Playstation Official Magazine UK's Scores
- Games
For 2,964 reviews, this publication has graded:
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37% higher than the average critic
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5% same as the average critic
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58% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 7.3 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 68
| Highest review score: | The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection | |
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| Lowest review score: | Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 1,105 out of 2964
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Mixed: 1,535 out of 2964
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Negative: 324 out of 2964
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It loses a point because of its Virtual Currency (VC) obsession, a recurring issue in 2K games. It’s supposed to ensure that all your actions in every mode – career, MyTeam, even watching 2KTV – secure rewards, but they’re often so meagre that the entire game comes across as a grind, aimed at funnelling you towards the PS Store to part with real cash. Please don’t do that. The only way games like this and FIFA will change in the next gen is if their players make a sustained effort not to exchange any of their hard-earned dosh for digital trading cards. Otherwise this is solid, but on that front 2K (and EA, and the rest) must do better. [Issue#181, p.94]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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Its appeal lies primarily with that official license and the draw of sitting down for some sim-cade powerslides. I'm down with that - for now. [Dec 2017, p.87]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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The story's not great, but the battle system behind it is carefully thought out. [Dec 2017, p.87]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Nov 22, 2017 -
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Penarium's quirky design - modeled after retro arcade games - and dark influences definitely give it impressive razzle-dazzle, but not enough to warrant unlimited repeat visits. [Dec 2015, p.94]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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For all its intricacies, Outward is surprisingly easy to enjoy, but preparation is key if you want to explore everything that this RPG has to offer. A game worth exploring. [Issue#162, p.80]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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Though it's mostly good, often excellent and technically spectacular, as a wannabe movie this can't help but fall short of heavenly. [Oct 2007, p.102]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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Held together by beautifully chromed nuts and bolts, closer inspection reveals questionable lines of code - Detroit fails to be more than the sum of its parts. [July 2018, p.83]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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Dead Nation's plot is as substantial as a slice of Bernard Matthews turkey ham. [May 2014, p.86]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Apr 27, 2014 -
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The captivating narrative is enough to see past the flaws. Hankies at the ready; this is a true tear-jerker. [Dec 2017, p.93]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Nov 22, 2017 -
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A fascinating and absorbing game. It's also infuriating and chaotic. [Dec 2011, p.97]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Nov 13, 2011 -
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Back in 1995, Trials was unparalleled in its adaptability, even when it came to its story – you choose a party of three out of six possible characters to take on a journey to restore the sacred Mana tree and hopefully stop wars breaking out between different factions. Some parts of your characters’ backstories will overlap, leading to shared experiences. However, despite new additional lines, interactions between characters can feel random, and the dialogue doesn’t hold up for a modern game. The English voiceover, too, strongly varies in quality. A win for fans, Trials Of Mana nonetheless proves not every game ages well. [Issue#176, p.74]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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One of the most esoteric, charming and satisfying adventures on PS3 so far. [Nov 2007, p.90]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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When you finish a level, you get the option to replay what you did in one fluid motion, which ends up a little stiff thanks to the gridmovement and somewhat limited moveset. But you quickly get the hang of how to use each move, and soon you’re reacting quickly to each challenge rather than taking a while to figure out your next move. When you hit that rhythm, John Wick Hex sings, but it doesn’t delight as much as the movies. [Issue#176, p.78]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 4, 2020 -
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The problem with this version is that its target audience is so narrow. [May 2007, p.121]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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Overall the writing, though at times clumsily reference-heavy, generally feels emotionally sincere, and playing through character conflict with this charismatic cast2 gives us (an extra) life. If you’re burned out on mainstream VNs, this is a perfect palate cleanser. So, got any quarters? [Issue#176, p.78]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 4, 2020 -
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A roughhouse riot when you find its rhythm, alternating between bloody attacks and essential damage avoidance, Ruiner may be little more than the sum of its parts, but what parts they are. [Dec 2017, p.97]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Nov 22, 2017 -
