Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)'s Scores
- Games
For 952 reviews, this publication has graded:
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48% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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48% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.9 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
| Highest review score: | Red Dead Redemption | |
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| Lowest review score: | NFL Tour |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 413 out of 952
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Mixed: 450 out of 952
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Negative: 89 out of 952
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We keep returning to Starhawk's RTS-flavored feature because it's truly what elevates the game above familiar third-person shooter fare. [July 2012, p.74]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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The simple but fun RPG-lite adventure gameplay is still great for parent/child co-play, but we had no problem blowing through the campaign in a single weekend. [Holiday 2012, p.81]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Kids'll love it, but it's lifetime adult gamers who'll truly relish this nod to a legacy a quarter century in the making. [May 2010, p.83]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Completists may want this one to fill out their Final Fantasy libraries, but most fans can stick with the original versions. [June 2011, p.82]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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In the hearts of these developers, Damned finds it salvation. [Aug 2011, p.77]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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While not exactly a title for the permanent collection, Singularity does deliver its fair share of fast-paced action and time-altering thrills. [Oct 2010, p.81]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Accessibility is the game's strongest sell, however, and everyone from drunk uncles to tween cousins will find a song they enjoy. [Holiday 2012, p.85]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Fans of traditional arcade racers will find more value in Apocalypse's replay-rewarding multiplayer, but it's the campaign that'll have them instinctively gripping their Hyundai's steering wheel a little tighter every time they cross a rickety bridge. [May 2011, p.74]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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This is a licensed game done right. [Nov 2010, p.85]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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While it's still a solid sequel, Shank 2 may have benefited from a less-is-more approach. [Apr 2012, p.81]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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While it's marred by frequent visual pop-in and frustrating checkpoint placement, Spec Ops is nevertheless a pretty significant achievement. [Sept 2012, p.79]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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An improvement over its predecessor in almost every way, but it still feels undernourished. [Jan 2012, p.81]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Detail-drenched visuals, impressive physic effects, and online and couch co-op make Dead Nation a meatbag-slaughtering blast. [Jan 2011, p.81]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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In expected fashion the puzzles become increasingly difficult, demanding careful timing and sound logical thinking--navigating the fish through most of the stages is thoroughly enjoyable. [Apr 2008, p.73]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Unless you and your friends adore movie quizzes, you might play once, then never take Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz off the shelf again. [May 2008, p.81]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Posted Jan 4, 2011 -
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So for soccer purists, if you're able to remove the barrier to acceptance built by the licensing(though PES includes full Champions League support, including the images and music), this is a wonderfully deep, playable, and entertaining sim. [Feb 2009, p.76]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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With a pretty lean summer of releases, Cybertron is among the best we're going to see for a while. [Sept 2010, p.78]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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It's hard to fault VT4's easy-entry arcade feel and rewarding career mode. [Apr 2012, p.60]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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It may not be a "real" sequel, but it is hard to imagine portable fighters getting much better than this. [Aug 2011, p.84]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Jul 1, 2011 -
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Players in it for the Trophies may find the price worth it, but most will be satisfied with the version they probably already own. [May 2012, p.77]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Pangya should provide golf fans (and RPG fans mildly interested in golf) dozens of hours of entertainment with its several modes, gentle learning curve, and unlockable content. [Aug 2009, p.73]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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The cast is another pack of pastel-colored munchkins from anime central casting. [Apr 2012, p.77]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Still, the single-player is entertaining enough, with a lot off the fun of John Woo's original movie. [Jan 2008, p.83]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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This is a game that definitely rewards exploration. [July 2008, p.76]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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It's not innovative or wildly creative, but the gameplay is fun and the multiplayer is excellent. [Nov 2012, p.80]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Sep 20, 2012