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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If you never understood the Twisted Metal phenomenon, Head On won't recruit you to the choir, but everyone else will get more than their money's worth. [Apr 2008, p.77]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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In short, if you like non-fiction, history-based RTS games that require lots of thought, planning, and strategizing, this game will be awesome-sauce for you. [Mar 2008, p.78]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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The original "Pursuit Force" remains one of our top PSP games. The missions have more variety this time around. [Feb 2008, p.75]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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In fact, a character in the game even tells you that while you may not like all the mini-games, you have to play them all to get through the game. [Mar 2008, p.89]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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The group co-op challenges alone are some of the most fun we've had playing online in years. [Feb 2008, p.76]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Take our advice, vote with your dollars and buy a used copy of "NFL Street 2" instead. [Apr 2008, p.76]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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As simple as Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law may seem, the game is brought to life by excellent dialogue, true-to-the-show characters, spastic humor, and of course, penis jokes. [Jan 2008, p.81]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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One small mistake will leave you eating robbot dust. That's just not the Sonic we used to know and love. [Apr 2008, p.87]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Atari Classics Evolved might be more cynical cash grab than fan service, but its sheer game count and variety make up for a lot if you find yourself with a nostalgic twitch. [Feb 2008, p.86]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Considering Rainbow Studios' pedigree of excellent motocross and off-road racers, it isn't a shocker that MX vs. ATV Untamed delivers everything you'd hope for from the first next-gen iteration of the franchise. [Jan 2008, p.84]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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For now, all you need to know is this: UT3 is the killer, exclusive PS3 app we hoped it'd be, and if you're not playing it, you're missing out on some damned good times. [Feb 2008, p.82]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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For Playstation gamers who might not have played these game on other platforms, The Orange Box is the best value package available on the PS3. [Feb 2008, p.72]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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For our money, though, we'd go with playability and looks and sacrifice a bit of the depth; hence March Madness 08 comes a close second to "College Hoops 2K8". [Feb 2008, p.79]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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With the sole exception of its occasionally genre-elevating aliens-invade-middle-America presentation, Blacksite is a servicable, unremarkable shooter; not bad, just excessively average. [Mar 2008, p.82]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Ultimately, The Golden Compass proves way too easy, and much of the "game" feels a lot more like "chore". [Jan 2008, p.82]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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It's worth every penny; the fun you'll have with friends--and even alone--is truly priceless. [Jan 2008, p.78]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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However, with five difficulty modes, an optional crosshair view, and extra mini-games, Time Crisis 4 should appeal to just about any arcade-lovin' audience...provided they have deep enough pockets. [Jan 2008, p.85]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Overall, we recommend passing on this pirating adventure. [Jan 2008, p.84]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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And considering that the game is $14.99, it would be illogical for fans of both strategic games and the Star Trek universe not to give Conquest a spin. [Feb 2008, p.85]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Fo us, the downsides weigh more heavily than the ups on this one. [Feb 2008, p.80]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Though College Hoops 2K8 isn't the best college baller to ever suit up and hit the court, it's definitely our pick this year for all you college basketball nuts. [Feb 2008, p.78]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Ultimately, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is a fairly standard adventure game at its core that goes from "great" to "good" by the time all's said and done. [Jan 2008, p.79]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Forgive the sometimes long load times and other minor quibbles--Assassin's Creed is a resounding success that no one should miss. [Jan 2008, p.76]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Kane & Lynch, like its characters, has issues. Most apparent are the graphics that range from good to near-PS2 quality. [Jan 2008, p.80]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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After three games, you should know by now that this series is primarily for longtime fans, and they have plenty to like. [Holiday 2007, p.82]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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ProStreet doesn't re-invent the wheel, but it definitely turns a corner for the series, and does it with enjoyable results. [Holiday 2007, p.77]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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While Beowulf doesn't completely shed the stigma that licensed games are by definition mediocre, it does an admirable job of trying to leap beyond your typical hack-and-slash fare. [Jan 2008, p.80]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Again, it's not revolutionary but it's damned fun. [Feb 2008, p.87]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Don't expect much in the way of graphics and sound innovation; there isn't any. [Jan 2008, p.86]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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If you're a big fan of the original and love the multiplayer, you can read this as four and a half stars, but most people can live without Portable Ops Plus. [Holiday 2007, p.78]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)