Pocket Games' Scores

  • Games
For 238 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 55% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda
Lowest review score: 0 Operation Armored Liberty
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 38 out of 238
238 game reviews
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There isn't as much depth as Konami's classic series, but there are enough secret levels and items to find to keep you entertained for quite a while. [Fall 2003, p.47]
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    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Very different from the PS2 games, but still a fast-paced and somewhat fun dogfighting sim. [Spring 2005, p.68]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It does get a bit repetitive as the game goes on. [Spring 2005, p.70]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Gets the job done, but just barely. [Spring 2005, p.62]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though production values aren't what we'd expect from EA, FIFA 2005 is a solid title all the same. [Spring 2005, p.75]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A platform-puzzle game gone mad. There's a freak-ton of collecting and backtracking. The wacky story and friendly controls make it worthwhile. [Summer 2004, p.40]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pure, unadulterated, giggle yourself senseless fun. [Summer 2004, p.15]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Skip this one and pick-up the compilation instead. [Summer 2004, p.15]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of the trading card game, you should find this enjoyable enough for practice or when no opponents are around. [Summer 2004, p.28]
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    • 33 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mildly intriguing, this action-adventure - based on the motion picture of the same name - offers thrills and chills in limited amounts. [Summer 2004, p.43]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Not the game you want for a car trip. The kids will be screaming for something more fun before the first bathroom break. [Summer 2004, p.37]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As engrossing as it is nerve-wracking, the game could've been great. Instead, it'll just have you sweating - and dodging - bullets. [Summer 2004, p.32]
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It's hard to imagine Battle Chip Challenge appealing to anyone but the tiny, dedicated group of MMBN link battlers to whom it's a love letter. [Summer 2004, p.55]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Good for a generic game but disappointing for Pitfall. Harry deserves better. [Summer 2004, p.38]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It would be nice to see the developers expand on this and either make an original action/RPG for the GBA or bring over "BG: DA II." [Summer 2004, p.35]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Contains an impressive amount of depth, although graphical issues are severe enough to subtract from the overall experience. [Summer 2004, p.37]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's full of blood and gore, but like most of Rockstar's efforts, this game is very smartly designed. [Spring 2004, p.31]
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    • 42 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The main problem with this game is that it's too easy and repetitive. Enemy A.I. offers almost no resistance, aside from instances where they physically block a corridor. [Spring 2004, p.44]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A short game that's fun while it lasts. Fans will appreciate the Brosnan and Dench-inspired character portraits. [Spring 2004, p.42]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The graphics are ridiculously tiny, even close up. Oh well, at least it's playable. [Summer 2004, p.42]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game is never very exciting. Moments of tension are few and far between, and the action never really heats up enough to draw the player into the world of Middle-earth. [Spring 2004, p.49]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    What's here is good, but you might be better off waiting for "Mario Golf: Advance Tour." [Spring 2004, p.49]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A good melding of old Frogger gameplay with newer platform sensibilities. Might be too frustrating for some. [Spring 2004, p.41]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If the level designs were more interesting, this could've been a great game. As is, it's a so-so imitation of "Ninja Gaiden." [Spring 2004, p.38]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Even with 24 missions and six other play modes, this is strictly a two-day play thorugh at best. [Summer 2004, p.42]
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    To quote Kent Brockman: "Forgive us if we don't shed a tear when this puppy is put to sleep." [Fall 2003, p.55]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    For portable action it works, but this isn't the type of game that should get a GBA makeover. Try before you buy. [Fall 2003, p.49]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Really appeals to players' sense of nostalgia, but together the four titles can still hang with today's crowd. [Summer 2003, p.47]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A competent, challenging platformer that fans of the character will get the most out of, thanks to Wolverine's coolness. [Summer 2003, p.37]
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    • 48 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Handling isn't exceptional, nor is replay value, but it'll pass muster. [Summer 2003, p.39]
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