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
    • 71 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    As a game, it's abo - game ever, please try again. [Jan 2012, p.86]
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Graphics age and controls grow outdated, but genius never fades. [Jan 2012, p.85]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It may not be a game for racing purists, but it you're looking to introduce stock car racing to a child, look no further. [Jan 2012, p.81]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A bundle tailor-made for diehard Tekken fans that'll leave the average gamer feeling hoodwinked. [Jan 2012, p.84]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    An improvement over its predecessor in almost every way, but it still feels undernourished. [Jan 2012, p.81]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    More than enough for hardcore fans to justify the purchase. [Jan 2012, p.83]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the most feature-rich games on the market. [Jan 2012, p.82]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    We occasionally encountered some control issues. [Jan 2012, p.81]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Too bad non were very exciting to play. [Jan 2012, p.81]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 50 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nice enough for retro fans, but not so much for new gamers. [Jan 2012, p.81]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Years 5 - 7 follows form, but less so than in the past. [Jan 2012, p.81]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The biggest issue with Reloaded isn't in the game itself, but in the release date. [Jan 2012, p.80]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A fright-filled ride worth sinking our fangs into. [Jan 2012, p.79]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Its overall experience never lives up to the implied grandeur of its cross-country speedfest premise. [Jan 2012, p.78]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The story is so meandering. [Jan 2012, p.76]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    As a complete package, Modern Warfare 3 takes the cake. [Jan 2012, p.67]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite its incredible competitive online play, we can't ignore the shortcomings of its campaign and Co-Op. [Jan 2012, p.66]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Skyrim is a gorgeous production that truly does justice to the words "roleplaying game." It doesn't just tell us a story, it gives us the chance to tell a story of our own. At its best, that's what an interactive art form should be all about. [Jan 2011, p.73]
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    • 50 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Silicon Knights just forgot to give us anything fun to do with our powers, making it hard to recommend Destiny to even diehard fans. [Holiday 2011, p.84]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The colorful, grid-based maps shift and turn in surreal ways, lending a truly distinctive feel to the game. [Holiday 2011, p.84]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Altogether, Sideway's disparate parts add up to a fresh, creative take on a classic journey. [Holiday 2011, p.84]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Edge of Time aims so low it can't help but manage to be a playable Spider-Man game, but it lacks lasting appeal. [Holiday 2011, p.84]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The big guns, bright visuals, and plenty of upgrades all feel right, but solo play is dull. [Holiday 2011, p.85]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Playing God can be addicting. [Holiday 2011, p.85]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Small frustrations and a wonky camera keep an otherwise stylish RTS-lite from being brilliant, but Eufloria is one of the more interesting strategy titles. [Holiday 2011, p.85]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Origins returns Rayman to his 2D roots and is filled to the brim with gorgeous hand-drawn environments, blazing-fast platforming, and a huge variety of gameplay mechanics. [Holiday 2011, p.82]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite the many undead warriors, Quest is a kids' game. [Holiday 2011, p.83]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 45 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Even for a budget title the combat system is nothing short of a clunky mess, with slow animations and unsatisfying combos. [Holiday 2011, p.83]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While decapitating enemies never got old. other aspects of North fall short. [Holiday 2011, p.80]
    • Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While it's a bit too wacky for its own good, its undeniable charm and pick-up-and-play appeal keeps it on track. [Holiday 2011, p.81]
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