PSFocus' Scores

  • Games
For 513 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Velocity
Lowest review score: 18 Rogue Warrior
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 30 out of 513
513 game reviews
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    You really feel like a sniper in this game... that is, if you overlook the visual mediocrity, a weak story and the incredibly dumb AI. Overall, Sniper Elite V2 is a major disappointment.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A unique and mysterious experience everyone should give a chance. Its short length and the rather limited Move controls keep it from reaching lofty heights.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    It's not the best HD Collection out there, but it shows us why this series is still around after all these years. Devil May Cry 2 is still a major disappointment, but one part 1 and 3 more than make up for it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    These are still the same games that scared us shitless in the past, but we aren't all too happy with the changes Capcom made to the formula. Why is the screen so bright? Why does James sound like his longues are made of metal? Why is the framerate broken when this wasn't the case in the original games? The new voices are a lot better than the old ones, but this is actually the only improvement that actually improves things and that's a real shame.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    An addictive game, pulled apart by terrible matchmaking.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    If you can look past the often abominable framerate, the essentially broken combat system and the long list of graphical errors, you will find that this is the first Silent Hill since Silent Hill 3 that is actually worth mentioning, even though it is not a very good game overall.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    We've seen worse, but we've also seen a lot better. It might be worth the try when you've got too much money on your hands. You won't find anything spectacular here, though.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    It's a bold move to step away from the established mechanics of the Yakuza franchise and it turns out mostly okay. A great story with memorable characters makes sure that every Yakuza fan will have to check this one out. In the end, however, a sluggish camera and outdated graphics make for a mediocre title.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    The developer must think we are incredibly stupid, and while we thank them for taking the time to guide us through the game, explaining every tiny detail really hurts the experience. In the end this is a fun, if ugly game, but there are better choices out there.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A fun Japanese game, but it feels a bit dated, especially in the graphics department.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A great uDraw party game, but the lack of singleplayer options keep us from recommending a purchase. It's also rather limited.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It's a fun game for kids, and it does what it's supposed to do. It is, however, a bit too short and repetitive (and graphically mediocre) to reach the absolute top.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Too limited to considered great, but still a fun experience for soccer fans with a brain.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Let's face it: uDraw Studio Instant Artist is a kid's game if there ever was one. That being said, it's a well-made game on a great piece of technology that will provide endless hours of fun for the little ones.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Well, you won't be bored while playing F1 2011 on your PlayStation Vita, so we guess that's a plus. You will, however, most likely get frustrated with the overall lack of realism, the amount of framerate problems and the incredibly weak graphical presentation.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    This is a fun little game, consisting of a rather large collection of minigames. It gets repetitive, though, and an annoying save system doesn't do anything to help save the day.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Graphically there's nothing to complain about and in the end this is still good old bloody Ninja Gaiden Sigma. It's just that the touch controls aren't that impressive and the camera tries desperately to become your mortal enemy. Thus the low score.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The story is well-told and very well-presented. Otherwise, this game's graphics are a mixed bunch. Control-wise, there's just too little player input required to perform the grotesque things seen on screen.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Let's start with the good: the touch controls work perfectly and this game's graphics are astonishing. However, there's not nearly enough songs and moves to keep Michael Jackson: The Experience in your Vita for longer than a couple of days.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The controls are great, the overall game isn't. What's that? A paradox, you say? Well, as your sixth grade physics teacher should have told you: these things are a part of nature.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Damn, this title sounds wrong after a couple of drinks… A lack of innovation, a short runtime and weak graphics keep this game from becoming a must-have. Fans, however, will most definitely enjoy some more Katamari.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A long and fun game, albeit one with a lack of properly executed back touch features and filled with graphical mediocrity. Skipping this will not make your heart skip a beat – we promise.