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For 4,784 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 71
Highest review score: 100 Minecraft
Lowest review score: 10 Diplomacy
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,464 out of 4784
  2. Mixed: 1,852 out of 4784
  3. Negative: 468 out of 4784
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Episode 3 - Long Road Ahead
    Speaking of puzzles, most in the episode are easy and you should have no problem finishing it in less than three hours. Another annoying case of "adventure game logic" rears its ugly head towards the end of the game, though: Lee appears to have the magical ability to fit a full-sized blowtorch and gas canister inside his back pocket and climb up a ladder unaided. In the real world, getting this contraption up the ladder would've been a puzzle in itself. For a franchise that depends on realism to sell the misery and horror of something so implausible as reanimated corpses, that disregard for authenticity is a step in the wrong direction.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Super Mario 64 DS
    Its greatness holds up almost ten years later. It's a treat having an enhanced (both gameplay-wise and visually) version of the game that you can toss in your pocket and play on the go. This is easily the best launch title in the DS lineup.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead Rising
    One of the most uniquely imaginative horror games ever created... Despite the fact that there are some frustrating elements (namely the save system and AI), Dead Rising is a straight-up blast from start to finish.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
    As good as the storyline and basic gameplay are, there are more than a few issues that keep this game from reaching the bar set by the first KotOR. The first: bugs. There a lot of them; most are just annoying, but a few are deadly.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime: Hunters
    The controls are varied in style; thankfully there's something for everyone in play, although sometimes the touch screen jumps feel strange in stylus mode.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
    As a gameplay dynamic, the dark prince is great, and works on multiple levels.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
    Sonic Team has done so many things right here that it's hard to wrap my head around everything simultaneously.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
    Undoubtedly, the worst thing you can say about Path of Radiance is that it's a bit drab in regards to aesthetics.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XI
    Another great feature is the skill chain system -- like in Square's "Chrono Trigger," weapon skills can be combined for extra damage, and then followed up with compatible spells for even more damage.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    NHL 2001
    Definitely the best hockey game on any console.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    DDRMAX: Dance Dance Revolution
    The best home version of DDR ever made.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NASCAR Thunder 2004
    The only area that the Xbox version of this game really pales in comparison to its PS2 brother is in the lack of an online mode -- a pity when the system has the necessary hardware built right in!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon
    Bugs aside, Bloodmoon is a smart buy for fans of the original game simply because it's not just more-of-the-same; the quests are well designed, and the werewolf slant changes the entire flavor of Morrowind.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Boom Blox
    It's also a perfect game for the entire family, being deep enough for adults to appreciate and visceral enough for kids to get a huge kick out of.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 08
    While it has been difficult to wholeheartedly recommend a Madden football game for a few years, Madden NFL 08 is a significant improvement over the series' past, and has refined the formula in such a way that it actually brings something new to the game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Far Cry 2
    If you can bear some of the repetition in between missions, the missions themselves are a blast. The environment is among the most compelling ever put on a screen this year. And multiplayer is strong.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon Diamond Version
    These are the best games in the series by a considerable margin, and should provide you with entertainment for weeks to come, especially if you're planning on playing "Pokémon Battle Revolution" for the Nintendo Wii.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5
    For gamers who've mocked their PS3-owning friends, it's time to suck up to them and hang out at their crib for this one. One taste of this, and it's going to feel like a long, long wait for the summertime release on Xbox 360.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Ikaruga
    The progression of difficulty is actually quite linear and well-balanced. But, because the entire experience is so densely compressed, for most people the game becomes too difficult and too technical far too quickly.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Thief: Deadly Shadows
    A terrific game. All of the stealth gameplay, intricate level design, Byzantine story branches, and delightfully larcenous action makes a welcome return in this edition. The godfather of stealth-action games is back. Unfortunately, while Thief: Deadly Shadows stands as an equal to any of the previous games in the series, it doesn't exceed them - nor does it move the franchise forward as much as it was obviously designed to do.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    It's one of the finest crossover titles I've ever played; mainstream gamers will enjoy it for its excellent use of the movie license, sharp visuals, and easy-to-pickup gameplay, but it also has enough challenge and variety for hardcore players to soak up.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    NASCAR Thunder 2003
    Getting 43 cars running on-screen at once is no easy task, but the graphics engine used for the GameCube version of NASCAR Thunder 2003 pulls it off without breaking a sweat.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
    This is the game that so many have deemed the best game ever released on the PlayStation. Now it's been given a new coat of paint. Sure, it has a few blemishes ... but overall, it's the same experience you loved before, only now it looks better.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The Sims
    While the gameplay is based on the same principles, The Sims is much more accessible as an overall product than Nintendo's pastel-hued "Animal Crossing."
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fight Night 2004
    Its incredibly diverse control system is implemented into a truly enjoyable game that has enough simulation elements to please boxing fans and strong gameplay that can be appreciated by a diverse crowd.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
    Its kiddy facade hides some terrifically fun gameplay with a lot of meat on its bones.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Warriors
    While it would have been very easy for the developers at Rockstar Toronto to simply recreate the events seen in the movie, they've managed to craft a tale that actually enhances the film.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Guerrilla
    Despite its lackluster storytelling, Red Faction: Guerrilla is a whole lot of fun to play, thanks to its meaty campaign and well-rounded multiplayer offerings.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy IV
    Along with the characters, the settings have been heavily reworked too. Players move in beautiful 3D environments displayed on the top screen, with the bottom screen being mainly used for the overworld map and for smaller maps such as dungeons, mountains and castles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel vs. Capcom 2
    My only serious complaint is that the music utterly sucks in every way and is an affront to mankind that should be excised from the universe by the vengeful spirits of J.S. Bach, Duke Ellington and Hank Williams.
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