Digital Spy's Scores

  • Games
For 365 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 32% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 62% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score:
Lowest review score:
Critic Score 20
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 48 out of 365
365 game reviews
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    A hugely enjoyable hack and slash title, with an incredibly satisfying combat system, memorable boss battles and an entertaining narrative.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    There is plenty to like and the plot takes some riveting turns towards the end, but make sure you can look past its minimalistic visual presentation first.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    The fast swipes also compliment the game's frantic pace, making Worm Run a joy to pick up for a few quick rounds as you race to try and beat your high score.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Everything is presented with a whimsical charm befitting of the Toy Story name. The levels can get quite challenging, requiring actual planning instead of rewarding random shots, but the simple pleasure of knocking down block structures is so rewarding that it is a difficult game to put down.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Even though a watered-down version of the game is available to play for free, Super House of Dead Ninjas on Steam is a great time-waster and comes recommended.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 80
    It's a bit pricey for an endless runner, especially considering that there is only one environment to run through, and it's mostly interchangeable with just about any other Temple Run clone out there, but this is also the best Sonic has played on a smartphone yet.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Rotolla is an interesting take on puzzle games, stressing reflexes over strategy. The minimalist art style may stray a bit on the bland side, but once you get going Rotolla's puzzling gameplay will keep you hooked.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    While it remains to be seen whether or not Ascension's multiplayer mode will receive the backing of a sizeable community, we can safely say that after eight years of making God of War games, Santa Monica Studio still knows how to craft an epic and enjoyable single-player experience unmatched in scale.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    With some truly breathtaking battles, great online play and the promise of free challenges to come, Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate is just what Nintendo's fledging console needs.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 80
    Combine spot-on controls with dozens of fish to discover and a wonderful sense of humor, and it would be ridiculous not to download Ridiculous Fishing.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm doesn't attempt to reinvent the wheel, yet it's a fan-pleasing addition to one of the best real-time strategy titles of recent years that will have a revitalising effect on its multiplayer community.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    A hugely enjoyable open-world adventure which shouldn't fail to raise a smile. It would be criminal to ignore it.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Ms Splosion Man is as faithful a port as you can get, right down to the heroine's chipper pop culture references and hilarious cutscenes. It isn't perfect though, due mostly to the unavoidable limitations of the touch screen.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Rounds are quick and satisfying, encouraging you to try just one more time, and before you know it Solitaire Blitz will easily eat away hours of your time.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    Instead, the re-release should be considered by anyone with an itch to revisit the well-loved game or anyone looking for a new and entertaining strategy title at a reasonably low price.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 is a very good golf game, which clearly improves on last year's effort without drastically altering the experience. With more courses, golfers, improved swing styles, a better story mode and increased online options, it would be hard not to recommend the game to golfing fans.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Tiny Troopers 2 is a bigger, and almost better, game than the original. The structure is favored more toward in-app purchases this time around, which sadly interferes with the difficulty balance more than it needs to.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    With such a beautiful and distinct art style of its own, a world ripe for exploration and satisfying brawler combat that is unique among its peers, Guacamelee has as much to teach future games as it has learned from the greats.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Cling! makes excellent use of the touch screen for a charming and challenging mobile game.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    There's plenty to love about Injustice: Gods Among Us, especially if you are a comic book fan. The game combines a compelling story with polished fighting mechanics and some genuine innovation.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    The 90 levels will go by surprisingly quickly for Cut the Rope veterans, though the promise of more levels to come and Zeptolab's history of updating its games gives hope that Cut the Rope: Time Travel will keep entertaining players with new puzzles for a long time to come.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    There is so much to like and discover about Monaco: What's Yours is Mine - just make sure you have some good friends along to share the spoils.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    At its core, Thomas Was Alone is a celebration of the differences between people, and as a celebration its puzzles are far more concerned with offering a hurdle to overcome rather than obstacles to fail. It's a subtle difference, but an important one.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Soul Sacrifice is undoubtedly one of the deepest and most interesting games available for Sony's handheld. The dark fantasy style and slightly repetitive missions might put some people off, but if you're looking to invest a lot of time into a game and don't mind sacrificing your social life, Keiji Inafune's latest is just the game for you.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    FTL did the punishingly difficulty space-faring genre better last year, but for that type of experience on the go Star Command is your best bet.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Zoombies: Animales de la Muerte takes the lane-based tower defense of Plants vs Zombies and adds a more action-heavy twist to make it better fit touchscreen devices.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Metro: Last Light rarely feels like a revolutionary shooter experience, but it embraces the traditions of its genre and combines them with trail-blazing visuals and a gripping story.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Give the free levels a try, and you will have a hard time not downloading the additional campaigns right away.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Leviathan: Warships has some issues in its controls, with buttons that can be slow to respond and ship menus that can get cluttered if you zoom out, but the game's solid strategy foundation still makes it a great pick for armchair tacticians.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Despite a few minor complaints, largely concerning the bonus content, Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move is an abundant, accessible and entertaining puzzle game that combines Nintendo craftsmanship with a competitive price tag.