LEVEL (Czech Republic)'s Scores

  • Games
For 1,144 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 4.8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 68
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Critic Score 100
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1,144 game reviews
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Great tool to help you shape your body and motivates people to do regular home exercises. Inaccurate wiimote controller spoils the fun though. [July 2009]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Tremendous fighting game can challenge the current “king of the handheld fights” Tekken itself. Pity there is no online multiplayer included. [Nov 2009]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Great upgrade to the previous installments means access to all songs from the very beginning, freedom with band setting and a wide song selection. [Oct 2009]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    It’s been a while we’ve seen such a twisted and “armed & dangerous” racing arcade. Simple concept and raised difficulty makes Blur even more addictive. [Issue#192]
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    Return of the iconic sci-fi shooter brings old ideas and methods in a new fashion and scores thanks to a great atmosphere and excellent controls. [Feb 2010]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Out of classic series Unplugged brings a full-scale song list that focuses on a single player experience. Yes, we really miss the multiplayer. [July 2009]
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    Excellent DLC add-on can beat even retail games by its performance ratio. Almost everything is perfect – atmosphere, playability, humor and sound & graphics. [Issue#186]
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    L4D2 is a splendid cooperative mayhem with an excellent performance ratio. We only expected it to be more innovative compared to the previous chapter. [Issue#186]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Non-stop duels, weapon upgrades and battle combos are fundamental elements of the new Ninja Gaiden game. Linear but quite entertaining hack’n’slash will catch and hold you until the final battle. [Nov 2009]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Smaller, faster, focused mostly on multiplayer and user-friendlier is the second Supreme Commander. If you were not expecting a revolution and “only” a great game, you won’t be disappointed. [Issue#190]
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 80
    Next-gen graphics is standard these days so everyone can focus on football itself. New player movement system works great and makes FIFA 10 more realistic again. [Oct 2009]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Action and slightly thoughtful addictive adventure of tinny & furry pals is excellent – as always. Difficulty could be set a bit higher but on the other hand the game is open to all gamers, regardless their age. [Dec 2009]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Cute graphics, sound and music make this fairy tale an unforgettable experience. Simple puzzles come with a light RPG system to create fantastic platformer for all kinds of gamers. [Aug 2009]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Take old Arcanoid put it in hi-res graphics make sophisticated improvements to the game mechanics and you got Shatter! Relax and enjoy there should be a byline to this game. [Sept 2009]
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Yes, they took God of War and put it in the cauldron with Prince of Persia but they made it with their own hellish and dark style. Classic literature rocks! [Feb 2010]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Twenty years ago LucasArts showed the world how to make great adventure games. Today they show others how remakes should be done. Excellent work. [Aug 2009]
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Refreshing journey back in time to World War Two. Perfect cast, spicy dialogues, stylish songs and adrenaline car chases help you forget about the messy physics. [Issue#186]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Sequel to the best rally game comes with a bunch of technical improvements and a new format of career mode. Finally, there is a full-featured online multiplayer for all who want to set wits with other players. [Oct 2009]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Amusing adventure game comes with keen humor; witty dialogues and a sea of absurdity. Not one classic adventure game can be safe from the sharp-tongued couple of heroes. [Oct 2009]
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Very long life span is only one of the many pros Ego Draconis has to offer. Fresh dialogues, sense of humor, dragon form and good story together with “diablesque” playability create a first-rate RPG to remember. [Issue#186]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Imaginative new chapter to a slightly degenerating series surprises with a bunch of new ideas and excels in original playability. [Issue#189]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    A must have for all Sims 3 positive gamers. Labyrinths are far from difficult but exploring them was never that fun. Only if all add-ons were as good as this one. [Issue#187]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Rough diamond of entertainment and playability will uncover its beauty only to those who will try hard and surpass the lengthy opening. But it is worth every minute you spend with this jewel. [Issue#191]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Unbelievable complexity in this strategy game with many ways to automate processes that lets players manage wars on a global scale – enjoy it fully! [Sept 2009]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Eruptions of fresh ideas, hilarious dialogues and a fantastic atmosphere make this a real jewel among other adventures. Who would have expected