PC Format's Scores

  • Games
For 967 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 43% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 96 Half-Life 2
Lowest review score: 4 Legacy: Dark Shadows
Score distribution:
967 game reviews
    • 86 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It's not all bad - a few neat touches will bring a tear to old-skoolers' eyes, such as the random random generator for invasion battle odds. It's not enough to wow those spoilt by "Civ IV," though. [Apr 2006, p.95]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Looks great, but not quite as full of variety as you might expect from NYC. [Mar 2006, p.92]
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    • 56 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    If there is an intriguing idea buried within RF Online, it's suffocating. [Apr 2006, p.94]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A tremendous value. [Aug 2007, p.61]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    It's managed to create a whole new genre: the untactical shooter. [Mar 2006, p.104]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Visual splendour, but we find its lack of (3D) space disturbing. [Apr 2006, p.92]
    • PC Format
    • 69 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Deserves to be banned over here as well. This is wack, even for toys. [Apr 2006, p.91]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Accurate rugby, but re-mapping controllers requires fiendish text file editing. [Mar 2006, p.101]
    • PC Format
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A reasonable amount of content, but lacking in genuinely new features. [Mar 2006, p.96]
    • PC Format
    • 71 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    You're better off tracking down a copy of "Red Alert 2" on its own. [Sept 2006, p.101]
    • PC Format
    • 69 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Essentially just "THUG 2" with corridors, and Elephant Man-ugly, too. [Apr 2006, p.89]
    • PC Format
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A splendid marriage of speed, style, and sophistication. [Nov 2005, p.94]
    • PC Format
    • 65 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Not so much heroic as the world's most violent way of developing RSI. [Christmas 2005, p.97]
    • PC Format
    • 69 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Much improvement, but still a little lacking. [Aug 2005, p.97]
    • PC Format
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There is amusement to be found here, for those with low expectations. [Oct 2005, p.91]
    • PC Format
    • 57 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    "Black & White" without the creature, the plot or the bugs. [Dec 2004, p.102]
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It's plagued by page after page of 'I don't daren't [sic] skip this' tutorial help, but there are rewards for those who persevere. [Dec 2005 p.89]
    • PC Format
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There's more here than meets the eye. [Dec 2005, p.97]
    • PC Format
    • 72 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Great premise, but as fun to spend spend time with as a freshly exhumed corpse. [Mar 2006, p.102]
    • PC Format
    • 73 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    It's the sci-fi game for RTS fans who found "Dawn of War" a little too streamlined. A game by fans for fans, but few others. [Sept 2005, p.90]
    • PC Format
    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    All the freedom in the universe and nothing much to do with it. Prepare for a slog. [Christmas 2005, p.88]
    • PC Format
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A must-see blockbuster with that ineffable star quality. [Christmas 2005, p.94]
    • PC Format
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    All the joy of "Heroes", with sinister eyebrows and crooked hats. [Christmas 2005, p.100]
    • PC Format
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Headshot heaven for FPS addicts. [Dec 2005, p.92]
    • PC Format
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a fine-tuned, accurate representation of air-sea combat, you'll have to look elsewhere; If you fancy classic arcade dogfights where every battle is against the odds, Heroes is for you. [Oct 2005, p.93]
    • PC Format
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Unbelievably intense and absolutely beautiful on a high-end PC. [Christmas 2005, p.93]
    • PC Format
    • 94 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It's the best strategy game released this year, and if you don't like it, there's something wrong with you. [Dec 2005 p.87]
    • PC Format
    • 61 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Good ideas buried under several layers of below par execution. [Christmas 2005, p.101]
    • PC Format
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, sheer numbers alone are just not enough to set this apart from the competition. [Nov 2005, p.90]
    • PC Format
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Hardcore RTS fans are well catered for. Casual players should look elsewhere. [Christmas 2005, p.98]
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