Play Magazine's Scores
- Games
For 2,350 reviews, this publication has graded:
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65% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.8 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
| Highest review score: | Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES | |
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| Lowest review score: | Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 1,523 out of 2350
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Mixed: 684 out of 2350
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Negative: 143 out of 2350
2350
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reviews
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It was only a matter of time before Star Fox found its way onto the DS. Instead of being a remixed version of a classic Star Fox(the N64 version springs to mind), Star Fox Command is an original effort offering up some interesting new ideas as well as classic McCloud shooting action. [Oct. 2006, p.67]- Play Magazine
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If it only played as good as it looks, we'd have a sports-game classic on our hands. [Jan. 2007, p.67]- Play Magazine
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If this is the last of its kind on Xbox, Far Cry: Instincts is a great way to go out. [Nov p.86]- Play Magazine
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Highly replayable. It's also insanely beautiful. I'll wear this cart out; it's just a remarkable old-school shooter. [Aug 2005, p.55]- Play Magazine
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All technical aspects aside,, your gameplay experience in DDS2 is what truly makes it worthy of the upper echelon of RPG-dom. [Nov p.74]- Play Magazine
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One of the most alluring hub-based adventures I've ever had the pleasure of playing. [Oct 2005, p.62]- Play Magazine
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This is a game crafted and polished to a surprising degree, from the beautiful graphics and music to the distinct selection of character classes available to you. [May 2008, p.65]- Play Magazine
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It has a solid story, incredible visuals, and a new approach to an age-old formula. [Sept 2006, p.57]- Play Magazine
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This is a real racer, and a really big racer developed by the reigning kings of the kind, Rainbow Studios, who worked closely with Pixar and all of the celebrity talent from the film...to create a companion game as high-performance as the movies it's based on. [July 2006, p.70]- Play Magazine
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The skillfully crafted Project: Snowblind calls on the best of what we enjoy about the genre, but the game feels nicely removed from the norm. [March 2005, p.52]- Play Magazine
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Who knew kicking arse with a chicken (wielding a yo-yo, no less) could be so super-cool? [Nov p.93]- Play Magazine
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There's no better entry point to the "Total War" series than Medieval 2. [Jan. 2007, p.94]- Play Magazine
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With impeccable world and character design, quirky cool real-time cinemas that pay homage to an era of gaming gone by, an outstanding opening movie and score, and compelling action-role playing for the duration, Musashi: Samurai Legend is a beacon of hope for a homoginized world. [March 2005, p.56]- Play Magazine
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Experiencing Haunting Ground, I felt something new and bold as much as traditional and expected from the horror genre. [May 2005, p.46]- Play Magazine
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SHIFT will disappoint those looking for Maggie Q and cop chases, but racing sim fans, looking for a solid alternative to Forza and the like, should buckle-up for Need for Speed’s new ride.- Play Magazine
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You can develop into a deity so festering evil that your on-screen god hand becomes scaled and tattooed... [Nov p.103]- Play Magazine
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With any luck Krome's overhaul will prove lucrative enough to warrant them continuing the brand, flying Spyro into next-gen skies and who knows, perhaps a veritable rebirth. [Oct. 2006, p.54]- Play Magazine
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This is by far the craziest Mario sports title yet and I had a blast with it. [Jan 2006, p.49]- Play Magazine
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The controls also lend themselves nicely to Nintendo's quirky hardware; honestly, it's like the Wiimote was made for stunning, wrangling and trapping paranormal menaces.- Play Magazine
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But the engaging paranormal angle to the story and the violent imagery rising from it breathe a creepy chill into F.E.A.R.'s soul that never lets the game lost its powerful grip. [Dec. 2006, p.64]- Play Magazine
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True to form Sonic Team gets the action just right on the DS. [Oct 2007, p.98]- Play Magazine
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Bottom line, as with all the Hot Shots games (I have had enough golf though, thanks for the change Sony) Hots Shots Tennis is big on fun, end of story. [July 2007, p.63]- Play Magazine
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There's more than enough here to luv for Sega fans big and small. [Apr 2008, p.64]- Play Magazine
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With any luck Krome's overhaul will prove lucrative enough to warrant them continuing the brand, flying Spyro into next-gen skies and who knows, perhaps a veritable rebirth. [Oct. 2006, p.54]- Play Magazine
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American gamers are long overdue for a second shot at this underrated classic. [Aug 2006, p.68]- Play Magazine
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This one is designed from the ground up for Wii and it really shows. [mar 2008, p.57]- Play Magazine
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Drifting and slipstreaming has never been so much fun. [May 2006, p.60]- Play Magazine
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You simply can't ask for more out of an action game. Mission accomplished. Sonic is born anew. [Dec 2006; Score revised in Jan issue due to long load times.]- Play Magazine
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And, were it not said, someone would be drummed out of the union: The Force is strong with this one. [Oct. 2006, p.52]- Play Magazine
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I don't often get a good belly laugh from a video game, but then not many games pack the humorous charm of Mario and Luigi 2... [Nov p.99]- Play Magazine
