No DPad's Scores

  • Games
For 239 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 43% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 51% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score:
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
Critic Score 25
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 18 out of 239
239 game reviews
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 75
    Surprisingly one of the EA's best sports titles yet.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 75
    Neuroshima Hex! should appeal to fans of tabletop role-playing games, or those looking for a board game experience heavy on strategy and apart from the norm.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 75
    Ozone is a beautiful game crafted quite nicely.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 75
    But Ozone is something different, and something that should be heard of.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 75
    Let's Golf 2 is still a solid sequel to one of the best games on the App Store. While there are some errors and flaws with the overall game, I'm still having fun with it.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 75
    Dead Space isn't a game that particularly stood out and isn't something that's a no-brainer Must Have in my eyes. The production values are high, and EA did a really nice job with this one. I just wasn't exactly addicted to it, and it never really grasped me from the start. But the playing atmosphere and graphics are phenomenal, and the game as a whole is quite professional.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 75
    Zombie Infection is a well-made zombie-shooter with high production values, great graphics, and an overall solid gameplay experience.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 75
    In terms of visuals, I think they've set the bar for how iPad games should look, as the detail that went into this is just… inspiring.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 75
    The PvP mode is a nice addition to the game though, and I must say that it is one of the most interesting features I've seen in an RPG.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 75
    Fast and Furious Adrenaline is a competent racing game; it'll provide you with a few hours of high-speed thrills along with some sweet cars. There are some issues with it including the need to connect to Facebook to access the online multiplayer, but all in all, I thought it was a good racer.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 75
    Fastar! is not what most would expect of an Action RPG, nor is it what most would expect from Kooistra having played his previous app store releases - admittedly, the game left me scratching my head at first and it took me several plays to warm to it. Set aside such expectations, however, and Fastar reveals itself to be an excellent casual action game, well worth the paltry price of admission.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 75
    While the definitive versions of Final Fantasy II and II are still the versions available for PSP, these ports are decent enough to suffice if you don't have one.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 75
    While the definitive versions of Final Fantasy II and II are still the versions available for PSP, these ports are decent enough to suffice if you don't have one.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 75
    The perfect pick up and play sports game that focuses on the fun aspects of the game without being too technical.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 75
    With that said, I enjoyed Fruit Ninja HD and can't wait to see what else they have in store.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 75
    Fruit Ninja is the perfect casual game that I thoroughly enjoyed. While there are minor problems I stated above, it's an overall solid appearance on the App Store and one that casual gamers shouldn't miss.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 75
    It's cheap, filled with content, and looks really nice. Along with that, it comes packaged with 33 OpenFeint achievements, a lot more than the usual game.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 75
    On the surface, Heavy Gunner appears to be a shallow shooter, with the dual-thumb cannons only a gimmick. Taking the plunge beyond that surface, however, reveals the game to be quite deep, full of choices and with great replay value.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 75
    Great action, diverse gameplay and a superbly polished presentation make Sky Combat a winner.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 75
    The addition of a real story laid out in comic book styling really adds to the experience.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 75
    Some may complain that the price is too high and others may say that it's just too simple. What I say is that it's just good, clean fun.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 75
    Eco Punk is a very charming and light-hearted game that is great fun and hard to put down.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 75
    Rarely do games accommodate so many different styles of gameplay while maintaining a perfect balance, but EVAC pulls it off.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 75
    Overall, The Hero will have you clamoring for more as you will feel you need to save the city from more ill wills.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 75
    Highborn is a really strong game and I highly recommend you give it a shot, even if your not a fan of turn based strategy games, or you're tired of them. This is fresh, new, and seriously…how expensive is it really?
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 75
    A bloody good time. The repetition and lack of social gaming support drag it down as a whole, but there's no denying the fun to be had with this game.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 75
    While I usually shy away from social games, especially those Facebook-driven, Buddy Rush is undeniably fun.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 75
    Although there are no surprises for those familiar with this type of game, The Settlers does deliver where it is expected.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 75
    At first glance it looks like just another copycat, but dig a little deeper and you will find a complex game with much to offer.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 75
    Overall, despite some minor gripes that can be fixed with updates such as deathmatch multiplayer, or lock-on controls, Star Batallion is a great flight-sim package that is very arcade-like in execution at times, but offers solid twitch-gameplay and challenge, with great presentation and graphics.