ZTGD's Scores
- Games
For 2,109 reviews, this publication has graded:
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77% higher than the average critic
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5% same as the average critic
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18% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.4 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
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Positive: 1,354 out of 2109
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Negative: 80 out of 2109
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Critic Score 56
I recommend renting the game if you have even the slightest interest in either genre or if you find it at around the $30 mark then don't hesitate to indulge. However, don't expect it to change the way you play either type of game. -
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Critic Score 55
Sonic Riders is simply a weak attempt to cash in on the popular Sonic brand with a bare bones racer that simply does everything to the “average” degree. -
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Unfortunately the end result becomes way too dull long before it should and it results in a game that really could have used a few more months on the design floor. -
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Critic Score 55
The combat gets repetitive too fast and there just isn’t enough here to really immerse the player into the game. The biggest problem with this game is that you have seen it before a million times and on most occasions it was done bigger and better. -
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Critic Score 55
Helpful Hint Backbone, next time spent less time finding videos of geysers and drills and more time fleshing out your characters and dialogue. -
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Critic Score 55
The premise is fantastic and the visuals really do draw you into the dark world this game presents; it’s just a shame that so many vital aspects of it are broken or Rule of Rose could have easily given Silent Hill a strong run for its money. -
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Critic Score 55
With its simplistic game mechanics and lack of diversity Happy Feet isn’t going to set the world on fire. -
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Critic Score 55
This really pains me to no end. I am a HUGE Transformers fan, and to have this game end up being this bad really hurts my soul. I mean the very basics for a transformers game is driving, fighting, and huge robots. They got one out of the 3 correct. -
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Critic Score 55
While there are highlights, such as the rhythm tapping game and the sheer amount of customization options for your feline, the rest of the game simply falls flat. -
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Critic Score 55
Lack of online and sketchy graphics headline the game’s serious flaws while the wonky co-op camera almost kills the idea of any type of multi-player action. -
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Critic Score 55
Lack of online and sketchy graphics headline the game’s serious flaws while the wonky co-op camera almost kills the idea of any type of multi-player action. -
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Critic Score 55
Wreaking havoc in the UFO and Big Willy mech is a blast, and there are several genuinely laugh out loud funny parts. In the end, however, its flaws keep it from living up to the example set by its predecessors. -
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Critic Score 55
In the end, the positives surrounding the career mode of Prizefighter just aren't enough to make up for the numerous negatives in control, collision detection, and overall gameplay. -
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Critic Score 55
The execution kills it almost instantly the first time you try to take down an enemy. -
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Critic Score 55
The execution kills it almost instantly the first time you try to take down an enemy. -
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Critic Score 55
Squanders a tremendous amount of potential with questionable controls and a general lack of polish. -
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Critic Score 55
The concept is a sound one but the technology simply falls short. I would love to see this idea fully realized and perfected, but I fear that hefty price tag and poor reception may hinder future iterations in this direction. -
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Critic Score 55
The concept is a sound one but the technology simply falls short. I would love to see this idea fully realized and perfected, but I fear that hefty price tag and poor reception may hinder future iterations in this direction. -
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Critic Score 55
The concept is a sound one but the technology simply falls short. I would love to see this idea fully realized and perfected, but I fear that hefty price tag and poor reception may hinder future iterations in this direction. -
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Critic Score 55
Unfortunately Toy Story Mania squanders its substantial potential through poor design choices and technical issues. -
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Critic Score 55
A fantastic concept poorly executed. All of the visuals and presentation seem in place, but the monotonous gameplay and boring combat really drag down the overall experience. -
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Critic Score 55
