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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. Positive: 403 out of 862
  2. Mixed: 401 out of 862
  3. Negative: 58 out of 862
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I Am Setsuna
    The relaxed, largely goal-free nature of the game has the potential to wear thin, but personally I found the controls fun enough, the environments and music beautiful enough, the various animals smile-inducing enough that even after the three hours it took to reach the end I was happy to dive back in, ready to search for more clues and uncover what it was all about.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SingStar Legends
    There's not a dud song in Legends, so this is easily the most consistent SingStar game so far, even if it might be geared a little more to thirtysomethings.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    B-Boy
    It's stylish and entertaining to watch, but this boy just ain't got no rhythm.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party
    The simple nature of the games is a double-edged sword. Anyone can play, but the lack of depth means there may not be any lasting appeal.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Hot Shots Tennis
    Even amateur sports lovers will find it hard to fall for this slice of lightweight tennis action.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Infernal
    You'll have to be bad to be good but Infernal is sometimes so bad it's difficult to see what good can come of it.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 3
    The biggest annoyance is an erratic camera, which never reliably displays the best view of the action and requires constant adjustment.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Spider-Man 3
    The biggest annoyance is an erratic camera, which never reliably displays the best view of the action and requires constant adjustment.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Ancient Wars: Sparta
    There's no option to edit the keyboard layout; the way your soldiers navigate the terrain can be erratic; tight map designs feel tactically restrictive; building armies is a slow process; and the overall presentation is extremely rough around the edges, including clumsy dialogue and grainy cut-scenes. "Total War" or "Supreme Commander" are better options.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer
    Spectacular sequences include bombing foes as an eagle and battling in the midst of a buffalo stampede. Some tasks feel like players are being asked to jump through arbitrary hoops, but it is the occasionally wayward camera that will cause the most grumbles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
    Few strategy games are more accessible. Players of any ability will find the interface simple to navigate and advisors constantly remind you of mission objectives.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Brian Lara International Cricket 2007
    It's great that fielding is interactive but you'll become frustrated with how often the wicketkeeper drops simple catches because your timing is marginally off.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
    Patient players looking for a unique experience ultimately will be rewarded by this atmospheric and ambitious shooter.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Virtua Tennis 3
    Without a doubt, the best tennis game you can get your hands on at the moment. If only it came with a set of sweat bands.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
    So addictive it should come with a warning sticker on the box.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
    So addictive it should come with a warning sticker on the box.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Kororinpa: Marble Mania
    It feels much more suited to a low-priced download such as Xbox Live Arcade's "Marble Blast Ultra" rather than a $79 [AU] release.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    TMNT
    It was radioactive ooze that spawned the Turtles, but it's your brain that will turn to ooze trying to get some decent entertainment out of this sludgy beat 'em up.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    TMNT
    It was radioactive ooze that spawned the Turtles, but it's your brain that will turn to ooze trying to get some decent entertainment out of this sludgy beat 'em up.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    TMNT
    It was radioactive ooze that spawned the Turtles, but it's your brain that will turn to ooze trying to get some decent entertainment out of this sludgy beat 'em up.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    TMNT
    It was radioactive ooze that spawned the Turtles, but it's your brain that will turn to ooze trying to get some decent entertainment out of this sludgy beat 'em up.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    God of War II
    Few games are as successful as God of War II in making a player feel like an invincible warrior. This is an absolutely thrilling adventure and a clash of the titans you are unlikely to forget soon.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Roads to Victory
    Bizarre glitches tend to mar the experience at times, such as all the architecture vanishing in a blur or suddenly finding yourself stuck on the corner of an object for no obvious reason. Some missions also tend to have the odd bottleneck where you find yourself getting killed remarkably easily.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Spectrobes
    Not what you might expect from Disney, Spectrobes is initially refreshing but quickly becomes dull.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
    Spectacular visuals, ruthless opposition and gritty, tactical gunplay make this intense entertainment for solo soldiers and a hoot to play online with friends.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Wario: Master of Disguise
    Apart from being tediously simple and lacking variety, the challenges have absolutely no tension, because failure just means you have to try again.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Formula One Championship Edition
    Fortunately, if you are an F1 purist, you will discover a comprehensive and challenging simulation that offers long-term appeal.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    SSX Blur
    Patient players, prepared to persevere will be happy with Blur, but those expecting the same level of intuitiveness and accessibility as other Wii or SSX games are likely to be very frustrated.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Virtua Fighter 5
    Fantastic animation, incredible art design and an intensely challenging fighting system ensure Virtua Fighter 5 is a game PS3 owners will be proud of for months to come.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sonic and the Secret Rings
    A few dozen mediocre party games let up to four friends compete in unimaginative tasks such as paddling boats or shooting balloons but add little depth to the package.
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