PGNx Media's Scores

  • Games
For 939 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 97% higher than the average critic
  • 0% same as the average critic
  • 3% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 9.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 85
Highest review score: 100 Gears of War 2
Lowest review score: 45 Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 1 out of 939
939 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A very solid product overall. The game’s presentation is superb, the gameplay is good and fast-paced, and the game offers much replayability.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    [It] may not look as good as the Xbox 360 version, but it is by far more full-featured. There are tons of modes in the game promising countless of gameplay. The atmosphere and enthusiasm that the game portrays are amazing, second only to the Xbox 360 version.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall, Buzz! Quiz TV is a terrific PlayStation 3 debut for the franchise. The downloadable question packs (both paid and community-made), wireless buzzers and online multiplayer, as well as the improved presentation make the game one of the PS3’s best multiplayer offerings.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a superb action game especially for fans of the character. This is the Wolverine game that fans have been waiting for. It’s not incredibly varied and a lesser game would have suffered because of this but Wolverine is just incredibly fun.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    But ultimately how much you personally enjoy Guitar Hero: Aerosmith depends on how much you like the band. If you love Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is easily the best Guitar Hero yet.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Easily one of the best looking PlayStation 2 games. Although the game cannot compete on a technical level with recent new-generation games it more than makes up for this in style.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As a single-player game, alone, GRAW 2’s four-to-five hour campaign is short even by new-gen standards. However, when you toss in multiplayer and keep in mind that the original GRAW is still one of the most popular Xbox Live games, the game becomes a much better investment.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A very solid product overall. The game’s presentation is superb, the gameplay is good and fast-paced, and the game offers much replayability.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall, with Call of Duty: World at War, Treyarch successfully did two things: they made World War II shooters relevant again and brilliantly followed up one of the best games of this generation. On the Wii, they also successfully modified a very technically demanding engine to less powerful hardware.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    X-Men Legends II isn't a drastic improvement over the first game, but it is definitely an improvement and ultimately a fun game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Though the game isn't perfect, the addicting story line and amazing presentation are definitely welcomed. If Treyarch had kept the bigger city and more advanced web swinging techniques, Ultimate Spider-Man would have been the definitive Spider-Man game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Rockstar Toronto demonstrated tons of attention to detail, bridging the game and film together. The action is fierce.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Though the game isn’t perfect, the addicting story line and amazing presentation are definitely welcomed. If Treyarch had kept the bigger city and more advanced web swinging techniques, Ultimate Spider-Man would have been the definitive Spider-Man game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    With Quantum of Solace, Treyarch absolutely nailed the James Bond experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Though the game isnâ??t perfect, the addicting story line and amazing presentation are definitely welcomed. If Treyarch had kept the bigger city and more advanced web swinging techniques, Ultimate Spider-Man would have been the definitive Spider-Man game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The new levels and weapons are pretty satisfying, though once again the draw is the presentation.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Sonic Advance 3 doesn't revolutionize the franchise but the new multi-character system allows it to keep it from being redundant and allows for an enjoyable experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    When it is all said and done, though, Tales of Symphonia will provide Gamecube gamers fifty to eighty hours of solid, battle-happy role playing goodness.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Though it doesn't deviate at all from the formula established by the first game, the smarter AI and new multiplayer modes just add to an already excellent shooter.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The Third Age, the company’s entry into the traditional RPG genre, takes some liberties with the Lord of the Rings story but matches it with conventional RPG gameplay to produce a compelling RPG.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The gameplay is reminiscent of "Ghost Recon" and "SOCOM" but much more action-packed. Before you’re done, you have destroyed important Iraqi locations and helped your teammates survive.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game does lack a number of modes and gameplay tweaks that were incorporated over the years. If you can live without these modes, you’ll have a good game to showoff your new hardware with.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    X-Men Legends II isn’t a drastic improvement over the first game, but it is definitely an improvement and ultimately a fun game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Though the game isn’t perfect, the addicting story line and amazing presentation are definitely welcomed. If Treyarch had kept the bigger city and more advanced web swinging techniques, Ultimate Spider-Man would have been the definitive Spider-Man game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    X-Men Legends II isn't a drastic improvement over the first game, but it is definitely an improvement and ultimately a fun game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The action and depth of the game will surely please fans of the first game or those who need a GTA-genre game this year. The game doesn’t go above and beyond but with solid gameplay and a superb recreation of New York City, very few can complain.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Rockstar Toronto demonstrated tons of attention to detail, bridging the game and film together. The action is fierce.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    If you're interested in golf games on the PSP, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is definitely the game to get.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    With Quantum of Solace, Treyarch absolutely nailed the James Bond experience.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A great game of golf with enough depth to please simulation fans while making things accessible to newcomers to the series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game boasts fun 2D gameplay mixed with an impressive 3D presentation. The story and storytelling are awesome, perhaps the best on the Nintendo DS.