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For 1,388 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 20% same as the average critic
  • 32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 10.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 62
Highest review score:
World of Goo
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
Fireplacing
Critic Score 10
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 431 out of 1388
  2. Mixed: 686 out of 1388
  3. Negative: 271 out of 1388
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    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 90
    Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
    Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is certainly an interesting experience when it comes to many of its unique gameplay mechanics, but the game's overflowing sense of charm and hardcore level of challenge make it an irresistible experience for seasoned RPG fans.
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    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 90
    Bit.Trip Fate
    There's absolutely no denying that BIT.TRIP FATE is a radical departure from the platforming romp of the previous release, BIT.TRIP RUNNER, but gamers who put in the time to come to grips with the slightly more in-depth controls will likely find it every bit as engaging.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 90
    Call of Duty: Black Ops
    Thanks to an excessively robust feature suite and developers not treating the console with kid gloves, you're not going to find a finer online multiplayer shooter on Wii than Call of Duty: Black Ops.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 90
    Sonic Colors
    To call Sonic Colours the best 3D Sonic game ever is damning with faint praise, although its title is deserved. The action is fast enough to satisfy your speed lust, whilst the Wisp powers introduce plenty of new skills and ways to explore the stages that otherwise could just be straight zips to the finish.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 90
    Fluidity
    Fluidity is easily one of the more original games on WiiWare and comes with hours of replay value, a slick physics engine and spot on controls.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 90
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem
    Lots of gameplay, great graphics, a wonderful soundtrack and flawless touchscreen controls make Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! a worthy addition to an often-overlooked franchise.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 90
    Surfacer+
    Surfacer+ is a rare breed: a DSiWare game that completely catches us off-guard, surprises us with its unique charm and gameplay and gets more entertaining the longer we play it.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 90
    DJ Hero 2
    An impressive sequel that's well worth owning, but if you're new to the franchise and not sure which one to get first, DJ Hero 2's extra scratches, freestyle elements and online offerings make it the obvious choice.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 90
    Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals
    Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals might not be the straight remake many fans of the series were hoping for, but those who prematurely dismiss it will be missing out on a truly unique action-rpg adventure and a whole new take on the classic storyline.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 90
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
    With around fifteen hours of gameplay that keep you compelled to play until the end in combination with a storyline that continues to surprise, Ghost Trick may be crammed full of tricks but is most definitely an absolute treat.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 90
    Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
    Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation might not be as flashy or intricate as Dragon Quest IX was, but that certainly doesn't keep the game from being every bit as charming and engaging.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 90
    Bit.Trip Flux
    BIT.TRIP FLUX is a great example of how old-school video gaming can be every bit as relevant today as it was 30 years ago and provides the perfect ending to one of the most unique and engaging video game series ever created.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 90
    Pokemon White Version
    Black and White are certainly up there with the best of the series: unlike HeartGold and SoulSilver they don't have nostalgia as their main attraction, but they come closest to recreating the sense of discovery felt when embarking on that first journey with Pokémon.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 90
    Pokemon Black Version
    Black and White are certainly up there with the best of the series: unlike HeartGold and SoulSilver they don't have nostalgia as their main attraction, but they come closest to recreating the sense of discovery felt when embarking on that first journey with Pokémon.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 90
    Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
    Capcom has somehow been able to miraculously squeeze every bit of bone-crushing fighting action onto the portable screen of the 3DS and still managed to toss in a staggering number of added features and options to go along with it. Even losing a few frames of character and background animations is a small price to pay for the stunning 3D visuals.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 90
    Okamiden
    Okamiden is an epic adventure in every sense: well written storyline, a huge over-world and gorgeous visuals and sound. It is an experience that, even if rushed through, will take more than 15 hours to complete.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 90
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
    The negatives are few and relatively minor: the storyline and characters are forgettable, the multiplayer is a little clumsy and the visuals could be better. However, the developers have done a superlative job of creating a turn-based strategy game that can, conceivably, be appreciated by newcomers to the genre as well as experienced strategists.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 90
    Inchworm Animation
    The wealth of powerful animation tools and functions make it even more potent than Flipnote Studio, but with that added functionality comes a slightly higher learning curve if you want to get the most out of the package.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 90
    Mighty Milky Way
    It might not be the true Mighty Flip Champs sequel some were hoping for, but it's every bit as addictive and a game absolutely no DSi owner should miss.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 90
    FAST - Racing League
    It's another amazing accomplishment for WiiWare graphic-wise, but like its previous games, it has the gameplay content to back it up.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 90
    Solatorobo: Red the Hunter
    A game that we highly recommend. It has been crafted with care and in painstaking detail, incorporating a lengthy, well-written story with engaging battle mechanics and an impressive variety of quest styles.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 90
    Xenoblade Chronicles
    Although the developers have done a terrific job of incorporating daunting detail with intuitive controls, this title is still best suited to gamers with the strength, diligence and passion to see it through. For them, this is an experience that must not be missed.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 90
    Bit.Trip Complete
    It would have been amazing enough just to be able to own all six BIT.TRIP titles on one Wii disc, but getting 20 new challenges per game, not to mention a wealth of bonus content, makes this the definitive collection of BIT.TRIP goodness.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 90
    Kirby: Mass Attack
    There will inevitably be Kirby purists who will baulk at the rather unorthodox gameplay concept behind Kirby Mass Attack, but if they do they'll be missing out on one of Kirby's most unique adventures to date.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 90
    Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
    With an almost limitless number of monster and skill variations, you'll find plenty to do even after the credits roll.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 90
    3D Classics: TwinBee
    Colourful, challenging and most importantly a great deal of fun. You may well have missed it the first time around, but the game's second chance is also yours. Don't miss it.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 90
    The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition
    A terrific new version of the Four Swords adventure, lovingly crafted and full of content.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 90
    escapeVektor: Chapter 1
    Fantastic. Brilliant visual design, unforgettable music and addictive, challenging gameplay all come together to create what is easily one of the finest experiences WiiWare has ever seen.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 90
    Just Dance 3
    There may be no lack of dance games on shelves but there has yet to be one as polished, approachable and with such joie de vivre as Just Dance 3.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 90
    Professor Layton and the Last Specter
    Another top-quality game in a truly brilliant series. It challenges your mind in a way very few games seriously attempt to do, and the feeling you get when you solve a particularly difficult puzzle is less one of relief than it is a desire to leap ahead in the game and find the next one. Playing this game is its own reward, and we'd have it no other way.
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