A fantastic concept poorly executed. All of the visuals and presentation seem in place, but the monotonous gameplay and boring combat really drag down the overall experience. -
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Critic Score 55
Nostalgia is the only reason Sonic Adventure is worth playing through. -
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Critic Score 55
Nostalgia is the only reason Sonic Adventure is worth playing through. -
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Critic Score 55
Overall, there is almost zero fun to be had in Bakugan: Defenders of the Core. The gameplay is fun at times, but as a whole is boring.- Posted Nov 16, 2010
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Critic Score 55
Overall, there is almost zero fun to be had in Bakugan: Defenders of the Core. The gameplay is fun at times, but as a whole is boring.- Posted Nov 16, 2010
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Critic Score 55
Adrenalin Misfits is the type of game that you want to love. The goofy characters and breadth of unlockables make the game seem worth the effort, if it weren't so maliciously boring.- Posted Dec 19, 2010
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Critic Score 55
The frustrating enemies and cumbersome upgrade system will wear on your nerves, and the bland level design will not give you much reason to push forward. There are much better shooters currently available, which is a shame given this one's promise of ingenuity.- Posted Jan 4, 2011
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Critic Score 55
Sonic Riders is simply a weak attempt to cash in on the popular Sonic brand with a bare bones racer that simply does everything to the "average" degree. -
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Critic Score 55
Simply a weak attempt to cash in on the popular Sonic brand with a bare bones racer that simply does everything to the "average" degree. -
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Critic Score 55
An unfortunate victim of movie tie-in deadlines. Saber Interactive should be commended for what they accomplished with such a short production schedule, but at the same time it is hard to recommend dropping ten bucks on anything that lasts less time than the actual move it is based on.- Posted Mar 29, 2011
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Critic Score 55
The lack of features, especially multi-player, really hurts the game.- Posted Mar 31, 2011
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Critic Score 55
Let me be clear. Rush 'N Attack: Ex-Patriot is, overall, not a good game. It has enjoyable moments that are buried under a frustrating control scheme, horrible writing, and a Frankenstein's monster of mechanics that worked well in other games.- Posted Apr 4, 2011
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Critic Score 55
Let me be clear. Rush 'N Attack: Ex-Patriot is, overall, not a good game. It has enjoyable moments that are buried under a frustrating control scheme, horrible writing, and a Frankenstein's monster of mechanics that worked well in other games.- Posted Apr 4, 2011
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Critic Score 55
Garshasp shows some sign of promise, but these are soon worn thin as you trudge your way through bugs, frame rate issues, camera hiccups and only about 3 hours of gameplay. With a little more care and attention this could have been a pleasant surprise. Instead Garshasp: The Monster Slayer will leave you feeling out of pocket.- Posted May 18, 2011
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Critic Score 55
As a fan of the Transformers since the very first episode in 1984, I couldn't help but feel disappointment when playing Dark of the Moon – Decepticons. The license deserves so much more.- Posted Jun 23, 2011
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Critic Score 55
As a fan of the Transformers since the very first episode in 1984, I couldn't help but feel disappointment when playing Dark of the Moon – Autobots. The license deserves so much more.- Posted Jun 23, 2011
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Critic Score 55
A lesson in disappointment. After the outstanding Shattered Dimensions, I had high hopes for Beenox and their latest Spidey outing. Instead, I am left wondering what this game was trying to be and wishing it had been more.- Posted Oct 16, 2011
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Critic Score 55
The presentation of the game is lacking. The psychedelic backgrounds are interesting to look at in 3D, but there is only one per mode. The music is also extremely limited, which means turning down the volume is your best course of action.- Posted Oct 27, 2011
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Critic Score 55
The humor often falls flat when it isn't entirely offensive or grating. Zombies and twin-stick shooters should be a perfect fit, but this game feels more "noob" and less "pwn."- Posted Nov 8, 2011
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Critic Score 55
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance isn't a terrible game, just an overpriced one. When you can nab the same experience somewhere else for nearly $30 less, it is hard to ignore that fact.- Posted Feb 24, 2012
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Critic Score 55
In the end I think fans will find enough to love, but those looking for a solid RPG experience will come away sorely disappointed.- Posted May 17, 2012
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Critic Score 55
