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
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The big surprise comes from the strength of the narrative, which crackles with snappy dialogue and characters that show real emotion. [Jan 2006, p.47]- Play Magazine
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A fine, if not predictable, bit of movie gaming. [Jan 2006, p.49]- Play Magazine
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The big surprise comes from the strength of the narrative, which crackles with snappy dialogue and characters that show real emotion. [Jan 2006, p.47]- Play Magazine
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In theory, it's great, in execution, it falls short mostly from the lack of impact imparted by the fighting. [Dec 2005, p.64]- Play Magazine
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The control is superb, the scope heretofore unimaginable, and the presentation royal in pedigree. [Jan 2006, p.40]- Play Magazine
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Mastering multiple note, holding notes, and nailing that crazy spaghetti takes (much) practice, but the quality axe is good to go. [Dec 2005, p.66]- Play Magazine
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Since 2D never really evolved far beyond this point, the game of course not only holds up but is a true blessing as it looks absolutely magnificent on the Micro screen. [Nov p.96]- Play Magazine
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In theory, it's great, in execution, it falls short mostly from the lack of impact imparted by the fighting. [Dec 2005, p.64]- Play Magazine
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The tools of the demon-hunting trade define Curse. [Nov p.84]- Play Magazine
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Testosterone carries Warning. It does not carry it very far, nor very fast. [Nov p.88]- Play Magazine
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Welcome to the last bastion of quality, Japanese-developed beat-'em-ups. [Dec 2005, p.66]- Play Magazine
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The tools of the demon-hunting trade define Curse. [Nov p.84]- Play Magazine
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It's accessible, customizable and has all the tools necessary to build communities. [Dec 2005, p.76]- Play Magazine
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It's a shame that Battlefront 2's core action does not live up to its ambition, and yet it's certainly a game worth playing. [Dec 2005, p.80]- Play Magazine
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Elite excels at creating an atmosphere of paranoia and alienation... [Nov p.93]- Play Magazine
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Spartan Total Warrior doesn't remind me of anything before it, which is extremely rare. [Nov p.70]- Play Magazine
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Precise aiming on the run is a little dicey on the PSP, and the loading times can be extraneous, but it's a small price to pay to get Motoko and company into your mobile unit. [Oct 2005]- Play Magazine
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I'm not one for flight sims, but Heroes of the Pacific has given me a reason to enjoy the genre. [Sept 2005, p.57]- Play Magazine
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Capcom turned the venerable but stagnant series around with Evil 4 [Nov p.72]- Play Magazine
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Spartan Total Warrior doesn't remind me of anything before it, which is extremely rare. [Nov p.70]- Play Magazine
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Soul Calibur 3 represents the ultimate evolution in weapons-based fighting. [Dec 2005, p.57]- Play Magazine
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For now, they can bask in the glow of a truly superior achievement. [Dec 2005, p.80]- Play Magazine
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There's a sense that Insomniac wanted to go out with a quick, clean fourth installment without too much hassle and strain. [Nov p.78]- Play Magazine
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The simpler past is sometimes as good as the present. [Dec 2005, p.71]- Play Magazine
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Spartan Total Warrior doesn't remind me of anything before it, which is extremely rare. [Nov p.70]- Play Magazine
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Its soldiers may be dumber than buttered toast, but Combat's missions cannot be impugned. [Dec 2005, p.60]- Play Magazine