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It's not on par with Flower or the like, but its similar vibe impresses. [Feb 2017, p.96]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Feb 19, 2017 -
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Posted Jun 13, 2016 -
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Play it looking for depth and you'll come away feeling cheated; play it for points and you'll relish memorising the location of every last high-scoring kill zone, passing the pad between clammy-handed mates as you become unstoppable kill-crazed machines. But in a good way. [Feb 2008, p.92]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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It's enjoyable but too casual to really shine. [Apr 2010, p.113]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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An evolutionary update with unconvincing AI makes for a tough sell, but updates are scheduled. The improvements create genuine moments of greatness. [Issue#176, p.80]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 4, 2020 -
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It's a bit of sensory overload, but definitely worth a look if you fancy yourself an arcade purist. [Issue#51, p.103]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Dec 25, 2010 -
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You’ll see everything Donut County has to offer in the few hours it takes to finish. Like a doughnut: short but sweet. [Issue#154, p.97]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 22, 2018 -
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I can't imagine that many people will want to read their games these days. [Dec 2011, p.103]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Nov 13, 2011 -
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A pitch-perfect party game for you and those who’ve come home to roost after flying the nest (or those who never actually left). Not as frantic as Overcooked but still a truck-full of fun. [Issue#176, p.76]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 4, 2020 -
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This booby fighter's got a great personality. [June 2016, p.87]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 13, 2016 -
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There’s not a lot to the game besides pointing at enemies and blasting them, and it’s showing its age. But it’s so weird it’s hard to look away from, and tearing through it is a short but sweet blast. [Issue#167, p.92]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 25, 2019 -
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While nobody could accuse this £11.99 PSN offering of being smart or original, like a fancy-dress night out in an animal onesie it still provides plenty of act-first-think-later thrills.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted May 20, 2013
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s. There’s certainly room to experiment and tinker. Yet for all the fun you’ll have in Wreckfest’s sandpit circuits the constant technical hurdles hold it back. [Issue#167, p.92]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 25, 2019 -
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Predator: Hunting Grounds’ fun procession of film references and solid gameplay loop distract from the many flaws that hold it back from being an essential online shooter. [Issue#176, p.71]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 4, 2020 -
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Posted Jun 30, 2015 -
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While in one sense this has perfectly recaptured the past, in another - the fighting - it's also resolutely stuck in it. [June 2010, p.104]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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Posted Nov 13, 2011 -
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Sakura Wars may lack depth in combat but that’s ultimately secondary to its storytelling and lovable characters, which it delivers with a big dose of anime heart. [Issue#176, p.75]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 4, 2020 -
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A familiarly average start, but with sharp writing and dramatic set-pieces. [June 2016, p.92]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 13, 2016 -
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A shallow yet occasionally thrilling sandbox that doubles down on explosively stupid antics. The campaign is too grindy for its own good, and Rico's looks are fading, but this B-tier open world can still charm. [Issue#158, p.78]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jan 27, 2019 -
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Fun but fraught, muddled but entertaining, Fade To Silence is one of the most ambitious games of the year so far, which unfortunately doesn’t always play in its favour. [Issue#163, p.96]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted May 28, 2019 -
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The striking visuals and varied soundtrack can't change the fact that every level is essentially the same. [Mar 2007, p.112]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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Posted Nov 13, 2011 -
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This tries to be the History Channel when it might have been better off as the Memphis Belle, and despite some impressive physics and detail, it's that dull staging that cooks this bird.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Mar 9, 2012
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Despite its awkwardness and repetitiveness scenarios, Republique has heart and a rich, slow burn plot that keeps you guessing. [June 2016, p.94]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jun 13, 2016 -
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An incredibly flawed RPG that we can’t stop playing. Whether you choose to unite or drive apart the island, playing this one feels like curling up under a moth-eaten but still cosy blanket. [Issue#167, p.82]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 25, 2019 -
