Computer Gaming World's Scores
- Games
For 711 reviews, this publication has graded:
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26% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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71% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 13.4 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 61
| Highest review score: | The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - Developer's Cut | |
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| Lowest review score: | Postal 2 |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 233 out of 711
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Mixed: 287 out of 711
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Negative: 191 out of 711
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This game is so annoying and poorly designed that it left me vindictively cheering the show's demise. [Dec 2002, p.136]- Computer Gaming World
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I've kept every game that I've ever reviewed for CGW. Space Horse is going into the trash. [Dec 2002, p.135]- Computer Gaming World
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It's an addictive little game for a while, but after you've beaten it a few times, you won't go back. [Nov 2002, p.129]- Computer Gaming World
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With the new AI and multiplayer features, Austerlitz finally does justice to what was a revolutionary game system. Sid Meier should be proud. [Nov 2002, p.129]- Computer Gaming World
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Resistance is so complete that Codemasters could have easily sold it as a stand-alone sequel. [Oct 2002, p.100]- Computer Gaming World
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PureSim Baseball's biggest strength is its incredible interface. [Aug 2002, p.73]- Computer Gaming World
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Weapon sounds are so real, you can almsot feel the slight recoil of the M-16A2 rifle or the impact from the M-203 grenade launcher. [Jan 2003, p.106]- Computer Gaming World
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Blizzard delivered as promised, and then some. But I wasn't floored. Not even close. [Sept 2002, p.70]- Computer Gaming World
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With a total of four hours of gameplay (eight if you count the times technical failings made me repeat the first half), you don't get much for your money. [Oct 2002, p.110]- Computer Gaming World
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All told, it's a solid and enjoyable game that should appeal to both business tycoon fans who want to focus more on their customers and fans of "The Sims" who want to play a more goal-oriented game. [Oct 2002, p.110]- Computer Gaming World
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The game's genius is that it forces you to focus on the command structure as a basis for strategy in a way no wargame has done so far. [Nov 2002, p.128]- Computer Gaming World
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The DM client and tools elevate Neverwinter Nights into a creative medium of expression. [Sept 2002, p.80]- Computer Gaming World
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The brilliant game design endures, like a sweet-smelling rose atop a giant mountain of dung. [Oct 2002, p.106]- Computer Gaming World
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Simultaneously boring and frustrating, with a design that buries the needle on the irritation-o-meter. [Oct 2002, p.115]- Computer Gaming World
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AOW2 effectively straddles that fine line between hands-on control and micromanagement busywork. [Sept 2002, p.86]- Computer Gaming World
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From its uncannily accurate physics model to its drop-dead gorgeous graphics...it sets a new standard from F1 racers. [Oct 2002, p.102]- Computer Gaming World
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Poor graphics, unbalanced weapons, and tired level design can't begin to help this game. [Sept 2002, p.90]- Computer Gaming World
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Like "Gladiator," Legion is so epic, engrossing, and downright fun that you overlook its shortcomings and simply have a great time, time after time. [Sept 2002, p.84]- Computer Gaming World
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Le Mans is boring, the deadliest of sins for a racing game. [Oct 2002, p.104]- Computer Gaming World
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There's nothing in TSOAF you haven't already seen; in fact, there's a lot less here than what I expected. [Sept 2002, p.73]- Computer Gaming World
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GTA 3 is the crack cocaine of gaming: You know it's bad for you, but you keep using it. [Sept 2002, p.74]- Computer Gaming World
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Anyone who gets off on the violence in this game is reveling in violence solely for violence's sake. [Sept 2002, p.78]- Computer Gaming World
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Adds a refreshing twist to what could have been a tiresome game. [Sept 2002, p.85]- Computer Gaming World
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A surprisingly solid game. The richly detailed, unique level design will surprise you if you have preconceived notions of side-scrollers. [Sept 2002, p.90]- Computer Gaming World
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As it should be with an add-on pack, most are expert-level missions, but at least they start you out slowly. [August 2002, p.78]- Computer Gaming World
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Comes close to being the massive, sprawling, open-ended, role-playing epic you've always dreamed of. [August 2002, p.68]- Computer Gaming World
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This game looks great and its two play modes are fun. [August 2002, p.72]- Computer Gaming World
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Threre's little direction to help you along as you try to set up and run a league, and the interface is poorly designed at nearly every level. [Oct 2002, p.116]- Computer Gaming World
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Unless you're a medical student desiring to work triage, avoid this game like a bullet in the head. [Sept 2002, p.92]- Computer Gaming World
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Everything about this game prolongs your agony, right down to the soundtrack. [Dec 2002, p.133]- Computer Gaming World