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
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Basically, everything I could ask for in a hockey game is here. Unfortunately, it has been here for a few years now, and it just isn’t as exciting as it used to be.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Truly a wonderful game, complete with enough humor and action to appease anyone in the market for a good shooter and a hearty laugh.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The worst crime ever committed against PC gamers was releasing the sequel to UT without an Assault mode.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A rather uninspired add-on to a rather uninspired sequel, which could only really garner an uninspired review.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Not the kind of innovative game as its forbearer, Incoming. Instead, it comes across as a bit behind the times. While it does manage to be fun in parts, it still lacks in many areas.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fans of the series will fall in love with the second amazing add-on to Clancy's classic.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 47 Critic Score
    Rayman as an arcade racer/shooter is just not fun – and this interpretation is almost completely void of inspiration and innovation.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Overall, it just felt like this game was striving to be "Rogue Spear" with the production value of "Donkey Kong." If you want squad-based games, play the Tom Clancy or SWAT games.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    While it's good for a quick game, in the long term you must ask yourself, "How much fun is it to place objects and watch people?"
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Unleashed’s addition of pets (and all that comes with them) to The Sims world fills in one of the few remaining gaps in this popular series and makes it more entertaining than ever.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    If you liked "Diablo 2," but are perhaps looking for a gaming experience with more depth and story, look no further.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The added tools and features will give you a reason to dust off that sim family you may have forgotten about.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A buzzing, colorful and ultimately fun strategy game that lacks the bells and whistles to really turn it into something special.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    For gamers thrilled by the action and heroes of movies based on World War II, or for any other red-blooded, meat-eating, chest-thumping, flatulating normal kinds of dudes, Battlefield 1942 will be virtual nirvana.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Seemingly a clone of The Sims at first glance, The Partners does a good number of things well to distinguish itself.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Its many positives cannot escape the pull of its non-intuitive interface and plodding pace.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A thoroughly comprehensive and enjoyable single player industry simulation, complimented by decent multiplayer support to satisfy the competitive spirit of LAN party goers looking for something a little more sophisticated.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Recreates its real-life counterpart quite well and offers a welcome alternative to the normal racing game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Plot issues, questionable voice acting and a frustrating control scheme mask an otherwise good adventure title.
    • 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.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The 30s era vehicles and weaponry are unique to the PC shooter market and provide a challenge to even the most seasoned gamers.
    • 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.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Sadly, it’s attempts at being challenging only contribute to make the game less accessible to players.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    The mold is nothing but restrictive, choking off a good idea with subpar graphics and a general feel of incompleteness. This idea deserved better.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    An extraordinarily engaging gaming experience more suited to experienced gamers.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    I was utterly disappointed. The game looks great on paper, but was created with mediocrity in mind.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There are plenty of modes, surfaces, and players, combined with some sharp visuals, but unfortunately, the slow gameplay and weak intelligence of opponents dampened the overall experience for me.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    If you’ve always wanted to play M.U.L.E. again without going through the trouble of using an Atari emulator, this is the game for you. For everyone else there are deeper, and more addictive, strategy games out there.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    A game fit for both Napoleonic gamers and those looking for a more cerebral RTS game.
    • 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.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Prepare for many a sleepless night. Most importantly, it also has that most elusive quality, the fun factor, in spades.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Where Neverwinter Nights really earns the points is in its longevity.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With beautiful graphics, a smart AI, and a dragon’s hoard of replayability, Age of Wonders II is a winner.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 37 Critic Score
    Suffering from technical issues, ugly graphics, and uninspired gameplay Gore is destined to be soon forgotten in the annals of shooters.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Just like that girl you've chatted with on the Internet but have never met, an up-close inspection reveals several character flaws that make the overall product an undesirable option.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If you’ve been curious about more realistic tactical shooters but reluctant to try one, this is a great introduction.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    I hope you’re not some sissy, the sort of guy who’s afraid to commit crime or see a little (bleep)ing blood splattered around every once in a while. It’s part of the job. If you don’t like it, I hear there’s a new (bleep)ing Barney game and a nice Britney Spears action-adventure out.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Pick it up if you are in dire need of a first person shooter fix, and simply cannot wait for "Doom III" or "Deus Ex 2."
    • 49 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is what it is. Great fun for those breaks between the games you like to play that make you think.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    This is a game that can stay on your hard drive for six months, still offering new experiences.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 49 Critic Score
    What happened to the once mighty Maryland game company that we find its name on the retail box of a blown up mod like Tac Ops?
