GameZone's Scores

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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:
6577 game reviews
    • 52 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Somewhat typical of arcade-style console games, though the graphical elements are quite good.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    The main saving grace for Rygar: The Battle of Argus is that it’s one of the easier Wii action games to play. Unfortunately, it suffers from a total lack of originality for those who are familiar with the 3D action game genre.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Quite possibly one of the weakest entries in the Need for Speed franchise, Undercover for the PSP is an unexciting racing game with very little to offer longtime fans of the series.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    If you have played this game on the home consoles, playing this version will be a disappointment. However, taken in context of what is offered here, the game does a decent job of portraying the characters.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    JAWS Unleashed could’ve been a great game, given it’s unique premise and experienced developer. Unfortunately, the game is too buggy and has too many issues to make it one to recommend.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    While the intent was a good one, the execution leaves something to be desired. Pax Romana has deep content, but the gameplay is a little on the weak side.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A pretty dull game that can border on frustrating due to the clunky controls, lame missions and weak AI.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Sorry, Rockin' Android. While we respect your intentions, we simply can't recommend Crescent Pale Mist. Its overbearing list of frustrations and lacking visuals and sound will leave you feeling red instead of pale.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Winback 2: Project Poseidon seems like a game that started off with grand third-person shooter aspirations and then made a wrong turn and fell from the ranks of potentially good to merely average, at best. The storyline is predictable, and the missions bear a sameness after a bit.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The controls are well done; it’s just this novelty can’t keep an otherwise horrible game afloat.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Besides the graphics not being real impressive and the character voices not being original this is one of our favorites of the Monsters, Inc. games.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It’s true to the show that inspired it in almost every possible way but Return of the General Lee just falls flat thanks to awful controls and several glaring glitches scattered throughout.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hammy Goes Nuts! may seem to be a bit too simple for most, young players should enjoy it.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sticking close to the source material, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth should satisfy hardcore fans and children. There aren’t too many reasons to pick this up if you don’t fall into those two categories.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 should exclusively be played by its fans. Newcomers won’t appreciate the storyline or building the mechs as much as a fanatic would.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is yet another game tied to a popular kids show, and unfortunately it belongs to the vast majority of so-so products based on a famous license. Pass this one by.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The game becomes really repetitive, and kills any hope for replay.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Very disappointing, it offers nothing new to the table, yet it has so much potential that it wants to let out, and the graphics alone prove that.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The video-game translation offers just a scrap of the mystery and intrigue brought on by the book and film, and will most likely frustrate you more often than it rewards you.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    The unrealistic player movements and lack of AI make this one disappointing.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    This game is one of those games, which will be played for hours, and after played leave you with a good feeling for no apparent reason.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A surprisingly entertaining game. It is a bit on the easy side.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Sadly, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 is a button-masher devoid of all the things we love about the show or fighting games in general.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    This game will get boring quickly because there is no depth.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There’s a reason why we have the PlayStation Store. It’s for games like this that might contain some value but aren’t appropriate for a full $40 - $60 disc or bundle.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Some things in this game will hold your attention, but so many of the games, like Bob Sledding, are just plain not. The game as a whole just lacks pizzazz.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    X-Men: The Official Game had the potential to break free from the stereotypically bad superhero genre but ended up contributing to it.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It’s short, not overly challenging, and is a little repetitive. But you won’t find a better twenty-dollar racer for PSP.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Time Ace feels too much like it was just thrown together. So many elements are reused (even the final boss is comprised of bosses from earlier in the game) and numerous graphical glitches make it feel somewhat like an unfinished product.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    For what it’s worth, Tetris Evolution delivers all the juicy Tetris action but falls short in terms of the controls that make this a game that would have been more appropriate as an Xbox Live download.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Cross Edge not only fails to be a compelling Japanese RPG but it makes for one seriously awkward and uninspiring game. Skipping this game isn’t a bad idea unless you can look past the many things wrong with this game.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The truth is that the series’ hack-and-slash formula that had so captivated us is starting to get old.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Veteran players will probably tire of it after a couple of days since you can’t really do anything with changing out cards or making decks until after a long period of winning, and playing against what seems like the same cards over and over again may get dull.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    It is one of the more disappointing brain games I have engaged in; nothing too difficult here and unless you absolutely must play every puzzler out there, I would take a pass.