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
