Cinescape's Scores
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For 340 reviews, this publication has graded:
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67% higher than the average critic
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1% same as the average critic
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32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.6 points higher than other critics.
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Average Game review score: 78
| Highest review score: | Spider-Man 2 | |
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| Lowest review score: | Motocross Mania |
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Positive: 240 out of 340
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Mixed: 69 out of 340
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Negative: 31 out of 340
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Where the game really shines in my opinion is the control. I don’t think I’ve ever played a Game Boy Advance game that handles as well as this one.- Cinescape
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The game is enjoyable to play through, even if the action can be competitive and the game isn’t as polished as it could’ve been.- Cinescape
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To our delight, Rage has done a wonderful job of putting the movie into game form, and at the same time has made a game that is actually good.- Cinescape
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One cool thing about NFL Fever 2004 is the ability to save the game whenever you want. If you’ve got to run out for a bit and don’t want to leave the system on, you can save your game in the middle of the quarter.- Cinescape
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The game is enjoyable to play through, even if the action can be competitive and the game isn’t as polished as it could’ve been.- Cinescape
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Falls short by being vastly repetitive and not offering much new to gamers. A rental at best.- Cinescape
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The game provides an interesting take on platform games and has a nice combination of platform-jumping and puzzle solving gameplay.- Cinescape
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The concept is well and good, and works well – except for the fact that you still must slow down to use Knuckles and Tails (or the equivalent member in one of the three other teams in the game). These are the moments that the game truly lags, and once again the shoddy camera has come back to once again make the game a pain.- Cinescape
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The graphic engine doesn't seem to have been touched, nor does the gameplay engine.- Cinescape
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Probably the best Dragon Ball Z game to date, and I’m talking about any platform.- Cinescape
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I love Sonic. The problem is that Sonic Adventure 2 Battle is only about 33% Sonic. The rest is lost in mindless Tails and Knuckles levels that pull the rest of the game down.- Cinescape
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This is about the hardest game I've ever played. Rarely do I get frustrated at a game, but I found myself constantly pausing this game and walking away to blow off steam.- Cinescape
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It's the best of its kind on the consoles with the historical details, cinematic gameplay and fun factor overwhelming some unoriginality and glitches.- Cinescape
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It’s too realistic, not responsive enough, and far too easy. That’s my biggest problem with the game – it just isn’t fun.- Cinescape
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But the problem with the game is just that the story doesn't really do much to excite, in fact, it can be kind of dull.- Cinescape
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The concept is well and good, and works well – except for the fact that you still must slow down to use Knuckles and Tails (or the equivalent member in one of the three other teams in the game). These are the moments that the game truly lags, and once again the shoddy camera has come back to once again make the game a pain.- Cinescape
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Feels a little recycled with a brand new name. Not bad, but could have been better.- Cinescape
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Sometimes a friend and I just sit back and see how many enemies we can take out before we die - forget the mission, fighting bad guys is the way to go!- Cinescape
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Not great, but good with an imaginative storyline, spectacular graphics and a soundtrack that keeps you excited throughout the levels.- Cinescape
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It appeals to all gamers of any age, gender, or style of gaming. It has a bit for everyone, action, puzzles, adventure, comedy and it set in a popular film world.- Cinescape
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One of the best party games released on the Xbox yet. If you’ve been looking for a fun fighting game to play with some friends, or even alone, this is one to get.- Cinescape
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Do not play this game alone or with one other person. It just isn't that fun when you don't have a minimum of three or the ideal four players for the game. This is a party game, and no one likes someone who likes to party alone.- Cinescape
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This game really shines with its environment models. Every part of the environment seems real, from the grass swaying in the breeze or the ripples on the water as you run through it.- Cinescape
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If you can get past the cheap deaths, bottomless pits and no save points, you’ll have a great time with this remake of a classic.- Cinescape
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Isn't a great game, but it's a lot of fun. Look at it as the popcorn movie of the game world, it's really pretty, but only skin (or polygon?) deep.- Cinescape
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The Xbox version does allow more enemies on-screen at one time, which does increase the difficulty level a bit. But, truth be told, only a few enemies are added and most gamers probably won't notice the difference.- Cinescape
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It appeals to all gamers of any age, gender, or style of gaming. It has a bit for everyone, action, puzzles, adventure, comedy and it set in a popular film world.- Cinescape
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Isn’t a great game, but it’s a lot of fun. Look at it as the popcorn movie of the game world, it’s really pretty, but only skin (or polygon?) deep.- Cinescape
