Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)'s Scores

  • Games
For 952 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 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: 100 MLB 11: The Show
Lowest review score: 20 NFL Tour
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 89 out of 952
952 game reviews
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The fan service is simply through the roof! [June 2008, p.81]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Just like any good trip to Vegas, the sights and sounds will absolutely assault your senses. [May 2008, p.74]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The graphics are somewhat lacking. [June 2008, p.81]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For the on-field experience, PES is an astounding recreation of the beautiful game, and we just hope that the license restrictions are alleviated by 09. [May 2008, p.76]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    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)
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of the "S" in SRPGs, then XF comes recommended. [June 2008, p.80]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Take a game meant for a handheld and put it on the PS2, and all of a sudden every flaw is magnified. [June 2008, p.83]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The six missions, while short, are gorgeous to look at, and our heavily armored protagonists rank right up there with the baddest-looking dudes of all time. [May 2008, p.78]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 91 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of the God of War universe, of action-adventure titles, or of the PSP, you must pick up Chains of Olympus. [Apr 2008, p.68]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For baseballs fans of any persuasion, MLB 08: The Show is a phenomenally feature rich package that you'll be playing all the way until 09 comes around. [May 2008, p.68]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you have your PS2 networked, the opportunity to play in 30-team online leagues is a huge draw. [June 2008, p.79]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A very complete, eminently playable handheld baseball experience. [June 2008, p.78]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It remains a flawed experience, even in the face of its significant upgrades in the depth and gameplay options. [Apr 2008, p.74]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 65 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Frustrating. Unbalanced. Dull. [June 2008, p.83]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    No, Turning Point has the overall feel of another bad WWII shooter with a fresh--albeit fascinating--coat of paint. Our advice? Turn away. [May 2008, p.86]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Patapon may indeed be a game so unusual that it's marching to its own beat, but Japan Studio did such a phenomenal job tying together the control, music and art direction that we recommend grooving right along with that wonderous, delightful beat. [Apr 2008, p.78]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Delivers plenty of stunning-looking, innovative gameplay to outshine its weaknesses, especially considering the very attractive $39.95 price. [Mar 2008, p.86]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Between the free play for fun and the challenges that require you to achieve a certain score before moving on to the next table this is a solid reminisce for pinball fanatics still working their PS2's, and who probably have a perfectly maintained Space Shuttle in the basement. [Apr 2008, p.87]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 57 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Perhaps the most frustrating characteristic of Iridium Runners is its wasted potential. [Apr 2008, p.88]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, the all-too-brief stints of white-knuckle action don't deliver the memorable impact required for us to recommend The Club. [Apr 2008, p.84]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    To be clear, new battles, weapons, and character moves are present, as expected, but they feel obligatory at best. [Apr 2008, p.72]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Despite these impressive visuals, ProStreet doesn't quite pull off the all-important sense-of-speed factor. [May 2008, p.83]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The gameplay flow on the enclosed fields is great, though. [Mar 2008, p.84]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Overall, this Dungeon Explorer experience is pleasurable enough for those with a fierce RPG itch, but those who require a compelling story in their RPGs may want to pass. [Mar 2008, p.88]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even with all the solo bulk, the most exciting addition to Wipeout Pulse is undoubtedly that of Wi-Fi play via the PSP's Infrastructure mode. [Apr 2008, p.86]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It doesn't exactly harness the power of the PS3, but Denied Ops is one of this spring's pleasant surprises. [Apr 2008, p.80]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While Turok's adventure doesn't write the next great chapter in first-person action gameplay, it's a thoroughly solid, entertaining, thoughtfully-designed, and well-paced shooter. [Mar 2008, p.80]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's also packed to the gills with lengthy, real-time cutscenes, which, true to the series' form, are filled with awesomely over-the-top action sequences. [Mar 2008, p.74]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 77 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    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)
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    American Idol Encore does not disappoint with 40 new songs, an eight-player Idol mode, and EyeToy connectivity. [May 2008, p.87]
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