Electronic Gaming Monthly's Scores

  • Games
For 2,307 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 31% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 65% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Lowest review score: 5 Ping Pals
Score distribution:
2307 game reviews
    • 92 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The spirit of skateboarding in game form. Truly amazing. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Teens in clam diggers save the world again. Doesn't have "FFVII's" rep, though. [Jan 2004, p.188]
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    • 91 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A sprawling, horrific 3D action game starring a guy with a very weak chin. [Jan 2004, p.188]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    "OK, Bulbasaur, you're on the beach, you're happy...give me some frolic, Bulby!" [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The amazing 3D actin game that made capturing monkeys popular again. [Jan 2004, p.188]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A remake of the original RPG on Sega CD with a metric ton of bonus material.
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Grab three friends, then get ready for the best in multiplayer mayhem. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Put your high-priced cars on the line in this racing sequel. [Jan 2004, p.188]
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    A racer in the vein of "San Francisco Rush," with tons of shortcuts. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Enough creepiness to make Christopher Walken uncomfortable. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 90 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    While tolerable at the time, should've been titled "Metal Gear Weak." Try again, sorry. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The game that would start a Mario-themed party-game revolution. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The first attempt to bring the Belmonts to 3D was, for its time, an excellent one. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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    • 99 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    An epic adventure that is among the best N64 games. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Globe-trotting Laura gets new weapons and vehicles. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    For whatever reason, shooting down scores of TIEs never, ever gets old. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    It's Mudokons. SoulStorm brew is made out of Mudokons! You gotta tell them! [Jan 2004, p.188]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    An extremely popular anime-style role-playing game of epic proportions. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It might not look too hot, but F-Zero X is one hell of a racer. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Until you begin to understand how each of the weapons work and learn when and where to use them, the game just seems outrageously difficult and often frustrating (on the Normal or Hard difficulties, that is). Once you figure out which weapons work best in given situations however, things begin to get much more tolerable and you start enjoying the game a lot more. [Oct 1998]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Of all the light gun games I've ever played, Elemental Gearbolt definitely has the best atmosphere. The 3D graphics are beautiful and very Panzer Dragoon-esque in design, while the music is just...soothing. [Aug 1998]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 92 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Rare's homage to "Mario 64," only it's not quite as good. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 96 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The first installment in the best racing-game series of all time. [Jan 2004, p.188]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 96 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The spectacular sequel that confirmed the hatred gamers felt for Paul. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mystical Ninja had a nation of young adults spiking and dying their hair. Or not. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Square's first entry in the strategy-RPG genre. Uneven, but a classic. [Jan 2004, p.188]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 89 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Better than before, this sequel lets you take on Umbrella as Leon or Claire. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    It's the puzzles that make the game so rewarding. They're tough, sure, and many are downright brilliant in design. Working Designs, as always, did an excellent job translating the dialogue and story, although, their trademark humor is toned down a bit. [Feb 1998]
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