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    24 cars are supposed to be on the track, but you rarely see more than three or four on the screen at once. That's a far cry from the 20+ that were visible on the Xbox version.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A solid and fun action game featuring one of the coolest superhero teams ever. With an excellent story with plenty of twists and turns and a host of familiar characters, fans will certainly have a lot to enjoy despite the linear levels.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    An average RTS game that had the potential to be more. Only get this game if you were fans of the previous game then you might enjoy this; otherwise it would be best to wait until some of the more promising RTS games come out later this year.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The vehicles aren't the only thing with a mind of their own. The camera is worse.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game explains a lot about what fans may not see in the upcoming movie, and while this is a departure from the previous squad-based titles, it is still a wonderful and enjoyable bit of fun.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While World Series of Poker offers some solid AI and nice multiplayer support, it ultimately can't play with the big dogs.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Elite Force had the potential to be not only a really stellar first-person shooter but also a Star Trek title that would surpass all others. Yet its sometimes-sloppy graphics, constant interruptions and substandard enemy AI dull things considerably.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    If you’re able to overlook the awful controls, the unintelligent enemy AI and shifty camera, the game’s great story and fantastic locations will draw you in every step of the way.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Fans of 50 Cent will find a lot to like about the loads of extra content available in Bulletproof but gamers will be disappointed by the repetitive and uninspiring action presented in this PSP game.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 49 Critic Score
    The sluggish controls and slow-as-molasses gameplay act as a virus that kills off any excitement this game could have had. Missions are boring and extremely repetitive.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The crashes are silly, the music is hard driving but the commentary is not the best. The racing is only average.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As a total package this is a wholly average game.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Syberia is one of the greatest point-and-click adventure games of all time, but the DS version is broken at a fundamental level. Avoid this painful port and track down the PC original instead.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The interface is clunky and once you can get past that, you will find this is a game that is very much in step with every RPG stereotype. Yep, there are load times, too.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Genie & the Amp makes good use of the DS touch screen, but it’s still something that could have been done via the buttons instead of the touch screen. The graphics do a good job of bringing the show’s ambience to the small screen and the music is right on the money.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a fun enough game for young girls, but the content is really lacking when it comes to variety and features. There just isn't enough to do, and girls will get bored quickly.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Unbound Saga has a tempting premise and a snazzy style, complete with visual sound effects, but the brawling action can't hold a candle to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, or even Turtles in Time Re-Shelled. As a fan of the genre, it saddens me to say that the best thing about Unbound Saga is the unusually cool soundtrack.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    I found the game's controls to be unfriendly and unnecessary. I asked myself a couple of times if this should be this difficult. My answer was "no" everytime.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The number of options, the good graphics for the globe and almost limitless gameplay adds up a game that is worthy of United Nations attention.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    This is not a good game, there are to many disappointing features to warrant purchase and I swear I got a headache at one point from the loud graphics (I had to turn down the brightness on my TV).
    • 51 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    The Legend of Jack Sparrow was very disappointing as a game and hurt the franchise’s appeal as a consequence.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    With keeping it simple, Warlords isn’t a title that is hard to understand. Defend your castle and deflect the shots at your enemies will almost guarantee victory.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The graphical quality of this program makes it a sure-fire winner. What it lacks in some areas, it makes up for in others. If you are a fan of Olympic-style action, this is a must-have.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Console racing fans may find this a little lacking, but for those who enjoy doing more than just circling a track, this has just the right flavor.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A fun, action-filled romp that stays true to the spirit of the characters as Mel Blanc envisioned them. Improvements on the camera system would be nice.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    The humor in the game is very funny and could almost pass for a lost episode of the show. However the rest of the game just falls apart due to the gameplay.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Pretty tight controls and at least some relevant use of the Stylus. The game is not real innovative and becomes repetitive and boring.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The camera is a pain, but if you can't deal with some awkward angles, then obviously you haven't finished too many games. Let's face it: good camera systems are rare. Deal with it. Or miss out on a fun game.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Sadly, the motion controls for this game are not 100% accurate, and that does depending on which form of the sword you are using, it still remains really fun.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    With very little to laugh at in terms of good jokes and repetitive missions, gamers might want to skip this one altogether.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Still, I don’t see this game being the life of the party seeing as Nintendo’s Mario Party games offers addictive gameplay and plenty of variety.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The courses are short and usually sweet, and the controls are intuitive without being overly sensitive, paving the way for Wii newbies who might not be used to the console’s motion controls.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Aside from the poor controls and the limited choices in racetracks, gamers will quickly get tired of the game's repetitiveness and lack of an interesting story.