TouchGen's Scores

  • Games
For 1,054 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 35% higher than the average critic
  • 11% same as the average critic
  • 54% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Lili
Lowest review score: 10 Dragon's Den The Official Game
Score distribution:
1054 game reviews
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Fans of the original may enjoy seeing the 8 bit retro mode, but may be largely disappointed with the lack of care taken with this iteration of their beloved game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great adventure game with focus on interpersonal relationships, and intense quicktime events. The first episode sinks it´s hooks in deep, and the wait for the next episode is already tormenting me. This comes highly recommended to both fans, and newcomers to the world of the Walking Dead.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Not enough is added to the moment to moment gameplay to combat the game's pacing problems, but I wouldn't discourage fans of tower defense from enjoying this colorful, if typical, tower defense romp.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall, Sly Fox is a novel idea, and I give them props for that, but the poor controls hurt the game a great deal. Still, for gamers looking for something a little different, this might be a great choice.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall, the game is fun, but while there are plenty of unlocks, I just do not think it has enough variety to keep anyone coming back. That being said, it is a free game, and even if you get 45 minutes of solid entertainment from it, it is worth a download.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the only things I wished for with Arkham Asylum was the ability to use the Batmobile. Alas, it wasn't possible, but here it is.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Samurai Rush feels like a game with potential, and just isn't ready for prime time yet.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Big, bad and explosively mad.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The entire experience felt functional but wasn't memorable- the game is simply passable.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great game. The physics are well done, it looks good, sounds good and is easy to pick up and learn. That being said, it did not grab me as much as some puzzle games out there, and part of that is the lack of motivation.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
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    An enjoyable game with smart visual presentation and an airy synth soundtrack that makes you feel as though you're racing against time to figure out an important puzzle. Which is of course, exactly what you're doing. They got that spot on then. You'll feel compelled to master in the same way as it's older cousin, surely a major endorsement.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Knights of the Round Cable is a great game with some awesome mechanics. I found it incredibly addicting, and I had a blast with it. Some players might find that it gets a little repetitive, but people who enjoyed going for high scores in games like Tiny Wings and Temple Run will absolutely love this game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The cute presentation is great, and gives further enjoyment.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    What it lacks is not being extreme enough in the way out there department, and a proper soundtrack. Still it is a breath of fresh air for a genre that hasn't evolved much since Midway 1942, and Ikaruga.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In the end, this is a really good game. There are plenty of achievements and unlockable items to keep you busy for a long time. The visuals are good, but not as great as you would hope from this type of game. The only other problem is that this game will only appeal to a certain niche of gamers. The style of game is cool, but it does feel dated and antiquated in the modern area.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With the increasing number of old-school arcade shooters making their way onto iOS, Raystorm stands out as a worthy sequel, with better presentation, slicker graphics and sound and even a friendlier price point than it's predecessor. If, unlike some games reviewers, the words 'Force' and 'Storm' don't put your job in jeopardy, it's well worth a pick up.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In spite of its slow start, Dynamite Jack escalates to be an exciting stealth action game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We're not going to get Zelda on iOS anytime soon, so this is somewhere near being the next best thing. Just make sure to book an appointment at the barber before sitting down to the introduction. By the time it's over, you'll need it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a fantastic casual game. It is a great game to pick up if you are looking for something ultra relaxing. It has some intense parts that will wake you up and get your blood pumping, but overall, it was just a little too slow for my tastes.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Le Havre is the most complete board game upon launch offering single player, pass and play and online multiplayer straight out of the box. It should have been cooked for a bit more to clean up the interface a bit, and given it retina resolution. Still it is a great adaption of the physical board game well worth diving into.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nihilumbra is one of those games that are more about the emotional experience than the actual gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game looks good. It has a great art style that fans of old school games will absolutely love. It has some problems that keep it from being as good as it could be, but it's certainly not a bad game by any stretch.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There isn't much of a 'game' here, unless you count watching your plane fly to it's destination while tapping the screen to collect coins which appear in the sky a game. Somehow I can't see that being a listed feature on the iTunes description.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall, this is a fun game that suffers from a developer going a little overboard trying to make some money. This game reminds me of going car shopping. Sure, it's a lot of fun to drive new cars, but you have to deal with the salesman constantly trying to sell you on the car and not just letting you enjoy the ride.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pardon me if I mention the music one more time. Apparently it's produced exclusively by a dude named Syko G. So to him I give a 'Big Up' and a 'Brrap, brrap' or something like that, and to the rest of the Touchy Interactive team, I doff my cap in sincere admiration.