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 Dead Space
Lowest review score: 10 Dragon's Den The Official Game
Score distribution:
1054 game reviews
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Hero is tremendous arcade style fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kid Vector is a cool speed run platformer that can challenge most players intensively. I would have liked to see more story, or at least more variation with power ups for example.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NyxQuest is one of the best platformers I have played on any iOS device. It looks and sounds stunning, has a great setting and is generally a joy to play.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Little Acorns is real treat, and I am glad I overcame my initial qualms. No matter if you are three years old, or forty you will be able to enjoy the game. The three year old will enjoy the graphics, and easy to get into controls. The more mature games will enjoy the challenge, and great level design.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Finding all the jobs, getting surprises when clones are in love and expanding the settlement are all fun, and addictive. Too bad that the pacing slows to a trickle somewhere around level 9.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The fact that the interface is well designed, and the entire game has a Godzilab level of polish also helps longtime appeal.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A quite fun old school RPG with new school humour. An uneven level of difficulty, hard to read texts on smaller devices, lack of online leaderboard or achievements and dated sound effects draw the final rating down. It is still worth experiencing if you want a fun adventure with weird bunch of heroes.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I am extremely happy with how well the game has been treated in its transfer to iOS. The control scheme is simple, but perfect for the touch screen.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In the end, this game isn't for the usual gamers. If you are a hunter though and have a lot of patience, then you will definitely find something good here.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For platform fans that like a bit of head scratching thrown in for good measure, it's certainly worth checking out, and fans hoping to play the original won't be disappointed.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A hard game to rate. The gameplay in the match three section is excellent, and you can play it for ages. Sadly the quest mode is not that good, and it soon started grating on me.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A very interesting and well polished puzzle game. It will fry your brain and really make you think analytically.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    So what did I enjoy about Warhammer Quest? I think the game was a visual treat. I think that the combat, while opaque, has the potential to be enjoyable simply by keeping the player more informed and involved with the process. I think that the atmosphere is engaging, and that quests have great premises and writing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kickin Momma comes with enough levels to keep you busy for some time, especially if you go back to earn a gold medal on each one. Plus, there's Game Center achievements and leaderboards that increase the replay value even further.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you are looking for an intense thriller and have a lot of time (or money) on your hands then you may want to pick this up. For everyone else it's certainly pretty to look at and listen too, but I doubt you'll have the patience or enough encouragement to get to the end.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ORC: Vengeance certainly has it's moments when the gesture controls come together when surrounded by five or six monsters, and Rok rocks his axe. Too much time is spent slowly running around the linear levels looking for a switch to open another gate.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It has a cool 16-bit look and feel to it that reminds me of the game Flashback, and the various deaths are funny to behold. Because of the basic graphical design I would have liked to see more levels than the initial three (more levels are promised).
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An excellent time waster, and can be really relaxing to play for both short and long sessions. Great polished graphics, and one of the best soundtracks in an iPhone game definitely makes it something well worth getting.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Qbism is a well made, and really clever puzzle using the third dimension as wow-factor.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    iOOTP Baseball 2011 is a deep simulation with a lot of gamelife. The basic presentation, and lack of sound hurts the overall impression. You can't go wrong with it though if you are a fan of baseball, and simulation games.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Unmechanical isn’t a bad game, but it lacks that bit of extra polish and fun that I had expected.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Act of Fury is a perfect fit for the iPhone; it's uncomplicated, good looking, and probably the easiest game to pick up and play that I've, er…picked up and played. It's also cruel, frustrating, and at times you'll swear it's just being unfair.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A fantastic example of an excellent story and outstanding voice acting, but suffers from a few technical issues including tricky controls and lag in some areas of the game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite some of the minor flaws in graphics and difficulty, the game is fun, thanks in huge part to the great control scheme. With a little more spit and polish this game could be a great budget shooter.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I will divide the scores for this game as the single player experience really differs from the online experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    One for the retro-heads only perhaps.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The intensity of the game may not be for everyone, and the relatively small amount of content may annoy some, but for me I can think of few better ways to spend a dollar.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A fun casual one touch game that you can pick up and play for ten minutes when waiting for the bus. It does`t offer any depth, and in the end the casual nature is what hurts it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The poor technical implementation aside, I still think Lunar is a great game. This just doesn't like the way it was originally intended to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lovers of 8bit games, platformers or portals are sure to love every second of Commander Pixman and that's what makes it worthy of the Editors Choice award.