Cinescape's Scores

  • Games
For 338 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 68% higher than the average critic
  • 1% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.1 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 31 out of 338
338 game reviews
    • Metascore: 97
    • Critic Score 100
    The graphics are stunning, especially some of the effects on your visor. From steam fogging it and forming condensation, to water running off of it, there are a lot of cool visual effects. The morph ball transition is seamless and gorgeous.
    • Metascore: 97
    • Critic Score 100
    Liberty City looks phenomenal and there's plenty of life and atmosphere that impresses. The different textures, solid framerate and incredible diversity make this one of the most impressive PS2 games yet.
    • Metascore: 96
    • Critic Score 100
    There's quite a bit of value in the title. Tons of subquests, and a second quest after you complete it, but the main run-through is just not as satisfactory as Ocarina's was.
    • Metascore: 96
    • Critic Score 100
    Astoundingly beautiful. From the sunset, to the rain effects, to the guard animation - everything is very well done. There’s dynamic cloth effects, beautiful lighting and most importantly, some incredible textures to round it off. [Grade = A+]
    • Metascore: 95
    • Critic Score 91
    There’s not really a grand innovation to the gameplay, and the concept of seeing how much havoc you can cause hasn’t changed much from the last game.
    • Metascore: 95
    • Critic Score 100
    From the little details on the cars up to the driving physics, everything is dead on. I know a little bit about racing concepts (speed limits? What are those?), and the game executes them with near perfection.
    • Metascore: 95
    • Critic Score 100
    The sheer size-factor of the game is overwhelming.
    • Metascore: 95
    • Critic Score 100
    It brings everything from the Playstation HAWK 2 and crams it onto Nintendo’s portable.
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 100
    The first thing gamers will notice is that the levels are huge, the goals are plentiful, and basically its everything you know and love about Tony Hawk, except bigger.
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 100
    The best football game of the season. Unlike a lot of football games, the changes to this game aren’t just cosmetic. The result is the most realistic football game you can own.
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 100
    While the game might be old - it's still one of the best games ever made. [Grade = A+]
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 100
    The sound is the best part of the game, with all of the fight songs, and one of the best crowds ever.
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 100
    This is the best game to be released this year, even eclipsing "Wind Waker." [Grade = A+]
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 100
    What’s awesome about the gameplay is that you can just pick up a controller and start fighting. Three buttons (block, kick, punch) are all that are needed to master a basic set of moves.
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 91
    One of the best Xbox games out there, unfortunately, by the end it has been repetitive and linear a bit too long.
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 100
    Offers gamers a quality racing title with weapons, and the ability to keep players' attention for years.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    The graphics are beautiful. The back drops are excellent and the character models look great. Color abounds in this eye-candy filled title. I wish some of the animations and moves had been changed up a bit, but what are you going to do?
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    The biggest improvement though comes in the form of the framerate.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    The gameplay is where NFL 2K3 really shines.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    The sound is incredible, though. With some of the best music I've ever heard in a videogame, the game is haunting and chilling in all the right places.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    The best Warcraft game, possibly the best strategy game, released yet.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    As I played through the game there was no slowdown and everything looked crisp and just right.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 91
    My jaw dropped when I saw the Raiders white road jerseys, the shadows and player models and even the animation. This game looks absolutely stunning and is the best looking football game have ever seen.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    Even if you're alone, the sheer amount of options, trophy collecting and hidden characters make this game worth playing again and again. It's easy to learn but incredibly challenging to master and collect all the trophies.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    The game is gorgeous. The CG sequences are absolutely beautiful.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    The sound is phenomenal.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 91
    The defensive improvements and online leagues are a huge step in the right direction.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 91
    With this level of A.I. Allied Assault is no walk in the park.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 100
    Up Your Arsenal may be the best game on the PlayStation 2. This is "Mario 64" level quality folks. If you own a PS2 and don't play this game, I'll come to your house personally with a Sheepinator and remove you from the gaming gene pool.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 100
    From the moment the first cutscene runs, you are totally sucked in. Your heart rate jumps as you walk through the hallways, and no feeling is worse than being out of ammo and wounded… everything about this game sucks you into the role of the characters.