this ecstasy after the first weak episode? [Sept 2009]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Mysterious story brings players a new batch of brain-melting puzzles and enigmas. Not much improvement to the previous game but still more then worth playing. [Nov 2009]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Manga graphics, sophisticated fighting system and clever dialogues await for those who are patient enough to spend hundreds of hours playing this smart RPS jewel. [Issue#189]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Exactly the sequel all Gothic devotees were waiting for. Nice story, subtle battle & ROG system, great visuals and – for the first time – no fatal bugs in “Gothic” game. [Nov 2009]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Virtual skate drive was never so much fun. Community elements enrich the game's experience and guarantee Skate 3 to be up to date long after its release. [Issue#192]
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Great add-on will charm anyone, devotees of the original Dawn of War same for those who have not been convinced – definitely worth trying even with Games for Windows Live related nightmares. [Issue#190]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Stomach of the giant sea pig is the great place for a hilarious adventure. Telltale Games can give lessons to others on how to make flawless dialogues, novel environments and amusing adventure games overall. [Nov 2009]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Extension to the original game brings new exercises and a bunch of multiplayer minigames – and thats all its about: more fun less labor. [Dec 2009]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    This Balanced and entertaining mixture of RPG, puzzle solving and strategy game comes exclusively to Nintendo DS to be envied to all other platforms. [Feb 2010]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Multi-genre game shows you how to play lots of lovable music in only thirty seconds. This addictive game is an absolute must-have for all PSP owners. [Feb 2010]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Arcade driving game builds its attraction on a superb idea, speed and destruction without limits. Multiplayer limitations prevents the game from reaching a 9-point verdict. [Issue#192]
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 80
    Great improvement to the fourth installment of a classic fighting game brings a fistful of new and a mass of old features we love – nostalgia comes at its best. [Issue#191]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Classic playability spiced by cooperative multiplayer mode results in a splendid platformer with the power to entertain the whole family. [Issue#186]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Absorbing and atmospheric piece of art – The Void can be described as a survival adventure horror on LSD. Its originality definitely deserves your attention. [Issue#186]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Linear first person shooter with a strong storyline that builds and keeps its dark atmosphere throughout the game. Surprise of the year so far! [Issue#189]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Most creative platformer ever on PSP is open to all kinds of players. LBP offers tens of hours of inventive entertainment. With user created content tens change to hundreds. [Issue#186]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Lazy opening of Stalker is hostile to the beginners and is uneasy even with the Zone veterans, but then the game gets better and better and lures all patient gamers deep into its story. [Issue#187]
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Fast paced shooter offers four different modes with nonstop frenetic action. Great playability and user-friendly controls make it addictive; pity there is not a multiplayer option. [Feb 2010]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Magnificent finale of the popular adventure trilogy comes with thrilling moments and unexpected twists we never believe we’ll ever see after the sluggish second part. [Issue#186]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    It’s a kind of magic. Prince in Wii version is not just a scaled-down console transfer but a different game with its own side story – and the result truly exceeds the expectations. [Issue#192]
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    MAG
    Finally its here, the multiplayer action game where you can experience the feeling that you are a part of a greater military operation. Pick your mates carefully if you want to fully enjoy MAG. [Feb 2010]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Satisfactory difficult RPG belongs to the best pieces of its genre – there are only a few other games for your touch-screen handheld with the same complexity and strong battle system. [Issue#192]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    New features, great scenarios and first of all multiplayer mode makes this add-on a true bonus to an already excellent game – if you are fan of The Anno series, this is a true must-have. [Issue#189]
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    Imaginative tasks, artistic visuals and a melancholic story make this common fantasy adventure something more – something to remember. [Issue#190]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Highly addictive puzzle game benefits from a simple concept in the third dimension. Seek dogs, microscopes and other thingies has never been so much fun. [Issue#190]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Pocket monsters with same concept of collectors RPG can still offer a lot of fun and you can’t quit until you catch ‘em all. [Issue#191]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    The way every add-on should be made. Great story, improved game mechanics, new characters and a long enough lifespan – great adventure for everyone regardless whether or not you have played the original Dragon Age. [Issue#190]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    More developers' tools then game – but with a friendly approach and straight-forward tutorials these tools are very entertaining. True must-have for all creative individuals. [Issue#191]
