entertained while you drive your friends insane playing the song on loop.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An enjoyable experience, and one that does the adventure strategy genre proud.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All you really need to do is pay attention. In return, you'll find a satisfying puzzle experience that leaves you tantalized for one more shot at building the perfect city.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Really, I think all the problems of Fractal Combat can be boiled down to two words: safe and uninspired.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This is a bland, boring racing game compared not only to previous iOS Need For Speed titles, but also other racers already on the App Store.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In the end, what matters most is whether that feeling of tension and enjoyment exists when you're playing against another person. I'd have to say that yes, Battle Planes does just hit that horizon.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The happy music and precious hand drawn look of the game make it a pleasure to play, and excellent level design really rounds it all out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's a should-buy for fans of the original, and a must-buy for iCade owners looking to add a strong title to a small library.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    All of its pieces fit snug and everything you do contributes to a whole package. It's also one of its most wide-reaching games, combining social and sim aspects from all over the place.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's unfortunate the puzzles in Touch Detective aren't better, because the presentation of the game alone makes it worth checking out.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's ridiculous how much Anomaly has to offer and how natural it feels on touch devices. I don't think it's out of line to call it one of the best games on the market at the moment, as its easily one the visually sharpest, most well-produced, and executed out there.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    At first blush, Tero seems entirely unremarkable in a sea of iOS platformers, a first impression bolstered by the sketchy controls. But, under the right circumstances, Tero synthesizes the visuals of Super Mario World, the physics of Yoshi's Island, and the death-cult gameplay of games like Mega Man and Super Meat Boy into a game that strikes the nice balance between tension and release, between frustration and delight.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you were a Rampart fan back in the day and have wanted a portable version on the go, nothing else in the App Store even approaches Zen Wars.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sticky creates a mixed impression. On one hand, the levels, creatures and power-ups's are varied and creative, the artwork is hand-drawn and the controls are interesting and work really well.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    But, if you love match-3 puzzles then this cute and colorful cross-genre platform / puzzle game may tickle your fancy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pickpawcket succeeds where it counts, with challenging gameplay that rarely dips into frustration.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An incredibly frustrating game to play. I still enjoy the core gameplay, and I absolutely love the custom characters and huge variety of things to buy for my character. However, the freemium mechanics and poor framerate just keep interrupting the experience that I know it can provide.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For the price, this is one hell of an adventure, and the gameplay experience is just about as refined as can be.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pigs in Trees only has one mode, based on a simple concept, but this drawing arcade game is so well delivered, that it deserves to be successful. We're already looking forward to the Spring levels.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's well worth the price tag and you'll find yourself so empathetic for the rocket's goals that you'll push yourself to finish it no matter how hard it gets.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As far as how it actually plays, Exitium: Saviors of Vardonia doesn't offer a whole lot of new ideas, but it does offer an interweaving story that begs for the game to be played four times and enough quests to keep you busy for a long time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SnakeRace is a game between you and the environment. There are no enemies, weapons, or any sort of action-oriented gameplay. As such, not everyone will be interested in taking it for a spin. However, if you're looking for a simple, fast-paced game that doesn't pretend to be more than what it is, I'd recommend checking out SnakeRace.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although it has its flaws, it still offers a huge world to explore and plenty of solid (if not terribly innovative) gameplay.

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