Playboy's Scores

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For 131 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 63% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.9 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 100 Rallisport Challenge 2
Lowest review score: 50 World Series Baseball 2K2
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 131
131 game reviews
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Curvy goddesses and armies of flaming unicorns make this strategy game feel like something between "Risk" and a "Spinal Tap" concert. [Mar 2004, p.39]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Curvy goddesses and armies of flaming unicorns make this strategy game feel like something between "Risk" and a "Spinal Tap" concert. [Mar 2004, p.39]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The confusing gauges have been banished and the pesky laws of aerodynamics relaxed, freeing you to focus on sending Japanese and German pilots to their graves. [Dec 2003, p.44]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The confusing gauges have been banished and the pesky laws of aerodynamics relaxed, freeing you to focus on sending Japanese and German pilots to their graves. [Dec 2003, p.44]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The confusing gauges have been banished and the pesky laws of aerodynamics relaxed, freeing you to focus on sending Japanese and German pilots to their graves. [Dec 2003, p.44]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    What does this action game packed with guns, cars and crooks have that "Vice City" doesn't? The voice talent of Christopher Walken and Gary Oldman as characters, for one thing. [Oct 2003, p.37]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    What does this action game packed with guns, cars and crooks have that "Vice City" doesn't? The voice talent of Christopher Walken and Gary Oldman as characters, for one thing. [Oct 2003, p.37]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    What does this action game packed with guns, cars and crooks have that "Vice City" doesn't? The voice talent of Christopher Walken and Gary Oldman as characters, for one thing. [Oct 2003, p.37]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    It's so engaging that fans may never leave the house, much less visit a theater again. [Dec 2003, p.44]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Finally, a shooter for cowards! Kill.Switch is the first game to let you hide behind objects and blindly fire around corners. [Oct 2003, p.37]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Finally, a shooter for cowards! Kill.Switch is the first game to let you hide behind objects and blindly fire around corners. [Oct 2003, p.37]
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    A chance to slap James Garner silly would have been a really nice touch. [Aug 2003, p.32]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The huge levels and tough foes are a welcome challenge, but clumsy camera angles and controls can be a nightmare. [Dec 2003, p.44]
    • Playboy
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    While other snowboarding games run out of steam mid-shred, the SSX series continues to gain momentum. [Dec 2003, p.44]
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    While other snowboarding games run out of steam mid-shred, the SSX series continues to gain momentum. [Dec 2003, p.44]
    • Playboy
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    While other snowboarding games run out of steam mid-shred, the SSX series continues to gain momentum. [Dec 2003, p.44]
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    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The sparse environments, dim-witted foes and frustrating camera angles are as awkward as a bad kung-fu movie overdub. [Sept 2003, p.33]
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    • 50 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We finally fulfilled our dream of beating guest stars Insane Clown Posse with a baseball bat. [Oct 2003, p.37]
    • Playboy
    • 51 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We finally fulfilled our dream of beating guest stars Insane Clown Posse with a baseball bat. [Oct 2003, p.37]
    • Playboy
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Expanded fight controls include grappling, punch selection and the ability to pull off the gloves whenever rink rage overcomes you. [Oct 2003, p.37]
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Expanded fight controls include grappling, punch selection and the ability to pull off the gloves whenever rink rage overcomes you. [Oct 2003, p.37]
    • Playboy
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Expanded fight controls include grappling, punch selection and the ability to pull off the gloves whenever rink rage overcomes you. [Oct 2003, p.37]
    • Playboy
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Expanded fight controls include grappling, punch selection and the ability to pull off the gloves whenever rink rage overcomes you. [Oct 2003, p.37]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Along with the intergalactic action of the mission-based single-player game, Homeworld 2 supports online play for up to six gamers and includes tools to build custom ships and levels. [Sept 2003, p.33]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Thankfully, this sequel has just enough features to keep us in the ring. [Sept 2003, p.33]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It the best drinking game we've played this year. [Aug 2003, p.32]
    • Playboy
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It the best drinking game we've played this year. [Aug 2003, p.32]
    • Playboy
    • 92 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, Soul Calibur 2 doesn't include an option to download content from the Net, nor is there a component for online play, so all fashion critiques are confined to your living room. [Aug 2003, p.32]
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, Soul Calibur 2 doesn't include an option to download content from the Net, nor is there a component for online play, so all fashion critiques are confined to your living room. [Aug 2003, p.32]
    • Playboy
    • 93 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, Soul Calibur 2 doesn't include an option to download content from the Net, nor is there a component for online play, so all fashion critiques are confined to your living room. [Aug 2003, p.32]
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