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For 982 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 50% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 48% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
Lowest review score: 20 Surfing H3O
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 418 out of 982
  2. Mixed: 474 out of 982
  3. Negative: 90 out of 982
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance
    Remove the polished visuals, multiplayer options, cast of historic characters, gorgeous CG movies and nauseating English voice-overs from Koei’s "Dynasty Warriors" series. Add buckets of blood and a mostly-linear quest that seems lifted straight from the hit 2000 movie "Gladiator." Voala!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shadow of Destiny
    An acquired taste that blends mainstream graphic appeal with a methodic pace and a compelling story to great effect.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Test Drive
    It's slick, colorful, challenging, well-rounded, has a soundtrack to die for and it allows you and a friend to waste more time playing "Pong" than either one would ever care to admit.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shadow of Rome
    Too bad the game’s bloody battles (starring Agrippa) far outpace its stealth segments (featuring Octavianus), resulting in an uneven experience that makes players anticipate half the game and loathe the other.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    X-Men Legends
    Light on story and depth but packed with tons of action (particularly in multiplayer), Legends is an X-Men fan’s dream come true and the best non-fighting game ever made featuring Marvel’s legendary team of superheroes.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color
    A jack of many videogame trades (RPG, “Mario Paint”-type paint program, “Pokemon”-like arena battles, etc.) that somehow succeeds at making a fun and coherent whole out of its many disparate elements.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Futurama
    Fanboys (and girls!) of Bender, Frye, Leela and the Planet Express gang will definitely want to add this game to their collection; it’s much better than comparable software based on TV shows cancelled prematurely.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ESPN NBA 2Night
    Based on expectations there's more fun to be had in Konami's shiny and pretty new virtual b-ball court than EA's.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters 2000/2001
    These two versions of SNK’s long-running franchise compensate for their outdated visuals and muffled sounds with well-honed and rewarding gameplay that’s as hard as it is rewarding if you’re into this type of game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Summoner
    This isn't a game for everyone, namely those with little patience, but for anyone else willing to put the time into playing this game will find an adventure like no other on the PlayStation 2 and currently the best RPG out there.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Looney Tunes: Space Race
    A fun little cartoony racer that's meant for here-and-now thrills and for the young-at-heart grown-ups that still watch Looney Tunes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    There's still nothing here that amazes, just a fun game that is worthy of a Potter fan's attention.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NASCAR Thunder 2002
    Thunder 2002 comes as close as any NASCAR title ever could to making me a convert to the sport, which is a high complement from someone that finds NASCAR races on TV way too boring and repetitive.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Formula One 2001
    Not for everybody, but the committed few that love F1 racing can purchase this puppy knowing their $50 are getting them one heck of a decent-looking, long and challenging affair.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
    The cakewalk difficulty, absence of key characters from the book/movie and uneven control schemes (turn-based battles geared toward melee combat) overwhelm one’s gaming senses more than the detailed visuals (character animations are off though) and stellar audio.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Downhill Domination
    It's this sense of bike duty and absurd self-imposed goofiness (the game has a sunny and lighthearted side to complement its brutish exterior) that ultimately make this game the perfect '7.'
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Zone of the Enders
    When it clicks it's such a magnificent marriage of concept and execution (particularly the control) that we wish everything in it had been as well thought and designed as the portions which were given more attention (like the graphics).
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Rumble Racing
    The car sounds are just a bit bland with hardly any exciting over the top effects. The announcer is quite a smartass but not really in a funny way.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Street Racing Syndicate
    It’s not the worst BGM I’ve heard in a racing game but I’ve certainly heard better music from little cartridges for portable videogame systems (“Checkered Flag” for the Atari Lynx anyone?).
    • 30 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction
    The "Power Stone" style of fighting isn't done justice by this 32-bit engine, which isn't fast-enough or polished-enough to elevate it past mediocrity.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ring of Red
    One of the best action strategy games I have ever played.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends
    Predictably competent.
    • PSX Nation
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    BloodRayne 2
    Everything the original should have been two years ago but wasn’t: intense, gritty, ultra-violent, stylish and a lot of fun to play through... ONCE!
    • 47 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian
    A pleasant surprise that is faithful to the movie without compromising the game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NFL Blitz 20-02
    Another new addition is icon passing. This actually works really well, especially for those who are more advanced gamers.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    X-Men: Next Dimension
    A solid fighter that just can't quite climb up to what "Tekken" and "VF" have offered.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    NBA Live 2003
    Live 2003’s identity crisis and average-at-best graphics are inexcusable. It belongs next to “ShootOut 2003” in the rental bin while “NBA 2K3” spins happily ever after.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Drakan: The Ancients' Gates
    The original PC version's RPG trappings have been watered down, effectively diminishing strategy and story-telling in favor of lengthy fetch quests and mucho butt-kicking action.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    World Tour Soccer 2002
    Those who desire the more strict interpretation of European Soccer will find this style more to their liking. Those looking for fast fun gameplay will want to rent first to see if this taste appeals to their tastebuds.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Katamari Damacy
    The visuals are dated but everything else about Katamari Damacy is too wonderfully weird in its simplicity for anyone to explain.
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