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Average Score 6.6/10
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  • Rating:8
    Gears of War: Judgment is a great action game that leaves the player glued to the sofa despite the uninteresting story.

    Gears of War: Judgment

    Gears of War: Judgment is a great action game that leaves the player glued to the sofa despite the uninteresting story.

    When the original Gears of War trilogy ended with the humans' triumph over the Locust, it was pretty obvious we haven't seen the last the planet Sera and its rich history of war. Epic Games and People Can Fly do not disa... Read Full Review

    0 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Dead Space Extraction is a story driven rail shooter that manages to stay fresh and exciting up until the very end.

    Dead Space: Extraction

    Dead Space Extraction is a story driven rail shooter that manages to stay fresh and exciting up until the very end.

    If you have been living on some remote space colony, mining for god knows what, you may have not heard of 2008's "Dead Space", a horror action-adventure game in which the player must survive a hostile alien infestation a... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.2
    At first Manhunt seems like a neat stealth game, but after a while it turns out to be just another average shooter.

    Manhunt

    At first Manhunt seems like a neat stealth game, but after a while it turns out to be just another average shooter.

    Manhunt, a violent and controversial game by Rockstar (responsible for the Grand Theft Auto series), puts you in the shoes of James Earl Cash, a death-row inmate turned snuff movie star. Your goal is pretty much obvious ... Read Full Review

    5 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Every bit as fun and addictive as the console version, though it does wear out its welcome as it progresses.

    Trials Evolution: Gold Edition

    Every bit as fun and addictive as the console version, though it does wear out its welcome as it progresses.

    Every child dreams of driving a motorcycle down a dirt road at a blazing speed, only to go soaring through the air, do a couple of flips and land safely in a box of TNT. When Trials Evolution first came out about a year ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Crysis 3 is an amazing looking game but at its core lays a mediocre shooter that fails to rise above the competition.

    Crysis 3

    Crysis 3 is an amazing looking game but at its core lays a mediocre shooter that fails to rise above the competition.

    In a sea of modern shooters, Crysis 3 tries to distinguish itself with gorgeous graphics, an epic sci-fi vibe and open environments with a breathtaking mix of a concrete jungle and an actual jungle. It's a good solid gam... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Terror on the high seas isn't a subject many video games deal with, but "Cold fear" does, and does it well.

    Cold Fear

    Terror on the high seas isn't a subject many video games deal with, but "Cold fear" does, and does it well.

    When searching for a horror game setting, most developers forget that the ocean still hold a certain mystery. Its unexplored depths still cater to our primitive fear of the unknown and the unfamiliar. "Cold Fear" manages... Read Full Review

    7 of 7 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4
    ACM is an ugly, repetitive and dull experience that will alienate even the most devoted sci-fi fans out there.

    Aliens: Colonial Marines

    ACM is an ugly, repetitive and dull experience that will alienate even the most devoted sci-fi fans out there.

    The Alien movie franchise has always held the potential to make a perfect (or as close to perfect as possible) transition into a video game franchise. It was mentioned as a source of inspiration for dozens of video games... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    Dead Space 3 continues the series shift from gut-wrenching horror to gut-splattering action.

    Dead Space 3

    Dead Space 3 continues the series shift from gut-wrenching horror to gut-splattering action.

    The Dead Space series has been, perhaps, the last resort for survival horror fans looking for a good mix of intense and creepy atmosphere balanced with just the right amount of action and a good story (not to mention the... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    You won't find what you desire most, but if you push through the boring beginning, you'll find more than mere treasure.

    The Cave (2013)

    You won't find what you desire most, but if you push through the boring beginning, you'll find more than mere treasure.

    We all have a dark place in our hearts; that is if you believe the talking cave that serves as the setting, narrator and sort of antagonist in Double Fine's The Cave. Yes, there's a talking cave (and that's not even the ... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.2
    If you ever played a Nancy Drew game, you know what to expect.<br />  If you never played a Nancy Drew game before - sta

    Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

    If you ever played a Nancy Drew game, you know what to expect.<br /> If you never played a Nancy Drew game before - sta

    The “Nancy Drew” game series is a long one, and the 16th game, “The White Wolf”, follows the exact same formula of all the previous games. You play as Nancy Drew, a young detective who’s called, yet again, to solve a my... Read Full Review

    7 of 7 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    Halo 4 could have been one of the best games of 2012. Boring and short campaign, but strong fun multiplayer.

    Halo 4 (Wireless Controller Bundle)

    Halo 4 could have been one of the best games of 2012. Boring and short campaign, but strong fun multiplayer.

    Master Chief is back, and after 5 years (4 years in-game) of being stuck in space he is more than ready to jump back into the FPS arena. Joining him is his faithful A.I. partner Cortana and tons of Halo fans that have be... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    The Mitochondria are running wild in this RPG-action-survival horror title. Parasite Eve is decent, but not great.

