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For 2,715 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 28% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 70% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 10.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 64
Highest review score: 100 Mark of the Ninja
Lowest review score: 0 Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,107 out of 2715
  2. Mixed: 958 out of 2715
  3. Negative: 650 out of 2715
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jeanne d'Arc
    While Jeanne D'Arc lacks an in-depth job system found in titles like Final Fantasy Tactics, the pre-defined characters can be outfitted with four types of skill stones; granting your warriors with new spells, attacks, and more.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 3
    Far better than the Wii iteration, this is an engaging and good looking action game with classic gameplay and innovative controls. For Spidey fans on the go, it’s good stuff.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 06
    The big addition to the series, QB vision, is a love it or hate it proposition, and we're not convinced it even adds to the realism. Most of the other additions are the result of EA playing catch-up with the "NFL 2K" series.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil (2002)
    Capcom seems unable to accept the idea of user-controlled cameras of any sort. You'll inevitably end up shooting at monsters you can't see thanks to lousy viewing angles...Otherwise remarkable.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
    Aside from the snub for online, Ace Combat X definitely makes the most of the PSP. It's mercifully not a port but does justice to its roots, and has enough G-forces to make you crap your pants.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Halo: Combat Evolved
    Even though it lacks the cooperative multiplayer feature, Halo: Combat Evolved retains the sharp graphics, heated action, and vehicle-based exploration that made the original such an awesome game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Freekstyle
    Crashing through flaming glass hoops while pulling off death-defying aerial stunts at 98 mph makes it a hard game to turn off once you've perfected it, and a thoroughly addictive two-player mode will help you get there.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MVP Baseball 2005
    The owners and dynasty one-two could make MVP a must-have for detail-oriented fans, especially those without a PS2 who are locked out of "MLB 2006's" equally strong offering.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NHL 2K8
    Yet those who value realistic AI, tight matches, and deep franchise play will nonetheless appreciate what NHL 2K8 brings to the rink: enough technique and skill to compete with an Alex Ovechkin highlight reel.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Skies of Arcadia Legends
    Though visually lacking, Skies of Arcadia proves that gameplay is still king. It may be a port, but it's superior to most other role-playing games out there.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars
    The flaws in the single player missions are very disappointing, as The Clone Wars could easily have been a near-perfect "Star Wars" title with more imaginative level design. As it stands, the multiplayer is so good that it makes up for most of the shortcomings elsewhere in the title.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Burnout 2: Point of Impact
    Burnout 2 makes other arcade racing games seem like "Driving Miss Daisy." You won't find a faster, more visceral racing game on the GameCube or any other platform.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
    It may not have the infinite replay value of some titles, but it has more intensity than most. If you only play through it once, you'll feel like you got your money's worth.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy
    Even with a scant few missteps, Psi-Ops is quite a ride. From the slick controls, to the surprisingly intelligent enemies, you’ll be compelled to play through to the end.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Soldiers of Anarchy
    Mission objectives are varied and quite satisfying, the graphics shine, and tons of replay value is provided.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
    It’s a fun game, wherever the credit is due.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic
    Though there are a few interface and gameplay quirks, "Shadow Magic" is immensely satisfying. Whether you're new to these games or a grizzled veteran, Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic"will keep you playing late into the night.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict
    With a decent solo campaign, The Liandri Conflict would be near unstoppable. As it is, Epic's latest is one of the best things to happen to online console blasting in years.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
    Colonization adds a great layer onto the Civilization IV gameplay. If you like Civ-style games but also enjoy the trading and exploring aspects of games like Pirates! or, erm, Pirates of the Burning Sea, this is a game for you. However, if your strategic tendencies lean more toward building large armies than building thriving economies, just keep on sailing past this one.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover
    Although the set-up is weak, and the emphasis on commercialism and bling is rather trite, Def Jam Fight for New York: the Takeover is a surprisingly adept fighting game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crash Nitro Kart
    Sharp visuals, solid handling, and a rollicking soundtrack are joined by some slightly inventive play mechanics.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Grand Prix Challenge
    An accurate F1 simulation while remaining accessible to the more laid-back player. However, it's still more a simulation than an arcadelike racing game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Project Gotham Racing
    Easily the best-looking console racer to date...Expanding the kudos system to include bigger payoffs for clean racing would help make "Project Gotham" more well-rounded.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain
    As the wrestling game with the most depth, great playability, impressive visuals, and slick presentation, SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain delivers in all the categories WWE fans hold in high regard.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur IV
    Despite the minor step backwards in single player depth, SoulCalibur IV remains a gorgeous, fast-paced, accessible fighter that also has enough depth for expert level play. While online is more of a novelty than a functional feature, players looking for a next-gen upgrade to the on-the-couch weapons clasher of the Dreamcast days will find the same addicting gameplay here.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
    It's leaps and bounds above the mediocre, movie-based Hulk game, and smashes itself a niche in the genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
    You just have to be willing to look past the technical bugs and the fact that you're paying full price for a game that should have been released as a mission-disc, not a full-fledged sequel.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
    MotorStorm, both past and present, is also one of the best looking racing games around, though it’s not as photorealistic as a "Gran Turismo."
