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For 584 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 43% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Guitar Hero II
Lowest review score: 13 Crash Boom Bang!
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 330 out of 584
  2. Mixed: 204 out of 584
  3. Negative: 50 out of 584
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Symphonia
    The customization is deep, but not so deep as to be lengthy, and the game itself looks crisp and well-polished.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Katamari Damacy
    It's safe to say you've never played anything quite like this one. Easily one of the coolest, weirdest and most original games of the year.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar
    Despite its literary background, “Shadows of Angmar” doesn’t rewrite the rules for massively multiplayer online games and instead sticks to the same safe, proven formula. It does, however, deliver a rich world that stays mostly true to Tolkien’s vision. [Associated Press]
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
    Absolutely worth the purchase for old and new fans alike. There’s no reason why someone looking for a third person tactical shooter should opt for the original game (unless they’re looking to save a bit of cash), and fans of the first GRAW will find all the same modes, but with more customization options and ramped up clan support.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
    The darker and more serious tone won't appeal to everyone, but beneath it is the same great strategy game experience that's made the venerable Advance Wars series such a gem.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
    The controls on the PS3 Sixaxis controller work extremely well.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
    It has slick visuals and a more-than-memorable soundtrack. It’s too bad the whole dual-player thing wasn’t played up a bit more but it’s still an enjoyable title that’s worth a buy.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 2005
    While there are lots of competitors, there quite simply just isn't another football game that stands up to the standard Madden sets. If you love the NFL, you'll love Madden 2005.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon Pearl Version
    While naysayers can decry the repetition, the strength of the handheld series continues to be that nobody will whip through the games in few weeks. Diamond’ or ‘Pearl’ are worthwhile investments because they represent months and months of gameplay.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent
    Double Agent's level design and scenarios will keep you on your toes while blowing your mind at the same time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive 4
    The prettiest fighting franchise out there has grown some brains, upping the skill ante but also bringing a ton of online play modes and unlockable goodies to the table.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fable
    Much of what was supposed to make Fable innovative was ultimately cut out, but what's left still looks incredible and is amazingly fun to play.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Paper Mario
    Blending classic platform game elements with a humourous storyline and a cool dimension-flipping gimmick makes this one of the most satisfying Mario games in years.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Super Mario 64 DS
    If not for some small issues with the control, it would have been a great expansion on the original, and deserving of the same accolades the original had.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Rising
    A lot deeper and a lot tougher than it seems at first glance, Dead Rising is an old-school game posing as next-gen zombie slayathon. It can be frustrating as hell, but like the swarms of undead who don't know any better, you'll keep coming back for more.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime: Hunters
    A great achievement for the DS that should be worth the wait for fans of the series and those dying for a fully-fleshed out FPS with online capabilities on the dual screen system.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
    The action is exciting and varied, the puzzles are challenging yet rarely frustrating and the environments are simply gorgeous.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
    Achieves something many role-playing strategy games fail at. It provides a fantastically involving adventure strategy for those who live and breath RPG, but also allows those who just want the strategy to ignore the wrapping paper and get straight to the gift.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pokemon Diamond Version
    While naysayers can decry the repetition, the strength of the handheld series continues to be that nobody will whip through the games in few weeks. Diamond’ or ‘Pearl’ are worthwhile investments because they represent months and months of gameplay.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Thief: Deadly Shadows
    Longtime Thief fans who can overlook the game's handful of flaws will find Deadly Shadows a worthwhile continuation of the series, even though some sacrifices were made to bring it to the PC and Xbox platforms simultaneously.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
    The presentation in MGS: The Twin Snakes is very good because it combines great direction with great graphics, and impressive sound.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fight Night 2004
    The physics are a little clunky at first but ultimately make the game feel a whole lot more natural with a little practice.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Warriors
    A brawler with a deep storyline, based on a cult classic from the '70s? You heard right, suckers. The Warriors is hands down one of the coolest action games of the year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
    As a huge fan of standard FPS games, I was a little put-off at first by my personal lack of effectiveness in the game, though I can appreciate the added tactical depth provided by the control of two fire teams.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fight Night 2004
    The career mode is enhanced, giving gamers the ability to not only design their boxer down to the size of his nose and colour of his shoes, but take their virtual pugilist through a training regimen while choosing their bouts with higher-ranked opponents.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
    Don't get me wrong; it's nice when the PSP gets a little star-power, but what could have been a full-fledged performance feels more like a cameo. Nevertheless, R&C:SM's mix of platforming action, entertaining cast and an abundance of mini-games makes it an honorable addition to the series.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Mario Golf: Advance Tour
    The music will put you in the mood to hit that hole-in-one, and a taunting system that's customizable will be sure to annoy the heck out of your friends when you play multiplayer.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Movies
    While film aficionados will get more out of it than your regular Joe who will pay full price to see anything starring Rob Schneider, The Movies is for anyone who not only think they can make movies better than Hollywood, they know they can.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Mercenaries
    Creativity can be one of the deadliest weapons in your arsenal in this free-form third-person shooter. Playing with toy soldiers was never this fun.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Viva Pinata
    Vibrant and charming, Viva Pinata is family friendly fun that engages a child's imagination with its ever evolving gameplay. The more kids play, the more they will be drawn into Viva’s virtual world. Parents be warned though. Keep those ear plugs handy. The migraine-inducing theme song is enough to have you reaching for that bottle of Tequila.
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