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
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The characters look alright, but I honestly think they could've done better.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The control system is responsive and accurate. The graphics still illustrate some spine chilling scenes and disturbing animation of the undead characters. This game is almost guaranteed to give you nightmares.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Only those trying to elicit an emotional attachment to these games are likely to get anything out of all them.
    • 74 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.
    • 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.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The repetitive nature of the gameplay and the easy control system puts this firmly in the classification of an arcade game. I expect something a little deeper for the home system.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Certainly the GBA version pales in comparison to the freedom of the console versions and the graphic chutzpah of USM on the DS, but it's still an enjoyable title that will pass the time.
    • 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.
    • 76 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The challenges are a lot of fun and the difficulty is dangled in front of you like a carrot on a stick, it's never forced down your throat making you feel like an inept loser.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Another mediocre game in a mediocre series, but is worth the time if you are an ardent, and I mean ardent, fan of RPGs and quite possibly that guy who plays DM during your friend’s Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Attempting to make Whac-a-Mole into a game is like trying to pass of an appetizer as the main course.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Anyone should be able this game in about 10 hours or so. Other than that, this game is perfect.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's certainly one of the best RPGs out there and there's no doubt that some novices will consider it the best RPG they've ever played.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A weak in the knees one button beat-em-up that has absolutely no teeth. The fighting engine is so watered down that only geeking Marvel fanboys will elicit any enjoyment out of spending any time with it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As unique and brilliant as videogames get.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There is a delicateness in the story that is inextricably linked to the violent savagery of the gameplay. It's both sweet and sour or yin and yang. It's Japanese - go figure.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a revolution, you've come to the wrong place - unless you just want to go around in circles.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Promising at least 20 hours plus gameplay (not including the multiplayer facets) is nothing to sneeze at. X-Men Legends 2 isn't miles away from the original which will please fans of the first game undoubtedly.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Promising at least 20 hours plus gameplay (not including the multiplayer facets) is nothing to sneeze at. X-Men Legends 2 isn't miles away from the original which will please fans of the first game undoubtedly.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A weak in the knees one button beat-em-up that has absolutely no teeth. The fighting engine is so watered down that only geeking Marvel fanboys will elicit any enjoyment out of spending any time with it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Anyone should be able this game in about 10 hours or so. Other than that, this game is perfect.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Raven did a lot of things right - they didn't mess with success and that will please a lot of fans who enjoyed their previous effort.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    No one ever said that being a ninja was easy, but I can tell you for certain that being a ninja has never been this much fun. Don't wait, get your mitts on this game immediately.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A weak in the knees one button beat-em-up that has absolutely no teeth. The fighting engine is so watered down that only geeking Marvel fanboys will elicit any enjoyment out of spending any time with it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Promising at least 20 hours plus gameplay (not including the multiplayer facets) is nothing to sneeze at. X-Men Legends 2 isn't miles away from the original which will please fans of the first game undoubtedly.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I don't want to ruin things for you but just let me say that I was expecting a better conclusion to wrap up such a memorable series. But as with most puzzle-oriented game it's the journey and not the destination that makes it all worthwhile. And it's been one hell of a good ride.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's not a long game and the mutliplayer aspects won't elongate your enjoyment of the title by any stretch. At the end of the day it's just more Spider-Man and maybe that's enough for you.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I would heartily recommend this game to anyone but I hesitate to recommend a purchase because it's not huge on replay value unless you're into the whole "high score" competition thing. But definitely go out of your way to rent it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For those in the mood for an addictive low level puzzle game great for all ages, this will be a sweet tasting banana. [JPN Import]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a testament to innovative thinking that the brilliant developers at Avalanche Software are able to find a way to breathe new life into an old premise and a series that most gamers would probably imagine has run its course.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game gives you a great feel of control, allowing you to give orders to your units with the press of a button.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a testament to innovative thinking that the brilliant developers at Avalanche Software are able to find a way to breathe new life into an old premise and a series that most gamers would probably imagine has run its course.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a fight you came to the right place. If you're looking for something more than just a fight you've also come to the right place. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks puts the mental fun back in fundamental.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a fight you came to the right place. If you're looking for something more than just a fight you've also come to the right place. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks puts the mental fun back in fundamental.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I imagine that only fans of the comic book will be willing to fork out that kind of dough for such a short visit with their pals that have been magically brought to life in the digital medium.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Most of these games could be replicated on the GBA, certainly the DS. There's no reason to get this package especially for the Xbox. It's like slumming to waste a great console on these old hackneyed games.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    This is a lousy simulation of the televised version. It looks terrible with its blocky graphics and herky jerky animation. The poker gameplay is about as average as you can get. There are better, more realistic poker games available on the net for free. Go ahead and look for one now.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A catch-22 kind of game. If you're new to the series then you're going to be left out in the dark as there is nothing but the most basic of online assistance, and if you already know how to play the game, you've already played this one since it's not altogether different from Armored Core: Nexus.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a great looking game with top-shelf cutscenes, voiceacting and writing. The gameplay itself is just slightly above average but it's plenty challenging enough for gamers of all levels.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Any gamer who gets off on high speed hijinks will find that Revenge is a dish best served now!