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The gameplay is, once again, among Nintendo's best of all time. They know how to make the game fun and addictive, and there are very few hiccups that will hurt you.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    X-Men Legends II isn’t a drastic improvement over the first game, but it is definitely an improvement and ultimately a fun game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    An excellent EyeToy title. It uses the technology in a very creative manner, even if the gameplay itself isn’t all that involved. As a party game, it is ideal as watching a few of your friends wave their hands crazily in the air is just a sight to behold.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    NBA 09: The Inside is a great portable basketball title.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Disgaeas’s great gameplay is present in La Pucelle, although the game still won’t win any “Best Graphics” awards.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    With Quantum of Solace, Treyarch absolutely nailed the James Bond experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Arguably the best rally game money can buy.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is undoubtedly the best game in the series. The amazing soundtrack, superb wireless guitar, subtle tweaks, and excellent online multiplayer are exactly what fans have been wanting from the series.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Offers enough new gameplay to please fans of the series. The GBA version of the game is very similar to the console versions and the major changes are certainly represented in this iteration.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A great game. The graphics are almost unbelievably good, and it certainly sets the bar very high for next-generation games.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game’s presentation is superb, the gameplay is good and fast-paced, and the game offers much replayability.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The action and depth of the game will surely please fans of the first game or those who need a GTA-genre game this year. The game doesn't go above and beyond but with solid gameplay and a superb recreation of New York City, very few can complain.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is just as addicting as it was several years ago. The game is definitely worth its 800 Microsoft Points ($10) cost since you can move online once you get tired of beating your friends.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The multiplayer mode of Black Arrow is as strong as ever and this is exactly the reason why so many people are playing it on Xbox Live at any given time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A by the numbers RPG with plenty of leveling up, a great battle system and superb presentation. It doesn’t do anything particularly innovative, but should provide great fun for RPG fans.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The action and depth of the game will surely please fans of the first game or those who need a GTA-genre game this year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Champions of Norrath looks absolutely breathtaking.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A good fighting game elevated by its fluid visuals, unique modes (for a fighting game anyway) and superb implementation of online play, which easily elevate it to great status. Unfortunately, the poorly implemented Konquest mode keeps the game from soaring too high.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Though it isn’t the most technically advanced out of the Xbox 360 launch titles, the sense of speed is amazing, which almost makes you forget that it isn’t as pretty as it could be.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The best golf game that you will find on a console. There is so much depth so much charm to this game. It is impossible to dislike unless you really hate golf.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The audio portion of the game is wonderful, as expected. The sound quality of the included tracks is excellent, as are the numerous included samples in the game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    You can spend dozens of hours playing through the game’s various modes and match types, and that’s even before you start playing multiplayer.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    ICON successfully combines the label-management career mode and surprisingly deep fighting. This, coupled with great graphics, interactive environments, and a killer soundtrack, make ICON an easy game to recommend.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The biggest knock against the game is the length. The single-player game is only seven hours long. You’re able to unlock movies and outfits, which are fun, but may not be worth a play through.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    If you thought Slugfest was a little too childish or simple, you’ll enjoy the new changes like the franchise mode. We’ll all enjoy the new online gameplay, though.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    NCAA 08 is more fleshed-out than its predecessor and by being so improves on the key complaint against that game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A huge improvement over last year’s Xbox 360 game. Although it doesn’t have the same number of courses or golfers as the current-generation games, the graphics and gameplay make it the definitive Tiger Woods experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It’s a very fun, engaging game that fits in with Sony’s casual positioning for the PS2.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The gameplay has been made more accessible but nonetheless engaging for the handheld, and the presentation, particularly the sound, is great. The PSP is not perfectly suited for first person shooters, but this is about as good as it can get.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A very good game that any WWE fan should play. However, those looking for a leap as huge as "Here Comes The Pain" introduced will be disappointed. The much vaunted online mode isn’t nearly as great as it could have been.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    If you have a PlayStation 3, it may be better to pick up SingStar for PS3 since that game includes an online community where you can upload videos and download new songs. SingStar Pop Vol. 2 doesn’t include any of those features but as a multiplayer game it’s recommended as long as you like the songs.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Def Jam: ICON successfully combines the label-management career mode and surprisingly deep fighting. This, coupled with great graphics, interactive environments, and a killer soundtrack, make ICON an easy game to recommend.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    NCAA 08 is more fleshed-out than its predecessor and by being so improves on the key complaint against that game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 is certainly the most refined game in its series (including its prequel and the X-Men Legends game before it).
