Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux's Scores
- Games
For 424 reviews, this publication has graded:
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66% higher than the average critic
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10% same as the average critic
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24% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
| Highest review score: | Grand Theft Auto V | |
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| Lowest review score: | Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 230 out of 424
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Mixed: 168 out of 424
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Negative: 26 out of 424
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Infinity's Toy Box mode can hardly be called a kids game, which is strange since the Play Sets that come with the game are an absolute walk in park. There is no challenge whatsoever. Missions are limited to fetch quests or small brawls. But there is still some fun to be had, especially for younger players. [September p.64]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 27, 2013 -
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Your ultimate goal is to slay your enemies with your katana in the most stylish way as possible. Just like in No More Heroes. Killer is Dead is actually surprising similar to No More Heroes. It is all about dodging and countering at the right time. [September p.78]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 27, 2013 -
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Without a doubt the best and most expansive BlazBlue out there, but we still expected a little bit more content. If you already have dowloaded all the DLC for Blazblue's previous outing, there's only one extra character two new modes. [April 2012, p.94]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
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Tiger Challenge is a remarkably addictive mode. For the first time in years we found ourselves guilty of trying just "one more time". And another one, until we got it right. Just so we could get started on the next challenge and repeat the same process all over again. [April 2012, p.96]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 2, 2012 -
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All these nice new features make Madden 25 the ideal companion for a night of intelligent pounding (yes, we know. It sounded better in our heads). But we did expect a little bit more from what is supposed to be the ultimate American Football game. [October 2013 p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2013 -
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We could imagine that you're probably still too busy with the main story of Reckoning to be worrying about DLC. But for those who are worried, there's already a first shipment of (pirate themed) DLC. Finishing Dead Kel will probably take you long enough for the next DLC to be released. [May 2012, p.86]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 25, 2012 -
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You run, sneak and drive around an island that is so beautiful that you would gladly trade in your weapons for swimming trunks and have the rest of the day off for some sunbathing. [Nov 2011, p.98]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 29, 2011 -
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Good or evil doesn't really exist in The Line, most of the time you have to choose between doing something bad or doing something very bad. Just don't expect any branching story paths, because The Line is about as linear as it gets. [July 2012, p.82]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jul 3, 2012 -
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Mad Riders' set-up is as old as the ATV itself, a throwback to the classic over-the-top racing, but succeeds in giving it all a refreshing new coat of paint. And the best part is that can get all of this fun for the price of a single pizza. [July 2012, p.92]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jul 3, 2012 -
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Not changing a damn thing about your initial game formula in over seven year means you are either an extremely lazy designer or that the formula is so genius it doesn't need to be changed. Luckily designer Mizuguchi is anything but lazy and Lumines is still a winner. [March 2012, p.58]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 4, 2012 -
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Except for a few missing background animations, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on the Vita is an exact copy of its bigger brother on the PS3. A technical marvel if you ask us, since Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 isn't known for its static gameplay. [March 2012, p.59]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 4, 2012 -
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SSX may not be the same party game it used to be, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun. The first time you jump out of a helicopter, you feel butterflies in your stomach, like only SSX can give you. It feels a bit like coming home. [March 2012, p.72]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 4, 2012 -
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After several claustrophobic months of playing Close Quarters, Armored Kill is a relief. In Armored Kill you'll violently explore open fields, including the Bandar Desert, the largest Battlefield map ever. The Tank Superiority mode is an absolute blast too. [October 2012, p.78]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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Tekken Tag 2 is just as much a party game as it is a competitive beat'em up, judging by the dozens of crazy customizations for each character. Everything from butterfly wings to waist doughnuts and an alien to put on top of your head. [September 2012, p.104]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 13, 2012 -
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The reason why we go into so much detail about the fighting system is because we've never seen such deep and expansive mechanics in an open world game. You will fight until your knuckles are covered in blood and still won't have had enough of it. [September 2012, p.72]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 13, 2012 -
