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For 6,324 reviews, this publication has graded:
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4% same as the average critic
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33% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.7 points lower than other critics.
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Average Game review score: 72
| Highest review score: | Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars | |
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| Lowest review score: | High Rollers Casino |
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Most people won’t get addicted, but it’s fun to play alone or with friends, and there are tons of options.- Cheat Code Central
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Grand Slam Tennis is one of the most impressive sports games packages that I've seen in a while. EA deserves to be commended for getting on the ball with MotionPlus and offering up a game that provides a compelling reason to purchase the accessory.- Cheat Code Central
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 shines apart from previous iterations due to the incorporation of both the game’s community and real results from the PGA.- Cheat Code Central
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 shines apart from previous iterations due to the incorporation of both the game’s community and real results from the PGA.- Cheat Code Central
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There is a ton of content packed into this latest Tiger Woods (including MotionPlus if you opt for the bundle) – so much, we didn’t have space to mention everything in our review. Three games in one, real-time weather, online play, and more.- Cheat Code Central
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There’s no online component, which is truly sad, since the gameplay is pitch perfect for quick, online “pwnage.” That said, you’re still getting a whole lot of game for your 1000 Wii Points, and regardless of the lack of competition on Wii, Swords & Soldiers is a great little game that easily stacks up against any other RTS on any system.- Cheat Code Central
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There’s a ton of levels and bonus content to explore for the reasonable price tag.- Cheat Code Central
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A solid offering that will be especially appealing for younger players due to its somewhat low level of difficulty.- Cheat Code Central
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There's just so much content here and so much complexity that once you get a handle on how the game works, it's going to be difficult to stop playing.- Cheat Code Central
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Red Faction: Guerrilla is a great game. Volition did many things right, but they came up short in some areas such as the subpar story, mediocre visuals, and the less than memorable characters.- Cheat Code Central
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Red Faction: Guerrilla is a great game. Volition did many things right, but they came up short in some areas such as the subpar story, mediocre visuals, and the less than memorable characters.- Cheat Code Central
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If you're a fan of the series, then The Sims 3 will deliver all that you've come to expect and throw in a ton of new ideas, even if the amount of extra toppings doesn't seem as vast.- Cheat Code Central
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If you were expecting lightning in a bottle, Fuel keeps the electricity in the environmental elements and out of the gameplay.- Cheat Code Central
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If you were expecting lightning in a bottle, Fuel keeps the electricity in the environmental elements and out of the gameplay.- Cheat Code Central
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The lack of play modes in this title is really appalling. Just having the main story mode as well as a multi-cart multiplayer option is not enough to keep you coming back.- Cheat Code Central
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The After Years is an unusual experiment for the Final Fantasy franchise, but it’s one that’s already working its powerful magic on us. The story is smartly structured to tease you along, intermittently revealing important and interesting tidbits, before leaving you hanging.- Cheat Code Central
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Mighty Flip Champs! is super fun and extremely challenging. It's certainly one of the first must-have games available for DSiWare, and there's a lot gameplay to explore.- Cheat Code Central
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A sad story. The game had an interesting concept and a good amount of potential but it just never came together.- Cheat Code Central
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A sad story. The game had an interesting concept and a good amount of potential but it just never came together.- Cheat Code Central
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The extremely user-friendly controls, deep open-world, loads of missions, and outrageous powers combine to make this one of the best titles to hit the PS3 to date.- Cheat Code Central
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The classic feel of the game does make grinding a little boring, and the story feels contrived at times, but this is a great title for those who crave a more classic approach to their RPG gaming.- Cheat Code Central
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If you’re a younger gamer or are just looking for something fun and a little different, you can’t go wrong with The Munchables.- Cheat Code Central
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It doesn’t advance the adventure genre very far beyond tradition, but hunting a vicious murderer and solving puzzles along the way is mostly satisfying.- Cheat Code Central
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There’s a full day’s worth of material here and lots of unlockables. However, it gets repetitive, and we encountered an apparent glitch that stopped us from beating the game.- Cheat Code Central
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Age of Pirates 2 is relatively easy to learn, as long as you can read the text. The interface is straightforward and there's nothing too complex in terms of rules or moves.- Cheat Code Central
