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For 12,657 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: 5,398 out of 12657
  2. Mixed: 5,904 out of 12657
  3. Negative: 1,355 out of 12657
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    • 26 Metascore
    • 32 Critic Score
    Mucha Lucha! Mascaritas of the Lost Code
    A game so utterly devoid of challenge that actually calling it a game almost seems too generous. There's just nothing here beyond a monotonous, pedestrian affair, and it can be completed in a couple of hours with only the slightest of efforts.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Counter-Strike
    It's a bare-bones product that's a missed opportunity, offering no compelling reasons to make it recommendable over the PC version, except to someone with an Xbox Live account and a completely outdated PC.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Project Gotham Racing 2
    An excellent racing game overall and boasts such a sheer quantity of features and options that most other racing games simply cannot compare. On top of that, solid gameplay and a diverse, flat-out terrific selection of cars help give PGR 2 plenty of long-term appeal.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    Recommended wholeheartedly. It looks fantastic and features responsive controls, some original play mechanics, a good story, and plenty of thrilling adventure. In the simplest terms: Do not miss out on this game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    NHL Rivals 2004
    Doesn't do much to set itself apart from the competition, and, additionally, it has some rather problematic flaws that deteriorate its gameplay to the level of subpar, at best.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
    Though its balance is a little questionable at times, Metal Arms has quietly come onto the scene to offer one of the most visceral and most satisfying shooting experiences in quite a while.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Whiplash
    Unfortunately, humor is the only thing Whiplash seems to really nail, and chuckles alone aren't enough to carry an entire game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds
    Could have benefited from a better interface, but at its core, Battlegrounds is still a good game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    NBA Inside Drive 2004
    With each iteration, the series has offered more and more features, but with Inside Drive 2004, it's apparent that the developers at High Voltage still have a ways to go before catching up to their competitors.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    XIII
    While it definitely has a certain sense of style to it, the game itself misses its mark, and the total package isn't one that will hold the interest of most first-person shooter players.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Secret Weapons Over Normandy
    While it accomplishes its goal of providing a fun WWII-themed shooting gallery, it doesn't really shine in any one particular area, resulting in a game that's competent but not very compelling.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Go! Go! Hypergrind
    Actually works shockingly well and pans out to be an engaging, if simplistic, skateboarding experience with some legitimately amusing gags and great presentational aspects.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    Recommended wholeheartedly. It looks fantastic and features responsive controls, some original play mechanics, a good story, and plenty of thrilling adventure. In the simplest terms: Do not miss out on this game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
    Though its balance is a little questionable at times, Metal Arms has quietly come onto the scene to offer one of the most visceral and most satisfying shooting experiences in quite a while.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior
    Intense in spots, Fire Warrior carries little of the punch found in the tabletop game due to a positively antediluvian shoot-'em-up design and lots of key hunts.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 43 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior
    This cheap PlayStation 2 port carries none of the punch that can be found in the tabletop game due to a positively antediluvian design that sees you running down an endless succession of corridors hunting for keys.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers
    New players will immediately find in Frontiers a new race and character class, as well as some slightly improved visuals, but this expansion is still best-suited to those already addicted to a'EQOA."
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon
    It's not hugely innovative, and it has its share of faults, but its particular blend of features nevertheless gives it a fresh, fun feel.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Underground
    Great. With just a bit more variety to its tracks and a slightly better career mode, it definitely could have been better, but it has great graphics, solid sound, and the sort of easy learning curve that makes it a driving game that anyone can excel at.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Underground
    With just a bit more variety to its tracks and a slightly better career mode, it definitely could have been better, but it has great graphics, solid sound, and the sort of easy learning curve that makes it a driving game that anyone can excel at.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Korea: Forgotten Conflict
    An admirable effort of it with a beautiful 3D graphics engine, but, unfortunately, the end result is hampered by some frustrating gameplay, poor AI, and bugs.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Midway Arcade Treasures
    Some of the games featured just don't play the way they should, marring an otherwise stellar compilation. If you have any interest in classic gaming, this collection is worth a look, provided you can get used to its quirks.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    NCAA March Madness 2004
    While March Madness 2004 does a good job at capturing the feel of college basketball, a general lack of polish keeps it just a little short of greatness.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
    You could play through it for a good 30 hours--roughly one year in game time--and still not uncover everything there is to see and do.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
    A brief yet satisfying action game that faithfully captures the look and feel of a typical James Bond movie.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
    A fun and engaging spin on the traditional action RPG experience that blends equal doses of impressive technology, innovation, and humor.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor Infiltrator
    A fun handheld game that should please anyone who's looking for an action game with teeth.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Underground
    Very good. With just a bit more variety to its tracks and a slightly better career mode, it definitely could have been much better, but it has great graphics, solid sound, and the sort of easy learning curve that makes it a driving game that anyone can excel at.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    NCAA March Madness 2004
    While March Madness 2004 does a good job at capturing the feel of college basketball, a general lack of polish keeps it just a little short of greatness.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
    The game looks and moves great, the controls are responsive, and there's a nice variety of gameplay modes available. Still, considering the seven-year gap since "Mario Kart 64" was released, it's hard not to be a little disappointed with the limited scope of the game.
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