    Parasite Eve

    The Mitochondria are running wild in this RPG-action-survival horror title. Parasite Eve is decent, but not great.

    According to Wikipedia, mitochondria generate most of the cell's supply of chemical energy, and sometimes called "cellular power plants". They also control varies other cellular functions such as signaling, cellular diff... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    47 is back in Hitman: Absolution to garrote, electrocute, poison and even harpoon his way through the scum of the earth.

    Hitman: Absolution

    47 is back in Hitman: Absolution to garrote, electrocute, poison and even harpoon his way through the scum of the earth.

    The original assassin is back in Hitman: Absolution, bringing along his familiar tools-of-the-trade: open-ended missions, trial-and-error gameplay and inventive killing methods. The combination of stealth and action is, ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is a definite proof that you can teach old franchises new tricks.

    Call of Duty: Black Ops II

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is a definite proof that you can teach old franchises new tricks.

    Another year, another Call of Duty game. It is 2012 so that means it's Treyarch's time to take the wheel of one of the most successful franchises in recent history, and provide us with a single-player and multiplayer exp... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    Good ideas, poor follow-through – that's the defining characteristic of Assassin's Creed III: Liberation.

    Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

    Good ideas, poor follow-through – that's the defining characteristic of Assassin's Creed III: Liberation.

    Assassin's Creed III: Liberation is one of those games that have plenty of good ideas and really try to do something new, but ultimately don't take the necessary risks to achieve any sort of real innovation. It has one o... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    There's fun, exhilarating shooting and there's drab, repetitive shooting. MOH: Warfighter leans heavily drab-wards.

    Medal of Honor: Warfighter (Limited Edition)

    There's fun, exhilarating shooting and there's drab, repetitive shooting. MOH: Warfighter leans heavily drab-wards.

    It's easy to guess what to expect when first starting EA's new modern shooter, Medal of Honor: Warfighter. The title alone, "Warfighter", pretty much gives it away: you'll be playing someone who fights wars, and does lit... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5.5
    Saw is not a very good video game, but it is a nice attempt at recreating the movies' concept in a video game format.

    Saw

    Saw is not a very good video game, but it is a nice attempt at recreating the movies' concept in a video game format.

    The Saw movies are with us since 2004, and in just 5 years have managed to establish a pretty large fan base; so as with most successful movie franchises, the transition from the big screen to your favorite home console ... Read Full Review

    7 of 8 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.9
    Great warriors, epic battles, magic, ghosts and demons; Jade Empire is by far one of the most captivating RPGs out there

    Jade Empire: Special Edition (PC GAMER)

    Great warriors, epic battles, magic, ghosts and demons; Jade Empire is by far one of the most captivating RPGs out there

    Originally released for the Xbox in 2005, Jade Empire finally, after two years, makes its way to the PC, and the waiting was worth it. Though a bit out of date, the game is still able to produce great thrills, a wide cas... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Assassin's Creed 3 is nowhere near a bad game, just a disappointing one considering its rich and beloved heritage.

    Assassin's Creed III

    Assassin's Creed 3 is nowhere near a bad game, just a disappointing one considering its rich and beloved heritage.

    The Assassin's Creed franchise has been with us for about five years now, and although it isn't going anywhere soon (probably), the newest entry in the series, Assassin's Creed 3, marks the end of the journey for modern-... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Whether you're in it for the thrill of the hunt or for the challenge of a stealthy run, Dishonored has got you covered.

    Dishonored

    Whether you're in it for the thrill of the hunt or for the challenge of a stealthy run, Dishonored has got you covered.

    Being a supernatural assassin does have its perks: awesome and potentially deadly supernatural powers, vicious-looking weapons and, of course, the ability to sneak past pretty much anything. If that's not enough for you,... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    The Walking Dead Episode 4 is a very satisfying experience, even though it is much more focused on action than story.

    The Walking Dead: Episode 4 - Around Every Corner

    The Walking Dead Episode 4 is a very satisfying experience, even though it is much more focused on action than story.

    The Walking Dead video game series is a little hard to review, especially when inspecting just one episode. While it is basically an adventure game focused on storytelling and intense emotional drama, The Walking Dead ul... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Although a little awkward at first, Martian Gothic is one of the best survival horror games out there. simple as that.

    Martian Gothic: Unification

    Although a little awkward at first, Martian Gothic is one of the best survival horror games out there. simple as that.

    "Martian Gothic: Unification" is a little unknown title for the PS and the PC, that first came out in the year 2000. Amazingly, this classic survival horror title holds content and atmosphere worthy of a "Resident Evil" ... Read Full Review

    5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5
    Sleeping Dogs offers plenty for the player to do. Fast-paced action makes playing through it extremely fun and engaging.

