Gaming Maxx's Scores

  • Games
For 188 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 68% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 25% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 9.5 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 82
Highest review score:
Critic Score 100
Lowest review score:
Critic Score 16
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 6 out of 188
188 game reviews
    • Metascore: 93
    • Critic Score 92
    With a standout graphical look to it, and the great traditional RPG style, Paper Mario is certainly one of the best RPG games out there.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 95
    Camera angles at its best. There is no need to control the camera angle if it's already position in the best possible matter – which seems to be how the camera works all the time. This is perfection at work.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 95
    This 3D polygon world is absolutely astounding.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 100
    From the second you put this game in; you will not want to stop playing. It might consume your life until you finish it, or until you get stuck that you can't deal with the stress anymore.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 97
    Overall, a very fun game to play, though a warning goes out to anyone who can get frustrated with games, as this game's difficulty can really frustrate and anger you at times as it had me.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 93
    Great RPG and certainly the best one on the PS2 currently, however, I feel it isn't as great as past FF's have been due to its lack of freedom.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 83
    The one drawback in my opinion would be the replay value, as many people would find it pointless to replay the entire game just for a few secrets, since the story is the main reason to play a game like this.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 70
    The missions are too short, the controls too slow, the graphics too dated, the characters too dull.
    • Metascore: 92
    • Critic Score 99
    It absolutely is the best looking, sounding, and playing N64 game. It should not be missed.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 97
    The music almost has a Mario-like atmosphere to it although with some weird Japanese sound to it, which is great to hear while playing a platformer.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 98
    If you ever thought you'd see a fun Tennis game, this is certainly it, and probably one of the most fun games in any genre.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 87
    A highly enjoyable game, however everyone's tastes differ, and many people may be turned off by the puzzle solving and want more action.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 85
    ICO
    Though the shortness of a game may sound like a flaw, it’s really not. In ICO’s case, a longer length would have made the game quite tiresome as puzzle solving & pulling the girl from he pits of hell could tend to get a bit repetitive.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 80
    If you're starved for a platformer you'll find plenty to do here, but personally, I'm content to let the apes run free. For now.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 95
    The best graphical looking game of 2001.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 98
    Though some view this as just Banjo-Kazooie with some minor improvements, take it from me, it is far from that. Definitely a candidate that is well deserving of being this years "Game of the Year".
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 95
    With awesome graphics, dead-on voice acting, an ingenious battle system, and a strong story plot, you would be crazy to pass this game up.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 89
    Edges out "Red Faction 2" just by a hair. "Red Faction"'s single player mode is much more intense but lacks the cooperative campaign mode that Timesplitters 2 did.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 76
    It's got the greatest rally driver endorsing it, all the cars, absolutely jaw-dropping graphics, realistic handling... but somehow, it just DOESN'T QUITE make it.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 86
    Simply a great game.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 88
    If I had to compare, I would say it is Need for Speed with better graphics, faster frame rates, better shortcuts, minus the cop’s pursuit, but equals the same fun.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 94
    The most realistic and best hockey game you’ll find on the market anywhere.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 88
    Improves upon NBA 2k2 in almost every single way.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 96
    The lastability of this game is endless. Because this game is so much fun, plus is online, you can be playing this for years to come.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 91
    An amazing game, which is much better than its predecessors on the PC.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 97
    It's chocked full of speed and action throughout that should satisfy almost any Sonic fan.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 98
    Definitely not for fans of simulation Basketball games, but then again, this game is so much fan, it may be.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 93
    Graphically, R4 outshines almost all the other racing games, with impressive lighting effects, a very high frame rate, and no visible slowdown at all.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 97
    With a small drawback if you're coming to this game for the music, it is the best cycle game out there, not to mention one of the best N64 racers there is.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 91
    The best cart racing game that can be found on the Playstation, and possibly the current best on any system.