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    The gory, tactical action will definitely gain this game some hardcore followers, but an overall repetitiveness, failing back touch controls and a weak graphical representation keep Army Corps of Hell from becoming a mainstream success.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Since you're essentially buying the same game Capcom has already released twice, owners of the PS3 version won't miss anything essential skipping this. While this is in fact a great handheld fighting game, the touch features throw away any challenge and any skill needed to conquer the stages.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Being a ninja will always be cool, but limited gameplay options, terrible AI, a hostile camera and a rather high degree of repetitiveness turns Shinobido 2 into a game that doesn't quite deliver on its promising premise.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    EA's first attempt at a tennis game doesn't manage to live up to its main concurrents, the main letdowns being a lack of players, an uneven difficulty and incredibly repetitive commentary tracks. A third game in the series might fix most of these problems though.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The sheer amount of content is the primary eye catcher here, immediately followed by the smooth controls. It's a shame the touch features don't always work as well as was promised and the lack of online multiplayer is a mystery even Sherlock Holmes won't be able to solve.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    This party game might provide some addictive fun, using a lot of Vita features along the way. Not every minigame works as well as it should though and when you find out that there aren't that many different minigames in the first place, you'll realize that there are better ways to spend your hard-earned money.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's Football Manager, so it's definitely not a bad game. It does however feel a lot more like an update than a worthy new entry in the series.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    This reboot of an old franchise improves on the basic formula in almost every way. HD graphics ensure nice visuals and accessible, but challenging gameplay keeps you interested the whole time. You won't regret buying this fun little PlayStation Network game.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    This is Jurassic Park fans only territory. If you are not a die hard fan, you might find the Heavy Rain light gameplay of this episodic title rather underwhelming.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    This arcade collection contains three games: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate Mortal Kombat III. The only two reasons why you should buy this is for nostalgic reasons and the possibility to play it online. The reasons why you shouldn't buy it are: it is hard as hell and the gameplay is extremely old and relatively slow.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a great challenging fighting game, but the unforgivable difficulty makes it not the most accessible one. Novice players will find themselves lost at some times, but fans will enjoy this considerable improvement over King of Fighters XII. One question though: what's the use of a story mode when there is no story?
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A game based on a movie, that remotely follows the film's plot, but still manages to some crucial mistakes in terms of story. The gameplay is fun, but way too simple. The adventure lasts long, but it's way too easy. And the graphics? Well, they're just mediocre.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gamers fat? Not after playing this game. It's fun, it's intensive and you will burn a lot of those mean stubborn calories. It is a little short however, with only 28 exercises available. And you are required to possess two PlayStation Move controllers, which is a lot to ask.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    The kids are going to love this and even we quickly grew attached to our very own virtual pet. There are however some downsides: the annoying voice-overs and the often failing Move controls tone down the fun.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    These guys need a wakeup call, now! This once great franchise is completely falling apart. Graphics? Weak. Audio? Even worse. Gameplay? Well, the controls are smooth and the card system is okay, but this is just a bay of good in a sea of bad.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    What? Are you sure this is the 2012 version and not its predecessor? Seriously? I never would have guessed.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    It's fun for the young ones, but we were utterly disappointed by this title. It's short, rather repetitive and above all the move controls aren't working as well as they should. Let this one pass.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Long loading times, game crashes and framedrops are rather annoying, but other than that you will have a good time with this family game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The move controls are a bit 'hit and miss' and having to go back to the XMB every time you want to play another part of this compilation is a major annoyance, but other than that these are some incredibly fun puzzle games.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nooooooo!!! Where are the Trophies? IT CAN'T BE! This sequel to the PlayStation Move launch game Start the Party is a lot of fun if you're into this sort of mini-games. Be sure to stand right in front of your TV though… and seriously, why the complete lack of Trophies?
