Game Revolution's Scores

  • Games
For 5,157 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 30% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 66% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 7.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Risk of Rain 2
Lowest review score: 0 Ju-on: The Grudge
Score distribution:
5162 game reviews
    • 54 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    The controls here are totally unsatisfying. Tack on narrow-minded gameplay and dim graphics and you've got a game that dies quite easily, actually.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    The level design and flow of the game grows tiring quickly. Perhaps if Minority Report the game had better matched the movie, the final product would be more fun and interesting.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It's essentially a pre-chewed bone that has long since been digested by most fans. So come on Capcom - throw us fans a new bone and stop repackaging your hits over and over again.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Of course if you get tired of the Punch button, you can also hit Jump, Kick, or Throw, but you don't really need to. Even "Streets of Rage" required a little more strategy than that.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Too Damn Repetitive. But at least you get to kill bad guys, and lots of 'em.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A good fighting game with a great gore factor.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    It adheres to dated, formulaic gameplay far too much and is over quickly. But I grew up on this game, and if you did too, you will likely have some fun with this as a rental.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It would have worked better had the game allowed you to switch from any of these game styles at will. I think that was the original idea, but sadly it all turns out overly scripted and directed.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Its combination of great gameplay mechanics and simply astounding graphics easily outweigh its faults. Trust me, you will see the light.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The sense of being Samus is really found in the details. With just the right flash of light or glare against the visor, a thin, hazy reflection of Samus can be seen against the inner glass. It's quite cool... A fantastic, top-notch effort.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    While the control limitations and simple combos will have you weary of the single-player modes in a couple days, the never-ending blood and neat three stance system will make kicking your friends' asses all the more enjoyable.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    Any kid will be happier with a weighty MIT textbook that they won't immediately understand than this deadweight of a fighting design game that no one will EVER understand.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's gonna be a short battle, so let's try to have a little fun before it's over.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's not quite as pretty as GameCube's "RE," is flawed by the two-character gimmick and still features a screwy inventory system.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A solid game and a good Adventure/RPG in the style of "Deus Ex" or "System Shock 2." Like those games, its real strengths lie in allowing multiple styles of play and multiple solutions to problems.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    A weak fighting system and more disappointments than Mike Tyson lead to one of the worst brawlers I've seen in a while.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Its unwavering adherence to tactical gameplay will exclude a number of quick twitch gamers, but for those with a little patience, this is a solid, engrossing port.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    What it lacks in depth and customization it pays back in spades with intense action sequences and a breathtaking level of destruction and interactivity.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Does an excellent job on the ice, providing the best all around control that I've ever seen. Good physics and a solid presentation add to the show.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Nothing to get excited over.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Long enough for some serious sessions of sordid slaughter, and if you don't take plot too seriously and don't mind some repetition with your ultra-violence, then it's worth your money.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    If you already have some of these games, I'd advise just blowing the dust off the old Genesis, because there isn't enough good extra stuff here.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It never really crosses the threshold to thrilling gameplay and an absent replay doesn't help, but it does kick up a lot of dirt and will leave racing fans satisfied.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If Taldren could take care of the unwieldy camera and add a little more Star Trek weirdness, Starfleet Command might truly take Trek games where they’ve never gone before: into 'A' range.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A more deeply developed plot and some tweaks to the control would have given more heart to this tin man.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Those who have played MGS 2 should treat this much in the same way as buying a DVD, only to find out a year later that they've released a double-extra-special collector's edition.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Just don't expect anything new. Like the myths themselves, AoM's gameplay has been passed down from generation to generation for many, many years.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    This be a game for the little Treasure Planet fanatic, but the veteran captains might be findin' it too small a vessel to chase.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The depth of this game is unparalleled; there are hordes of side quests and missions and cool little easter eggs. You need to follow the main story in order to open up the whole city and gain access to property acquisition, but you can still spend hours just wandering around getting into trouble.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Great storytelling combined with a variety of gameplay elements keep things interesting, though are certainly a few pebbles this grasshopper fails to snatch.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Decent graphics and gameplay aside, it just isn't terribly fun, and we've already seen a lot of these gameplay ideas in better games like the "SSX" series.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Still funky and fun, but not altogether fresh anymore. It almost feels too soon of a release after "Konamix" earlier this year.