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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:
  1. Positive: 3,794 out of 6577
  2. Mixed: 2,499 out of 6577
  3. Negative: 284 out of 6577
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2
    The solid foundation residually left over from the original and the new hybrid weapons system create a basically appealing package from which a decent amount of fun can be derived, but the lackluster presentation, uninspired story, outright broken multiplayer, and atrocious amount of glitches makes Dead Rising 2 less of a flawed gem and more of a somewhat polished pile that incrementally smells worse the longer you let it sit in your disc drive.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Giants: Citizen Kabuto
    The huge amount of variety, great storyline, and intuitive gameplay makes this game one that fans of just about every genre should check out.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ESPN Major League Baseball
    It’s pretty clear that "MVP 2004" is the overall winner this year, but this one comes dangerously close to being this year’s favorite baseball title.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Boulder Dash EX
    If you can get past the games somewhat rough exterior and uninspired aural accompaniment than you’ll be in store for a thoroughly enjoyable game that will be played for years to come.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Tak and the Power of Juju
    As easy as The Sims Bustin’ Out on the GBA is, it’s surprising that the game offers so much lasting appeal, clocking in at nearly 20 hours.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    MLB Slugfest 20-03
    With great graphics, top-notch sound and amusing gameplay, this is baseball at its most wacky and enjoyable.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    MTV Music Generator 3: This Is the Remix
    The program has a small learning curve but once you get the basics down, you will be surprised at the ease of use. If you like music, want to try your hand at remixing old classics or new tunes into “original” songs, then it really doesn’t get much better than this.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover
    Packs just as much heat as the original – the same fighters, the genius mechanics, and one of the best and most fluid fighting systems ever created.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WWE Day of Reckoning
    Button mashing for newbies, individual moves for the pros. WWE Day of Reckoning has something for everyone, regardless of your wrestling preference.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    GRID
    This Nintendo DS version isn't anywhere near the quality (or originality) of the console versions, but if you can accept it as a good racing game and not another version of GRID, you'll enjoy it very much.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
    A deep, engaging experience, with a captivating plot and a great combat system. If your PS2 is sitting in a closet somewhere it’s time to dig it out, because the system’s got one more must-play RPG.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Street Fighter Anniversary Collection
    With so many hardcore dedicated Street Fighter fans out there, you will be in for the shock of your life when you decide to try your skills online.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands
    Telltale Games keeps the series strong with Baddest of the Bands — it’s a rockin’ adventure that is bound to keep fans of both Strong Bad and point-and-click games happy.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
    It's not overwhelmingly difficult – this is a good thing for younger audiences – and it doesn't tread new ground, so what could anyone take away from LEGO Harry Potter? Well, the ability to play as primary characters such as Ron, Hermione, Sirius, Lupin and the boy who survived, Harry Potter, is almost enough to recommend a purchase.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Twisted Metal: Black Online
    Well worth the price of the Network Adaptor.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Space Empires IV
    If, however, animation means little to you, and you are looking for a solid, space civ game that requires chess-like moves, this program may be exactly what you are looking for.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Day of Defeat
    An insanely fun, insanely addictive, experience. The very nature of the game promotes teamwork and communication, and there are always memorable moments to be had.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tekken 4
    One of the best multiplayer games you'll find on the PS2. I loved it at the arcade and I love it at home. I just wish it was a new experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
    Same innovative control scheme as last year’s edition, now with a greater emphasis on using both analog sticks to land the best shot. The new courses were designed with a variety of layouts, ranging from easy to extremely difficult.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Sam & Max Episode 106: Bright Side of the Moon
    This is adventure gaming at its purest. TellTale has done a superb job bringing back a popular set of adventure gamers from the past and incorporating them into a new format of episodic gaming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tropico 3: Absolute Power
    Absolute Power isn't a revolution, instead taking the framework laid out by the original game and building on it with new features and a wacky new campaign.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Activision Anthology
    For you older and classic gaming fans out there who remember watching He – Man and G.I Joe then tossing your favorite Atari cart in before doing your homework or eating dinner, the trip down memory lane just doesn’t get any better than this.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Gladius
    While the storytelling and gameplay are a bit on the slow and awkwardly paced side, Gladius can be a pretty deep and engaging tactical RPG.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Mirror's Edge
