PC Gameworld's Scores

  • Games
For 551 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 70% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 100 NASCAR Racing 2003 Season
Lowest review score: 2 Coliseum
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 40 out of 551
551 game reviews
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This game almost perfectly caters to both the sim fanatic and the average player.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Peggle is a fun, good-looking, and challenging little time waster that takes a great game from our childhood and updates it nicely.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A breath of fresh air in the adventure gaming world, well worth playing despite some dodgy camera angles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The great talents at Ubisoft have done it again with this one folks and I don't think this is the last we will hear of the Prince of Persia.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It is not the revolution in the space combat genre that many were hoping for, but it certainly is the next evolution.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    there’s nothing new or innovative in this sequel and thus is merely a good RPG. Fans of the original will probably find the story enjoyable but will feel like they are just replaying "KOTOR" with a different story.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    If you want to play a well-balanced baseball game that mixes stats and simulation with arcade action, this is really your best option.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A visual feast that happens to be a fun action/adventure game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A fun adventure title with some interesting puzzles. However, the rigid control scheme and lack of in-depth interaction detracts from what could have been a much better game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    IL-2FB AEP is the Premiere WW2 simulation. It is the benchmark, which all sims should follow. In spite of some of its flaws, nothing comes close to the action this game provides.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    New units, a new race, and a new campaign mixed with the winning formula and presentation of Dawn of War makes for a great expansion worthy of the original.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Changing from the ugly duckling of yesteryear, to 2003's beautiful white swan, Anarchy Online is not the same 'ol chaos you may remember.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Lionhead Studios creates a fun movie mogul sim, while giving wannabe Spielbergs the chance to make their masterpieces.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A good example of how a game can be fun if done right no matter what the subject matter is.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Combine top-notch graphics with an overhauled gaming system, and you have a winner. Not to mention it's addictive as hell.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The spark might be there, but it doesn’t burn as bright as it has in the past.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    You're not going to have a social life if you purchase this game. Tell your friends you will be unavailable for extended periods of time. Explain to your girlfriend that, no, you're not seeing someone else. And tell your mom to come into the room every 2 or three days to see if you have dehydrated yet.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A game with much to like, but not enough to enjoy regularly.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An excellent add-on to Crysis that won't fry your PC to a melting pulp.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A more than worthy successor to the mayoral throne, and by far the best in the series, except for slow-down issues.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite severe unit pathfinding issues, this expansion is a must buy for anyone who owns the original.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Features some beautiful and complex levels that, while great to look at, do a poor job of covering up some less than exciting gameplay and under utilized weapons and utility selections.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A must buy if you’re a fan of the series. It will be appreciated more by players old enough to remember the Vietnam Conflict and the 60’s, or gamers who have studied it and can groove to the vibes.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Nightfall doesn’t really bring anything new game mechanic wise to the Guild Wars franchise, but it does offer some beautiful environments and cultural inventiveness to an otherwise bland fantasy genre.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pick it up if you’re a Civ-freak. You’ll love it. But if long, epic strategy games aren’t your thing, Warlords won’t change your mind.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Everybody’s game of the year continues to rock with six new maps, new sides (Italy and France), vehicles, weapons and more.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A great, great game. The story's compelling, the music is outstanding, and the control is excellent.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Simply an amazing game. I can’t say it any clearer than that. Nearly every aspect of the game is perfect, polished, and most importantly, fun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A nicely streamlined space 4X game, which hits the right balance between strategy and micro-management.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The new additions lack enough substance to make Zero Hour worth the investment for those who weren’t sold on the original.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Its non-linear campaign and loads of strategic depth make for a thoroughly engaging experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you have played the original Fable and still own an xbox, I would recommend waiting for the xbox release of The Lost Chapters. If you have not played Fable and won’t be disappointed by the relatively short time required to beat the game, then buy it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a wonderful update to a great classic game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With incredible flexibility, freedom, and depth, this is a history buffs dream and should not be passed up if you are a fan of the genre.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Player movements are more realistic than in any other sports title from Electronic Arts.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    This game will definitely have you saying “just one more battle” deep into the night (or early morning), and fans of the original Icewind Dale can definitely expect more of the same hack-n-slash-y goodness from the sequel.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    My only real complaint is that upon completion of a task, villagers will just stand around doing nothing. This can lead to some annoying micro-management tactics...Problems aside, Age of Empires is one of the most enjoyable and addictive real-time strategy games I’ve ever played.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Created with one thing in mind - absolute realism, right down to the 150 page manual. A top-notch add-on for "FS2K4."
