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Average game review score: 7.3

Latest High Score:

Half-Life 2

Latest Low Score:

X Rebirth

Score distribution:

Positive: 7 out of 11
Mixed: 2 out of 11
Negative: 2 out of 11

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Half-Life 2

Average User Score: 9.2

Jan 21, 2014

10

There is a reason I review this 10 years after its release.
Even today, this game is a MONUMENT to gaming.
So many things done so right. ItThere is a reason I review this 10 years after its release.
Even today, this game is a MONUMENT to gaming.
So many things done so right.
It stands well (actually great) even today.
We see many of the concepts other games used after HL2, here in their original form.
Actually some things in HL2 are still not implemented (properly) in other games of the genre.
Pity Valve is weird about the release of sequels (Portal/Portal 2 another example). This game REALLY REALLY deserves a fantastic HL3 (which is possibly what Valve is afraid of).
This is the other game from Valve that needs to be (and actually is, topping some) in EVERY "best games of all times" list.
Who ever doesn't have this, yes 10 years after release go and get it.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful
XCOM: Enemy Within

Average User Score: 8.1

Jan 21, 2014

9

I score this as "whatever XCOM latest incarnation". This is a 9. Indeed if I take into account that this is an expensive DLC though, indeed itI score this as "whatever XCOM latest incarnation". This is a 9. Indeed if I take into account that this is an expensive DLC though, indeed it doesn't deserve a 9.
XCOM:EW is a fine strategy game with some plot.
Its mechanics work.
If you like this type of games, go buy it.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful
X-Superbox Bundle

Average User Score: tbd

Jan 21, 2014

9

I would say "get this because it's the last chance you see a nice space game from this developer".
But then I want to say "don't get it,I would say "get this because it's the last chance you see a nice space game from this developer".
But then I want to say "don't get it, because you will give them money to build more cr*p like X:Rebirth".
So I am twisted.
X-Superbox contains all the real X series, until before they destroyed their own brand with X:Rebirth.
X3:Albion Prelude is still very playable (esp. with mods) and mature enough actually both by the dev team and (mostly) by the 3rd party modders (A Good Thing TM, as all things Egosoft develop are initially FULL of bugs).… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful
Alan Wake

Average User Score: 8.0

Jan 21, 2014

7

I like this game.
I like the story telling, I like the genuine american horror story feeling.
I would wish it was less linear. Definitely aI like this game.
I like the story telling, I like the genuine american horror story feeling.
I would wish it was less linear.
Definitely a good game though.… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful
Surgeon Simulator 2013

Average User Score: 6.0

Jan 21, 2014

2

Sorry but I hate it.
I realize it is made to be a game parody of some kind, but this thing sucks.
There is no point "advancing" (which afterSorry but I hate it.
I realize it is made to be a game parody of some kind, but this thing sucks.
There is no point "advancing" (which after all is a matter of luck).
It's not funny after the first 5 minutes (make this 2 minutes... no make it 60 seconds). It's annoying.
I bought this as part of a bundle, lucky me.
Avoid.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

Average User Score: 7.9

Jan 21, 2014

8

Yes more of the same indeed. So?
You have a working recipe and you add a few more carefully balanced ingredients. Fine by me.
Much betterYes more of the same indeed. So?
You have a working recipe and you add a few more carefully balanced ingredients. Fine by me.
Much better than forgetting your success story and trying to feed your fan base with cr*p (X3 vs X:R comes to mind).
SoaSE:R is one of the best games of its genre. You should own it.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful
Portal 2

Average User Score: 9.1

Jan 21, 2014

10

Portal 2 easily goes in any "top games of all times" list. Easily.
Looks still look current (it's out a few years already), the sense ofPortal 2 easily goes in any "top games of all times" list. Easily.
Looks still look current (it's out a few years already), the sense of scale, the actual idea of portals, solving the levels and still taking part in an evolving story while learning things about the Valve universe. Fantastic.
Just fantastic. Hope they make Portal 3 some day. Although knowing how they work with sequels... It might be for my kid.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful
Evochron Mercenary

Average User Score: 7.6

Jan 21, 2014

9

I would give a 10, considering this is an one-man-project, but then again I give a 9 exactly because this is an one-man-project and I wantI would give a 10, considering this is an one-man-project, but then again I give a 9 exactly because this is an one-man-project and I want this guy to keep working on it (and he does).
The game improves constantly, Vice listens to his fan base (heck even ASKS his fan base), quite a contrast from other "major" space title ahem, X:R, ahem...
If you check the game's site, you'll will find a huge list of features. The funny thing is that those features are INDEED there and INDEED work. Yes some are "average", but still a basis to improve.
In a poorly represented (these days) genre and waiting for big names like Elite: Dangerous and Star Citizen (and others), this is a must have and actually a bargain.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful
VVVVVV

Average User Score: 7.9

Jan 21, 2014

8

VERY nice platform game. Has a distinctive Commodore 64 feeling (duh!) and works well.
I really feel I am on my C64. This can only be good.VERY nice platform game. Has a distinctive Commodore 64 feeling (duh!) and works well.
I really feel I am on my C64. This can only be good.
Not much else to say. Pure arcade fun.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful
Carrier Command: Gaea Mission

Average User Score: 5.6

Jan 21, 2014

7

it's not bad. I still gives you the feeling the original CC had (like Mass Effect and unlike X:Rebirth - but let's get back on topic), thatit's not bad. I still gives you the feeling the original CC had (like Mass Effect and unlike X:Rebirth - but let's get back on topic), that your ship is your home. Graphics are ok. Pathfinding could be better. The mechanics work though. Could be better, but it's still more than "ok". Would love to see a II based on this, though unlikely because I doubt the sales went too well. Get it for very few bucks in Humble Weekly Sales (if you read this the last week of January 2014 that is).… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful

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