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Where's My Perry? is a brilliant physics puzzle that takes all the strengths of the original, and gives it a bit more personality using some of the characters from Phineas and Ferb. What the game might lack in length it makes up for in sheer fun, and satisfaction.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It seems like Gameloft fell in love with their swinging mechanic a little too much and forgot about making the movement on the ground fluid. Since combat does not take place in the air, this decreases the quality of the game significantly. It is not a bad game, but it certainly is not as good as I had initially hoped.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Zombie Quest HD might put a lot of people off considering it has the word zombie in the title. Given another skin, name, friendly subject matter and online multiplayer it could be a potential new Hero Academy. The gameplay is the strength of Zombie Quest HD, and it deserves to be packaged with more care.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Trigger won't win any accolades for best story, best narrative or game design. It does what a shooter should do however, and that is offering a octane fuelled fun experience killing zombies.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The ability to call in your own ships and draw out flight patterns for your ships grants flexibility seldom found in traditional tower defense games. Yet, that constant threat and anticipation of waves is completely intact, creating a good spin on tower defense (ship defense?) that I hope to see more of in the future.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Magic 2013 is awesome. You can get a good chunk of the game for free to see if it is for you, and then unlock the rest for $9.99. It is literally the most fun I have ever had playing ag ame on my iPad, and it is almost flawless in execution. Seriously, just get the game now.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    So if you can get past a couple of niggles, there's an alright game lurking that should keep your attention until the real muscle-bound Adonis's take the London stage. I just hope Mr Bolt doesn't embarrass himself and fall over during his big race.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WarGames: WOPR has almost everything in my opinion. Great gameplay, great old-school presentation and a story that is worth following. The only thing lacking that I would love to see is some kind of asynchronous multiplayer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sluggo is an uncomplicated game, with no in-game currency, achievements or IAP. It's easy as heck to jump in and play, and provides a heck of a challenge in true iOS puzzler fashion.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The core mechanic of tapping people to fine them gets boring very quickly, the graphics are unattractive and basic (although new towns are interesting enough to look at that they retain some charm), the music loop is one-note and annoying and unless you're up for spending your own cash on IAP, you're forced to play the same levels over and over until you get enough coins to progress.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great racing game. It has a couple of minor flaws, but nothing gamebreaking. The social sharing hooks after every race can be a little annoying, and they delay the time getting to the next race. Still, slight problems aside, fans of racing games will enjoy the total package offered in Asphalt 7 Heat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There are some small control issues that pop up now and then, but still, for a fan of challenging platformers, this one is worth a look.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you can hack the grind, stick with it and it does actually become more interesting. On the plus side, I lasted longer playing Suspect In Sight than I did with my first and only helicopter experience even before I got to that point.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This game lacks in almost every department, and most of all in the lack of fun makes it a game best left forgotten.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A great looking game that controls well, and gives us control freaks a time to control everything. Sadly the level objectives force a repetitive experience making the campaign mode a lot like the survival mode.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An engrossing and rewarding experience. I was surprised by its plot, intrigued by its themes and writing, and stimulated by its many puzzles.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ethereally moving around the classic scenery can be a great way to spend a couple of hours. I rather solve the puzzles, and if I hadn't already played the original I would have a much harder time than I have.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Chrono&Cash is a really fun game that you enter casually, but soon play compulsively. And after all the jumping, and running Cash has to do I really think he deserves some rumbling around in the hay.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    So if you're the type of sadist that enjoys the thrill of unholy enemies zeroing in on you from all angles with barely a minute to catch your breath, then Mutant Storm is as pure an arcade shooter as you're going to find. Let it rain.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's lacking too much, and there'll come a point when you realise that grabbing the keys to your Honda Civic and ram-raiding a real football match would be much more fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It has a weird control scheme that might turn people looking for a more traditional shooter off. However, if you like strategy games and shooters, this combination just might be for you. Honestly, while it's not perfect, Tiny Troopers is easily one of my favorite games I have ever played on iOS.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Human Defense is a tower defense game set inside the human body. Some aspects it does really well such as forcing you to keep the body healthy using the same currency you spend on building towers. Other aspects are not as good such as the boring grey towers, and viruses making it harder to tell everything apart.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There are loads of funny references to different characters from literature, and movies.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Uplink is a classic that works really well on the iPad. I still prefer playing it on a PC though, as it connects closer to the subject matter. At times the game feels a bit too real, and too serious and I really just want to disconnect. This is the main problem with this kind of game: it takes commitment, and can't be played casually.