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For 7,734 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: 4,806 out of 7734
  2. Mixed: 2,570 out of 7734
  3. Negative: 358 out of 7734
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sonic Mega Collection Plus
    If you grew up with these games, they're still a joy to play. New converts t the Sonic fold will get a great introduction to the 'hog's history. [Dec 2004, p.168]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
    Filled with amazing battles and worthy strategy, and anchored by strong gameplay. [Dec 2004, p.166]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Director's Cut
    One of the best survival horror games to come out in ages. [Dec 2004, p.181]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Incredibles
    I might have recommended this simplistic formula for younger gamers except for the fact that encounters with Omnidroid are some of the most tedious and unforgiving bouts I've ever fought. [Jan 2005, p.118]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Incredibles
    I might have recommended this simplistic formula for younger gamers except for the fact that encounters with Omnidroid are some of the most tedious and unforgiving bouts I've ever fought. [Jan 2005, p.118]
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Incredibles
    I might have recommended this simplistic formula for younger gamers except for the fact that encounters with Omnidroid are some of the most tedious and unforgiving bouts I've ever fought. [Jan 2005, p.118]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
    The core gameplay is simply tired. Jumping around collecting random doodads is just old - it's time to move on to new objectives in platformers. [Dec 2004, p.167]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
    The core gameplay is simply tired. Jumping around collecting random doodads is just old - it's time to move on to new objectives in platformers. [Dec 2004, p.167]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Bard's Tale
    Though sub-par action and cheap deaths are endemic to the Bard's quest, this title made me feel like I was taking part in a real fantasy adventure teh way few others have over the years. [Dec 2004, p.167]
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    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    San Andreas breaks the video game mold and emerges as something far greater. This is more than a game. This is entertainment at its best. [Dec 2004, p.170]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
    You will find yourself delving deeper into the seedy underbelly of amusement than you ever thought possible. [Dec 2004, p.188]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed
    Outer space in a galaxy far, far away is simply gorgeous. Plus, the skill-based ship-to-ship combat is a breath of fresh air for the MMO scene. [Jan 2005, p.143]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Taiko Drum Master
    This has a great song list and gives you what a good music title should: a taste of what it's like to play the instrument in real life. [Dec 2004, p.177]
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Nightmare of Druaga
    So many other titles offer a richer, more fulfilling experience that it's hard to imagine why someone would want to tackle this anachronism. [Nov 2004, p.156]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster Coliseum
    There is some decent music and graphics that don't make me want to die. I guess that's the highest recommendation I can offer on this one. [Jan 2005, p.125]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto
    It's ultimately only a bare-bones reminder of a much greater work of art. [Jan 2005, p.148]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive Ultimate
    Like the name implies, this is the ultimate entry in the DOA series, and a must-have for fighting game fans ready to test their skills online. [Dec 2004, p.182]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Bard's Tale
    Though sub-par action and cheap deaths are endemic to the Bard's quest, this title made me feel like I was taking part in a real fantasy adventure teh way few others have over the years. [Dec 2004, p.167]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
    Through relentless intensity and hair-raising gameplay, Ace Combat 5 electrifies the digital skies and soars as one of the most exhilarating experiences in all of gaming. [Dec 2004, p.172]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    OutRun2
    While OutRun 2 has some moments (when the Viagra takes hold) where it's "still got it," the game is pretty much past its prime. [Dec 2004, p.183]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Outlaw Golf 2
    The humor is certainly there, but Hypnotix really needs to get the polish onto this simulation before people will revere its hilarity. [Oct 2004, p.125]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors
    I found myself frequently resisting the urge to throw down my controller in frustration. This wasn't my cup of tea, but I can't help but admire its dramatic artistic sheen. [Oct 2004, p.140]
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
    Cartoon monkeys are cool. This game is not. [Jan 2005, p.125]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Tron 2.0: Killer App
    Several things work as they should, but much of the game is chock full of frustration, and the whole thing ends up feeling like a string of tired minigames. [Nov 2004, p.170]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Scaler
    Wow, generic platform games have reached a new pinnacle of dull and cliche. [Feb 2005, p.113]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Neo Contra
    I'd estimate that Reiner and I completed the four main missions and fifth bonus mission on normal difficulty in about three or four hours. [Nov 2004, p.152]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Time Crisis: Crisis Zone
    Sure, simplistic blasitng is fun for a while, but there is no variation to the gameplay, and the bonus modes aren't different enough from Story mode to be worth playing. [Nov 2004, p.158]
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    • 47 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus
    There are even a few lame vehicular bonus stages thrown in for good measure, but none of the various stage types offer anything close to depth or originality. [Nov 2004, p.145]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django
    Its gimmick doesn't overcome its bland gameplay. [Dec 2004, p.190]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Men of Valor
    The game combines the moral questions of Vietnam the best it can, but I don't think that kids who have played shooters for most of their lives are going to be doing any soul searching about whether to shoot something or not - innocent villager or otherwise. [Nov 2004, p.162]
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