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For 12,659 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 52% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Lowest review score: 10 Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,399 out of 12659
  2. Mixed: 5,905 out of 12659
  3. Negative: 1,355 out of 12659
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    DarkStar One
    This game "gets" the template of 1985's Commodore 64 classic Elite in a way that many other space-trading games released over the past decade or so didn't, thanks to its emphasis on the mid-'80s classic's simple principles of buying low, selling high, and blasting pirates for fun and profit. It comes with a few minor problems in the fit-and-finish department, but the game is still an outstanding return to the frontier spirit that made Elite so memorable.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    High Heat Major League Baseball 2004
    A sequel that warrants an upgrade for owners of last year's game and a second look from prospective players who were turned off by the series' formerly unyielding adherence to a simulation design.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    ESPN Major League Baseball
    Unfortunately, contrary to what Sega Sports would lead you to believe, the first-person setting is more of a gimmick than a playable mode.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Pokemon Ruby Version
    Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire aren't a big departure from their predecessors, but they definitely look better and have lots of new Pokémon to catch, so Pokémon fans will be in for exactly what they want.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    MVP Baseball 2003
    While MVP Baseball 2003 isn't perfect, it's still an impressive first entry in a new sports series and a very good baseball game in its own right.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Sonic Pinball Party
    Takes the familiar characters and graphics from three of Sega's most cherished franchises and uses them to create an especially satisfying pinball game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
    Anyone looking for a wilder ride than the one offered by "Tekken 4"'s or "Virtua Fighter 4"'s comparatively straightforward martial arts battles should definitely check [it] out.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    High Heat Major League Baseball 2004
    Puts authentic gameplay ahead of any other detail.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia Rival Swords
    Rival Swords, then, is a great translation of "Two Thrones," and no doubt through some time-altering voodoo, Ubisoft has padded out the PSP package with some worthwhile additions, making this the most content-laden version of them all.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    EverQuest: The Scars of Velious
    It's clearly stated on the box that it isn't suitable for inexperienced players, while those who are experienced enough to explore the new lands it has to offer will certainly find these areas to be extremely challenging and rewarding.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Saiyuki: Journey West
    A competent title with enough depth, playability, challenge, and originality to hold the interest of the discerning strategy fan.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The Sims: Livin' Large
    It was intended to be a bundle of new content, new furnishings, and a few new options that would make your sims' lives even more exciting, and in that regard, it succeeds.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
    TimeSplitters' charm and "something for everybody" mentality means that you're almost certain to find something to like in Future Perfect.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Dark Reign 2
    A solid, balanced, and very polished game - which is why it's all the more unfortunate that its gameplay closely follows an otherwise unoriginal and limited formula for real-time strategy games: Gather resources, amass troops, and attack your enemy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    FIFA 07 Soccer
    The good news is that FIFA 07 is undoubtedly the best Xbox 360 game in the series to date. The bad news is that, in some ways, it's still inferior to its PlayStation 2 and Xbox counterparts.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    NHL Hitz Pro
    An excellent blend of the two styles of play and has enough options, on either side, to appeal to hockey fans of any sensibility. Above all else, the game is just a lot of fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Airborne Assault: Red Devils Over Arnhem
    It centers on a battle with a lot of mobility, clearly defined objectives, and unique challenges for both sides. Couple this with Panther Games' innovative gameplay system and you have one of the best single-battle wargames since Atomic Games' "V for Victory" series.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
    One of the best 2D fighting games available, not just on the PlayStation 2, but on any system.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators
    It has its flaws, but Space Rangers 2 remains a crazy, inspired, over-the-top, and addictive blend of gameplay.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
    Doesn't blow the doors off "Rayman 2," but it does further refine the formula, is completely worthy of the Rayman name, and is also the best platformer on the Xbox thus far.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The Godfather
    The Godfather is a satisfying, lengthy adventure, and more importantly, it remains faithful to the classic film while managing to create a compelling story of its own.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht
    An original and memorable entry in a genre that's been mostly stagnant for years now... More than enough to recommend it to anyone looking for a truly great role-playing game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Deus Ex: The Conspiracy
    It ultimately succeeds at creating a believable, open-ended game environment while telling a focused and memorable story, which makes Deus Ex well suited for anyone who's played through enough conventional action games or role-playing games to forgive its shortcomings in light of its great achievements.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Midtown Madness 2
    It doesn't matter whether you're a hard-core simulation fan or you simply crave speed, destruction, and mayhem in your games -- if you want to play a very fun racing game, then Midtown Madness 2 is for you.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    SWAT: Global Strike Team
    The presentation and setting aren't always quite up to par, but that's forgivable when the game's underlying action is so solid.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Gothic II
    Considering both its many quests and its trial-and-error gameplay, Gothic II is a substantially long game, and its different quests and different professions allow for some good replay value.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Chessmaster
    Between getting the fundamentals right and offering up a boatload of extra features, this literally is the only chess video game you'll ever need to buy for the forseeable future.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life
    Aside from the fact that you play as a female character, life on the farm hasn't changed much, but Another Wonderful Life does bring to light a whole new side of the familiar characters from Forget-Me-Not Valley that fans of the series are sure to enjoy.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Drome Racers
    The most technically impressive racing game to land on the GBA in quite some time. It's also quite fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007
    It's another great entry in the SmackDown! lineage that suffers only because what it fixes and improves isn't necessarily what is wrong with this aging game engine. Fans will undoubtedly enjoy it for what it is, but they'll also certainly be wondering if a true overhaul of the series is on the horizon.
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