Official U.S. Playstation Magazine's Scores
- Games
For 1,416 reviews, this publication has graded:
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42% higher than the average critic
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2% same as the average critic
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56% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 9.3 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 66
| Highest review score: | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 | |
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| Lowest review score: | DICE: DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 509 out of 1416
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Mixed: 674 out of 1416
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Negative: 233 out of 1416
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No, it’s not good at all. And it sure as heck ain’t gonna win any awards. But it does serve well enough as a mild brainless diversion. [Mar 2002, p.106]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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The multiple-character combos are a nice touch, but the execution is so poor as to make it a moot point. [Feb 2002, p.106]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Simply superior than that previous effort in just about every way imaginable. [Mar 2002, p.108]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Is this what real snowboarding is like? Because if it is, I don't want any part of it. [Feb 2002, p.106]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Make no mistake, it’s heads and shoulders above 989 Sports’ college hoops game, but that’s like saying a hamburger is more edible than rancid, worm-covered meat. [Feb 2002, p.110]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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The Dual Shock 2 is kicking out vibes that will make you drop it if you don’t hold on tight. [Feb 2002, p.113]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Your magnetic skis do more than just hug the rails when you’re grinding along – they magically suck you toward rails if you’re in the vicinity. It’s ridiculous. [Mar 2002, p.108]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Laugh-out-loud, knee-slapping, "I can't believe that just happened" humor. [Dec 2001, p.164]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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If you can get past the basic setup, a great, pure role-playing adventure awaits. [Feb 2002, p.114]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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The repetitive environments drag it down a bit, but that’s far from a fatal blow. [Feb 2002, p.107]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Packs in more quality gameplay than most RPGs could ever hope for, with the finest battle system yet for the series. [Feb 2002, p.104]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Along with the excellent story, Shadow Hearts has an engaging battle system that focuses on timed button-presses. [Jan 2002, p.134]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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The battles are too tough for all the wrong reasons. [Feb 2002, p.116]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Underneath the offensive layer of crap that coats every facet of this version is a more than adequate game desperately trying to get out. [Feb 2002, p.113]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Easily the best compilation of quality classics ever seen on a console. [Feb 2002, p.108]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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The real-time battle system is such a mess that you’ll get either incredibly bored or overwhelmed in no time. [Mar 2002, p.108]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Good lord, is this a beautiful game. [Jan 2002, p.124]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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The game is very mechanical…and it’s so…painfully…slow. [Feb 2002, p.108]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Oh, GameDay, you’re the worst game the PS2 has to offer. [Feb 2002, p.112]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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The best Diablo-style action/RPG ever produced. [Jan 2002, p.130]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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If only it weren't so friggin' hard. [Jan 2002, p.144]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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It’s awesome that you can block enemy attacks with timed button presses…but not when you fight the same boring enemies over and over! [Feb 2002, p.114]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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This game looks so great, but the controls may very well be the worst I have ever seen in a racing game. [Feb 2002, p.114]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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This game features such pretentious bad taste that you'll first wonder if the developers are really stupid or really smart. [Jan 2002, p.126]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
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Isn't a bad game by any means, but it feels like a definite step in the wrong direction. [Jan 2002, p.147]- Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
