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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. Positive: 342 out of 494
  2. Mixed: 134 out of 494
  3. Negative: 18 out of 494
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    • 97 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime
    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.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Half-Life 2
    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.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4
    Resident Evil 4's gameplay is astounding.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 4
    One of the most intense and exciting game for the PS2 in ages.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
    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!).
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    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.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Halo 2
    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.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
    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.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
    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!!
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
    The best stealth game ever, period.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Burnout 3: Takedown
    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.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    God of War
    Without a doubt one of the best Playstation 2 games ever. It puts the average action-adventure game to shame.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
    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.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Burnout 3: Takedown
    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.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow
    This is how you make a near-perfect game even better.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Unreal Tournament 2004
    For fast trigger gameplay, and the best in fast and furious gameplay, there is still nothing better than Unreal Tournament 2004.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Viewtiful Joe
    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.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    There is the slight hint that it may need a bit of a fresh direction if the GTA series is not to become just another set of endless and ever-increasingly bland sequels.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    World of Warcraft
    One of the best games ever made, and the experiences continue to amaze players throughout the whole game.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    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.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    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.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    Four things that made Prince of Persia Sands of Time stand out: the wonderful 3D animation, the design of the puzzles, sensational game play, and the new look at an old franchise.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport
    You can sum up this game in two words, "Sheer Perfection".
    • 92 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
    It is a masterpiece that will last for one to two weeks.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ESPN NFL 2K5
    A title which a lot of Australians will have fun with. A lot of gamers here are curious about American Football with the hype, big hits and spectacular plays but get turned off by the strategies in which ESPN NFL 2005 will be a perfect match.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Rome: Total War
    The in-battle game engine is entirely unmatched for realism and its unique vast - and yet personal - nature, while the turn based world map is both complex and involving.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Super Mario Sunshine
    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.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
    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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 2005
    Madden's game play gets better each year with new innovations and deeper franchise modes. This year the offense and defense are more balanced.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
    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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
    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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Colossus
    Shadow of the Colossus is one of those games that have to be experienced and has something that most games lack, originality.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Master Quest
    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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden
    Ninja Gaiden offers you more than just quality gameplay – it offers a way of life.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
    While it may seem kiddie, you do have to remember that looks can be deceiving and Yoshi's Island proves that theory well.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Call of Duty
    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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Mario Kart DS
    With a deeper single player mode, great LAN capabilities and free online play, it will offer hours of enjoyment for you, and your mates.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Sims 2
    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.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
    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.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
    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!
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ESPN NFL 2K5
    Purists of the game will still prefer Madden’s physics and controls as it plays a realistic game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II
    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.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - Developer's Cut
    With so much variation in game play challenging levels, and the amazing visuals it is a must for any PC gamer.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Pikmin 2
    Without a doubt, Pikmin 2 is one of the best games available on the GameCube.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Call of Duty 2
    A must have title. If this is the future of console gaming, I'm sold.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
    Gamers who are seeking a more modern RPG, possibly darker and a more mature western-style storyline may not really find Dragon Quest VIII to their taste; the whole game may be a little too cute for their liking.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Metroid: Zero Mission
    It bridges the gap between the original and Metroid Prime better than Metroid Fusion did. Unfortunately, it's so similar to the others that it almost seems like 'just another Metroid'. It's not.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Worldwide Soccer Manager 2005
    It actually seems as though there aren’t too many features in FM 2005 that didn’t already make an appearance in CM 4, and the features that have been added are flawed or unnecessary.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Jade Empire
    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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    F-Zero GX
    Breathtaking visuals, pumping soundtrack and the creation of ultra speed are the perfect complement with the awesome track design and adrenaline charged competition.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    NBA Street V3
    The new trick stick really gives you a lot more variety in moves and brings a lot more variety to the game play.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
    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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Far Cry
    Far Cry is the total package; outstanding gameplay, completely groundbreaking graphics, and a storyline and plot filled with surprises and heart pounding excitement.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay
    Beautiful hand to hand combat animations.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo 4
    It may be a long full game, but other racing games on the market are faster and more action packed.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wipeout Pure
    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
    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight
    The best of its genre, but there's always room for improvement with the graphics.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
    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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tekken 5
    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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Meteos
    A resounding success for the puzzle genre; it's really the first time that story, graphics, sound and gameplay have meshed well.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fight Night Round 2
    Knocks out the competition with realistic boxing and more in-depth game play features.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Project Gotham Racing 3
    From mind blowing graphics and lighting effects and the brilliant experience of speed, and the enormous amount of vehicle choices and racing options.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wario Land 4
    Be warned however that this game will not take too long to complete and is a tad easy.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
    Literally hundreds of hours of gameplay. It is virtually impossible to complete everything in the game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    WarioWare: Twisted!
