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For 7,736 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 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Lowest review score: 1 Legends of Wrestling II
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,808 out of 7736
  2. Mixed: 2,570 out of 7736
  3. Negative: 358 out of 7736
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Halo: Combat Evolved
    Just a fantastic console game that is late to the PC party. [Dec 2003, p.178]
    • 60 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015
    Magic 2015 – Duels of the Planeswalkers is possibly the best of the series, and an excellent option for gamers that might be interested in learning how to play Magic: The Gathering.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow
    The only time I felt that the downgraded graphics were really an issue was when I was using night vision in the PS2 multiplayer - everything looked so muddy that it was almost useless. [Aug 2004, p.92]
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: Metallica
    While I knew I’d love playing the songs off the first four albums, the rest of the soundtrack definitely matches the intensity of the vintage stuff.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Call of Duty 3
    If you own both an Xbox 360 and a PS3, choosing which version of this accomplished WWII shooter to buy comes down to how much you like or dislike the motion-sensing elements.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    City of Villains
    This is by far the most extensive character customization available in any MMO I've encountered. [Jan 2006, p.153]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Crimson Alliance
    Every aspect of Crimson Alliance works together to engineer a fun cooperative hack n' slash. From the quick and easy inventory to the excellently designed levels and rewarding combat, this is the downloadable game to play with friends this season.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Project 8
    If you like the Tony Hawk titles like I do, you will find Project 8 to be both a challening and entertaining addition to the series. [Jan 2007, p.99]
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 2005
    Madden has a knack of making quantum leaps with each successive title. This new edition, however, breaks the streak. [Sept 2004, p.101]
    • 75 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    EA Sports UFC 3
    By building on its already strong foundation and adding meaningful new gameplay and modes, UFC 3 delivers a terrific MMA experience from top to bottom. Whether you want to play against a friend in a single bout or develop a fighter from local favorite to greatest all time, UFC 3 allows you to live out the fantasy of stepping into the Octagon like never before.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 11
    Madden NFL 11 is a clear step forward for the franchise, but as fun as the additions are, the fact that some of its glaring mistakes remain is like getting a new stud quarterback even though the offensive line still needs an upgrade. You're going to score, but you're still a team with weaknesses.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Golf Club 2
    I expected The Golf Club 2 to be better than the first in every way given the new career setup and golf societies, but I was surprised the addition of the swing tempo gameplay is what gives this title a lasting structure. This, combined with the course creator, make the game indispensable for any golf fan. You'll be seeing those missed putts in your dreams and savoring every chip-in birdie.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 11
    Madden NFL 11 is a clear step forward for the franchise, but as fun as the additions are, the fact that some of its glaring mistakes remain is like getting a new stud quarterback even though the offensive line still needs an upgrade. You're going to score, but you're still a team with weaknesses.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Grandia III
    Grandia III's beauty never ceases to amaze, but above all, this game just grips you with its winsome storytelling. [Mar 2006, p.104]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
    I've always been a fan of games that emphasize exploration and freedom, and that's what Minecraft is at its core. I absolutely love the feeling I get from scaling a blocky mountain and seeing a wide-open expanse of pure possibility in the distance. It was revelatory when it was released on PC, and Xbox 360 players now have a chance to experience all the wonder that Minecraft offers.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Napoleon: Total War
    Napoleon: Total War may not rewrite history, but its subtle gameplay refinements, tactical variety, and new multiplayer campaign do more than enough to offset the litany of legacy issues hindering this otherwise impressive strategy game.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Half-Life 2: Episode One
    The first episodic content Valve delivers just about exactly what I expected from it: more Half-Life 2. [Aug 2006, p.88]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Test Drive
    A ton of fun. [July 2002, p.88]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet PS Vita
    While LittleBigPlanet has clearly settled into a comfortable groove, it's still one of the best pure platformers on the market. LittleBigPlanet PS Vita is another stellar entry on Sackboy's impressive resume.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
    An odd proposition. It straddles the line between being a standalone experience and a demo of its big brother, Dead Rising 2. The fact that it does both things so effectively is one of the bigger surprises of the year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Trine 2
    By adding in well-implemented online cooperative options to join the equally viable local multiplayer, Frozenbyte gives players the feature most requested after the original game's release, and every other element of the franchise moves forward in meaningful ways
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Spore
    Even after years of hype and seemingly impossible promises, Spore is astounding in scope and execution. The creation tools are amazing, the interface is brilliant, and the game’s ability to harness player creativity is unparalleled. The mechanics of the individual phases can make the moment-to-moment interaction with the game feel shallow, but the experience as a whole is thought-provoking and – most importantly – genuinely entertaining.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Fuser
    By affording you such command of a terrific catalogue of diverse hits and certifiable classics, Fuser allows you to aptly fulfill the DJ fantasy better than ever before, without the need for clunky peripherals you’ll only use for one game. Though I poured hours into the experience, I still feel like I have so many corners and interactions to explore within the library of available tracks. Fuser transcends musical genres to deliver a magical and intuitive music creation toolset within the framework of a game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Trine 2
    By adding in well-implemented online cooperative options to join the equally viable local multiplayer, Frozenbyte gives players the feature most requested after the original game's release, and every other element of the franchise moves forward in meaningful ways
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
    When it all clicks, Final Fantasy Tactics A2 is a well-oiled adventure combining good design and fun gameplay that any strategy/RPG fan will appreciate. [July 2008, p.94]
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed: Revelations
    A number of new features have been attempted to make Revelations feel new and different from its predecessors. In that quest for broader variety and a unique identity from the earlier games, Revelations makes some missteps that are hard to ignore. However, the game offers more of what has been great about the franchise, and that should be enough to bring most fans to the table, even if it a poor starting point for new players.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 2004
    While it has done a really good job of making NCAA its own brand of football, I feel like this franchise continues to be like college football is in real life - very entertaining, but ultimately a prologue for the pros. [July 2003, p.102]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed: Revelations
    A number of new features have been attempted to make Revelations feel new and different from its predecessors. In that quest for broader variety and a unique identity from the earlier games, Revelations makes some missteps that are hard to ignore. However, the game offers more of what has been great about the franchise, and that should be enough to bring most fans to the table, even if it a poor starting point for new players.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
    I am utterly delighted by Legacy of the Dark Knight. Its story is charming and effective, its combat is engaging, and its open world is top-notch. It's a no-holds-barred approach to the revered character, and though there are spots where the execution could have been better, TT Games included everything I could have asked for in one wholly entertaining package. The Dark Knight has a storied legacy, and this adventure does it justice.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
    I don’t know that you can consider yourself a successful puzzle game if you don’t hit at least some confusing barriers that feel impassable. Finally overcoming those hurdles is what makes the genre so compelling, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes finds that successful balance of making you feel smart more often than it makes you feel dumb. Couple that with a mystery worth unraveling, fourth-wall-breaking commentary, and unexpected reality-bending moments sending you to bizarre places, and you are left with a fantastic puzzle game that I already wish I could play again for the first time.
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