GameBiz's Scores

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For 494 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 71% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 24% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 WarioWare: Twisted!
Lowest review score: 23 Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 18 out of 494
494 game reviews
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It’s one of the most original, creative and inspired titles out there and even better—-it’s one of those rare videogames that can actually make you laugh out loud.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    You can sum up this game in two words, "Sheer Perfection".
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Simply put, Twisted! is an undeniably brilliant, polished and hugely enjoyable game that should be in every collection, and it stands as an unsurpassable bookend to the GBA era.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    A simple tale, high on adventure but amazingly engrossing that really sucked me in. And a lot of humour as well that had me reminiscing my early "Monkey Island" days (I've seen those skulls before!).
    • 91 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    The most intensive war action first person shooter combat title yet. I have not played a single-player experience that is as immersive and intense as the one in Call of Duty.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a game that sucks you right into the screen, this is it. This is your FPS benchmark, this is the game of the year; this game is the beautiful, imaginative, detailed masterpiece of 2004.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    It's the cream of the crop, it's the Halo, the GTA Vice City and the Half-Life 2 of Nintendo, and it's not to be missed.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    While hardcore FPS fans might be a little put off early with the amount of exploring that has to be done, those prepared to put in some serious hours will be constantly enthralled as the puzzles unravel. A visual and sonic masterpiece, MP is destined to go down as one of the best computer games of all time.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    It's the best racing game on the current gen consoles. I doubt we will see a better racing game until Xbox 2 or PS3 hits. Burnout 3 is a must have title on the Xbox.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The shrinking adds a new breath of air to the gameplay, and new characters seem to fit into the Hyrule world almost like they have always been there, especially the Picori.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    One of the greatest aspects is learning how important cover is for your units.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    It really is storytelling at its best, without coming across too contrived at any point and opens up the bridge between watching a story, and participating in it.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Literally hundreds of hours of gameplay. It is virtually impossible to complete everything in the game.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Excellent work has also been done with the voice acting of the characters. It is as if they hand picked the voices first and then made the looks of the characters to reflect the voices because the voices are well trimmed to the personality of the character they resemble.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    But if you throw away expectations of Metroid Prime: Volume 2, and instead think of it as Metroid: Echoes - a separate game - you'll realise that the changes Retro made are just as amazing as the transition to Gamecube was for the original.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    There are certain games that come along, a few very generation, and they are the pinnacle of a genre, or an ideal. Such is A Link to the Past. The game is as close to flawless as is humanly possible.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    One of the greatest racing games I have ever played. it has a perfect balance between arcade and simulation. Combining breathtaking graphics, with incredible game play.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    An instant classic. Joe has an awesome array of moves that are all great fun to pull off. The graphics are brilliant, and the controls are perfect.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The best stealth game ever, period.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The flawless and tense gameplay is held together by an intriguing cinematic storyline complete with twists and themes as well as beautiful graphics, music and sound.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    For fast trigger gameplay, and the best in fast and furious gameplay, there is still nothing better than Unreal Tournament 2004.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Anyone doubting the power of the handheld will be left eating their words after sampling just one lap of this unbelievably accomplished first effort from Namco.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    One of the best games ever made, and the experiences continue to amaze players throughout the whole game.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is how you make a near-perfect game even better.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Criterion's Render ware engine is hardcore, with a draw distance which is jaw dropping. The frame rate in the game stays solid through out and provides a brilliant feeling of speed you can’t get in any other game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The new trick stick really gives you a lot more variety in moves and brings a lot more variety to the game play.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Offers a heap of replayability, and then there are all the expansions to look forward to. With all new features, increased graphics, gameplay, and options, there is no feasible reason why you should not purchase this game if you ever enjoyed the original.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With a deeper single player mode, great LAN capabilities and free online play, it will offer hours of enjoyment for you, and your mates.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Without a doubt one of the best Playstation 2 games ever. It puts the average action-adventure game to shame.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Without a doubt, Pikmin 2 is one of the best games available on the GameCube.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4's gameplay is astounding.