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EyeToy: AntiGrav
    Melding crisp, "Blade Runner"-style visuals with an inspired use of the EyeToy camera, AntiGrav will forever change the way you look at extreme sports games.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Project: Snowblind
    If you have time to think, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Freedom Fighters
    It's a little short, but with four difficulty levels there's plenty of challenge. And since the battles play out differently depending on your actions, there's a good amount of replay value here.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Red Faction II
    Delivers a fluid and challenging (if thinly plotted) single-player experience and shell-shock multiplayer that makes this new Xbox recruit easily worth the war debt of the game's price tag.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Monkey Ball Deluxe
    Unless you love Monkey Ball more than Orangutans love Tang, you can safely pass this one up. But if you haven’t played Monkey Ball before, you can’t go really wrong with Deluxe.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Symphonia
    From the hectic, mashy battles to the meticulous character customization, there's something here for every breed of player.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Painkiller (2004)
    Painkiller is pure adrenaline. If you don't feel the rush while playing this game, you're probably dead.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
    As a game, the technical problems affect gameplay to such a high degree that GTA: VC simply cannot be awarded a 5 out of 5 rating. Progress through the game can become a chore, something that never occurred in "GTA3."
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MechAssault
    Its only real flaw is that it becomes repetitious so quickly in multiplayer. Individual players' mileage may vary, but you can get just so much out of plain vanilla deathmatch before you crave something more.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arx Fatalis
    It's long, complex, and difficult. There's so much freedom of control and so many passages to discover, that it's hard not to find yourself completely immersed in this dark and dangerous world.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Burnout Paradise
    Although the open world has caused some negative changes, the overall effect is a great one. The game looks and sounds fantastic, but plays even better. There’s so much to do in Paradise City that you’ll spend hours exploring every nook.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    American Conquest
    While it isn't as intuitive as the best games in the genre, its underlying complexity is such that you could play for days and only begin to scratch the surface of what it has to offer.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rush for Berlin
    Overall Rush for Berlin just feels a lot better than most of the other RTS games out there. It’s a great blend between realism and fast-paced gameplay wrapped in a solid package that RTS fans will love. They’ll love it, that is, if they can get over this being yet another themed WWII game in a sea of olive drab releases.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
    The most welcome updates are the language options. The game's original English translation was terrible. Much of the dialog has been re-recorded, but let's be honest, voice acting in games is usually barely passable to begin with. That's why the new language options are so welcome.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
    What makes a Zelda game Zelda? Whatever that might be, this game’s got it. Chalk up another success for a classic franchise, and another must-have for just about anyone that owns a Nintendo DS.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Defender
    It's a real treat to see footage of the original arcade Defender and listen to the thoughts of the man behind it and of the folks responsible for the new one.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Frontlines: Fuel of War
    Those hoping for a strong single-player campaign should consider Frontlines a rental at best, as the entire experience is over within six hours. Yet if your Xbox Live itch hasn't been scratched by either Call of Duty 4 or Halo 3, consider moving Frontlines to the top of your soldier's shopping list.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
    The graphics are decent, good enough on the PS2 but lacking somewhat on the Xbox.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
    Although the graphics engine chugs along at times, this is an excellent arcade racer that manages to raise the bar in the overcrowded, clichéd street racing genre.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis
    NIS America picked a nice, light RPG to bring out in Mana Khemia, and its localizations are steadily improving.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
    Despite the occasional dog in the roster, there is more than enough gold in Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection to justify the purchase at double the price. Older gamers looking for a shot of nostalgia will absolutely find it here, and younger gamers wondering what all the fuss was over that mysterious “16-bit era” they keep hearing about will find an excellent education in the digital classics.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002
    While there's room for improvement in terms of graphics and sound, it easily makes up for it in realism.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jade Empire
    Despite the lack of strife, Jade Empire does an excellent job of finding a nice middle ground between action games and RPGs.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
    The game runs at an amazing pace with every moment filled with meaningful tension and tangible atmosphere. "Metal Gear Solid" is hailed as a masterpiece with good reason, and this revised version serves its legacy well.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Age of Empires III
    Top it all off with a delicious graphics engine and you’ve got an Age of Empires game for modern machines that sports daring new design ideas for the modern strategy gamer.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pac-Man vs.
