Gaming Maxx's Scores

  • Games
For 187 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 67% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 26% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 83
Highest review score: 100 Vagrant Story
Lowest review score: 16 AeroWings 2: Air Strike
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 6 out of 187
187 game reviews
    • 94 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
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    • Gaming Maxx
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A just as addicting game as last years game, and improves pretty well upon it too.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    It’s an addiction, a very good one at that, where you can make up to 2,999 new friends for just 9.95 a month. A MMORPG that set its own standard on the PC world has indeed set another one on the console world.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Truly a game of patience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Multiplayer fans should skip this title and pick up "Timesplitters 2" or "Red Faction 2" instead.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I highly recommend this game to anyone who has any interest in fighting games, especially those who were disappointed with "Tekken 4" or people who have a craving for the Mortal Kombat series.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    The most realistic and best hockey game you’ll find on the market anywhere.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    There are only three words to describe most of the game’s controls, which are simple, precise and responsive. The games controls are just perfect and are some of the best I have played with in any racing title out on any console.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Don't get me wrong, Ratchet and Clank is an awesome platformer in length and gameplay and just about everything, just I preferred "Sly Cooper’s" gameplay more.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    For those who are amateurs and have not played much of the Tiger Woods series you may find yourself frustrated at crucial times.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    You can literally do anything you imagine. You can kill police officers, civilians; pick up hookers, etc with more than forty weapons at your disposal you will be frothing at the mouth. This game truly is a winner in the gameplay department.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Doesn’t offer anything new to players who have played "Wave Race" and "Jet Moto."
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With the new moves, combos and improved online play you’ll be playing this one forever.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Overall, this has made an old ToeJam and Earl fan very happy. I still would rather it be even more like the original title, but the final product is definitely great.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    "Timesplitters 2" will appeal more to those who were into "Perfect Dark" or 007 types of games. Red Faction II will appeal more to those who like games such as "Halo."
    • 89 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Improves upon NBA 2k2 in almost every single way.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Edges out "Red Faction 2" just by a hair. "Red Faction"'s single player mode is much more intense but lacks the cooperative campaign mode that Timesplitters 2 did.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The only thing about these simple controls is that the game’s response seems too sensitive to each use of the d-pad. Simple, and yet, they still have some gripes.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    An amazing game, which is much better than its predecessors on the PC.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A much-improved version over its predecessor.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game may not be completely up to par with the competition in other areas, but the career mode is definitely the best to have.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    While it is not long, it just is too much damn fun to put down or not play again.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Its lastability is the only drawback of the title.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The moment I picked it up, it was hard to separate me from it. And as I've told many already, any game that can make me smile as much as this game does is definitely a gem of its own.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    A fantastic multiplayer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Its gameplay has evolved to a funfactor of hell yes!
    • 93 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    NFL 2k3 seems to be aimed at more for those who have a touch of arcade football within them while "Madden 2003" is for the hardcore simulation gamer. Overall I would choose Madden 2003 as the winner of the football crown for this season by just a hair.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The AI and specific aspects of the gameplay need tweaking, and graphically it could stand a few tweaks too, but very fun to play regardless.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The game also includes a cool behind the scenes footage of the game and interviews with coverboy Marshall Faulk, John Madden, Al Michaels and Melissa Stark.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Casual sports gamers will often find frustration due to the computer AI.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    A sleeper hit that is not only enjoyable on the eyes, but the action, the story, and the maturity of the game really spice up the title. While the game is short, a game that leaves you yearning for more has to be good.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A refreshing change from the old 3D fighter molds we see a lot of today. The character's unbalanced strengths is definitely a weak point and can make this a frustrating game for some, so I give you that warning.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Camera angles at its best. There is no need to control the camera angle if it's already position in the best possible matter – which seems to be how the camera works all the time. This is perfection at work.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    As for the actual game playing, this game keeps a F1 games physics, and gives you a sometimes unforgiving difficulty.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It’s a little short, and it doesn’t have a great variety of play, but WotS will satisfy those longing for a Bushido Blade 2 sequel.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The game offers a great ride while also telling us a little more about the inner stories of Episode II that were not mentioned in the movie.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Very fun, though still plays a lot like the first Spiderman game I played on PlayStation (which isn't a bad thing, but hoped for a somewhat different experience).
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Teach your PS2 well, and the phrase “the A.I. sucks” will no never be spoken about this title.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    JSRF isn't going to wow you with its realistic factor, but it will blow you away by showing off a colorful and very beautiful cell shaded world.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Quite a[n] addictive and enjoyable game, however, the controls are something to get used to at first.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Controlling Max is a cinch, with responsive movement and a well thought out button configuration.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Overall, I was very happy with Sonic and kept me playing longer than Sonic on NeoGeo Pocket Color did.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Great RPG and certainly the best one on the PS2 currently, however, I feel it isn't as great as past FF's have been due to its lack of freedom.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The lastability isn't extraordinary, but it is decent.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Overall, a very fun game to play, though a warning goes out to anyone who can get frustrated with games, as this game's difficulty can really frustrate and anger you at times as it had me.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The best graphical looking game of 2001.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Game mechanics may be tedious, but they are also very enjoyable nonetheless.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    One of the best FPS games I have played on a console since "Goldeneye" and "Perfect Dark."
