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For 5,157 reviews, this publication has graded:
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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:
  1. Positive: 2,618 out of 5157
  2. Mixed: 1,673 out of 5157
  3. Negative: 866 out of 5157
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Rocket Knight
    A game like this is exactly what I wanted in the classic remake trend. Sure, it doesn't bring much that's new, but it does expand on all that makes this genre great and, even better, it brings back the memories of great games from years past.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse - Episode 3: They Stole Max's Brain!
    While I certainly cannot say They Stole Max's Brain! is a long ride, since it clocks in at around two hours, give or take, it's very well-paced and enjoyable. The cliffhanger at the end of the episode gives way to what I can consider one of the more bizarre closers for a Sam & Max game... and that's saying a lot.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Alice: Madness Returns
    The overall quality of Alice: Madness Returns is high, despite it feeling rushed. The qualities that made American McGee's Alice so enjoyable-the gory hack-'n'-slash combat, the gorgeous design, the rich dialogue, the menacing mood-are present and abundant.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 2002
    Encompasses just about everything a pigskin fan could want in a football game, from the outstanding presentation to the solid mechanics. Though it isn't perfect, it's very good.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero
    I've already spent more time with Guitar Hero than just about anything this season, and it's as entertaining as it was the first day. Harmonix has created a game that’s addictive, tougher than John Wayne's sinew and, to be frank, simply rocks.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Iron Brigade
    One hell of a game. There are tons of loot options and load-outs to try in missions that freely allow you to mix and match strategies to your liking. It's a huge amount of fun to bring friends over to your game in order to go for just another gold medal. The extensive stat tracking will have you coming back repeatedly.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero II
    Here's an analogy. Your 360 before Guitar Hero 2 is like an innocent Catholic schoolgirl who has never heard an electric guitar before in her life and who probably thinks the Captain and Tennille is pretty heavy. Your 360 after Guitar Hero 2 is the headless yet paradoxically headbanging body of that schoolgirl after her mind was literally blown away at the loudest rock concert in hell. So there’s only one question you gotta ask yourself: Cash or credit, bro?
    • 92 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
    In almost all ways, The Age of Kings expands and nearly perfects the already proven AOE formula. A few remaining AI and path-finding glitches are a bother, but overall there are very, very few things that one can fault AOE 2 for. This is easily the best RTS game to come out this year, far surpassing the original, and destined to immensely entertain eager RTS fans for a very long time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse - Episode 2: The Tomb of Sammun-Mak
    Even if you are just slightly into adventure games, The Tomb of Sammun-Mak is sure to entertain, both creatively and comically for an extremely affordable price.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Descent 3
    This is one of the very best games I’ve played in years, and an instant recommendation for anyone who has ever fondled a joystick or stroked a mouse. Just remember to come up for air though, there is such a thing as dying of starvation or thirst. So get a glass, a plate, and an i.v. drip.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
    Arguably the best in the series. Better sneaking mechanic, one of the best cover systems ever, and pacing on a level unlike anything you've experienced in a stealth game, all while keeping it accessible to new players.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    God of War
    A movie-quality brawler.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    FreeSpace 2
    The new ships, new weapons (such as the extraordinarily nasty TAG missile...you'll see), the unbelievably large cap ships, and just the sheer joy of playing this title makes it an easy pick for space combat sim of the year.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Crysis
    If you want a game with fast action, huge scale, stunning graphics, and intelligent gameplay, then Crysis is for you.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode I: It's About Time
    It's about freaking time we got to see a decent attempt at a game based on Back to the Future.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed II
    Assassin's Creed was easily one of my favorite games of the last decade, and I love the sequel even more. It has managed to improve on almost every aspect of the game, despite missing a couple of obvious and unfortunate mistakes. This side trip to Italy is a truly fantastic vacation and worth every dollar, euro, or gold Florin.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode I: It's About Time
    It's About Time sure lives up to its name. It's about freaking time we got to see a decent attempt at a game based on Back to the Future.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Ground Control
    From its amazing level of detail to its fantastic game engine, this is one that fans of strategy should not miss.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Jak II