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It may sound like you will be doing nothing but shooting up the North Pole in this DLC, but actually there is only one snowy map to be found in the Guerrilla Mode. The other three maps also provide some excellent tactical action. [September 2012, p.86]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 13, 2012 -
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There is not a lot of leveling or depth to be found in Rage, but you can have some fun with building your own weapons and toying around with several gadgets. We particularly liked the remote controlled cars that can be equipped with explosives. [Nov 2011, p.82]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 29, 2011 -
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Don't expect complicated controls or a deep, engrossing storyline, but 2D arenas that look like they have been puked on by someone who ate too many Smarties, a boatload of upgradeable weapons and two teams of three mercenaries trying to destroy each other's base. [May 2012, p.88]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 25, 2012 -
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Dawnguard has got it all. Including a storyline that is way more interesting than anything Twilight or The Vampire Diaries have ever done. Especially the young - at least when compared to her fellow kind - Serana enthralled us with her tragic family disputes. [April 2013, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 22, 2013 -
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Aftermath takes place during the aftermath (duh!) of an earthquake and it shows. The four new maps are all fine, but our absolute favorite has to be Epicenter. Even the new Scavenge Mode is pretty good. [January 2013, p.94]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 8, 2013 -
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This is the kind of game that you play for only short periods of time. Partly because of the repetitive nature of the gameplay, but also because of the physical pain it can cause you. Play this for a few hours on end and you will definitely suffer the morning after. [December 2011, p.84]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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In FIFA you can just as well give up when you're two goals behind. 0-2 means nothing in PES. In the majority of the games we played, Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 offered more spectacle than FIFA 13. Which could be a big advantage for PES. [October 2012, p.70]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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There were even times when we felt like drifting made us go slower, despite the boost you build up while doing it, and that's not what drifting should be like. Drifting gets even more infuriating when you get blown up after a beautiful long slide. [December 2012, p.60]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 4, 2012 -
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Just like the LEGO games, this is a great game to play with your kids. Especially if you're a gaming parent yourself, because it feels like you're sharing your passion with your offspring. Buying new dolls for the game, however, just feels like you're being ripped off. [December 2012, p.79]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 4, 2012 -
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This SEGA-classic is considered by many to be the best Sonic-game ever made. Sonic goes so fast in this iteration that he can even travel through time, making the pimped out DeLorean from Back to the Future seem like a pushover. [February 2012, p.101]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Feb 2, 2012 -
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You can mix and match potions, which is very addictive, but also makes you look like a 5-year-old as you're using the Move controller like a spoon to stir. Luckily these potions are really helpful and sometimes even necessary, thanks to the pretty tough boss battles. [June 2012, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jun 14, 2012 -
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So let`s summarize: zombies, a cheerleader and a horny beheaded boyfriend rotting in front of the school gates. And let`s not forget that the 18+ rating isn't just because of a few rampaging zombies. There's a reason why Juliet just turned 18 at the start of the game. [July p.72]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jul 3, 2012 -
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Even though Metro: Last Light successfully convinces you that you are actually wandering around in a post-apocalyptic Moscow, a number of technical issues do break the carefully constructed illusion from time to time. [June 2013, p.66]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 4, 2013 -
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It takes some time getting used to the LEGO-aesthetic, but the use of the original music and voices even succeeded in giving us goosebumps when the LEGO-version of Gandalf cried out to the rest of the Fellowship to "Fly, you fools!". [January 2013, p.80]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 8, 2013 -
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A cool twist is that you have to play every level twice, once in 3D and once in 2D. There is a strong feeling of recognition here that will make fans of the Mega Drive-games feel really nostalgic. Dashing through the good old Green Hill Zones for example is a delight. [December 2011, p.78]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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No matter how much physical pain we had to endure, we always had fun. To us, it was like rediscovering a lost love. It goes to show how useful a game (or better said: educational software) like Rocksmith can be. Almost anyone can enjoy it. Even an absolute beginner. [November 2012, p.82]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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It had to happen someday. The very first version of Toki Tori was released on the Game Boy Color in 2001 and now we can finally welcome our yellow chicken friend on a PlayStation-console. The gameplay is as challenging as ever, but never gets frustrating. [December 2011, p.101]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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A promising story mode gets smothered under a heap of weighty confrontations mired with incredibly melodramatic dialogues. DC Comics has always had a thing for brooding heroes, but some light at the end of the tunnel would have been fun. [May 2013, p.70]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Aug 25, 2013 -
