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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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    • 82 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Saints Row 2
    Like a bullet to the face, Saints Row 2 is a brash, over the top, occasionally childish but actually quite lovable foil to the convention-breaking seriousness of GTA. It isn't perfect, technical glitches and imperfections abound in places, but Volition score big with the explosive, water-tight action, the user-customisation elements and in offering such an incredible amount of content allowing players to spend tens of hours immersing themselves in Stilwater's many attractions. Bling bling.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: World at War
    CoD 5 is a very solid FPS that can sit proudly enough on the shelf next to it's predecessors. If you are not turned off by the idea of returning to WWII, you'll have five or six hours of enjoyable shooting in solo mode, and probably many more in the team deathmatch and war modes online.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The Club
    Its strengths lie in that it's simple to a fault, it's direct and honest, it's damn addictive, and it's the perfect foil for starting (or ending) a fun Saturday night on the town - or any night for that matter. What more do you need from an arcade FPS game?
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Gitaroo Man Lives!
    As is sadly the case most of the time, avid fans of the series will be disappointed and if you have already played the original then you will not want to buy this PSP version, as it offers you nothing apart from going through the experience again and an unnecessary hole in your wallet.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
    No other titles weave their magic in quite the same way, and you almost suspect Call of Pripyat's foibles are an integral part of how that magic works. This is a brave, brutal and often beautiful experience - not quite FPS, not quite RPG, not quite survival horror. It is Stalker. Importantly, few other games are.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
    Its more of a single player experience than it is for multiples of people, and in that sense it works nearly perfectly. Car handling is simple, the frame rate is speedy, but more than anything Coast 2 Coast is fantastic fun to play - a quality that many a game bogged down with FMVs and unnecessary complications neglects.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
    Just be warned though, don't expect it to be an easy ride at all. War is hell, especially in Dark Conflict's case. If you're new to the series then maybe start with Dual Strike for a friendlier introduction.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3
    The sheer imagination at work here, and the attention to detail in the presentation and sound of each location, was more than enough to win me over. Sure, the campaign only lasts a few hours, and yes I know that this is all pretty one dimensional gameplay, but in terms of pure fun I had a great time here.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
    Prof. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old is Your Brain is an intriguing 'program'. This is not a game for Mensa geniuses, but is ideal for those of a general intelligence.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Unreal Tournament III
    This game is pure, unadulterated, ultra-violent fun, and should perhaps be compulsory for anyone who needs a bit of stress relief in their life, or have an urge to shoot aliens for no other reason than because they can.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
    The main achievement of Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars - which rises above all other minor concerns - is that it represents the first genuinely appealing real-time strategy success on a home videogames console.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
    Vegas is very good, the only drawbacks coming from the slightly too short singleplayer campaign which can be dispatched in about 8-10 hours.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Crackdown
    As much as a sore ass is the sign of a poor movie, sore eyes from a lack of blinking is a sure sign of an excellent videogame. Perhaps the biggest endorsement worth assigning to Crackdown is that hours of enjoyable gameplay will fly by as the player endeavours to rid Pacific City of its criminal contingent - and not much blinking will take place in the process.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    F1 2010
    In bringing Formula One back to HD consoles, the racing veterans have created a robust and at times thrilling game that effortlessly slips into pole position ahead of this generation's other F1 efforts.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    No More Heroes
    While the plot may be simple in theory, for example, the dialogue is wonderfully eccentric, and always keeps you glued to the screen.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Super Monkey Ball Deluxe
    All that remains to be said, perhaps, is remember to take regular breaks and to pray for a next-generation installment that includes online support.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria
    It's a pity that there is no new PvMP zone but I'm sure it will be added in future expansion packs.
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    • 86 Critic Score
    World Soccer Winning Eleven 9
    A scintillating performance, marred only by the odd foul.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Valkyria Chronicles
    Visually and aurally it's a real tour de force, the plot pretty much stays the right side of the crazy line and on the whole combat feels fresh and well designed. There are a few hiccups and they do take the gloss off things more than the rest of the game deserves, but they shouldn't be enough to put you off.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Stranglehold
    Put aside such quibbles however and you're left with a fantastic action game that brings you as close to being the lead in a fully formed John Woo film as you're ever going to get, for his fans that alone will be enough, for the rest of you still left undecided go and watch 'Hard Boiled' with an Xbox controller in your hand and imagine how great it would be if it was interactive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Prototype
    Prototype emerges as the raucous illegitimate spawn of Crackdown, Hulk: Ultimate Destruction and The Darkness - making no excuses for portraying Manhattan as a throwaway playground to be leapt, swooped and flown over with ease while gleefully blowing shit up, ignoring the body count, and rushing headlong through an incessant flood of gory but breathtaking action.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Call of Duty 3
    Call of Duty 3 looks superb, its action is flowing, its detailing is immense, and its authenticity unmatched, but conversely it provides worthless gameplay extras where extras are simply not necessary, and it detracts from established and proven foundations through occasionally sloppy delivery - in its core single-player element.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Resistance 2
    Where it fails, it is very difficult to criticise, simply because the premise offers little room for Insomniac to really shake things up. Number two represents a leap over the original Resistance, and although some may bemoan the lack of a main campaign co-op option, some of the multiplayer choices implemented instead are bold and highly enjoyable.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3
    You might well think that Persona 3 is a mishmash of very "Japanese" ideas, and you'd be right. But it's all down to the execution of these ideas and this game has managed to combine some very peculiar elements into a very delicious package.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Resurgence Pack
    For the fans, especially the ones who've strayed away in the last couple of months, Infinity Ward's latest collection is more than enough for them to welcome the game back with open arms. Tango sucker!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
    If you have an interest in golf but aren't too bothered about realism and are after a challenge then Hot Shots Golf Open Tee is one PSP launch title you must get.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Ridge Racer
    In the end it's this lack of additional play modes that lets Ridge Racers down a bit, but that shouldn't detract from the fact that what is offered is extremely entertaining, remarkably solid and technically incredible.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Eternal Sonata
    The exciting and varied battle system, the impeccable visuals and the bonkers yet brilliant central story idea make this one of the most charmingly enjoyable games I've played in a while.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
    A great game marred only by a pervading sense of dj vu, then. But when the quality bar is raised this high, deja vu be damned - we couldn't care less. We just sincerely hope that Insomniac see reason and postpone killing off their strongest franchise for a some time yet.
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