    • 72 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Frank West is a hilarious protagonist and the newly added checkpoints are a relief. Overall, however, there's a lack of new features to justify the price tag.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Harmony of Despair is a great and above all challenging game, especially when played with a friend. The lack of a story and the slow controls, however, are major let-downs.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    This remake doesn't stand up to the reputation of the classic Nintendo 64 shooter and that's a real shame. Disappointing visuals, incredibly sucky AI and frustratingly long loading times are the main bad guys here.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Long, unskippable cutscenes, an irritating camera and overall easiness keep an otherwise great co-op experience from reaching the top.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Finally, they improved the camera! Sadly, this is the only thing about Ultimate Tenkaichi that doesn't make a Dragon Ball Z fan want to out of his second story-window.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    A mediocre game: Simple, accessible and fun gameplay in recognizable Disney settings, but way too chaotic and repetitive to leave a lasting impression.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    For those who haven't played Overkill on the Nintendo Wii: this is a nice little zombieshooter you won't regret fishing out of the bargain bin. For those who have: you'll find a slightly better looking version of the same game here, with a few extras that don't manage to add anything significant.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    While the newest iteration in the Ratchet & Clank franchise is a little bit too childish for our tastes and at the same time fails to impress graphically, shooting up space monsters in four player co-op is a chaotic blast that will convince both fans and newcomers.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Battling chickens and penguins is a lot of fun. The only problem with it is that it is too easy. That and the overall lack of originality make for a mediocre game that does not stand out among its contemporaries.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    A great, though short story about our friendly neighbourhood superhero is undermined by uninspired and repetitive gameplay elements. It feels like a disappointing expansion to last year's Shattered Dimensions and that is not meant as a compliment.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Rochard is a fun game, though it is hardly a surprising one. Developer Recoil Games mostly plays it safe and manages to deliver a game that is both accessible and confusing at the same time. The graphics are fine, but the real fun lays in John 'Duke Nukem' St. John's voice acting.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    As far as the gameplay goes, X-Men Destiny works just fine. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about many of the other aspects of the game: a sweet, though way too short story, hideous graphics and an uninspired sound.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Bloodrayne goes 2D and does this with quite a lot of ambition. Therefore it is all the more saddening to see that imprecise controls and a lackluster story keep the bloodsucking heroine from reaching perfection.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Fun for a while – especially when playing with a friend – but way too repetitive for the long run.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    A lack of invention when compared to the previous game and an overdose of chaos make for a disappointing entry in the series. Deathspank: The Baconing is fun for a while, but you won't remember it for long.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    The weapons sound great and graphically it's not that bad... Unfortunately that's all there is to say. An uninspired story, terrible shooting mechanics and the awful AI make Bodycount one of the most disappointing games of the year.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Diversity rarely makes or breaks a game, but a lack of options certainly hurts.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    While by no means a bad game, Warhammer 40.000: Kill Team doesn't completely succeed in softening the long wait for Space Marine. Repetitive missions, a hostile camera and an uneven difficulty ultimately make for a disappointing experience.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    To make a game about one of the biggest sportevents in the world can be challenging. Focus Home Interactive tried it with the Tour de France and that delivers a game that has good parts and bad parts. The way you play the game can be a bit boring, but the managing features are working pretty good and so does the possibility to give commands. But the game has a lot of bugs and will freeze from time to time and a lot features aren't bad, but it could have been way more interesting and fun.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Most of the games published by SEGA based upon a superhero movie are varying from unplayable to really bad. But Captain America: Super Soldier is finally the game that is fun to play, has a great soundtrack and the gameplay works very good. It is still not the best game based upon a movie, but SEGA is finally learning. If you liked the movie, you'll like this game.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The idea of Dead Block is pretty funny, but this is also a game that could have been a lot better with just a little bit more of development time. There is nowhere a story to find, it doesn't play very well, its repetitive and graphically it isn't that great. The only two elements that are really fun are the weird atmosphere and the co-op features.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    The two previous Call of Juarez games were good games, but this third game is a bit of a disaster on different aspects. The audio will stop sometimes, visually it's looking pretty bad, the game is full of bugs and stupid mistakes. This game needed just one more year of development time to be a lot better. A shame.