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For 1,233 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 49% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 46% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Lowest review score: 20 American McGee Presents Bad Day LA
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 624 out of 1233
  2. Mixed: 545 out of 1233
  3. Negative: 64 out of 1233
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Paper Mario
    Looks a lot more exciting than it actually is. Nintendo fans will revel in the 2-D-meets-3-D world of Mario and company, and the recent drought of good Wii games makes this a welcome addition to any library. Yet, Nintendo drowns players in boring dialogue, and the ability to switch the 2-D world to 3-D makes the game too easy.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cake Mania
    The DS version retains some of the original game's addictiveness, thrusting gamers into tense situations in which they must multitask in order to please impatient customers. At the same time, they must contend with wonky touch screen controls.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia Rival Swords
    The graphics look very good on the PSP, particularly with the enormous level layouts and smooth animations of the Prince and his dark side. However, the game has bugs, the most notable being flickering and poor looking textures. The audio has its problems as well.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero II
    The lack of an online multiplayer experience and wireless controller were slightly disappointing, but it's hard to complain when new content, online leaderboards and enhanced visuals add so much to an already vivid gaming experience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
    The game does grate on the nerves, simply because its characters have plenty of corny lines. However, those willing to look past and embrace its presentation will discover a wonderful adventure.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Sims 2: Celebration Stuff
    Since official wedding items have been in hot demand, most players won't mind the premium price. Besides, everyone loves a good party.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Honeycomb Beat
    A generic and boring DS game where the concept of challenge gets squashed by moronic trial and error.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Penumbra: Overture
    The game shows a great deal of polish, considering the odds stacked against it.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits
    A few painfully lame game choices hold the game back from being a full success.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sam & Max Episode 105: Reality 2.0
    With short but sweet game play, easy puzzles and jokes that had the staff hurting from laughter, this episode needs to be played.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metal Slug Anthology
    Bright, colorful graphics, varied settings, powerful weapons, huge bosses and all the frantic action that made these games sweet in the old days comes together in Metal Slug Anthology as a must-own for shooter fans.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
    Some of the missions prove incredibly difficult, especially when players need to defend a position against overwhelming odds, but the fast-paced battles and great multiplayer features make it all worthwhile.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor: Vanguard
    The motion controls end up mixed between good and bad items and the multiplayer falls short in comparison to the heavily-loaded competition on other machines. At least it wasn't another "Far Cry Vengeance."
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pogo Island
    Sure, uploading tokens to one's Pogo.com account is a great idea, and wireless competition against friends will keep people busy, the product feels disappointingly limited. Good for rabid Pogo fans, but everyone else should stick to meatier products, most notably Nintendo's "Clubhouse Games."
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles
    With expansive lands and quests, the Shivering Isles brings forth a landscape that adds further dimension to the already impressive world of Oblivion. Players can find much sadistic joy in going mad.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles
    With expansive lands and quests, the Shivering Isles brings forth a landscape that adds further dimension to the already impressive world of Oblivion. Players can find much sadistic joy in going mad.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
    Not a fast-paced shooter, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. appeals to a deeper sense of survival, in which players scrounge for valuables and information in a world gone twisted.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Steel Horizon
    Without strong strategic elements, an enemy AI with back-bone, a solid presentation, or any idea of pacing (or fun for that matter), Steel Horizon merely sputters around in a sea of its own monotony. Go play Advance Wars instead and leave this on the shelf.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Virtua Tennis 3
    Microsoft fans win the console pissing contest by default, thanks to Xbox Live. The 360 includes online play. The PlayStation 3 version doesn't, a puzzling decision that gives Sony's opponents one more thing to complain about.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade
    Genesis Rising presents many great ideas, but not enough attention was placed on unit management.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Shining Force EXA
    Forced switching between two playable characters proves annoying due to their differing abilities, the fixed camera restricts the player's view and the voice samples of party members still repeat with infuriating frequency.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Armored Core 4
    The single-player missions don't take long to beat and the game's multiplayer lacks depth. Armored Core 4 should keep robot lovers busy, but it failed to improve nearly as much as expected.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
    Oblivion for PS3 still contains a few annoying visual glitches and the occasional slowdown, but these problems seem negligible compared to the game's grand scale and mesmerizing storyline.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    After Burner: Black Falcon
    It could've used additional multiplayer options and the overused rock music gets old. Past that, the game play, graphics, customization features and humorous touches from Planet Moon (like a flying cow) make this a game PSP owners should gun for.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cooking Mama: Cook Off
    Unfortunately, perfecting one's craft requires much trial and error, thanks to the game's shoddy motion controls. Things work ok most of the time, but like the DS version, every once and a while the game fails to register the simplest of actions.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
    Sure, the puzzle format looks like the classic PDA/online/cell phone favorite, but 1st Playable Productions has wisely blended in some RPG components, which rewards gamers with an incredibly deep experience.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Silverfall
    Its skill tree, with powers dependent on the levels of other abilities, provides an innovative approach even though it can be viewed as limiting from a certain perspective.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Earth Defense Force 2017
    Even with the frame rate hiccups and the lack of online support, Earth Defense Force 2017 succeeds tremendously, thanks to its devastation and non-stop action. This piece of sci-fi cheesy goodness fits right in with Microsoft's meatier games -- very appetizing.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Godfather: Blackhand Edition
    Even without the flashy visuals, The Godfather: Blackhand Edition represents the best Godfather game yet, thanks to the wealth of new content and improved controls. W'd recommended the game to newcomers as well as Godfather veterans.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kororinpa: Marble Mania
    Although the game provides mild amusement, thanks to well-designed stages and different types of marbles, it only takes a few hours to beat.. Its lack of difficulty combined with limited modes keep it from justifying its $39.99 price.
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