    Sleeping Dogs

    Sleeping Dogs offers plenty for the player to do. Fast-paced action makes playing through it extremely fun and engaging.

    They say you should let sleeping dogs lie, and for the most part this is good advice. But when it comes to Square Enix's Sleeping Dogs, the new open-world cop drama action game, it is best to grab these dogs by their col... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5
    Lollipop Chainsaw is an original, but unbalanced, experience for all those who can appreciate its campy style and humor.

    Lollipop Chainsaw

    Lollipop Chainsaw is an original, but unbalanced, experience for all those who can appreciate its campy style and humor.

    Lollipops and chainsaws don't usually go well together; one brings up gleeful imageries of cute, childish things, while the other is a tool of destruction, gore and violence (I'll let you figure out which one is which). ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Max Payne 3 is a gritty, wonderfully written third-person shooter starring the world's most jaded police officer.

    Max Payne 3

    Max Payne 3 is a gritty, wonderfully written third-person shooter starring the world's most jaded police officer.

    After nine long years, Max Payne's journey through the night has finally continued with Max Payne 3, a gritty, wonderfully written third-person shooter starring the world's most jaded police officer. Yes, Max is back to ... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4.5
    Cursed Mountain's biggest curse is that its chilly atmosphere just can't ascend it's flawed gameplay and control issues.

    Cursed Mountain

    Cursed Mountain's biggest curse is that its chilly atmosphere just can't ascend it's flawed gameplay and control issues.

    The fear of heights is perhaps the most common fear mankind has experienced in its long and eventful history, and fear of the unknown is probably a close second. So, when Cursed Mountain (a survival horror game taking pl... Read Full Review

    4 of 10 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    All the zombie in the world can't save a game with such a boring story, exhausting gameplay and annoying control issues.

    Ryu ga Gotoku: Of the End

    All the zombie in the world can't save a game with such a boring story, exhausting gameplay and annoying control issues.

    Zombies. It Looks like the walking dead are everywhere these day – movies, TV series and of course video games. Zombies have become very popular in recent years, and now is the Yakuza series' turn to join the madness wit... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Fall of the Samurai takes the familiar formula of the original game, and just improves it in almost every way possible.

    Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai

    Fall of the Samurai takes the familiar formula of the original game, and just improves it in almost every way possible.

    Fall of The Samurai, the latest expansion of Total War: Shogun 2, takes us back to the late feudal period of Japan and presents us with one simple task (well, maybe not that simple) – choose sides in the war for the futu... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4.5
    NeverDead is a frustrating and childish game with some cool and original ideas that don't work together at all.

    NeverDead

    NeverDead is a frustrating and childish game with some cool and original ideas that don't work together at all.

    It's not easy being an Immortal in an ever changing world. Being safe from death and old age might be nice for the first hundred years, but watching everything you know and love disappear in the mists of time isn't a som... Read Full Review

    0 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5
    "Obscure 2: The Aftermath" is a mixture of a Survival-Horror game and a Teen-Slasher movie.

    Obscure II

    "Obscure 2: The Aftermath" is a mixture of a Survival-Horror game and a Teen-Slasher movie.

    The Survival-Horror genre is, unfortunately, not a very popular genre. Sure, some of the genre's classic games are considered a must-play by any self-respecting gamer, but lately it seems that the "horror" element is slo... Read Full Review

    14 of 16 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.1
    Prey offers some traditional shooting with a few cool surprises.<br />  Native-Americans in Space!

    Prey (2006)

    Prey offers some traditional shooting with a few cool surprises.<br /> Native-Americans in Space!

    The Dark Harvest has began and our Cherokee friend Tommy is in a bit of a problem; he finds himself on a huge alien spaceship, called “The Sphere”, during what seems to be an invasion. With nothing but a wrench and the s... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    "Rainbow six Vegas" isn't a bad game. It is just a run-of-the-mill shooter that lacks any originality or substance.

    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas

    "Rainbow six Vegas" isn't a bad game. It is just a run-of-the-mill shooter that lacks any originality or substance.

    Tom Clancy's "Rainbow Six Vegas" is a futile attempt to spice up the shooter genre by taking the player into a familiar (to some) location, but in a completely unfamiliar position. Most people, when they think of Las Veg... Read Full Review

    4 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Final Fantasy XIII-2 manages to surpass its predecessor in every way possible, and returns to the series' past glamour.

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Limited Collector's Edition)

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 manages to surpass its predecessor in every way possible, and returns to the series' past glamour.

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 takes the player on a journey through time and space, hoping to repair the damage done by the previous game – Final Fantasy XIII, both within the game world, and beyond. Serah, sister of heroine Ligh... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful