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For 1,814 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 72% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 21% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 99 Elden Ring
Lowest review score: 25 Arcania: The Complete Tale
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,359 out of 1814
  2. Mixed: 432 out of 1814
  3. Negative: 23 out of 1814
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Growlanser Generations
    Working Designs did an excellent job of localizing the game, not only providing a quality translation, good voice acting, and an informative full color manual, but also adding new options like the ability to mute out individual characters’ battle cries if they get too annoying and the ability to use the L & R buttons as shortcut keys in battle for quicker gameplay.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
    Simple, old school fun. Neither game is horribly complex, nor are they the epitome of handheld roleplaying. What this compilation is, however, is what gamers wanted back in 2003: Final Fantasy Origins to be portable.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    World of Warcraft
    With fantastic art direction, technical stability, a compelling storytelling, addictive and enjoyable gameplay – we have the recipe for success.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
    Bloodlines manages to deliver an enjoyable RPG experience, while at the same time providing high-quality visuals, excellent audio, and a truly fantastic story. If it hadn't been for the bugs, this game would have been one of my favorite RPGs of all time.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
    It's very unfortunate that everything in Baten Kaitos did not come together to create a truly great gaming experience. The shallow battle system becomes boring quickly, and the voice acting's poor quality drops the game to a simply average level.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    EverQuest II
    EverQuest II does not make a profound mark on MMORPG titles that its predecessor did. However, this doesn't mean it's by any means a bad MMORPG; it's just not innovative.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age
    It is a good RPG for the casual gamer and maybe for the Lord of the Rings modern-media fan, but anyone who seriously enjoyed, say, "Xenogears" will have an incredibly difficult time enjoying this little scrap of meat. It's pretty, it sounds nice, and it has all the trappings of a Lord of the Rings product, but it ultimately lacks substance.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
    A rare title that manages to do most everything right. Gamers who have been craving a dark, mature RPG experience will find satiation this fall when Nocturne is released stateside. [JPN Import]
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Shadow Hearts: Covenant
    It's been a long time since I've played an RPG this engrossing in terms of story and yet was still fun to play after 35+ hours. Shadow Hearts: Covenant is one of those rare games that you simply don't want to end.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    X-Men Legends
    Although it's certainly not genre busting in any way, it provides Action-RPG fans something better to play than the subpar "Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel." Anyone who is a fan of either the X-Men or Action-RPGs will find a fun, 15-hour game with X-Men Legends.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    X-Men Legends
    Although it's certainly not genre busting in any way, it provides Action-RPG fans something better to play than the subpar "Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel." Anyone who is a fan of either the X-Men or Action-RPGs will find a fun, 15-hour game with X-Men Legends.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Fable
    By far the largest issue Fable has is its length. Completing at least 50% of the sidequests, marrying, slaughtering an entire village, and buying three houses, I still only ended the game at slightly over eight hours.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon FireRed Version
    FireRed and LeafGreen should appeal to those who wish to relive the original Red/Blue experience with updated graphics and conveniences.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Pokemon LeafGreen Version
    FireRed and LeafGreen should appeal to those who wish to relive the original Red/Blue experience with updated graphics and conveniences.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
    If the phenomenal storyline, eye-popping CG cinemas and soulful orchestration weren't enough, the plethora of gameplay nuances and player diversions are sure to make the most jaded gamer giggle like a school girl.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Phantom Brave
    On one hand the game is lovingly crafted with a superb amount of customization and options available. On the other hand, the insurmountable quantity of tasks that can be performed are so incredibly daunting that the number of people who would actually enjoy the game is very limited.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Aura: Fate of the Ages
    Aura: Fate of the Ages promises many things, yet fails to deliver on almost all of them.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
    What's disappointing is that the game still remains a one or two player experience, despite that the Xbox sports four controller ports.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Arx Fatalis
    Doesn't do much of anything RPG fans haven't seen countless times before-but it does everything we've seen time and again well.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
    RPG fans who liked the open-ended gameplay and freedom of the first game will want to take a return trip-the two expansions with over 100 hours of new adventures coupled with the $30 price tag make this game one of the steals of the year.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Gladius
    Ultimately though, Gladius is an ambitious game that attempts to breathe new life into the genre. It's not entirely successful, but it is the best gladiator game I've played.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dungeons & Dragons Heroes
    Dungeons and Dragons: Heroes may get flack from the hardcore D&D crowd for simply being a "Diablo" clone set in the D&D universe, but it's still hard to deny the simple joy in teaming up with three friends to kick the crap out a Beholder.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
    Environments look absolutely stellar with BioWare's new 3D engine for Knights of the Old Republic.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
    There were moments where I was swept up in its brilliance and the open-ended design. Then there were moments where I was so sick of doing yet another variation of one of the game's three standard fetch quests that I wanted to cry. In the end, the positives outweighed the negatives.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    ICO
    ICO has met and transcended most of my initial expectations: espousing staggering beauty with elegant control in a fantastical world of very human characters. I can only describe the game as a breathtaking voyage, filled with the wonder and majesty of a most regal dream.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Xenogears
    Xenogears is a must for any RPG lover, regardless of your views toward Squaresoft. With its depth and creativity, Xenogears is my choice for RPG of the year.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Riven: The Sequel to Myst
    While it may not be hailed as a classic, genre-defining game, Riven was a very strong sequel, a difficult thing to do considering the widespread popularity of Myst.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A Vampyre Story
    A Vampyre Story is a fantastic graphic adventure that evokes the spirit of those bygone LucasArts adventures while also adding its own unique flavor.
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