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Dark Arisen offers far more than the average DLC. There are more than twenty new demonic types of monsters, a ton of new skills and loads of new gear to wear. Dark Arisen feels more like a half finished sequel than a DLC package. [May 2013, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Aug 25, 2013 -
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This rhythm game isn't played with a plastic guitar, but rather with a regular controller. Since Blitz is all about hi-scores it is more akin to the PS2 game Amplitude or Rock Band Unplugged on the PSP. The number of available songs is a bit on the low side. [October 2012, p.78]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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Arkane Studios' biggest achievement is that it has created three exciting and fun to play chapters that would have fitted perfectly in the original game's campaign. [May 2013, p.96]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Aug 25, 2013 -
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The 44 songs long list is blatantly commercial and includes monster hits like "Call Me Maybe", "Rock 'n Roll" and – the party wouldn't be a party without it – Gangnam Style from "everybody's favourite" South-Korean singer PSY. [December 2012, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 4, 2012 -
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When we say "we", we mean "we" and not "you", because every player up until now has built up different relationships with different characters through the many choices they have had to make. This time your companionship will leave the motel by train. [October 2012, p.78]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 was an ugly bastard. The graphical engine behind WWE '12 is much more evolved. The highly detailed wrestlers are a sight for sore eyes. There are some problems with clipping however. Arms that move through heads for example. [January 2012, p.80]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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We're no diehard fans of the genre, but we can certainly appreciate a good shmup from time to time. Especially if the visuals are as impressive as those of Ion Assault. The basic idea is that you suck up ions and use them as ammunition against the enemy. [January 2012, p.84]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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We had our doubts about the real time combat which, in the first few hour, is not much more involving than pressing the X-button. Luckily this changes when you can link your attacks to those of others, creating spectacular combos. [September p.62]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 27, 2013 -
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Those who do not care about the crazy Japanese aesthetics or the not so subtle references to popular anime, may ask them the question if the actual gameplay is any good at all. Well, it is. Sort of. [April 2012, p.66]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 2, 2012 -
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Daud returns a second and final time to the dark world of Dishonored. This time around he is after a damsel (who is definitely not in distress) called Delilah, which is not an easy task thanks to all the witchcraft. [September p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 27, 2013 -
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“Just one more time”, is what you will be telling yourself many times once you get into the flow of Cloudberry Kingdom. And it is also a great (if you are into the whole sadism thing) party game. [September p.93]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 27, 2013 -
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Dungeon Defenders consists of two phases. First you strategically arrange your defenses, then you use the abilities of your characters to repel every goblin coming your way. Playing Dungeon Defenders in co-op is a must, since you can combine the powers of certain characters. [February 2012, p.101]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Feb 2, 2012 -
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Trine 2 still is a very beautiful game with some very entertaining gameplay even though there aren't any significant improvements over the original. The newly added online co-op sort of ruins the game as puzzles become very easy to solve when playing with one or two friends. [February 2012, p.102]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Feb 2, 2012 -
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It easy to compare this first person puzzler to Valve's Portal, especially if you when you find out that Quantum Conundrum was made by the lead designer of the original Portal. Which also explains why , despite the shabby platforming, it's a pretty enjoyable puzzler. [September 2012, p.87]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 13, 2012 -
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Puzzle fan or not, you've most certainly heard of Bejeweled before. The gameplay is simplicity itself: shove gemstones of the same color against each other and they will magically disappear. And repeat that throughout the eight different modes, including four new ones. [June 2012, p.98]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jun 14, 2012 -
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Despite its over-the-top tricks, the new SSX is quite serious when compared to its predecessors. Mt. Eddie brings back that little bit of extravagance the old SSX games were known for. Fireworks, giant billboards and funky disco lights bring a whole new level of spectacle to the game. [June 2012, p.99]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jun 14, 2012 -
