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For 197 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 41% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 56% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 NHL 2001
Lowest review score: 0 KISS Pinball
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 197
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 197
  3. Negative: 24 out of 197
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    World's Scariest Police Chases
    The graphics are really chunky and the sound effects are, at best, unobtrusive. Still, you don't necessarily play a game like this for the graphics. You play it for the hyper-cheezy commentary from Retired Sheriff John Bunnell and the modest thrill of keeping the peace.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Project Justice
    It's certainly a competent and fun game, but its appeal doesn't have a terribly long shelf life.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Confidential Mission
    A few scattered mini-games and some creative segments help to break up the been-there, done-that monotony, but still don't manage to extend the game's lifespan more than a couple of hours.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mario Party 3
    Some of the mini-games are pretty bad and the single player mode is still not worth trying, but on the whole this is a very enjoyable game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mars Matrix
    Old school sadists will love the ongoing screen-filling barrage of enemy fire, but most mortals won't have the persistence needed to finish the game.
    • 26 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    KISS Pinball
    It's just plain awful. Even the most rabid of KISS fans would do well to avoid this piece of junk...Squeeze all you want; there's no possible way you could wring even a drop of enjoyment out of KISS Pinball.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Silpheed: The Lost Planet
    Full of eye-candy and finger-blistering, non-stop action, Silpheed will please any shooting fan.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing
    Just another kart racer. It's really not interesting or fun enough to set itself apart from the million other kart racers on the market.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Illbleed
    B-Movie fans will enjoy the extreme gore and hilariously overwrought dialog, but those looking for genuine shocks will be sorely disappointed.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Metal Slug X
    While essentially just a more difficult remix of "Metal Slug 2," Metal Slug X is still one of the finest 2D shoot-em-ups since the original "Contra."
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dr. Mario 64
    With new gameplay modes and new challenges, Dr. Mario 64 is a fresh and entertaining experience even to gamers who have spent countless hours playing its forerunners. It may be short on innovation, but it's a pleasing remake of a masterfully crafted formula.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    WinBack: Covert Operations
    An above average effort on the PS2. Basically an enhanced port of the N64 sleeper.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Bangai-O
    Bangai-O takes established, classic gameplay elements and combines them with its own innovations, with the end result being one of the most enjoyable games in recent memory.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Army Men: Green Rogue
    A game that can only generate slight indifference.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
    A mixed bag of game design that's too complex for casual gamers and far too irritating for hard core RPG fans.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Onimusha: Warlords
    It may not be totally original-the blueprint for this game seems to have been lifted directly out of the "Resident Evil" file-but intuitive controls, outstanding graphics and a wonderfully unsettling soundtrack help this title rise to the top of the PS2 heap.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Unreal Tournament
    Undoubtedly, Unreal Tournament gives you a much more complete package and is overall a better game (than "Quake Arena III").
    • 82 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Ring of Red
    Behind the striking visual façade lies a deep strategy game, enhanced by the interesting addition of ground troops and solid interfaces for both the real-time and turn-based components.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    All-Star Baseball 2002
    With bugs galore, shoddy fielding, and poor base running AI, ASB 2002 takes a step down from the series' legacy of excellence.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Daytona USA
    This game throws physics and realism out the window in favor of fun and excitement. The dated graphics won't thrill anyone, but the solid gameplay and online capabilities more than make up for these shortcomings.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shadow of Destiny
    One of gaming's most original plots that can captivate the player so greatly that many of its shortcomings may be over looked.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Bouncer
    Likely to elicit plenty of "Oooohs!" and "Ahhhhs!" from your friends, The Bouncer simply doesn't have enough substance to satisfy diehard gamers.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Conker's Bad Fur Day
    Now hold on to your colons and prepare to experience one of the craziest, dirtiest, most offensive 3-D platformers you've ever seen - and be ready to laugh your a** off every step of the way.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Record of Lodoss War
    Lodoss War offers a good time, but you'd better like the inherent inanity of dungeon-romps to get anything out of it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix
    The sense of style and visual creativity overcomes the game's shortcomings to make it a worthwhile play.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Starfighter
    A pleasant surprise: a Star Wars game with great graphics and superior audio that also manages to be fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Knockout Kings 2001
    Unfortunately, like too many EA Sports PS2 titles, the game feels like a polished-up version of an older PSX game, rather than an innovative new title.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Paper Mario
    Easily one of the best games available for the N64, Paper Mario is a fantastic experience that shouldn't be missed.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Rayman 2 Revolution
    The levels are masterfully designed, the learning curve is smooth and gradual, and the variety in gameplay makes this game appropriate for both novice and expert gamers alike.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Oni
    Despite expectations, many gamers will find themselves disappointed by Oni's frustrating gameplay and lack-luster presentation. However, Oni is not a total loss, and succeeds at moving us one step closer to a true three-dimensional representation of classics like "Streets of Rage."
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