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A few years back there was a SEGA Rally game and this PlayStation Network game is a smaller version of that game. The gameplay is pure arcade and nostalgic. The game also has the terrain deformation, like the original game from a few years back. But there aren't many tracks and the few features in the game are a bit vague to unlock. The game from a few years ago is probably a better option for the same money.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    This version has some improvements compared with the Xbox 360 version, but it isn't really a great game. The sniping part of the game is perfect, but the AI, the graphics, the audio and movement aren't really good. The game can be fun to play, but that's only because of the sniper rifles.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Cars 2: The Video Game is all about racing on circuits and to win by irritating other players with different weapons and more. It is fun for the younger gamers, but the difficulty can be really easy and hard at the same time. There isn't a real balance and the speed of some cars are pretty low.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Play this game in co-op, then you will have fun, but that is not because of the high standards in this game. The graphics are old, the camera doesn't work all the time and the story is a disappointment. But the co-op, like already said can be fun and the level editor is pretty cool, but there are a lot of better games out there at this moment.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is a collaboration between a few great developers, but the quality isn't that we were hoping for. The gameplay is repetitive, the graphics aren't really good, the humor is a bit cheesy and the swearing is a bit too much. Besides that the game can be fun to play, but that says everything.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Transformers: War for Cybertron was one of the best Transformers games and after playing this, that game is still the best. It doesn't mean this game sucks, but it can be repetitive, the graphics and audio aren't that great and the game is a bit short. There is a multiplayer, but that isn't really interesting.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    After more than a decennium the Duke is finally back in Duke Nukem Forever but the game isn't really great. It has fantastic humor and the fans will appreciate this game, but technically it's way too old for a good PlayStation 3 game. It's a shame that Gearbox didn't update the game more at the technical aspect.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Most of the gamers doesn't play chess normally, but that doesn't mean Chess is boring. TopWare delivers with Battle vs. Chess a fine chess game with fine graphics, a good challenge and a lot of variety. Of course is not everything in the game brilliant, but Battle vs. Chess is a nice surprise.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The PlayStation Move support, the humor, the style and the gameplay is fun. But No More Heroes: Paradise does also have a lot of less good point, like the side-missions, sometimes the humor is way to cheesy and the driving elements of the game doesn't really work. The game is a bit extraordinary, but fans of this kind of games will enjoy this.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Another LEGO game with the same old gameplay. The game doesn't do anything new, but it's fun because of Jack Sparrow, who's always funny. The humor of Jack Sparrow combined with the LEGO humor is a great combination. A fun game for everyone.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    SEGA sticks with the arcade gameplay for years and also in Virtua Tennis 4. It looks fine, plays well and the World Tour mode is pretty cool. But the audio sounds like it is coming directly from the eighties and it is a bit too easy.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This small warming up for Red Faction: Armageddon is a nice try. You can play with a vehicle and you have to kill all the other players. It's like the traditional modes within multiplayer games, deathmatch, team deathmatch and more and it's vehicle based. Fun and it works nice, but there aren't many maps, the game can be a bit boring and the price is pretty high.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    This game isn't perfect, but can be really fun because of the combos and the platform elements. On the other side there isn't a lot action, the conversations are a bit boring and the gameplay can be annoying at some times.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    WWE All Stars is a complete over the top spin-off of the usual WWE Smackdown vs. Raw games. You can play with current legends and also with old legends in the singleplayer and exhibition mode. The gameplay is pretty easy and really fun, a cool title.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    We've seen a lot of good Naruto games and this one isn't one of them. There are problems with the fighting system, the graphics are pretty bad and the gameplay is way too repetitive.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    StarDrone is a game that is way too difficult for most players, it's repetitive and doesn't have a story. The game does have fifty plus levels, great atmosphere and PlayStation Move support. Only for diehard puzzle fans.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Another LEGO game with almost the usual gameplay. The graphics aren't improved in the last few years, so the game isn't really bringing anything news. It isn't bad, but it's time for some new elements. A decent game, but it could have been a lot more.