I feel Double Dragon is a game that should have been left alone, and Neon proves it by showing that 25 years later, the beat-em-up genre just doesn't have the chops to cut it anymore with current expectations.- Posted Sep 17, 2012
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Critic Score 55
The Japanese RPG enthusiasts and the American otakus will get some enjoyment out of the humor, but casual RPG players and Western RPG players should be warned. This game is VERY Japanese. Mugen Souls had a lot going for it, but in the end, turned out to be too convoluted for its own good.- Posted Oct 16, 2012
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Critic Score 55
Epic Mickey 2 is disappointing. There is no other way to put it. For a game I was genuinely excited to play, I found myself constantly forcing play sessions.- Posted Dec 13, 2012
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Critic Score 55
If Tecmo KOEI had poured as much new content into the game as they removed, it would have been a worthy, albeit campy, sequel. Dumb fun is fine, but Ken’s Rage 2 is a ripoff.- Posted Feb 15, 2013
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Critic Score 55
Dollar Dash isn’t necessarily a bad game; it’s just not a particularly compelling one. The overabundance of items turns the potential for a fun experience into a chaotic mess. I can’t imagine a scenario where I would choose this to play online. There are both better ways to spend $10, and better multiplayer experiences to be had.- Posted Mar 15, 2013
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Critic Score 55
If it wasn’t so difficult to get high scores in levels, Alien Spidy would be a fun and challenging game, but the combination of a difficult point system, inaccurate controls and constant loading screens between restarts bring this game down to a frustrating chore.- Posted Mar 20, 2013
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Critic Score 55
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is a disappointing experience that fails to deliver on the visceral idea of sniping. When recent games have done it so much better, it is hard not to draw comparison.- Posted Mar 27, 2013
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Critic Score 53
However if you are a fan of classic arcade driving games like Sega's aforementioned cabbie title then you may want to check Mayhem out. It can definitely entertain even if only for minutes at a time. -
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Critic Score 53
The Move controls may be great, but the game seems irrelevant in the current landscape, bringing nothing new to the franchise, genre or console.- Posted Mar 9, 2012
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Critic Score 53
Except for its attempts to treat players like suckers, Oh, Sheep! is a good game for people who aren't likely to read reviews. If you're sophisticated and discriminating enough to be reading this, though, pass on it.- Posted Oct 19, 2012
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Critic Score 53
At $50, it is not worth a purchase, considering there are better, much less expensive simulation games out there for other platforms. If this was in the $20 – $30 range, it might be a good fit for those that are diehard fans of the genre.- Posted Dec 11, 2012
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Critic Score 52
The problem arises from the fact that it never tries to better itself as you progress. -
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Critic Score 50
What this boils down to in the end is that DW5E is simply a sloppy rushed port that is trying to cash in on the popularity of the franchise for the next-generation. -
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Critic Score 50
The disappointment comes from the fact that it simply feels average. I left the game feeling like I wanted more, whether it was better visuals, more diverse game play, or simply a fresh helping of innovation. -
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Critic Score 50
Fuzion Frenzy 2 is a perfect example of the bare minimum that you can do to get a number after the title of your game. -
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This game is not meant for true TMNT fans. If you have kids, or maybe a little cousin this would be a great gift for them, but not you. It’s really only saving grace for us true fans is that you can get all 1000 gamer score points in about 4 hours or so. -
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Sonic and the Black Knight has so much unused potential. Fun for a short period of time, but the lag and shoddy gameplay would make even Robotnik turn in his grave. Although not completely terrible, most of the points come from the incredible production value and the sheer fact that it’s clear the Sonic Team are trying, they’re just not listening. -
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Critic Score 50
PDC Darts for the Nintendo DS is a prime example of a series that simply does not work well on the handheld. -
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Rapala: We Fish is not a good start to bringing the series to a younger crowd. The controls are counterproductive and the layout and pacing of the game are simply mediocre at best. -
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Again is a staggering disappointment in most accounts due to its crawling pace and uninteresting concept. -
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Brunswick Pro Bowling is a fantastic package wrapped in some questionable control schemes. -
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Overall, as I have mentioned, Dead Space Ignition is just a very poor attempt to generate hype for Dead Space 2. The art is bad, the mini games are not fun, and the experience is short unless you go back for more endings. -