    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Enjoyable, captivating, and thrilling.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    From the moment I tried out this game I was hooked. This game is all it's cracked up to be.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Control wise, this setup is a major improvement over the stiff and cumbersome control scheme of RE series. Everything moves swiftly, smoothly, with dead on response to your button action.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A solid platformer, but also at the same time is somewhat generic.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The story itself may not live up to the expectations of an engrossing plot with surprising twists, but the light-hearted humor of the game compensates somewhat.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    ICO
    Though the shortness of a game may sound like a flaw, it’s really not. In ICO’s case, a longer length would have made the game quite tiresome as puzzle solving & pulling the girl from he pits of hell could tend to get a bit repetitive.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    Lastability for this game is one of the highest for any portable title.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Visually, be prepared to be stunned.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    The music almost has a Mario-like atmosphere to it although with some weird Japanese sound to it, which is great to hear while playing a platformer.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    In between the amazing and the boring is the meat of GT3, where you are offered the purest racing simulation available anywhere.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    It's chocked full of speed and action throughout that should satisfy almost any Sonic fan.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Not a traditional type of game we expect to see on a home console. This quality PC conversion only begs the question, "why haven't we?" May the seaweed be with you!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Definitely not for fans of simulation Basketball games, but then again, this game is so much fan, it may be.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    One of the best racing games on a portable ever.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The added features, and classic gameplay makes for one great game.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A perfect example of how it SHOULD be done... somehow the full size game has been crammed into the impossibly tiny (they are small aren't they? geez!) GBA cart.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    With the PS2 RPG release list suffering, Dark Cloud could easily be named the best offering in this genre to date.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    There is no shame in being inferior to a groundbreaking title like SSX. And while CB2001 has its share of flaws, you'll still get a thrill seeking challenge.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It's great looking, amusing at times, and the Star Wars themes never gets old.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Finally a game that boasts graphics that we have been promised would come out of our PS2s.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    This one is packed full of race courses, new and old, classic and new cars, network action, and a heck of a lot of options.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    It absolutely is the best looking, sounding, and playing N64 game. It should not be missed.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    With all the knowledge they acquired from previous Star Wars flight combat games, the latest graphics engine on the world's most powerful console, an exceptional story with a cast of three, and a reworked control setup, Star Wars: Starfighter offers one helluva ride.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    With a standout graphical look to it, and the great traditional RPG style, Paper Mario is certainly one of the best RPG games out there.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Simply a great game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The lastability of this game is endless. Because this game is so much fun, plus is online, you can be playing this for years to come.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    And your cars? Well, eventually you'll get some nice ones. Just set aside a month.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The game sucks you in to it, and wont let go.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Like a "Battletanx" meets WWF type of game; instead of the whole game being based around a B-Movie type plot, the game is based around an intense post-apocalyptic battle tournament.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With awesome graphics, dead-on voice acting, an ingenious battle system, and a strong story plot, you would be crazy to pass this game up.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It's got the greatest rally driver endorsing it, all the cars, absolutely jaw-dropping graphics, realistic handling... but somehow, it just DOESN'T QUITE make it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    I enjoy every moment of this game, the deathmatch mode is intense, I find the campaign mode to be a challenge, and the online multiplayer mode will definitely appeal to most people. This is a great game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    If you like soccer games, and are fortunate enough to have a PS2, you NEED this game. As far as the imperfections of the game, let's face it - EA needs to give you a reason to buy Fifa 2002, right?!
    • 73 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    If you miss the good old days of arcade blastfests, Cannon Spike is your wish come true. It's a good, exciting, simple game anyone should be able to pick up and play. Yes, it will all be over way too soon, but while it lasts you'll have a blast.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Square went all out and put together a masterpiece that could only leave us all in anticipation of Final Fantasy X on the Sony Playstation 2.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    This game is true original that blends its own style with classic RPG elements to perfection.
    • Gaming Maxx
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    All in all, this is easily the best fighting game on the market along side "Vampire Chronicles."
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    "Gran Turismo" finally has a competitor up there for best racer of all time.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    This game is a must have for any skateboarder or skateboard fan, and if you are a person looking for a game that will hold your attention span longer than an infomercial about George Foreman's lean mean cooking machine, by all means head to your local game retailer and purchase a copy of this game.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Street Mode in itself really adds a lot to the game.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    SSX
    The music soundtrack is dead on, with fast and funky tunes delivering the adrenaline rush you so badly need to make you feel like a badass.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    But what can keep you going back for more are the key aspects like creating your own elite players to go head-to-head with all the NBA teams, or recreate your own signature dunks to showoff who's the man.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Great. It's just too short. It's original, stylish, cool, enjoyable, and is definitely meant to be played LOUD. I just couldn't believe it when after a few day's sporadic play I'd defeated all three gangs.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If you want an off-road experience without getting the keys of your truck taken away from you forever resulting in you having to drive the family vehicle, a mini-van, by all means purchase this game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    While this game is Tekken three with tag team and better graphics, it really is a fun game to play. This is probably what Soul Calibur was to Dreamcast, although not as great.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    There's one disappointment - the lack of animation. You may see two or three birds way out flying, but closer surrounding area are completely static; trees leaves do not move, glowing electronic billboards don't animate, ocean water is stiff as stone, and there is no detectable change in weather condition....Still the overall package is very sweet.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    With a different storyline, an enhanced graphical engine, and a rather ingenious gameplay, Majora's Mask lets the N64 Zelda "series" end with a bang.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    If you need a RPG or just a game that lasts longer than more than half of the current PS2 line-up, then this game is something to pick up.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    If you like games that involve you beating the crap out of somebody, you will like this.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    A home console first-person shooter has never looked this damn good.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Definitely the best next-generation FPS out right now.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Even with an online mode for competitions by rules set on the game's site, it just isn't enough that to keep you coming back to fish some more.

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