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For 560 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 61% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Forza Motorsport 4
Lowest review score: 28 Saw II: Flesh & Blood
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 373 out of 560
  2. Mixed: 167 out of 560
  3. Negative: 20 out of 560
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Prey
    Some questionable story elements aside, the game is enjoyable and manages to maintain a fairly consistent pace throughout.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Armed and Dangerous
    Pure, unadulterated, shooting fun and offers a fresh coat of paint to a tired genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    OutRun2
    Maintaining that ‘edge of control’ feeling while sliding around corners and through the gaps in traffic is a special feeling that only a game such as Outrun2 can supply.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Dragon Age II
    I can honestly say I had hoped for more from Dragon Age II. Considering Bioware have a history of nailing their sequels, I can't help but feel this was handed off to their reserves developers as the big guns work on Mass Effect 3.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Carcassonne
    Carcassonne is the sort of board game that the Arcade needs more of: simple to pick up and play, but plenty of scope for competition and strategy for hardcore gamers. The games are quick, lots of fun, and the whole package is well polished and easy to use.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
    An exceptionally well made game that smacks of style and polish.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    MTX Mototrax
    It's a solid game with a lot going for it and a safe purchase if you go in not expecting anything revolutionary.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Assault Heroes
    Assault Heroes is easily one of the best original Xbox Live Arcade titles to date; the graphics are awesome, the action is intense and the gameplay is tough but enjoyable.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gears of War: Judgment
    Gears of War: Judgment isn't actually a bad game by any means - it performs admirably and takes a few risks with the series' conventions to provide a unique (Gears) experience for players. The problem here is that the experience just isn't memorable enough - this is essentially a Gears of War game done by the numbers with all tactical involvement completely removed or made superfluous.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2011
    In essence, it's a poor man's FIFA.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Blue Dragon
    Blue Dragon is wading into a difficult market; any veteran Japanese RPG player will feel like they've seen and done it all before – better too – while newcomers will likely be overwhelmed by the sheer scale of what is on offer.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Lost Odyssey
    If you are an Xbox 360 owner and a fan of Japanese role-playing games, chances are you are already playing Lost Odyssey.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Far Cry Instincts Evolution
    Really, your enjoyment of Evolution will hinge on whether you enjoyed the original game. If so, then this expansion represents another 6 or so hours of shooting fun.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Prototype
    Your personal affinity to the game will largely depend on whether you prefer to be led through an engaging and tailored adventure or to just be given a set of powers and make your own fun.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Conker: Live & Reloaded
    Singleplayer is slow going at first and honestly probably isn't well-paced enough for most people to persist with.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The Thing
    If you’re a fan of the film then you may get a kick out of The Thing and it is fun to play after watching the movie again. Just don’t expect the games biggest selling point to be anything more than a worthless gimmick.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Hitman: Contracts
    Check it out if you liked Hitman 2, but just remember, you are basically paying $100 (Austrailan) for 12 new levels of the same game and when you consider that Hitman 2 had around 20 levels, Contracts looks even less attractive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Naruto: Rise of a Ninja
    Naruto: Rise of Ninja is not the kind of title many gamers would pick up from the shelf and give it a look, because let's face it – those anime titles tend to be a bit rubbish unless you love the show. Thing is, this is a game that stands on its own as a worthy action-adventure or fighting game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes
    The fact remains however that at its core the game has changed very little from the original. The camera and control issues are still present and the learning curve is much steeper than the original with still no way of varying difficulty or to save during missions.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
    A massive improvement on the lacklustre 'Finest Hour', and provides a solid, highly enjoyable singleplayer campaign.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    NHL 2K7
    The graphics and presentation have had a thorough overhaul ultimately resulting in Cinemotion and the fantastic new camera system. However, the gameplay hasn't had an equivalent change which is understandable.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
    PES 2012 offers no remarkable new features, no amazing new teams, no real advancement to the soccer game genre. This is a problem if you're looking for something else, or something better than last year's version, but it's still as fun as PES always has been.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Far Cry Instincts Predator
    The Instincts portion is a great game, looks absolutely stunning, and is fun and exciting, if a little easy and short.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Rock Band Blitz
    It's not without shortcomings, nor does it reinvent the wheel, but Rock Band Blitz is a fun deviation from a recipe that Harmonix has conquered and moulded to their whim.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Slug 3
    This is not a game for the faint of heart; you may throw your controller at the television screen, but this game is a classic, and it was bound to find its way on the XBLA collection list, next to games such as Sonic 2, Golden Axe & Bomberman.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Kingdom for Keflings
    It's definitely not a game for everyone, but it's one of the more unique experiences on the Arcade if you're willing to just let go of the rules and regulations and build for the sake of building!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    NFL Street 2
    A number a gameplay and game mode enhancements don't advance the series as much as could be expected and in the search for new ideas and directions, EA BIG have largely struggled to come up with anything substantial.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Star Wars Republic Commando
    Easily one of the more polished first person shooters available on the Xbox. I would have liked to have seen some more advanced squad control options, or options to remove the visual cues, as this, plus the level design, gives the game a very linear feel.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead Space 3
    Dead Space 3 isn't necessarily a full blown improvement over Dead Space 2 but it comes pretty damn close. The team have done a great job at keeping the key aspects of the universe mysterious and yet expanding on them considerably to tell a very engaging story of an alien race.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    R.U.S.E.
    R.U.S.E is by no means the greatest game you'll play. It's campaign in slow, the battles can take too long, and after a certain point all the games against the AI play out the same. And if you're simply not into RTS games, then there's nothing here to change your mind. However, if you are a fan of RTS games, you'll definitely find one deep, lengthy and engaging game to sink your teeth into.
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