    A great storyline, excellent delivery, top-notch voice acting and fun, varied gameplay help Jak II continue Naughty Dog’s tradition of high quality games. It’s simply not to be missed.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
    The long and short of it is that COD4 is both short and long: short in its refreshing single-player campaign, long in its deep multiplayer value. That the shortcomings of each should be the strong points of the other averts disaster on both fronts.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
    The realistic squad based action is handled well and provides a satisfying journey through the nightmare of war.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Mario Kart DS
    It goes the distance with its plentiful single-player content, provides intelligent, affordable local multiplayer and actually lets you race online.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Back to the Future: The Game - Episode IV: Double Visions
    For Back to the Future fans or just adventure game aficionados, Episode Four is amazing. And from the looks of the teaser at the end of this chapter, the next one might just surpass it.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Outland
    Both unique and well-developed and will leave you wanting more. If the seven-hour main campaign isn't enough, you can go back and play any number of Outland's inspirations.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    ESPN NHL Hockey
    If they can just clean up the fighting and add some extra fire to the Franchise, we’ll definitely be seeing this series' “A” game.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
    Really the only problem with Up Your Arsenal is that it doesn't do anything new so much as merely refine the heck out of its past.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Beyond Good & Evil HD
    Beyond Good & Evil gives gamers a timeless cast filled with originality, depth, and memorable lines including the "Chili con carne" battle-cry.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Halo: Combat Evolved
    There are still countless hours of fun to be had with Halo. If you couldn't stomach the control pad and the lack of online support (or Xbox itself) really turned you away from the Xbox version, then this Halo is sure to please.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
    Rockstar deserves props for miraculously cramming this much candy into such a small pouch without ripping a hole in the bottom, and while it doesn’t favorably compare to its older kin, it far outshines other attempts at shrinking GTA.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit
    Best if all, its just fun to play! Need For Speed 3: Hot Pursuit is certainly among the best racing games to hit the market yet.
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    • 71 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
    Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a hearty appetizer for Hundred Heroes. I think Natsume Atari accomplished its mission of giving players a taste of what the world of Hundred Heroes has to offer, and I’ve gotten less enjoyment out of much more expensive games. You can’t ask for much more for a budget title that was created as a stretch goal for a Kickstarter project. However, some players just aren’t going to find enough meat here to pique their interest. The gameplay does get repetitive, and none of the various systems has much depth. If you aren’t interested in Hundred Heroes and don’t find yourself invested in New Neveah and its inhabitants, you might want to skip this one. [Provisional Score = 80]
    • 85 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition
    The good part about being overwhelmed in Planescape: Torment is the sheer amount of quests you can take on without making too much physical progress. You can walk for what would normally take five minutes and stop 10 times along the way and pick up 12 quests. I had picked up 10 quests before I even completed two. It's great that a game like this doesn't feel linear, like its holding your hand.
    • 77 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Sniper Elite 5
    While Sniper Elite 5 introduces a generous amount of game mechanics that are new to the series, they aren’t especially unique when looking at the shooter genre at large. Sure, it’s good that Sniper Elite is now catching up, but it’s still got a ways to go. With that said, it’s a marked improvement over Sniper Elite 4 and fans of the franchise will no doubt find a lot to like here. It’s also on Xbox Game Pass and will be a fine addition to the line-up during a tumultuous time for the service. [Review in Progress]
    • 87 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    Dragon Ball FighterZ
    Dragon Ball FighterZ is an accomplished fighting game with a clear appreciation for its source material, providing frenetic action between larger-than-life characters ripped straight from the anime/manga series. Though its combo system may be simple on the surface, with many of its moves being universal across its characters, there's a great deal of complexity when it comes to successfully breaking out of a combo string, with timing being the key to victory.
    • 76 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    LawBreakers
    This game has found a way to take traditional FPS game modes and deliver them in a way that doesn't feel derivative. For example, Turf War is essentially a capture mode, but points are immediately awarded upon capture rather than your team being given these values over time. This promotes mobility and progression.

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