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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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    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    R: Racing Evolution
    While the ability to purchase new vehicles by completing challenges isn’t an original idea, it’s executed to near perfection. Admittedly, poor artificial intelligence, sometimes-awkward controls and a fairly small selection of vehicles all keep the game from rivaling titles such as Project Gotham Racing 2, but Evolution is an fine title nonetheless.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2
    Improves on the original in almost every respect, from an enhanced presentation to superior controls and a broader set of skills. However, the fighting mechanics are still a little simple and the ability system is too restrictive, which makes the game feel rather shallow.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I-Ninja
    What gaming is all about: fun. With a constant variety of goals, the more I played, the more I enjoyed it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    X2: The Threat
    X2 contains a great sandbox adventure complicated by an ignorable single-player story and fiendish menu driven control system.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    The gorgeous visuals and music, great story, responsive controls, excellent level design, and - most importantly - superb implementation of action moves make this a true winner.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Deus Ex: Invisible War
    I prefer to think of Invisible War as a flawed diamond rather than a better-than-average lump of coal, as the sheer depth of its storyline and superb graphical quality make up for a multitude of shortcomings.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark
    It adds a gigantic single-player campaign and a plethora of new monsters, spells, character classes and items. The expansion also significantly updates the overall graphical quality, potentially adding to the life of the franchise without getting in the way of what made the original fun.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lords of EverQuest
    There are some interesting ideas here and it is fun to play, but the clouds billowing over the AI, graphics, and gameplay never let the bright spots in these same areas ever fully shine.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mysterious Journey II
    The complete freedom of movement, absorbing storyline, gorgeous graphics, entrancing musical score, and, yes, brain-melting puzzles make this a real treat for your mind and your eye.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Spawn: Armageddon
    The developers may have been trying to recreate the success of "Devil May Cry," but instead found themselves in the realm of its disappointing sequel, as an underachieving, run-of-the-mill action title.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Beyond Good & Evil
    With great story, action, and adventure, presented with beautiful graphics and audio and an intuitive control scheme, this carefully crafted science fiction title fosters genuine caring about what goes on, making it an absolute pleasure to play.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Manhunt
    More than just a gimmick. Sure, the brutal animations are great fun to watch, but the true satisfaction lies in getting to that point and finding a way to overcome even the largest obstacles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy X-2
    It all boils down to short playtime with tons of reused content, and a shallow storyline. Whereas I usually spend upwards of 70 hours to finish a Final Fantasy, I had this one licked in under 40, with plenty of side-quests and exploration included.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun
    Gets marks for depth and scope, but unfortunately so much of the detail goes to waste due to the frustrating interface, horrendous learning curve, and sparse gameplay options.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Counter-Strike
    Mastering Counter-Strike is no simple task, as there’s a wide variety of highly detailed maps to learn. The graphics could’ve used more attention, but those looking for the ultimate in team-based gameplay need look no further.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
    Each aspect of Metal Arms illustrates the greatness of which the fledgling Swingin' Ape Studios is capable, but sadly, a number of faults keep the product as a whole from being outstanding.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers
    It may be friendly to newcomers with its simple combat mechanics, but the depth and replayabilty found here is unlike anything else currently available for the PlayStation 2.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Uru: Ages Beyond Myst
    The plot is absorbing, the graphics are wonderful, the sound and music are enthralling, and the puzzles are challenging. However, interface problems, relatively brief gameplay, and the absence of the critical online component are significant deficiencies.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown
    It’s a noble attempt at a solid strategy / action hybrid, but Defender of the Crown feels more like an amalgamation of disjointed gameplay elements than a single, coherent experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde
    The severe lack of duration, difficulty, and a decent multiplayer mode hamper the value you'll get out of a purchase.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Legacy of Kain: Defiance
    The combat system is deeper and stronger than the previous two installments, and a somewhat touchy camera isn’t enough to spoil the experience.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XI
    It could be compared to "Morrowind" in its depth and scope, but the real people that fill the town squares and gathering halls give Final Fantasy XI a living soul that Bethesda’s hallmark title never had.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Massive Assault
    A good title if you’re serious about your strategy games. Casual strategic commanders and those that think the sun rises and sets over "Age of Mythology" and the like probably won’t see the draw or attraction.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hunter: The Reckoning Redeemer
    The procedure for awarding continues is definitely far too liberal and though the combo system has been greatly improved, the controls still need to be simplified to make them more practical.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    kill.switch
    It’s just difficult to wholeheartedly recommend a title that has a mere five or six hours of game time, and no real incentive to play through again.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    PlanetSide: Core Combat
    An amazing expansion in virtually every way. It looks awesome, it sounds fantastic, its design is superb and it has lots of cool details that make it extremely replayable.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Journey to the Center of the Earth
    The visuals are pretty, the puzzles are engaging and the plot is engrossing, but this release isn’t all that it could be. The interface glitches, puny hotspots, gameplay linearity and absence of deep character development all limit its value.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
    With a wide array of competent enemies and an appreciable moves list, Castlevania: Lament of Innocence offers a fine 3D action experience with an abundance of style. "Devil May Cry" fans may find this title similar on many levels, though Leon's sub-weapons don't integrate quite as intimately with the melee combat as Dante's dual-handguns do.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hidden & Dangerous 2
    Should be a hands-down epic masterpiece but is unfortunately tarnished by a litany of problems that should have been addressed before its release. If it wasn’t so doggoned much fun to play, it would be easy to write off because of its betimes infuriating downsides.
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