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For 6,725 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 61% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 33% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 99 Fight Night 2004
Lowest review score: 10 Navy SEALs: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,893 out of 6725
  2. Mixed: 2,422 out of 6725
  3. Negative: 410 out of 6725
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    DiRT 2
    There is no individuality or unique feel to any of the supposedly varied tracks. The mission variety is a thinly veiled joke, and the graphics aren't enough to make you forget that you're not having any fun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
    All in all, Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days is a great strategy RPG, and while I still prefer the original title's story line and characters, there's nothing to really complain about when it comes to the gameplay.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Darkest of Days
    The premise is great, the big set-piece battles are fun, but everything else is boxed within dated design concepts from which other titles have long evolved.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    NBA 2K10: Draft Combine
    NBA 2K10: Draft Combine is an interesting experiment that would only appeal to a limited audience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Section 8
    Section 8 is difficult to recommend to anyone but fans of the space-marine shooter subgenre.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny
    Even with several flashy, promising new PSP titles on the way this gaming season, Broken Destiny should be near the top of your must-play list.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero 5
    The new mechanics work extremely well, and the visuals have received a nice new coat of paint to really make performances pop and give you the feeling that you're watching actual concert footage instead of a simple video game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks
    Altogether, I think it's a pretty good value for $20, and while it's a budget title intended for kids, I think it would be a pretty solid game for any casual gamer.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Champions Online
    Champions Online has something for everyone, so when we get to the bottom line, I'd recommend giving it a try. The problem with having something for everyone is that when you try to make everybody happy, no one really is.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Emergency Room
    It's an interesting approach to the Trauma Center formula, and I'm glad to play another game in that funky sub-genre, but at the same time, I'm waffling on whether I'd recommend this title for purchase.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Warriors Orochi 2
    Ultimately, Warriors Orochi 2 takes an already tarnished franchise and further beats it into the ground.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    NBA 2K10: Draft Combine
    NBA 2K10: Draft Combine is an interesting experiment that would only appeal to a limited audience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cursed Mountain
    Cursed Mountain is a very good surprise for all survival horror Wii owners.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    Fans of the franchise owe it to themselves to pick it up, and anyone with a hankering for a high-quality action game will find Arkham Asylum to be just what the doctor ordered.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    There have been many different Batman games over the years, but none quite so polished as this one. Batman: Arkham Asylum combines the best elements of the classic Batman mythos with the modern-day interpretation of the hero. The end result is a game that outshines its flaws and is quite simply a blast to play.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dissidia: Final Fantasy
    At its barest elements, Dissidia: Final Fantasy is phenomenal.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy
    Mana Khemia 2: The Fall of Alchemy feels like a half-finished game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    CrimeCraft
    It's surprisingly rewarding to climb in levels and get a new gun only to trick it out with some mods and a new paint scheme, and for what the game lacks in complexity or a plot, it definitely makes up for it with its fast-paced and enjoyable gameplay.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sudoku Ball Detective
    At the end of the day, Sudoku Ball: Detective is still your basic game of sudoku. The ball gimmick doesn't really affect general gameplay, while the four specific modes only benefit those who want some added pressure to their game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Disney Wizards of Waverly Place
    As stated before, Wizards of Waverly Place is an above-average game for the recent crop of Disney Channel games to come out on the Nintendo DS.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime Trilogy
    The only real obstacle in determining whether or not you should get Metroid Prime: Trilogy is if you are currently an owner of both of the GameCube titles and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on the Wii.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    My Make-Up
    However, at $30, the title's price is far too high when you consider the too-precious save memory and the fact that there are other, similar and less expensive games available for the DS.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay
    You should play the first episode anyway because it's great, and this edition only continues the winning tradition.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Shadow Complex
    From the power-ups to the level design, Shadow Complex is a love letter to Super Metroid. The result is a game that is a heck of a lot of fun, although it would be unfair comparing it to Super Metroid.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein
    Wolfenstein really doesn't do much to move the FPS genre forward, but it does manage to nail the fundamentals and offer a highly entertaining experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein
    I love Wolfenstein, if only for the brilliant single-player segment, which swishes together 1940s pulp-action sci-fi and straightforward gunplay with atmospheric adventure.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spectrobes: Origins
    This is a decent game, and kids will likely enjoy it for a while, but it falls well short of being any sort of modern classic.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Speed Zone
    Unfortunately, the third-party genre offerings on this console are not particularly numerous, and most racing titles out there range from the abysmal to the merely mediocre. But if the Wii is your primary console gaming platform, you're avid about arcade-style racers, and you can tolerate a steep, steep learning curve, Speed Zone may be worth a look.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 10
    For all of the things that Madden NFL '10 does right, it's certainly not the perfect experience. It's easily the finest incarnation of the series since the arrival of the 360 and PS3, and it signals the first true statement as to how the future of the series is going to be.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 10
    I'm pleased to say that this year's Madden is one of the best entries into the franchise in several years
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 10
    All in all, I enjoyed Madden '10 on the Wii and can definitely say that it's the best version for casual fans.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Phantom Brave: We Meet Again
    Phantom Brave: We Meet Again is not the worst thing you could play, but in the world of strategy RPGs, it's trying hard to be.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trials HD
    Trials HD is one of those rare occurrences where the real-life activity might actually be easier than its video game imitator. Yes, it's difficult and will turn off some folks, but the relentless gameplay is still rock solid and intensely rewarding when things eventually go your way.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    C.O.R.E.
