The Sydney Morning Herald's Scores

  • Games
For 862 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 31% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 65% 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 Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Lowest review score: 20 Army Men: Sarge's War
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 58 out of 862
862 game reviews
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This time the AI is a harder nut to crack, requiring more thoughtful passing to open up your opponent before you strike. So long as you're thinking like a footballer, you're going to score goals.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The branching track system is brilliantly designed to challenge and thrill in equal measure. Giddy car handling enables skilled drivers to power-slide gracefully around corners at ridiculous speed.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The branching track system is brilliantly designed to challenge and thrill in equal measure. Giddy car handling enables skilled drivers to power-slide gracefully around corners at ridiculous speed.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A solid and entertaining game with exciting dogfighting action and many planes, but offers very minor changes to its predecessors.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The branching track system is brilliantly designed to challenge and thrill in equal measure. Giddy car handling enables skilled drivers to power-slide gracefully around corners at ridiculous speed.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Those with a sadistic streak will enjoy hurling cars, gobbling victims and belching. But players will quickly tire of the repetitive button bashing required to raze buildings and swat hapless enemies.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A fun football simulation for newcomers and the best FIFA of recent years. Even so, competitor "Pro Evolution" still has the virtual World Cup firmly in its grasp.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A fun football simulation for newcomers and the best FIFA of recent years. Even so, competitor "Pro Evolution" still has the virtual World Cup firmly in its grasp.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A fun football simulation for newcomers and the best FIFA of recent years. Even so, competitor "Pro Evolution" still has the virtual World Cup firmly in its grasp.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A fun football simulation for newcomers and the best FIFA of recent years. Even so, competitor "Pro Evolution" still has the virtual World Cup firmly in its grasp.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A fun football simulation for newcomers and the best FIFA of recent years. Even so, competitor "Pro Evolution" still has the virtual World Cup firmly in its grasp.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The biggest concern is that the game's conclusion leaves many unsatisfying loose ends.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A simple idea brilliantly executed. Perfect for newcomers to gaming.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The best new addition is a magnetic grappling device that allows Lara to move faraway items and swing across chasms. Puzzles are beautifully integrated into the environment and frustration rare.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The best new addition is a magnetic grappling device that allows Lara to move faraway items and swing across chasms. Puzzles are beautifully integrated into the environment and frustration rare.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The best new addition is a magnetic grappling device that allows Lara to move faraway items and swing across chasms. Puzzles are beautifully integrated into the environment and frustration rare.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Any golfer will be able to pick up and play in seconds, and the sensation of playing real golf is astonishing. Pity the software simulation is so drab.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Any golfer will be able to pick up and play in seconds, and the sensation of playing real golf is astonishing. Pity the software simulation is so drab.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    An uninspired shift to first-person saps this Commandos instalment of that special strategic touch.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    An uninspired shift to first-person saps this Commandos instalment of that special strategic touch.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    An uninspired shift to first-person saps this Commandos instalment of that special strategic touch.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though it's not without its faults, this is still an ace tennis simulation.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A superior sequel worth the wait. It's another huge, memorable and magical adventure.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The strategy play can sometimes feel mechanical, but budding tacticians will undoubtedly love it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The strategy play can sometimes feel mechanical, but budding tacticians will undoubtedly love it.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The classification warns of mild fantasy violence, which sums up the game nicely.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The only thing blazing will be the tail section of your plane and your fragile patience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The strategy play can sometimes feel mechanical, but budding tacticians will undoubtedly love it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The only thing blazing will be the tail section of your plane and your fragile patience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The only thing blazing will be the tail section of your plane and your fragile patience.

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