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    PSP conversion of Fat Princess brings hours and hours of intense action-strategy entertainment. Must have for this year’s summer! [Issue#192]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Original, varied and complex strategy game focuses on logistics. Multiplayer can be compared to playing a great board game. [Issue#190]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Arkanoid at heart, Arkanoid on the exterior. Modern looks and playability turn this historical concept into a fresh and addictive experience. [Issue#191]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Great improvements to the original game make the new Mount & Blade just the best in middle-ages fight simulation. Finally, we can ride the horse and crush opponents' heads online. [Issue#191]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Entertaining racing game comes with a full scale track editor. The amount of fun depends precisely on the players themselves and their imagination and creativity. [Issue#191]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Is it possible to beat the previous part? Yes, The Tomb of Sammun-Mak is even better then its predecessor and Tell-tale is erupting with great ideas – hope they'll keep pace till end of the season. [Issue#192]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    MMO expansion focuses on veterans dramatically extending the players possibilities. Every change to the game's structure is well balanced and changes whole experience for the better. [July 2010]
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    New world, new machinery, more interesting missions and fewer bugs – that's the new ArmA II standalone add-on. The best way to start with ArmA franchise. [July 2010]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Private investigators are back in full force. A two-year break served this series very well – you will enjoy every improvement they made to the graphics and interface. [Issue#191]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Another piece perfectly fitting to a growing construction set of LEGO games. As this usual great fun doubles when you play it with a friend in coop multiplayer. [Aug 2010]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Not revolutionary but still great and fast Diablo-like hack'n'slash feast. Stylish visuals, plenty of one-liners and jokes make it unforgettable in addition to the extraordinary weapons. [Aug 2010]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Legendary RPG brings tens of hours of great adventure with slightly a improved battle system. Wi-Fi connection with other DS consoles can get you lots of new fun and more. [Aug 2010]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Excellent locations and great story that goes deep into the very foundations of Mass Effect 2 universe make this DLC an extraordinary experience. Can't miss this adventure! [Issue#196]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Brilliant retro action game lets you explore the space station premises and fight dozens of extra-terrestrial scum. Surprisingly, nice visuals for the Wii platform! [Issue#196]
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Perfect ice-hockey game puts the last-year volume to the oblivion and slightly raised difficulty sets new challenges to all fans. NHL 11 confirms there is no competition for EA on the ice. [Issue#196]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Technically flawless and a lively world with attention to every detail cannot cover the fact some elements have been wasted. Still, it's a great game but with a much bigger potential. [Issue#195]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Addictive RPG puzzler excels in game mechanics and brings fresh ideas and news to the "3-in-the-row" battle system. Quests, story and RPG elements are the main weaknesses in this sequel. [Issue#195]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    New season of Madden Football comes with many features focused to newcomers – it was never easier to start to understanding this weird game… Great visuals and catchy multi-player! [Issue#195]
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    Hectic side-scrolling mayhem is something we missed for a long time on our PCs. If you ever wanted to try "Kill Bill" type of action on your own, your wait is over. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    Varied mission objectives, nice mini-games, challenging dogfights and overall fast action make the second installment of HAWX beat its predecessor. And multiplayer…just multiplies the fun. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Attractive football manager shows every aspect of club management and scores with licensed leagues a real player faces. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Revolution in story is not followed by a revolution in the game system – unfortunately. Nevertheless Fable III is a decent ending to the series. Although great freedom of act is not followed by great responsibility. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Surprisingly good action flick doesn't bring any innovation to the genre but its every aspect is almost flawless – from giant bosses and intuitive controls to fluent and fast paced action. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Highly addictive historical strategy game offers hours and hours of fun thanks to its polished combat system, PRG elements and uncommon concept. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Football manager simulation at its best. Complexity, addictive gameplay and insanely accurate rosters are here as always, the new approach is always better for newcomers. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Ghost of Sparta fulfills the role of a decent sequel to the famous series and brings everything we expected: flawless action, perfect controls and stunning visual effects. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 80
