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For 393 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 32% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 64% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 66
Highest review score: 100 Super Mario Galaxy
Lowest review score: 10 Fighters Uncaged
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 158 out of 393
  2. Mixed: 176 out of 393
  3. Negative: 59 out of 393
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    God of War III
    If you liked the previous God of War titles, you're going to feel right at home with this one.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty
    If you are into real time strategy in any form, it's hard to ignore Starcraft II.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Super Mario Galaxy 2
    If you loved the first Super Mario Galaxy, you will adore the sequel.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
    You are looking at about 14 to 16 hours of gameplay for Kingdom Hearts Re: coded, but slogging through the entire story really lacks any substantial payoff.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zeit Squared
    Hardcore shmup fans need to give this a look, if only to try something familiar yet fresh, while if you ever enjoyed a game of Galaga, this is your chance to see where the genre's promise remains.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Angry Birds
    The 200 or so levels will eat up a solid chunk of your gaming time and is very addictive to the casual gamer.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    UFC Undisputed 2010
    Despite being a solid fighting game for a portable platform, it's unfortunate to see such a barebones version of Undisputed, in comparison to the console versions.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Lost in Shadow
    Lost in Shadow is unfortunately true to its name. The player will feel lost in a sea of mediocre gameplay that doesn't have a foreseeable end in sight.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Disney's TRON: Evolution
    Something tells me that another 6 months to a year of development time on Tron: Evolution could have brought a truly amazing game, but unfortunately the rushed development cycle to match the movie's release strikes again and the half-assed gameplay is the result of that.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mafia II
    A great story that manages to make old ground seem fresh, coupled with out-of-this world sound design, is sadly attached to a middle-of-the-road, limited third-person gaming experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mafia II
    The combination of the ancient control mechanics, odd pacing and lack of real world entertainment drag the game down and seriously decreased my enjoyment of Mafia II. Still, it's worth a playthrough if you just adore mafia games and have a solid PC build to take it on.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NHL 11
    This is easily the best NHL hockey has ever been on a console, and it sets the bar incredibly high for EA's next release.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NHL 11
    There's little to nothing in NHL 11 to complain about. The quality of the presentation is fantastic and you can tell EA went to tremendous lengths to tweak the gameplay to improve the hockey experience.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA 2K11
    With the exception of the horrific online performance, NBA 2K11 is really an exceptional basketball title with a ridiculous amount of depth and a shockingly challenging AI.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
    While the game has a smattering of problems such as poor camera angles and too restrictive level linearity, this reboot of the Castlevania franchise has an enthralling narrative, amazing boss battles and tons of replay value.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    F1 2010
    This is the best Formula 1 racer currently available, but that really wasn't hard considering the lack of competition.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
    The biggest fault of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is not a poor gameplay experience, but rather one that's over a bit too quickly.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    DanceMasters
    It's basically DDR, but using the Kinect motion controller. Sadly, it's overshadowed by the much more charismatic and dance friendly game, Dance Central.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
    Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is definitely a short experience, likely clocking in around 4 to 5 hours for younger players.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2
    That being said, critics of the first game are going to find problems with Dead Rising 2, namely the highly difficult boss battles and the poorly structured inventory system.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Dead Space Ignition
    A game based solely on introducing the hacking mini-games was a terrible idea. Add in the terrible narrative, atrocious graphics and complete lack of replay value to get one of the worst prequels I've ever played.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks
    The attractive price is not the only thing that makes this frantic space shooter worth trying out. Looking past the hit or miss humor in the dialogue, the action is absolutely addicting and you will be replaying levels incessantly to build up some space cash to purchase your next upgrade.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Case West
    There's a moderately satisfying amount of entertainment to be found in Dead Rising 2: Case West, but the $10 cost seems high for the 2.5 hour play time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fallout: New Vegas - Dead Money
    I'm curious if Obsidian led off with their weakest Fallout Vegas add-on pack as the repetitive, frustrating gameplay emphasizes the weaker elements of Fallout: New Vegas and seems even more buggy than the actual game. Raising the level cap by 5 does help extend the life of the first game though, even if the add-on pack is on the average side.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ilomilo
    Ilomilo is an incredibly charming puzzle game that will likely be too frustrating for some players and the lack of a fully featured multiplayer mode decreases the replay value dramatically.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just Dance 2
    It's far more effective as a fun aerobic workout or a way to get your groove on if you wouldn't step foot "in da club."
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    R.U.S.E.
    This really just boils down to if you enjoy RTS games and the methodical level of pacing that comes with the genre. This is the first RTS game on a console that I have been able to tolerate.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shaun White Skateboarding
    In terms of technical performance, this game is fairly solid. But you aren't getting the simulation style gameplay found in the Skate series or even the all-arcade style of the Tony Hawk series.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Flip's Twisted World
    The concept is certainly good, and the design work, in the visuals, level design and music, is impressive, but the implementation just doesn't work the way you'd want it to.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blood Stone: 007
    One of the biggest problems with the game is its length, clocking in at about 4 to 6 hours depending on your difficulty preferences. Mix that with a minimalistic multiplayer mode and we have a recipe for a weekend rental rather than a purchase, even though the fact paced action and naturally entertaining story are worth a playthrough for any true fan of Bond. I really enjoyed the ride while it lasted, but anyone that shells out full MSRP is going to feel jilted after the credits roll.
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