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As a wrestling game it is average at best, but as a fighting game it walks the line between average and good. "Real" wrestling fans will probably be disappointed because of the controls.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    "NBA Street" with different moves and more ballers, minus the polished gameplay. The analog stick's heightened sensitivity is not as innovative as it is a refinement.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It's sparse moments of truly enjoyable fisticuffs just come too late in a game that tries too hard to be cool.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though some of the missions were quite fun, there are still a few that had me yawning a bit. Typical search and destroy, find this, blow up that, escort him to safety… blah blah blah.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    If it weren't for random crashes and long start ups, the game would have been much more enjoyable.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    While we were practically salivating to get started on this title, we spent an hour trying to get past the very unfinished feeling graphics and lack of any real depth to the changes included in Small Brawl.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The game looks good and the controls are not hard to understand, but this is another in a long line of games that are riding the crest of the feature film and not offering anything compelling enough to maintain interest for long.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    While Rengoku II has its few interesting moments, there isn’t much here that will keep you playing this one for very long.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    SpyHunter: Nowhere to Run can be summed up in one word; average. It's not a bad game, it's not a great game. It has some bad ideas and some good ideas and they're all executed in a mediocre fashion.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Wall.E is another disappointment in a series of movie/game disappointments. Kids will tire after their parents have long left the room but there will still be hours left to beat game.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Too often I found myself cursing at the unusually hard to manage team attacks and screaming as I started the whole field over for the 100th time.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Despite the good story, great graphics and nice characterization, playing this game isn’t any fun. The interface is painful.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A nice enough teen adventure that doesn’t have any inappropriate content, but one that could have been better. More things to do, more puzzles. The story is interesting, though, and the teen characterization of the Hardy boys is well-done.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    G.I. Joe is very iffy at times, but it is a decent game that will grow on you.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Marvel Super Hero Squad has a number of fun moments that work on the PSP but missing co-op and a few gameplay issues make this game a miss. That said, however, young gamers would still have a blast taking their favorite Marvel character through this decent action game. Do consider this a rental for fans of the show.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Another idea gone horribly awry, there is far better out there.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The developers at EA finally nailed down what it takes to create a fun Superman game. The only problem is that the game is really late (since it is a movie tie-in and the movie came out nearly six months ago) and the game can get really tedious.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game just isn’t very enjoyable. The story is weak, the gameplay isn’t varied enough, and the visuals aren’t very attractive. Only Lyoko fans will be interested.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Another weak attempt to cash in on an upcoming film, Eragon will likely disappoint fans of the book and the upcoming film.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Linear gameplay, long loads and some crashes did nothing to endear this game to the shooter’s heart.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Alas, Secret Missions fails to be that glorious Civil War first-person shooter that not only gives gamers a good glimpse of what the tragic war was about but also experience the secretive side to famous confrontations during that period. With too many problems holding it back, those gamers with an eye towards history should simply consider renting this one instead.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 46 Critic Score
    I can only recommend 7 Wonders of the Ancient World for those hardcore and dedicate PSP puzzle gamers looking for something new. Even then you will probably be disappointed after a few minutes of playing the game.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Has a number of mini-games but unfortunately not all of them make for a particularly engaging or challengingly fun package.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    I can't say it was terrible, and I liked the idea behind the game, but it never properly executes on its promise to make you ambidextrous.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    For an Arcade racer, this one is totally FUN, a great way to burn a few minutes or hours.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    There is enough challenge to it to make it enjoyable, and enough of a mixture of mission objectives to not have you ledge hopping over and over and over again.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Fairytale Fights could have been the next Castle Crashers, but its lack of depth and overabundance of repetition shows that some tales are better left untold.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A bland and uninspired rip-off, steer clear of this one.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    There's nothing very super about Super Monkey Ball Adventure and that's thanks to a poorly conceived story mode that takes us away from the familiar elements we love the most.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Provides an intriguing storyline that is sure to capture fans of the team-based tactical shooter genre.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A rehash of other games that did the job of melding great storytelling with original combat elements much better. This was a game which was greeted with high expectations, only to have those dashed.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Superman Returns shares Spider-Man's flaw of repetitive combat, but it has several mistakes that stand alone: a jerky, unreliable camera; boring mission objectives; and graphics that sit well below the standards of the first Xbox.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    If your Harry Potter fandom tells you that it’s worth spending your money to see an ugly representation of your favorite character run around an ugly representation of your favorite school doing boring things, ignore it and buy a better game. Trust me.

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