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
952
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reviews
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- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Apr 3, 2012 -
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A game of precision and timing that demands a perfect port. Here, it gets one. Fighting fans will be pleased. [Apr 2012, p.61]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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An impressive port that will satisfy seasoned fighters. [Apr 2012, p.61]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Wants so desperately to be Burnout: Revenge. Unfortunately, the game feels more like a cheap knockoff than a compelling successor. [Apr 2012, p.60]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Fans of the series know what they're in for, but everyone else can rest their fingers for deeper games. [Apr 2012, p.60]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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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)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Alliance is plagued by some rather lengthy load times, which can put the kibosh on short commute playtime. [Apr 2012, p.59]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Looks stunning, losing none of the visual splendor infused in its PS3 counterpart. [Apr 2012, p.59]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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It's by-the-book Lumines, and it's amazing. [Apr 2012, p.59]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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It's intuitive, and we loved the precision it allows on tight through passes. [Apr 2012, p.59]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
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Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Avoid the new controls and this is as addictive a racer as you'll find on a handheld. [Apr 2012, p.57]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Sadly, ModNation's creative side trumps the racing. [Apr 2012, p.57]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Steering and handling is a tiny bit sluggish, but we'll take that over twitchy any day. [Apr 2012, p.56]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Falls short of its price point - the only difference between this and the $5 app version is the playlist. [Apr 2012, p.56]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Dimwitted enemies and bland looks also make for a subpar experience. [Apr 2012, p.56]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Where's the rear touchscreen functionality to control shot power? Where's the touchscreen aiming? [Apr 2012, p.56]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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At times, it felt phoned-in, unoriginal, and fairly buggy, though the visuals and multi-path levels shine. [Apr 2012, p.87]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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This lack of mercy had us cursing the game, but it also made every completed puzzle a truly satisfying victory. [Apr 2012, p.87]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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While it's far from an essential download, this beat-'em-up offers old-school fun to the hands of Simpsons fans. [Apr 2012, p.87]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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It possesses an undeniable charm that its intended audience will embrace. Who exactly that audience is...well, we're still trying to figure that out. [Apr 2012, p.86]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Manipulating the analog sticks will take some serious practice, but once mastered, skinning the last defender, faking out the keeper, then heading the ball into the goal is wonderfully satisfying. [Apr 2012, p.85]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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While 2K12 plays a solid game and displays improvements over the past version, it doesn't add enough to achieve its lofty aspirations. [Apr 2012, p.85]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Thanks to the flawed fundamentals, all the great mechanics in the world can't save Syndicate. [Apr 2012, p.84]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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The expanded universe and story options don't stop this from feeling like the same Naruto game we've seen so many times - though the game is not without its unique quirks. [Apr 2012, p.83]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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The campaign feels awkward and unfamiliar and the multiplayer doesn't allow for direct head-to-head competition (oh well), but the game still manages to fuel our competitive juices. [Apr 2012, p.82]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012 -
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Optional challenge rooms aren't as engaging as the critical path, but their inclusion doesn't sully the sinister fun. [Apr 2012, p.81]- Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Posted Mar 5, 2012