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For 924 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 56% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 39% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 74
Highest review score: 98 Grand Theft Auto IV
Lowest review score: 5 Xiaolin Showdown
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 548 out of 924
  2. Mixed: 299 out of 924
  3. Negative: 77 out of 924
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Test Drive Unlimited
    As a game its certainty one for the good pile, and will provide hours of solid well made driving entertainment on and off line, however having created such an open and immersive world so impressively it fails to build on that potential by not offering the player any real sense of progression or involvement in it beyond simply moving from race to race and buying more cars.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Folklore
    Folklore is a game that has extremely high aspirations both in terms of storytelling and ethical engagement. Although it is certainly a valiant attempt, I felt it never quite hit the nail on the head.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Archer Maclean's Mercury
    It may not quite be the masterpiece I wanted but if you're looking for an excellent puzzle game which you can jump in and out of at will then Mercury's definitely a PSP launch title to take a butchers at.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Scarface: The World Is Yours
    Scarface delivers on nearly every front, from its varied and excellent soundtrack overseen by Jay-Z, to its strong characterization, stylized violence, outrageous swearing, and engaging progress.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Quake 4
    It has many strengths particularly in its rock-solid gameplay, and the single player campaign has some highly engaging and exciting levels. Sadly the game is plagued throughout by dipping frame rates and a slightly underwhelming lack of innovation in its multiplayer mode.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Transformers
    If you're not fussed either way or Transformers don't especially tickle your fancy, then you'll still find a competent action adventure that whilst incredibly linear and lacking variation, is still essentially sound.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Green Day: Rock Band
    The track list is certainly strong enough to recommend the game for even the most casual of Green Day fans, but Rock Band virgins and those that detest the pop-punk trio will undoubtedly be better served by Rock Band 2 or the forthcoming Rock Band 3 and its keytars, due later in the year.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Monster Lab
    There's a lot of competition in the DS market, and Monster Lab doesn't quite have the raw talent to go up against that. But, there's a good amount of fun in there that a player could eke out if they were so inclined, and I'm certainly glad I got to play it. It's fun atmosphere can't ultimately redeem the fact it's too confused by its own design.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters XI
    All in all this is essentially a game for fans of the series. Its innovations will mostly go unnoticed by the masses and rightly so as they have been primarily designed to titillate the faithful.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Drakensang: The Dark Eye
    Drakensang offers around 40-50 hours of gameplay depending on how many side quests you tackle, meaning there's plenty to be getting on with, and with a well written storyline and surprisingly good visuals, it really is a noteworthy all round package.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine
    The problem is it's a one trick pony. The shock of the violence and the speed of the gameplay initially grabs your attention, but it lacks the spectacle to keep itself feeling fresh and inventive, then before long a sense of banal repetition sets in. And you're not even a third of the way through the game. I can't deny that it gives you quite a lot of game for your money, but it also outstays its welcome.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Chili Con Carnage
    There are faults too of course, it doesn't really offer much new after the first few levels other than changes of scenery and some bigger weapons and the slow motion action can get a bit old hat after a while, but they never detract much from the game as a whole and ultimately if you play it the way that it's clearly meant to be played, as opposed to just blasting through the levels as fast as possible, then you'll be rewarded with one of the best action games on the PSP.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FlatOut: Head On
    It's easily one of the better PSP racers out there, the potent mix of high-speed racing and spectacular crashes setting it apart from the more clean cut thrills found in WipeOut and Ridge Racer.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom
    Overlook Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom and you risk missing out on a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Spartan: Total Warrior
    An accomplished and well-crafted battle-axe wielding warrior of a game. Just don't expect anything classic, historically speaking.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Hitman: Contracts
    The level of freedom offered may be a dream come true for some but will simply be far too much for others, thusly alienating this title from a majority of gamers.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Underground Rivals
    With the PSP's powerful graphics processor, the images in the game look stunning throughout and playing with this gadget really does feel like taking your PS2 with you on the move.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Ocean: The Last Hope International
    Good science fiction looks past the wondrous and makes you care about its characters. Star Ocean: The Last Hope completely fails in this regard.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Formula One Championship Edition
    Championship Edition is super-realistic. Perhaps too much so for its own good. For F1 buffs it is ideal, but if you want an adrenaline-pumping ride on PS3, there's another game, with a big desert and mad vehicles, which does it all much better I'm afraid. One for the fanatics, then.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces
    Despite the default motion controls not being quite as wonderful as you'd hope and the question mark over longevity, Sky Crawlers still manages to be a hugely enjoyable ride.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Pipe Mania
    Okay, so it's not got much new under the bonnet and you can probably find loads of very similar free browser-based games if you feel the need. But the fact its portable, is sporting an attractive budget price, and doesn't charge you by the hour or leave you without hot water for days means it still seems like a bargain to me.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony
    While streamlining the Dungeon Siege experience for the handheld market undoubtedly made sense when it was discussed at design time, the sense of depth and involvement that's been lost in the process leaves a frustratingly shallow game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ankh
    Ankh is brilliant. The puzzles are inventive, the storyline is genuinely funny and the completion of some of the more difficult puzzles is pleasurable rather than a relief.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Carbon
    If you've not played a NFS game recently then this is worth a look and if you have and enjoyed it then this isn't going to offer any surprises, but just like a turkey dinner it will probably more than satisfy you.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Ridge Racer 6
    While not as significant as many of the other games in the series, Ridge Racer 6 does a supreme job of being the arcade racer many have known and loved for years.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut
    A largely unremarkable point-and-click offering that's unlikely to spawn a radical revival for the genre or lure PC gamers away from the (still) superior mouse controller. Wii owners looking for a richer, more modern gaming experience that comes packed with charm and convincingly tests grey matter would be well advised to seek out the criminally unappreciated Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Katamari Forever
    While it remains very much an acquired taste, Forever is ideal for newcomers to the series, but perhaps a roll too far for Katamari veterans. As fun now as ever, we still think that only truly dedicated rollers or Katamari newbies need apply.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ultimate Spider-Man
    Couple this with the brilliant voice acting throughout and quirky comments from the public as you glide by, ('He looks thinner on T.V!') and Treyarch are definitely onto a winner.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Just Dance 2
    Just Dance 2 extends the original's well pitched functionality and style to create another compelling dance experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
    This game could only really be suitable for Sonic fans and younger gamers. Sonic aficionados will love a change of pace and a slight return to form for the blue spikey wonder. It also forms a fantastic introduction to the RPG world for kids as it is lightweight enough that they won't get bogged down by statistics yet it'll still introduce them to the basic concepts of RPGs before they move onto some of the true favourites on the DS (such as the Final Fantasys and the forthcoming Chrono Trigger).
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