Gaming Nexus' Scores
- Games
For 1,732 reviews, this publication has graded:
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37% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points higher than other critics.
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Critic Score 49
Put simply, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for the PC is an unstable product with numerous gameplay, online connection, and performance issues. Even with the release of multiple patches, there are an array of issues still present within the game. An entertaining single-player campaign and engaging multiplayer are enjoyable if players are able to overcome the blatant porting issues from consoles to the PC.- Posted Aug 30, 2012
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Critic Score 49
An absolutely basic game that does nothing to impress the player. It doesn't do anything terribly offensive, it's just a bore to get through and is over far too quickly.- Posted Jan 16, 2013
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Critic Score 49
The re-imagined and return of SimCity is a disappointment that's a direct result of the included always-online system. Even worse, the gameplay suffers from multiple issues including reduced map sizes to seemingly-unintelligent Sims. Individuals looking to purchase SimCity should wait until the online restrictions have been lessened and gameplay issues fixed.- Posted Mar 15, 2013
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Critic Score 49
I didn’t think it was possible but the Resident Evil games have gotten as loud, dumb and tiresome as the Resident Evil movies. Overcomplicated mechanics, a confusing, schizophrenic campaign split four ways and a ridiculous plot that doesn’t just break suspension of disbelief but blends it into a smoothie make Resident Evil 6 a real chore to get through.- Posted May 14, 2013
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Critic Score 49
Razor's Edge attempts to fix Ninja Gaiden 3. In some ways it succeeds, offering an experience with more modes and levels. But even with all of these changes, Ryu Hayabusa's newest adventure is hard to recommend. Ninja Gaiden 3 looks good, but is derailed with uneven difficulty and gameplay that is too fast for its own good!- Posted May 14, 2013
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Critic Score 49
Telltale Games is fresh off the success of The Walking Dead, an episodic game fueled by dynamic character arcs and the sensation of meaningful choices. Poker Night 2 has neither of these, as its repetitive character dialogue and technical miscalculations prevent either from stealing the pot. When the chips are thrown and the hands are dealt, it's best to sit this one out.- Posted May 16, 2013
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Critic Score 45
I’d be able to overlook the weak plot and acting if there were a decent game in there to back it up. However, due to frustrating game mechanics and tedious play, I’m not able to drum up any enthusiasm over this title. -
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Critic Score 45
It seems odd that Electronic Arts decided to take out most of the fun elements of the game and replace them with additions that are barely worth talking about. -
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Critic Score 45
X-Men: the Official Game for DS is the same licensing travesty we’ve seen so many times before. -
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Critic Score 45
Although it runs at a budget price, I can’t recommend a purchase, even for fans of the show. A quick rent might suffice, but this game won’t keep you entertained very long. -
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Critic Score 43
After experiencing this dogged title that comes late in the PS2 life cycle it’s impossible to recommend it, if you are really fiending for any kind of brawler or beat-em-up then pass on Eragon and just pick up "God of War" or wait for its sequel to come out. -
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Critic Score 42
A waste of your time. Its total offering is an antiquated platformer-adventure that’ll last you all of three hours and a four-player multi throw-in. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of the show. -
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Critic Score 42
While the core gameplay remains from the PC version, this sloppy port kills a lot of the fun with poor graphics and sloppy network code. -
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Critic Score 42
This is definitely not the Mercenaries 2 you were asking for! -
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Critic Score 42
What has four wheels, bad music, and lackluster graphics? Flatout: Head On! Save your money for one of the console version where this game can be better appreciated. -
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Critic Score 42
Kung Fu Panda is a surprisingly good movie game that is marred by awkward PC controls. -
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Critic Score 42
Battle of the Bands takes the best elements of some recent hits and tries to combine them into something new and fun. Unfortunately, it misses the mark. -
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Critic Score 42
Siren: Blood Curse remains largely unchanged after four years time. If you avoided it then, avoid it now as well. This title is really only for the horror hardcore. -
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Critic Score 42
A retro VR tank game, Tank Universal is a bit too “old school” for my tastes. Others’ mileage may vary. -
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Critic Score 42
I definitely enjoyed answering questions on the go, but clearly this isn't the way it to put it all together. That's not to say that Buzz can't eventually be a great portable game, but it needs a lot of work to get to that point! -
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Critic Score 42
You're better off just playing through the first game a second time and waiting for The Godfather III! -
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Critic Score 42
You're better off just playing through the first game a second time and waiting for The Godfather III! -
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Critic Score 42
Undercover doesn’t cover any new ground, and the campy cutscenes – which are a better motivator than earning higher-tier vehicles – lose sight of the game’s pace car. The police chases are knowingly the high point, but even those grow subdued through saturated exposure. -
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Critic Score 42
