PSM Magazine's Scores

  • Games
For 1,326 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 56% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 71
Highest review score: 100 Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
Lowest review score: 20 Sonic the Hedgehog
Score distribution:
1326 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It just doesn't quite live up to the standards set up by its predecessors. [Dec 2005, p.90]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yet another huge, personality drenched, comically deep strategy RPG from othe new masters. [Oct 2004, p.32]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    2K Sports came out with their "A" game this year, and NBA 2K7 looks to take the title as the best NBA game out there! [Nov. 2006, p.73]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Jedi powers, unfortunately, are pretty lame; they provide quite an underwhelming function, and do little to vary gameplay. [May 2002, p.27]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We would have loved some additional competitive online options. [Jan 2004, p.29]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mega Man fans and experienced gamers will love this massive collection of old-school goodness, but we'll admit it does little to attract new followers. [Aug 2004, p.28]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Apart from the superb career mode, the game also offers up plenty of licensed cars, solid visuals, excellent handling, and some truly impressive collision physics/damage. [Jan 2003, p.42]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The core game is short, but very, very sweet and packed with replay value, even after you have unlocked all of the hidden goodies. [Dec 2003, p.72]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unless you're so hardcore into golf that you find Open Tee's big headed goofballs insulting, this is the new king of portable golf games. [July 2005, p.80]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Still, this is one of the best games on the PS3 at the moment, and given the dearth of titles out there on the console, you can't really go wrong. [Apr 2007, p.80]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Once again, SOCOM is one of the better shooters on the PSP. [Feb. 2007, p.81]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even with all its faults, Freedom Fighters' slick presentation and heated action create a mood and atmosphere that few other games can match. [Nov 2003, p.42]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An addicting little ditty of a shooter...Where Metal Arms falters a bit is in the difficulty and control setup. [Dec 2003, p.50]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is easily the best-playing Tiger this year. It's just a shame that so much content had to be left out of the bag in order to land this year's shot on the green. [Jan. 2007, p.81]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game's biggest sin, however, is the sheer amount of loading there is. [Feb 2006, p.86]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The beautiful, fun RPG that we always wanted to see from the series, and it brings the epic storyline to its dramatic conclusion. [Oct 2006, p.78]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, Ultimate Alliance is entertaining no matter which version you decide to play. [Jan. 2007, p.80]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the best entries to the franchise in years. [Nov 2007, p.81]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As expected, Freekstyle merely tweaks Big's entirely familiar, albeit brilliant, formula. [July 2002, p.34]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Proves that skillful camera work, music and sound effects can creep the hell out of us more than a gore fest. [Feb 2004, p.35]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A truly fun experience... The PS2 has needed a WW2 flight sim for some time. This is very cool. [Holiday 2003, p.40]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, Ultimate Alliance is entertaining no matter which version you decide to play. [Jan. 2007, p.80]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dawn of Dreams mostly succeeds in further extending the series before moving on to the next generation. [Apr 2006, p.68]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Easily the best 3D fighter PS2 has seen since "Soul Calibur 2" and "VF4 Evolution." [Dec 2004, p.76]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With depth and style, FIFA continues to deliver the goods. [Nov 2004, p.92]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Overall, it's a very good game, and it only costs $20, to boot. [Apr 2007, p.87]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    What is so great about Deus Ex is the ability to play the game however you want. [May 2002, p.24]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    After adding the best franchise mode ever to NCAA Football 2003, EA may have topped itself here. [Apr 2003, p.39]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Six-player online racing on both systems(complete with friends lists)seals the deal--if you love racing games, you have to get this. [Jun 2006, p.82]
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