    With so much replay value in the multiplayer and a solid single-player experience to be had [in Pac-Man World 2], don't be surprised if you come down with a case of Pac-Man fever all over again.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Etrian Odyssey
    Be forewarned. Etrian Odyssey is tough.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
    Despite their simplicity, there's a lot depth here, and even those that don't remember their original incarnations will find a lot to like here.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Spearhead
    The new single-player levels are challenging without being impossible and break new gameplay ground without abandoning the things that made the original great.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Divine Divinity
    The level of player interaction and attention to detail rivals that of "Morrowind" and easily surpasses the "Baldur's Gate" series.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
    MGS2 suffers in its story. I can't spoil it for you, but I can at least warn you to be prepared for a plot that frequently reaches levels of sheer absurdity.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup
    There’s a real sensation of extreme speed, and even with a large number of cars on-screen, there’s only rarely a hint of stuttering or slowdown.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 06
    NCAA Football 06’s refined approach seems to cater most to the hardcore college football fan rather than the casual sports enthusiast.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tekken: Dark Resurrection
    Besides some of the best graphics and sound on the PSP, this Tekken has enough breadth and depth to match its console cousins.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ESPN NBA Basketball
    Clearly, the 24/7 mode is the most impressive element, and it could've easily been its own release. All combined, it adds up to a very good game, due largely to the breakout star.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shadow Hearts: Covenant
    It's balanced to near-perfection, and manages to pack very few slow moments into a few dozen hours of gameplay. Sure, it's not a Square-Enix title, but you'll be surprised at just how good this game is.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alien Hominid
    You'll adore Alien Hominid. An attractive price, original concept, and splendid execution outshine issues such as its short-lived thrills and shallow premise.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army
    Some may find the real-time combat to be quite a bit more frustrating and less rewarding than the earlier turn-based stuff, but it’s far from a deal-breaker.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 2005
    Though it’s disappointing the presentation has taken a backseat in the development phase, Madden edges out "NFL 2K5" because, ultimately, it's the gameplay that matters after you've owned a football game for more than a couple weeks.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA Live 09
    The new features aren't exactly earth shattering for this year's installment, but the game is fun to play and a noticeable improvement over "NBA Live 08."
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Battlefield: Bad Company
    Battlefield: Bad Company is the most console-feeling Battlefield ever produced.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gears of War
    The PC version of Gears of War feels both more and less complete. While the new seamlessly slipped-in missions add more narrative and in a few cases, some exceptionally difficult and satisfying battles; they don’t add anything substantive to a story already at best worth half a buck and a bag of popcorn.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pure
    Even after getting all the initial enjoyment out of the game, Pure is still definitely fun to pick up for short, satisfying bursts of speed.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overlord
    A great play. It’s got a great sense of humor and style. In these summer months when there’s often not a lot to play, it’s a real treat to get a game that effortlessly mixes style, challenge, and fun.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MotoGP 3: Ultimate Racing Technology
    This game is the "Ninja Gaiden" of racers. It's as deadly as it is beautiful; but if you can tame her, she'll purr like a kitten.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
    Players who can't stand "Diablo" won't much like Legends, no matter their mutant fanaticism. But for everyone else, the mutant madness will be addictive and appealing.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Golf: Advance Tour
    Not only is it the most advanced golf title yet seen on the system, it easily ranks as the best golf game on any handheld.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    But the exhilaration can quickly turn to frustration, perhaps hyperventilation, if you repeatedly fail some of the game's tougher missions.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
    If you’re looking for some wholly new content to revolutionize the game for you, unfortunately this isn’t it. But, for $30, you can’t have everything.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Major League Baseball 2K5
    This is the first baseball release in years that smartly walks the line between reality and fantasy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trauma Center: Under the Knife
    While Doogie Howser may have a better chance of returning to television than you have in learning any real medical knowledge from Trauma Center, the frenzied pace and slick controls easily make this one of the most “infectious” DS games yet released.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004
    From the moment DMX's "Party Up" plays in the background, you'll realize this is not your father's golf game. The action is fast, the commentary is rife with dry humor, and the desire to personalize your character is too good to pass up.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia
    Those that have yet to exceed level 40 and undertake some of the main game’s tougher challenges are probably unprepared for the trials this expansion pack has to offer and will likely find them frustrating and unrewarding. For those prepared to throw down the gauntlet, though, there’s a lot of fun content and gorgeous new areas to be discovered.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
    Firmly establishes Mario as an RPG force. The game is a stylish, accessible game for RPG veterans and newcomers of all ages, and shouldn't be missed by fans of Mario, RPGs, or just great games.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
    At $20 less than most PSP games, there isn't a better value on the platform. Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X does the series proud.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wave Race: Blue Storm
    if you're willing to take the time to get over the initial awkwardness of steering, you're in for one of the freshest and most rewarding water racing experiences since the original "Wave Race."
