GamingTrend's Scores

  • Games
For 1,727 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 80% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 17% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.7 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score:
Critic Score 99
Lowest review score:
Critic Score 11
Score distribution:
1,727 game reviews
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 94
    This is a solid contender for RPG of the year (along with "Oblivion" and the unreleased "Final Fantasy XII"), and is easily the best SRPG to come along since Disgaea itself, if not Final Fantasy Tactics.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 94
    This is, by far, one of the best games on any platform – ever.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 94
    It is no surprise to anyone that has played a Bethesda game that they have come through on a beloved franchise, well worth several hundred hours of your life!
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 94
    Containing all of the downloadable content from the other two versions, as well as a fantastic story to boot, Bioshock is an incredible title.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 94
    If you have even a passing interest in Final Fantasy and are willing to put a little effort into learning some complex systems, Dissidia is an absolute must-buy. Whatever you do, do not miss this game.
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 94
    Street Fighter IV is proof that you can take classic gameplay and update it for today’s game consoles and it will be hit.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 94
    Some people may label Bayonetta as nothing more than Devil May Cry with breasts and pass on this title, but they would be missing out on an absolute gem of a game.
    • Metascore: 96
    • Critic Score 94
    There isn't another game out there that can come close to offering a more movie-like experience and at the same time not short-change the gameplay like in other cutscene-heavy titles.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 94
    If you're not sure if the game is for you, there's a demo on the Xbox Live Marketplace. However, if you're a fan of racing games in general, Forza Motorsport 3 is a definite win in my book.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 94
    What's my final verdict on Beatles: Rock Band for the Wii? It's everything I was expecting it to be and more. It's fun to play, it has just the right amount of challenge, and just about everyone can jump in and enjoy themselves.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 94
    There's a reason why New Super Mario Bros. sold a ton of copies on the DS, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii will continue tearing up sales charts: It's fun for everyone. If you're still on the fence about New Super Mario Bros. Wii, get off the fence and get it.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 94
    It isn't deep. It won't set a new standard for action games. But I had a great time playing and I believe you will too. This is the first Transformers game I've been excited about, and having played it I can say that my excitement was validated.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 94
    This is Civilization at its best and over time it will ripen like a fine wine and become a masterpiece. 2K Games have outdone themselves in making some massive changes without changing the core gameplay and alienating their fans.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 94
    This is one you will enjoy from start to finish, and it absolutely belongs in your 360 library.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 94
    This game has tons of gameplay to be had if you give it a chance. Smilebit certainly went the extra mile with the extras in this game.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 94
    The graphics are better than you can see in the screenshots in this review and simply are jaw-dropping in motion...A title destined for greatness.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 94
    This game is simply the modern day "NBA Jam" (which is ironic considering Midway is bringing back that line this year) with more to unlock and tons more things to do. This is the epitome of arcade basketball.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 94
    The fun of this game is that you can pick it up at any time and swing around for a while and then shelf the title for the day. It is a rare game that you can do that sort of thing. Even the full missions are short enough where you can plow through one or two on a lunch break.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 94
    An absolute blast even if you do nothing more than simply swing around town. Without the extremely responsive and precise controls, this would not be possible.
    • Metascore: 97
    • Critic Score 94
    Game of the year on the Gamecube, hands down.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 94
    With 25 characters and 29 stages, and only half of that available at start, you have a fighting game you'll be spending lots of time in. With almost 300 trophies available, you'll be spending lots of time trying to gather all of them as well.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 94
    For $40, this is one of the greatest compilation games ever released.
    • Metascore: 96
    • Critic Score 94
    Skyrim delivers a mind blowing level of content wrapped in a package that would be worth the experience at twice the price.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 94
    It offers a fantastic adrenaline rush, great mood and dialogue to go with it, all while providing a considerable number of post-campaign and co-op challenges for those who want more.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 94
    The Old Republic hasn't raised the bar for MMOs, it completely reinvents the genre entirely.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 94
    Little pieces like a sprawling sidequest system, additional RPG-lite conversation trees, getting a "This is the story so far…" recap any time you click 'continue' from the main screen, the beautiful and incredibly-scaled heavily-varied environments, and the depth of the nuanced and familiar loot system all come together to support a fantastic storyline.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 94
    I'm stunned by just how much fun Fall of Cybertron is. This isn't a game that will redefine the genre or anything else hyperbolic in nature. What it is, however, is a tremendous amount of fun.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 94
    If you like piles of guns, lots to do and shoot, and a robust leveling system with a natural coop multi-player aspect and aren't put off by the cel shading, it's a no-brainer.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 94
    Criterion has done the impossible – they've taken what is, arguably, the best race-and-chase game made for this generation and somehow made it so much better.
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 94
    Atlus has done such a good job with this version of Persona 4 that it truly deserves the "Golden" moniker. While I enjoyed the original PS2 version, the Vita version has so much added to it that it enhances the experience. It's amazing how good the game looks on a portable.