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    What is impressive about the game is the massive amount of replayability available to you With each contract can be completed in anyway you want to, plus YOU have three different characters you can complete the game with.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A resounding success for the puzzle genre; it's really the first time that story, graphics, sound and gameplay have meshed well.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    One of the most intense and exciting game for the PS2 in ages.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Colossus is one of those games that have to be experienced and has something that most games lack, originality.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    While PD0 may not be a revolutionary game, it can be considered a huge evolutionary step in the right direction.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A must have title. If this is the future of console gaming, I'm sold.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    While it may seem kiddie, you do have to remember that looks can be deceiving and Yoshi's Island proves that theory well.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Mario Sunshine is utterly playable, and oozes quality. The addition of the FLUDD backpack was a wise decision, and really opens the 'fludd-gates' (sorry.) for some clever level design.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    I don’t think you have to be into platformer’s to enjoy this game which shows how much depth it offers - liked the first one? You’ll love the second!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Ikaruga is the finest shooter I have ever played. From Space Invaders to Xevious all the way to the games spiritual predecessor Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga is the epitome of the vertical shooter.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden offers you more than just quality gameplay – it offers a way of life.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Optimatch is annoying many online gamers; the Flood is annoying many offline players and lowers the replayability factor, and the storyline has gone in a completely different direction to where everybody assumed it would go.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    A great, if underrated game that will no doubt become a respectable franchise in its own right.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Singleplayer, SOCOM 2 offers about 15 – 20 hours of gameplay – however the hours online are endless.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    A must have for any RPG or Mario fan out there. It has great style, an enjoyable adventure, and is very funny at some points.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    EA have created a control system which is evolutionary and the game play is engrossing. To me, Fight Night 2004 is the most realistic experience and polished boxing game that has ever been created.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Breathtaking visuals, pumping soundtrack and the creation of ultra speed are the perfect complement with the awesome track design and adrenaline charged competition.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It's unique, and just plain fun battle system is well executed, and the graphics speak for themselves.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Far Cry is the total package; outstanding gameplay, completely groundbreaking graphics, and a storyline and plot filled with surprises and heart pounding excitement.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It'll take you a good 20 hours to finish the game, and the cinematic effects throughout the game are well worth the gameplay hours.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Madden's game play gets better each year with new innovations and deeper franchise modes. This year the offense and defense are more balanced.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It has such immense replay value, from beating up villains to helping strangers on the streets or swinging inbetween the skyscrapers.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The music, battling, and overall experience of Fable will leave any hardcore RPG fan begging for more.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Sly 2: Band of Thieves’s many innovative features and its unique and varied mix of platforming adventure, stealth and action make it a very refreshing game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The game truly stays faithful to the original Pirates! except with extended difficulty settings, added gameplay depth and fancy graphics.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Beautiful hand to hand combat animations.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The multiplayer is the best part of the game on or offline. The levels of co-op tension within the game is unmatched by any other title.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fact that you can do whatever you want, gunning down rival gang members, impressing the girls, robbing the rich, breaking into the Army Depot, whether it is flying a plane, or pimping out your car, playing some pool, riding across country, the game play is endless.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The graphics, sound effects and especially the voice acting are fantastic, challenging even the current top-place holders in these categories.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While the addition of a second player character would have been cool had the co-op mode made the cut, without it Sylvia's presence seems a bit pointless. Nevertheless, a strong outing for the only guy I know that can make pink and red lycra sexy.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although it might not be much of a tennis simulator with a realistic attitude, it is still tennis at heart and will test your skills even if you're a pro in real life.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fact you can complete the main storyline and still only be 30% into completing the game really shows you how much depth Rockstar have included in the game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's just a shame that you need GameBoy Advances to play through the multiplayer part, it would be a lot better if players could use other GameCube controllers.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you can look paste the long loading times, then this is an awesome title and definitely recommended.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best of its genre, but there's always room for improvement with the graphics.