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Critic Score 50
Overall, as I have mentioned, Dead Space Ignition is just a very poor attempt to generate hype for Dead Space 2. The art is bad, the mini games are not fun, and the experience is short unless you go back for more endings.- Posted Oct 21, 2010
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Critic Score 50
When you completely ignore every other aspect of the game it doesn't matter how great your control scheme is. This feels more like a tech demo that was never supposed to be put onto a retail disc. -
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Critic Score 50
What it all boils down to is a game of hide and seek while trying to avoid various baddies. The game is great for a younger crowd, but the simplicity and monotony will even wear on their nerves after a while.- Posted Dec 23, 2010
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Critic Score 50
A fantastic narrative wrapped in some decent combat and plagued by poor design decisions. This is actually more disappointing because there is something here you want to experience, but the shortcomings really keep you from doing so.- Posted Mar 3, 2011
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Critic Score 50
A fantastic narrative wrapped in some decent combat and plagued by poor design decisions. This is actually more disappointing because there is something here you want to experience, but the shortcomings really keep you from doing so.- Posted Mar 3, 2011
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Critic Score 50
The disappointment comes from the fact that it simply feels average. I left the game feeling like I wanted more, whether it was better visuals, more diverse game play, or simply a fresh helping of innovation. -
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The disappointment comes from the fact that it simply feels average. I left the game feeling like I wanted more, whether it was better visuals, more diverse game play, or simply a fresh helping of innovation. -
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Greg Hastings Paintball 2 is probably best played by people who have a deep love for the sport. If you are looking for just another FPS, there are far superior titles out there for you. The poor design of the game really brings it down, and even with such a deep level of customization, it will be hard for anyone who doesn't like Paintballing to get anything out of this.- Posted Jun 27, 2011
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Critic Score 50
There are so many things wrong here it is hard to recommend it to even the hardcore shooter fans.- Posted Sep 1, 2011
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Critic Score 50
As fan service, it is adequate enough, bringing the style and humor that make the show a success.- Posted Sep 7, 2011
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Critic Score 50
Don't get me wrong, there is some fun to had with Little Deviants, however the $30-$40 price tag hurts this collection of mini games. If they were on an iOS device, I might pay a dollar for one or two of them.- Posted Mar 8, 2012
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Critic Score 50
Yakuza: Dead Souls is not a good game. In fact, I had almost no fun while playing it, and I love me some zombie slaying of almost any variety. The cumbersome controls, broken camera and poor design really took away the bright spots the game managed to shine through on occasion.- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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Critic Score 50
The game holds up decently in that regard, but falls short in a lot of others. If you're only going to play alone and can live with some design issues it's a fun game, but if you want something to play with other people then look somewhere else.- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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Critic Score 50
This style of game is too dated to survive this generation in its current form. The game might be worth a shot to others at a heavily discounted price, but everyone else will quickly tire of the repetitive action and clunky gameplay.- Posted Apr 5, 2012
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Critic Score 50
Overall, Mario Tennis Open is an attractive looking distraction that can be enjoyed by people who aren't in the mood to take a game seriously (both in aesthetic and game play). However, I feel like many people will end up feeling cheated by a game that feels so casual that even a generic mobile-phone game for a buck can feel like a higher quality product.- Posted May 21, 2012
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Critic Score 50
Resistance: Burning Skies is a competent game that simply falls flat in just about every category. The shooting is mechanically sound, but never really interesting. The presentation is simply broken at times, and the cut scenes are downright embarrassingly low-resolution. The online is dismissive and the campaign is short and flat. It really feels like this is more of an example of what can be done with a shooter on the Vita, than a thought-out experience.- Posted May 29, 2012
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Critic Score 50
I can't see much reason to play this unless you are just a shooter fanatic, and even at that, this one is mediocre.- Posted Jun 13, 2012
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Critic Score 50