    You could definitely pass up C.O.R.E., and while I like the idea of someone at least trying to put out a genre title that doesn't typically get made on the NDS, I also feel that C.O.R.E. is an example of why FPSes don't make the transition well to the DS.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Active Life: Extreme Challenge
    The game is eye-catching and will certainly get you moving around (even if you cheat and use your hands instead of your feet for some game controls), but the lack of longevity and the general wearing of the novelty will make this game very short-lived for anyone else.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    ATV Quad Kings
    ATV Quad Kings isn't a great title by any stretch of the imagination, but at the same time, it does what it sets out to do, and it does it well enough to get by. The racing is basic but fun for an hour or two, when you're not fighting against certain control issues. If you're looking for a realistic racer, or a polished one, for that matter, this isn't the game for you, but if you do have $20 to spend and you're not sure what to get, you could do worse than this.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Brave: A Warrior's Tale
    There's nothing in particular to recommend Brave: A Warrior's Tale beyond the budget price and vaguely interesting mythology.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Fossil Fighters
    The bottom line is that Fossil Fighters takes the formula established by games like Spectrobes and Pokemon and improves on it in nearly every way.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled
    As an update of an older title, Turtles in Time Re-Shelled is an enjoyable nostalgia romp, but there isn't a whole lot here that is going to justify repeated play attempts.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    SingStar Queen
    SingStar: Queen is the type of track pack that you want other music games to follow. It takes the songs from one band, puts it in a compilation for fans to enjoy, and retains features from the series' previous titles.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    SingStar Queen
    SingStar: Queen is the type of track pack that you want other music games to follow. It takes the songs from one band, puts it in a compilation for fans to enjoy, and retains features from the series' previous titles.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
    The problem is that the entire game feels cobbled together and misses the target on a lot of very important things, like fun.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Real Heroes: Firefighter
    Real Heroes: Firefighter isn't a perfect game by any means. Everything here, from the graphics to the sound to the controls, comes off as average with a few issues sprinkled here and there.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Build 'n Race
    The sound is mediocre, the graphics are the same, and the controls aren't as tight as they should be. Top it off with gameplay that is both boring and challenging due to lack of AI balance and bugs, and you have a recipe for sub-par gaming.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta
    Perhaps I simply set the bar too high in my mind because while this is an entertaining and unique new mission, it really feels like it's lost the heart that made the rest of the game so great.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta
    Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta is one side story that Wasteland warriors can afford to survive without.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Marvel vs. Capcom 2
    This is one game that has most certainly stood the test of time.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    East India Company
    It is ultimately this lack of personality, engagement and in-depth contextualization that makes East India Company just another run-of-the-mill trading game that doesn't really live up to the allure of the greatest historical simulation games that can actually transport you back and let you loose in another time and place.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Space Bust-A-Move
    It was always about the gameplay, and with the classic gameplay mixed in with various modes and a tight control scheme, there's little left to complain about.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Aliens in the Attic
    Altogether, Aliens in the Attic was surprisingly better than I anticipated, even if I was pretty down on it in this review.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wii Sports Resort
    Coming straight from Nintendo, the Wii Sports Resort presentation is overall only as good as you'd expect, but that doesn't detract from the actual quality.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters XII
    KoF XII is exactly as average as you can be, being neither wholly unplayable, nor the best of the best.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters XII
    It really is sad to see a game like King of Fighters XII turn out this way. It has a solid fighting mechanic and great graphics, but the surrounding features are so meager that they kill everything good about the game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Shatter
    Shatter is the rare game that takes a concept that's been around nearly as long as gaming itself and completely revolutionizes it. Simply put, Shatter is the new standard that all other block-breaking games will have to meet.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    'Splosion Man
    'Splosion Man is one of the most enjoyable and unique platform games I've played in years. The gameplay is simple to pick up but full of complexities to master.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Little King's Story