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A joy to look at, and it's viscerally satisfying enough to please fans of the series and new players alike.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    From mind blowing graphics and lighting effects and the brilliant experience of speed, and the enormous amount of vehicle choices and racing options.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you can look paste the long loading times, then this is an awesome title and definitely recommended.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It takes about an hour to get used to the controls, learning how to counter punch, duck weave, and throw all the different punches.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If this review hasn’t sold you, at least give the game a hire. Hitman: Blood Money will keep you on the edge of your seat through each diehard mission.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you love NFL football, then you HAVE to check out this game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It may not be the "Morrowind" killer in our eyes, but Jade Empire is a very solid title that will keep you playing right to the very end.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The variety of gameplay modes available will keep you playing for ages.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It breathes new life into the puzzle genre and looks fun enough to make sure that it appeals to more then just fans of puzzle games.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The crashes will make you laugh, the corners will make you irritated, but all round this game has a whole lot of awesome fun crammed in to the disc.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Be warned there are a few glitches in the missions when you select a different ship from the default ship, during a cutscene you'll sometimes come across the default ship instead of the ship you've chosen to play as. But, it's a small price to pay that doesn't really effect the gameplay aspects.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The lack of depth in the game’s structure and driving system would deter most hardcore gamers from trying it, while the Mustang fans would be driven away by the over-competitive AI before you can start a Mustang’s engine and warm it up.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While the A.I. may leave something to be desired, the positives far outweigh the negatives in this awesome title. The best wrestling game on the PS2 to date.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rise of Legends does evolve the series and the genre. The gameplay is perfectly balanced between all three factions and the graphics stunning. Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends features the best balance I’ve seen in an RTS – ever. If you are a fan of the genre, don’t go past this title!!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The graphics are mostly amazing and the weather effects are just awesome.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A wonderful continuation of the story of Half Life.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Solid gameplay.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Knocks out the competition with realistic boxing and more in-depth game play features.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The voice acting seems a bit too much for the game but suits the game well and adds some character.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A lot of work has been put into perfecting the graphics and sound and the whole system overall is well-balanced, although the Titan gods can be often unfair in battle as they are quite hard to take down.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Well written, well composed, and full of imaginative ideas, if perhaps lacking a little polishing on the integration of those ideas.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the best war games to play online. With so many players and so many newbies ready to take a bullet in the head from you, your gameplay options are endless and your lastability hours are infinite.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game's ending lacks excitement and closure, but rest assured this is due to the fact that the story is to be continued when the next game in the series - currently in development and only recently announced - is released.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Future Perfect has its highs and its mediums, but no lows.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you're an RPG fan and are sick of constantly repetitive RPGs hitting the market, and you overlooked Beyond Good and Evil due to it being a new franchise, GameBiz thoroughly recommends checking this title out.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The overall combination of shooting, stealth, primal abilities, vehicles, great level design, storyline, and amazing graphics and sound add up to a must have game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Has the best true rally experience, with better braking, accelerating, and steering, perfect for serious players than any other game within the genre.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The inclusion of connectivity to the PSP was a stroke of genius that I hope other developers take note of and use in the future.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you were hooked on the original then purchasing The Stunts & Effects pack is a good buy!
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A massive improvement over its predecessor of last year. The sheer excitement and rush of adrenaline that the game constantly delivers without fail pushes the game’s few faults into the back of your mind. Turn up the volume and enjoy.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game feels a lot like a movie, but the interaction is extensive enough that the player is a crucial part of the unfolding storyline.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The bigger environments and drivable vehicles are both welcomed additions to the series. The only let down is poor enemy A.I. in the single player missions but these are forgivable once you start playing multiplayer.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It’s one of the better fighting games that we’ve experienced, and that includes such greats as Dead or Alive Ultimate, Mortal Kombat Deception, Soul Calibur II, and so on.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The inclusion of connectivity to the PSP was a stroke of genius that I hope other developers take note of and use in the future.

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