Official Xbox Magazine UK's Scores

  • Games
For 2,214 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 40% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 54% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 7.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Joe Danger: Special Edition
Lowest review score: 10 Double Dragon II: Wander of the Dragons
Score distribution:
2214 game reviews
    • 65 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Painfully lacking in every area, lacking any thrill factor, excitement or variety. [Jan 2007, p.90]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While the AI in "SFII" can be difficult, it was never unfair. UMK3 offers no such assurance. [Christmas 2006, p.108]
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We'd rather pay a higher price and get the game proper than being told we'll have to shell out for at least two more packs upon purchase. [Christmas 2006, p.108]
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rupturing quality and oozing tension, this is stealth gaming of the highest calibre, full of imagination and augmented by an excellent two-way Trust system that leaves you pondering every choice you make and then having to deal with the consequences. [Nov 2006, p.8]
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The gameplay itself has changed very little. [Dec 2006, p.82]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Button bashing by the numbers and very repetitive. Only superhero fanboys need apply to this Justice League. [Jan 2007, p.125]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stylish, explosive, and funny. The destruction is awesome fun, but dull missions ruin the overall experience. [Nov 2006, p.76]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you're a retro fetishist with a Jeff Minter costume, you might want to download this game, but we don't recommend it! [Jan 2007, p.96]
    • 69 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Attractive game reworked properly for the younger types. Help make Spryo truly famous once more. [Christmas 2006, p.125]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Still the best golf game out there, but a short list of new extras means it's not worth the cash if you already own "06." [Nov 2006, p.68]
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fantastic re-creation of the spirit of "Scarface," and a brilliantly in-depth urban game. A bit repetitive at times. [Nov 2006, p.60]
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Sadly, the game's not much fun - you get bored easily and there's not much variety to be had waving your arms up and down. [Dec 2006, p.99]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 07 is fantastic. The reworked gameplay feels so right and its Xbox Live support is amazing. [Nov 2006, p.66]
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As a game Family Guy is average at best. If you've never seen the cartoon, you won't get it. If you love the show then your patience will be tried by the mediocre gameplay. Either way, be prepared to have your willpower tested. [Jan 2007, p.124]
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A delicious experience, containing some of the sweetest moments in any console game. The astonishing environment alone is enough reason to give it a shot. However, it's not quite compelling enough as an adventure to make you want to see the set missions through. [Oct 2006, p.82]
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Still brilliant, even by today's standards. [Dec 2006, p.99]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Juggling impossibly huge gaming areas with varied, consistent, imaginative gameplay, it has managed to create a slice of Southern American comic violence that begs to be played. [Oct 2006, p.64]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While we love NBA Live 07's showy moves and new modes, the gameplay ultimately feels unfocused and unsatisfying. [Dec 2006, p.88]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NBA 2K7 doesn't have the looks, but its solid on-court action puts you at the heart of the match rather than on the sidelines, with quick-fire tactics that you'd expect to see on ESPN. [Dec 2006, p.88]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    All these mode-switching features and momentum bars don't make the game any more fun, or more like playing the real thing. It just gives you more to think about. [Nov 2006, p.71]
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Vision Camera Game Face technology is well-implemented. [Christmas 2006, p.106]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultimately, the game's body count moves it away from the film and makes it more like a poor man's "GTA." [Nov 2006, p.96]
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Open Season is definitely a good kids' game - nice to look at and very easy with it. However, adults will burn through this game in less than six hours with no real difficulty.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Dull and predictable gameplay. Avoid. [Oct 2006, p.90]
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    • 47 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Pointless - for the two minutes you'll bother. [Nov 2006, p.107]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Star Wars fans, LEGO fanatics or lovers of the first game will be in ecstasy. A must-buy. [Oct 2006, p.94]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NHL 07's dual-stick control opens a new world of tactics, but "NHL 2K7" plays for pure fun and speed. [Nov 2006, p.98]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    "NHL 07's" dual-stick control opens a new world of tactics, but NHL 2K7 plays for pure fun and speed. [Nov 2006, p.98]
    • Official Xbox Magazine UK
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Even when we're note marvelling at this marriage of plastic blocks and Death Stars, there's something incredible going on in this game, and it's all in the little details. [Oct 2006, p.68]
    • 66 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A highly playable golf sim with a fantastic control mechanism and an impressive Career mode. [Oct 2006, p.80]
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