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For 7,739 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Lowest review score: 1 Legends of Wrestling II
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,810 out of 7739
  2. Mixed: 2,570 out of 7739
  3. Negative: 359 out of 7739
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Immortals of Aveum
    Immortals of Aveum is a great first outing, mixing the fantasy genre’s vibes, storytelling, and world exploration with the gunplay of a modern shooter. Its magic action almost always feels great, except when the game’s performance turns a fun explosion of magic and colors into a muddy mess. The story, which took me 16 hours to get through, is predictable but competent enough to get Jak to the next set piece, and there’s plenty left to explore and accomplish after rolling credits that I’m excited to check out. Ascendant made a good call emphasizing exploration and combative puzzle-solving just as much as its first-person action, and Immortals of Aveum is proof this genre still has a lot of room to grow outside of the usual, expected releases.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unravel Two
    With thoughtful gameplay, seamless co-op, a breezy campaign, and challenges geared towards gameplay masters, Unravel Two delivers a strong platforming experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you want a unique side-scroller to play alone or a teamwork-emphasizing experience to play with a friend, this is worth a look.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age
    A pure strategy game, I loved the combat's flank system, where you receive a semi-random amount of command points to spend on actions per flank. [Feb 2005, p.125]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MotoGP
    Cyclophiles are really going to get into this game, while the rest of us will nod and smile without truly ever getting it. [July 2002, p.88]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hitman 2
    Like Agent 47 himself, Hitman 2 doesn’t take a lot of chances – instead it continues honing its underlying formula to a deadly precision. A part of me still longs for the smaller and more digestible maps of the older games, but I can’t argue with IO’s execution here – the levels, and memorable assassination opportunities they hold, are worth the investment.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter won’t challenge your brain like it will challenge your daring, but it offers up plenty of thrills and tells a crafty story that fans of dark fantasy and pulp horror won’t want to miss.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier Episode 2: Ties That Bind Part Two
    Everything leads up to a hell of a cliffhanger, making me intrigued to see what happens next. I just hope Telltale doesn't disappoint with its result, as in the past some of the cliffhangers have had unsatisfying resolutions, not altering the story as much as I expected. While some things remain predictable, like needing to constantly look for resources or evil people showing up at the worst times, Telltale does a good job with its reveals and twists. As long as they continue to lead to interesting places, I'm on board for the rest of season three.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Underground 2
    Just about everything in this game is better, except for the cumbersome overworld. If you can overlook this one shortcoming, there is a lot to like in Underground 2, I just had a hard time getting over this one, rather large, hurdle. [Dec 2004, p.162]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WordJong
    It's a very addicting puzler that rewards you for strategy as well as your vocabulary. [Dec 2007, p.157]
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIII-2
    Progression is player-driven, combat is even more entertaining, and an array of other adjustments makes it one of my favorite RPGs from a mechanical perspective. I just want all of that integrated with a story that isn't laughable and borderline insulting, and that's where Final Fantasy XIII-2 falters. [Feb 2012, p.88]
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda
    From beginning to end, it’s an entertaining mix of bracing combat, polished platforming, and a good dollop of humor.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unravel Two
    With thoughtful gameplay, seamless co-op, a breezy campaign, and challenges geared towards gameplay masters, Unravel Two delivers a strong platforming experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you want a unique side-scroller to play alone or a teamwork-emphasizing experience to play with a friend, this is worth a look.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hot Wheels Unleashed
    In its best moments, Hot Wheels Unleashed feels like a rollercoaster, albeit with a greater ability to steer the action. These are the Hot Wheels tracks you dreamed of zipping through when you were a kid, ramping off buildings, or accelerating through your home’s air ducts. The breakneck speeds and delightfully silly tracks don’t make this incredibly sophisticated, but it’s one of the more amusing racers to hit the starting line in some time.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
    A clever blend of tactics and RPG conventions. [July 2009, p.90]
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kessen II
    When it came down to it, I began to wonder if all the info and options available to me made a difference in the outcome of the battles at all. Definitely play Kessen II to blow up guys with meteor showers; just don't expect to do everything with your new abilities.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just Cause 3
    Players may find their enthusiasm flagging at times, but it’s hard not to cackle with glee after watching yet another base bloom into a fiery blossom.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disney Guilty Party
    If you're a fan of board games or enjoy gathering people around the TV to play together, Guilty Party will have you scouring for evidence and unmasking crooks for weeks. [Sept 200, p.94]
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIII-2
    Progression is player-driven, combat is even more entertaining, and an array of other adjustments makes it one of my favorite RPGs from a mechanical perspective. I just want all of that integrated with a story that isn't laughable and borderline insulting, and that's where Final Fantasy XIII-2 falters. [Feb 2012, p.88]
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unravel Two
    With thoughtful gameplay, seamless co-op, a breezy campaign, and challenges geared towards gameplay masters, Unravel Two delivers a strong platforming experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you want a unique side-scroller to play alone or a teamwork-emphasizing experience to play with a friend, this is worth a look.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis
    Tabel Tennis is sheer, simple fun, and might well be the killer party game that Xbox 360 owners have been waiting for. [July 2006, p.107]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode I: It's About Time
    Despite its clunky interface and short length, Telltale's first episode of Back to the Future: The Game provides a steady stream of delights thanks to its charming story and eccentric cast.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Aces
    Aces delivers as a competent arcade tennis game, and the new mechanics are fun and important enough that I would be surprised to see them removed in a future Mario Tennis. The difficulty spikes in the campaign are frustrating, but not impossible to overcome. Leveling Mario even as you fail makes the losses sting less (though I would have killed for a quick retry option) and I was always eager to see what I would be doing next.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Half-Minute Hero
    Half Minute Hero doesn't attempt to deliver a full RPG experience, but fans of the genre will appreciate its sense of humor and the developer’s obvious appreciation of the games it parodies.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bravely Default II
    Bravely Default II succeeds at delivering what it’s best at: offering a taste of the past with the emphasis on creative class combinations, hordes of foes, and big boss battles. Bravely Default II deftly harnesses some of the ancient enchantment of classic grind-and-go console RPGs – but don’t expect anything beyond that.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
    Into the Nexus’ gameplay holds true to what we’ve known and enjoyed for over a decade. Should we be demanding bigger and better things? Maybe, but there’s something about this formula that just works. I walked away from it hungry for more.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Phantasy Star Collection
    Much like "Tetris," this game has unrivaled depth. Just getting through all of them will consume hundreds of hours. [Feb 2003, p.108]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Egg Mania
    Breathes new life into the formula with some platform-inspired madness. [Oct 2002, p.94]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Battlefront
    This is one of those games that is successful in the delivering of instant action, but doesn't offer up much in terms of depth. If you thrive off the online deathmatch scene, you'll fall head over heels in love with Battlefront. [Oct 2004, p.121]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
    If you're a patient soul (there is a high frustration factor here), the strategy of Hitman 2 is very rewarding, and it fills a unique niche on GameCube. [July 2003, p.111]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lichdom: Battlemage
    Lichdom: Battlemage is an interesting and enjoyable take on first-person fantasy with lots of customization to dive into. I’m hoping this initial effort leads to an even more polished sequel for Xaviant down the line.
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