AppSmile's Scores

  • Games
For 317 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 65% higher than the average critic
  • 17% same as the average critic
  • 18% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 81
Highest review score:
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
Critic Score 50
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 317
317 game reviews
    • Metascore: 87
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    A faithful interpretation of the exhilarating game we remember from our youth, NBA JAM brings all the sound, fury, and raw excitement that one can expect from a manic, larger-than-life game of monster dunks and fiery hoops.
    • Metascore: 86
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    A thoroughly captivating, 5-Dimple winner.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 100
    The first iPhone game to make use of the Unreal Engine 3 gaming engine, Infinity Blade features stunningly-rich graphics, outstanding animations, robust music, intuitive controls, and some of the most exciting action we've experienced on our mobile device.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 100
    With simple controls, an engaging combat system and some great graphics, this game should please both casual iPhone gamers as well as hardcore RPG veterans.
    • Metascore: 82
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    A port of a popular Flash game, Cover Orange oozes with charm from its animatedly fretful fruit to its clever puzzle designs that can sometimes leave you scratching your head.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 100
    A sequel in every sense, Gangstar 2 features the same name and style branding while introducing new characters, new missions, new vehicles, and a new storyline in which to continue your sociopathic criminal fantasies.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 100
    A sweet combination of random track generation, old-school graphics, and irresistible "race again" temptation make this a fun title that keeps fresh try after try.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 100
    Smooth tilt controls and a fast-paced avoid-this, hit-that dynamic makes for a pleasantly enjoyable game.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 100
    In virtually all areas Monster Trucks Nitro 2 goes above and beyond its predecessor. Actually, this is one game that may have earned a permanent place on our iPhone.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 100
    Featuring multiple upgradeable characters that you can switch to on-the-fly (pun intended), a wide variety of enemy types, terrific controls, and multiple game modes, this is one polished offering that delivers the goods.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 100
    Following in the style of the original Blue Defense, Second Wave offers some additional control methods and a bunch of game modes to keep you busy as you blast invading forces and climb the leaderboards.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 100
    Using outstanding theater-based art design, terrific music, and enjoyable gameplay where several factors can affect the outcome of the battle, Battle of Puppets is poised to become a top offering in the strategy games genre.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 100
    Castle Frenzy has great replay value, and the inclusion of Gameloft LIVE for high scores and achievements only reinforces this. There are a good number of castle defense games in the app store, but few that have captivated us as quickly and wholeheartedly as Castle Frenzy.
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 100
    Replay value is very high, as the game itself is perfect for killing a few minutes or a few hours.
    • Metascore: 76
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    Combining a clever backstory with elements from a bunch of different genres, Perfect Cell hits the right tone in creating a unique and wholly enjoyable offering.
    • Metascore: 88
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    One of the most immersive and shockingly jitter-inducing experiences we've had thus far, Dead Space is what other shooters wish they were.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 100
    Using simple tap controls and beautiful visuals, Collision Effect tests your mind and you dexterity in an exciting way.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 100
    Gameloft continues to bring the heat with flashy graphics, rip-roaring audio, and some of the most exciting racing action around.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 100
    Featuring a clever touch control system, a crisp and detailed interface, a robust single-player campaign, an awesome multiplayer mode, and terrific strategic gameplay all around, Starfront -- Collision manages to fit a fully-realized RTS gem into your shirt pocket.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 100
    A 5-Dimple stunner that has earned a permanent place on our iDevices.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 100
    A polished offering with simple gameplay, deep strategic elements, and tons of upgrades and abilities to acquire, Dungeon Raid will devour chunks of your life whole.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 100
    Featuring Peggle-like gameplay mixed with a variety of alternate collection bonuses, Coin Drop creates a compelling case for a swift ascent up the app store charts.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 100
    Replay value is outstanding, as there are plenty of modes to keep you busy and a multiplayer mode to find human competition when the AI just doesn't cut it.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 100
    A speedrun-style offering with polished graphics, a fun concept, and simple gameplay, Rocket Bunnies fires on all cylinders to provide a great challenge that keeps us glued to our devices.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 100
    A blast of nostalgia from days gone by, Hard Lines improves upon the winning formula by offering multiple game modes, multiple input methods, and a rocking soundtrack to boot.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 100
    Through its beautiful art style and engaging gameplay, Amazing Breaker easily distinguishes itself from the other app store stalwarts, poised to take its place among the chosen.
    • Metascore: 95
    • Critic Score 100
    Utilizing a highly-stylized interface, intuitive controls, and plenty of tactical goodness, Anomaly brings both the noise and the funk as it ushers in a new era of iOS gaming.
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 100
    iBlast Moki was one of our favorite early iDevice releases, mixing sweetly-rough graphics with simple controls and timing-based, bomb-blasting fun. The sequel takes all of these elements, adds in a bunch of new goodness, spit-polishes it to a high sheen, and delivers it in an impressive package.
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 100
    Mixing elements from a variety of popular casual fare, Contre Jour manages to create a highly-engaging experience that delights at every turn.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 100
    Featuring the usual Halfbrick spit-and-polish and a wealth of gameplay elements that keep things fresh, exciting, and painfully addicting, Jetpack Joyride is a terrific example of iDevice gaming done right.