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 grinding is good, the tricks are easy enough for a shlub to pull off, and Electronic Arts does a fine job of fleshing everything out with a series of animated pencil line drawings that jackhammer home the game's exceedingly cool style. [Nov p.93]- Play Magazine
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Yes, Quake 4 delivers some incredible action to tie everything together, but the campaign gameplay is guilty of being slightly formulaic at times. [Nov 2005, p.104]- Play Magazine
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When it comes to balls-to-the-wall kitchen sink FPSs, Sam is the man. [Dec 2005, p.66]- Play Magazine
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If you absolutely positively cannot get enough urban racing Rush does it well, but beware, it's pimped to the max. [Nov p.94]- Play Magazine
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The grinding is good, the tricks are easy enough for a shlub to pull off, and Electronic Arts does a fine job of fleshing everything out with a series of animated pencil line drawings that jackhammer home the game's exceedingly cool style. [Nov p.93]- Play Magazine
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The grinding is good, the tricks are easy enough for a shlub to pull off, and Electronic Arts does a fine job of fleshing everything out with a series of animated pencil line drawings that jackhammer home the game's exceedingly cool style. [Nov p.93]- 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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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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Sega's VT World Tour takes not only intuitive control but reactive animation to the next level... [Nov p.98]- Play Magazine
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It looks gorgeous, and there's just something about that classic Doom feeling that keeps you glued. [Dec 2005, p.66]- 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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I never thought a game could get so intense using a stylus. [Oct 2005]- Play Magazine
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A delightful movie game that's sure to satisfy. [Nov p.92]- Play Magazine
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There are lots of nuances here and a truly spectacular CG opener, but the deja vu is loomin' large. [Oct 2005]- Play Magazine
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A delightful movie game that's sure to satisfy. [Nov p.92]- 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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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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The game is vibrant, mildly entertaining, and offers an array of puzzles to solve while you navigate Frogger through each level. [Nov p.102]- Play Magazine
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With MAT 3, the definition of treasure is stretched thin enough to cover the distance from, say, New York to Disappointmentvile. [Oct 2005, p.70]- Play Magazine
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It's pretty short and linear, and as far as I can tell, you can't die. [Oct 2005]- Play Magazine
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Unlocking songs gets a bit tedious after a while. [Oct 2005, p.67]- Play Magazine
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Combing an area twice (once for experience, again for items) becomes tedious and aggravating. [Nov p.100]- Play Magazine
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Ghost 'n' Goblins, Ghouls 'n' Ghosts and Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts on one disc? That's just too much love for you and me. [Nov p.93]- 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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With MAT 3, the definition of treasure is stretched thin enough to cover the distance from, say, New York to Disappointmentvile. [Oct 2005, p.70]- Play Magazine
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Ghost 'n' Goblins, Ghouls 'n' Ghosts and Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts on one disc? That's just too much love for you and me. [Nov p.93]- Play Magazine
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Bet on Soldier's action really heats up later in the campaign, the level design and intensity improve dramatically. [Nov p.103]- Play Magazine
