NZGamer's Scores

  • Games
For 1,319 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score:
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
Critic Score 20
Score distribution:
1,319 game reviews
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 85
    There is a stack of gameplay here, both in the singleplayer story (which is heavily connected to Assassin's Creed II) and in the multiplayer, which is a series first.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 85
    I am going to have to point out that the guts of the action is really quite basic: see zombie, kill zombie. But this game was always meant to be more of the "see zombie, make pithy remark to friend via Xbox live, kill zombie" type.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 70
    If you're a multiplayer fiend and like the thought of mowing down zombies with chainguns, this is definitely worth checking out. The thrill of obliterating hordes of screaming bad guys that just want to gobble up your brains really is quite unique and fun. Just don't expect to be getting very good value for money because there's really not very much inside the box.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 85
    The PC version mirrors all of the good stuff and can be confidently defined as a title that is going to be hours of fun to PC gamers the world over.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 84
    Need for Speed: Pursuit is a ridiculous game. It's totally absurd.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 90
    The game looks even more fantastic than ever and a few extra features are on its way for lucky PC users.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 89
    Dark Soul's weakest aspect lies in failing to draw the player into something deeper, other than just leveling up and managing to stay in one piece after crossing swords with a Black Knight.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 90
    The Ballad Of Gay Tony is the most enjoyable by simply upping the ante a notch, reminding us that even in a city 'where the money is making the plan', you can still have a little fun.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 95
    I feel The Walking Dead is so special that five to ten years from now people are still going to be talking about it and referencing its importance. I imagine this series will be the first to make many gamers cry, it is that emotionally powerful.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 75
    The concept is good and the combination of play styles almost works; however the driving and chase aspects of the game really let it down. When you strip away this and the action elements of the game, it is basically a puzzle solver.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 84
    Strangely, what holds this title together is not its gameplay, but its place. As a stealth-action game it has its flaws. But sometimes experience wins out over action. Dunwall is full of death, disease, and dishonour. Just being there is enough.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 90
    If you played the original, then this is a no brainer purchase; if you haven't, then you are in for a lot of gameplay hours that will both challenge and enthrall you.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 82
    And there you have it: three Metal Gear Solid games for your HD console, updated with care, and still with all the elements of the series you may love or despise. The lack of the original MGS is, once again, really stupid. But otherwise, if you're a fan of these games, you shouldn't hesitate in grabbing these versions if you're looking to play them again.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 87
    A great game, and it has largely delivered on all of the pre-release hype. We do however warn you that if you are looking to buy the PC version, don't be surprised if you have some issues. It certainly knocked some of the gloss off the game for us.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 90
    Even if this is your first taste of the franchise, if you like horror, violence, severed limbs and bodies crushed into seeping bloody pulp, then the dark depths of dead space is just the place for you.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 90
    With around 25 hours of solid gameplay in one sitting and a huge replay value to try out new endings and character developments, this game deserves a proper outing. Don't expect to sit down and blast your way from start to finish – because although it might be possible to do so, you'll definitely be missing what Deus Ex has on offer if you do.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 85
    Although it offers nothing new, it refines the series with crisper visuals, improved flight controls and the addition of Clank’s solo missions. If you weren’t a fan of the series before this won’t change your mind, but fans will enjoy it.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 85
    If you're not a hardcore PC super-score hunter, the controls are fine (and you're competing in a walled garden with other 360 gamers anyway) and the addition of an excellent online mode only adds to the already comprehensive depth of content on offer.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 95
    Here's a quote that sums up the entire review - "I forgot I was playing this on a PSP!"
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 92
    The Association shows great statistical depth and nice opposing management AI, and My Player provides a long and in-depth journey from proving yourself in the combines, to the draft, and eventually to press conferences, playoffs and stardom.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 92
    The Association shows great statistical depth and nice opposing management AI, and My Player provides a long and in-depth journey from proving yourself in the combines, to the draft, and eventually to press conferences, playoffs and stardom.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 90
    The car models are fantastic, essentially moving the graphics of the arcade racer into the realm of the driving sims.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 89
    So very obviously a labour of love, above and beyond being simply a money spinner. If you like The Beatles, and want to play their music, this is the game for you. If you’re not into them at all, of course, stay well away – while the minor gameplay enhancements are well and good, it’s not enough to keep non-Beatles fans captivated.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 85
    At the end of the day, Shadow Complex is about shooting things, which is good as that's what the game does best.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 81
    Ultimately, if you have NHL 10 there is no real reason to get this.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 90
    Dead Space is also surprisingly long for a shoot-em up, taking over 10 hours to complete. Although parts of it seemed repetitive (often you’ll find yourself trekking through identical corridor after corridor) the combat sequences were varied and enjoyable thanks to the need for different techniques to get through them.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 92
    It was one of the best, if not the gold standard for sports genre video games last year, and it looks set to re-claim that title yet again this year.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 80
    It's a clever concept, and the game offers surprising depth once you get past the repetitive 'weak enemy' battles of the first half hour.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 85
    NHL 10 is a great game, hampered only by a lack of anything new.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 93
    With its beautiful graphics, excellent voice acting, inspiring music, fantastic story and script, and amazing gameplay, Uncharted is nothing short of a winner – it’s Game of the Year material.