Core Magazine's Scores

  • Games
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. Negative: 24 out of 197
197 game reviews
    • 55 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    The visual effects in the game look amateurish, which compliment the wretched gameplay rather nicely.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Nice graphics and pleasant music enhance a fairly addictive multiplayer experience-just don't expect much in the way of a traditional single player RPG.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    An unnaturally fun typing tutor, and a pretty good zombie-blasting undead shooter to boot. Highly recommended, even if you already own the game TotD is based on, "House of the Dead 2."
    • 87 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Those who are easily frustrated will be turned off, but those who are willing and patient enough to spend some time to master this title will not be disappointed.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    A spiritual descendant of the Bushido Blade series, Kengo is a pretty bad game that doesn't live up to its fine heritage.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Vanishing Point features excellent graphics, a good control scheme, and loads of unlockable goodies. However, VP has two attributes that will likely drive some people mad: you must unlock almost everything, and the learning curve is incredibly steep.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    While the game perfectly captures the mood of the Evil Dead movies both graphically and aurally, poor control in combination with tedious combat makes playing this game a real chore.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    With new vehicles, new gameplay features, and more impressive graphics, there is very little to complain about here-except for the lack of a multiplayer mode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    If one can get past the rough exterior of this title, they will find a diamond inside that rivals any of the modern role playing games.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    While it has spectacular graphics and a compelling storyline, the game is marred by extremely linear gameplay, and simplified mechanics make it better suited for beginners rather than veterans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, the solid graphics, intricate track construction, and fairly tight controls fail to overcome cheap AI and a poorly balanced weapons system, relegating LTSR to the rental bin for all but the most devoted 'toon fans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Delivers impressive graphics, audio, and smooth gameplay, but doesn't provide the same depth of gameplay as many other EA Sports titles. For the casual sports gamer, FIFA may be an entertaining, enjoyable title, but hard-core soccer fans could be left wanting more.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    With graphics that far surpass almost everything available for the system, Tooie is a sumptuous sensory delight.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although most of No Mercy's improvements over last year's WWF Wrestlemania 2000 are slight at best, it's still a very good game.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    989 Sports should be pelted with sweaty towels for releasing a football game with so many glaring gameplay flaws. When the collision detection is so bad that players can literally run through their fellow athletes, you know something's dreadfully wrong.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Gorgeous graphics, pleasant music, and an engaging (although somewhat cliché) story combine in a fitting conclusion to the PlayStation series of Final Fantasy titles.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Load times and boring mini-games will have this one appearing in the used game bin faster than you can say "ugh." It's my duty as a human being to warn all against even thinking about buying this game.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Great scripting, captivating characters, a good battle system, and two long GD-ROMs worth of game give you the bang for the buck.
    • Core Magazine
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    What maybe should have been "The ultimate 2D fighting game" winds up being little more than "Just another brawler."
    • 88 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Fans of the original Shenmue will be delighted with the sequel while gamers new to the series should be able to get into the game's deep atmosphere with little difficulty.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Eurocom does the amazing by putting out a sequel to Rare's "Goldeneye" that actually lives up to the high standard set for it. What a shame that Rare's own pseudo-sequel, "Perfect Dark," already did the same thing at least twice better.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    SSX
    In short, this game looks, sounds, and plays like a dream.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It is wonderfully eclectic, irresistibly irreverent, and visually delectable.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A mindless shoot 'em up in every sense, and doesn't try to conceal that fact. If this type of gameplay appeals to you, give this circus a chance.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It has flash. It has substance. It will astound you. Sadly, if you want to be astounded for very long, you'll probably need someone to come along for the competition.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The graphics are excellent (minus the very noticeable anti-aliasing issues) but the gameplay is analogous to driving a tank with broken treads.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    So damned good I don't know how EA will top this performance next year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Its fresh twist on the traditional racing model and creative gameplay make this one of the few titles in a flooded genre that really stands out.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It's as close to a non-EA Sports "must-have" game as any of the PS2 launch titles.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Solid controls and complex-but rarely complicated-character interactions combine to produce another classic adventure.

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