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: | MLB 11: The Show | |
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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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Unfortunately, Confrontation still isn't exceptionally compelling, thanks largely to the technical letdowns and its niche appeal. [Jan 2009, p.74]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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SR2 is loud, destructive, and dumb as hell, but that's what makes it so much fun. [Holiday 2008, p.66]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Dokapon's fatal flaw is its wait-to-play ratio; since actual engagement between players happens rarely, watching three players take their turns while you twiddle your thumbs wears thin fast. [Dec 2008, p.82]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Excellent carnage, smartly implemented controls, and solid technical work all come together to create an experience that's fun and frightening. [Dec 2008, p.62]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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It's entertaining when all's working as it should, but that just doesn't happen as often as it should. [Dec 2008, p.84]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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At its heart, FIFA showcases all the highlights of its past lives, with a few interesting tweaks. [Holiday 2008, p.83]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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The puzzles become a little more complicated as Fracture goes on, but that pretty much sums up the highlight of this otherwise generic third-person shooter. [Holiday 2008, p.74]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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However you're playing the game, at whatever difficulty level, in single-player franchise mode, in quick games, or online in the promised five-on-five multiplayer games, NBA 2K9 looks like basketball does on your TV. [Dec 2008, p.94]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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But small gripes aside, NBA Live 09 delivers some great basketball and will please most PS3-owning basketball fans. [Nov 2008, p.88]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Such is the case with year's PS3 basketball combatants, with SCEA's version building on the personalization elements (putting yourself in the game), alongside accessible, easily-grasped controls. [Dec 2008, p.96]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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While NBA 09 doesn't transform the franchise into a dynasty, it's still playoff worthy. [Dec 2008, p.96]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Seriously, if this dungeon crawled any slower, it'd be going backward. [Dec 2008, p.82]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Plan frequent breaks. Your emotional well being will thank you for it. [Dec 2008, p.64]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Both the story and gameplay arcs seemed pedestrian with the story focusing on character development and a revelation that wasn't particular compelling, and the gameplay never cresendoing to a big payoff ending. [Dec 2008, p.74]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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SSX on ATVs. Not a perfect analogy but it's darn close, and fans of the seminal snowboarding franchise should probably just stop reading now and go buy this game. [Nov 2008, p.78]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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The game does very little to dispel the notion that if you've played one Warriors game, you've played them all. [Dec 2008, p.92]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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With the new online-friendly additions, Buzz! Quiz TV deserves to be in any trivia fan's library. [Drac 2008, p.88]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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It may not break new ground, but LEGO Batman is a total blast anyway, for both newbies and veterans. [Holiday 2008, p.80]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Buzz! Master Quiz is a title that anyone interested in portable party games should consider, whether you're a parent needing a diversion for the kids in the car or a PSP owner looking to flex your trivia muscles. [Dec 2008, p.88]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Best leave this one out in the wilderness. [Mar 2009, p.75]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Every vehicle slides around every turn with an alarming lack of control. [Nov 2008, p.79]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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At the end of the day, this remains a Star Wars game - and an essential one thanks to its compelling story and, to be fair, engaging gameplay. [Oct 2008, p.74]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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If you haven't upgraded to a PS3, the action, story, and exclusive levels here won't disappoint. [Oct 2008, p.76]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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While the story and settings are the same as on the PS3, the levels and the way the apprentice develops are completely different. [Oct 2008, p.76]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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The steep learning curve may put off newcomers, but for those willing to commit to its complexities, Yggdra Union offers a truly refreshing strategy experience. [Dec 2008, p.92]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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At best, Impact will barely meet your expectations for what a wrestling game should encompass in 2008. [Dec 2008, p.91]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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In short, if you're a hockey nut and you're trying to decide which game to throw your hockey dollars at, look no further than NHL 09. [Nov 2008, p.86]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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If you're only planning on buying one hockey title this season, unless you're a diehard 2K fan, we'd recommend at least checking out NHL 09 first. [Nov 2008, p.87]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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It may look harmless enough, but that colorful candy shell - which, admittedly, is delightfully goofy - disguises the ashen heart of a hardcore fighting game that, while occasionally quite frustrating, offers a satisfying challenge and an unexpectedly deep and demanding combat system. [Oct 2008, p.84]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