    • 86 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Ask yourself if battling through hundreds of combats, most of which require no strategy other than kill the other guy first, sounds like fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The spark might be there, but it doesn’t burn as bright as it has in the past.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    After logging in a ton of hours on the game, I can say it blows away previous games.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It might not go down as one of the classics of our time, but with a great story and fantastic multiplayer, it will spend a good deal of time on many hard drives.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The very definition of replayability.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Despite my initial aversion, this game turned out to be quite entertaining, if not revolutionary in any way. A must have for C&C fans, and a lot of fun for FPS players.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    No other golf sim has looked and played this good. Ever. Period.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An acquired taste, if you like to work out the old gray matter, this is the game for you.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    While a SAIS session may only take a few minutes don’t think that will be the only session you play. To paraphrase a famous potato chip commercial, bet you can’t play just once.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    If it is your desire to experience a complete, polished and awesome racecar simulator, or if you want to enjoy a simulation of a real life racing series and you want the best, you must own NASCAR Racing 2002 Season.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    I do not recommend Moto Racer 3 to anyone over the age of twenty-one.
    • 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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The most over-hyped and overrated PC game released in the last twelve months. There, I said it. The fan boys can now launch their attack.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Good if you’re methodical and like to play your games in short bursts. Not for twitch gamers or those who play to relax; it’s a surprisingly stressful experience!
    • 48 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    A great concept filled with potential butchered by its numerous problems.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    You leave the experience a little different, and, like a girl that's been burned too many times entering what looks like a good relationship, you leave a little wary as well. You know you've been treated well; you don't feel the scars and scabs that other games have left you with.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Anachronox is full of vibrant color and rich detail, and could easily pass for an "Unreal Tournament"-based game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While it mostly succeeds at what it strives to do, the gameplay may be dampened for some by its few short-comings.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    You won't find a better team based action game on the market.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 33 Critic Score
    The graphics are poor, the gameplay boring, and even Bruce Campbell can’t save the game. It’s not even worth it in the bargain-bin.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With excellent online play, top-notch graphics, and a musical score that you'll find yourself just listening to, Black and White is a quality game all around.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The same way a movie like "Weird Science" would never be considered for an Oscar, Stupid Invaders makes no pretense about being a landmark game. This one is all about humor and fun factor.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    An excellent addition to the third-person genre, incorporating great components of sound, music, and visuals, as well as bolstering incredibly intense melee combat.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Oni
    It could have been a contender but unfortunately, the lack of user-control saves and a multiplayer feature keep this fighter out of the championship ring.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A decent game for hunting fans, although I still much prefer taking on the same species and having a bit more action.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It might not set a record for longevity on your hard drive, but like a good novel, it grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go until its thrilling conclusion.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A visual feast that happens to be a fun action/adventure game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    I've played some dandies in the last few months, and the competition out there is stiff, but Giants sends them all running for cover. Get it now. The highest score I've given out here at PC Gameworld.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A fun RTS game that comes almost as a surprise considering how much hype Blizzard and Westwood RTS games generate.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Those of you who like wacky and lighthearted gaming will be pleased.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Extremely well made and easily holds its own. I encountered no major problems at all. There are tons of options, with lots of customizations, and plenty of different game types to keep your trigger finger active and your Mech tactics acute.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Doesn't innovate enough to ever be considered a new classic. Still, it's worth playing while we wait for "Civilization III."
    • 73 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    If not for the lack of a save game feature and the incredibly high difficulty factor, this game might be the best shooter ever made. Even despite these defects, it comes damn close.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    If you're looking for an entertaining shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously, you won't find anything better.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Buy it, download it, whatever; just get on board and enjoy. Sure-fire fun for the online enthusiast.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Missed opportunity with the goofy premise; far too relaxed; even with the mission generator replay value is low.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The gameplay just doesn't have the excitement it could have without the lenient physics model.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Its addictive style, replay value, and enormous appeal to all levels of gamer make it one of the first PC classics of the new millenium.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A great combination of real-time strategy with a primary focus on team tactics and intense 3D action.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Effective integration of the psychological aspects of war and first-rate gameplay customization.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just make sure to play it late at night, someplace isolated, to fully experience Rustin Parr at its best.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The final installment is a "must buy" if you're at all curious about the information in the database.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A perfect game for those who are new to turn-based gaming but veterans might feel that it's still no different than last week's date.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    This blasé and paint-by-numbers series provides little momentum for the Might & Magic franchise. Time for a fresh drawing board to keep this once-proud name alive.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The game does revolutionize the genre by bringing it into 3D successfully. It also offers over 150 hours of alternate reality, to help you escape the doldrums of everyday life. In that, the game is a winner.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    With near-seamless integration of the 2nd Edition AD&D rules, a tight storyline and a good deal of action, I really can't think of an RPG to date that betters it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Yet another indie game that totally blows away what the faceless corporations put out.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Improves on the original in both form and function, adding better graphics, crisp sound, a slew of new cars, and timely gameplay tweaks.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Action gamers rejoice! A straightforward action shooter that produces both a strong single player and online multiplayer experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A frantic, aerial action game that reminds you that sometimes simple can be fun.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Everything that is changed works perfectly, and all of the new civs and units add flavor to the game. A must buy in every sense of the word.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The gameplay is highly addictive and includes some nice, new tricks; however, the game leaves you wanting more than is provided, and the lack of a multiplayer really hurts the replay value.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    What it lacks in storyline depth and musical variety, it makes up for in addictive gameplay and detailed battle animations.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This is the helicopter sim you've always wanted.

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