GameZone's Scores

  • Games
For 6,577 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 76% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 19% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2
Lowest review score: 18 Deal or No Deal
Score distribution:
6577 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Taut and gripping. The game is seamless and action packed once a mission is launched. The cutscenes are very well done and really set up the action.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The gameplay is exactly right: intriguing, engaging and challenging, without being frustrating. The game is long enough, and not too long. The interface is good, although the inventory access still needs improving. The puzzles are great, the mini-games are great...it's a great game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is the best PlayStation soccer game currently on the market. The gameplay, graphics and audio tracks are all superb.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The lack of online play on this console is disappointing, but this is still a terrific title. Midway has crafted a game that is a delight to play and to watch. Option rich, graphically wonderful and with a great audio track, this is a title video hockey fans should own.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It's a long game, and that can go a long way in this industry. You'll be playing this one for weeks.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    1) It's a blast to play. 2) There are a ton of extra items to collect and lots of hidden (albeit small) areas to explore. 3) The multiplayer mode is very explosive (in other words, it rocks).
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Although a relatively easy game, Culture shock leaves you craving to play the next episode. Lets just hope that the villain of Episode 2: Situation: Comedy is more up to par with bad guy standards.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This is well-made, well-developed title. The end result isn't the new gold standard, but the idea and implementation sure are good.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tightly woven gameplay makes this a great addition to the series. If only more touch screen could have been implemented.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A truly terrific soccer game that is both entertaining and challenging. Performing skills with the analog-hot key combination is difficult, but the results, when you pull off that move that separates defender from shoes, is a great feeling.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Like a large pot of soup. The soup makes a great dinner for the first few days, but by the end of the week, it isn't quite as appetizing as it was before.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    If you ever wanted to have the opportunity to control over twenty Super Hero legends in one game then this is your chance.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game's setting and story elements make it stand out against other puzzle titles, but the game is just far too easy to hold a serious puzzle fanatic's attention for too long.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Quite possibly the best game in the series, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams delivers an enjoyably deep and epic action-adventure game fans new and old will relish.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    It reminds me of the roller rink, the movie theaters-anywhere that had a working Mortal Kombat machine. That's the draw for this game ' nostalgia. The hook is everything else.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The interface makes the gameplay a pleasure, with its easy controls and menus. The only drawback to the gameplay is the lack of more than one save game slot, which means only one person can play each game cartridge.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The decision is a no-brainer for people who don’t already own it on the Xbox or PS2, but for those who have played it before, the slick presentation just might not be enough to warrant an upgrade.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game is really fluid and runs at a high frame rate. What I liked about this game is that the weapons that you carry will affect your speed, just like it would in real life.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The player movement is very good, and ball physics are excellent. The game stumbles a little in terms of AI but delivers a sound soccer experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A title that has insane quality, engrossing gameplay with a ton of replay value and not to mention a program that is very stable.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Once again, Rockstar manages to do an amazing job porting one of their games and does so nearly flawlessly.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Some of the more glaring issues, like stiff controls and poor AI, are still present. Still, this is probably one of the best WWE wrestling games out there, warts and all.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A plot which will suck you in and a deeply intricate blend of action and espionage which can create an almost endless character creation and enable you to build your ultimate cybernetic killing machine.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Hardcore battles, relentless boss fights, and a breathtaking combo and weapon system that rivals "Devil May Cry 4," Ninja Gaiden II is every bit the brutal and action-packed sequel players were expecting.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Another small leap in a good direction, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 delivers another stellar game of virtual golf that is sure to please dedicated Tiger Woods fans.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    While the single player campaign and storyline feel a bit lacking, the deep multiplayer aspects of Mechassault 2 and the amazing graphical effects push the game to greatness.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Some of the finishes are amazing to watch.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even when I became involved with the story, I’d eventually get tired of text tapping the screen, and quit playing altogether. Fans should pick up this title immediately. Newcomers should be wary of the genre, not the game itself.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    There's something about the simple (but unobvious) puzzles, the simple battles and the attack limitations that make it impossible to put down.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    One of the really neat things about this game is the new base running interface. There is now three screens on the top right that show where all the base runners are, this makes it very easy to know where all of your runners are, and help out when you try to steal bases.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An immensely enjoyable game that will consume your day, if you're not careful. A great game for multiple players; too bad there are only two save slots.