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I absolutely fell in love with 10000000. It seamlessly blends multiple genres in a way I have not seen since PuzzleQuest. It has a tastefully executed 8-bit music and art style that is a joy. Other than a couple of small control issues, this game is nearly perfect and I have no problem recommending it to anyone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Coaster Crazy is one of the best freemium games lately, and it allows you to be highly creative when building your own coaster empire.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ravensword is the funnest RPG I have played on the iPhone, the graphics are great, and the story is as interesting as it is hilarious, you will have a good time playing this game.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It is a shame to see a game placed in such capable hands, and then rushed.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I like the presentation, the controls and the mood of the game. The lack of levels really hurt it as the survival mode lets you camp.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In the end Trenches proves that war can be fun, and since mankind thinks that it deserves all the wars it gets. Logic, got to love it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite it's short nature, Tumbledrop is challenging, charming, and above all fun. Despite being a higher price than I expected for this kind of game (£1.99 as apposed to $0.99), it's worth picking up.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Coco Loco may have fallen to the wayside as another Angry Birds clone if it weren't for the obvious love and polish that went into practically every aspect of the game. The graphics absolutely pop on the iPad (the game is universal, so it works on the iPod and iPhone as well), and the liquid and gel physics behave exactly as one would expect.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, this is a great puzzle game. It is certainly not original, as it borrows heavily from some of the more popular games on iOS. However, it does enough to make the mechanics its own. If you like physics-based puzzle games, this is one that is well worth your time, as it features fun gameplay, beautiful visuals, and a fantastic soundtrack.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The only real complaint I have is the story. Through the "story" you are suppose to save the robots from their own planet (which is actually why you connect them through their sockets, so they can share energy) but sometimes the story itself got in the way of the flow of the game. It was a nice touch, but at times it seemed a little bit annoying.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's one of the better movie-tie-ins out there. But after watching the film twice, it just about keeps it's head above water in meeting my Na'vi needs.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's not necessarily better on all accounts than Eliminate though, instead I would say that it offers a great alternative experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you aren't scared or ashamed of turning your iPhone around while in public, then this is a definite must buy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kumo Lumo is a decent, colorful game that is perplexingly free.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Texting of the Bread is a cool concept based on a even cooler idea. It works quite well for the iPhone, but I doubt that I get better at texting personally.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    True Skate is a marvel showcasing what can only be done on a touch screen, a game that mimics the real life activity closely.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While Speed Forge Extreme really is the best of the bunch so far, it still has a ways to go before it can reach the platforms full potential of the genre.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Caverns of Minos is a highly playable, funny take on Lunar Lander and chopper rescue games from the past. The brilliant, and unique controls paired with a visual flurry of sensations the game is hard to stop playing. Get Caverns of Minos, dim the lights, put headphones on and go crazy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a nice looking, well presented game, with sharp visuals that really pop out on the iPhone. The levels are especially nice to look at and are vibrant and full of colour.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It isn't quite a full touchdown just yet, but it is definitely a field goal!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An intense breakout game with everything but the kitchen sink thrown in.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I was suprised how much I enjoyed Ice Age… I'm still playing it now, trying to get every last nut. As movie tie-ins go it's a refreshing change.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Poker Pals is a fresh entry in the asynchronous multiplayer genre that is immediately accessible to all. Easy rules, and easy to play it is a pleasurable way to play during shorter breaks.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is super challenging, yet still simple.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    PUK
    Otherwise it’s classic arcade stuff – fast, addictive and easy to get into.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While Arcane Legends may feel like a small step back for the franchise in spite of it's positive and innovative elements, it's still fun and provides one of the best mobile MMORPG experiences you can find on Android or iOS.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You don't know Jack is the most fun trivia game I have played on any console or computer.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Death Rally is still a fantastic game. The only major problem I had that I already knew about was the lack of multiplayer. Apart from that, the game is solid.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Epoch's visuals and gameplay mechanics are it's shining force, easily making it one of the most desirable games on the app store at this moment in time for all you graphic lovers. If story doesn't interest you and you're a fan of cover based gameplay, although repetitive, Epoch is indeed the reigning champion.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It doesn't exactly break any new ground, but it takes the best of the old and repackages it for a new generation.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Horrible Vikings is a casual game gone adventure, and it really works.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An equally fun, as frustrating puzzle platformer.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    All in all the game is pretty easy to grab and play for a while but it is definitely hard to master. It is still pretty short though; I beat it in like two hours or so, on normal difficulty.