Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK's Scores
- Games
For 629 reviews, this publication has graded:
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45% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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52% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 9 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 66
| Highest review score: | Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | |
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| Lowest review score: | Namco Museum Battle Collection |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 203 out of 629
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Mixed: 342 out of 629
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Negative: 84 out of 629
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It's definitely functional, but MotoGP is far more suited to lazing on a sofa than it is to gaming on the go. [Dec 2006, p.98]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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The heavier focus on animations makes the controls feel sticky - press for a pass, a rebound or a block and it might not happen. [Nov 2006, p.103]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A criminally bad sports game with atrocious AI and some shoddy, depressing visuals. Stick to the infinitely more enjoyable "NBA Ballers: Rebound." [Christmas 2006, p.82]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Quick, responsive and immaculately presented. Like all great sports games, this is an everyman gem dressed up in niche clothing. [Dec 2006, p.92]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Much more frustrating than the PS2 version, and not quite as varied to play, but more cinematic than we'd have thought possible on the PSP. [Dec 2006, p.81]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A true epic. It's a dog-eat-dog world in the games industry, and Okami buries the opposition like a load of old bones. [Jan 2007, p.82]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A boring, bland movie tie-in that is hard to recommend even if you're seven and you really loved the movie. [Dec 2006, p.107]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Not the most stylish fighter, but those desperately seeking a bruising helping of Tekken-lite action should look here. [Aug 2007, p.84]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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This is virtually the same old hack 'n' slash action that we've been playing for years in the Dynasty Warriors series. Yawnsome stuff. [Nov 2006, p.107]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Combine the first game's addictive gameplay with Lucas' classic trilogy, and you've got a supremely entertaining slice of sci-fi escapism. [Oct 2006, p.101]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A supremely entertaining romp through the classic Star Wars universe, LSWII deserves to be played by everyone. [Nov 2006, p.102]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A return to the bombs away puzzling of old rather than the recent diversions into platform and karting games - and it's all the better for it. [Christmas 2006, p.85]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A repetitive third-person action game. Dull combat and duller levels mean you should steer clear of this. [Christmas 2006, p.87]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Blends the stuff of nightmares with stylish sound and graphics. Sadly, the developer should have spent longer on the gameplay. [Dec 2006, p.90]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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EA's ice hockey annual trades gamepay depth for arcade accessibility and speed. For our money though the PS2 offers a greater challenge. [Nov 2006, p.103]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A decent spread of planes and challenges but sadly Pilot Academy's wings are clipped by a lack of personality. [Nov 2006, p.104]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Overflowing with licensed material but severely lacking what it needs the most: involving and exhilarating racing action with decent smash-ups. [Christmas 2006, p.96]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Oh dear. We've seen some drab ill-judged resurrections of 'retro classics' in our time, but this takes the pixelated biscuit. [Dec 2006, p.94]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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No threat to "GTA," but it's not meant to be. Instead it's an absorbing role-playing adventure with plenty to keep you busy. [Sept 2006, p.74]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A beautifully blended oddball collage of colour, sound and playability. Original and inventive - it's PSP gaming at its best. [July 2006, p.86]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A decent attempt to snaffle the crown away from King Woods, ProStroke Golf is let down by its lack of rewards and features. [Sept 2006, p.90]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A versatile and immersive fighter packed with individual characters, top tunes, and bone-breaking aplenty. [Aug 2006, p.98]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A clever idea that's a laugh with the right kind of music, but is too random to be anything other than an occasional curiosity. [Oct 2006, p.95]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A beautiful, but hard-as-nails remastering of the 1988 original that sadly still plays like an 18-year-old game. Exasperating. [Oct 2006, p.96]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Like the PS2 version, this is a needlessly complex and frustrating barrel of monkey malarkey. Only the mini-games rescue it. [Aug 2006, p.99]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Restrictive and ponderous in places but more often immense and rewarding. Disgaea 2 is an underrated RPG with surprisingly commendable depth. [Oct 2006, p.104]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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It's simple and often satisfying, but 50's world just isn't exciting enough to sustain a whole game's worth of action-RPG-style combat. [Nov 2006, p.94]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A very occasional lack of realism aside, this is one of the most comprehensive yet accessible sports games ever to grace PS2. [Oct 2006, p.93]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Better than last year's handheld Madden game, but NFL nuts will notice the return of a few niggling flaws. [Oct 2006, p.104]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A fun, competitive racer. There are enough features, options and unlockables to entertain but it does feel 'been there, done that.' [May 2007, p.87]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A competent FFVII spin-off with enough ties to the past to keep the disciples happy, but for