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sure "Winning Eleven 7" for the PS2 dominates this particular sport’s genre in terms of gameplay, but FIFA Soccer 2005 is a solid game with an even greater online multiplayer mode.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's not as crazy or as outrageous, which might seem a little strange after seeing the direction the game was going in. But once you play NHL Hitz Pro, even for only a few minutes, you'll see that the developers have taken the series in the right direction.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With an emphasis on feel-good playability, it’s hard to go wrong with Rage of the Gladiator. Any old school boxing gamer will feel right at home.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    One of the best things is that this game, even though it can be really frustrating, is suitable for the younger gamers that might be in your household.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    My only complaint is the reduction of fatalities.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A whole other ballgame that not only looks great but plays like a game worthy of giving this year’s "MVP Baseball" and "MLB 2K" game a run for their money.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The excellent graphics, good controls and great sound effects also add up to a great game. But all is not perfect, the difficulty and the occasional AI misstep might put off some gamers.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Featuring the most seamless climbing, swinging and platform-hopping controls of any game, Prince of Persia is an outstanding sequel.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Yes, this is another installment of a long-running series, but it is by far the best, most enjoyable one of them all.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Another great feature of this game is the mission varieties to mix up the action and the open-ended style of gameplay throughout a few Acts.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, the controls have some major issues, which is one of the major downfalls of the game. To say the least, they aren't very responsive or accurate.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The gameplay is everything you could want in an RPG. Every battle is turn-based, and they feature some of the best, most easy-to-understand menus that I have ever seen.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Sure, this isn’t a ‘real’ Mega Man game but after so many traditional sequels it’s about time the franchise explores new directions.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Yet another stellar Ghost Recon experience with an interesting premise, challenging missions and the same great online multiplayer experience we’ve all come to expect from a Tom Clancy tactical action game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Like "NBA Street," the gameplay is easy enough to be pick-up-and-play friendly but deep enough to stay entertaining for weeks.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A vicious high-adrenaline wrestling/street fighting game that defies conventional brawler concepts while managing to one up its nearest WWE competition in terms of style and gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Revolution capitalizes on the DS’s strengths with some great stylus-based controls. Unfortunately, there are some problems, as the gameplay feels a bit scaled down and the maps feel pretty cramped.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This game marks the next generation of MMOs in many ways. It looks good, is very entertaining and plays very well. This is a journey well worth taking.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Even gamers that never played a Dragon Quest game should be able to find the charm underneath the old-school gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A must have expansion pack for any gamer who owns the original game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ace Combat 6 is an accessible and exciting flight combat game with great arcade-style gameplay. While the story elements are pretty cheesy, the game itself is a lot of fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The missions are amusing and fun and so are exploring your surroundings. This new edition also includes some new classes and co-op mini-games that make this game a real gem.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Despite its change in perspective, Ghost Recon 2 remains to be a solid action-packed shooter that will make you proud you own a Xbox.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game also sustains virtually no loading times, despite its faithful recreation of a ambient gothic world. Even with the impressive graphics, the game still runs smooth as silk.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Tekken 6 is not to be missed and ever player should be proud to have it in their gaming library.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Assault on Dark Athena is a great deal for players, as it gives those PS3 owners who missed out on the phenomenal Escape from Butcher Bay the chance to check it out in HD, with a host of perks. However, based solely on the strength of these perks, it’s a bit harder to recommend for those who played through Riddick’s first console game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The intensity level in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 is certainly high, especially in critical situations.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is both stimulating to the eyes and ears and will have you jumping out of your chair when the fit it’s the shan. The character rendering and animation is top notch.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The character depth is not as strong as the first, but it answers some burning questions and in my opinion, the end opens up a whole new bottle of what now? A must for Kate Walker fans. Others may not get it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    An incredibly fun, beautiful 2D action title that's deep and accessible at the same time. While the Spyro name might make some wary, anyone who misses this one is really missing out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    With it’s mixing of genres and brilliant story, Shenmue II is an unforgettable experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just one of those rare gems that make you glad you own an Xbox.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    No other game combines rhythm and action so seamlessly, and the jamming soundtrack only helps you lose yourself in the battles. But with so few levels to play, and limited unlocks, there isn't much of a reason to replay the game other than to experience your favorite songs again.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The new approach to the stale genre ensures a fun single-player experience, even if it is a bit short-lived.