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I have had a fun and frustrating time with Isaac Newton's Gravity. Sadly the frustration has come from clunky controls more than from the challenges presented.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monkey Slam is a cute brick breaker that has all the strengths, and flaws of the genre. It might be better suited for a younger crowd than us old timers that have been breaking bricks for almost thirty years.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sure, there is a sense of random luck to the whole thing, and at times you look like a crazy person flicking at your iPad. But, in a way, that is its charm.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I wish someone would figure a way to make a truly great full fledged hockey game for mobile, but for now this will hold many of us hockey fans over. If you like hockey (of the ice variety), then I would advise checking this game out.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you are in the mood for some interesting and fun point and click adventuring Scarlett and the Spark of Life is definitely recommended. It won' t last you more than an evening though.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Not only is Extraction: Project Outbreak rewarding but it brings a terrific control scheme to a well paced action game on the iPad that simply works without having onscreen buttons cluttering your view.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I am truly surprised, and actually really glad that Sega has made Sonic Jump a proper standalone game well worth it for both fans, and non-fans of Sonic the Hedgehog.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fun entry in the endless running genre that brings both storyline, and humour to the table.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I really enjoyed playing NFL Rivals, and the setting makes it much more enjoyable than the predecessors. It is the same gameplay, but injected with real teams and a global competition.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Touchgrind BMX does improve on the series for the most part, but in other areas, such as the lack of free roam, it seems to be taking a big step back. As it stands now it will delight and frustrate gamers in equal measure.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    So hey, it's not original, but it's executed well enough to keep you bashing…if you know what I mean.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    All in all the game will probably satisfy the all-time Sim City fans out there; but if you are a new comer, like me, I would suggest you start learning how to play it somewhere else, or you get a friend to explain it to you, because $6.99 might be a lot to waste on something you might never get the hang off.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As a spinoff from Reckless Racing I couldn't help but hope for more, taking what was good in that game and creating something truly great. In that respect it simply can't compete.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Yes it borrows heavily from both Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, but not only does it scratch an itch for that kind of game on the Appstore, it does the job equally as well, and in many instances it does them better.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game is fun overall. There is no real doubt about it, but to me it got a little bit repetitive and tedious after a little while.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    At a buck Solomon's Keep might be an interesting diversion for the dual stick shooter and dungeon crawler fan. Technical issues, short game life, and strange design choices makes it less appealing to the casual gamer.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Train Conductor 2: USA is another prime example of a game that has benefited greatly from a long development period with fine attention to detail.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The organic kaleidoscope idea is brilliant, and offers good fun. Most of all it offers a great way to zoom out, and just relax.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you look for a game that laughs in the face of casual gaming, and adds depth to the experience definitely pick this one up.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Oh! Edo Town is still a nice game to spend a couple of hours with, but compared to the other Kairosoft titles I place it in the bottom segment. Too random, too self-running and the first title that actually feels tired of using the same formula.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the most unique experiences on any platform, and comes highly recommended for the iPad and iPhone.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The holes are a bit hard to predict, and getting good scores are not that easy. Wonderputt is still recommended to those looking for something completely different in the miniature golf genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The presentation is more polished than the original, but it will not win any accolades for graphics. There is simply too much grey, and the bloodspatter isn't over the top. I would have liked some wicked splashes of blood littering the screen. As for sound it is ok too.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I had a blast playing this game, and will continue to do so. It could be improved with more difficulty options in the single player, and of course, it doesn't win any awards for originality, but it does succeed in what it undoubtably sets out to do, and that's offer a fun and accessible arcade racer… and a fantastic online experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Sims 3 World Adventures offer very little in terms of Sims gameplay, but the good production values save the final score. The fact that you can import and export the Sims between the Sims 3 and World Adventures is also a big positive factor to the game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ms. Splosion Man explodes straight into my heart with her cute quirky style, but at the same time she is a gold-digger not afraid to go for my wallet after she has captured my heart. Please Ms. I am a married man, and I can’t afford any expensive mistresses.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    However, at higher difficulties the game becomes much more edgy.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great little entry level RPG, it's very light on story, so might not appeal to the hardcore RPG player, but it's intense action, great controls and an easy to use inventory and level up system ensures that it can be enjoyed by all.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I thoroughly enjoy Talisman’s overall design and presentation, and encourage fans of board games and role playing games to give it a shot.

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