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Turn-based sections can become cumbersome, but platform-centric dungeons are a fun diversion. However, this game's true weakness lies in its feeble story and overextended roster of characters.- Cheat Code Central
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There are some really fun nuggets to be found in Secret Agent Clank, but for every one thing the game does right, it does two or three other things terribly wrong.- Cheat Code Central
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A sad story. The game had an interesting concept and a good amount of potential but it just never came together.- Cheat Code Central
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Essentially, Puchi Puchi Virus is a refreshing, innovative, and fun game, and it’s easily worth a buy for the DS-owning puzzle fan.- Cheat Code Central
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This game, by today’s standards, is incredibly boring, but there are many hours of play time here for those who get into it. Also, those who enjoyed the original PC game will get a kick out of the faithful reproduction.- Cheat Code Central
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There’s a whole lot to do if you enjoy challenging puzzlers: over 100 levels on Puzzle mode, tons of stages on Action mode, co-op support, and several multiplayer modes locally or via Xbox LIVE.- Cheat Code Central
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I am not a big fan of the UFC. Sure, I’ve seen a few matches here and there, but I don’t really follow the sport devoutly. I guess wrestling is more my cup of tea. Now, that said, I have to admit I love this game. UFC 2009 Undisputed takes all the things that makes the UFC sport electrifying for fans, and puts it into a cohesive and realistic game experience.- Cheat Code Central
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I am not a big fan of the UFC. Sure, I’ve seen a few matches here and there, but I don’t really follow the sport devoutly. I guess wrestling is more my cup of tea. Now, that said, I have to admit I love this game. UFC 2009 Undisputed takes all the things that makes the UFC sport electrifying for fans, and puts it into a cohesive and realistic game experience.- Cheat Code Central
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Sure, the levels may be insanely hard and somewhat repetitive, but it seems there’s always something bringing you back to the world of Steal Princess. The level editor is also a great reason to return to this game.- Cheat Code Central
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With more than 400 single and multiplayer levels, and limitless online potential, there's no reason to put this one down anytime soon!- Cheat Code Central
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While the game is fun, especially with a partner on the couch, the lack of boss battles, no online multiplayer matching, and only a handful of hours of content make this game little more than a solid rental.- Cheat Code Central
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Though the game features a few core mechanics that makes it a good bit of fun, it is painfully apparent the developers were faced with a marketing timetable that didn’t allow them to produce the game they had envisioned.- Cheat Code Central
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While the game is fun, especially with a partner on the couch, the lack of boss battles, no online multiplayer matching, and only a handful of hours of content make this game little more than a solid rental.- Cheat Code Central
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Yu-Gi-Oh! fans will certainly lap this one up, but it's not too shabby as a Wii-centric kart racer. Fans and non-fans alike should enjoy the different modes and will return to unlock new cards.- Cheat Code Central
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Though it’s only $20, it’s a package that isn’t really justified as a retail product. Tack on a host of technical and design flaws, and it’s an experience that’s somewhat disappointing.- Cheat Code Central
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Bionic Commando is an interesting single-player experience many gamers are likely to enjoy. Disappointingly, the multiplayer experience is entirely forgettable, and not all of the wonderfully tacky elements of the series were well translated this time around.- Cheat Code Central
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Bionic Commando is an interesting single-player experience many gamers are likely to enjoy. Disappointingly, the multiplayer experience is entirely forgettable, and not all of the wonderfully tacky elements of the series were well translated this time around.- Cheat Code Central
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Though the game doesn't quite attain perfection, it remains the best arcade boxing franchise around.- Cheat Code Central
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Were it a $10 WiiWare title, we'd still have to give it a thumbs down. There's almost no focus, there's little reward for your time and money, and the production exhibits an extreme lack of care.- Cheat Code Central
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The excellent tables, tight controls, fun multiplayer and community options, and potential for expansion via DLC in the future make this a great title. Unfortunately, I can't give the title a must-buy rating as it is just pinball - many untrained players will find the game somewhat dull.- Cheat Code Central
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AI War: Fleet Command provides the kind of gameplay depth rarely seen in today's mainstream RTS offerings, and it does so with one dimension tied behind its back.- Cheat Code Central
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Plenty of fun, arcade-style action to be had, even if a little simplistic at times. Replayability may be a problem without future downloadable content to help expand the game. The 12-player limit seems unnecessary.- Cheat Code Central
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Greatly expanded dual campaigns mix well with robust multiplayer modes.- Cheat Code Central
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Greatly expanded dual campaigns mix well with robust multiplayer modes.- Cheat Code Central
