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For 1,949 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 34% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 60% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 Super Mario Galaxy
Lowest review score: 5 Elf Bowling 1 & 2
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 929 out of 1949
  2. Mixed: 843 out of 1949
  3. Negative: 177 out of 1949
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
    It won’t win any game of the year awards, but for a piece of brainless action, you can’t really go wrong with Shaolin Monks.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    World Series of Poker
    A severe disappointment. The AI makes such ridiculous decisions that it feels like the decisions are just made randomly.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    MediEvil: Resurrection
    There is enough of a package here to justify a decent portable game and a nice 3-D quest, the likes of which have never been seen on a handheld. If only Medievil: Resurrection spent a little more time cleaning off the cobwebs.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Urban Reign
    Full of wasted potential. A disappointing effort from a developer that knows better.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Burnout Legends
    Whilst Burnout Legends feels more like Burnout 3.5 it is still a highly recommendable arcade racing game, it is easily the best racing game on the PSP, and quite possibly the best title on the handheld yet.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Burnout Revenge
    A brilliant game that should please everyone.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Scooby-Doo! Unmasked
    Very similar to its predecessors, that is that it isn't exactly challenging and it won't remain a memorable game, but whilst it lasts it is a decent kids game, and that's who 90% of the audience playing the game will be.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    GripShift
    Once you get past the highly questionable handling the game will draw you in, it has a wealth of options and a lower RRP in Australia.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    One Piece: Grand Battle
    Unremarkable, offering none of the flash or depth of other fighting games based on an anime license.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NHL 06
    While better than 2005's effort, there just isn't enough different to make it a worthwhile purchase to last year's game. Everybody else though will find a thoroughly fun game of hockey.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour
    The best thus far of the Yu-gi-oh! franchise. Not for doing anything new, but for making the best translation of the card game into digital form. Is it a sign of things to come?
    • 61 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Namco Museum 50th Anniversary
    Just a quick cash-in designed to appeal to those who once held the Namco collections in high regard. This is one of the worst compilation titles released in recent years.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MotoGP 3: Ultimate Racing Technology
    With its intuitive control, superb track design and unparalleled online mode there's no denying that Moto GP 3 is the best of its type.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario Superstar Baseball
    While not as well tuned as other Mario sports titles, Mario Superstar Baseball achieves exactly what it set out to do - provide a good arcade-style baseball game.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    187 Ride or Die
    A decent racing game: those of you who've always wanted to shoot cars down while battling them in Burnout 3 will never turn back.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance
    Beat Down makes us feel bad - we wanted it to be good, Cavia put in the ideas that could have made the game good, but failed to deliver on the execution - the despicable quality of voice acting just seals the deal.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Namco Museum Battle Collection
    Just another compilation, but this time it is for the PSP. Given the hefty price tag, your money is better off elsewhere.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Big Mutha Truckers 2
    One for renting, and that's only if it really is one of the last options on the shelf. There's a lack of variety, imagination and difficulty here, and an otherwise solid game engine suffers because of these oversights. The less said about the humour, the better.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
    The best open ended superhero game to date, despite what the score says. Excellent action sequences, but needs more mission variety.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendogs: Lab & Friends
    Nintendogs is packed full of quality throughout and it’s always nice to see something so refreshingly different in a world overwhelmed with FPSs and sports games. Highly recommended.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends
    Nintendogs is packed full of quality throughout and it’s always nice to see something so refreshingly different in a world overwhelmed with FPSs and sports games. Highly recommended.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends
    Nintendogs is packed full of quality throughout and it’s always nice to see something so refreshingly different in a world overwhelmed with FPSs and sports games. Highly recommended.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Advance Wars: Dual Strike
    Excellent. A game that you must play at all costs. One or two concerns, but otherwise great.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Darkwatch
    Darkwatch gives vampires, undead, cowboys and plenty of bullets to fire. But that's about it. Otherwise, Darkwatch is a fairly standard affair that's worth a rental.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dungeon Siege II
    It won’t stand up in terms of depth or total enthralling value, but it does provide a rock-solid game that both aficionados and RPG-newbies can find some pleasure.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sacred Underworld
    Sacred was a frustrating game to get used to, but surprisingly the expansion improves on the title incredibly. The game is somewhat more bearable to play now, but there are still too many flaws to consider this series a worthwhile purchase for hack n' slash veterans. Hopefully Sacred 2 will satisfy our needs.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    EyeToy: Play 2
    The work done on the mini games has been great - the fact that they are no longer timed is brilliant, although this can lead to physical exhaustion for the unfit among us.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Death Jr.