    The game’s free-running mechanic is intuitive and feels natural, offering a nice change of pace from other titles in the genre. However, the game’s story mode feels a bit too linear and combat is underwhelming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sam & Max Episode 203: Night of the Raving Dead
    This episode is the weakest this season so far as in terms of humor, but is the strongest in terms of puzzle solving. However, Sam & Max fans want the hysterical gags the series usually offers, so they may be a little disappointed.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem
    The more challenging aspects take a bit to get to, but when players do reach the Plus Mode and Special Levels, it's worth every second.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime Pinball
    If you are a fan of Pinball games or of the Metroid Prime franchise, then this is a game for you.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mega Man & Bass
    Hardcore Mega Man fans (or anyone else looking for a great, challenging action game) should seize this opportunity to take the blue bomber back to his old-school roots.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
    F.E.A.R. 2 is a great game that offers an intense single-player experience and a solid multiplayer experience. While the single-player mode might be somewhat linear and maybe a little too short the overall experience is still top notch.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Black
    It's thrilling in a way that gets your juices flowing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game
    The game was made with a definite sense of appreciation for the original films, and stands well against any other action game out there, even without its license. Sure, it's got some problems, but it's still everything a true fan could hope for.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame
    I think it's a good sophomore title from the people at Neocore. Not everyone is going to be able to play it because it is so tough, but for those gamers who have the ability, they will be happy.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
    The PC version is a nice attempt that finally gives PC gamers the chance to experience one of the best game franchises to start up in the past few years. However, the laggy performance and slowdown makes the PC version pale in comparison to its console brethren.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Smuggler's Run: Warzones
    The game has enough extras, graphical improvements, and secrets that it does a great job just being itself and not another port.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
    Strictly as an RPG though, Dark Down is a worthwhile endeavor.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    MLB 09: The Show
    This game is a great baseball game that fans would and should get. One of the better baseball games I’ve played dating back to the NES.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    DeathSpank
    Even with the shortcomings of cooperative and the narrative, DeathSpank still ends up being a joyous romp through a fantasy-filled world of evil unicorns, kidnapped orphans, and sinful monks.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NHL 2K7
    A solid game of hockey with fantastic controls and tons of features.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Shadowgrounds Survivor
    Next to the Orange Box, this is actually a sweet value title. You must like killing aliens, lots of action and the kind of game where it pays to go looking down deserted dark corridors.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prey
    The weapons are balanced and the action is intense.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shattered Galaxy
    You may log off thinking wow we are kicking a lot of butt, just to find the next time you log on that the tide has changed and your team is pinned against the wall…Real Time at its best!!!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Close Combat: Invasion: Normandy
    Combines solid graphics and exceptional sounds into a top-notch war gaming experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Deadly Dozen: Pacific Theater
    The environments, aside from being really large, are also very richly detailed and impressed the heck out of me.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gothic II
    A good follow up to an original RPG. Here's hoping Bethesda does "Gothic III" and fixes the inventory shortcomings.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Port Royale
    Port Royale has depth of gameplay and presents this enjoyable but challenging escapade against a rich background of a battle for power in the Caribbean.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Armed and Dangerous
    A unique third/first-person shooter that doesn't take itself seriously but still manages to keep trigger-happy gamers pleased with its over-the-top arsenal.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    OutRun2
    While gamers looking for serious meticulously realistic racing will probably be disappointed with the physics in the game, those looking for a fast smooth arcade racing game should have a great time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    King's Bounty: The Legend
    Even with the lower standard of graphics and sound, the game is still above board in the fun department. I really like this title and thank it deserves some big time praise for bringing back the cool in single-player RPGs.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Metal Slug Advance
    Some gamers may find it too short or frustrating, but it's a must-have for shooter fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    You don't have to be a fan of the show to enjoy this action-packed game that, aside from looking really good, is both fun and highly addictive.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    UEFA EURO 2008