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The amount of satisfaction you can get from this new Ratchet & Clank mainly depends on your expectations. This is not a direct sequel of the Future-series, but if you are looking for a cool party game with your favorite characters, you can't go wrong with this game. [Nov 2011, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 29, 2011 -
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The story of the unusual hero Rochard is not a legendary one, but Recoil Games does deliver an interesting puzzle game that will easily keep you entertained for a few hours. [Nov 2011, p.96]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 29, 2011 -
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Ever played as a zebra roaming the post-apocalyptic streets of Tokyo? And if you have, did that zebra wear a hat? It did? Now you're just being a smartass. Tokyo Jungle might just be the most the original game of the year. And the most addictive. [November 2012, p.92]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Nov 12, 2012 -
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A colourful puzzle platformer you should not miss out on if you have a co-op buddy to play it with, because it can get pretty frustrating on your own. It will deliver multiple “eureka!” moments that make puzzle games so great. [October 2013 p.95]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2013 -
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Two years after his successful debut, Joe Danger returns to expand his film career. Which means that you'll no longer be riding just a bike, but also strap on some skis or hop into a mine cart or ride a unicycle. [November 2012, p.93]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Nov 12, 2012 -
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Even when nothing happens at all, you're still on the edge of your seat. And that's what makes Silent Hill brilliant. The game pushes you towards the edge, never giving you a moment of peace. It drags you up slowly like a rollercoaster, dropping you when you're never really ready for it. [May 2012, p.82]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 25, 2012 -
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We've always been huge fans of the Burnout-series and we were hoping for a new installment. This isn't it, but nonetheless it is a masterfully crafted spin-off. [Nov 2011, p.98]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 29, 2011 -
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If Capcom doesn't start treating this franchise with the respect it deserves, we fear the worst. Just like with Resident Evil 4, it's time for some drastic changes to bring the series back to the top of the bill. That is if Capcom still has the necessary talent. [October 2012, p.105]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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Moments like convincing a police officer to commit suicide because you made him think he murdered his girlfriend prove that Remember Me belongs in the top league of video games. Too bad that Dontnod does not fully capitalize on these moments by limiting your options when remixing memories. [July 2013, p.86]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 4, 2013 -
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The beautiful and eerie locations give Crysis 3 a great atmosphere. Cowering in the tall grass, while being hunted by bloodthirsty aliens, reminded us of the terrifying raptor-scene from Jurassic Park. Blowing up a giant dam caused a spectacle big enough to make our inner vandal smile. [April 2013, p.80]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 22, 2013 -
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Virtual reality succeeds or fails with its controls. And, even though we were extremely skeptical at first, Wonder Book: Diggs Nightcrawler's controls work amazingly well. Except on a rare occasion or two, all of our inputs registered without having to repeat the action. [July 2013, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 4, 2013 -
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Resident Evil: Revelations' Story is split up into episodes. Alan Wake has already taught us that this is a very effective way of making sure your game has breakneck pace. Maybe we watched too much Lost, but you have to be one cold dude not wanting to now what is going to happen next in this game. [June 2013, p.72]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 4, 2013 -
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The original is five years old, which you will probably notice because of the awful sound effects, but it is still one of the most in-depth fighting games of its generation. And Final Showdown is by far the best version, including the possibility to play online against other players. [July 2012, p.92]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jul 3, 2012 -
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This puzzle platformer may sport some the most dull looking characters we have ever seen in a videogame. But you just can not help but care for these small little blocks because of the game's very well designed mechanics and great storytelling. [June 2013, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 4, 2013 -
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If you want to pick up Borderlands 2 again, Krieg might just be the right Psycho of choice to relive the adventure with. His craziness knows no bounds with his split personality or the fact that you can upgrade him to shoot fireballs (out of his arse, we presume) each time he gets hit. [June 2013, p.91]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 4, 2013 -
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What you get in the first hour of Call Juarez: Gunslinger, is exactly the same you will get in the next three or four hours of its story mode. So prepare for absolutely no surprises down the line. Still, Techland did a fine job constructing each level, making Gunslinger a fun ride through the Wild West. [June 2013, p.92]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 4, 2013 -
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Unit 13 is the first proper shooter on a handheld console and, if we have anything to say about it, it certainly won't be the last one. If they are all as good as Zipper Interactive's latest outing on the PlayStation Vita, of course. [March 2012, p.50]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 3, 2012 -