This standalone expansion doesn’t have the wherewithal to pull itself up by its own bootstraps, let alone incite an uprising. -
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Critic Score 42
Revenge of the Fallen has some serious flaws, but so did the film. It's hard to blame a licensed game for failing so badly when its creative source was so dreadful. -
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Critic Score 42
If you were jazzed on the hype that King of Fighters XII initially had, calm down. This game has a pretty face, and that's about it. A competent fighting system with nothing else to offer makes for a pretty short and shallow experience. -
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Critic Score 42
Modern Hits is more of the same uninspired and painful gameplay you've already experienced! -
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Critic Score 42
GI Joe Rise of Cobra is a classic, addictive formula plagued by technical issues and a boring story that won't stay out of the pure simple action. Graphical bugs, stiff controls and a short campaign spoil a game that could have been as simple and fun as the guilty pleasure movie it was based on. -
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Critic Score 42
Ultimately Halo 3: ODST’s campaign is a big disappointment while it introduces some great multiplayer features. -
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Critic Score 42
The only experience worth calling fruitful from this RTS is it’s online gameplay modes. You can otherwise expect repetitive and dull campaigns tacked on with unresponsive and, quite frankly, idiotic AI units. -
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Critic Score 42
Long time fans of the genre looking to get their fix on the console(s) will find what they need here. Unfortunately, they are also going to find the things that hinder the genre on anything other than a PC. -
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Critic Score 42
This is a huge step backwards for not only Guitar Hero, but the music genre in general! -
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Critic Score 42
Squeeballs may look like fun but it tell the same jokes and brings the same snacks to the Wii minigame party that everyone else already showed up with. -
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Critic Score 42
I can only recommend this title to the most patience of the hardcore and even then only after there has been a patch to fix lingering technical issues. -
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Critic Score 42
If you’ve Scene It? once, you’ve Scene It? all. Bright Lights, Big Screen is an unnecessary addition to the bloated series. -
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Critic Score 42
The classic casual title comes to the PS3, but seems out of its element in the console world. -
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Critic Score 42
Star Trek Online is far from perfect, but based on it’s placement fills a niche for sci-fi gamers between EVE Online and Star Wars Galaxies. -
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Critic Score 42
While there are aspects in the game that mimic some of the more expensive shooters out there, Blacklight: Tango Down just doesn't play well in a lot of areas. -
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Critic Score 42
Naughty Bear works as a crazy idea, but not as a full-priced video game. -
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Critic Score 42
Rife with technical issues and a clunky user interface, Elemental: War of Magic is not yet the game I hoped it could be. -
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Critic Score 42
Dream Chronicles is a solid adventure, but unfortunately one that you will experience and then forget.- Posted Dec 20, 2010
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Critic Score 42
Return to Mafia II in yet another unspectacular expansion pack. Joe's Adventure has the potential to be great, but it falls short thanks to boring filler missions, a lack of a checkpoint system and a frustrating timer. And worst of all, it turns out that Joe's adventure is barely worth telling. This is only for the most hardcore Mafia II fans!- Posted Jan 3, 2011
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Critic Score 42
I really wanted to like Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring, but the gameplay system's faults just keep it from being a truly enjoyable experience in the long run.- Posted Jan 10, 2011
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Critic Score 42
Sonic Free Riders has a lot of good ideas, but none that are brought to fruition what serves as the ultimate experience.- Posted Jan 11, 2011
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Critic Score 42
Majin and the Forsaken is the definition of a mediocre title. Nearly every aspect of the game is bland and unoriginal, with the exception of a great control scheme when it comes to controlling the non-playable Majin. Some players may find a tolerable adventure in the game, but don't expect much else.- Posted Jan 26, 2011
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Critic Score 42
There's nothing broken about Naruto Shippuden: Naruto vs Sasuke, but there isn't anything to make it stand out in a crowd either. You're better off getting your ninja fix elsewhere.- Posted Jan 31, 2011
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Critic Score 42
MicroBot is a frustrating experience of unrelenting enemies that function more as a burden than a challenging gameplay element.- Posted Feb 2, 2011
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Critic Score 42
A game that is at best, mediocre. Atlus' localization talent was wasted on a poorly executed adventure that even hardcore fans would be hard pressed to find enjoyable.- Posted Mar 4, 2011
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Critic Score 42
This action-RPG/dungeon builder hybrid fails to live up to the predecessors it so carefully tries to emulate.- Posted Mar 17, 2011
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Critic Score 42
Sometimes combining disparate elements can result in a product whose value is greater than the sum of the parts. Other times, not so much. Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops showed promise in the premise but completely fails to fulfill its mission.- Posted May 6, 2011
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Critic Score 42
Rio is a perfectly competent yet completely unoriginal game undone by an over-abundance of rehashed ideas.- Posted May 20, 2011
