Official Xbox Magazine's Scores
- Games
For 2,495 reviews, this publication has graded:
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58% higher than the average critic
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5% same as the average critic
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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: | Fallout 3 | |
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| Lowest review score: | Ride to Hell: Retribution |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 1,261 out of 2495
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Mixed: 940 out of 2495
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Negative: 294 out of 2495
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We wish THQ had squeezed more out of the formula, like offering more than two playable characters and a more gratifying campaign progression, but Surf & Skate Roadtrip remains a decent Kinect pick for a few hours of amusement, especially for young SpongeBob fans.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Jan 5, 2012
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We believe Duke still has at least one good game left in him, but regrettably, this DLC isn't it.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Jan 3, 2012
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There's much to be said for electrified pistols and radioactive swords, even if the slaughter gets repetitive well before the final battle.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 28, 2011
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Charming visuals aside, Leedmees does little to distinguish itself, and less to justify its $10 price.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 21, 2011
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Trine 2 is easily the most beautiful Xbox Live Arcade game we've seen. Charming voiceovers and an evocative sound design work small wonders, but the stunning scenery is suitable for framing.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 21, 2011
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Though what's on offer isn't necessarily robust - nor does it pony up any additional Achievements - for Bastion devotees, this DLC serves to deepen the game's already-irresistible mythos.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 21, 2011
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To its credit, Real Big Shootin' takes a great game and focuses on one element, offering an experience that's legitimately different. In this case, though, "different" isn't nearly as fun.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 21, 2011
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Given the countless enhancements to this version of Sonic CD, it's surprising that Sega is selling it for a mere $5. Make no mistake: no corners have been cut, and the developers have put in more than enough extra content (in the form of audio and video options) to properly pay tribute to Sonic's finest spin.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 19, 2011
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Apples to Apples on Xbox Live feels a little cheap in its presentation and can't compare to playing the game in person. However, for those who don't have the option to play offline due to distance, it's hard to deny the game's vibrant charm.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 16, 2011
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The return of Battlefield 2's Conquest Assault mode doesn't bring a ton to the table, either: giving one side possession of all control points right at the outset is an interesting wrinkle, but it hardly reinvents the experience. On the other hand, when those four classic maps are this much fun to storm around in, who says anything needs to be brand-spanking-new?- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 16, 2011
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As clever as its core concept is, the Yoostar series still struggles to be more than a half-baked party trick - and it's one that's losing appeal with each lackluster performance.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 15, 2011
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Trust us: you won't be worried about the game's shortcomings when you're racking your brain trying to remember the specifics of a scene starring Forrest Gump's momma.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 14, 2011
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The Moon Knight and Ghost Rider tables are definitely our favorites here, but all four are fun enough and replayable enough to make this DLC pack well worth the $10.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 14, 2011
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As much as we like both of the European-developed $15 stunt racers, Joe Danger: Special Edition managed to interest us just a bit more. Both games are fine-tuned to near-perfection, but Joe Danger has slightly more going on under its hood thanks to new gameplay additions and more interesting objectives. It's also got a nicer paintjob and sound system (read: better visuals and audio), so we have to give the duke to Danger this time around.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 14, 2011
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An abbreviated runtime (three to four hours per playthrough) and the absence of any new gameplay modes don't diminish the joy of facing RAAM in a boss fight, or of leveling a building to crush a string of Seeders, or of defending against a horde of Reavers. It's these Gears-specific thrills that make RAAM's Shadow a short but worthy co-op–able history lesson told with guns and roadie runs.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 13, 2011
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Leela's disparate components don't perfectly align, but for meditative newcomers and casual gamers, it's an interesting collection of breezy play sequences. That said, if you're seeking a more engaging Zen experience via Kinect, we recommend the trippy sights and sounds of Child of Eden instead.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 12, 2011
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There's no denying Tintin's engaging personality. From slick effects and slapstick animations (you can actually trip enemies with banana peels) to solid voice-acting, it immerses you in its world, even with the lackluster gameplay.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 12, 2011
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A Kinect movie tie-in that delivers a silly, satisfying experience? Hey, we're as surprised as you are.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 11, 2011
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- Posted Dec 11, 2011
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You Monster may not convert every tower-defense holdout, but it's definitely one of the most devious and memorable bits of DLC we've played.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 7, 2011
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Sixteen-player online matches might offer some relief from the solo tedium…if you can locate someone to play with on Xbox Live. We tried several times with the retail game, to absolutely no avail.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 6, 2011
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Simply another chapter in a thoroughly charming game (OXM rating: 8.0). In other words, fun but not a must-buy.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 6, 2011
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Where Voltron completely falls apart is in its ridiculously poor boss battles.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Dec 5, 2011
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The game is solidly entertaining, especially when four competitive players get to whacking each other, racing for powerups, and tossing each other off ledges.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Nov 30, 2011
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Twister Mania would be a suitable XBLA download at a discount price, but at $50? For this piece of retail fluff? We'll stick with the plastic mat, thanks.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Nov 30, 2011
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We'd still rather play the first game than this weaker follow-up.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Nov 29, 2011
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You're left with awkward, stilted voice-acting, serviceable graphics, and rote button-pushing that feel less like a game experience and more like channel-surfing on your couch. Skip.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Nov 28, 2011
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Cabela's Survival is sold solo or bundled with the Top Shot Elite rifle controller, which offers more exacting aim during hunting sequences. But unless you expect to play (and replay) the bonus shooting galleries - railed shooters that have you blast furred and feathered wildlife in House of the Dead fashion - then a standard controller is preferred. Otherwise, the game can easily be finished in an afternoon, leaving hunting fans wondering why they wasted it playing a lackluster action-adventure game.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Nov 23, 2011
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The engaging story kept us interested through the end, but, as in the park itself, there are technical difficulties.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Nov 23, 2011
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Our only complaint is that with such a large roster, many of the characters tend to play too similarly to one another. Facing a team with both Vice and Mature may prove confusing, for instance, as they're both suit-wearing female assassins. Compared to all the goodness on hand here, though, that's a small complaint.- Official Xbox Magazine
- Posted Nov 22, 2011
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