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    A party game with a lot of well known movies in it. You have to play different scenes from different movies. The PlayStation Eye scans your body and with the microphone on the camera you have to speak out the lines that normally the actor would say. An original concept, but the problem is that it isn't really working.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Knights Contract is a pretty normal hack and slash game. The gameplay is good and the two characters have a nice connection. You play with Heinrich, a brutal guy and you can't die. On the other hand the other character is Gretchen and she's weak, but has powerful powers. The game got its original elements, but is at no point really strong.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Combine Ratchet & Clank, Jak & Daxter and Sly & Bentley, give them PlayStation Move gameplay and that makes PlayStation Move Heroes. The game is based on five mini-games in the different worlds from every duo. A good game for young and older players.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    A fine collection of the three PlayStation 2 episodes of the Prince of Persia franchise. This collection contains the complete games, HD graphics and of course Trophies.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    This new MotoGP game is more of the same. The gameplay is exactly the same as his predecessor and besides of that there is just one big new feature and that is the possibility to play the career mode in co-op.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    You play with a blob in de Blob 2 and you have to paint everything in the levels with different colors to defeat the evil guy that has transformed everything in a sad gray and ugly world. The gameplay is pretty good, but the camera isn't which also count for the useless co-op feature of the game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    This game has to compete with the Tiger Woods franchise from Electronic Arts. The Tiger Woods games are obviously a lot better, but this game also has its own charms. There are a few nice elements in this game but there are also a few points that could have been a lot better.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    This is a nice puzzle- and platform game. You are playing with a blob that has been captured by an evil professor and you have to escape from his laboratories to save yourself and the other blobs. The game contains good gameplay, nice graphics but the audio is a bit annoying.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    When you have seen the TRON movie, than you'll will appreciate this game. It got a few pretty strong and nice elements, but besides of that there is also a lot of frustrating elements. It isn't really bad, but it could have been a lot better.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    DC Universe Online is the first MMO on the PlayStation 3 and it's a nice one. Sony Online Entertainment has made a game full with different challenges, possibilities and of course quests. DC Universe Online is a great MMO to start with!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    This game is a pretty simple online shooter with good maps and gameplay. The game has nice graphics, pretty cool audio and fine multiplayer modi. Besides all the positive elements the number of maps is a bit low and the learning curve is pretty high.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The concept of Mindjack is pretty original, the hacking of the mind of NPC's and other players. Also the possibility to join someone in his singleplayer run to work against him is cool, but the gameplay is a bit too buggy to be very good. The graphics are also a bit mediocre.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The Sequel to Superstars V8 Racing isn't a big improvement in the franchise, but can be fun for the fans. The racing is a bit too simple, but is enjoyable. The annoying part is the audio and the many moments of saving and also the loading times.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    This is a game with more of the same gameplay like the previous parts. It got a few nice improvements and the Tag Team fights are great. The game is also pretty long and the graphics are very good. The only strange part is that the story in this game isn't correct when we compare it to the real story.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TV Superstars is a pretty funny game to play. You start as a nobody in the world of television stars and you have to work yourself up to be a star. You will play five different funny PlayStation Move games and there's a lot of variety. Not the best game, but the humor and fun is great.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The action in Alien Breed: Impact is pretty fun, but after a hour of playtime you will see that the game is way too repetitive and that's a shame. The concept is cool, but could have been a lot better.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    SingStar Dance is a game that contains the usual SingStar features and the possibility to dance with the PlayStation Move. A pretty cool idea that looks like the Just Dance games from Ubisoft, but the biggest problem is that the dancing part isn't great. Most of the time you don't know what the upcoming dance move is and that's pretty annoying. A simple addition to the game without any innovation, this could have been a lot better.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The Shoot is one of the PlayStation Move games that works great. You work as an actor on a movieset and you have to shoot every bad guy that pops up on the screen. When you shoot more you will get a multiplier and that means more points. Points are necessary to unlock new movies in another setting. The game is pretty basic, but because the PlayStation Move works great it's a nice game!
    • 58 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    This game contains three games. First of all the new part, Razing Storm and also the Arcade mode from Time Crisis 4 and the game Deadstorm Pirates. All of them are fun and are working great with the PlayStation Move controller.

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