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Humor saved the low-budget Evil Dead movies but it doesn't help the low budget presentation of the game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The only thing Urban Reign will provide you with is a realistic foreshadowing of what would actually happen to you if you ever ran into a few angry dudes in a dark alley late one night. If that sounds like fun by all means go for it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A tour de force of high quality gameplay that doesn't suffer from the "leftovers" syndrome of so many other PSP titles, even though the courses found within the game are tweaked tracks from previous games. Even if you've played every Burnout title to date, including the recent Burnout Revenge on the consoles, BL is still going to rock your world.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    This is a lousy simulation of the televised version. It looks terrible with its blocky graphics and herky jerky animation. The poker gameplay is about as average as you can get. There are better, more realistic poker games available on the net for free.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Any gamer who gets off on high speed hijinks will find that Revenge is a dish best served now!
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The dialog and voiceovers are the best features of the game. The developers acknowledge this by offering, as an unlockable, a behind-the-scenes documentary of Mr. Campbell performing his voiceovers for the game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warrior 5 should be called Dynasty Warrior 2-and-a-half. I would expect more advancement from a franchise with four sequels.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battle of Britain 2 does a good job of making you feel part of one of the most decisive campaigns the free world has ever known. But it still allows you to display your cocky side when you mix it up solo style.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The best advice I can give beginners and lower-level players would be to ignore this expansion pack and start at the beginning, or at least at the first sequel. There just won't be enough for you to do and racking up points in this version can be an absolute grind.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    2K6 is as strong as it ever was and while it might take vets awhile to get a grasp on the ProControl and other injections, it's still incredibly solid and has lost nothing from last years game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just don't go expecting the game to be leaps and bounds ahead of last year's edition.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The only major issue I take with the game is one that I take with almost every single game put out by EA, lack of a solid instruction manual. I for one would appreciate complete information on how to play the game and use new features, what certain options do, and maybe some "rules" information for new comers to the game. I don't want cliff notes, I want the book.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A breath of fresh air filled to the brim with colorful characters and corny situations. In fact, you could think of Radiata Stories as the sitcom of role playing games. It's not quite as deep, but it's entertaining in small doses.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The music is just plain awful. It's tinny and repetitious. Take those headphones off, quick, lest you go berserk!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The only major issue I take with the game is one that I take with almost every single game put out by EA, lack of a solid instruction manual. I for one would appreciate complete information on how to play the game and use new features, what certain options do, and maybe some "rules" information for new comers to the game. I don't want cliff notes, I want the book.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    2K6 is as strong as it ever was and while it might take vets awhile to get a grasp on the ProControl and other injections, it's still incredibly solid and has lost nothing from last years game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The only major issue I take with the game is one that I take with almost every single game put out by EA, lack of a solid instruction manual. I for one would appreciate complete information on how to play the game and use new features, what certain options do, and maybe some "rules" information for new comers to the game. I don't want cliff notes, I want the book.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It looks terrible with its blocky graphics and herky jerky animation. The poker gameplay is about as average as you can get. There are better, more realistic poker games available on the net for free.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jam packed with solid fighting action. It's a great investment for fans, but those unfamiliar with the old series may not appreciate its relative straightforwardness.
