CNET Gamecenter's Scores

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For 321 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 32% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 63% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 7.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Lowest review score: 10 HBO Boxing
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 51 out of 321
321 game reviews
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With controls that improve on the PSX version, tight graphics, more than ten levels, and plenty of lightsaber action, Jedi Power Battles has achieved Jedi Master status.
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While weaker in the graphics department than its predecessor, this game still delivers punch.
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While Jarrett & Labonte is a solid title, it's not going to convert non-racing-game fanatics to the fold as "Gran Turismo" has done.
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Suffers from limited gameplay and a few glitches, but it's a worthwhile title that most Frogger fans will enjoy.
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There is unquestionably some fun to be had in Spawn, but control and camera issues keep the game from realizing its full potential.
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    PBR2 has more going for it than you'd expect, mostly in the way of visuals, but doesn't hold up as an overall gaming experience.
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The colors are bright and attractive, and everything looks like it's supposed to, in a sunny, cartoonish way.
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Build-a-Mountain mode is a fabulous addition.
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This mid-season replacement, though not without its occasional highlights, misfires far too often to run in the same league as its predecessor.
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although Hogs is far from state-of-the-art, it's definitely fun and worth a look if you want something different and smart.
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Great graphics and sound, tried-and-true gameplay, and wall-to-wall blasting mayhem make this a winner.
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    EA Sports delivers its most solid hockey game yet -- NHL 2001 could be the best sports game released this year.
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Aquality game, though it does suffer from a "been there, done that" feeling.
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    • 35 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    With the limited number of options, poor and inconsistent control, and a weak and unsatisfying multiplayer experience, gamers should change the channel rather than give World Destruction League ratings.
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Despite its graphical and play control shortcomings, Wizards & Warriors is a good dungeon romp that stands shoulder to shoulder with those RPG classics of yore.
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A comprehensive and versatile stock car title that should appeal to all levels of PC drivers.
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    • 46 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    No matter how much fun you had with the first game, this is one to avoid.
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although it brings many new things to the table, for every good attribute the game adds, a new problem comes along, be it awkward camera control or flaky targeting.
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Fails in so many areas that the entire experience ends up being one long exercise in frustration.
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    By combining excellent graphics, strong gameplay, superlative control, and outstanding features, it's a fitting end to an excellent era in console hockey.
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    With sloppy controls, an uncomfortable camera, poor voices, and awful music, BLSC has little to get excited about, even if you're a hard-core "Toy Story" fan.
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game whips "Sydney 2000" for overall fun, graphics, and playability, and "Virtua Athlete 2000" in depth.
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For those unfamiliar with the title, this is a chance to check out one of the better console games ever made, warts and all.
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    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Possibly the best and biggest RPG you'll ever play.
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Perhaps the best modern tank simulator on the market.
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A supremely well-crafted port of the popular coin-op racer that sets a lofty new standard for fidelity and realism in console driving games.
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If, however, you want to move beyond the limitations of the original, or are simply interested in an action driving game that will remain compelling for months to come, Midtown Madness 2 will most likely not shift your gears.
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The levels are well designed, and the game's weapons are damn cool and pack a real punch.
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    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The best skateboarding game ever and one of the greatest PlayStation games of all time.
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    • 35 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's pretty damn cruddy.
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