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Critic Score 42
For fifteen dollars, there are better titles out there to download. Daggerdale will certainly give fans of repetitive combat what they look for, but little else.- Posted Jun 23, 2011
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Critic Score 42
An obvious console port, this watered-down action RPG just doesn't feel at home on the PC.- Posted Jul 15, 2011
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Critic Score 42
I did not enjoy my time with The Adventures of Shuggy. The platforming kept me from properly enjoying the puzzles, while the game tried to keep me from even seeing all the puzzles the game had to offer. It was more like work than any videogame should be, and egregiously overpriced work at that.- Posted Jul 21, 2011
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Critic Score 42
Don't bother unless you're either a Gundam or Dynasty Wars completionist.- Posted Aug 5, 2011
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Critic Score 42
Captain America is a good game that is held back by questionable design decisions. The solid combat system provides a superb foundation upon which shaky gameplay decisions were built, resulting in a forgettable experience featuring flashes of brilliance. Give it a try though, it's a fun trip while it lasts, but unfortunately doesn't leave a lasting impression on you, either good or bad.- Posted Aug 23, 2011
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Critic Score 42
While there's nothing wrong with Crimson Alliance form a technical standpoint, it's a shame that a game with this much hack and slash action is so boring. The lackluster presentations, repetitive gameplay and generic story don't help anything. You're better off buying one of the better Diablo-clones currently available on the Xbox 360!- Posted Sep 21, 2011
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Critic Score 42
This is strictly a game for those who have run out of RTS games and have nothing to play until the Christmas games come out. There is probably ten bucks of gameplay in here, though.- Posted Oct 25, 2011
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Critic Score 42
Namco Bandai and Cyber Connect 2 are usually a winning combination with Naruto games. But with Ultimate Ninja Impact, it really feels like they phoned it in.- Posted Dec 14, 2011
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Critic Score 42
The depth of content and similarities to past space titles may be tempting, but even its dazzling display of stars and planets can't make up for the lack of worthwhile gameplay.- Posted Jan 11, 2012
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Critic Score 42
I like the premise of the game, and the puzzles can be fun to solve. However, the lack of a good multiplayer mode, the lack of a puzzle creator/editor, a help system that isn't always helpful, and a $30 price tag leaves a lot to be desired with this game.- Posted Feb 6, 2012
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Critic Score 42
Quarrel is a bright idea hamstrung by a series of unfortunate design flaws, lack of offline multiplayer, balancing issues, and a desperate need to remain inoffensive.- Posted Feb 15, 2012
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Critic Score 42
Amusing for a short period of time, the Asskickers will ultimately wear out its welcome in your gaming agenda in just a few hours or plays. It's a fun reminder of what the beat'em up genre has to offer, but will unfortunately remind of what is wrong with it as well. Die hard beat'em up fans only need apply... and even they won't be entertained for long.- Posted Feb 20, 2012
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Critic Score 42
The Simpsons Arcade Game has a story that makes no sense, shallow gameplay, very little comedy and nonsensical boss battles. For ten dollars you're getting a brief experience that you'll likely never want to revisit. On the other hand, it's nice to see this game get a proper home console release after more than two decades!- Posted Feb 22, 2012
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Critic Score 42
Dustforce is a challenging and sometimes frustrating platforming experience that constantly expects perfection.- Posted Mar 6, 2012
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Critic Score 42
A mixture of fun ideas and careful gameplay with excessive micromanagement and poor AI make for a game that has its moments, but falls apart under fire.- Posted Mar 14, 2012
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Critic Score 42
Grand Slam Tennis 2 has a good visual product with quality stadiums and good gameplay. However, there is a lot of work that needs to be done with the career mode to make this game have a much higher replay value than what it has currently. After three years of releasing the first title, it is concerning that this was the final product.- Posted Mar 15, 2012
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Critic Score 42
FIFA Street is the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of gaming. Equal parts glorious and monstrous, it will leave you ultimately disappointed, if not completely filled with rage. Maybe Icarus is a better metaphor. It flies so close to greatness but invariably crashes and burns. Either way, play FIFA Street at your own risk.- Posted Apr 10, 2012
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Critic Score 42
Capcom isn't sure what it wants to do with the Resident Evil series. Should it be an action game or survival horror? Scary or thrilling? One thing is for sure, it definitely shouldn't be like Operation Raccoon City. This multiplayer third-person shooter has a few good ideas, but not enough to warrant picking up this disappointing spin-off!- Posted Apr 16, 2012
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Critic Score 42
Sumioni is a mixed bag. While it is a solid action game in terms of its foundation, the overall execution of the idea and obtrusive touch screen controls prevent the complete package from excelling.- Posted Apr 18, 2012
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Critic Score 42
A decent game if you just want to engage in tactical combat set in a fantasy world, and don't really care about the RPG aspects.- Posted Apr 30, 2012
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Critic Score 42
Inversion is yet another derivative third-person shooter with a gimmick. This time around you control gravity in the most limited way possible. Although there are plenty of strong moments, the game is ultimately brought back down to earth with the never ending cinemas, repeating bosses, ugly graphics and frustrating level designs!- Posted Jun 20, 2012