    • Cheat Code Central
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    This is a lousy simulation of the televised version. It looks terrible with its blocky graphics and herky jerky animation. The poker gameplay is about as average as you can get. There are better, more realistic poker games available on the net for free.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I admit that I adore Yu-Gi-Oh! It's a great card game that translates perfectly to the videogame medium.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    These games should be kept out of the hands of youth so as not to show them how ignorant we were when we were young.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    These games should be kept out of the hands of youth so as not to show them how ignorant we were when we were young.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    These games should be kept out of the hands of youth so as not to show them how ignorant we were when we were young.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Exceed is much more difficult than the standard dance games. The difficulty ranking goes from normal to nightmare and all points in between.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a pure, out and out challenge, Dynasty Warriors will give your button mashing fingers a real workout. If you're looking to experience and explore the depth of the Dynasty Warrior series you might as well pick up a Zelda game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Exceed is much more difficult than the standard dance games. The difficulty ranking goes from normal to nightmare and all points in between.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's all about picking up the controller, having some wacky baseball fun for a half an hour or less and then going to grandma's house for a nice homecooked roast beef dinner. Roast beef not included.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DoR2 is the best wrestling title available on the Cube and I'm going to even go so far as to suggest that it indeed has stolen the Heavyweight Championship Belt from Sony's console, thus making DoR2 the best wrestling title available...on any system.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The animation is choppy and the control response isn't very smooth. There are some collision detection problems where some hits don't register even though you can clearly see them connect on the screen.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    187 Ride or Die is bad - but it's not so bad that it's good. There's nothing good about it, period.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    187 Ride or Die is bad - but it's not so bad that it's good. There's nothing good about it, period.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Don't expect much more than a cheesy hillbilly romp through the rural roads of America. But then again, what more could one want?
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sure I love the Hulk and I love this game but I can overlook a bit of gameplay repetition. At least it's the kind of gameplay repetition that I want repeated.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Capcom did the right thing by allowing 2 player battles and extending the replay value with 5 characters but some gamers will have had enough of the load times and mind-numbing decisions by the end of the first story.
    • 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.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chances are many trailer park hillbillies will pick it up from the bargain bin at Wal-Mart and think it's a documentary.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    They've listened to the criticism and have delivered a game that's full of action - which means it's short on Banner and long on Hulk. This is the best Hulk game ever.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Capcom did the right thing by allowing 2 player battles and extending the replay value with 5 characters but some gamers will have had enough of the load times and mind-numbing decisions by the end of the first story.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    They've listened to the criticism and have delivered a game that's full of action - which means it's short on Banner and long on Hulk. This is the best Hulk game ever.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The level of graphic detail is astonishing. The dogs are fully rendered in 3D and display incredibly realistic animation as the puppies frolic and tumble all over the screen. It's hard not to get attached to these mutts for crying out loud.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The level of graphic detail is astonishing. The dogs are fully rendered in 3D and display incredibly realistic animation as the puppies frolic and tumble all over the screen. It's hard not to get attached to these mutts for crying out loud.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The level of graphic detail is astonishing. The dogs are fully rendered in 3D and display incredibly realistic animation as the puppies frolic and tumble all over the screen. It's hard not to get attached to these mutts for crying out loud.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's the epitome of turn based strategy games. I've loved AW since it appeared out of left field on the GBA and Duel Strike knocks it out of the park on the DS.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    About the only thing the developers got right are the graphics. Considering how low-res they are, it's not much of an accomplishment.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For the first time in years, the game has been redesigned which completely alters the gameplay at its core. Tiburon appears not to be satisfied with just creating an entertaining representation of video football but to advance the realism so that the experience brings players that much closer to what it feels like being on the gridiron. They've succeeded.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just about every aspect of Darkwatch is cool. The environments are cool, the weapons are cool, the characters are cool and while the gameplay is not unique it's definitely one of the best first-person shooters on the Xbox and PS2. The controls alone are worth the price of admission.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although you won't get tons of replay value out of Dungeon Siege II, you will get to spend many, many hours on your first run through with virtually no filler.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking to revive an old friend, Underworld will bring Sacred back from the dead to live another virtual lifetime.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    These are mini-games and as such they have a short shelf life. I don't want to use the word "novelty" but you won't get tons of replay value out of these games.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The game is as hollow as the sentiments behind it. More attention should have been paid to the innerworkings of the game rather than securing the toy rights and shopping the concept around to make a major motion picture.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Once you play through it there's little incentive to replay it. The lack of a multi-player mode relegates SSS to the rental category.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I find it very strange that one game is so good and the other one so bad. Perhaps the title of this duo should have been re-titled Jekyll and Hyde. It's like the developers just gave up on Marble Madness halfway through the development process.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Instantly compelling.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Keep in mind that the gameplay is strictly old-school and while it may have been unique for its time, it hasn't aged well.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Thanks to some new mechanics tossed into an old (and some would say dying) genre, Geist delivers a FPS experence that you've never had before and that definitely counts for something.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It could still be called repetitious because of the continual combat but it's presented in such a way that you just can't wait to get into the next skirmish.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For the first time in years, the game has been redesigned which completely alters the gameplay at its core. Tiburon appears not to be satisfied with just creating an entertaining representation of video football but to advance the realism so that the experience brings players that much closer to what it feels like being on the gridiron. They've succeeded.

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