It is nigh impossible for me to recommend Rabbids Land to anyone who bought a Wii U. The collection of games ranges from mildly enjoyable, to downright mind-numbing. The fact that four players are supported and only two can play at a time is boggling, and trying to fly solo is comparable to watching paint dry. I love Rabbids. Their humor is undeniable, but there is nothing funny about sitting and waiting to play a mediocre mini-game, only to have to do it again ten minutes later.- Posted Nov 30, 2012
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Critic Score 50
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus does not warrant the ‘Plus’ moniker. The game adds nothing to incentivize a second or third purchase. If you have never played it, and your only experience with the franchise is on the Vita, I can see taking the plunge.- Posted Mar 6, 2013
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Critic Score 50
WRC 3 may have a professional sounding name, but the game is more of a disappointment across the board. The amount of content is both impressive and disappointing at the same time. Nothing here will drag players away from better experiences elsewhere, and the sheer lack of modes just makes it feel like a rushed effort. I really wanted to like WRC 3 much more than I did, due to the fact that I am a sucker for the genre, but sadly it is nearly impossible to recommend to anyone without mentioning competitors in the process.- Posted Apr 8, 2013
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Critic Score 50
This is one spaceship that would’ve been better left stationed in the far corner of the universe until it was properly prepped and ready for action.- Posted May 2, 2013
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Sniper Elite V2 for the Wii U is a travesty. I really enjoyed the campaign, but stripping out half of the features and asking full price is criminal.- Posted Jun 7, 2013
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Critic Score 49
The story is original, but poorly told. The action is fast-paced, but frustrating. Everything seems like a winner on paper, but when you finally get your hands on the controller things just fall apart. -
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Poor execution keeps Confrontation from ever really finding its stride.- Posted Apr 13, 2012
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Critic Score 48
I really wanted to like CID, his character brings back memories of when cartoons were allowed to be politically incorrect and dangerous, but his game is just too broken to recommend. -
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It seems to have the right set up for a decent Aliens game with the presentation and look, but due to the boring story and clunky enemy AI, there is no tension or exciting action.- Posted Feb 14, 2013
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Critic Score 47
The biggest disappointment of Ready 2 Rumble Revolution is its wasted potential. There is a quality arcade boxing game buried under that motion-controlled mess, and you really never get a chance to experience it. -
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Critic Score 46
Rock Revolution is a bad attempt at cashing in on the genre. It really does nothing to separate itself and actually siphons most of the enjoyment out of playing music games. -
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Rock Revolution is a bad attempt at cashing in on the genre. It really does nothing to separate itself and actually siphons most of the enjoyment out of playing music games. -
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Critic Score 45
When all is said and done Pimp My Ride feels like a budget title; a PS2 budget title at that and that is disappointing. -
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Critic Score 45
If the game had shipped through Microsoft’s Arcade service for perhaps 800 pts (ten bucks) then I could easily recommend a purchase. As it stands selling this game at the full price tag of $60 and not even offering it as a budget title for $40 or better yet $20 this game simply isn’t worth your time or your money. -
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NFL Tour is just Arena Football with professional teams. Instead of releasing this game, they really should have made NFL Street 4, especially since the third entry in the series was so bad. -
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It's sad really, if under a different developer – it could have made for a viable opponent to the big boxing titles like, but instead DSI games decided to make it a cheap, gimmicky imitation of that which came before. -
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The game is trying so hard to be something more than just a game. Even the developer's name has 'Art' in it. But by making a game with no real direction and with a slow and monotonous pace, all that they have managed to do is send me to sleep.- Posted Dec 19, 2010
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Critic Score 45
If you are the sort of person who gets their kicks from hidden object/puzzle games, you may get a few hours enjoyment from Dream Chronicles. However, with a hefty price tag and with better games of this style out there, you may be better off looking elsewhere.- Posted Dec 23, 2010
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Critic Score 45
Plays like a cross between those classic racing titles and a dual-stick shooter. On paper, the blend of these two designs should breed an enjoyable multiplayer experience. Unfortunately, due to a frustrating camera, bland colors, and touchy targeting, Battlegrounds ends up disappointing.- Posted Apr 8, 2011