    A major disappointment, considering the game has been in development for so long we definitely had some high hopes for the game, but unfortunately the title just isn't that impressive.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sonic Gems Collection
    Worth looking at, and would probably keep the kids busy for a while, but doesn't pack the punch it could have with some more titles and unlockables that are WORTH unlocking.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball GT: Transformation
    If you have friends with the game, and if you know and enjoy the Dragonball series then you've found you've one of the most complete and enjoyable Dragonball titles available.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 06
    Tiburon have added a reasonable amount of new material for the 2006 edition of Madden, but we really feel as though they could have done more.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    War World: Tactical Combat
    A top effort from Third Wave, War World is a good choice for anyone interested in a budget title with a big bang.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike
    A thoroughly enjoyable military sim from start to finish: tense, engaging and strategic in equal measure.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock
    The controls, graphics and story are great, but length and lack of replay value brings the game down - but it's always nice to play something different now and then.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Outlaw Tennis
    It lacks the depth, polish and implemention of top tennis games but the humour and game modes allow to Outlaw Tennis to stand on its own. And given the price, some of the flaws are easy to overlook.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Codename: Panzers, Phase Two
    The gameplay itself is strategy heavy - tank rushes are still always the best bet, but usually, you don't have that many tanks to do it with, so some thought is required. The game is also fairly damn hard because of this.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Darwinia
    It has a completely unique style, both in the audio, sound and gameplay departments that cannot be easily compared to anything else.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    FlatOut
    Sure, the graphics aren't that great, the soundtrack isn't exactly memorable but most important of all is the game play, and that is spot on.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    An abysmal, close to unplayable mess.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Killer7
    An experience first and a game second. Players going into it with that in mind should enjoy this immensely, those looking for a deep gameplay experience may want to try before they buy.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Coded Arms
    A missed opportunity, the game features hard to learn controls, randomised levels that quickly becomes repetitive and enemies that all look very similar.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack
    For the money, it's hard to fault this disc. With 9 top quality maps, there's enough here to quench the thirst of all Halo fans.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Meteos
    Refreshingly different, packed full of options and technically polished in every area. Along with "Advance Wars," it’s a must own title for all DS owners.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana
    The innovation is there, and what’s expressed is done well. But Atelier Iris suffers from some really stupid mistakes. In a genre that relies heavily on keeping gamers interested, the backtracking, silly errand missions and slow progressing story don’t help at all.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
    Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory tries so much, and yet fails on so many levels. Unless you're a true fan of the franchise, we'd advise you to steer clear.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact - Maniax
    Maniax isn't necessarily a bad fighting game, it's just that it has gradually been eclipsed by franchises such as "Tekken," "Soul Calibur" and "Dead or Alive."
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
    It seems PAL gamers got the good end of the stick here, with load times cut in half and everything making the cut that was in the American version. This is a racing game to seriously consider.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Psychonauts
    Most definitely one of the best platformers for quite some time, and another Tim Schafer success story, but the game is still a little lacklustre and prevents it from becoming the pick of the crop.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Destroy All Humans!
    Great concept; shame about the execution. Here's hoping THQ is willing to fund a sequel to iron out the flaws. It's the least that Pandemic deserves.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Battlefield 2
    One of the strongest multiplayer shooters on the market. With classes that compliment each other, a brilliant squad system, and fast, furious gameplay, Battlefield 2 is about as much fun as online shooters get. An easy contender for game of the year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Conker: Live & Reloaded
    Rare obviously know how to work their system. It's just a shame they've lost their flair for gameplay. This game overall displayed a total drought of ideas. It's a shame that such a good game be dealt such a troublesome fate.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Batman Begins
    An above average game that could have been so much, if only it was a little longer and a little larger.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Juiced
    Juiced was supposed to be released eight months ago, before we'd played all these brilliant racing games, now it just feels like it has come to the genre too late.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    GoldenEye: Rogue Agent
    The DS version of GoldenEye: Rogue Agent was doomed from the start, given the terrible game upon which it was based.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kirby: Canvas Curse
    It may not have the lifespan or the consistency of ideas that the highest caliber 2D platformers contain, but with its unique design and control system there’s no denying it’s a fun game in its own right.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    The best version of one of the top games of this generation - buy it now.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor: European Assault
    The characters can be a little blocky at times and the environments look a little pixelated when up close, but the environments are huge and they look like they go on for miles.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    The best GTA experience and the best open-ended console gameplay experience you can have offline.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Madagascar
    The game play is very varied, with every ten minutes bringing something new to be done. Stealth, action, platforming, all genres make some kind of appearance.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
    Not only is this title many times better than the original, it offers one of the best and fulfilling experiences for the Game Boy Advance.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Imperial Glory
    Above average. Minor errors corrupt what may have been a good game.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Virtual Pool: Tournament Edition
    A good choice for those looking for a Pool game, especially on the Xbox where there is no Pool Paradise. In fact, this game has a few things that Archer Maclean's title doesn't.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Haunting Ground
    Scare me. Shock me. Shake me. Take me to a place where horror is able to splurge into any gamer's mind and rattle it around playfully, frightfully, terribly. That's what horror gaming should be like. Haunting Ground really is a fun game to play and is another one of Capcom’s gems.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Underground 2
