Cheat Code Central's Scores

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For 6,324 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 63% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 33% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Lowest review score: 0 High Rollers Casino
Score distribution:
6324 game reviews
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cold Winter might look like just another guntoting vigilante/superspy action game and for the most part, it is. But the AI routines, deep story, voice acting and music transcend the usual FPS fare and give you the impetus to move forward.
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you like the occasional boxing game but aren't a huge fan of Rocky then you can't go wrong renting it. The lack of an online mode reduces the replay value significantly.
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Clocking in at around five or six hours, depending upon your commitment to nabbing hidden items, the experience is short-lived. The adventure is rock solid, though, in spite of some repetition. The game's high points are sure to shine especially bright for anyone who loved the book growing up.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s complex, yet boring. There is a lot here for JRPG hardcore fans to gush over, but the rest of you will likely tire of the game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Personally, I found this remaster to have improved things just enough to cement me as a fan of Twilight Princess. The world is far more vibrant than before, and turning off motion controls removes almost all the frustration I experienced with the Wii version. I have an enduring affection for Twilight Princess' idiosyncrasies, creepy Malo Mart and all, and I'm glad we've had the chance to see the title refreshed for the HD generation.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Realistic motorcycle gameplay, multiplayer action, and online play that will keep you locked in your room for months. I just hope that in MotoGP 5, I'll get to relive those days of Road Rash and be able to knock a guy off his bike with a baseball bat, but until that happens, Moto GP 4 will have to do. [UK Import]
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I'd definitely recommend Disney Infinity 3.0 for families with kids who adore Star Wars, as well as for gamers of all ages who love Disney and enjoy creating their own games and levels. If you don't fit into either of those categories, I'm not sure that the game holds its appeal past a few hours of play set fun, and that's a shame considering how much money you need to sink into the game's starter set and any additional characters and play sets you might want to buy.
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite my initial trepidation about a shooter-style kid-movie tie-in, G-Force actually manages to be a competent game that goes beyond the tried and true platforming format.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I wouldn't say the game feels great, the controls are just a little bit on the sloppy side and the framerate, while steady, is not fast enough to give the game that "polished" look. The monsters are average looking.
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The fact that everything I do just seems to be unwritten at the end of every episode, and not in any way that ever makes me triumph, takes me straight out of the action. I can’t get invested in this game, because I feel like I’m not doing anything.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid effort and enough to keep you interested but only if you're into the multi-player modes.
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a full-fledged RPG at a bargain price, with plenty of footie fun for casual and hardcore RPG fans alike.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Just about everything is good quality in this game but make sure you're computer is loaded or you're going to be playing a slideshow.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The graphics themselves are good but not befitting of the Xbox. The gameplay is challenging to an extent but is more targeted at novice gamers.
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Not only will the story compel you but you'll never tire of the gameplay as there is always something new and exciting around the next corner not to mention interesting weapons and gadgets to use.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Those that appreciate long, deep and difficult RPGs will have their hands full with Beyond Divinity. I can honestly say that this game is beyond me. I've played it for days and I still don't really know what the hell I'm doing.
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    But the game's lack of content makes this one you should approach with trepidation if you aren't immediately interested in the flying game's premise.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A ghost of its former self.
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For $ 19.99 it certainly is worth the price as long as you remember the games are the way they were made and not enhanced versions.
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It seems Everlight struggles to break free from the generic mold it was cast in.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game contains 100 puzzles with different themes and objects. It'll keep you busy for a while, especially if you're enjoying it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    High score fiends might like replaying this game, but the lack of ability to go back to earlier levels at will limits the play value.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The linear nature of the gameplay ensures that you will be forced into the various scenes as the director and developer intended. The puzzles and mini-games are fun but they are like eating candy floss; there's not much nourishment.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even though it's free this game is good at any price.
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Compared to "Deer Hunt," the animals in Big Game display a more fluid animation style. The environments suffer from poor textures. More often than not it feels like you're in a bad museum display rather than in the great outdoors.
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The blockbuster production values make this one of the best comic book to videogame adaptations ever made. The control is equally as impressive which may not be apparent initially as I mentioned. The only things holding this game back from absolute greatness are basically the same flaws that held SM2 back from greatness: repetitive random missions, relentless chase missions, relatively short story mode and the lack of imagination in terms of game structure.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A good, but much too short, game. After playing the nine levels there's not much to return for.
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A somwhat confusing game that doesn't live up to the inspired madness of the animated series; it does however manage to be a whole lot better than some of the games featuring female heroes.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One can't help but notice that the franchise has seen better days.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game is fun. There is some replay value if you want to show off your stats and if you like collecting items.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Joint Ops is a decent military-based shooter with a big gimmick. Frankly, it was interesting to see a hundred people online but the novelty is short lived.
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is the game that the original should have been.
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I just hope in the next game they amp up the free roam capabilities and truly allow us to dive into the world of the robots from Cybertron.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While I admit this is undoubtedly the best version so far, it's far from original. It's built on the foundation of past games and smells suspiciously of a "best of."