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It'll be interesting to see how it develops and grows. [Spring 2011, p.103]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Feb 22, 2011 -
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Back out on the streets and nothing much has changed. Eyes forward, pedal down. [May 2007, p.94]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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If you're home alone avoid this entirely, but if you're all about riotous social gaming, get involved with Buzz! now. [May 2007, p.112]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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A vicious challenge that might suck your sanity dry. [Dec 2011, p.115]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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Posted Jan 27, 2019 -
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The series to beat for nostalgic platforming. [May 2011, p.112]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Apr 20, 2011 -
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Satisfying in parts in a way that only kicking a supernatural wolf can be, but it doesn't quite recreate the satisfying ebb and flow of other beat-'em-ups. [Spring 2011, p.106]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Feb 22, 2011 -
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If you liked the look of Dark Souls but bounced off the difficulty, Chronos offers a solid (if cheaper), more user-friendly, yet still demanding alternative. [Issue#184, p.90]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jan 8, 2021 -
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In enhancing net features, it's forgotten those who want to swing solo. [Oct 2008, p.95]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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In gameplay terms this is a distinct step down from Far Cry 3 itself – DLC should enhance the core game, not make you pine for it – while from an experiential perspective, the trouble with setting out to make something disposable is that, even when you’ve done your job well, you’re left with exactly that.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Apr 30, 2013
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Another addictive twin-stick blaster enhanced by chasing XP and loot. But a gang of mates is a necessity, as difficulty spikes quickly and brutally. [July 2016, p.87]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jul 6, 2016 -
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A short, spooky sail into seas that could be schlockier. For all its faults, we’d still recommend getting the gang together for Movie Night mode, and our hopes are still high for the rest of the anthology. [Issue#167, p.90]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 25, 2019 -
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A rare RPG that gives you freedom - real freedom - in a world that feels truly alive. [Nov 2016, p.91]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Oct 16, 2016 -
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The story's as thin as air but the XP grind is super-addictive. [Apr 2008, p.112]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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What extras there are improve, rather than ruin, the experience. [Christmas 2007, p.112]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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It’s neither long nor difficult, but that’s a large part of the appeal. Breeze through this with a smile on your face and murder in your heart. [Issue#163, p.97]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted May 28, 2019 -
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Posted Oct 14, 2013 -
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Though the chat is scintillating, however, it feels cut short. [Issue#158, p.90]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jan 27, 2019 -
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Classic Id gunplay is attached to an old-fashioned, noisy but danger-free open world. There’s fun to be had but it’s limited and we’ve seen and blown apart these goons before. [Issue#163, p.81]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted May 28, 2019 -
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A visual treat and fun to play, Oninaki’s only failings are the fault of its retro nature – if that’s what you’re here for, you’ll find few faults. [Issue#167, p.93]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 25, 2019 -
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In the moments where it all comes together, it really works. [Issue#154, p.80]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 23, 2018 -
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Sadly the online mode is sluggish, and playing against friends is more laborious than it should be. Still, Bend evidently has a passion for the series, and – packed with trivia, and a novel new way to interact with the Uncharted universe – this is no lacklustre spin-off. It can't match your love for Elena, but is a unique combination that deserves its place on your Vita. Especially at just £3.19.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Dec 18, 2012
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With plans for naval and ground vehicle combat, War Thunder has the potential to become one of PS4’s darkest horses. It’s punishing, sure – but guiding a precious bird to victory causes your chest to swell with imaginary medals every time.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Jan 21, 2014
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Generic in places but ultimately redeemed by brilliant combat and some clever roguelike elements, this Dark Souls copycat is a (mostly) worthy contender. [Issue#167, p.87]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 25, 2019 -
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It might not be the most unique game ever made, but it has charm where it counts. [Issue#154, p.80]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 23, 2018 -