    A disappointing game. It feels like a severely stripped down version of a console version that is now actually cheaper than this version.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
    The space fights almost sell this game by themselves. However, the game lacks enough difficultly or motivation to offer gamers with a long and rewarding experience.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
    The basic idea of a lightsabre side-scrolling beat 'em up is a good one. But, the game is simply too short, too simple and overrun with camera problems to be any better than average.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
    Everybody's Golf is a great game that should be suited to anyone who likes their games to be easy and accessible.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Pariah
    Minor errors corrupt what might have been a good game.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Forza Motorsport
    A game that will last a ridiculously long amount of time. We personally shudder to think of how long it would take to complete the entire game, it would take at least fifty hours and this isn't including the Xbox Live features.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Pac-Man Pinball Advance
    If you find it cheap, and you know what you're getting, it may fit your bill. Not a must buy for anyone though - even pinball or pac-man freaks.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NBA Street Showdown
    This is NBA with a little bit less seriousness. Don't take it to seriously and it's fairly entertaining.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Guild Wars
    The graphics in this virtual world are amazing. The characters are rendered beautifuliy, and they move and interact with the environment perfectly. The system requirements for this game is low but the graphics are still spectacular.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Outbreak File #2
    Broken in both single and multi player, Resident Evil Outbreak: File 2 is a barrel full of missed opportunity.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pac-Pix
    Delivers what the DS promised – originality. It’s just a shame there isn’t more to it.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Predator: Concrete Jungle
    By creating this absolute mess of a game, Eurocom have done a great disservice to themselves and fans of the franchise. Avoid at all costs.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Area 51
    A solid FPS with a great storyline, it just doesn't bring too much new to the genre, and at times feels very familiar.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    WWE WrestleMania 21
    While it gets better as you persevere, the game overall isn't as strong as we would have liked.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails
    There is plenty of content in the game, but the difficulty level and average controls may mean that most people don't see all that the game has to offer.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Polarium
    A good game but it’s going to be forced to dwell in the shadows of much superior titles, especially Meteos, as it’s genre has been trumped. However, a lot of the redeeming value is diminished by the fact that the Challenge mode is weak and it is a puzzle game that will only appeal for a finite amount of time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict
    With a bit more work on the weapons and little less emphasis on the melee combat, this mix of first and third person combat could be a real hit next time around. As it stands, it's still a very good game, but it falls a little short.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Jade Empire
    This is the XBox RPG to own, great combat, a brilliant storyline and fantastic character modelling.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
    One of the greatest Racing games I as a gamer have ever played... Rockstar made a great choice by affiliating with DUB.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Archer Maclean's Mercury
    A surprisingly addictive puzzle game that not only looks great, but is also insanely deep.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SWAT 4
    A good tactical shooter held back by a number of minor and easily resolvable errors.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga
    What may be a little overwhelming for new JRPG gamers that are accustomed to today’s simple and heavily story-driven titles, Digital Devil Saga still provides one of the best old-school experiences available.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Doom 3
    With more work put into the weapons, more diverse locations and more/or smarter enemies this could have been up there with the best.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LEGO Star Wars
    The game play is quick and addictive which should satisfy adults, and the puzzles aren't too difficult, but still put up a challenge which should appeal to children.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors 5
    Improves on its predecessors in the right ways, and removes a lot of the useless features. That said, the core gameplay is still the same, and may strike some as being either repetitive or milking a series to near death.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Spikeout: Battle Street
    Sega dropped the ball on this one. Don't touch it unless you need to cure insomnia, and even then, there are ways that are more readily available and are better for your health.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Full Spectrum Warrior
    It's just a shame the actual game isn't more like the deeper, more realistic 'Army Mode' extra found in the Xbox version and not the limited, linear one we have here.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 15 Critic Score
    Mario Party Advance
    Lazy, downright idiotic design coupled with a staggering lack of ideas. Awful.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
    Improved in practically every way. More abilities, more weapons, more gadgets and overall just more choice. Level designs offer far more options to the player and the game is simply more fun because of it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rayman DS
    This once fantastic platformer title has been struck down into a very sluggish and amateurish conversion and leaves us here at PALGN questioning what exactly happened?
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
    The game itself won't last as long as we hoped it would. Yes, there's wireless multiplayer and yes, it's a nice addition to the game, but without this, this game would only really be worth a rental.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Twisted Metal: Head-On
    Twisted Metal: Head On isn't anything new, but amongst all the driving games on the PSP sometimes it is fun to play a racer than doesn't take itself so seriously.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour
    Whilst this game would have been fairly recommendable six months ago, purchasing it now would be a death knell as the sequel is out next week and features more of everything.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix
    Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix could be the best Tony Hawk game ever, but we can't help but feel that the series has reached its peak now.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 2
    We appreciate that Activision hasn't delivered just a port, and given us an entirely new adventure, but we wish it was longer and allowed for more free roaming.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    God of War
    Superb graphics. Arguably the best on the PS2, with beautifully detailed environments, excellent character models and a silky framerate that pictures could never do justice.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Ford Racing 3
    If you’ve played "Ford Racing 2" then you have essentially played Ford Racing 3. The games are practically the same except with a few new cars and some different modes. This is extremely disappointing and the game should be so much better. There is nothing in Ford Racing 3 that we haven’t seen elsewhere done much better.
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