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid gaming experience. Platformers may be an overdone genre of games, but The Simpsons Game does a decent job of providing a good game, while not necessarily an innovative one.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Everyone will be simply fascinated by this game but not everyone will feel compelled to take on the challenge to complete it.
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though EA is doing all they can to create a realistic basketball sim, there are far too many blatant errors in their formula that make it far from perfect. The inclusion of new online features may not be enough to make up for repetitively frustrating mechanics.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A middling hodgepodge of conflicting concepts that frustrate in the knowledge of what could have been.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you've never tackled a RPG strategy game before this is a good place to start. Not to mention that ER is budget priced. It's a good deal for the right gamer.
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite a good selection of campaigns, the single-player mode feels like a prelude to the real thing. It's like having to sit in the lounge of a popular club and have a drink while waiting to gain admission to the main room.
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mafia III is an ambitious game that tackles serious, relevant themes. Unfortunately, it lacks technical polish, and the mechanics aren’t much better than anything on the market, let alone offer anything new.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a really short adventure, and though the various elements are all really well polished and fun, they're also way overused. The entire experience feels very formulaic.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's not as spine chilling as "Resident Evil," it's a little less bleak and gritty but it manages to serve up some moments reminiscent of Spielberg.
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An interesting strategy game that is best suited for beginners and intermediate players. It has some intricate micromanagement elements but overall it's a relatively easy game to learn and play.
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    • 50 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With only room for four players and no Live play, the party aspect of this game is somewhat limited.
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    What this game failed to do was make me afraid of being captured. There's no real element of danger, terror or purpose.
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Most of my differences with Duchovny may be personal but nobody would argue with me that his performance in Area 51 is atrocious. He is to videogame voiceovers what Perry Como is to rock and roll.
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The blockbuster production values make this one of the best comic book to videogame adaptations ever made. The control is equally as impressive which may not be apparent initially as I mentioned. The only things holding this game back from absolute greatness are basically the same flaws that held SM2 back from greatness: repetitive random missions, relentless chase missions, relatively short story mode and the lack of imagination in terms of game structure.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wonder World Amusement Park is one of the rare occasions where a handheld version is actually far better than the console edition. It's a decent themed mini-game collection with reasonable replay value and just enough charm to keep younger players busy for an hour or two at a time.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you like solving mysteries you should really enjoy The Mystery of the Mummy. It blends old-fashioned analytical detective work with state-of-the-art computer-based puzzles while maintaining the atmosphere of a period piece.
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Much more than a novelty. It combines action and puzzles and requires skillful manipulation as you traverse all kinds of challenging terrain inside a transparent sphere.
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's an old school, side scroller that doesn't have a lot of depth or variation but it's loaded with action and at under $20, you could call it cheap.
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fun but flawed. While the anime cutscenes are awesome, the story is more often told through extremely slow moving walls of text. While the characters all have their original voice actors (or very similar voice actors in the case of some of the villains), the music is very generic. While the battles have lots of satisfying quick time events and cutscenes, the load times in the game are absolutely criminal.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One of the best examples of a RPG that is suitable for players of all levels and ages.
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hopelessly addicted RPG enthusiasts will probably not be able to resist its allure but you won't find any lasting peace and happiness deep down in your soul once you've completed it. Next!
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 was created with an unusual attention to gameplay quality for a licensed game. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's simple fun that is especially good for short play sessions with a friend.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fun but flawed. While the anime cutscenes are awesome, the story is more often told through extremely slow moving walls of text. While the characters all have their original voice actors (or very similar voice actors in the case of some of the villains), the music is very generic. While the battles have lots of satisfying quick time events and cutscenes, the load times in the game are absolutely criminal.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The gameplay may be too consistent (read: repetitive) for continuous play, but an hour here and there may be just what the doctor ordered.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall, it offers a fun and rewarding experience, but unfortunately, it's not quite as entertaining and addictive as it could have been.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultra Street Fighter IV is undeniably enjoyable.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's focused on all the right elements. Shooting fans looking for continual action mixed with a degree of intelligence can't go wrong with Chaser.
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Skies may be ordinary in the sound department but it's extraordinary in all other aspects.
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Takes the series in a new direction and while it's not exactly perfect steps have been taken to compensate for some of its shortcomings. Props to Ubisoft for taking a chance.
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    • 49 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For fans of poker or gambling games this one is great to buy. For those who are not huge fans of sitting around and playing a slower pace game that requires concentration, you may want to pass on this one.
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As it stands, outside of its presentation, there isn’t much to write home about. For the newly enrolled, it’s a solid entry in a familiar and seldom changing formula, for veterans, you may as well skip this class.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It will provide you with a relaxing and somewhat strange experience that no other game offers. It looks great on the PS3 and will impress (and maybe hypnotize) your visitors when they come over.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    By far one of the best budget titles I have ever played. It has very solid racing mechanics, and is a very fun game to play with friends.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's not like being there, but Desert Storm offers us a glimpse into what modern warfare is like. Even though the most technologically advanced nation on the planet is taking on a third-world country, the dangers are still many and varied.
