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For 886 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 25% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 72% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Super Mario 64
Lowest review score: 20 Sneakers
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 324 out of 886
  2. Mixed: 438 out of 886
  3. Negative: 124 out of 886
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country
    Despite a distinct lack of impressive new features, Donkey Kong Country is nonetheless an enjoyable platform game offering around 10-15 hours of play (expect to devote even more time to get a 101% completion rate) and generally pleasing visuals and sound even if they aren't up to the level of the Super NES version.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy - The Path of the Superhero
    If it weren't for the sloppy grappling system, Ultimate Muscle could have been a worthy purchase, especially for fans of the quirky animated series. The bold graphics, battery backup, ability to improve special powers, hidden wrestlers, and versus play are definite pluses.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midnight Club II
    The online component is addictive and is almost reason enough to purchase Midnight Club II, but solo players will be yearning for things to do in the cities outside of competing in more checkpoint races.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Sonic Pinball Party
    Sonic the Hedgehog is no longer a character who can be depended upon for quality games, unlike a certain Italian plumber, a limbless alien, or even an orange bandicoot.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Shrek: Super Party
    Does enough things adequately to make it worth a look for younger audiences, who won't mind the simplistic mini-games as long as they get an opportunity to guide Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad, and crew around the screen.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hulk
    Seriously, there is a lot to like in this game. The clean graphics, the voice acting by actor Eric Bana, the intuitive control, and the stellar physics engine are highlights, but the camera, linear level design, and repetitive enemy types help bring the game down.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Incredible Hulk (2003)
    Surprise, surprise: The Incredible Hulk is yet another boring superhero title on Game Boy Advance, which seems to be the refuse container of choice for action games with little to no redeeming value.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Brute Force
    Has beautiful graphics, intuitive control, excellent sound, and a fun co-op campaign offering three difficulty levels. It is also a rather dull experience when playing alone and doesn't push the genre in any way, shape, or form -- in many cases, it takes the genre back.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
    It is a testament of WarioWare, Inc.'s game design that the action never grows stale despite the simplicity of controls, the straightforward objectives, and the hyperactive style of play.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Enter the Matrix
    Fans of "The Matrix: Reloaded" will want to jack in for the stylish focus moves and original movie footage that fleshes out the events depicted in the film. Everyone else, however, will want to pull the plug and run to the nearest exit.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
    More interiors in Vice City would be welcome, but the city is huge with plenty of unique terrain. It's a little disappointing that jetliners and more planes aren't available, but the thrill of flying the Hunter and going on multiple Vigilante missions makes up for it.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
    Aria of Sorrow comes the closest of the three Game Boy Advance titles to replicating the look and feel of Castlevania on the original PlayStation, and one-ups it by the inclusion of the addictive soul collecting.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA Street Vol. 2
    It’s not a title that has you playing for weeks on end, but it will be pulled off the shelf more often than you initially thought, if only to experience the fluid control and opportunity to trash talk opponents while initiating some of the most outlandish moves ever witnessed in a hoops game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    X2: Wolverine's Revenge
    A by-the-numbers side-scrolling action game with linear levels, repetitive enemies, and boring combat.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    X2: Wolverine's Revenge
    The game offers enough playability to keep hardcore fans occupied, but casual players will quickly tire of the sloppy camerawork, repetitive combat, and awkward controls.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Golden Sun: The Lost Age
    Camelot Software obviously knows the importance of not trying to fix something that is already working on all cylinders, but to enhance its performance by adding just the right amount of grease to its working parts.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midnight Club II
    It's like being given the keys to Disney World and finding out the majority of attractions are not operational; you're left in a magical place with little to do other than to go on the same few rides that happen to be working.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride
    While Crazy Taxi is still playable despite the faults, the platform’s limitations diminish the overall fun, making this taxicab racer rather pedestrian.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tropico 2: Pirate Cove
    In spite of its new content and subtle tweaks, Pirate Cove will not feel like a new game to anyone who played the original. It will feel like a mod. A clever, polished mod -- a mod that would have made a fine retail expansion pack -- but a mod nonetheless, and not worthy of its status as a full-fledged sequel.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Def Jam Vendetta
    A great looking game with a tried-and-true wrestling engine behind it. Unfortunately the modes of play and options are lacking, and casual fans only interested in the recording artists will quickly tire of the structured format.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Puzzle Fighter II
    Like its PlayStation predecessor, players can customize the difficulty level, game speed, and other options, or they can challenge a friend in two different ways: via Game Link Cable or on the same system.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Backyard Baseball
    The hitting interface isn’t perfect, the modes of play are extremely limited, and the pace of the game is brought to a grinding halt whenever the loading sequences appear, which occurs early and often.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
    As an adventure, CSI should be considered DOA -- its gameplay, clueless.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Superman: Countdown To Apokolips
    The game ultimately fails because of its repetitive level design and a control system that’s more irritating than fun.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    State of Emergency
    Even with these improvements, State of Emergency is still a relatively shallow game that focuses on in-the-moment action, offering no real depth or continuity.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Sims
    Most home computer gamers will find this version of The Sims to be a novel diversion, but they will eventually return to their monitors and keyboards for the easy, open-ended play that is only available there.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Sims
    Most home computer gamers will find this version of The Sims to be a novel diversion, but they will eventually return to their monitors and keyboards for the easy, open-ended play that is only available there.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Amplitude
    A great looking and playing game that is ultimately hampered by a limited selection of songs.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MVP Baseball 2003
    An enjoyable game, but it's AI shortcomings keep it from being great.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
    Wind Waker's style of play may not be the breath of fresh air players were expecting from the move to GameCube, and the islands seem much too small, but the change in scenery is a nonetheless refreshing one that is sure to surprise players in how well the game works in its current visual style.
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