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For 2,495 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 58% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 37% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 Fallout 3
Lowest review score: 10 Pulse Racer
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,261 out of 2495
  2. Mixed: 940 out of 2495
  3. Negative: 294 out of 2495
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors
    Beyond its gorgeous surface trappings, Otogi 2 may not be as deep or satisfying as "Ninja Gaiden," but the minute you rack up a 200-hit combo or smack the snot out of a gaggle of headless ghouls, there's no denying it - Otogi 2 deserves to be experienced by all gamers who have a spot for pretty things and are unafraid to get in touch with their button-mashing side. [Nov 2004, p.82]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Chime
    Lack of variety and depth. [Apr 2010, p.83]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Eternal Sonata
    If you're predisposed to cuteness, level-grinding, and some outright earnest, sweet-tempered madness, ditch all disbelief and consider Sonata your match made in heaven. [Sept 2007, p.70]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 07
    Sure NCAA is prettier on 360 (the stadiums and crowd atmosphere are particularly sweet), and hey, we love racking up Achievements as much as you do, but the vastly deeper Xbox 1 version (OXM score: 90) is really the only serious option. [Sept 2006, p.81]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    NFL Fever 2002
    Spectacular debut football sim. [Dec 2001]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mega Man 10
    Keeps the retro greatness flowin'. [May 2010, p.79]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Gun
    The first time you take someone's head off with a quick-draw move...you'll be hooked. [Holiday 2005, p.76]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    SoulCalibur
    Soulcalibur still controls like a dream, allowing button-mashers to unleash a flurry of unintentional moves, and even better, rewarding seasoned stratetists with a sophisticated set of beat-downs. [Aug 2008, p.79]
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
    Everything a library of classic games should be: great games, no load times, and simple functionality. Just the way we remember it. [Apr 2009, p.78]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
    Packs just enough new content to keep its legacy alive for another year or two.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
    Despite a few fresh ideas, Lego Batman 2 is, creatively, the weakest game in the Lego franchise.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monday Night Combat
    But even with the lack of variety, Monday Night Combat's two modes pack enough juice to make it our new favorite sport.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Gunstar Heroes
    At $5, there's no excuse not to relive the joy. [Oct 2009, p.77]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quarrel
    Quarrel does have some odd quirks, such as claiming words like "Monday" don't exist while accepting more obscure words. But for logophiles, its mix of strategy and vocabulary is a true pleasure.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters
    Despite its solid on-course action, this franchise is starting to show its age. [May 2011, p.79]
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
    Fall of Cybertron never quite transcends its franchise the way, say, Arkham City does - loving Transformers will definitely heighten your appreciation of it - but it's every bit the game that series buffs hoped for, and an improvement on its forebear.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Orcs Must Die!
    Don't get us wrong: Orcs Must Die! is lots of hyperactive fun. Just don't expect lavish long-term depth that'll keep you slaughtering for weeks.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    NBA Live 06
    A great flow and fine multiplayer action put a serious spit-shine on Live's sneakers. [Dec 2005, p.117]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sonic the Hedgehog 3
    If all you want is Knuckles' debut, this is a fine $5 deal. [Oct 2009, p.77]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: The Movie
    The game is missing a dose of innovation that could've helped it become stunning. [July 2002, p.77]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
    We love the new ability to craft an extreme weapon out of a couple of items: you can sample a handful of the full game's countless possibilities - including a Spiked Bat (baseball bat + nails) and head-pulping Drill Bucket (bucket + electric drill) - and discovering new combos and unleashing gonzo gear like the Air Horn (pylon + spray paint) is a blast.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    NASCAR 06: Total Team Control
    The feel of racing in a huge pack is much more dynamic and compelling, and the terrific Flight to the Top Mode is suddenly worth playing. So is NASCAR 06. [Oct 2005, p.111]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DeathSpank
    It's a bit slow to get its hooks into you, but once you clear the first area and open up the rest of the absurd world that its hero inhabits, you won't want to leave. [Sept 2010]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
    Future Soldier's campaign does lose its stealthy way a bit right at the end, and the presentation can be rough at times, just like the throwaway plot. Ultimately, though, the game shines not only for staying true to Ghost Recon's roots, but also for doing so while successfully balancing the memories of old fans with the modern expectations of new ones.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II
    We have seen the future of real-time strategy on Xbox 360, and its name is Battle for Middle-Earth II. [Sept 2006, p.76]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dead Rising 2
    We admit we miss the first Dead Rising's goofier schtick and the initial wow factor of its innovative challenge. But the latter hasn't been toned down for this sequel, and the game remains - even with its flaws - a shuffler lover's undead dream.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    MLB Slugfest 20-03
    The main complaint is that the appeal of the game wears off quickly. [Nov 2002, p.129]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MTV Music Generator 3: This Is the Remix
    It's an amateur music maker's tool, but a very potent and easy-to-use one and everyone from hardcore wannabe producers to b-boys sitting around Mom's living room really should have it in their library. [Aug 2004, p.84]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hexic HD
    Hexic almost single-handedly kept out 360's from collecting cobwebs during the post-launch lull, and we still found ourselves firing it up when we don't have a time for a marathon "Oblivion" session or some "Fight Night" brawling. [Jun 2006, p.62]
    • Official Xbox Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    CastleStorm
    CastleStorm's unusual mix of elements never quite congeals into anything too brain-taxing. But hurling bombs at buildings and flinging pointy sticks at barbarians is bound to get your blood pumping for a little while. [July 2013, p.76]
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