Computer Games Magazine's Scores

  • Games
For 1,338 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 29% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 68% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 11.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 63
Highest review score: 100 Command & Conquer
Lowest review score: 0 Drake of the 99 Dragons
Score distribution:
1338 game reviews
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a mouse or gamepad [sic] in hand, however, it's one of those likeably repetitive games that develops a rhythm that's hard to resist. [Dec p.54]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    EA Sports apparently loved last year's game so much they they've repackaged it. [Jan 2006, p.59]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    They just made the experience bigger, better, and easier to share with your friends. [Dec p.92]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ingenious new ways to beat the typically insane Myst enigmas lends a fresh feeling to an old hat, and gives you a greater sense of control. [Dec p.59]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    this isn't likely to be a disk you'll have in your GameCube for more then a few days. [Dec p.89]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The generous slathering of nostalgia for the locations and characters of the old arcade games is a treat. [Dec p.93]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The generous slathering of nostalgia for the locations and characters of the old arcade games is a treat. [Dec p.93]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nightlife merely gives you new places to do the same old thing. [Dec p.62]
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's overcooked and to slick, through redeemed by the sheer quantity of stuff you can do. [Dec p.90]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    less noisy, flashy, and chaotic, but still full of crashtastic goodness. [Dec p.91]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 89 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's overcooked and to slick, through redeemed by the sheer quantity of stuff you can do. [Dec p.90]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Jan 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a substantial amount of innovative content, a great orchestral soundtrack, and a fabulous-looking gameworld, Desert of Flames is probably worth the price - especially for high-level players. [Feb 2006, p.78]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    it's ultimately just another tactical shooter to throw on the growing pile of games that make you truly appreciate your mouse and keyboard. [Dec p.92]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 77 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The gameplay is just monotonous, which slams the nail in its coffin. [Dec p.57]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The story and setting have some charm, and there's plenty of content along the way. [Dec p.90]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    it's ultimately just another tactical shooter to throw on the growing pile of games that make you truly appreciate your mouse and keyboard. [Dec p.92]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Jan 2006]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    an arcade game masquerading as a simulation. [Dec p.63]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 78 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A mediocre game. Madden NFL 06 is the least necessary installment in this classic football series in some time. [Nov 2005, p.70]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]
    • Computer Games Magazine
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Don't be surprised if, when you're done - and maybe even well before - you end up feeling like you've gorged yourself on a big old gaming Twinkie. Tasty and sweet, for sure, but ultimately somewhat unfulfilling. [Nov 2005, p.66]
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