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Virtua Tennis: World Tour
    Even by today's standards, it's a near-perfect sports game for handheld consumption.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Titan Quest
    Can something be entirely derivative and almost great? Why not! Titan Quest does for action-RPGs what "Serious Sam" did for shooters and offers something enjoyable to mouse-poke-poke-poke until Blizzard gets off its collective derriere and dishes up a proper sequel.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Maximo vs Army of Zin
    A challenging, yet rewarding experience that encourages players to explore every nook and cranny. New jacks might want to step back, but seasoned pros will find plenty of challenge.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
    It’s definitely a flawed game. But the experience overall looks so good, and blowing stuff up feel so good, that we just can’t help but recommend it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jak II
    It's remarkable how skillfully so many different ideas are blended together into one game. It's equally impressive that it looks and sounds great, has no noticeable load time, tells a decent story, and doesn't saddle the player with restrictions on where to go and what to do.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Mark of Kri
    A game that looks like it came from a major animation studio. The fluid movement in this game is no less impressive.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Underground
    The new single-player mode may alter the experience for some, but the core gameplay still offers endless replay value if you just want to skate around while listening to an eclectic mix of punk, rock, and hip-hop.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Area 51
    While there are problems--too cutscene-heavy, some lame objectives, and the fact that there are infinitely more zombies than little green men--Area 51 is more than enough to make a believer out of you.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Robocalypse
    Robocalypse is easily one of the best portable strategy games out there. It’s fun, has a nice sense of humor, and the simplified control scheme works well overall. If you can find friends with the game, you can battle in four-player action fests.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories
    It’s been said that tactical RPGs are similar to recreational drugs. If that’s the case then Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories is definitely not a gateway drug. The gameplay is almost too complex and deep for newcomers. However, if you’re already addicted to this genre or are interested in it then this game will keep you hooked for a long, long time.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mega Man Anniversary Collection
    For pure dollar value -- 10 total games for $29.99 -- Mega Man Anniversary Collection is a great buy. That is, if you can make your peace with the atrocious button-swapping snafu.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Skullgirls
    In a genre consistently flooded with sequels and rehashes, Skullgirls is definitely a breath of fresh air. Reverge Labs has listened closely to fans of the game as well as the fighting game community, and has been noticeably meticulous of the development of this game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    F-Zero GP Legend
    While the underlying gameplay of F-Zero GP Legend hasn't changed much since 1991, it's still good enough to make it one of the best racers on the GBA. Its multiple modes and bite-sized action make it ideal for the portable environment.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Worms 3D
    The gameplay is as entertaining as ever, and the fun, 3-D graphics give it an extra charge of humor and strategy.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Deathrow
    Not since "Ullamalitzli," the ancient Aztec game where the losers were beheaded has violent sports been so much fun.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
    Comparisons to the Super Smash Bros. series are apt, but PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale stands on its own. If you're looking for a rich single-player experience that brings together all your favorite PlayStation characters into one ultimate story, this isn't your game. It is very evident that much of the focus went into character combat design for the explicit purpose of a deep online community and that's where PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale excels.
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