    In the end, Little King's Story is a cute yet exceptionally deep title that will provide hours upon hours of gameplay for anyone willing to master it. However, poor control and pathfinding, coupled with overwhelming scale and some exceptionally frustrating bosses, might turn off a lot of gamers who are looking for a game to ease them into the RTS/simulation genre.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Disney G-Force
    Gimmicks aside, G-Force is an enjoyable game. The controls are solid, the graphics are quite good and the sound is better than expected.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Disney G-Force
    Gimmicks aside, G-Force is an enjoyable game. The controls are solid, the graphics are quite good and the sound is better than expected.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Garfield Gets Real
    Garfield Gets Real isn't a good game and is one of the worst licensed titles I've played this year so DS owners, Garfield fans and gamers in general will do well to avoid this one. There's nothing remarkable or enjoyable about the gameplay, so you should avoid this one at all costs and not give into the budget price.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord!?
    The title is funny, but I can't honestly say if it's particularly fun, as the brand of fun it offers is restricted to an extremely narrow audience. To all those who enjoy their punishment with a side of laughs, by all means check this one out.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Namco Museum Essentials
    Overall, it's a very worthwhile package and one that you won't regret picking up.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Unbound Saga
    Boring gameplay and half-baked mechanics combine to create a title that is shallow even for a $15 downloadable game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
    For $10, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is a fantastic remake of a classic game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Madballs in Babo: Invasion
    Altogether, Madballs in Babo: Invasion is a pretty decent shooter for XBLA, but it's something that I could only see myself playing as a temporary distraction from the heavy hitters available on the system.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
    For $10, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is a fantastic remake of a classic game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 10
    I stuck mostly with the on-field stuff, and it was solid enough for me to keep tinkering around with rivalries, tradition and the spread offense. But it won't make fans of the pros change their allegiance.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 10
    I stuck mostly with the on-field stuff, and it was solid enough for me to keep tinkering around with rivalries, tradition and the spread offense. But it won't make fans of the pros change their allegiance.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Battlefield 1943
    This is definitely a good-looking $15 game, but there's just not enough meat here to sustain it for a long period of time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The Bigs 2
    The Bigs 2 is a very solid arcade baseball game. It set out to improve upon the original title with more content, and it mostly succeeds. The arcade nature of the game makes it ideal for playing with friends rather than a serious investment of solo time. With a season mode in place and Become a Legend mode being a fun, if often frustrating, experience, The Bigs has quickly shaped itself into the best baseball that 2K Sports has to offer. It's not on par with MLB: The Show, but it's a great arcade alternative to America's pastime.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    ArmA II
    Arma II is a very deep portrayal of warfare, and it's not for the faint of heart who want their shooters to involve little more than pointing a gun and shooting. However, its depth is somewhat two-faced, as though its environments and overall feel seems as real as ever, the multitude of bugs that you will face really take you out of the fight before you've even been felled by enemy fire.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    CID The Dummy
    The game is much more frustrating than it is fun, and the very small glimmers of hope offered in the opening moments are quickly plowed under by the title's myriad flaws and lack of anything that might make it an even remotely compelling experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal
    Overall, the first outing in the Tales of Monkey Island series feels a lot like riding a bike for the first time in over a decade. Sure, you may wobble a bit at first and you may not be able to pull off all the same tricks as you could in your younger days, but things ultimately fall into place and it isn't long before you relax into a nice rhythm.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Punisher: No Mercy
    Sadly, The Punisher: No Mercy is a complete waste of a license for a comic book antihero that does have out there amongst gamers a loyal following.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trine
    Trine is one of the better platformers I've played this year, and it's definitely worth buying.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Worms 2: Armageddon
    For the $10 price of admission, Worms 2: Armageddon is a hard game to pass up if you've ever remotely been interested in the series. There's a slew of content here and lots of replay value due to the massive quantity of unlockables and level of customization that the game allows.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    Altogether, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is not a great game, but it's decent enough to be playable, and I can see the charm that younger fans of the franchise will enjoy.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    Terribly flawed audio, bland visuals, cut scenes that make no sense in the context of the preceding or following gameplay, miserable Quidditch, horrible potion-making and awkward dueling all add up to make this title a train wreck from which you can look away.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for the Wii simply does not have enough magic in it to fly on its own.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    When you get down to it, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is absolutely boring to play on the DS. It's a constant series of fetch quests that's rarely broken up by the wand duels, potion-making and Quidditch matches.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Roogoo: Twisted Towers