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It’s not that the racers become increasingly difficult, it’s just that the game gets so much faster. Later in the game when you’re on a higher difficulty, it is almost impossible to tell where you’re going, and normally by the time you see a wall, you’ve run into it.- Cinescape
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A lot of fun, and definitely worthwhile if you have a lot of friends. For solitary gameplay though, you might want to pass this one up.- Cinescape
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As good as Madden 2004 is, I distinctly remember playing this game before. Twice actually. I know there isn’t a ton that can be changed, and I know that the console versions don’t change much, but there can be something done here I’m sure.- Cinescape
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The game looks awesome for a GBA title. The 3D engine used for the game looks great, and since there isn’t a whole lot to animate in space and there are only a few ships on-screen at one time, there isn’t much slowdown on this beautiful game.- Cinescape
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It appeals to all gamers of any age, gender, or style of gaming. It has a bit for everyone, action, puzzles, adventure, comedy and it set in a popular film world.- Cinescape
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That's the big thing this title has going for it. It's fun to experience this amazing world, and if there was something focused on during the game design it was making sure that the world was a good place to go play in.- Cinescape
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Now, once you get into the traditional elements of the RPG such as battle, the comedy continues. While the zany names get old, as well as the dialogue, the game is pretty funny overall.- Cinescape
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I like the idea of a simulation driving game but I just don’t think it’s feasible. Confining it to one car hurts the game’s replay value.- Cinescape
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The game works in its purpose of being a great kid’s game based on a strong license. It’s basic, it’s not too hard, but it is all done very well and it’s not a bad game in the slightest.- Cinescape
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Making it more difficult is the fact that it felt to me like the Xbox timing was just different enough from the Dreamcast's to make it annoying.- Cinescape
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It's only too bad that a few extras couldn't be included. I would have loved to have a couple of the NES sequels on the disc. Also, all the technical aspects (graphics, sound) are dated (as they should be).- Cinescape
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The game works in its purpose of being a great kid’s game based on a strong license. It’s basic, it’s not too hard, but it is all done very well and it’s not a bad game in the slightest.- Cinescape
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Like most other light gun games that are released on console systems, it is hard to justify a purchase for a game that doesn’t have a lot of depth to it.- Cinescape
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The reason to play isn’t the gameplay, rather the story and the cinematics.- Cinescape
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It doesn’t excel, but it’s the best portable football game you’ll find on the market, even with its only average graphics and sound, and generations old gameplay.- Cinescape
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Quite simply, the game offers nothing that you can’t get in the other games, and can’t have a better time getting in the other games.- Cinescape
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This is a straight up card playing/building game.- Cinescape
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The problem is that the game was taken from its original close quarters setting and brought to a more open setting. Something about it just doesn’t feel right.- Cinescape
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Changing the gameplay system is a step in the wrong direction though, and really takes away from what could have been the best wrestling game yet.- Cinescape
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While outdated, it’s still the best (only?) 2D fighter for the GameCube, and worth a rental.- Cinescape
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Quite simply, the game offers nothing that you can’t get in the other games, and can’t have a better time getting in the other games.- Cinescape
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While Kung Fu Chaos is marketed as a party game intended for four players, I keep finding the single-player mode more riveting and fun.- Cinescape
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The space missions are an absolute blast, and it seems like the tank missions just screw us out of more flight in the name of diversity.- Cinescape
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Probably the best racing game on the Game Boy Advance. It has great graphics, good control, and is a lot of fun to play. The password system is the only real problem I’ve found.- Cinescape
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The game works in its purpose of being a great kid’s game based on a strong license. It’s basic, it’s not too hard, but it is all done very well and it’s not a bad game in the slightest.- Cinescape
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A Dragonball fan’s dream. It is the first "true" American game based on the series, and Infogrames really came through on this one.- Cinescape
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The moves and modifers require a lot more memorization and button tapping. It's frustrating and there is quite the learning curve on the controls, so you can't just jump in.- Cinescape
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While marred by a few technical problems, you won’t find a much better game that captures the spirit of a television show (and at a price point that most can’t beat).- Cinescape
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The game needs more polish and some more ingenuity with the songs, but this will keep you satisfied until the third installment releases.- Cinescape
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For a handheld like the DS this is the perfect little obsessive compulsive game to keep you occupied for five minutes while you wait for a table, or as a game your girlfriend can swipe from you and figure out that touching is good.- Cinescape
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The biggest problem I found was control. Nag all you want about the AI, its not that big a deal. But I hardly ever felt like I was in true control of the car that I was driving.- Cinescape
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If you haven’t played this game, you need to. The game featured big tracks, jumps, engine heat, and a track editor. The only downfall was you couldn’t save tracks – the GBA fixes this.- Cinescape
