Play Magazine's Scores

  • Games
For 2,350 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 65% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 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: 100 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
Lowest review score: 0 Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu
Score distribution:
2350 game reviews
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Despite some attempts at variety, the missions grow repetitive quickly thanks to a limited move set. [Oct 2005, p.67]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The developers did a nice job of capturing Burnout's breathless sense of velocity as well as its wicked series of car crashes and explosions on the PSP. [Nov p.98]
    • Play Magazine
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Every wreck is a visual affair to be savored and a delightful treat for a job nastily done. [Oct 2005, p.66]
    • Play Magazine
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of this year's biggest and most pleasant surprises. [Oct 2005, p.64]
    • Play Magazine
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    At least this port is enhanced over the PS2 version. [Oct 2005, p.69]
    • Play Magazine
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You'd be hard pressed to find better cartoon fodder. [Oct 2005, p.68]
    • Play Magazine
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Great sound and remarkably smooth animation. [Dec 2005, p.71]
    • Play Magazine
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You'd be hard pressed to find better cartoon fodder. [Oct 2005, p.68]
    • Play Magazine
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You'd be hard pressed to find better cartoon fodder. [Oct 2005, p.68]
    • Play Magazine
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I haven't enjoyed a fighting game this much in years. [Oct 2005, p.70]
    • Play Magazine
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A kick-ass game of hockey that stands to be the best EA has ever produced. [Oct 2005, p.70]
    • Play Magazine
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A kick-ass game of hockey that stands to be the best EA has ever produced. [Oct 2005, p.70]
    • Play Magazine
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you manage to stay the course and get past Radiata Stories' early rough spots, you'll find an engaging adventure beneath the goofy exterior. [Sept 2005, p.54]
    • Play Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A kick-ass game of hockey that stands to be the best EA has ever produced. [Oct 2005, p.70]
    • Play Magazine
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A kick-ass game of hockey that stands to be the best EA has ever produced. [Oct 2005, p.70]
    • Play Magazine
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming. [Oct 2005]
    • Play Magazine
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Console version fans should perhaps approach with caution, but I had quite an enjoyable time - except for a few cheap bosses with inescapable attacks that cause automatic death. [Sept 2005, p.64]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It wasn't exactly what I wanted. [Oct 2005, p.59]
    • Play Magazine
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Solid fun. [Oct 2005, p.68]
    • Play Magazine
    • 52 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Its simple yet strategic move set makes it amicable for amateurs or aces. [Oct 2005, p.68]
    • Play Magazine
    • 51 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Hip-hop-fueld thug culture that seems too forced to come anywhere but from a marketer's meeting. [Oct 2005, p.69]
    • Play Magazine
    • 52 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Hip-hop-fueld thug culture that seems too forced to come anywhere but from a marketer's meeting. [Oct 2005, p.69]
    • Play Magazine
    • 51 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Foist this game on a hated enemy; it's surprising a bomb this big doesn't come ticking. [Oct 2005, p.70]
    • Play Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Radical has wisely left Banner behind this time out and opted for a Spidey/GTA-type free-roamer - Hulk-style - and is it ever a thumping good time. [Sept 2005, p.56]
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    • 48 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    It just doesn't gel, with misshapen models, repetitive, bland music and a watered-down story that struggles to maintain a "thug-like" quality through forced profanity. [Sept 2005, p.56]
    • Play Magazine
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    At the default resolution, the game captures nicely the crispness of the original CRTs, and especially with Galaga, I was transported instantly back in time. It was awesom! [Oct 2005, p.74]
    • Play Magazine
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unlike "Yoshi's Touch and Go" and "Kirby: Canvas Curse," I found myself growing tired of moving Pac-Man along in this fashion. Maybe I'm just lazy. [Sept 2005, p.62]
    • Play Magazine
    • 44 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Foist this game on a hated enemy; it's surprising a bomb this big doesn't come ticking. [Oct 2005, p.70]
    • Play Magazine
    • 50 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Foist this game on a hated enemy; it's surprising a bomb this big doesn't come ticking. [Oct 2005, p.70]
    • Play Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Radical has wisely left Banner behind this time out and opted for a Spidey/GTA-type free-roamer - Hulk-style - and is it ever a thumping good time. [Sept 2005, p.56]
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