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The story takes awhile to get going, and the absence of a voiceover can make some scenes awkward, but overall this is a fun game to play, and the battle system will keep you coming back for more.- Cheat Code Central
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You'll likely find yourself sticking to a select few when they become available, which is disappointing because the premise itself is so good. For that reason alone, we recommend a rent. If you end up liking the bulk of what's on offer here, you can always adopt Help Wanted for good.- Cheat Code Central
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There's no question that Guilty Gear XX is a great game, one of the best and deepest 2-D fighters to come out in quite some time. There's also no question that Accent Core Plus is thus far the definitive version of Guilty Gear XX. Newcomers will love it, and hardcore fans will want to explore the few new features. However, casual and even dedicated fans won't find the additions worth a whole new purchase.- Cheat Code Central
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You won't be disappointed with the hack 'n slash goodness the game provides - even if you've done it all before.- Cheat Code Central
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You won't be disappointed with the hack 'n slash goodness the game provides - even if you've done it all before.- Cheat Code Central
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Although the game is very slow to start, once you get into it there is plenty of fun to be had if you like the Animal Crossing formula.- Cheat Code Central
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This game is nearly as deep as anything the competition has put out, the gameplay is spot on, and the price is amazing! If online play was included, this would be true must-buy.- Cheat Code Central
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Essentially, Raiden Fighters Aces provides three games, a plethora of options, and a ton of fun at a low price. Fans of the original arcade games can perfectly re-create their experience, newcomers who like arcade shooters in general will have a blast, and high-score devotees will dedicate hours upon hours to topping the leaderboards.- Cheat Code Central
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Patapon 2 certainly doesn't reinvent the winning formula, but it improves it substantially by beefing up the campaign, throwing in a few perks, and refining some of the weaker elements in the first title.- Cheat Code Central
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This is certainly no Super Mario Galaxy, but it is a more than respectable entry in the platforming universe.- Cheat Code Central
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And why has so little respect been shown to this mythology. Granted, it’s going to be difficult for anyone to make an interesting Zorro game in an age where fragging rules, but The Destiny of Zorro is a total mess of a game.- Cheat Code Central
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The hilarious presentation, unusual subject matter, and super addictive defense gameplay are good reasons alone to give this game a try, but the bevy of content to explore, zombified adversaries to fight, and plants to collect will stamp out any doubts you might have had about whether participating in a war between zombies and flowers was a good idea.- Cheat Code Central
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The biggest gripe about Battle of the Smithsonian – aside from the fact it’s simply a straightforward marketing tie-in to help rake in extra cash alongside the film – is that it just doesn’t offer much length or substance for the $40 you’re being asked to spend on it.- Cheat Code Central
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You’ll breeze through this game in about two hours and have nothing left but three mini-games pulled directly from the story and perhaps a few collectibles to find. A real travesty when you consider that watching the film takes just about as long but is much cheaper.- Cheat Code Central
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As far as adventure games go, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures has yet to eclipse Telltale's previous efforts with Sam & Max and Strongbad, but there's still hope the next two episodes will deliver on this series' promise.- Cheat Code Central
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A solid set of new missions. The real benefits come with being able to fix the ending and explore more of the world afterwards.- Cheat Code Central
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A solid set of new missions. The real benefits come with being able to fix the ending and explore more of the world afterwards.- Cheat Code Central
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If you never got a chance to check out the original DKJB, then you should definitely play NPC! DKJB. However, longtime fans of the bongo smashing original may have issues adjusting to this new version, or may even find that they miss their old peripherals while playing.- Cheat Code Central
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This game is very similar to the Puzzle Quest titles, and like them it can become boring if played for too long. For those willing to play in short bursts, though, Puzzle Kingdoms provides hours of fun.- Cheat Code Central
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Every remark, battle cry and slash looks, sounds, and feels authentic to these characters, especially Wolverine and Sabertooth. This game will definitely put you in the spandex of your favorite spandex slasher, which by the way is not the manliest of looks.- Cheat Code Central
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Every remark, battle cry and slash looks, sounds, and feels authentic to these characters, especially Wolverine and Sabertooth. This game will definitely put you in the spandex of your favorite spandex slasher, which by the way is not the manliest of looks.- Cheat Code Central
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Every remark, battle cry and slash looks, sounds, and feels authentic to these characters, especially Wolverine and Sabertooth. This game will definitely put you in the spandex of your favorite spandex slasher, which by the way is not the manliest of looks.- Cheat Code Central