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Filled to the brim with equally good and frustrating bits, this War turns out just like any other.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Although it has some technical issues and has some dated gameplay features, Suikoden III's enormous breadth, creative triptych storytelling approach and monstrous character list give it a distinct edge.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Great looking zombie-splattering will have the girls and other casual observers fighting for control of your lightgun, but real gamers will chew quickly through this light zombie snack.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Has the core of great puzzle game, from the range of game modes to the interesting characters. Unfortunately, the sluggish if workable controls put a damper on the overall feel.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The end-all-be-all of skating games. Highly recommended, but also highly difficult.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    This seems to be pointed directly at the veterans of the series rather than new gamers, and I have serious doubts that anyone who hasn't played the earlier versions will stand much of a chance at making it through this one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's fun to learn the patterns and hone in on that perfect game, though the limited gameplay and the shortness of the actual experience make it well suited for a rental.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the game's delivery is the sound, which is some of the best ever.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Really meant for four players and is simply a game you either love or hate.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    A well-integrated story and a nice selection of characters help the cause, but the overly simple gameplay and poor character balance steal away some of its powers.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    True tycoons out there needn't waste their money. You've been on this ride before.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Things have definitely improved and the dramatic graphics will certainly capture your eye, but when it comes right down to it, this game embraces more classic gameplay devices than it probably should.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The major fault of Silent Scope 3 is that it's more of the same, just memory and repetition.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Great action and great weapons carry this game far.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Simple controls and decent graphics help, but the limited gameplay makes Next Dimension a rental rather than a buy.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    A game's strength is not found in its replays nor its deck editing. It's found in its gameplay, which is precisely where Evolution Skateboarding falters.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Despite its random flaws, the game's gorgeous graphics, solid gameplay and top-notch Franchise mode make it an easy choice for the discerning Xbox baller.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Is it better than NBA 2K3? Well, no, not really, though some of you will find the faster-paced gameplay to be more enticing, and even doubters should check it out for the Freestyle control alone.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Despite its random flaws, the game's gorgeous graphics, solid gameplay and top-notch Franchise mode make it an easy All-Star.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Is it better than NBA 2K3? Well, no, not really, though some of you will find the faster-paced gameplay to be more enticing, and even doubters should check it out for the Freestyle control alone.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    If you can overlook the fact that the developers don't love Godzilla as much as you do, then you can easily spend several enjoyable hours with Godzilla:DAMM.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Instead of an outstanding title, all we're left with is an average game highlighted by one outstanding feature.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The best arcade racer to hit the PS2. With it's combination of really fun gameplay, good delivery, terrific tracks and robust modes, this is definitely worthy of gracing the collection of any console racing fan.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Meets my expectations with beautiful animations, well-written enemy AI, and a shorter but still engaging single player mission.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This version isn't quite as intriguing as the conflict on the Xbox thanks to the shoddier look and only two-player multiplayer.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Despite its flaws, it certainly puts up a good fight...though I'm sure you'll find it to be just another mission among the many you've completed before.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Join me as I pour my cheap beer all over this game. Though a few nice tweaks put it on the right street, it's still going the wrong direction thanks to bad gameplay mechanics, awful graphics and sluggish control.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There's not much to complain about, but also little to laud.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    An outstanding platformer. It looks sharp, it's easy to pick up and it's a lot of fun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Unreal Championship is like a well-worn pair of sneakers that you threw in the wash - underneath the fresh polish is a comfortable fit, but it's just the same old pair of shoes. Lucky for us, these shoes still fit.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Anybody who has experience with platform games will beat Rayman: Arena like a redheaded stepchild. So, it can be inferred that the game is probably not meant for experienced platformers.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Its varied attacks and dreamy underpinnings could prove as a bridge for the younger gamer looking to one day embroil himself in harder, more difficult quests.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    The Dreamcast fishing games came out much better, odd as it may sound, especially with the fishing controller and the native Naomi code instead of this haphazard port job.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Summoner 2 is to the original Summoner what a case of shower grout is to a clogged drainpipe full of hair.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Another solid expansion which relies on adding depth and fun rather than tons of goodies.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Despite some outstanding graphics and gameplay that recalls the best of Zelda, the story disappoints and multiple facets of the action fail to reach their full potential.