everyone else it's a decent, if uninspired, shooter. [Dec 2006, p.100]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Brilliantly chaotic, relentlessly quick and rammed with gaming modes to keep you at it. Fasten your seat belts. [July 2006, p.82]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Certainly nothing to go ape for. The adventure slips on a banana peel, but the classic mode and mini-gmes redeem the package. [July 2006, p.76]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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This will feel fresh and immediate even to those whose Tekken-love was waning. It's engaging, exceptional and essential. [Sept 2006, p.82]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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All too familiar platforming action spoiled further by oversimplified, unpredictable controls and utterly dreary objectives. [Sept 2006, p.95]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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What could have been a great game is hurt by a lack of depth and variety, but this is still one of the best PSP shooters out there. [Aug 2006, p.95]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Even seven years after the original it looks and plays like few other RPGs. [June 2007, p.96]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Great to look at and a thrill to explore, but its plodding, turn-based fights are enough to put off all but the most patient of RPGers. [Nov 2006, p.100]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Its colorful looks may appeal to younger gamers, but Super DBZ is too limited in every department to attract interest from anyone else. [Aug 2006, p.93]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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An upbeat adventure that, while simple, throws up enough laughs and chlid-friendly horror thrills to entertain its inteded early teens audience. [Oct 2006, p.105]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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An uninspiring collection that's poorly presented and underwhelming to play. You have been warned. [June 2008, p.66]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A lightweight grog and cutlass battler that only just scrapes average thanks to Depp's turn as Sparrow. "Prince of Persia" does the swashbuckling action so much better. [Sept 2006, p.94]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A decent effort that, even with its excellent pimping options, struggles to provide lasting appeal in this competitive genre. [July 2006, p.93]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Predictable and repetitive adventuring that's rescued by an engaging lead character and excellent mini-games. [Sept 2006, p.84]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Offering a commedably laid-back and tongue-in-cheek driving experience, slick multiplayer racers make v4 well worth a spin. [July 2006, p.84]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Hollow in comparison to the mighty, beautifully designed "Mashed" and the superior PS2 version of this game. An opportunity badly missed. [Aug 2006, p.97]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A likeable addition to the PSP's footy ranks that successfully offers something very different to the latest FIFA and PES. [Aug 2006, p.97]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Pushes the right buttons but the uninitiated can bash away and still win, so it doesn't match the flair or control of a Virtua. [Feb 2007, p.65]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Lara's PSP debut is a captivating adventure that only falls down on the back of a frustratingly awkward set of controls. [June 2006, p.94]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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The fastest, prettiest and bestest motorbike racing money can buy. [Jan 2007, p.106]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Great shooting, epic-set pieces, regrettable sewer level. This is a satirical, heartfelt love letter to the kind of police force we'd like to join. [May 2006, p.74]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Despite its pedigree, there's not enough here to prise open our wallets. We're sticking with "Street Fighter Alpha Max" on PSP, thanks. [July 2006, p.91]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A playable, yet unexceptional, sports title. There are better b-ball games out there. [Aug 2006, p.97]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A basic RPG witih no redeeming qualities, this is a relic frm the past that's inexplicably managed to find its way onto PSP. [Aug 2006, p.89]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Their simplicity is charming and their gameplay addictive. Thank heavens some things don't change. [Oct 2006, p.97]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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It's still endlessly amusing to just run amok causing bizarre traffic accidents. [Aug 2006, p.86]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Squarely aimed at young gamers, but Cars provides more fun than most kids titles - this is a welcome step in the right direction. [Sept 2006, p.88]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Although Cars is no real match for the all-conquering "Ridge Racer," its unexpectedly speedy action makes it well worth a test drive nonetheless. [Oct 2006, p.98]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Blood Money is without question the best Hitman yet, and although it can be punishing at times, it's also hugely compelling and stylish. [June 2006, p.78]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Bland, repetitive brawling that lacks both panache and depth. A decent cartoon feel isn't nearly enough to redeem this hollow, tedious experience. [Jan 2007, p.92]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Jaws is genuinely witty, outrageously violent and top fun but - wait for it - slightly lacking in depth. [Aug 2006, p.90]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Intuitive controls make Rogue Trooper easy to pick up, but a 'meh' storyline and dull surroundings make it easy to put down, too. [June 2006, p.88]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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It may have a pouch full of original ideas, but Freedom makes too many basic errors to be a serious PSP predator. [May 2006, p.87]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Taxes the brain more than the trigger finger, so it's ideal for anyone hankering after a tactical time waster. [Aug 2006, p.96]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Steambot isn't as polished or as deep as "Dragon Quest" or "Final Fantasy", but it's still a charming curiosity laden with fresh ideas. [Oct 2006, p.88]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A throwback to the days when pure and simple game design reigned