GameSpot's Scores

  • Games
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:
12682 game reviews
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This intriguing real-time strategy game overcomes its feeble campaign by encouraging a different approach to battlefield tactics.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This intriguing real-time strategy game overcomes its feeble campaign by encouraging a different approach to battlefield tactics.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Bad controls and awful physics destroy any chance this cute platformer had of being fun.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This add-on is a hollow return to a distinctive city.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This add-on is a hollow return to a distinctive city.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Vibrant visuals and agile action help Shattered Dimensions capture the excitement and appeal of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sony's EyePet is a creative and fun game with plenty of content but it suffers from a lack of proper instruction.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Other M is a strong departure from previous Metroid games, with fantastic combat and exciting bosses that make this another great entry in the series.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Case Zero does a great job of rekindling memories of the first game while paving the way for the upcoming sequel.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Great cooperative play and solid action save the latest Ace Combat game from its lackluster campaign.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A delightful visual style and compulsively playable beat-'em-up action make Castle Crashers an invigorating breath of fresh air in a classic genre.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A mix of smart strategy, deep customisation, and engaging story make this a worthy sequel to the PS3 original.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The latest entry in the long-running Worms series further refines the 15-year-old formula and is one of the best yet.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a fun throwback to a simpler era, but visibility issues and a lack of online co-op get in the way of your enjoyment.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mafia II's exciting action and uncompromising mob story make for an impressive and violent adventure.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mafia II's exciting action and uncompromising mob story make for an impressive and violent adventure.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Striking visuals aren't enough to save this shallow brawler from being monotonous and frustrating.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Appealing simplicity builds to an engaging challenge in this charming, accessible platformer.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A decent strategic foundation is rendered all but meaningless by horrific bugs, missing features, a poor interface, and plenty of other defects.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mafia II's exciting action and uncompromising mob story make for an impressive and violent adventure.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving come together beautifully in this rewarding, replayable arcade adventure.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This gritty cover-based shooter is better than its predecessor, but as a package, it's light on content.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This gritty cover-based shooter is better than its predecessor, but as a package, it's light on content.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This gritty cover-based shooter is better than its predecessor, but as a package, it's light on content.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Top Gun delivers some intense aerial action while it lasts, but it's a very short ride.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The simple purity of hack-and-slash gameplay is Ys Seven's most realized and compelling feature.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Thanks to a friendlier interface and tutorials, Victoria II is a lot more playable and enjoyable than its predecessor.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This sequel goes light on the role-playing, but still presents a compelling puzzle experience that's as enjoyable and addictive as the original.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Clever combat mechanics and diverse soldier classes make this third-person shooter addictive and entertaining.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Improvements such as revamped AI, more realistic animation, and a new play-calling system make this the best Madden yet.

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