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Critic Score 45
What I found was a good idea hampered by bland visuals and difficulty that never felt fair.- Posted May 23, 2011
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Critic Score 45
It's a shame that Red Bull X-Fighters, which tries very hard to be like Trials HD, simply falls flat on its face. It doesn't do the brand any favors and it certainly doesn't respect the athletes who actually can pull off these amazing stunts.- Posted Sep 22, 2011
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Critic Score 45
The game is muddy, even when the camera is pulled back. You'll also want to turn the audio down, as the music is repetitive. The sound effects are useless in terms of player feedback as you'll never know if you crush an enemy below you unless you actually see it. It would be nice if the game rewarded defeating an enemy with some kind of flourish.- Posted Nov 9, 2011
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Critic Score 45
Wrecked: Revenge Revisited is spattered with moments of enjoyment, but not enough to warrant its many problems. Factor in the hefty price of 1200msp, with day one DLC weighing in at another 400msp, and you have a barrier to entry that is already hard to surmount.- Posted Apr 11, 2012
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Critic Score 45
In the end, MadCatz' new business model of releasing software to complement their hardware will only work if the software is of respectable quality. Otherwise, it has the potential to drive customers away from rather than towards their product.- Posted Aug 29, 2012
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Critic Score 45
007 Legends is an unfinished game that no one will likely bother to finish.- Posted Oct 25, 2012
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Critic Score 45
Unfortunately, those moments are few and far between. Fable: The Journey doesn't make good use of the Kinect hardware, and the results are less then magical.- Posted Nov 2, 2012
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Critic Score 45
Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel is a prime example of a series that has a lot in its way. Nothing here drives the experience forward, and instead leaves most of what makes it special behind.- Posted Apr 5, 2013
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Critic Score 43
The game seems like a missed opportunity to me. Sub-par graphics, uninspired game play and game breaking bugs just add up to make a game that should really be avoided. Yet the sparks of humour and the hint of a deeper game play mechanic just make me feel that with a little more effort, Naughty Bear could have found his true home in digital distribution.- Posted Oct 17, 2012
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Critic Score 42
It is fun ripping around in two player mode trying to trash or out pace each other in your favorite ride, which is probably the best time to be had in the game. However, all this can't really justify putting up with the horrible AI ramblings, poor graphics and awkward controls that make this game so frustrating and monotonous at times. -
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Not only does it take away from what the original games did so well, it fails to execute even the simplest of gameplay necessities. The platform jumping is horrendous, the combat mechanics are atrocious and sitting through some of the dialogue is just plain painful. -
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Asphalt: Injection could have been something outstanding, with tons of cars, tracks and content. Unfortunately, the game is let down in the most important areas of a racing game and has gone from a 'Must buy' to a 'Must avoid.'- Posted Mar 1, 2012
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Critic Score 40
Apart from the occasional distraction of a mini-game such as diffusing a bomb or the excellent cut scenes this game is poorly constructed even for a budget title. -
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As much as it pains me to say this, THQ needs to put this series out to pasture. The franchise has been steadily declining since Pandemic let go of the reigns. Unless they're willing to really concentrate on making a quality game worthy of the "next gen" tag, I think it's time for Crypto to phone home. -
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Unfortunately, this collection of average minigames and overused sound bites is likely to be a disappointment to even the most diehard Dynamite fan. -
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Most of the maps can be completed in under a minute and almost all of them in fewer than two. -
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People want a good arcade football game, and with more time, love, and effort, maybe Tecmo and ironically-named developer Seamless Entertainment could have done it. But they didn't, and now I've poured all of my hopes and dreams into the possibility of a Mutant League Football revival instead. -
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A disappointment all around. Fans of the genre will scoff at the visuals and simplicity, while more casual players will grow bored of its tedious missions and slow-paced gameplay. -
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As it stands though, they're merely running good franchises through the dirt, like a Godfather III or a Sonic Adventure would. -
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Ghost Recon on the Wii feels like a cheap cash-in that takes no advantage of the console's strengths.- Posted Dec 19, 2010
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Critic Score 40