    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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Sly 2: Band of Thieves
    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
    • 85 Critic Score
    Doom 3
    Technically brilliant; it just doesn't offer any innovation or game play variation.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ESPN NHL 2K5
    If you like the big hits, then you're going to love ESPN NHL 2K5 as it keeps it realistic, but still makes it incredibly fun as you line up your opponent and knock him out of the rink.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Counter-Strike: Source
    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
    Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
    The most entertaining and humorous game available.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Pirates!
    The game truly stays faithful to the original Pirates! except with extended difficulty settings, added gameplay depth and fancy graphics.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Ridge Racer
    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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fight Night Round 2
    It takes about an hour to get used to the controls, learning how to counter punch, duck weave, and throw all the different punches.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    DOOM 3
    Scary as hell in parts with a lot of intense action with robust narrative with a perfect mix of storyline to action.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs
    Singleplayer, SOCOM 2 offers about 15 – 20 hours of gameplay – however the hours online are endless.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Rallisport Challenge 2
    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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Half-Life 2: Episode One
    A wonderful continuation of the story of Half Life.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
    So much on offer in the game that you might pop!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
    The difference between unlocking things in a Mario Kart game compared to a random game, is that the unlockables in Mario Kart games are incredibly rewarding.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Beyond Good & Evil
    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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: United Offensive
    United Offensive still suffers from the same problem with the original, all three campaigns are short. And because they are so short, once you start to interact with your character and me, and become immersed within the campaign, it's over.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Psychonauts
    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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Burnout Legends
    The best way to describe Burnout Legends is "Burnout 3" on the PSP.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Call of Duty 2
    It may not be the most realistic in terms of solider damage and battlefield strategy, but for bringing across the atmosphere, and pure chaos of World War II, Call of Duty 2 is the still the best around.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 06
    If you love NFL football, then you HAVE to check out this game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Mercenaries
    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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
    The single player portion of Guilty Gear literally rocks. The graphics and presentation are top notch, despite a few lacklustre menus, and the sound fits the game like a glove. The lack of VS options is what really hurts this title and really affect the longevity.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Beyond Good & Evil
    With its outstanding gameplay along with a combination of excellent graphics, quality storyline and the variety offered in the gameplay throughout the game, it’s the complete package.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing: Wild World
    It just seemed to me that for every good addition to the DS game, they left out a good thing or failed to fix a problem that was evident in the first.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fight Night Round 3
    While the online modes stand out as superb, the career mode can’t be overlooked and ends up being a great deal of fun. Put simply, this title is also amazing to look at.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
    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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Tales of Symphonia
    It's unique, and just plain fun battle system is well executed, and the graphics speak for themselves.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
    Warhammer and other old-school RPG'ers will definitely be drooling all the way through this one, and even strategy gamers who have not been exposed to the Warhammer "universe" previously will get a lot out of this game, simply because of the great storyline.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Viewtiful Joe 2
    With rockin' visuals, sound and gameplay, it shines as the antithesis to churned out sports sequels and World War II FPSs.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    SWAT 4
    With the Quick Mission Maker, competitive multiplayer and Co-Op, there is good replayability and you will be getting plenty of flashbang for your buck.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Far Cry Instincts
    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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
    The storyline is absolutely fantastic due to its originality and well-paced progression.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy X-2
    FFX-2 will keep the FF fan on the edge of their seat, but may cause the average gamer to die of boredom.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    MotoGP 3: Ultimate Racing Technology
    The graphics are mostly amazing and the weather effects are just awesome.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Fable
    The music, battling, and overall experience of Fable will leave any hardcore RPG fan begging for more.
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