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 8.2 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
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Well, if snow isn't on the ground outside, and you want to get an experience close to that of snowmobiling, then... take a vacation to Colorado cause you aren't going to find it here.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Great game, horrible music. Very addictive gameplay, and different sports that are all crammed into one game combine to make a very innovative and fun 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?!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    If you ask me, LucasArt and Luxoflux pumped as much out of the Sega Dreamcast in terms of graphics and just gave up on the rest. I say again, strictly a rental.
    • 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.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    It isn't bad, but this game isn't that great either.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    As much as I'd like to say yet another great Sonic title, this one just doesn't deliver past its looks and sound. So sorry to say this, but here's a Sonic game you probably should avoid.
    • 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.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    If, like me, you grew up watching the Dukes of Hazzard and pushing little orange '68 Chargers around your Hot Wheels set, you'll simply lap up Daisy Dukes it Out.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It's a party title without the boring drama of rolling dice. It's a game that gets right to the point...the fun.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Extremely fast paced action and a very addictive style of gameplay will keep you playing for a long time, if the frustration of not coming in first doesn't settle in.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, it also has very limited long-term appeal, especially when you consider for the price you could buy a BB gun and go shoot cans off your fence.
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Overall, this is definitely a decent 3D fighter, just it is too generic of a 3D fighter at times.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Although it doesn't have the insane special moves or high character count of "Marvel vs Capcom 2," it does offer a tight gameplay engine for skilled fighters, and wonderfully smooth graphics to complete the package.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Given the free-flowing, non-linear nature of the game, gamers will either love the freedom to cruise around, or hate the lack of a real objective.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    This is one of the top 5 games graphically ever.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Simply put, this is the best Turok game yet and second only to "Perfect Dark" as a first person shooter.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Most importantly, it is fun. Something that most games do not have going for them now a days.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The backgrounds are some of the best public arenas presented so far in a game.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    If you ever thought you'd see a fun Tennis game, this is certainly it, and probably one of the most fun games in any genre.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 16 Critic Score
    The game performs horribly, and by all means do not buy it, and if you rent it, you might as well take your money and burn it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fast paced, 3D fighting at its finest level as of yet.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Move over "Final Fantasy IX," I think we have new #1 contender for RPG of the year, and it is "Chrono Cross."
    • 84 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Hardcore gamers should absolutely love this game because of the challenge it presents, but regular gamers like myself might have a bit of trouble swallowing the frustrating gameplay.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Definitely good in the sound department as long as you don't mind that there is no music.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    This game is horrible. THQ's long line of successful wrestling games has just gone down the drain. This game was just an overall extremely poor attempt at a game, and a laughable attempt at a wrestling game.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Even though it is somewhat of dissatisfaction, I will say there is a bit of fun, but also frustration.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you ever wished you could use the Goldeneye sniper rifle in a more realistic context, this is your chance. It's also one of the best action-strategy games available on any system.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The graphics were great, the sound was good, and the gameplay was just addictive beyond belief.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Although a few downsides, it is pretty much a good platformer that fans of classic games and Kirby games will defiantly need to pick up.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Since this is one of the best fighting games to date, you don't even have to be a die-hard fan to enjoy this.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    The framerate trouble brought the graphics down to 9.9, and even framerate problems you won't even notice most of the time because this game is so much fun.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    From the second you put this game in; you will not want to stop playing. It might consume your life until you finish it, or until you get stuck that you can't deal with the stress anymore.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    With a small drawback if you're coming to this game for the music, it is the best cycle game out there, not to mention one of the best N64 racers there is.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    It took a while, but the N64 finally has a Ridge Racer title to call its own, and a very good one at that. RR64 is packing great sound, graphics, and just about everything else for the first one of the series on a Nintendo console.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    "Zombie Revenge" does deliver a true beat'em up game with an excellent visual presentation and enough to make it worth a look.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Once you have a highly tuned car, the game becomes a lot more enjoyable as you now have a fair chance against the other cars. It will take a long time to get to that stage.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Though some view this as just Banjo-Kazooie with some minor improvements, take it from me, it is far from that. Definitely a candidate that is well deserving of being this years "Game of the Year".
