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For 2,620 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 47% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 50% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 Pushmo
Lowest review score: 0 Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,404 out of 2620
  2. Mixed: 852 out of 2620
  3. Negative: 364 out of 2620
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pikmin
    The most amazing thing about this game is that the controls are incredibly simple while the gameplay is quite detailed.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future
    What truly set this game apart from the rest was its sense of actually being in another world.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive 3
    Is it the best fighter ever? No, but hey, it's light years better than "Tekken Tag" and a hell of a lot more fun than "Virtua Fighter 3."
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Silent Hill
    Another thing that I found annoying was the fog effect. I do not know if it is hiding pop-up or setting the mood of the story (which it does an excellent job for since you cannot see 10 feet down the street). I just found it very annoying.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Atari Anniversary Edition Redux
    Finally, finally, FINALLY: someone got it right. Infogrames has produced one of the greatest 'Classic' discs in a long time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
    The graphics are flawless. Super-smooth, fast, seamless environments stretch on as far as the eye can see. While the GameCube should easily be able to do this, it's the frenetic pace that makes it most impressive.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Chronicles
    The only thing holding it back from being a perfect conversion are the sound effects, which seem muffled and slightly off key. Ignore them and play the game, the new text is so worth it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly
    Characters are animated smoothly with uncanny lifelike emotion. Not to mention that extra attention has been given to ghosts in terms of clothing facial expressions and overall creepiness.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    NBA 2K2
    The graphics, the sound, and the street games... Sega knows how to make a winner.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    NBA Street Vol. 2
    Even after you unlock everything you will still be down to take on your friends with the multitude of things you acquired; such as throwback jerseys, courts, legends and street ballers.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II
    The controls and general feel of the game are very shallow. At no point did I feel like I was in a truly 3D environment, and I never felt like I was actually cruising around in space.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow
    The game play will be familiar to veterans of the series and is easy enough for newcomers to pick up in a hurry.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    WWE WrestleMania XIX
    The most extraordinary thing you'll find in this new game is a mode called Revenge. Revenge is the game's answer to story mode, and it is a story indeed.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    NFL 2K2
    A great game whether you like football or not. You'll want this game if you liked the Dreamcast version or if you're just looking for an alternative to Madden.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    NHL Hitz 20-02
    There are so many things within NHL Hitz 20-02 to unlock and challenge you the game play is unmatched in any hockey game thus far.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    NBA 2K2
    The crowd doesn't just scream the entire game, it cheers louder when the home team is winning on on a run and less if they are not.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden
    Other than the odd time that the camera misbehaves on you, Ninja Gaiden is without a doubt going to be in the running for game of the year.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    NBA Inside Drive 2002
    Holy first-party sports title, Batman! This game is actually good!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    NFL 2K2
    The down side is that the commentary has seemed to change from endless conversation and good jokes to dry, corny play by play.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
    While not as innovative and different as I had hoped it to be, there is no denying that Klonoa 2 kicks the same amount of butt that it's predecessor did.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Super Mario Sunshine
    A great, open-ended platforming playground with some amazing visual effects adapted to a slightly updated gameplay and art direction.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario Golf
    Possibly the best sports title for N64, and one of the best golf games to date. Most gamers and many non-gamers will find much to enjoy in this game if it is given a chance.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FIFA Soccer 2002
    The players look amazingly real with fluid human like movement. The close up celebration scenes are terrific and mimic actual celebrations in the real game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Unreal Tournament
    The game looks great. Granted, it's not in hi-res mode like its PS2 counterpart, but DC players get on-line play, so nyah, nyah.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Test Drive Off-Road Wide Open
    If it weren't for the shoddy visuals and sub-par controls, this would be a really good game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002
    Overall the game has a more arcade style to it than past PGA Tour titles. And, though the graphics are borderline atrocious, this is a giant step in the right direction for golf videogames.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Wave Race: Blue Storm
    The Game Cube controller, while receiving some criticism when it was first announced, provides perfect button usage with WR.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Excitebike 64
    The control isn't the easiest to get the hang of, there were times I thought about snapping that little analog stick right off the controller!
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
    There's no loading time, ever, and you can always see some part of the map, fully animated, from where you currently are. It's a neat trick that isn't fully realized until you a few hours into playing.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Maximo: Ghosts to Glory
    It's sometimes the little details that are thrown in for the fun of it that really bring a game to the top of the stack, showing that those involved weren't just pumping out another game, but actually took the time to give it some personality.
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