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For 6,708 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 61% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 33% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 99 Pac-Man Championship Edition DX
Lowest review score: 10 Navy SEALs: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,877 out of 6708
  2. Mixed: 2,421 out of 6708
  3. Negative: 410 out of 6708
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Age of Empires III
    The new additions do much to add new depths of strategy.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Rome: Total War
    As a total game experience, it is enchanting, and sometimes even astounding, if you have a machine that can handle it well.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Shadow Hearts: Covenant
    It just works; it combines a challenging combat system with likeable characters and a unique setting to create a truly excellent game. Covenant is easily a contender for the title of best RPG on the PS2.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Project Gotham Racing 4
    The selection of cars and motorcycles is incredibly fun, the graphics are self-evidently gorgeous and the array of gameplay options are both staggering and compelling. It is very rare that a game this polished and well-designed is made in any genre, and Project Gotham Racing 4 demands your attention regardless of your skill level or taste in gaming. There is literally something in this game for everyone.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
    Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain is a phenomenal game. It is a credit to its quality that some rather substantial flaws do little to drag down the game, and even with them, it's destined to be remembered as one of the best titles this year.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The Orange Box
    The once-great are still very good, and the newer titles continue pushing the envelope in terms of quality, narrative and how much you can do within a given genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    AudioSurf
    The game is simple, it is good, it includes the Orange Box soundtrack, and it's a 10-dollar title that will outlast many 50-dollar games. No more words are necessary; only action is needed.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The Last of Us
    The Last of Us is a must-play title for any PS3 owner who's not squeamish about violence and depressing subject matter. It has flaws, but they don't detract from the overall experience, and at worst, the game could use a little more interaction.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Red Faction: Guerrilla
    Red Faction: Guerrilla may not have the name recognition of Halo or Call of Duty, but it has enough depth of play to hold its own against any contenders.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor is easily one of the best strategy-RPGs on the Nintendo DS and may even be one of the better strategy RPGs ever made.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
    The Shin Megami Tensei series has proven itself as one of the most consistently well-made RPG franchises in recent memory, and SMT: Strange Journey is no exception. There are few dungeon exploration games that are as solidly well put-together and interesting.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The Movies
    A title that is only limited by two factors, your imagination and the ability of the title to match it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Eye of the Temple
    Eye of the Temple is a rare VR gem that caught me by surprise. Its natural and immersive room-scale movement system, rewarding puzzle sections, and overall scale are excellent. If you own a VR headset and have enough room to play, Eye of the Temple successfully proves the potential of VR.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Patapon 2
    While there are a couple of small blemishes, Patapon 2 manages to shine in a glorious way. The original game was a triumph, showcasing the fact that we haven't run out of good ideas yet, and the sequel continues to drive the franchise in the right direction.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
    Almost every addition to The Journey makes it a superior experience to the original Persona 3 , and the addition of The Answer increases that value.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Marvel's Spider-Man
    Marvel's Spider-Man does what a lot of good art does, which is examine techniques and concepts that work well, and then blend and refine them to create something unique to itself and possibly greater. I've made this point before: Art and artists have built on and inspired each other since the beginning of time. So yes, I've heard and seen the Spidey/Arkham hot takes, and I ended up not caring at all because at no point did I forget I was playing a Spider-Man experience. I was too busy swinging around in Manhattan, with buildings whipping by as I tailed a police pursuit, thinking about how right it all felt.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The World Ends with You
    The World Ends with You is a game that every RPG fan who owns a DS needs to have.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet 2
    LBP 2's true worth won't become apparent for many months yet, but even if you pick it up today, the addictive level creation tools and endless amount of developer- and player-created levels make the game well worth your money.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Resistance 2
    When taken as a whole, Resistance2 comes exceptionally close to attaining gaming perfection. Only minor graphical shortcomings and a weak story hold back this title from an even higher score.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Bionic Commando: Rearmed
    Bionic Commando Rearmed is easily a strong enough title to go for $30 on the PSP, and it's definitely a worthy PlayStation Network/Live Arcade title at $10. The graphics overhaul, improved boss battles, hacking mini-game, new weapons and bionic arm abilities, multiplayer support and additional content will provide immense replay value.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XVI
    Final Fantasy XVI is by no means a perfect game, but it is an exceptionally good one. The engaging plot, beautiful visuals, and enjoyable gameplay all combine to create something that feels special. It can occasionally be a little long for its own good, and the combat system is slow to get going, but once it hits all the right marks, it knocks them out of the park. I left Final Fantasy XV disappointed by how unfinished it felt, but Final Fantasy XVI is a true rarity these days: a fully finished game that is satisfying from start to finish.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country Returns
    Donkey Kong Country Returns is undeniable proof that Retro's prowess isn't limited to sci-fi first-person shooters.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
    EA Canada has done a stellar job in taking the Bond license and creating an experience that is right up there with watching the multi-million dollar budget movies.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Bionic Commando: Rearmed
    Bionic Commando Rearmed is easily a strong enough title to go for $30 on the PSP, and it's definitely a worthy PlayStation Network/Live Arcade title at $10. The graphics overhaul, improved boss battles, hacking mini-game, new weapons and bionic arm abilities, multiplayer support and additional content will provide immense replay value.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
    Just like saying you wouldn't date Cindy Crawford because of her mole, refusing to play Crisis Core based on these small issues amounts to simply being overly nitpicky.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Carol Vorderman's Sudoku
    Overall, I would recommend Carol Vorderman's Sudoku without a moment's hesitation to any PSP owner who likes, is interested in or would like to know about Sudoku. The transportation of this puzzle genre to a handheld system borders on flawless, and experienced players will really appreciate the depth of the options that are presented.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The Sims 3 Supernatural
    All in all, Supernatural may be my favorite expansion so far for The Sims 3. It gives enough options so that you really try something new, though it does border on having too many options. While it doesn't add as many new gameplay mechanics as some other expansions, the additions are interesting and well crafted. No two people look for the same thing out of The Sims, but for me, if you're only going to buy one Sims 3 expansion, it should be this one.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
    The quality is further reflected in the silky-smooth online play and detailed options that let you choose how much updating you want.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    NCAA Football 09
    The series' best effort in years.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Persona 5 Royal
    Persona 5 Royal does what it set out to do: Make Persona 5 a better and more rounded experience with more content. It mitigates a lot of the minor flaws but doesn't get all of them right. For the story, there are plenty of unskippable or slow areas with extensive hand-holding. Royal is an even easier experience than P5, including the Platinum Trophy, which is probably one of the easiest ones I've achieved to date. Those minor gripes aside, it's still an incredibly mesmerizing game that sucks you in and immerses you in an all-around great experience. I'm not sure I'm OK with the $60 price, though. A paid update to the original game would've been the better move here. With that being said, if you love Persona 5, you'll love P5 Royal. If you haven't played it yet, what are you waiting for?
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