    Rock Band 3 is a piece hard to judge. If you can really invest lots of you time and fortune than there is rally no better musical game. But If you cannot – well, you go around to the previous one. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Special sense of humor combined with smooth gameplay and charismatic hero makes an explosive blend of fun and fast paced RPG action which keeps you addicted for a long time. [Dec 2010]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Very few changes appeared since Fallout 3 but a strong storyline and partial improvements make New Vegas great to play. Take it as an alternative to Fallout 3 and you won't be disappointed. [Issue#197]
    • Metascore: 63
    • Critic Score 80
    Totally conventional, corridor straight mech-shooter surprises with many twists and monumental boss fights. Mech modularity adds a strategic touch to otherwise plain playability. [Issue#197]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    PC answer to God of War is not without flaws but the lack of competition on the PC platform makes Darksiders an unconditional winner. Be warned - No fun without a joypad! Forget about playing Darksiders with a keyboard and mouse only. [Issue#197]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Addictive action piece brings a fresh mixture of free-roaming zombie massacre with an enjoyable storyline and timed quests. Weapon variability are absolutely fantastic and make you think of how to create the most bizarre killing tool. [Issue#197]
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Great new beginning of the well-known saga draws inspiration from God of War and Shadow of Colossus masterpieces but still remains truthful Castlevania with all ingredients we love. [Issue#197]
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Only a small step forward and few enhancements this year but yet FIFA 11 stands unchallenged and undisputed champion of virtual football across all console platforms. [Issue#197]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Amusing mini-games, catchy music and sweet visuals are trademarks of the Layton series – and the third installment is no different. New story and a couple of improvements make this puzzler a great adventure again. [Issue#197]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    You can count the number of changes since Deathspank, Part One on fingers of one hand but humorous exaggeration; fluent playability, hilarious voice cast and stylish visuals make Thongs of Virtue an excellent and funny game experience. [Issue#197]
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 80
    Fairy-tale atmosphere together with sweet visuals and low difficulty make The Undergarden a fantastic relaxing game for one or two afternoons. [Issue#199]
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Popular game of poker mixed up with memorable games-related characters could look stupid at first sight, but it works surprisingly well, even if you are a newbie to high stake games. [Issue#199]
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Raccoons are reportedly experienced thieves – in this case it's more than truth. This particular one will rob you of a great amount of your time (along with a few of your nerves during the first episode). [Issue#199]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Cute platformer with adorable visuals scores in every aspect except in multi-player. As for a one-man game there is nothing to complain about. [Issue#199]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Fast side-scrolling Sonic successfully combines the "classic" platformer with 3D action. Colorful environments and nice level design make new Sonic really catchy. [Issue#199]
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Magicka is an amazingly addictive and playful twist to relax to from all of the deadly, serious RPGs. It has its limits and bugs but until you learn all the spells you will not leave it alone. [Issue#201]
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    The game which is initially easy to condemn but is harder to get rid of it later. Solid gameplay and a comprehensive game world are the major pluses of this piece. [Issue#201]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    The ideal food for your starving gray matter. by PS Move controller may perhaps seem difficult at first but after a while you will surely get used to it. [Issue#201]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    Atmospheric and sometimes even exciting action doesn't bring many new features but greatly develops the original universe of Dead Space. [Issue#200]
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Finally, there is a reason why to leave trouble-free Europe and try how they make politics in Asia. Japan campaign is the best Europa Universalis III can offer at the moment. [Issue#200]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    RPG allows you to choose your path in dozens of small and big decisions. Open environment was scarified to a strong story, everyone must decide by themselves whether or not that was a good choice or not. [Mar 2011]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Excellent, lightweight and easily accessible action entertainment combines the best of Tower Defense and Team Fortress. Modes and maps are scarce, but you should not miss it. [Mar 2011]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    A lot of boxing stars past and present, great graphics and absolutely brilliant character animation. If there were more extra game modes it could reach even up to a nine. [Mar 2011]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Another great platformer game for Wii which makes the most of the original artistic conception and inspires particularly children. [Mar 2011]