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Certain gimmicks however do show some creativity. At one point you're required to hold the Vita up toward the sun to reveal a hidden text on a piece of parchment. It goes to show that the Vita does have the potential for some crazy puzzles. [March 2012, p.46]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 4, 2012 -
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Aiming at the goal with the rear touchpad works incredibly well. Driving the ball into one of the top corners can be considered a work of art on the PS3, but on the Vita the game almost does it for you. It might be even a little bit too easy. [March 2012, p.63]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 4, 2012 -
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Michel Ancel and his team members have delivered a near perfect port. The only thing bothering us about this Vita version is the lack of any form of co-op, undoubtedly the most entertaining feature of the PS3 game. [March 2012, p.64]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 4, 2012 -
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More than a year and a half after its release, you have an excuse to clear the dust from your Portal 2 copy and put it in your PS3. Even better: you can also dust off your PlayStation Move. Too bad there's barely any narrative accompanying all the new techniques you'll be learning. [January 2013, p.95]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 8, 2013 -
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Build Your AI is an ever so important feature for any couch strategist wanting to lead his favourite team to the Stanley Cup. You can adjust your team's approach line by line. If you have a couple of fast wingers, it might be a good idea to dump the puck from the back. [October 2012, p.76]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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Thanks to the hit series True Blood and the Twilight-movies vampires are hotter than ever and the people from Sucker Punch have just delivered their own festival of blood. This is a nice extension to the main game, even if it only lasts for about four hours. [December 2011, p.100]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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Even though my son is just three years old, as soon as the music started we had his attention. Or to be more exact: Wonderbook had his attention. Curious as he is, he joined the action and judged the game worthy of his attention. To see himself on the telly, how cool is that? [December 2012, p.74]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 4, 2012 -
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Those who have never heard of Retro/Grade will be surprised when the end credits roll a mere seconds after starting the game. You have to interpret the Retro in Retro/Grade quite literally. Thus the game start with you fighting the final boss. [October 2012, p.79]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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Timing and tricks are everything in this game. You have to draw your opponent out, then kick the ball right between his legs. FIFA Street is a vicious cat-and-mouse game with a football. [April 2012, p.78]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 2, 2012 -
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Someone who also will make you chuckle pretty often is Professor Nakayama, the antagonist this time around. He sort of sounds like Stewie from Family Guy, not that it matters, but still. Ow, and there's quest that's all about urine. We feel kind of dirty already. [February 2013, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 14, 2013 -
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This game features the roller-coaster effect that pr-people in the gaming industry love to show off. In other words: Dead Space doesn't have a single dull moment. The controls however, demand a more deliberate and slower pacing. [March 2013, p.68]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 14, 2013 -
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Bluff your way through a confrontation by aiming your empty gun at an attacker, forcing him back towards the ledge of a roof on a ten story building and then kick him into the abyss while screaming "This is Sparta!". [April 2012, p.102]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 2, 2012 -
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A mere three hours after our departure from the Bay Area we already arrived at Empire City. Outrageous, especially because The Run is the main mode of the game and the story wants us to believe that we just travelled a whopping 4,000 km by car. [December 2011, p.80]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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It's a pity that you get almost no information about how the drawing software works. If you know your way around Paint, you'll probably have no problem figuring it all out, but nonetheless we would have appreciated a little tour of all the available options. [January 2012, p.78]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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Luckily the game's biggest strengths still hold up well, namely the armory of wicked crazy weapons, the variety of goofy enemies to fight - from Deckers to Matriarchs - and the absolute freedom to do whatever the hell you want to. [September p. 68]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 27, 2013 -
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We are usually a bit skeptical when it comes to this kind of DLC, but we also have to admit we had a good bit of fun playing the Dunwall City Trials. On top that, just like the main game, there's plenty of replay value to be found here. [February 2013, p.91]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 14, 2013 -
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In terms of gameplay you can still expect the same simple running around, talking to people and mashing buttons when you get attacked by a zombie. Story-wise however, this episode does what it needs to do. [September 2012, p.86]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 13, 2012 -