    The soccer is well done, the ball physics are solid and the overall environment – from graphics to sound – is well done.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Heavenly Sword
    Nariko, Kai and company are the most compelling characters to ever grace a video game (and yes, that is opinion). The voice acting is dead-on and the graphics are gorgeous. In the end, though, the short gameplay and similarities to God of War lower the overall score.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Age II
    A flawed, repetitive, and wholly derivative Western RPG, but still manages to be a vast improvement over the original and should greatly please fans of Origins. Fans of Mass Effect may also find enough satisfaction here to hold them over until ME3 releases, but make no mistake: if only one Bioware title is nominated for awards this year, it will not be this one.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Tales of Vesperia
    If anything, Tales of Vesperia is one deep and enchanting role-playing game that manages to weave a good story and keep you hooked from start to finish. It certainly isn’t a revolutionary RPG but with a wonderful cast of characters and a good story, it’s hard not to find yourself thoroughly enjoying everything about this engaging game RPG fans will come to love.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
    Excellent next-gen sports gaming, several new features, hours of challenging gameplay – if you don’t have a golf game for PlayStation 3, this is the one to get.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Uru: Ages Beyond Myst
    Uru’s deep story and great puzzles easily make it one of the best adventure games of the year.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009
    While this is better than last year’s version, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 shows that Yukes still have a long way to go to take full advantage of the Wii’s features. The added online functionality is a step in the right direction, so one can only expect things to get better from here on out for the series.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Guild Wars: Eye of the North
    The game still is linear in the path you take through it, but GWEN is terrific fun. You will need to learn squad management skills a bit better, but you are driven to do so by the flow of the story. Great graphics, great sound, great adventure – GWEN is a first-rate expansion.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Project: Snowblind
    Clever enough to feel special, yet familiar enough to get the player involved without much of a learning curve. Whether using the ice-pick to HACK a system, or reeling from the effects of a "Snowblind" disorientation, you feel involved in this game 100%.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NHL 2003
    The new features, especially the dynamic deke control are remarkable and may warrant an upgrade from a previous version for the true hockey fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The Sims: Unleashed
    After welcoming the precocious and mischievous fur-balls (and other assortment) into your home, you’ll wonder how you could have lived without them.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Robot Alchemic Drive
    It is refreshing to see a developer try new ideas.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII
    Offers a lot of new vehicles, weapons, and maps to give you even more of what you've been playing this game for all this time. It is a solid and enjoyable addition to the BF series that just makes that game even more addictive and gives you some new ways to play and new toys to play with.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    EverQuest: Lost Dungeons of Norrath
    The dungeons are great and popular, but there are some lag issues here that need to be corrected.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
    The controls aren't entirely perfect, but they function well enough to get players through the game without wanting to quit.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
    We would have liked to have seen more optional tasks and interactivity between characters, but the game is still great fun to play.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    MTX Mototrax
    The best motocross racer you can buy right now.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prototype (2009)
    It’s smart, stylish, offers tons of fun for your money. The developers should be lauded for their efforts on every aspect of the game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Perfect Dark
    Perfect Dark isn’t a huge overhaul like other remakes on XBLA, but is still a solid and engaging title. FPS fans who missed out on the original would do well to check out this groundbreaking title, and hardcore fans should experience the game with the technical improvements.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
    The controls for both of these characters are very tight and always responsive.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Free Realms
    The game is about variety, in a fantasy setting, and everything experienced embraces the game and seems geared to make the game player feel at home. Free Realms is an enjoyable adventure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    NHL Hitz 20-02
    This is a terrific blend of arcade-style gaming (as in with the players steaming and bursting into flame) and straight-ahead sports simulation.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    All-Star Baseball 2003
    Die-hard fans of the sport will immediately pick up on some of the deficiencies, but those can be overlooked due to the overall package.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Chessmaster
    A top quality game that did not short the consumers or insult the seasoned players by dumping a low-end game for the sake of having a chess game for the Xbox. It's a joy to play, and keeps me wanting to come back for more.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    The only other real problem I have with the game is its length and lack of replay value. One trip through the game takes only a few hours. It can be beaten with a little determination in less than a day.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