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    Polished conversion of the console version cannot be labeled as an add-on. This is an excellent full-featured game with interesting multiplayer mode. Period. [Issue#203]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Great story from Kamurocho district introduces both Kazuma and other heroes. Game follows the footsteps of its predecessors with all the pros and cons. [Issue#203]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    The third big Motorstorm and third major success. Placing game story into a collapsing town has showed as a great idea – it is no need to remind that multiplayer is fantastic. [Issue#203]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Stacking bears all the markings of its creator and designer Tim Schafer. At first glance it might not be as attractive but if you examine the game closer you will understand and love it. [Issue#203]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    New Top Spin shows the world how a proper tennis simulation should look like. Great piece not only for fans of white sport. Thumbs up! [Issue#203]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Routine in the best meaning of the word. New PGA continues the tradition of progress within the limits of decency. [Issue#203]
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Successful racing game is designed for the true racing enthusiasts. Devs managed to correct the mistakes from last year but there is still lot to improve. [Issue#203]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Anomaly inverts the genre of tower defense games upside-down and provides an excellent mix of tactical action and operational management. [Issue#204]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Excellent fighting game recalls a faded genre of the Golden Age of the in the late nineties. This is an investment for quite a few months! [Issue#204]
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    A catchy and nostalgic epic adventure which takes us back to a time when the gaming world was enchanted by the original Broken Sword series. [June 2011]
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 80
    This full-featured air simulator finally comes to us after a long wait and squeezes out everything from virtual pilots. In addition it offers great graphics and sounds that bring you to ecstasy. [June 2011]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Quite a good mix of different types of races, yet it does not deliver what it promised. On the other hand, you can have fun without a rally – Codies know very well what they are doing. [June 2011]
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Console conversion succeeded but it just came a little later than it should have. Still, Fable is a great game for anyone who wants to enjoy some easy action RPG. [June 2011]
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Proven recipe of fun, action and puzzles works great again. It is not surprising you enjoy LEGO Pirates the most when you play co-op. [June 2011]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Interesting massively multiplayer online action game focuses on tank battles offers both thrills and fun. There is only a one game mode though and the payment system makes "free" play quite unbalanced. [June 2011]
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    It was worth sacrificing free-form play for a linear story driven shooter. Armageddon is different than other pieces of the Red Faction series but it still brings all the fun of "mass" destruction. [July 2011]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Brilliant independent platformer excels with its hand-made graphics, atmospheric music score and sophisticated physics. [July 2011]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    New inFamous mostly "just" recycles ideas from the first game. But it does it with grace and every new feature added to the game is just great. [July 2011]
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Don't be discouraged by the slow and dumb beginning of the game – you'll be rewarded by many hours of fun. Strong story and cooperative multiplayer are more than worth your attention. [Issue#207]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    An example of perfect indie shoot'em up – Jamestown brings a combination of excellent stylish visuals and splendid playability. Only pity is that the game lacks an online multiplay option. [Issue#207]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Try it only if you're not even slightly epileptic. [Issue#207]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Technically excellent 3D and flawless controls are enough to make DoA one of the best games available for Nintendo 3DS. [Issue#207]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Outstanding Japanese RPG thrills with story and combat system and offers tens of hours of pure adventure entertainment. [Issue#207]
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Surprisingly good party game requires uDraw tablet but even if Pictionary is the only reason to buy uDraw it is still worth it. [Issue#207]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Dead Island is fresh and banal together; raw in combat and visuals. It could be done better but a mix of Fallout 3 and Left 4 Dead is amazing fun we've missed for so long. [Issue#208]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Extreme difficulty is the only obstacle to enjoying this elite arcade game. If you liked the previous part this one cannot disappoint you. [Issue#208]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    If you ever wished to help your defenses in Defense Grid directly Trenched is the answer to your pleas. Cooperative multiplayer adds an extra portion of fun. [Issue#208]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    It's as if a time machine puts you in the year 1984. Stylish retro platformer offers fast and variable playability, especially for all speed runners who like to push the limits. [Feb 2010]