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are problems here, but it's a decent experience for fans of card games.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The pacing of the game is decent even though it's rather easy. You'll eventually get bored, but you'll have fun until you do.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Finally, a game that actually has above board voice talent.
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sadly, the game doesn't have much in the way of replay value. It's short and sweet.
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Does an acceptable job of bringing Magic into the world of video games and upgrading the 2012 version. However, there are enough hiccups in the implementation that most Magic fans will prefer to stick with the paper product-and those of us who no longer play Magic aren't missing anything by skipping it.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's not perfect, but it does offer some solid entertainment value despite some flaws.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Most likely, players will find themselves having a love-hate relationship with the title, but ultimately they will be delighted by its varied charms.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A significant improvement over the first installment. The visuals, sounds, and gameplay are all well done. The controls are decent, but they may be too frustrating to many gamers. This is especially so for youngsters. That's unfortunate because the game's whimsical feel is best suited for children.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The whole feel of the game is relaxed and easy-going. If you’re at wit’s end you can always ask someone online for help. I found the online community friendly and equally laid back.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There's a large amount of content here, and the high level of difficulty will keep you playing for a very long time if you're dedicated enough to stick with it. Players will either love or hate this game, so try out the demo to see where you fall.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's simply more levels and an online mode, neither of which are earth-shattering.
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The online play itself is great. It's unpredictable, challenging and enthralling. It's here that you will practice your voodoo of mind reading and psychological profiling.
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    From the graphics to the tight controls and the 50-plus song titles, Underground 2 Remix is hands down the most powerful game ever displayed on a handheld. The fact that it so closely resembles the PS2 version is not just impressive but disappointing. Most of us have already played this game to death.
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While there are issues, which are worst in MyCareer, it still is enjoyable. If you’re willing to play the long game and deal with the current difficulties, what you’re going to get is going to eventually be a good game with a solid experience. My guess is the issues will be fixed at least by the launch of the next gen systems so that every version of the game has a strong experience. The biggest issues might be fixed earlier. If you were dead set on getting the current-gen version, I’d say give it about a month. Things should be working better by then. And if you’re planning to play on console and upgrade to the next-gen consoles, get the Mamba edition. For $100, you got both the current and next-gen version as well as any fixes that had been put in.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is an incredibly fun game, but it's mostly stolen from an earlier series, and it's too expensive.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Starship Troopers is a game that underscores the principal of diminishing returns which means the more you play it, the less you'll like it. If you must, enjoy it in small doses.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SCEI didn't scrimp on the graphics. The space station/hotel is realistic in every sense of the word from the posh guest areas to the industrial back rooms composed of cold, ribbed metallic corridors.
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sadly, this is a good game, it's just not unique and there's very little you haven't seen before.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The short missions, limited battle area, and muted visuals may turn some people off, but most will be satisfied with the swift, intuitive gameplay, the online versus, and the simple fact that they are controlling a giant mechanized robot.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Perhaps if they would have included the original game and just enhanced the graphics, this would have helped the game and added to what it was missing.
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Infinite Warfare is just about average with a few sparks here and there. The game feels a lot like the few of the other CoD titles I have tucked away on my shelf but with a few shiny upgrades. Same great mechanics, same beautiful visuals, familiar platform, and the baddest Call of Duty game since the original in Modern Warfare Remastered makes this an average title that won’t disappoint the die-hard Call of Duty fan.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I wouldn't say I plan to play this game a lot after my first and in-depth gaming session, but it's one I'll keep in mind when I have some free time and feel like diving into some puzzling action.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Still, all in all, the fun racing action and the budget price tag incline us to recommend this game. It's a lot of fun and takes a good day of gameplay to conquer, making for a nice value-to-cost ratio.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I gotta' warn you suckers, this Mega Man & Bass is one serious mother…"shut your mouth."
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Like having an arcade in your own home. Maybe not the best arcade in town but more like the cheesy one you might recall on the wrong side of the tracks next to the 24-hour bowling alley and laundromat.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Playing multiplayer doubles the fun and all I could ask for is the option to share this with four players at a time, but two is all you get, which makes sense in most of these games anyway.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is not quite ready for the big time, but at least it is not the Sam Bowie of video games like "Live 07."
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sad to say, From the Abyss is an extremely unremarkable game through-and-through. From the visual style and plot to the game mechanics, it's all been done before in some form or another. The good news in all of this is the game still offers a good time for fans of the genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's short but it's good. There are some flaws that you need to overlook but there's nothing here that will ruin the entire experience. The lack of a co-op or multi-player modes reduces the replay value but you can go back and experiment with different combinations of powers.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's fun the first time around. Other than that, you can replay levels for better scores and more unlockable stuff, but there's not much reason to replay the entire game.

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