GameSpot's Scores

  • Games
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:
12681 game reviews
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While pure innovation may not be king in the Mario Party world, Hudson's dedication to solid, addictive puzzle gaming that makes for a wholly enjoyable multiplayer experience is apparent.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Overall, Off-Road Redneck Racing is a fun game, and its low price makes it especially attractive for fans of arcade-style racing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    If you have a group of bored, bloodthirsty friends visiting, having Dark Legacy around would definitely be an asset.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    While on the outside it may seem like a standard multiplayer party game, the new twists brought on by some completely original gameplay elements make this game an absolute blast to play.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    The flawed interface, pathetic artificial intelligence, and extremely dated graphics are bound to frustrate strategy gamers accustomed to games that are both challenging and polished.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Its gameplay systems are solid, as are its presentation and production values--it really is the game that Gigawing could have been.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It simply takes the weakest part of the original game and repackages it with a few ultimately inconsequential bonuses--and then it ends up being even less impressive than that description.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The squad premise of the game serves only to throw a few meaningless options into an otherwise thin game.
    • 26 Metascore
    • 13 Critic Score
    KISS fans will be disappointed by the distinct lack of KISS, and pinball fans will be disappointed by the distinct lack of pinball.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Looks good, moves fast, and is a blast to play, either by yourself or with a friend.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The game delivers genuinely solid gameplay, which is sure to please those who're seeking nothing more than a visually efficient, effectively designed shooter.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Introduces a few clever concepts, but its length, with only nine playable courses, and the gameplay flaws such as the ineffective power-ups, loose controls, and the unnecessarily large multiplayer arenas significantly limit the game.
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    • 61 Critic Score
    A decent port of an inherently disappointing game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The Dreamcast version of the game is definitely the best one yet, though there really isn't enough in it to warrant a new look from those who've played the previous versions.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    It's as mindless of a shooter as they come, and you can't help but be disappointed at the thought of this, in light of the series' roots as a mentally stimulating strategy game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Has a few surprises and some significant flaws. While die-hard strategy fans and extreme fans of the Heroes series on the PC might get a kick out of this one, it's really a rental at best.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It can be very addicting. Hours will fly past as you progress from one exploit to another, hooked on the hack-and-slash formula that was made popular by Blizzard's hit "Diablo."
    • 71 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 3 isn't the best place to start for a newcomer to the series. It's a zombie-killing rampage that lacks the inventive game structure that made "Resident Evil 2" so good.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Because its core play mechanics start to wear on you after even a few hours of playing, anything beyond a quick look makes little sense.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    If you don't mind another variation on an oft-played theme, Cossacks has more than enough variety to ensure fun empire building and colorful clashes.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A skewed sense of humor, combined with its frenzied gameplay, gives the game a unique flavor and makes it one of the best side-scrolling shooters out there.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While not as exciting or enduring as Nintendo's last puzzle game, "The New Tetris," Dr. Mario is a legitimate and satisfying puzzle game that is executed rather nicely in this four-player-focused package.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The political wrapper that PopTop has built around the core of the game is sophisticated enough to appeal to all types of strategy game players. The game also has enough heart, soul, humor, and humanity to make it unique.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    In spite of its weak gameplay, The Simpsons Wrestling has plenty of laughs in store for devout fans of the series.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 39 Critic Score
    Even at the low retail cost of $19.99, Robot Arena isn't worth it. You'd end up getting more entertainment if you randomly chose two movies at an over-priced movie theater.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 47 Critic Score
    To the game's credit are the tracks: They're well designed, and they get progressively harder as you reach higher levels.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The game is so effective at drawing out your inner child that by the midway point of your first simulated season, you'll find yourself longing for a stick of cementlike gum.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    If you don't plan on having (four) contestants at a time, you'd be well advised to steer clear of Pyramid and pick up the latest copy of "You Don't Know Jack" instead.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    A realistic game that has a lot of configurable options and statistical tracking. However... you'll probably be disappointed by the game's lackluster graphics and average sound.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's with the large team games that Tribes 2 is really impressive. The scale of these games is unmatched; there will often be 40 to 60 (or even more) players on a single server.

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