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    New football sim isn't flawless but it is able to attract fans and revive the spirit of competition in every player again. The weakest link is the referees (as usual). [Oct 2011]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Dynamic action offers great story background with a couple of twists. Lots of weapons and enemies, sometimes it turns to be a bit chaotic. But overall Resistance is excellent game with a perfect multiplayer option. [Oct 2011]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    If only all HD remakes looked like the God of War Collection. Two perfect stories await you for the price of one – what are you waiting for? [Oct 2011]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Forget last year season – it is time to try new ice! This year NHL is (again) worth playing not only for the updated rosters or the "Winter Classic" matches. [Oct 2011]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Even fourteen years after its first release fast and variable space action Star Fox 64 remains one of the best rail shooters and the 3rd dimension fortunately doesn't ruin its original playability. [Oct 2011]
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 80
    Story is cliché the pace is slow and the controls could be better. Despite all this Xenoblade Chronicles offer a vast world and catchy battles which makes it great choice if you are looking for a somewhat worthy JRPG title. [Oct 2011]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Heroes have returned in very good shape. Part six of the Might & Magic saga comes with a great campaign and less micromanagement and the pure joy of exploring is still there. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Far from perfect Rage somehow is has fun post-apocalyptic action where the principles are set –fortunately – bit different than in other games of FPS genre. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    We were worried that the new Driver would be just "good one" but expectations were exceeded by far. Great story, driving physics and a top soundtrack made new Driver a game to remember. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Fairytale adventure is as magical as the land where it takes place. Not even the average playability can break this spell The Book enchants you with. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    This videogame shows World War II as authentically as possible. Hard to learn hard to master – but the reward is the most realistic war atmosphere you can get. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Catchy and enjoyable handheld conversion of popular Might & Magic series brings a smart combat system with lots of units and perfect multiplayer. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Great in singleplayer, incomparable in multiplayer Trackmania 2 brings competition to a whole new level. If the game editor was better there would be no other flaws. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Improved match engine, detailed database, transfer market are just a few elements everyone would praise – new Manager from SI Games is a football heaven indeed. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Its visuals are perfect, controls are friendly and historical matches are fun. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 80
    Perfect drive from the very beginning to the end! Driving model is rough enough and multiplayer options are endless. If you don't have a steering wheel yet Forza 4 is the reason to get one. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    Extreme difficulty, online interaction and totally absorbing atmosphere – you will hate and love Dark Souls to death but you will not be able to quit...for a very long time. [Nov 2011]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    It's Assassin with all you love and hate, plus even more world control and bombs and genre experiments. Only the visuals are getting old while the foes are not getting any smarter. [Christmas 2011]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Maybe it is over-colored and too fairy but in fact Trine 2 is an excellent platformer with a strong physics engine, distinct heroes and multiple puzzle-solving solutions. Multiplayer adds extra crème. [Christmas 2011]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Jump to the future paid off to the developers. The result of their work is diverse and beautiful simulation-building strategy with a strong focus on ecology. [Christmas 2011]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    You can only pity that devs of official movie games didn't give the same amount of care as Traveller's Tales did with LEGO ones. For this reason LEGO Harry Potter is only a playable option if you are Hogwarts-positive. [Christmas 2011]
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    Substantial portion of this fast paced action comes with great technical performance and offers an enjoyable 4-man cooperative mode. Main campaign would deserve longer duration though. [Christmas 2011]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Maybe this puzzle-solving game is the last reason to find your long forgotten Nintendo DS – you will be amazed by the contents the developers were able to put on a single cartridge. [Christmas 2011]
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    No, Battlefield 3 is not the best game of today. But good looking – definitely. It also has an absolutely addictive multiplayer. Who needs more? [Dec 2011]
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 80
