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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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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Railroad Tycoon 3
    Deep, fun at long stretches, accessible and you just might learn something about economics – Railroad Tycoon 3 is a recommended title.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ESPN NBA Basketball
    Aimed toward the more "casual" sport gamer. If you just want to pick up the controller occasionally and play some basketball, ESPN is your game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Great Escape
    The AI isn't very good in most games but in this game it's pathetic.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Empires: Dawn of the Modern World
    An undeniable solid gaming experience that should be in the library of hardcore strategy fans. Any failings are mostly made up for in Empire’s shear depth.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Time Crisis 3
    TC3 will do what many other light gun games cannot. Convert fans to the genre. I'm a living example.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
    A complete package.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
    Amazingly engrossing online play, near-flawless visuals and sound, strong overall gameplay, and lightning-quick control responsiveness.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Grabbed by the Ghoulies
    Had the potential to be so much more, but the control problems, the pacing, inconsistent health bar, and lack of any multiplayer options, make it merely a novelty as Rare’s first Xbox title.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    UFO: Aftermath
    The game should probably better have been dubbed "UFO: Afterbirth" – it’s ugly and sloppy and imposes itself on the heels of what you really wanted to see.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
    The gameplay is fairly solid, if a little elementary and repetitive, but does offer enough of a challenge in its specific career goals as to offer most gamers at least a little diversion from some of the more deserving holiday titles.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tak and the Power of Juju
    Perfect for people that enjoy a low-impact game. It’ll score many points for being easy to get into and a leisurely way to pass the time, but people that like things to happen should steer clear.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
    In terms of Star Wars games it’s probably the most complete Star Wars package the gaming world has ever seen.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Space Colony (2003)
    It might not be the best way to be introduced to the genre because it is so deep in the gameplay department, but those accustomed to the genre will eat this up and have a great time.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Jak II
    It tries to to do too much at once, and while it generally succeeds, there's still some room for a bit of spit and polish.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
    It’s a game that fatigues quickly. There’s nothing wrong with the gameplay, per se; it just feels a little bit empty. Try playing through the game without using the bullet time feature, and you’ll see how bland it really is.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
    Although Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon isn't a horrible game, it isn't a good one. And with the license of a movie that was such a huge success, an okay game just isn’t acceptable.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad
    Simply put DSII is your average squad shooter. There is nothing breathtaking about this game but it can provide you with some hours of enjoyment.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Viewtiful Joe
    Talk about a game that’s firing on all cylinders, Viewtiful Joe is one high-octane ride.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Halo: Combat Evolved
    Halo for the PC is everything that PC gamers want in a first person shooter, but a bit of a failure to those Xbox gamers waiting for the multiplayer.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Law & Order II: Double or Nothing
    The adventure is on the short side, but with good writing, a strong translation of the TV show, and the fact it makes you think makes Law & Order II: Double or Nothing a solid purchase for fans of the show and those that want a bit of a mind exercise.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NHL Hitz Pro
    An awesome game that reminds me more of an updated version of a classic than something new, but that’s exactly what I was waiting for.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 47 Critic Score
    Spirits & Spells
    Even with its Halloween theme, Spirits and Spells is more of a cruel trick than a tasty treat.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    NBA Jam
    If you still want to feel that retro-love pick up NBA Jam, but don't expect to be blown away by its features or anything new, for there is truly a lack of both (except in terms of dunks? there will always be lots of dunks).
    • 73 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Voodoo Vince
    VV has enough going for it - an amiable style, easy control, good puzzles, the platformer conventions, and humor - that it’s time well spent.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg
    Billy Hatcher may never catch on as a marquee Sega character, but his debut is a somewhat fun game on the cartoony side of weird.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    SimCity 4: Rush Hour
    I have mixed feeling about whether anyone should have to pay for features that should have been included in the original release and have already been included in countless patches.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    NHL 2004
    Hockey enthusiasts will absolutely love NHL 2004.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour
    It puts at least a cherry on the "vanillafication" that was Generals.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NHL 2004
    An extremely good hockey game but has one major failing in my eyes: lack of fun.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    NHL 2004
    If the GameCube is your only access to gaming bliss and you’re a hockey fan, then there really isn’t a better hockey game for you than NHL 2004. Just be prepared to groan when you have your friend trash talk you when they score a back handed one timer from the point.
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