GameNow's Scores

  • Games
For 443 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 56% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 100 The Sims Bustin' Out
Lowest review score: 0 Britney's Dance Beat
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 64 out of 443
443 game reviews
    • 73 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Each level starts out as fun, but with the gameplay so frustrating and immensely difficult throughout, what starts out as entertaining often becomes mere work in no time. [Sept 2002, p.42]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It's a fun beat 'em up that perfectly captures the look and feel of the television show. [Sept 2002, p.34]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    Just a notch below "GameDay" as one of the year's most disappointing football titles. [Sept 2002, p.52]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Improved, but still trails EA's "NCAA 2003" in every conceivable department. [Sept 2002, p.52]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A pleasant surprise last year, but the newest version offers little in the way of enhancements...Plays smooth and fast, perfect for a quick dose of action here or there. [Sept 2002, p.51]
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    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The best looking, most fluid portrayal of football you can find. [A: Sept 2002, p.50]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Control also lags, as the players here feel more like they're skating around an ice rink tha[n] running around a football field. [Sept 2002, p.50]
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    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The most well-rounded, option-rich football game in history. [A+: Sept 2002, p.51]
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The most well-rounded, option-rich football game in history. [A+: Sept 2002, p.51]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A pleasant surprise last year, but the newest version offers little in the way of enhancements...Plays smooth and fast, perfect for a quick dose of action here or there. [Sept 2002, p.51]
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The most well-rounded, option-rich football game in history. [A+: Sept 2002, p.51]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Much like "Virtua Tennis," the game is great because it rewards anticipation. [Oct 2002, p.44]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A pleasant surprise last year, but the newest version offers little in the way of enhancements...Plays smooth and fast, perfect for a quick dose of action here or there. [Sept 2002, p.51]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Improved, but still trails EA's "NCAA 2003" in every conceivable department. [Sept 2002, p.52]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    All very clear cut stuff, but simplicity is a big part of the game's appeal. [Sept 2002, p.46]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Just doesn't make the cut. [Oct 2002, p.51]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Truly revolutionary...We wish Kri was longer, but it's great while it lasts. [August 2002, p.36]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    The game doesn't control very well; sluggish fighting mechanics spoil what would otherwise be a worthwhile package. [Sept 2002, p.40]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The city in the Glitter Oasis level quickly morphs into barren roads and cliffs, making an initially fun level barren, bleak, and boring. [August 2002, p.48]
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    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    You won't be getting an all-new classic here, but you'll be getting a classic nonetheless. [August 2002, p.38]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Not a terrible game by any stretch, but there's better stuff out there. [Sept 2002, p.48]
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    • 50 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    You'll be wishing for some gameplay variety after just a few minutes of play. [Sept 2002, p.32]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It's friggen' hard...Gamers who relish a real challenge, though, will find Stuntman extremely satisfying...if they make it through the whole thing, that is. [August 2002, p.42]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The best looking baseball game on the market. [August 2002, p.44]
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The variety this setup offers is unprecedented. [August 2002, p.50]
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A decent soccer game for kids. [August 2002, p.46]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    If you've never played this series before, Fusion will have you searching the bargain bins for the original PSone titles. [June 2002, p.62]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The random, unavoidable battles also get a bit tedious. [June 2002, p.85]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    I figured there was no way that the gameplay could be as good as the graphics. It didn't take long for BG to prove me wrong. [August 2002, p.52]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As a clone, this game comes far closer to its inspiration (in terms of quality and entertainment value) than any of the other wannabes on the market. [August 2002, p.40]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Ever wanted to play an action movie? Here's your chance. [June 2002, p.64]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    The graphics are muddy and blocky, making it difficult to tell what's happening, even with the brightness turned all the way up. [June 2002, p.86]
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    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Simply said: This remake is a horror masterpiece. [June 2002, p.61]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    A fantastic party game. [June 2002, p.66]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Without the hundreds of teams that the "standard" version sports, either mode can get boring. [June 2002, p.58]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The game doesn't last that long, but you'll be constantly entertained. [June 2002, p.60]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The Xbox release is the best of the three console editions by far. [June 2002, p.59]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The game also suffers from way too many cheap hits and bizarre, maze-like levels with no basis in reality. [June 2002, p.86]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Our primary gripe against the game, however, is the length: veteran gamers will be able to beat it in a matter of hours. [June 2002, p.88]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    This title is a good, solid Shemp. [June 2002, p.87]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 0 Critic Score
    About the only way Dance Beat could be any worse is if it were poisonous to the touch, which, thankfully, it is not. [June 2002, p.87]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This control's like my cousin Rocko's deodorant. Sometimes it's on, sometimes it's not. [June 2002, p.67]
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Hardcore Sega fans will love it, but casual gamers will most likely become bored. If you love weird Japanese games, however, give me a try. [Aug 2003, p.29]
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