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    The fact that so little has changed combined with the weak GC-ism either suggests that Capcom thinks GC owners are mental invalids, or that Capcom doesn't think much about GC owners at all.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    A poor excuse for a kart racer, and a poor excuse for a game. Everything else seems so much sweeter in comparison. A good punch to the face would be like candy to me.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While NHL Hitz is definitely an easy game to pick up and play, the simplicity also makes for a game with a limited interest factor. After a few hours of checking and one-timers, it starts to get a bit dull.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    A great animated cartoon cleverly disguised as a rather lame Playstation 2 game. Great presentation is wasted on forgettable gameplay.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Boasts probably the most talented pool of voice actors ever collected for a video game, from several star-studded notables to Disney's fantastic stable of character actors. These voices vividly bring the characters to life.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Offers great production softened by gameplay more derivative than a cloned ear, and will have lasting appeal really only to most hardcore racers.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It's a breath of fresh air to have a nonviolent place you can bring kids to without any misgivings. Maybe they'll learn about the importance of debt reduction as well.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    A clever offshoot of the "Tetris" formula, but winds up rather overcooked.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    This is a whole new level of online first-person fragging, and though it's not without its missteps, it's about as close to the front lines as you're gonna get while staring at your monitor....A very, very compelling game.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    If the dinos don't kill you, our weapon system might.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The tough control won't convert the blasphemers and the look needs a facelift, but the action, longevity, depth and style still make this the Liege Lord of mech games on the Playstation and Playstation 2.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    An A-list, big budget, mass market, entry level MMORPG. It's simply terrific for a while, and the easiest-to-play massively multiplayer game so far.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's always just race after race after race with same amount of cash and the same prizes without any incentive outside of buying a new car or tuning the existing one. Frankly, it gets dull.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Though the gameplay, levels and story are exactly the same across all three platforms, the PS2 version is the worst of the lot due to the choppy graphics and limited multiplayer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Syberia will return as much as you are willing to invest.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Possibly the most misleading title of all time, since this game hasn't evolved at all.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    It's a shame that some poor game design choices mar an otherwise pretty game, one with potential and one that they clearly spent a lot of time on.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Simply a subpar port of a pretty good PC strategy game. The difficult controls coupled with the difficult gameplay lead to a game that's just too difficult for most console gamers, and not in a good way.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Solid gameplay with plenty of new improvements make Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny another fine blade.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Mafia takes the idea of the bustling city to a new, incredibly ambitious level with an awe-inspiring sense of detail and forethought. Without a doubt, the game is gorgeous.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The headset works well, the gameplay is fairly solid and the online teamwork can be addicting. Just make sure your wallet can absorb the punishment, recruit.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    But while exercising my stealth skills can be fun in the myriad of mazes the Nazis have set for me, my inability to fight back and incessant item hunting have driven me quite mad. Yes, quite.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    While this isn't an altogether epic quest or a ballyhooed Second Coming of Mario, it is simply a very fun game with ample difficulty in the right places, and that special elfin magic that keeps you playing long into the night.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The single-player game is still merely a fair distraction, but the dozen mini-games will keep you and your friends glued to the couch for hours.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Ain't half bad. Soccer Slam scores a goal for anyone looking for some lighthearted action
    • 92 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Overwhelmingly good. This game is one of the finest gridiron products on the market with great gameplay, smooth graphics and options that would take all day to describe. While perhaps not a perfect football game (if there is such a thing), NFL 2K3 definitely raises the bar.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Someone had a good idea and great reference material, but the end product is repetitive and lackluster.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    While playing offense is very easy, playing defense will have you mashing your cleats into the turf out of frustration.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The skimpy single player game, the lack of an internal matchmaker, the clean but very simple graphics and the inability to save your game make Moonbase Commander feel more like a hobby than a commercial product. That doesn't mean it's not fun.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    A crummy engine, weak graphics and waaaay more style than substance leads to a highlight reel gimmick that only Daryl Dawkins could enjoy.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Overwhelmingly good. This game is one of the finest gridiron products on the market with great gameplay, smooth graphics and options that would take all day to describe. While perhaps not a perfect football game (if there is such a thing), NFL 2K3 definitely raises the bar.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The updated engine and trick system make for plenty of fun, but the irritating level setup will make all but the burliest riders drop their controllers in annoyance. However, this game is on the right track.

Top Trailers