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Critic Score 41
Without any tension buildup, the stealth-action is merely electroshock therapy when you make bad decisions. -
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Critic Score 40
As a low-budget title, it lacks pretty much everything including: multiplayer or online play, extendability, quality cut scenes or voice acting, and plot. -
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Critic Score 40
Bad Day L.A. has all of the ingredients to become a memorable action game, but somewhere along the way the developers mixed in something sour to create one of the most disappointing games of the year. -
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Critic Score 40
The long tradition of execrable license tie-ins continues with Justice League Heroes for DS...Even a hardcore Justice League fan will be hard pressed to enjoy this one. -
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Critic Score 40
With the pedigree of the original behind it you might think this is a safe purchase, but don't be fooled ... SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS is a flawed experience from beginning to end. -
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One of the worst games I’ve ever played. Tedious, unimaginative, button masher that offers little new to chew on. -
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Alien Syndrome is an all around terrible resurrection of a fun (albeit shallow) arcade game. -
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I'll make this easy for you: The controls are crummy, the graphics are terrible, the humor mostly falls flat, there aren't very many levels, the mini-games get in the way of the outdated golf mechanics and it's absolutely no fun to play. -
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Critic Score 40
Farming is no fun. You have to get up early, you are constantly getting dirty, you have to deal with unruly animals and it can be a thankless experience. In other words, it sucks. This feeling of tedium and hopelessness is perfectly conveyed in Harvest in the Heartland. -
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With its horrendously boring gameplay and overall buggy presentation, I claim Fantastic Four to be fantastic for no one. -
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Critic Score 38
A game can also end up being worse than the sum of its parts. Lair is a good example of this. Because Lair’s most important element, the control scheme, is terrible, you end up with a game worthy of the bargain bin. -
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Godzilla Unleashed has all the makings of a good monster fighting game and none of the content -
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You don't want this game, your friends don't want this game. In fact I don't think anyone wants this game. -
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Critic Score 35
Despite having some control issues, Rainbow Moon gets most of the core gameplay right. Unfortunately, the game's horrible pacing and insane difficulty makes this impossible to recommend. This would have been a better product if the developers weren't so preoccupied with microtransactions!- Posted Aug 17, 2012
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Critic Score 35
I had high hopes for Thundercats, but those were dashed within the three hours I spent playing. It's too short, too tedious, and I would have liked to see better use of the other Thundercats, not just as assists. You can replay prior stages to unlock more cards, but why would you want to?- Posted Nov 20, 2012
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Critic Score 35
Vergil’s downfall isn’t patently terrible, but just barely. It is, however, a pale shadow compared to Dante’s adventure in DmC. It’s three to four hours of gameplay that everyone who is not a Vergil fetishist can ignore and not feel like they missed anything.- Posted Mar 5, 2013
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Critic Score 35
I really wanted this to be good but it turned out to be a total mess. Let’s Fish is comprised of a bunch of great ideas and potential that never come to fruition. Its gameplay is overly simple and the technical aspects of the game are at odds with each other. Just stay away...far, far away.- Posted Mar 11, 2013
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Critic Score 33
This might be enjoyable for some of the retirement home crowd that is partial to the Wii, but everyone still having a strong pulse will want to avoid it. -
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The game tries too hard to be funny and to clever and misses a few important things like pacing, dialog, and fun. There are some cool things buried in the game but you have to look really hard to find them. -
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Art of Murder paints itself into a corner with the same old brushes we've seen misused time and time again. -
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Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi is juggling too many play styles at the same time. Instead of coming together into a fun package, the platforming, RPG elements and real-time combat get in each others’ way. -
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There are just too many problems with the basic game of basketball in NBA 09 to really recommend this above the other games out there. -
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If you must have a Kung Fu Panda Wii game, consider Legendary Warriors over the first game only if you absolutely must have multi-player capability. -
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2k Sports swings for the fences, but ultimately drops the ball. -
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Shady A.I., gameplay that gets stale fast, and a story that is impossible to decipher when you're losing to the enemy forces in the first turn means you should avoid Puzzle Quest Galactrix. -
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Critic Score 33
I don't know what else to say except for summarizing that this game is a complete mess, top to bottom. Even the slightest redeeming qualities, like the fun trivia mode an the quirky art style are quickly overshadowed by the numerous other shortcomings of the game. -
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Critic Score 33
Attempting to bring in new RPG gamers by having lower difficulty isn't enough to save A Witch's Tale from a plodding story, and slow game play. -