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While a pretty easy game even with shocks and grim reaper, is a pretty fun ride.- Cinescape
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While it’s fairly typical at first, when you realize that you have to drop bombs at ground targets, the gameplay picks up quickly. While there is no true ending to the game, Xevious is a ton of fun and if you’re looking for a GBA shooter.- Cinescape
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While the game is visually stunning, the gameplay and sound really bring Black & Bruised down for the count.- Cinescape
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While Enter the Matrix ties in really well with the movie franchise, it isn't much of a game.- Cinescape
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The coolest new addition to GameDay is the voice-recognition features. Those of you who bought SOCOM: US Navy Seals, and have the VR headset will be able to call your plays, send men in motion, and even hike the ball.- Cinescape
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The biggest problem I ran into was the AI of my bus drivers. These guys are important as they ferry customers in and out of the park, as well as to the dinosaur areas. It seemed as if I hired 4-year-olds to drive the buses.- Cinescape
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While it does retail for 10 bucks less than most other brand new games, marketing a 5 year old game for 40 bucks is still ridiculous.- Cinescape
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Quite simply, the game offers nothing that you can’t get in the other games, and can’t have a better time getting in the other games.- Cinescape
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The game does suffer from a bit of a slowdown when there are numerous zombies on-screen.- Cinescape
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While the game runs well, there is little intensity to push the envelope. So much has changed since these games came out, and it just doesn’t seem nearly as exciting or intense.- Cinescape
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I wish Grave was faster, had some cooler dodge moves, and the game played faster. So much style has all been squandered on a game that just doesn’t seem that fun to play after the first hour or so.- Cinescape
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If you can look past some horrendous voice acting, you might be satisfied with the music and sound effects in the game. I personally couldn’t get past the voice acting and how it hurt the plot.- Cinescape
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The lack of gameplay ingenuity, long load times and crappy graphics will turn most off. But Simpsons fans will love the game anyway.- Cinescape
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The concept is well and good, and works well – except for the fact that you still must slow down to use Knuckles and Tails (or the equivalent member in one of the three other teams in the game). These are the moments that the game truly lags, and once again the shoddy camera has come back to once again make the game a pain.- Cinescape
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Sure, it could have been a bit better, but if you're looking for a fun action game that doesn't require a ton of thought, you'll have a good time with this.- Cinescape
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One thing that Mace Griffin has going for it is its graphics. The real-time lighting on weapons and animations are just awesome.- Cinescape
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While Enter the Matrix ties in really well with the movie franchise, it isn’t much of a game.- Cinescape
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That's the big thing this title has going for it. It's fun to experience this amazing world, and if there was something focused on during the game design it was making sure that the world was a good place to go play in.- Cinescape
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Feels like it's just a block of jello. It could have been molded into something new, but instead, Capcom just left it as is, a block. It's uninspired, generic, and there is no reason to play it.- Cinescape
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My other complaint is that the environments aren’t very interactive. There is a giant amusement park that you can’t really do too much to.- Cinescape
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While Enter the Matrix ties in really well with the movie franchise, it isn’t much of a game.- Cinescape
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It's not terrible, but it's flawed. It just doesn't do a good job with recreating the pinball experience, or really a good Mario experience.- Cinescape
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As whole, things like the fine tuning of the free throw shooting and shooting just don’t quite compare to some of the other games that will be released over the next couple of weeks. It’s a shame really, but ShootOut doesn’t play as well as the competitors.- Cinescape
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A pretty rock-hard game. While it is somewhat short, the game is action packed and the three-form combat modes add a lot to the game.- Cinescape
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Fans of the game series will feel right at home, as will fans of the show. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem much was added since the last game.- Cinescape
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The one point of Magna Cum Laude that stands out is the fairly hysterical humor of the game. Borrowing pages from movies such as "Animal House," Magna Cum Laude has some of the funniest lines ever uttered in a video game. The characters and the dialog bring unprecedented humor to the consoles.- Cinescape
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The dance pad support might make for a fun party-game right now while the games are on, but then you also must realize that as far as dance pad games though, this doesn’t even hold a camera to Dance Dance Revolution itself.- Cinescape
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Some steps in the right direction have been made, and with a little refining, the 2005 version should be competitive. Still, you probably will prefer "NCAA Football" over this.- Cinescape
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I can't say the controls are all that precise. While the controls are designed for anyone to pick them up and play (unlike some flight sims where you need to look at a manual before you turn your plane to starboard), they just don't have a good feel to them.- Cinescape
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It’s one of the hardest 2D platformers this side of "Viewtiful Joe" and while the game seems slightly short, it takes quite a while to play through it successfully.- Cinescape
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