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We are still not that fond of the first Kingdom Hearts. It divided the gaming community back then between those who hated it and those who build a shrine to it in their bedrooms. There was no middle ground. And there still is none today. [October 2013 p.84]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2013 -
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Both Mercury-games were released during the early years of the PSP. The games still play as they did before and look pretty neat in their HD-iterations. [Nov 2011, p.97]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Dec 29, 2011 -
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You probably saw this one coming from a mile away, but the latest DLC for Saints Row The Third is pretty over-the-top. Three missions may be a tad limited for the hefty price tag, but these are three great missions. [May 2012, p.87]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 25, 2012 -
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Unfortunately Darkstalkers is not a new game, it is a collection of the second and third game in the franchise, previously released on the PSone during the mid 90s. Officially it is an HD-collection, but it is the multiplayer that adds the real value to this re-release. [April 2013, p.91]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Apr 22, 2013 -
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If you are still playing COD: BLOPS II than there is really no reason why you should not consider purchasing this well made expansion pack to what has to undoubtedly be your favourite game of this year. [June 2013, p.90]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 4, 2013 -
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We won't lie, we often cursed the day A Clone in the Dark was created. It is brutally unfair at times. So unfair, we considered buying a protective case for our poor PlayStation Vita, just to prevent us form smashing it to pieces after 100th or so unfair death scene. [September p.87]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 27, 2013 -
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Seven. Seven times we sat through the entire opening sequence, whistling the Ducktales theme song along like a deranged school boy, before pressing the start button. But that doesn't mean we also want to sit through the boring new cut scenes in this remake. [September p.92]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 27, 2013 -
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Joking about how players have to ride from point A to B all time, is not funny, it is bad game design. You can argue for ages about the quality of the jokes and gags, but lets not forget that this high-speed roller-coaster of parodies has some unique and interesting gameplay mechanics to offer. [February 2013, p.94]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Mar 14, 2013 -
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Rainbow Moon looks like an old school Japanese RPG, but it is actually made by Germans. It is a decent homage to JRPG's, but also made us long for the real classics. The combat system is great, but the excessive grinding sort of spoils the fun. [September 2012, p.87]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Sep 13, 2012 -
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The director of Devil May Cry is at the helm here (or behind the buttons, if you like), which makes Dragon's Dogma feel like a purebred hack & slash from time to time. Complete with different fighting styles and easy to use skills. [June 2012, p.82]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jun 14, 2012 -
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We are afraid that a lot of newcomers will give up on Starhawk because of its sometimes overwhelming action. And they would be wrong, because once you fully grasp the Build & Battle concept, there's a very unique multiplayer experience waiting to be discovered. [June 2012, p.94]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jun 14, 2012 -
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Live The Life sounds great on paper, with emotional problems hampering your player's abilities and possibly determining what team he punches dudes in the face for. But in reality the system is ... undecipherable. [October 2013 p.88]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2013 -
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Team17 has finally abandoned 3D technology and returns to the good old 2D landscape. Or at least partially. The gameplay is back in its original 2D form, but the graphics are still in 3D, giving the game a nice visual touch. [November 2012, p.93]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Nov 12, 2012 -
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If you are an adult, you have to be in a really good mood to survive all this over-the-top happiness. But it is however a wonderful game to play together with your kids. The minigames are challenging, but easy enough to be enjoyed by players of all ages. [December 2011, p.86]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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A heartwarming story is what we miss the most. You get the feeling you are doing the dirty work for the real Fellowship. While they are making history in the south of Middle-earth, you need to cause some diversion in the north. [December 2011, p.93]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012 -
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The gameplay is deliberately kept simple, but offers enough depth to sink your teeth in. A combination of light and heavy attacks doesn't surprise anyone any more, but Luffy and his buddies move in such an enjoyable way it kept us entertained. [October 2012, p.74]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Oct 1, 2012 -
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Activision knows how to promote a product. There are ads running on every kids channel right now trying to convince them that Skylanders is the must-have game. Admittedly, the idea of the figurines is quite neat, but the game itself is nothing to get excited about. [December 2011, p.96]- Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
Posted Jan 2, 2012