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The improvements over the launch title are immense but the overall changes to the gameplay mechanics just make this an addictive treat.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The players do all look larger than life, but the nuances of the graphics really breathe life into this title and the control scheme – while taking a bit to get used to – works well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hands down, FIFA 07 is one of the best PSP sports titles of the year. Its content can’t be beat. The controls are top-notch, bridging the gap between console and handheld gameplay.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Sure, they might be a little dated. Sure, you’ve played this sort of thing before. You still won’t find a better pure action experience anywhere.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    THQ has done a good job gearing up the franchise for the future with the inclusion of downloadable user-created content. Downloading storylines that involve the G.I. Joe villain, Cobra Commander, buying the WWE from Vince McMahon should be one of the game’s selling points plastered on front of the retail box.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    I believe this episode to be a little superior to Ice Station Santa in the smoothness of the story and the good integration of puzzles.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Without really breaking new ground in tactical gameplay, the game is still able to give you plenty to think about during the excessively long battles. Character and job classes offer something different on the battlefield and this is good news seeing as there are hundreds of quests to take on aside from the main quest.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The new putting system and the US Open add some great new challenges for fans of the series, giving them plenty of reason to invest.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I cannot express how much enjoyment this title has brought into our family gaming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Eternal Sonata is a good RPG, not great, but good and worth the play.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    You tend to see most everything coming, which means there are few plot twists that are not either foreshadowed or anticipated. Still, it is a good storyline, and the game is entertaining.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite a questionable control system, Street Fighter: Alpha 3 Max has proven that the fighting genre still has some kick left in it, even in the portable world.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The best episode so far.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The most exhilarating ride down the slopes you'll have this generation.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While there were a few problems, like AI issues and boggy framerates, Deus Ex: Invisible War is still a worthy successor to the original.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The whole idea itself was not only neat, but it was amazingly well executed and is not only fun ... but extremely addicting as well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The new Magic Town, host of object additions, and backward compatibility with previous expansion packs ensures that fans will stay busy until The Sims 2 is released in a few months.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Sports amazing graphical elements, and a solid plot.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Hats off to Treyarch for making a game based on probably the most difficult character to harness. They have nailed Spider-man from his animations to his abilities – this game is nearly a perfect adaptation.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The melee combat is a unique system that works amazingly well in one on one combat. The disturbing and unsettling storyline will also please anyone looking for a “survival” horror game for the 360.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Fans will love it, and newcomers will quickly go and buy the previous installments in the series.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The gameplay is great! Few controls to memorize and the game flows nicely while you are playing. The only down side is the load time between sequences and battles. [Director's Edition]
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wii MotionPlus doesn't disappoint. The tiny, $20 peripheral (you get one free with the game; the rest are sold separately) is everything it's cracked up to be - when placed in the hands of developers who know what they're doing.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There are some suspect AI moves but this game perseveres and should hand PC gridiron gamers challenge and entertainment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Solid mechanics, lavish presentation, and strong audio all combine for one great gaming value.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed any of the Hearts of Iron games then you will love this expansion pack. Just like the other games it has huge replay value and you definitely get a lot of "bang" for your buck.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great basketball game, offering up fluid controls, great graphics, and some truly awe-inspiring dunks. A great continuation of the franchise.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you enjoyed the first game then this should be the game for you, especially if you are a hardcore strategy game fan.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Not only the best military sim of recent times, but one of the most intense and exciting strategy games ever created.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's like a Greatest Hits collection of the finest, early Mega Man games, and both newbies and old players really need to check it out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The card system is excellent. It has the random intensity and unpredictability of a real card game mixed with elements of real- and turn-based RPGs.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ultimately, you're going to have to ask yourself if Tetris for the PS3 is worth the $9.99. It's a perfectly playable version of the game, and it looks nice. However, there's nothing really special about it. It's Tetris. It's on the PS3. It's kinda hard to get too excited about that.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The weakest portion of Road Trip is the sound. Aside from the screeching of tires on the road and the bubble-gum pop on the car’s radio, there really is little else to listen to.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    All of the players react to the slightest touch of the controller and that is the way it should be! You can play NFL Street for months on end and you will never get bored with it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The new content does its job of keeping the appeal factor high, but the bugs, lack of story depth and uninteresting characters don’t exactly invite in newcomers.

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