    • 92 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The missions are too short, the controls too slow, the graphics too dated, the characters too dull.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    I hate to use this cliché, but if you liked the first one.... etc. Just be aware that this game falls into the 'controller-throwing' realm of difficulty and frustration. But it also falls into the 'turning it back on 5 minutes later' realm of addictiveness.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The best cart racing game that can be found on the Playstation, and possibly the current best on any system.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The daunting task may seem like an obstacle in the way of enjoying the game, but a unique adventure like this doesn't come along very often. So, a definite buy for any N64 owner looking for action that can't be found anywhere else.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    If "Soul Calibur" (is) not perfect, it is without question the closest thing to it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Another thing that kinda irks me is the fact that the game pretty much flaunts a late 60's model Mustang muscle car as your main ride, but yet there is only like 1 mission that lets you drive it... its never the default car in any level.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    If your a Pokémaniac then this game is definitely for you. If you aren't that big on the whole Pokémon craze, then this is at least worth a rental. Very original and very fun to play.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're starved for a platformer you'll find plenty to do here, but personally, I'm content to let the apes run free. For now.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    And finally, the main item which has caused the most commotion over is the cloth world map. Die hard Lunar fans have purchased the game solely for this. Again, Working Designs has out done them selves with another first in the Video Game industry.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Graphically, R4 outshines almost all the other racing games, with impressive lighting effects, a very high frame rate, and no visible slowdown at all.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With plenty of extra modes, flashy graphics, and excellent voiceovers, this could be the next step towards perfecting the 2D side of the Playstation fighters.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    A multi-player hit. Believe me people, you and your friends will spend hours on end battling it out to the very end. Whether it's 2 on 2 or if you think you're a badass 3 on 1.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    If I had to compare, I would say it is Need for Speed with better graphics, faster frame rates, better shortcuts, minus the cop’s pursuit, but equals the same fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The best multi-playerS game for parties, sleep over or a past of time for kiddies & young adults alike. Hudson Soft has taken the game boards of the family room table and crush it all into a game cartridge that is well worth the purchase.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Very decent. Old fans of the 2D installment and first time players should look into this title.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Perhaps the most impressive mode of the game is the multi-players, in which Acclaim put more thought into. With special design deathmatch stages, Turok 2 has the same if not, better multi player funfactor of "Goldeneye 007."
    • 99 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Nothing but pure 100% fun, challenging, and lengthy.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Rogue Squadron doesn’t quite work as well as it should. Frustrating, repetitive gameplay and eye-straining graphics hurt this title quite badly. In fact, I doubt that it would score so highly if it weren’t for the Star Wars license.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This 3D polygon world is absolutely astounding.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the N64's elite titles. On a side note, if you ever want to lose your lunch, put this game in 3rd person view.My stomach churns at the mere thought of it... *sigh*
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Diddy Kong may be a prize to little kids this Xmas of 97, but if you in the teenage or adult years.... This game replay value is slim to none. So rent if you're not buying this for your kids.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    The music is outstanding. It sets the mood perfectly for each scene and makes you feel like you are really in the game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Once you get used to the unique style of play, it becomes second nature as any game does.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The one drawback in my opinion would be the replay value, as many people would find it pointless to replay the entire game just for a few secrets, since the story is the main reason to play a game like this.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Is Goldeneye 007 another great game by Rare, Is 007 the best first-person shooter on any next-generation system... my answer is HELL YEA!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    I was truly amazed by how much fun this game actually is. The planes all look amazing, the action is exciting, and it is an admirable attempt to bring high-flying antics to the Playstation... That said, it's the very simplicity of the gameplay that scuppers the game, as it is at times far too easy.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A highly enjoyable game, however everyone's tastes differ, and many people may be turned off by the puzzle solving and want more action.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 99 Critic Score
    This is definitely a game no game collection should be without...Seriously!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    After last years disappointment, Visual Concepts has brought WSB2K2 back to being a excellent baseball series again.

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