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Just be sure you know what you're getting yourself into with this version of the game, as this mature character and the teen ESRB rating don't seem to mix well.- Cheat Code Central
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Just be sure you know what you're getting yourself into with this version of the game, as this mature character and the teen ESRB rating don't seem to mix well.- Cheat Code Central
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While the Uncaged Edition may be ideal for many fans, the PSP version is the best at what it does, and what it does is very nice.- Cheat Code Central
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It's short - really short - about four hours in total the first time around. Unlockables and achievements, as well as additional modes, add to the package in a meaningful way, but the gameplay, ultimately, isn't that diverse.- Cheat Code Central
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You'll either love it or hate it. I don't see a lot of people falling somewhere in the middle. The lack of competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes, while not needed, doesn't help the game's replay value.- Cheat Code Central
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You'll either love it or hate it. I don't see a lot of people falling somewhere in the middle. The lack of competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes, while not needed, doesn't help the game's replay value.- Cheat Code Central
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The humor is what really kept me going through this title, though the semi-active battle system was also very entertaining. It's not the longest RPG, but there is plenty here to enjoy.- Cheat Code Central
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This pleasant, free MMORPG is off to a great start and holds even more potential as Sony continues to implement new features and additions in the future.- Cheat Code Central
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Elite Forces: Unit 77 mainly suffers from its generic presentation and lack of innovation. There's very little about this game that makes it stands out from other more interesting handheld action games.- Cheat Code Central
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By the time the main game is over, you'll likely be glad to be through with it. However, it's quite possible you may find you've had a decent bit of fun along the way.- Cheat Code Central
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Cryostasis is a breath of fresh arctic air that won't leave you cold.- Cheat Code Central
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All of these innovations along with the tons of single-player, cooperative, and competitive modes make this the best and most complete Lode Runner ever.- Cheat Code Central
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If you like hack n’ slash gameplay, the game’s many different modes will keep you playing for quite awhile. It’s just too bad this title sticks so firmly to this singular gameplay aspect.- Cheat Code Central
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If you like hack n’ slash gameplay, the game’s many different modes will keep you playing for quite awhile. It’s just too bad this title sticks so firmly to this singular gameplay aspect.- Cheat Code Central
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There are enough games that you might find some slight enjoyment out of a couple of them, but overall, it's a low-quality offering.- Cheat Code Central
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A combination of exciting, refreshing gameplay and the incredibly outlandish setting and characters really make Zeno Clash a standout game.- Cheat Code Central
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It's enjoyable, fast, challenging, and delightfully absurd. It's not a perfect game by any stretch, but it's definitely worthy of a place in any racing fan's library.- Cheat Code Central
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An extremely straightforward, arguably antiquated take on the Tower Defense formula. The game also appears to be a shameless cash-in on the Final Fantasy namesake. In spite of all that, it's still an undeniably fun strategy romp that's perfectly suited for younger gamers looking to get their feet wet with something a bit more challenging.- Cheat Code Central
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Despite being a little light on content, the core game is intact and it's seriously absorbing. Do yourself a favor and don't miss out on this one.- Cheat Code Central
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OutRun may be a series that has been around for two decades, but OutRun Online Arcade feels like a modern racing game.- Cheat Code Central
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The game can be a lot of fun with three or four human players, but playing with the computer-controlled characters gets boring fast.- Cheat Code Central
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Those who have been longing to complete their Samurai Shodown collection and its cast of legendary characters should pick this one up.- Cheat Code Central
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The multiplayer focus and a lack of a more traditional, story-driven solo campaign may not sit as well with all players, but the streamlined action-RPG gameplay proves to be seriously addictive in short bursts. The development team managed to inject a surprising level of gameplay depth into such a pared-down RTS design, and it works out.- Cheat Code Central
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I'm sorry to say that Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II is one of the worst games I've ever played. This is largely due to poor technical implementation and utterly unpolished code. Top that off with ho-hum yet very challenging gameplay with no pay off, and you're in for an extremely meager experience.- Cheat Code Central
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There's really nothing broken about Escape the Museum; it's just really, really boring. From the lifeless visuals, to the terribly antique gameplay, it offers little real entertainment. Were it a $10 WiiWare title, this game still wouldn't be at all compelling.- Cheat Code Central
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