Official U.S. Playstation Magazine's Scores

  • Games
For 1,416 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 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: 100 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Lowest review score: 10 DICE: DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises
Score distribution:
1416 game reviews
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fighting game unlike any other, Square's classic does away with such staple fighting game features as combos and life bars, replacing them with skill-based moves like one-hit kills. [Nov 2001, p.40]
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The first PS one installment of Final Fantasy is still one of the best ever. [Mar 2002, p.34]
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sure, "Ace 3" has better graphics, and sure, there might be a little more variety in the missions. But the laughable challenge level in "Ace 3" makes it hard to recommend it over its older brother. [Nov 2001, p.38]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's the first must-own PS one game for the PS2-only chaps. And that's a real coup. [June 2002, p.102]
    • Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you have "FIFA" don't bother. [Oct 2002, p.150]
    • Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    • 42 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Slammin' D-ball's gameplay is a far cry from that of the old-school classic, and it's quite a shame. [May 2002, p.103]
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