Power Gig is another prime example of why you need to leave this genre to the professionals.- Posted Dec 21, 2010
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Critic Score 40
Power Gig is another prime example of why you need to leave this genre to the professionals.- Posted Dec 21, 2010
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Critic Score 40
For those waiting for the next great dungeon crawler, your ship hasn't yet come in. Take heart though, the future looks bright for the genre.- Posted May 31, 2011
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Critic Score 40
If you own a PS3, and are looking for the definitive car combat experience, you know where to look. This attempt feels exactly like what it is; a cheap knock-off that defines the phrase, 'you get what you pay for'. I couldn't, in good conscience, recommend this game to anyone looking for a good experience in the genre. It simply isn't fun.- Posted Apr 12, 2012
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Critic Score 40
With generic platforming and a generally unpolished feel, the novelty wears off quickly, and Fractured Soul is best left out in space.- Posted Sep 24, 2012
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Critic Score 40
The original game is still more complete, and more fun, than the 3DS version, and it is 15 years old.- Posted Oct 31, 2012
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Critic Score 40
Omerta is the kind of game I came into wanting to love. Unfortunately, Omerta falls short in every category that counts, and even the parts it manages to get right fall flat long before they become interesting. I really wanted Omerta to be a better game; I really wanted it to be the mob simulation we have all wanted, even if we didn’t know we did. Instead, we got a disappointing shell of what might have been.- Posted Feb 19, 2013
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Critic Score 40
MUD: FIM Motocross World Championship is an unfortunately titled mess that really serves no audience.- Posted Mar 7, 2013
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Critic Score 40
Star Trek: The Video Game is as generic as the name implies. I spent more time wondering why I was doing the things I was doing, instead of just enjoying them. Hardcore fans of the series would be advised to wait until the game hits a massive sale, and you have someone else to play it with. Setting expectations low is a must to enjoy what is offered here.- Posted May 2, 2013
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Critic Score 40
In the end, Bad Bots feels and plays like a game made specifically for the Android/iOS market and then sloppily ported to the PC.- Posted May 15, 2013
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Critic Score 38
Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified was supposed to be THE Vita game. This was a system seller, and one that would forever showcase just how hardcore the PS Vita was in the handheld scene. Unfortunately, what we ended up with is a watered-down, uninteresting version of CoD that feels almost like a cheap knock-off of the series. I cannot recommend this game for Vita owners with so much other quality software dropping in the last month. Shooter fans continue to hold out, Declassified is not the shooter that will define the PS Vita… at least not in the way Sony hopes.- Posted Nov 21, 2012
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Critic Score 37
Vampire Rain: Altered Species has a lot working against it. Substandard AI, deficient visuals, exasperating difficulty and a host of other problems that make you wonder how much effort and care was actually poured into the game. -
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Critic Score 36
Overall the PlayStation 2 version of PDC World Championship Darts is by far the worst of the bunch. -
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Critic Score 35
The location feels claustrophobic, the camera system is atrocious and the act of torturing cuddly bears is simply not as enjoyable as it should be. The game suffers what I like to call "Fairytale Fights Syndrome" or "FFS" for short, where the idea is brilliant on paper, but fails miserably in execution. -
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Critic Score 35
There is no reason to pick this game up. It is devoid of any redeeming factors including the novelty of being a terrible game. -
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Critic Score 35
There is no reason to pick this game up. It is devoid of any redeeming factors including the novelty of being a terrible game. -
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Critic Score 35
There are only seven missions in the campaign, and you revisit three of them, so variety is shot. Amazingly, that is it. There is no forced multiplayer thrown in, or even a split screen option for a lame co-op endeavor. You get these seven missions, none of which are very fun, and this is still sitting at $60. I cannot imagine who this appeals to.- Posted May 24, 2012
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Critic Score 35
Overall, things just feel broken here. The visuals have issues in every sport, and the game just doesn't look that good. The navigation is also confusing at times, and the title doesn't feel like it was designed solely for the Gamepad. It is also troubling that you are required to have a Wiimote for half of the titles. This just screams "rush job." There is nothing redeeming about ESPN Sports Connection.- Posted Nov 27, 2012
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Critic Score 33