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a shame the MiB theme tune wasn't included somewhere along the line. Instead, a generic hip hop soundtrack is on offer, but never seems entirely suited to the game. I need my 1990′s Will Smith cheese damnit.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In a sea of arcade style games on the app store, Radia does little to stand out. However; I don't want to sound negative about Radia, it does some things really well, and for 99 cents it provides a toy-like experience that will keep you busy over the course of a few train rides.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A game where your enemies mock you by exposing their derrière has to be played immediately.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Piranha 3DD is not the flaming pile of horse poop I expected it be, but it's not a particularly good game. Unless you are a huge fan of the movie (is anyone?) or really like eating people, I would pass on this game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Brainergy fails to both deliver the message, and some really fun physics puzzles. It feels old, and tired yet it could have showcased a fresh new world of renewable energy.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Affliction is an augmented reality zombie survival shooter with a lot of issues, and limited content. It feels more like a tech demo, or proof of concept than a proper game. If you want to blast zombies there are better alternatives out there.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Its a cute enough game, and will keep you entertained for a while. But when your Wife tells you to put away your phone because its time for dinner, then proceeds to serve up lamb chops with chilli sauce, you'll realise what sheep are really good for.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's got a distinctive charm about it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Inferno+ improves upon the original from Xbox Live, but on iOS it has much more competition than on console. The formula has been tried, tested, patented, and Inferno+ is certainly one of the better when it comes to execution.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Every few months a new game comes out that absolutely dominates my iOS gaming, and Zombie Carnaval is that game. Mobigame has taken the best parts out of one-touch, forward-motion platforming games and thrown in enough features and charm to really make this title stand out above the rest.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Games with a sense of humour always get some sort of thumbs up form me. Plus I've learned so much about the Chinese playing Chin Up that I can't wait to go share it with people. After all, why would Touch Village feature it if it wasn't true?
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is really fun combining ultra responsive controls with high speed, and a lot of room for cool moves.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Rock(s) Rider feels unfinished at heart with a lot of fancy stuff layered on top. After hitting the head of the rider twenty times in a row without realising that the obstacle was obscured by a beam in another layer I had to conclude that I wasn't having any fun at all.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall, Razor: Salvation is not a bad game, but it relies too heavily on the unlock mechanic and supposedly high-end visuals and not enough on variety. For some people, the simple shooting gameplay might grab them and keep them entertained for hours, but for me, it just left me feeling unsatisfied.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Score! Classic Goals is one of those games that I want everyone to try no matter if you are diehard soccer fan, or just a gamer. Sure those haters out there won't like it, but I wouldn't want them near this game either, as they would soil it with negativity.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Subway Surfers looks and sounds great, but it does not add anything new to the endless running genre. It's fun to play, but it feels a little too much like games that have come before.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The sketchy multiplayer is a black blot on an otherwise beautifully crafted real-time strategy game for iOS devices.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Pastry Panic has some moments of fun when it all clicks, but these are not that frequent. Most of the time it feels like I am waiting for the pace to pick up, only knowing that I will curse at the controls once it does. Pastry Panic will probably hook some players, but it failed to hook me and left me feeling a bit bored.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All in all, it's a quality package, but it hasn't quite turned me on to the idea that insects should be given the privilege of existence. In fact, if it's done anything at all, it's made me more bloodthirsty for their demise.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's also a cool multiplayer mode which sees you go up against three other players in an attempt to see who can crash first…excuse me, stay in the air the longest. It's an enjoyable extra.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's definitely a good laugh, even if the gameplay is slightly one note, and a sense of satisfaction when you finally break through enemy defenses to clobber their outhouse is guaranteed, especially on the later levels.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gene Effect is a solid package; you just need to make sure your expectations are in the right place before you jump in.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I have to conclude that the formula was perfect three years ago, and the original still goes down as one of those games that made me believe in iOS as a proper platform for deep games.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I have to rate the game separately when it comes to the single player, and multiplayer experience. The difference is huge, and if I give it a combined rating it might go un-noticed, as it is one of the best same device simultaneous multiplayer games released for iOS to date. It is a shame that the single player campaign isn't as rewarding.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Kotomon may catch monsters, but didn't quite catch me. It's not all bad news though; if six guys ever jump out at me on my way home with a mate, I'll know what to do.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is one of my favorite high-flying games on iOS. It looks fantastic, provides solid options for controls and has a cool story that makes each and every task feel important. I would love to have seen some multiplayer and improved cutscenes. That being said, this is a damn good game that I absolutely loved, and highly recommend.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A super fun game with lots of replay value. If you are looking for something that takes a very unique approach to gaming then I can't recommend it enough.