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For 384 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 57% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 Out of the Park Baseball 2007
Lowest review score: 20 Strike Force Bowling
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 242 out of 384
  2. Mixed: 121 out of 384
  3. Negative: 21 out of 384
384 game reviews
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    ESPN NBA Basketball
    It’s clear that they designed this game to play more like “Live” did last year out of the box. While that will probably help them sell more copies of the game, I feel Visual Concepts should have focused on other more important problems; like off the ball movement and in game AI, before adding other modes and removing key features.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Burnout Legends
    A wonderfully fun and exciting romp through Burnout's history without feeling staid or terribly repetitive. It's also a technical marvel that will wow even the most jaded gamer.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MVP Baseball 2005
    Does it accurately simulate every aspect of being a player, coach, and/or owner? No. In fact, a lot of the extras are going to be seen as unnecessary fluff by the baseball purists. But I guess you can call me a fun purist because I just plain had fun with this game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 06
    No matter what you think about the other players in this game, tip your helmet to the folks at Tiburon. They did their job and they did it well.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    ESPN College Hoops 2K5
    Well…I'm two weeks into playing this game non-stop and the other shoe hasn't dropped. I can't find a major problem with this game, and I've just been enjoying it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fight Night Round 3
    It’s the best looking Xbox 360 game to date and the in-ring action is the Fight Night series' best ever.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Burnout 2: Point of Impact
    With slick graphics, fantastic crashes, and strong replayability, Burnout 2 is more then worth a look and strong consideration for 2002’s "Sleeper" of the Year.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Colin McRae Rally 3
    The major components are very polished...it’s the small things that seem duct-taped on as an afterthought. Interface, options, and a schizophrenic driving model just kept it from greatness.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Skate
    Skate is a resounding success, a game that has complaints that are barely even complaints when compared to the rest of the product.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Project Gotham Racing 4
    The series has “returned to its roots” in a way, beginning with the handling model. At the same time, it’s managed to incorporate very new features, throwing in motorcycles that feel completely fresh and weather that can change every race you run.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    NHL 08
    Bottom line—if you play online and like hockey, then NHL 08 has you covered. If you play offline and like hockey, then NHL 08 has you covered.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    NHL 2004
    This is a strong title, and will hopefully be a sign of more good things to come from the series.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    NBA Live 2004
    This is the best version since "Live 2000" (a classic in my opinion) and I'm looking forward to see how the game improves in the future.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Aggressive Inline
    While I’m on the subject, why haven’t video games gotten any better at portraying women fairly? The rest of our culture has seemingly improved in this regard, but the gaming subculture seems to be getting worse and worse.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    World Series Baseball
    Even with the flaws, this looks and feels like baseball and I look forward to playing it, and for me that is the mark of a good game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Project Gotham Racing
    PGR presents just enough challenge without being too hard and frustrating which keeps you coming back for more.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GTR: FIA GT Racing Game
    I had a lot of fun with GTR. I will continue to play it for some time, as the driving model in the game is rivaled only by the venerable "Grand Prix Legends", a 7 year old game that still sets the bar for driving realism today.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    NFL 2K2
    The individual control of this game is unmatched. Player movement is lightning fast and incredibly responsive.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA Live 2005
    In my opinion, Live 2005 is once again the more complete game and while both games are fun, "Live" gives you a great NBA basketball experience without the bugs [of "2K5"].
    • 85 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    NASCAR Thunder 2002
    I believe the career mode could take a lesson from Madden. It seems the sponsers would be more fun if the negotiations were more like the free agent signings in Madden.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    NHL 2001
    No longer is the NHL series just an arcade game. Finally, us die-hard hockey fans have a simulation/game to be proud of.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 08
    From the completely lackluster presentation to the utterly uninteresting modes, Madden NFL 08 is a great game for a very short time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fight Night 2004
    The best boxing game I have ever played. Fight Night's career mode and Total Punch Control are two features that improve on EA's previous boxing games and help take the game over the top. This is a great effort by EA.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    ESPN NBA 2K5
    My plea to VC: Please don't revert back to last year's game. The game is a few steps away from being a great game. Just fix the bugs.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona
    An incredibly deep Nascar game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's SimGolf
    While not revolutionary as other "Sim" games it does a great job of what it is supposed to do...a fun experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    High Heat Major League Baseball 2003
    This game may have a Bulldog face that only it’s mother may love, but once you get past the mediocre graphics you will love it too. It’s magnificent gameplay on the field and customizable options off it, make it the console baseball game to beat.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    GT Legends
    One of the best PC racers available to date. The physics engine just feels right no matter what difficulty you play on, it looks drop-dead gorgeous, and it has stable online play.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    NBA 2K7
    I’m going to make this really simple: this is the greatest basketball game I’ve ever played. This is also the greatest one year leap I’ve ever seen in a series.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    NBA 2K6
    By far the best version of what has become the best NBA game on the market.
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