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For 2,214 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 64% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Lowest review score: 10 C.O.R.E.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,443 out of 2214
  2. Mixed: 648 out of 2214
  3. Negative: 123 out of 2214
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The Warriors
    You're not going to find a better beat 'em up, action game leading up to Christmas than The Warriors. The language is a little salty, but it has so much going for it – especially the fact it doesn't descend into repetitiveness and has an interesting story to tell – that it would be shame if you missed it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
    The plot is full of fantasy cliches, so you can expect your fair share of dragons and lost princesses and Black Knights.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
    The defense and prosecuting attorneys aren't merely suits with expensive educations, they're presented as warriors fated to opposing sides due to their professions.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs
    The environments are massive compared to "SOCOM II."
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SSX On Tour
    Just doesn't live up to its pedigree which, given the cheaper prices of the older games, are by far better values for those unacquainted with the series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NCAA March Madness 06
    March Madness 06 is no Madden and no NCAA Football, but EA is getting very close to making a very good college basketball game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quake 4
    Although there are multiplayer options included, just as with Doom 3, you can tell that the focus was definitely on the single player aspect of the game. While the storyline isn't exactly gripping, the gameplay is.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Romancing SaGa
    Between the exploration and customization, players will have plenty to keep themselves busy for a very long time.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    SSX On Tour
    Almost like you're careening down the hills of San Francisco's city streets in a car with its power steering out of commission.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    NCAA March Madness 06
    Partnered with the excellent look of arenas is the aura that only comes with a frenzied crowd.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge
    In a move that will surely infuriate some, Capcom included a dancing/rhythm element to boss battles.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
    Resurrection of Evil isn't such a hot multiplayer game. There are a few different deathmatch modes but co-op mode has been eliminated. However, co-op still exists in the original Doom titles.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Black & White 2
    The game is gorgeous, features great depth and affords some neat strategic elements. But as time wore on I couldn’t stop myself from thinking that I’d like to be playing a game that is less boring and includes more in the department of "doing things".
    • 65 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Gretzky NHL 06
    This game might not be a hardcore hockey fan's portable dream game, but the less pickey gamers might want to give this game a shot.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 06
    You need to work a little more to figure out the game, but once that little epiphany happens, you’re golden.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Diplomacy
    For the deep-thinking gamer, Diplomacy fits the bill. It's definitely not without its faults, but fans of turn-based action will fully appreciate what Diplomacy has to offer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 06
    Armchair managers will undoubtedly love the marvelous simulation mode.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
    Saccharine, ultra kid-friendly situations and plot lines.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blitzkrieg 2
    The real downside, other than a relatively steep learning curve for newcomers to the genre, to Blitzkrieg 2 is the poor choice of music.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Trace Memory
    As an adventure game on-the-go for younger gamers, Trace Memory offers a solid challenge and a very good presentation and use of the touchscreen.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico
    To push an untested franchise out the door, when the game is full of problems, during the season when we get the most games, in a year where we'll be seeing a system launch, well, that's just silly.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Far Cry Instincts
    In this reviewers opinion it meets or exceeds Halo 2 in every category.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cold War
    There are a lot of better stealth-action games out there, but die-hard stealth-action fans should give Cold War a try.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
    Those who haven’t played the first two games can hop right in without feeling alienated, and those who have followed the Sly series from day one can feel safe that the game’s quality hasn’t ebbed in the least over the years, while still enjoying the little in-jokes peppered throughout Sly 3.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NBA Live 06
    Even though NBA Live 06 apparently uses a new rendering engine, the graphics are pretty average.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midway Arcade Treasures 3
    All the games suffer a similar problem when it comes to the basics of control. No steering wheel.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Ultimate Spider-Man
    In short, it's a little on the boring side – it's only the aesthetics that will keep you playing.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault
    Picking up both and playing straight through all the campaigns is what I would prescribe for RTS gamers unimpressed by the current offerings from other studios.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Indigo Prophecy
    Sometimes the game throws a bit too many gameplay ideas at the player through its constant switching between playing as Lucas and the cops, as well as the over emphasis on action sequences, but they aren’t so awful as to ruin the game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Indigo Prophecy
    Even though Indigo Prophecy is grim, it’s also engrossing.
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