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For 803 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 51% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Lowest review score: 30 Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 379 out of 803
  2. Mixed: 359 out of 803
  3. Negative: 65 out of 803
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Half-Life 2: Episode One
    Half-Life 2: Episode One is a bit of a paradox. In terms of mechanics and content it is a yet another sequel to a well-known series that itself is in a long-established genre. On the other hand, considering how that content is delivered, both in terms of Steam and the introduction of episodic content, there is nothing exactly like Episode One on the market.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
    It is, by all accounts, one of the best turn-based strategy games ever made and perhaps the best ever of its kind.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Full Spectrum Warrior
    Playing Full Spectrum Warrior over Xbox Live can become a dangerously addictive hobby, but even without it, the game is an absolute blast. The only thing that I could have asked for is more – more tactics, more weapons, more grenades, more missions, more everything.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
    All in all, Pro Skater 4 isn't a massive leap forward for the series, but a massive and refined expansion upon its original premise.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sacrifice (2000)
    Despite a few minor control problems that crop up during battles, Sacrifice emerges unscathed with graphics, sound, gameplay and artificial intelligence that are all of extremely high caliber.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
    The best arcade fighter on Xbox. It's not as pretty as "Dead or Alive 3," and it lacks the comic book appeal of "X-Men Next Generation," but Deadly Alliance still knocks them both flat.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Myth II: Soulblighter
    Bungie has some of the best storyboard writers around. Their flare for the dramatic will draw you into this magical world with ease... They've robustly improved just about every single thing, and as a sequel this game is everything it should have been.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Virtual Pool 3
    Virtual Pool 3 has it where it counts: high precision pool table action and awesome cool-and-confident A.I. opponents.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    PlanetSide
    To those willing to pay, however, the reward is one of the deepest and most exciting combat games ever. The hacking, the engineering, the raw firefights, the chaos of vehicular combat - all of these elements are but minor ingredients in the eats-like-a-meal stew that’s PlanetSide.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    MechAssault
    It's a drastic departure from the "MechWarrior" games, but MechAssault works perfectly as a console homage to the rich BattleTech tradition.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
    However, it is not perfect: Most notably, while fans of the original title will surely find this game enjoyable, they will also find it extremely easy to defeat, with unusually light penalties for dying.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Triple Play 2002
    It's hard to argue with graphics and sounds of this quality.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
    The seamless amalgamation of all things '80s into the mix lets the creative team go wild with the vocal work and provide an outstanding retro soundtrack.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rome: Total War
    It seamlessly combines real-time and turn-based gameplay, gives the player ultimate control of their experience, and provides a level of depth that verges on bottomless.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Call of Duty
    A cinematic and thrilling experience. The ability to take part in the last century’s most defining and destructive war through the perspective of three different sides is quite engaging.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way
    The wonderful artificial intelligence and level design combine to keep you glued to your screen...A true tour de force.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Age of Empires III
    This game is pure, unadulterated fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Age of Mythology: The Titans
    It summons into an already great game compelling storytelling elements, excellent graphical variety, solid strategy, and extremely high polish and production value.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rallisport Challenge
    Smooth mechanics of this game...manifest as gorgeous graphics, intuitive and responsive controls, and a physics system that does an exceptional job of simulating all wheel drive on all sorts of hellish terrain.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Max Payne
    One of those memorable titles that people will be talking about for years to come. Its impressive graphics, gripping storyline, and fun use of Bullet-Time action elevates the game to the current standard that most others should aspire to.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Far Cry
    Massive non-linear playing fields, astoundingly intelligent enemies and a gorgeous setting make Far Cry a solid hit that sets the bar higher for the games that will follow it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ground Control
    Beautiful graphics, a unique storytelling methodology and some very well-designed missions make "Ground Control" a winner in almost every category.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tribes 2
    Dynamix's final release serves as a mark of excellence in action-based strategy, open-ended gameplay, good graphics, and pure fun, with only a few stability issues and level design flaws offsetting an otherwise solid effort.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Mark of Kri
    Smart gameplay blends with furious action to produce an experience that can only be described as "Metal Gear Solid" Goes Barbarian!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Halo: Combat Evolved
    It doesn’t set any new standards, but it’s great fun in both the single- and multiplayer sides of the house.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Zeus: Master of Olympus
    Apart from striking the perfect balance between historical fact and romanticized fiction, they've managed to capture the essence of what makes the city building series fun and turn it into a game that feels almost wholly different from "Caesar III "and "Pharaoh."
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow
    The real attraction, however, is the Xbox Live component, which is so original and compelling that even staunch critics of the first title may want to give Splinter Cell another opportunity.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault
    It's got frenzied action, a thoughtful storyline, and gameplay that will swallow you whole.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pump It Up: Exceed
    While there are some interface concerns that all versions of this game seem to suffer from, on the whole it's pretty darned awesome.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FreeSpace 2
    Manages to do what few sequels can--retain all of the good things in the original and improve on them, while still incorporating new features and gameplay elements never before seen.
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