The location feels claustrophobic, the camera system is atrocious and the act of torturing cuddly bears is simply not as enjoyable as it should be. The game suffers what I like to call "Fairytale Fights Syndrome" or "FFS" for short, where the idea is brilliant on paper, but fails miserably in execution. -
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Critic Score 30
Between the horrific camera and the absolutely infuriating battle deaths it is a wonder that this game was ever allowed to be put on the shelves. -
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Critic Score 30
With its dodgy controls and dull combat, it is hard to recommend this game to anybody, even a real retro brawler fan.- Posted Jul 28, 2011
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Critic Score 30
The story is lame, the quests are long and boring, the combat is shallow and it really does become a chore to play after just a couple of hours. Truth be told, the combat while annoying at times, does work and works well. The game is at least not broken in that aspect. It's very simplistic and newcomers to the strategy genre won't have too much trouble understanding the combat. Other than that, I'd steer clear of this game.- Posted Jan 17, 2012
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Critic Score 30
Micoach is particularly disappointing because there are some legitimately good ideas here. Being able to manage your workout plan and track your progress online is nice, and there's a ton of different workouts, allowing you to focus on just about anything. The poor motion tracking keeps you from progressing through workouts though, which defeats the entire purpose of the game's existence. In the end the only thing that got a good workout was my patience, and I can't recommend it to anyone.- Posted Aug 13, 2012
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Critic Score 29
As a fan of competent twin stick shooters, I found nothing at all in The Expendables 2 that would warrant me to recommend this game in any way. Boring gameplay, drab levels and poorly produced content are the headliners here; avoid at all costs, even if you are a fan of the movies. There are better games in this vein to spend your money on and one of them, Tomb Raider: Guardian of Light, is even free at the moment if you have a Playstation Plus subscription.- Posted Aug 8, 2012
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Critic Score 25
The controls are busted, the AI is pathetic, and even with online play you will grow tired of it within an hour of game time. -
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Critic Score 25
But I just can't give this game a legitimate score because this program essentially already exists with more font and typing options, wider use and less annoying mechanics. FOR FREE! -
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Critic Score 25
The controls are busted, the AI is pathetic, and even with online play you will grow tired of it within an hour of game time. -
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Critic Score 25
There is nothing that could get me to come back to this atrocity, nor a price tag that I might deem it worth checking out for. Amy is definitely scary, but not in the way it intends to be.- Posted Jan 16, 2012
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Critic Score 20
Let’s do a simple math equation shall we? Slow moving, lethargic sea monsters plus overly sensitive Wiimote controls equals what? If your answer included anything about frustration or annoyance, you’d be correct. -
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Critic Score 20
It is a great thing to bring light to an under promoted sport such as women's volleyball, but in this case it's like Ronald McDonald promoting P.E.T.A. It doesn't really help. So whatever you do, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. -
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Critic Score 20
With little to offer beyond the conventional cookbook What's Cooking? Jamie Oliver doesn't bring anything new to the dinner table. -
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Critic Score 20
It is all so poorly realized, wrapped up in such a clumsily produced game, that these enticements just add to the frustration. -
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Critic Score 20
When I first heard about Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor I was intrigued. As the first Kinect game that required a controller as well, it had the potential to provide the fun of motion controls while maintaining the prevision of a controller. Unfortunately the motion controls, especially the one most basic to the game, simply do not work. After about 15 tries I was able to successfully complete the first mission, although at that point it seemed like more random chance than anything I had done differently or better.- Posted Jun 29, 2012
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Critic Score 20
Thundercats is a poor example of almost every facet. The license is abused, the nostalgia just isn't there and the game is downright terrible functionality-wise. I simply cannot recommend this game for anyone. It is short, poorly designed and just not any fun. Someday I truly hope to see Lion-O and the gang return to form, but this game is certainly not the start of something special.- Posted Nov 6, 2012
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Critic Score 15
And while Cesar Millan is a great trainer, this game is simply a waste of DS battery life. -
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Critic Score 10
I really can't recommend this game for anyone other than those that just enjoy torturing themselves. -