    Tiger Woods 11 feels much more like a transitional entry to the franchise overall, and it's hard to imagine that the 2012 iteration of the series won't shift the focus to motion sensing devices like Kinect.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Twisted Metal: Head-On
    Head-On is the first top-of-the-line multiplayer game designed for a handheld. It's vehicular combat at its finest. It's satisfying, but will leave you hungry for another bite.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Geometry Wars: Galaxies
    The only two issues are the control scheme is not as good and many gamers might not be able to justify the higher price.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sonic Advance 3
    While the game still maintains the same traditional platformer level design and old-school Sonic action, the game is designed around teamwork this time around and this is handled superbly throughout the game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    NHL 06
    There is no denying EA when it comes to slick presentation, fluid gameplay, and topnotch animations, but its breakneck pace, and broken goalies will definitely take away some of its charm.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Lego Star Wars
    For the young crowd the game is wonderfully accessible and for the older crowd it will not fail to pull you into its charming interpretation of the Star Wars saga's prequels.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    MLB Power Pros 2008
    A solid baseball game for the Wii that is lacking in what the Wii does best, Motion controls.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Major League Baseball 2K7
    The game is riddled with glitches that play a hand in making the gameplay something that still needs plenty of attention if this series plans to compete with the big leagues.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Downhill Domination
    Graphically it is strong, and the audio tracks are superb.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Emergency Fire Response
    I can honestly say that I have a little more respect for the people who do this kind of thing everyday after playing Emergency Fire Response, and great job to Dreamcatcher in making a fun RTS game that captures excitement and enjoyment based on real life people.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Space Channel 5 Special Edition
    The sequel adds in a lot of new unlockable content to help extend replay value, new face offs with vocals, longer button holds, and even instruments, and the overall controls and challenge seem a lot better in this version.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Lunar Legend
    Lunar Legend rocks – a godsend for RPG fans, and especially Lunar fans. It’s a completely new story, and you can play it while your taking care of bid-ness, what more could you ask for?
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    2002 FIFA World Cup
    A good soccer program, featuring excellent animation and sound and solid game play. If there is a drawback it would be the lack of gaming options.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 3
    I won’t cookie-cut – the DS rendition of Spider-man 3 will undoubtedly provide more entertainment than its multi-million dollar big-screen counterpart. Activision should be commended on a job well done.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    N+
    Without a doubt one of the most addictive platform/puzzle games on the PSP, N+ is one of those games that will complete consume you in the best way possible.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    echochrome ii
    The decision to make it strictly Move-enabled is odd, but there is no denying that the game possesses enough challenge and charm for fans and newcomers to give this light-based puzzler a chance.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2011
    The gameplay is a lot of fun-despite the slower pace-and the combination of online and off-line options will keep you busy throughout the season.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom
    The setting is definitely terrific, and multiplayer is handled quite well, but the game just does not go that extra mile and offer something outside the graphics that sets it apart. It is a good game; it just does not go that extra step to becoming a great game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked!
    Not only did they add a bunch of new content, rides, scenery, and events, but they even added completely new features (like the tunnels, elevators, laser shows, etc.)
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rune Factory Frontier
    This is one of the best games I've played on the Wii since we've gotten it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Mirror's Edge
    The game does a terrific job in both challenging and entertaining. The story is solid enough to hold the elements together and the world that the game is placed in supports all the elements. This is a well-designed game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Blue Dragon
    I hope this sells like hotcakes because I would love to see Mistwalker and Artoon deliver a sequel and continue on the series.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Final Fight: Double Impact
    Boasting two faithfully reproduced arcade classics, Final Fight: Double Impact is a fantastic value and a must-buy for fans of old-school arcade fans.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Global Operations
    The gaming public has wanted a good team based game for a long time, now it has one.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Uncommon Valor: Campaign for the South Pacific
    Controlling all of these details might overwhelm a novice player at first, but given time to practice and master the interface and all of the commands start to come pretty naturally, it even becomes rather addictive.
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