supreme, Lemmings is one of the most instantly playable and addictive games that will ever grace your PSP. [Mar 2006, p.94]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Stacked with licenses and serving up a great game of footy, this is PSP's best football offering yet. Over to you, Konami. [July 2006, p.85]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Uninspired action, laughable cinematics and repetitive action make this the summer blockbuster tie-in to avoid. [July 2006, p.88]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A pain to control and not that rewarding if you persist, this should have been a top puzzle-strewn adventure. It isn't. [July 2006, p.92]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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You need to be an NBA aficionado to get the most out of Rebound, but for those who aren't this still delivers slick and feature-packed balling. [May 2006, p.85]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Repetitive platform action. It's playable, just, but staggeringly uninventive, uninspiring and instantly forgettable. [Aug 2006, p.101]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A handsome looking and crazily addictive arcade racer remake that's only limited by its overly faithful take on the '80's original. [Mar 2006, p.82]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Bright, highly polished, massively desirable and built to impress. OutRun 2006 shows the same class as the Ferraris it lets you race. [Apr 2006, p.112]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Iris 2 isn't a landmark game by any stretch. But with a couple of novel features, it's certainly engaging enough to be a good toe-dipper into the world of RPGs. [Oct 2006, p.98]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A cracking surprise, The Belkan War is hardcore plane porn tuned for maximum thrills and money shots. [Oct 2006, p.90]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A poor cut-and-shut of other (far better) titles, guaranteed to fall to bits on your first drive. Avoid Winback 2: Project Poseidon as you would a bullet. [July 2006, p.91]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Repetitive and dull retread of a once okay game. [May 2006, p.89]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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If FIFA carries on like this on PS3, it really will start to bother "Pro Evo." [June 2006, p.84]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Rallying is tight and awkward on the PSP's small screen, and though WRC has plenty going for it, it's just not as much fun as other PSP racing games. [Nov 2006, p.155]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Poker makes more sense in the portable format - still, no Royal Flush. [May 2006, p.95]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Legend is a largely tremendous update of the classic Raider template, only let down by the short lifespan and lack of challenge. [Apr 2006, p.80]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Serving in the same unit as "Brother in Arms" and "Call of Duty", Strike Force just doesn't make the grade. [Mar 2006, p.92]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Gran Turismo's flaws plus imperfect handling make this hard to love. As a glossy bike catalogue, it's lush. As a game, it's not quite right. [May 2006, p.78]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Behind the new name and smattering of fresh features rests a creaky old game that can't compete against its obviously-better-in-every-department rival. [Apr 2006, p.109]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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It looks good, it plays good, and it does handheld multiplayer as well as anything out there. Bond and PSP make perfect bedfellows. [Apr 2006, p.107]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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It's a shame, as obvious care has been put into a rather cynical and totally unoriginal concept. Some nice touches, but we've basically seen it all before. [Christmas 2005, p.104]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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This epic adventure is short on the nuts-and-bolts of adventuring, but its charm, and the quality of its production still merit a high score. [Nov 2006, p.88]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Entertaining and absorbing. This is an intelligent, testing mix of action and strategy spoilt only by its motor-mouthed characters. [May 2006, p.86]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Laziness of the worst kind, this is a charmless shadow of the next-gen version. There are plenty of better shooters available on PS2. [May 2006, p.82]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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A frustratingly patchy RPG - at once unpleasant to play and creepingly addictive - that doesn't deliver on it's significant [promise]. [June 2006, p.87]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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We're tired of the senseless bloodshed, so the core action drags - the tactical elements are definitely improving though. [July 2006, p.89]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Absolute chaos but brilliant fun, this fast and furious fighter is exactly the type of adrenaline-rich game PSP was made for. [June 2006, p.92]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Even if you never play half the games on offer (and you won't), the inclusion of genuine classics means this lives up to its billing. [July 2006, p.89]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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An extremely average crime sim bolted onto a much-loved license, this just proves that you can't buy class. Not horrific, just freakin' dull. [Apr 2006, p.88]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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Its intelligent plot and great looks could have made Suikoden V spellbinding - if only it wasn't so tedious. [Nov 2006, p.106]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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If you haven't already been hooked by Katamari's mad charms, then this really is the perfect place to start. [June 2006, p.87]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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This classic series has been lovingly translated for PSP. It's a great stealth fix, although you do want to switch the lights on sometimes. [Apr 2006, p.93]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
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You get Sudoku in every paper, and books of the stuff cost less than a quid, but this costs 30 pounds, making it non-essential for all but the most hardened number crunchers. [Apr 2006, p.96]- Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