    The very first flight simulator capable of attracting gamers who always ignored this genre. Two large maps and plenty of missions with detailed models of helicopters make you a fan of flying. [Dec 2011]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Stunning campaign with epic moments makes this third installment of Modern Warfare a great show with the best approach to players. No need to mention an excellent multiplayer. [Dec 2011]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Action packed tower defense game surprises with humor and irony. Variability of traps and action combined with strategy guarantee long term fun. [Dec 2011]
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 80
    Entertaining and imaginative add-on to popular fantasy RPG offers gripping story line, attractive quests and characters together with free roaming over land and sea. [Dec 2011]
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 80
    Absorbing logical game scores with its stylish visuals and brilliant puzzles. Pity there is no level editor to extend a pretty short life span. [Jan 2012]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Combine smart puzzles with adequate amounts of action and you get Rochard – great platform game appealing to all sorts of players. [Jan 2012]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Splendid adventure game brings mature theme and gives though to many questions to think about. If you starve for true emotions in games you just found the best source. [Jan 2012]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    This whole new chapter of the popular series allows you to try the other side. Finally you can see the world from the perspective of a high-ranked Locust general. [Jan 2012]
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    Captivating story, mysterious atmosphere, nice 3D graphics and a non-linear course with multiple endings shows the true power of adventures. Great game comparable with best pieces in its genre. [Christmas 2008]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Polished RPG with all the necessary attributes that bring visually an excellent fighting style. A game we definitely want to see a sequel to. [Feb 2012]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Dirt-cleaning platformer is not for cowards. But if you are the one who likes tough challenges Dustforce is the piece right for you. Local coop multiplay adds extra fun. [Feb 2012]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Best parts of survival action are horror moments and online cooperation. RE: Revelations show the potential of 3DS in full scale. [Feb 2012]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Alan Wake is not a flawless game. The combat system is entertaining at first but its magic is killed by unnecessary and numerous action segments. Still the game is a very atmospheric adventure of a very rare kind. [March 2012]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    SSX
    A great successor to an excellent series has fulfilled all of our expectations. Jump on board and enjoy the ride! [March 2012]
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    American Nightmare is different from the original game in almost everything. Yet it is a fine piece that you shouldn't miss not only for the great story and surprising ending. [March 2012]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    A great achievement and a great demonstration of brutal performance of a new console. The only pity comes with recurring moments and flat dialogues. [March 2012]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Excellent tennis game offers plenty of content for single player and attracts multiplayer. If there weren't such unbalanced in the difficulty the score would turn out even higher. [March 2012]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Awesome platformer of the classical type – its appeal lays in colorful visuals, overall cuteness and first of all – fast-paced and smooth playability. [Apr 2012]
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 80
    Excellent thriller works perfectly as a survival simulation. The story is great, game mechanics are great, fight system is smart and locations are memorable – what else could you want? [Apr 2012]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Successful and colorful spin-off of "major" FIFA series is great to play and with its plenty of modes it will last you a really long time. [Apr 2012]
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 80
    An old school and tough "demolition" game with obsolete graphics and few choices yet enjoyable – mostly thanks to the dynamic multiplayer mode. [Apr 2012]
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 80
    Maybe it's not the fighting game of the century but it still has its appeal and magical mix of two distinct worlds which works great. [Apr 2012]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    Classic JRPG with a great story lets you enjoy its dialogues and storyline because of – and thanks to – its strictly linear gameplay. [Apr 2012]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    Legend of Grimrock proves old school dungeon crawls aren't dead yet. Thanks to its challenging gameplay it is recommended not only to nostalgic players but to any RPG admirer. [May 2012]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Catchy logical platformer introduces original concept of mother-offspring cooperation in hundreds of creative puzzles. [May 2012]
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 80
    Down-the-line but polished to the detail action RPG offers an open world, a great combat system with companions and great visuals. Do not miss this piece! [May 2012]
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 80
    Fez
    Fez is a very nice platform game with an excellent idea of turning into the game world that will attract you almost immediately. [May 2012]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Outstanding colorful and funny action game demands to learn the controls well but the reward is worthy – hours and hours of pure entertainment. [May 2012]
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 80