    • 57 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground does a great job of bringing the Proving Ground experience to the Wii and PS2. The game is a port of the next-generation versions and includes many of the same environments, goals, characters, etc.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground does a great job of bringing the Proving Ground experience to the Wii and PS2. The game is a port of the next-generation versions and includes many of the same environments, goals, characters, etc.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    There is a lot of gameplay to be enjoyed in the game thanks to the highly entertaining multiplayer mode, the presentation is superb (albeit somewhat less so if you’re playing on a SDTV), and the game makes good use of its source material.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With Tomb Raider: Anniversary Crystal Dynamics has successfully updated one of 3D gaming's first classics. It combines everything we loved about the original with the modern gameplay mechanics of Legend.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Fight Night round 3 doesn't radically change the series but the gameplay is so incredibly solid that the game is still heavily recommended.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It’s still quite tough on beginners, though, if you’re willing to give it a chance this is PS3’s first (time limited) exclusive third-party killer app.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 is certainly the most refined game in its series (including its prequel and the X-Men Legends game before it).
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds is one of the most fun games available for the PS3 and certainly a great new-generation start for the franchise
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Better looking version of the current generation console game of the same name. It still doesn’t quite recreate the PC experience perfectly but it does it well enough to make it a compelling purchase.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A great puzzle game that is easy to play and difficult to master. While the game was obviously inspired by Lumines, the gameplay is different enough to make Gunpey DS interesting and challenging in its own right.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis shows that there is room for focused, small games that do one thing very well. The game is very exciting and will soon have you at the edge of your chair. The game is definitely recommended even if you only have a small interest in it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The PSP version of the game is a faithful adaptation of the console versions, which is to say, very fun.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A great puzzle game that is easy to play and difficult to master. While the game was obviously inspired by Lumines, the gameplay is different enough to make Gunpey interesting and challenging in its own right.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Thanks to the top-notch production values, this is an easy recommendation for fans of the books or movies.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Many of the new features are well-received and while the others will take some getting used to, this is undoubtedly a move forward for the franchise.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The game is definitely a just enough to tide you over until Guitar Hero III ships, but for millions of fans, that’s quite enough.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Fight Night round 3 doesn’t radically change the series but the gameplay is so incredibly solid that the game is still heavily recommended.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    You can spend dozens of hours playing through the game’s various modes and match types, and that’s even before you start playing multiplayer.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With great visuals, fine audio, pleasurable online and solid gameplay, MLB 2005 is a recommendable purchase for any PS2 baseball fan.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The only real gripe against the game is that the control isn’t as intuitive as it can be. There are many options in a given situation, and the game still relies on the same context-sensitive menu system, which is a bit cumbersome.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Bully is the type of game that only a company like Rockstar Games could pull off. It’s undeniably well produced, pushes the envelope as to what is possible in videogames, and remains unquestionably fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The best game in the series. Although it doesn’t have the same number of courses or golfers as the current-generation games, the graphics and gameplay make it the definitive Tiger Woods experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    It’s a shame that EA decided to drop the intense cop chases from Most Wanted. Carbon is still a very addicting game even though the drift races don’t work quite as well as they should.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The game includes tons of gameplay, a plethora of Marvel characters, a great presentation, and successfully balances the action and RPG elements, while letting players choose just how much they want to micromanage.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A solid translation of the Battlefield series to consoles. It doesn't quite recreate the experience perfectly but it does it well enough to make it a compelling purchase.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    It’s a shame that EA decided to drop the intense cop chases from Most Wanted. Carbon is still a very addicting game even though the drift races don’t work quite as well as they should.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The game is fundamentally sound and makes good use of the second, touch screen of the Nintendo DS.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Hitman: Blood Money doesn’t radically change the Hitman formula but it does provide enough wrinkles and nuances to keep the solid gameplay fresh. It’s quite satisfying to orchestrate a giant surprise to fall on an unsuspecting target.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The addition of some gameplay moves, the fast-paced gameplay and stellar presentation assure that fans of the series won't be disappointed.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A great game. However, it isn’t as big of an improvement as "Battlefield 2" was over "Battlefield 1942." The new ranking system and unlocks will definitely keep fans of the series coming back for more.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Though there are some problems with the single-player artificial intelligence in the later levels, there is an overwhelming amount of value from the multiplayer modes and unlockable options.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The game builds on the solid fundamentals of NBA Live 08, while making the game play more like an NBA broadcast.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A great wrestling game for the PSP. It includes a number of gameplay modes, solid gameplay, and a stellar presentation.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Wii Sports is the perfect pack-in for the Wii since it really shows off the system’s unique capabilities and manages to draw in casual gamers who would otherwise not want to play videogames.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A solid approach to the Diablo formula. The game gives you a lot of flexibility with regards to your character, it lets you play online if you want, and you can create your own maps and quests. Add to this a stellar presentation and it’s hard to fault the game.

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