Worth Playing's Scores

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For 6,719 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 Round 2
Lowest review score: 10 Navy SEALs: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Score distribution:
6719 game reviews
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    For those who haven't played a match-three puzzle game before, there are plenty of other games that do this formula better, some of which are cheaper and downloadable. Seek out those first and then come back to this if you still crave a match-three puzzle fix.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Overall, Dungeon Siege III: Treasures of the Sun is a good DLC pack. For $10, players get three to five hours of gameplay per character in some neat new environments. You also get new abilities and a solidly written individual plot, so it's a good value for those who enjoyed the base game. Nothing here's going to change the minds of non-fans, though.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Brunswick Pro Bowling is the sort of game you can play for a couple of hours and think it's a ton of fun. Then you come back to it and realize absolutely nothing has changed, evolved or grown for a few hours and you're starting to waste your time. This title flies in the face of the norm in that the more time you put into it, the less you get out of it, and that's not a good situation. Avoid this gutter ball.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If anything, treat this game as training wheels for future dance games. It is a great place to learn about the genre, but it won't be long before the audience graduates to meatier fare.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Invizimals: Shadow Zone may sport some marginal improvements, but the core game still isn't much to talk about. With a narrative that you rarely interact with, you'll watch most of the game instead of playing it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    As stated before, there doesn't seem to be much justification for the price hike in Heavy Fire: Afghanistan. The game may let you have four players playing together, but it does so with a package that looks and sounds merely serviceable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Zumba Fitness 2's improvements are greatly overshadowed by its lack of instruction as well as poor controls.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As it stands, it's still a recommended title provided you have friends who are willing to jump in with you.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While the short-tempered may start to throw controllers or systems after a few rounds, everyone else will appreciate the game's simplicity as well as the fact that this has the most levels of all available versions, making the $2.99 asking price well worth the investment.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The only gripe you can come up with for the Midnight Mountain Ski Pack is that it doesn't add much else aside from the three nighttime courses. There are no new challenges, no new outfits, and no option to toggle day or night settings for the existing challenges.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's not bad for a game that started as a literal pretender.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Ram Racing is a decidedly below-average racer that elicits more groans than cheers.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's no doubt that Zuma's Revenge is a perfect title for the Nintendo DS. The easy-to-learn nature of the title makes it inviting to pick up, and the gradual introduction of more difficult levels gives it an addictive flavor as you're always enticed to push forward.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Bluecoats: North vs. South has not aged well. The strategy feels too basic while the minigames aren't exactly enjoyable. The overall presentation is fine, but it feels like a lazy port of the iOS game - more so because of the lack of multiplayer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With that said, the content in Orcs Must Die! 2: Fire and Water meshes nicely with the base game, and the new levels are fun to play. Whether you purchase it right away or wait for the inevitable Steam sale, if you enjoyed Orcs Must Die! 2, you're going to enjoy Fire and Water.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ultimately, the Plants vs. Zombies table for Pinball FX2 is an excellent choice, no matter your skill level. Beginners will find a low barrier to entry while experienced players will enjoy the challenge of the trickier shots. At a mere 240 Microsoft points ($3 USD), you'll still have plenty of sun to spare
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As it is, Balloon Pop Remix is a touch above average, but it doesn't do anything to define itself as a must-play experience. Puzzle fans looking for something a little different will find that it makes for a nice time-waster when commuting or waiting in line, but for anything deeper, you'll want to look elsewhere.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Just Dance: Disney Party is certainly the best of the series' three dance titles for kids. The production values have been increased greatly, and the presentation is creeping closer to the main game. While the song list may be short, the songs are great, and there are fewer "undanceable" songs than expected. Those looking for a dance game that caters to younger kids will be perfectly at ease with this title.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Home Run Stars is meant for brief moments of gaming and nothing more. The hitting is quite fun, though the aiming takes some time to get used to, and the addition of targets gives provides some variety. Multiplayer is fun enough, but it really takes off if you have a Smartglass-capable phone, especially since the online community for this is pretty much nonexistent.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Karaoke app may not be perfect, but it's still plenty enjoyable. It's not meant to compete with your Rock Band library. If you think of it as a replacement for that, it fails.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite my misgivings about the retail product and on-disc content, I can't overstate how enjoyable Tropico 4 and the Modern Times expansion pack are. This isn't the best way to purchase both, though, as you'd be better off picking up both piecemeal, digitally or through retail.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As collections go, the first Capcom Arcade Cabinet game pack isn't a bad deal. Avengers might be a bit of a dud, but both 1943 and Black Tiger offer plenty of entertainment for the price.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    At twice the price of the first pack, Capcom Arcade Cabinet: Game Pack 2 is pushing the high end of impulse purchase. With that said, it's difficult to pass up a game like Ghosts'n Goblins, even if you already own a previous release for another console.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Of the games in Capcom Arcade Cabinet - Game Pack 5, the only real standout is Pirate Ship Higemaru. If you are only interested in a few titles, then it's probably worth considering Pirate Ship Higemaru as a stand-alone purchase. As a three-game pack, however, Game Pack 5 isn't that exciting unless you're a hardcore retro gamer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Like the previous packs, deciding how to purchase the games (individually or in packs) depends on how interested you are in the other titles in the collection. If you want all (or even most) of them, the all-in-one option for 2,000 MSP ($25 USD), which includes Game Packs 2-5, is a much better deal than purchasing all of the add-on games individually.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Bandfuse is easily the most successful approach to learning how to play a guitar, but it's also damn fun for guitarists of all skill levels.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Overall, the Champions Bundle isn't bad if you're still a dedicated Halo 4 player. The maps are good, and the aesthetics are plentiful for those who care about that. If you're just a casual participant in the multiplayer, you're better served by only purchasing the map pack.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pac is mostly good, though a few oddities hold him back from being a fully plausible platforming hero, especially since those same issues aren't present in the home console version. The level design isn't anything special, and the repetition of bosses is disappointing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    All in all, Guardians of the Galaxy is an average table that will likely sell based on the license and the accessibility for casual players, rather than on the quality of the table itself. If you've already mastered every other table in the Pinball FX 2 library, then give it a look, but if you're still making your way through the Zen archive, there are better options.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of other, higher-priced titles in the genre, but it clearly understands what makes the core mechanics of a "roguelike" work.

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