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
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    All in all, this is easily the best fighting game on the market along side "Vampire Chronicles."
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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).
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The game sucks you in to it, and wont let go.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    A fantastic multiplayer.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Finally a game that boasts graphics that we have been promised would come out of our PS2s.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Game mechanics may be tedious, but they are also very enjoyable nonetheless.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A just as addicting game as last years game, and improves pretty well upon it too.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Very decent. Old fans of the 2D installment and first time players should look into this title.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Quite a[n] addictive and enjoyable game, however, the controls are something to get used to at first.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Multiplayer fans should skip this title and pick up "Timesplitters 2" or "Red Faction 2" instead.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Definitely the best next-generation FPS out right now.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    If you like games that involve you beating the crap out of somebody, you will like this.
    • 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*
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Generic sounds, with graphics that don't blow you away, and gameplay that matches every F1 game I've played before, it just isn't worth a pick-up unless you are a hardcore Formula One racing fan.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A pretty interesting one. But if you ask me the AI was way too easy in some parts of the game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Horribly stiff and unfriendly controls, a tedious plot with unskippable cutscenes, a graphics engine that slows down with alarming regularity and a general lack of the magic that makes a truly excellent game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The biggest disappointment is the terrible multiplayer options in the game.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It's great looking, amusing at times, and the Star Wars themes never gets old.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The simple gameplay and easy stages could easily entertain a child and keep him/her busy for hours, but an experienced adult gamer should easily be able to breeze through this game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game fell short of what I was hoping for, but it still was some fun to play.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A solid platformer, but also at the same time is somewhat generic.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    After last years disappointment, Visual Concepts has brought WSB2K2 back to being a excellent baseball series again.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Oni
    There's nothing like watching a hot chic beating the crap out of a couple guys.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The game itself is long, but without an interesting story, fun characters, or even challenging puzzles, this version of Blinx just misses the opportunity to make up for the first outing.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The lastability isn't extraordinary, but it is decent.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Adequate for those seeking a second dose of some hoppin beats and humorous raps from the crew.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    For what it sets out to do, that is to be a home version of the arcade game, 18 Wheeler gets a 99% perfect score, since the only thing missing is that extra driver. But as a game you play at home, it's just way too short.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Doesn’t offer anything new to players who have played "Wave Race" and "Jet Moto."
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Breathes fresh new life into a basketball game genre that has been very repetitive, in terms of games.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Overall, this is definitely a decent 3D fighter, just it is too generic of a 3D fighter at times.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Those looking for a brake from "SOCOM" will sadly be disappointed by what this game has to offer with a simply laid out list of options which simplify the game to a point where its no fun at all.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    It isn't on the scale of greatness as Mario, Sonic, Conker, etc., but it is a decent platformer for the almost dead 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.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Overall, gameplay is its strength, but overall, it doesn’t seem to be up to par with its competitors, especially when drawing a player in.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The classic damsel in distress tale takes a sci-fi twist and then falls flat on its face.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    If you see NCAA Final Four 2003 on the shelf just pass it and pretend its not there.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    With too many in game flaws and lack of customization you’ll be lucky if you can get through one season of NHL Faceoff 2003.
    • 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.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    I had high hopes for this game, and it's been pretty much exactly what I was expecting.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This thing is too easy to run against. I usually get a average of 7 yards on my running plays in this game.
    • 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.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    There have been a few improvements. Just if you're looking for a vast improvement you won't find it here.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It'll definitely give you the closest experience to being on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire without actually being a contestant on TV.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    If you walk away from this game in less than a couple minutes I wouldn't be surprised in the least bit. The control is the most horrible I have ever seen, making is near impossible to control Ash using the control stick.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Even though it is somewhat of dissatisfaction, I will say there is a bit of fun, but also frustration.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 39 Critic Score
    Of course misery loves company. So call up someone you hate, and invite them over for hours of terminal and ponderous gaming. Whee!

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