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It can be devilishly challenging, but never seems insurmountable. [Apr 2013, p.115]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Mar 24, 2016 -
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This is more enjoyable than it really ought to be, and a great way to convert Move doubters. [Issue#51, p.111]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Dec 25, 2010 -
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Surprisingly for a kart racer, Team Sonic Racing succeeds in bringing something new to the conversation, though it loses some of the spark Transformed had in the process. Mileage may vary. [Issue#163, p.84]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted May 28, 2019 -
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With a juicy campaign, snappy shooting and ambitious (if glitchy) co-op, this is one piece of poultry you can happily devour. [July 2016, p.94]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jul 6, 2016 -
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So much of the success of the core series came from the sense of attachment to the characters that developed over time, and that was never going to be possible here.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Aug 6, 2013
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There isn't really a climax. It just finishes, coitus interruptus-style. [May 2011, p.114]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Apr 20, 2011 -
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Although Scrooge’s pogo-stick jump is a tad unresponsive, this is a handsome, crisp platformer that occasionally makes me happier than a duck doing backstroke in a giant bin full of bullion. Well, in-between doing all the swears.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Aug 12, 2013
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This is brilliant, challenging and rewarding as you pull impossible stunts out of thin air; but it's hard to get excited about another game in the series with fundamentally the same gameplay so soon. [Christmas 2007, p.108]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
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If you’ve played the previous games you’ll be able to spot the scares a mile away... and you’ll likely pine for the panic and purity of the original in the face of so many changes. But taken in isolation, Dead Space 3 is still an enjoyable and worthwhile experience: well-produced, polished and with enough narrative ups and downs (emphasis is very much on the downs) and set-pieces to sustain its ten-hour duration.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Feb 5, 2013
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As levels progress, the collateral damage skyrockets, which sadly, gets a little tiring. [July 2016, p.94]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jul 6, 2016 -
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It sadly lacks the knockout power of the late THQ's Undisputed series. [Aug 2014, p.84]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Aug 4, 2014 -
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Some aspects, like the tanky controls, definitely feel tired these days. But there’s still an undeniable charm to this low-key adventure that focuses on investigation rather than too many fights. There’s still nothing else quite like it, and this package makes it easier than ever to miss out no longer. [Issue#154, p.90]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Sep 23, 2018 -
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What we have here is a beloved, fun game battling an ill-advised move into virtual reality. [Issue#158, p.96]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jan 27, 2019 -
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Everything that's good about Fight Night Champion is the stuff that's been least fiddled with from Round 4. [Apr 2011, p.100]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Mar 24, 2011 -
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Yuke's MMA fighter makes the leap from PS3 to handheld with impressively little loss of content. [Issue#51, p.118]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Dec 25, 2010 -
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The story, while wonderfully trope-y, takes time to fully lean into its own absurdity. [March 2018, p.93]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Feb 26, 2018 -
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There's not much depth, but plenty of eye candy, puzzling and cute. [May 2011, p.117]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Apr 20, 2011 -
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A great platform-puzzler for kids. [Sept 2013, p.87]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Aug 20, 2013
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Higbrow exploration of revenge and the afterlife it ain't, but if you want to wring the most blood, pound for pint, out of your PS3, then Ash is your lop-eared new god of gore.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Sep 25, 2012
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There’s a mega-compulsive core to Dustforce, but a desperate polish of the Vita controls is needed for the platforming to truly shine like it deserves.- Playstation Official Magazine UK
- Posted Apr 15, 2014
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Posted Feb 22, 2011 -
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When The Past Was Around is an endearing game that is a celebration of two people’s shared love of music. It teeters on being sappy, but its dreamy, abstract nature brings it back from the brink. It’s an endearing pocket-sized tale and a wonderful gem from the Indonesian indie game scene. [Issue#184, p.86]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Jan 8, 2021 -
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An accessible and enjoyable racer that really hits its stride in multiplayer. [Spring 2011, p.113]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Feb 22, 2011 -
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Aesthetically, it's a sweet piece of 2D Americana. [Apr 2011, p.101]- Playstation Official Magazine UK
Posted Mar 24, 2011