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A simple game fleshed out into a fun, and quite addictive experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The multiplayer in N.O.V.A. 3 is awesome. The game has some issues with connections every now and again, and there seems to be a scarcity of players in some of the modes. While it might not be perfect like the single player, it is pretty damn close.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Both derivative and utterly forgettable, with gameplay that seems more like clocking in for a day at the office than playing an exciting videogame.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One of my biggest gripes is that it takes a little too long for Sonic to get up to full sprint from stationary, so you can see that the simplicity of fastfastfastfastfast makes me happy. And without meaning to be rude dear reader, who are you to judge my happiness? I'm off to enjoy some more speed with Sonic and Tails. Interpret that how you will.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, this is another solid entry from Spacetime Studios. They have shown that they can still make a good MMO for iOS. That being said, the energy mechanic that is taken from the Mafia Wars style of games makes it feel less like a full-fledged MMO, and more like an asynchronous mobile game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In the end, this is a really good game. There are a few instances where the controls were not as accurate as I would like, and the game limits you if you are not willing to spend some real money. Still, I managed to squeeze a good three hours out of the game without spending a dime, and it is hard to complain about a beautiful and fun game that does not cost anything.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This game is not terrible. The controls work well, the mechanics put a new spin on word games, and it has a decent art style. However, it just isn't much fun. It is a shame, because a new take on word games could make for a good time. As I said, mechanically, there is nothing wrong with this game, and you might love it; for me, it was just boring and monotonous.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Non Flying Soldiers is a neat entry in the physics puzzle department that combines some of the urgency of Lemmings with a casual gizmo puzzler. There are issues however with the camera angles, the lack of variation and the short game life at less than four hours. Still it is a mighty fun game initially, and a brilliant introduction to physics puzzler for the younger crowd.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Even without spending any money or unlocking every single element in the game, The Sandbox is still a wonderful time killer that is perfect for people who enjoy experimenting, destroying, and building in a fun sandbox environment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Where it counts, the game gets it right. Physics are obviously everything in a snooker sim and here they're as true to life as you would expect, meaning that despite some control issues, International Snooker 2012 is a lot more fun to play than anything I experienced in my cue-snapping days at the local Youth Club. Those were the days.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Max Payne Mobile pays tribute to the original, and if you have never played the original you owe it to yourself to give it a go. It is by no means a perfect game, and you will get annoyed with Max spastically drying to jump, or getting stuck on something. Still it is an important piece of gaming history, and despite the flaws it is highly enjoyable due to a great story, amazing voice acting and relentless action.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A casual take on crime where some design decisions leave me confused. This would really have benefitted from line drawing controls, and some cool gadgets or other rewards to keep you interested. Repetitive gameplay, and memorization of routes limits the appeal.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Marvel vs. Capcom 2 just feels like a lazy port, because that is exactly what it is. It seems as though Capcom was just trying to cash in on the hype behind the franchise, which is disappointing because they did such a good job adopting Street Fighter to iPhone.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The presentation is a bit too simple, and the controls are in need of some tweaking.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is super challenging, yet still simple.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    LostWinds2: Winter of Melodias is a huge game that expands the more you play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cargo-Bot is a great game for a select audience. Your kids might not like it, but finally you get something to show your uncle still using a standalone calculator. If you are interested in learning to code, or have an idea and skill Codea is a great way to get going. Now I just wish I had any of those things.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game has some great new features, and it is still a hell of a fighting game. I just don't think there is enough new stuff for someone who owns the previous version to run out and get it right away.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid puzzle game from the BBC. Anyone looking for something a little different that will test your ability to think quickly will enjoy this game. It has a beautiful art style, fun gameplay and is certainly worth checking out.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is a weird experience where the great intuitive controls of the predecessor have been replaced with unresponsive buttons.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A pretty, but by-the-numbers, endless platformer, that I doubt will stay for long on your iOS homescreen.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Joining Hands is a casual puzzle game with loads of levels, good presentation and excellent controls.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I am really having a good time with Disassembly 3D on my new iPad, and that is where it belongs. It is universal, but I can't recommend it for the small iPhone screen. Any iPad will do, but it does look much better on the retina screen. If you are like me, and grew up with an urge to take stuff apart it is definitely worth trying out.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    FiveADay didn't grab me the same way that earlier Llamasoft games have, and somehow the subject matter feels more corny than wacky. Still it is a Llamasoft game, and as such has a high level of appeal to me both as a gamer and as a person with interest in game design. And I can't help but laugh at the messages between levels, as those are hilarious and changes depending on your performance.

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