    It's worth checking out, and it's certainly a unique take on the puzzle genre.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
    All in all, the campaign has plenty of solid action, but the lack of variety in objectives causes the gameplay to wear thin after a while.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
    Between the fantastic characters, wonderful story and largely entertaining gunplay, this is a title that's worth checking out.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament
    All in all, Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament is a pretty bland and boring offering from Irem on the PSP, and it's the first big miss I've played from the company in quite a while. Even if you're a fan of the original PS2 title, you're not missing anything by skipping this one.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
    For the child and the child in all of us, give it a whirl, but if you steadfastly insist you grew up a long time ago, please move along; there's nothing for you to see here.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
    The actual gameplay; in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger; is relentlessly crazy, to the point where even two complete novices flailing away at one another will be entertained by the ridiculous crap they're able to pull off.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
    The actual gameplay; in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger; is relentlessly crazy, to the point where even two complete novices flailing away at one another will be entertained by the ridiculous crap they're able to pull off.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Infernal: Hell's Vengeance
    Infernal: Hell's Vengeance has a neat premise, and that's it. The gameplay is botched in every conceivable way, and the graphics and voice acting will grate on you endlessly.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace
    Nonetheless, Mega Man Star Force 3 is going to be popular among its fan base, and the upgrades will help them get the most out of the game. Non-fans probably won't find a lot here, though, and by repeatedly exploring the same elements of Geo's life, Capcom seems to be falling into a comfortable rut here.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker
    Nonetheless, Mega Man Star Force 3 is going to be popular among its fan base, and the upgrades will help them get the most out of the game. Non-fans probably won't find a lot here, though, and by repeatedly exploring the same elements of Geo's life, Capcom seems to be falling into a comfortable rut here.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Droplitz
    Droplitz is one of those under-the-radar games that, in spite of how good it is, has gotten lost in the commotion and hoopla of the summer games season.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Droplitz
    Droplitz is one of those under-the-radar games that, in spite of how good it is, has gotten lost in the commotion and hoopla of the summer games season.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Droplitz
    Droplitz is one of those under-the-radar games that, in spite of how good it is, has gotten lost in the commotion and hoopla of the summer games season.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fight Night Round 4
    All told, Fight Night Round 4 is a solid game, and it's more than just a rebranding of the franchise.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Conduit
    Going out on a limb, but a thick limb, The Conduit is an FPS that will stand well among lots of contemporary shooters, but the game is by far the most fully realized, expertly designed experience of its type available on the Wii.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor is easily one of the best strategy-RPGs on the Nintendo DS and may even be one of the better strategy RPGs ever made.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
    Down to brass tacks, if you're expecting a gameplay masterpiece that expands on the Michael Bay Transformers mythology or merely sticks quite close to the new movie, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen won't fill the bill.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
    Overall, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a mindless and fun third-person action game that should suit the needs of Transformers fans.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Autobots
    Overall, I'm not sure that I'd suggest Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – Autobots to anyone other than die-hard Transformer fans, even though it really doesn't do the franchise any justice.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pangya Fantasy Golf
    Pangya: Fantasy Golf is a decent golf title on the system, and it's nice to have something else to play other than Hot Shots.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dawn of Discovery
    Aside from those minor quibbles, I really enjoyed Dawn of Discovery, but keep in mind that if you're not already a fan of real-time strategy games, this game might not be the one to suck you in, especially not on a console. It's certainly well-adapted, but the difficulty curve is pretty high, and I'm not sure that people will have the patience to go through the tutorial that's masked as a story mode. However, if you're willing to stick it out, there's a ton of depth here that can keep you busy for hours on end, and it's a great value at $30.
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