    If you can get over the weak beginning the game will catch you – Binary Domain is a breathtaking shooter set in a Hollywood style. A must-have for all fans of "robots-went-angry" situation. [June 2012]
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 80
    Polished fighting game offers fresh ideas and perfect team play. There is space for more characters but keyboard controls are unusable – thank God for gamepads. [June 2012]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Blood-splattered pixels induce fear and anxiety even in the toughest of gamers – Lone Survivor is as appealing as the original Silent Hill was: a true stylish survival horror. [June 2012]
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Smart and colorful action RPG offers not only a romantic story line but adds innovation in the progressing illness of the main heroine. [June 2012]
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 80
    Surprisingly, Future Soldier is not afraid to slow down the pace and gives its players a moment to think. Top-notch multiplayer adds extra value. [July 2012]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Highly addictive new MMORPG thanks to its fantastic environment and sophisticated combat system. Main story and quest lines deserve some improvements. [July 2012]
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Successful conversion of the original Mortal Kombat proves that battle games aren't yet finished. Great visuals and perfect playability delivers uncompromising fights. [July 2012]
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Unexpectedly good MMO grabs your attention in an instant with some remarkable ideas, unique world and gripping plot. [Issue#220]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Another perfect game reincarnation of Batman – this "bricked" version brings fresh innovation to the popular LEGO genre. [Issue#220]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Extremely catchy strategy based on the classic trading card game Magic the Gathering. Nothing more nothing less. [Issue#220]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Absorbing adventure of rectangular heroes hides more secrets than you can see at first sight. Perfect example of a smart indie co-op arcade game. [Issue#220]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Unusually dark and scary horror is not suitable for the feint-hearted. Wii-remake is a proud successor to a nine-years-old classic. [Issue#220]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    City action in an Asian style casts a fresh wind to the sandbox game genre, with attractive worlds full of details, great battle mechanics and cool free-run sections. [Sept 2012]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Excellent shooter / tower defense mix with many great ideas comes with black humor, cooperative multiplayer, tons of weapons & traps and a gazillions of upgrades. [Sept 2012]
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 80
    Brainy platformer in a retro style aspires for the title of a two-dimensional Portal. Its hardcore puzzles are fresh and bring lots of fun. [Sept 2012]
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 80
    Devilishly great RPG accessible to everyone – it maybe reminds of the greatest hits back in 90s but its playability is still modern. [Sept 2012]
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 80
    Great flashback from the late nineties proves that old games were worth playing and except for the visuals there is no need to change anything. [Sept 2012]
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 80
    Most hack & slash titles are missing acrobatic sequences or RPG elements or open worlds – Darksiders II brings this all with great boss battles and various puzzles. [Oct 2012]
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 80
    Dark Souls returns the hardcore elements back to action RPGs – heavy focus on uncompromising fight mechanics and absolute freedom in hero profiling. The price of this game is not for everyone. [Oct 2012]
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 80
    Give it a chance and enough time – and Ghost Recon Online will award you with catchy playability. Camera movements and UI polish are heavily needed. [Oct 2012]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    F1 racing game does not differ much from last year's installment – it brings just a few new game modes and slightly better visuals – F1 2012 is a great game nevertheless. [Oct 2012]
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 80
    Ingenious and surprisingly original platformer shows that there are still ways to improve and refresh this genre. [Oct 2012]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Surprising hit you better try first in demo – you'll either love it or hate it. Those who try it may find Dust as a combination of Metroid and Castlevania games. [Oct 2012]
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 80
    Even when this one is more the first Tekken Tag spin-off than anything else you will enjoy it because of its flawless fight system and "eternal" playability. [Oct 2012]
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 80
    Next installment of FIFA series brings improvements to the field of realism – the player movement feels more natural and the passes work almost as in a real football. [Nov 2012]
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 80
    Detective story with the most popular hero is capable of drawing the attention of gamers who would normally pass on any kind of adventure game. [Nov 2012]
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 80
    We've approached the new PES with increased caution because of the last season – but the core gameplay is great and the flaws are of minor character. [Nov 2012]
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 80
    At first the "panda add-on" has looked like a desperate try to revive the former glory but at the end Pandaria is refreshing and highly playable. [Nov 2012]