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A great addition to Everquest and will please fans, and may even convert those looking for a better MMO. It is friendly to new players and experts alike and should keep us busy until the next expansion pack is released.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Has less instant fun than "World of Warcraft," but there is a stronger sense of accomplishment.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    High immersion factor; some innovative touches; good multiplayer and the Pacific Theater. If you're a fan of WWII era combat flight sims this one is irresistible.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Thrilling action in the best simulation of a sport unfamiliar to many Americans. Get it, even if you have to import it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A fantastic tactical shooter that is marred by inconsistencies and minor flaws in design. It is the best in the series, and continues with the same great gameplay that made us fall in love with it in the first place.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Prey is an old school shooter with better standards than the shooters we've seen lately. It has its flaws, but they're overshadowed by its quality and innovation.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    No other golf sim has looked and played this good. Ever. Period.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A frantic, aerial action game that reminds you that sometimes simple can be fun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great game for flight sim and WW2 enthusiasts, with a wide range of gameplay options backed up by outstanding in-game customer support.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    From a marketing standpoint, the title so far has been a marketing success: Player conversion, engine improvements, game flow improvements and above all, the fun factor.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Not as pure as its prequel, but Warrior Within is still a gritty masterpiece.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    If you have never played this game before, I envy you. You are in for possibly the best gaming experience to date.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Its separate parts don’t look like much, but as a whole, they work well.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fun, engaging experience. If you loved "City of Heroes," you’ll certainly love what Villains adds to the whole experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A good, fast-paced strategy game that should appeal to traditional RTS lovers and more impatient gamers alike.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Reality 2.0 is the first Sam & Max episode I would recommend without reservation. I laughed, I cried (with laughter), and I think everyone who plays will do the same.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the most detailed non-classified naval simulations available to the public. Definitely has the “Military Channel” wow factor.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With a fabulous graphics engine, deep character development and excellent additions to come in the months ahead, AC2 sets a new standard.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A refreshing change from the dull Croft games of late, jam packed with a varied assortment of fun puzzles, interesting locales, and an interesting story.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    We'll be playing this one for a long time.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The very definition of replayability.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This quasi-expansion pack/sequel doesn’t really light any fires, but it does play well. Unfortunately, it lacks that compelling reason to continue playing.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Slices through the lackluster myriad of ho-hum adventure games and breathes a new breath of fire into the genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A great game that offers tons of options for customizing your ride, and a solid arcade racing experience. If you love cars, and long to build a custom car of your own, then this game is perfect for you.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fans of the series will fall in love with the second amazing add-on to Clancy's classic.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A great game for fans of Gettysburg! who wanted more, even if it feels like it should have been released quite some time ago.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The sheer amount of variation, and the small details, found within the game insures that you can play it over and over again and still discover something new.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Plot issues, questionable voice acting and a frustrating control scheme mask an otherwise good adventure title.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great adventure game with a noble pedigree. Newcomers to the genre would do well to broaden their horizons by giving it a whirl.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    If you're hunting for the ultimate flight sim or learning tool then look no further.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This is the biggest, baddest, most fun, large-scale, first person, military, online, action-oriented shooter available. Whew, that was a lot of adjectives. It is more fun and addicting than "BF42."
    • 82 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    It's essentially Scrabble for the videogame generation, with mundane numerical scores replaced by hitpoints and flashy animated attacks, wrapped up in a cute and funny package. You'd have to be a serious logophobe not to love it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Fantastic gameplay variety, and stunning graphics make this a worthwhile investment if you own a high-end PC.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A stripped down bare-bones tactical multiplayer shooter. The simplicity of the title detracts considerably from gameplay, but it still cannot prevent the game from being fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Its addictive and amazingly detailed single player game, coupled with a fun and varied old school multi-player game, set Painkiller apart from the rest while at the same time harkening us back to shooter days of old.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    This is truly a grognard's game. If you don’t know what that means, you’re probably not one. If you do – and you are – you will be refreshed and inspired.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Taking a plunge into this mystery may leave you bobbing for more Nancy Drew games.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Adequate, but nothing incredible.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Some people won't take to the fact you can only play humans and that there are no orcs or goblins to bash. The fact that you have extreme control over your character's destiny will turn off as many people as it turns on. Yet if you want to experience an original fantasy online RPG -- one that will always have something new to discover -- then Asheron's Call is the place for you.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There is nothing terribly new or original here, but this still offers a very solid RTS experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's short, sweet, and funny. Strong Bad humor at it's finest.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The game is simple and very easy to pick-up-and-play. The graphics are awesome. You’ll either rock out and sing along with the music or scramble to turn the volume all the way down.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The details are staggering - if you want any possible path into the world of chess, this is your definitive portal.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great Real Time Strategy from the company behind "Empire Earth," this game will keep you coming back for more.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Despite the annoying bugs NASCAR Heat is now the new King of NASCAR racing games. Excuse me. I think I hear Lynrd Skynrds' White Knuckle Ride on my jukebox. I've got to go beat the Heat.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    An accomplished title. But whether or not it can entertain you depends upon your personal taste in games. Love it or hate it, realism rules this roost.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The cuddly interface and ride creations are aimed at the casual gamer. The fuzzy bear feel of the game would probably make the hardcore gamers do what my little sim customers do on my rides, vomit.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The current king of hard-core flight sims has just ascended the throne.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It’s good to see Sam & Max back in action, but the fun is over all too quickly. Let’s hope the plot improves in the next episode.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A quality action game in the Jedi Knight series from Lucasarts with the rare ability to maintain the excitement from start to finish.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Eets is one of the few titles I have come across to combine elements of puzzle solving into a uniquely immersive world that can only be described as weird and wonderful.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Brilliant voice acting, top notch graphics and solid driving physics make this a must-own, despite several flaws.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Does it offer anything new? No, it really doesn't. But most importantly: Is it fun? Well, yeah- it's a lot of fun that lasts for many hours even if it doesn't feel all that fresh or innovative.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It's still not quite good enough to recommend purchasing individual episodes, but the season package is starting to look pretty tempting. Make sure your system is well above the minimum requirements for maximum pleasure.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A somewhat disappointing, but fun sequel.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A chore-saving final addition to the original Sims. Its whimsical nature is a nice change of pace from the previous expansions.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Another solid, old school war strategy simulator - a war gamers ice cream sundae.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Ultimately the game is a little on the shallow side when it comes to mission goals and weapons, but it is fun enough to overlook these shortcomings.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A reasonable expansion to a great game. Hardcore Morrowind fans will love the new content, but the stale old content should have been refreshed.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ground Control II isn’t going to redefine the genre, but it’s a solid entry with a few interesting tweaks and innovations, making it good enough for any gamer looking for a fast-paced, story-driven, real-time strategy title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Despite its minor flaws, NBA Live 2004 could be the best basketball game ever made.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A must buy for all X-Men or RPG fans. Chalk up another home run for Activision 'cause this one's out of the park

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