Games With Perfect Scores from IGN, GameSpot, EGM, Edge OR Famitsu

Personal list that I might use for How Long to Beat's Gaming Challenge if they use it, but even aside from that I am curious and decided to put this list together. Notes will mention which of the five publications gave it a perfect score. List is valid up to December 14th, 2023.

I tried to get a link to as many of these reviews as possible, however some I could not get due to deletion or website issues. The Famitsu reviews also frequently felt impossible to find, especially in english: If anyone can find them then let me know. Similarly if I missed anything, let me know and I'll add it!

Games were roughly ordered based on how many perfect scores they had. A quick cheat sheet:

All Five: Ocarina of Time

Four: Grand Theft Auto IV -> Tears of the Kingdom

Three: Super Mario Galaxy 2 -> Skyward Sword

Two: Resident Evil 4 Remake -> Death Stranding

One: Everything Pokemon Red and beyond.

157 Games

Tornado Mania!
Tornado Mania!
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/12/09/tornado-mania-review)
Joust
Joust
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/joust-3)
Checkered Flag
Checkered Flag
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/checkered-flag)
Exile
Exile
Edge (Retroactive: 2002 Retro Special)
Magical Tetris Challenge
Magical Tetris Challenge
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/29/magical-tetris-challenge)
Into the Breach: Advanced Edition
GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/into-the-breach-advanced-edition-review-a-mechanized-masterpiece/1900-6416865/)
Drop7
Drop7
Edge (Retroactive: https://web.archive.org/web/20130920234052/http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-ten-amendments-we-crown-seven-games-from-the-last-20-years-of-edge-with-a-retrospective-10/#null)
Elite
Elite
Edge (Retroactive: 2002 Retro Special)
Gears of War 3: Raam's Shadow
Gears of War 3: Raam's Shadow
EGM (Review not available on their website)
Dragon Warrior III
Dragon Warrior III
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/07/20/dragon-warrior-iii)
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/05/06/metal-gear-solid-4)
SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium
SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/01/05/snk-vs-capcom-match-of-the-millennium-2)
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
EGM (https://egmnow.com/pocky-rocky-reshrined-review/)
Infinity Blade II
Infinity Blade II
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/11/30/infinity-blade-2-review)
Mario Golf
Mario Golf
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/10/06/mario-golf-2)
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/dead-cells-return-to-castlevania-dlc-review)
Shovel Knight Dig
Shovel Knight Dig
EGM (https://egmnow.com/shovel-knight-dig-review/)
Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX
Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/11/30/pac-man-championship-edition-dx-review)
Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/12/08/sonic-pocket-adventure)
Project Warlock
Project Warlock
EGM (https://egmnow.com/project-warlock-review/)
Hell Let Loose
Hell Let Loose
EGM (https://egmnow.com/hell-let-loose-console-version-review-in-progress/)
Dwarf Fortress
Dwarf Fortress
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/dwarf-fortress-review)
428: Shibuya Scramble
428: Shibuya Scramble
Famitsu
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-flight-simulator-review)
Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV
Edge (Retroactive: https://web.archive.org/web/20130920234052/http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-ten-amendments-we-crown-seven-games-from-the-last-20-years-of-edge-with-a-retrospective-10/#null)
Monster Hunter Tri
Monster Hunter Tri
Famitsu
Dreams
Dreams
Edge (Issue 344)
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
EGM (Sept 2001, p.142)
TowerFall Ascension
TowerFall Ascension
EGM (https://egmnow.com/egm-review-towerfall-ascension/)
Rock Band 3
Rock Band 3
Edge (https://web.archive.org/web/20130807231536/http://www.edge-online.com/review/rock-band-3-review/)
Vagrant Story
Vagrant Story
Famitsu
Yakuza 5
Yakuza 5
Famitsu
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
Famitsu
Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo
Edge (https://web.archive.org/web/20130621061844/http://www.edge-online.com/review/gran-turismo-review/)
Gran Turismo 2
Gran Turismo 2
EGM
SoulCalibur
SoulCalibur
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/09/21/soul-calibur)

GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/soul-calibur-review/1900-2540664/)

Famitsu
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
EGM (https://egmnow.com/clubhouse-games-51-worldwide-classics-review/)
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/22/super-mario-bros-deluxe)
Immortality
Immortality
Edge (Issue 375)
Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/crusader-kings-3-review)
Divinity: Original Sin II
Divinity: Original Sin II
GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/divinity-original-sin-2-review/1900-6416769/)
Chrono Cross
Chrono Cross
GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/chrono-cross-review/1900-2545933/)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Famitsu
Advance Wars
Advance Wars
Edge (Retroactive: https://web.archive.org/web/20130920234052/http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-ten-amendments-we-crown-seven-games-from-the-last-20-years-of-edge-with-a-retrospective-10/#null)
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/spelunky-2-review)
Pentiment
Pentiment
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/pentiment-review)

EGM (https://egmnow.com/pentiment-review/)
The Orange Box
The Orange Box
Edge (https://web.archive.org/web/20130612025411/http://www.edge-online.com/review/orange-box-review/)
Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042
EGM (https://egmnow.com/battlefield-2042-review/)
New Pokémon Snap
New Pokémon Snap
EGM (https://egmnow.com/new-pokemon-snap-review/)
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Famitsu
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Famitsu
Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/half-life-alyx-review)
A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiem
EGM (https://egmnow.com/a-plague-tale-requiem-review/)
NEO: The World Ends with You
NEO: The World Ends with You
EGM (https://egmnow.com/neo-the-world-ends-with-you-review/)
Nintendogs: Labrador & Friends
Nintendogs: Labrador & Friends
Famitsu (ALL original Nintendogs versions)
Titanfall
Titanfall
EGM (https://egmnow.com/egm-review-titanfall/)
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-review-the-songbird-sings/1900-6418116/)
Final Fantasy XII
Final Fantasy XII
Famitsu
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/05/14/legend-of-zelda-oracle-of-ages)
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/27/red-dead-redemption-undead-nightmare-review)
Carrion
Carrion
EGM (https://egmnow.com/carrion-review/)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/tony-hawks-pro-skater-3-review/1900-2820972/)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/05/14/legend-of-zelda-oracle-of-seasons)
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/09/17/legend-of-zelda-links-awakening-dx-review)
Alan Wake II
Alan Wake II
GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/alan-wake-2-review-a-miracle-illuminated/1900-6418143/)
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Famitsu
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4
Edge (Retroactive: https://web.archive.org/web/20130920234052/http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-ten-amendments-we-crown-seven-games-from-the-last-20-years-of-edge-with-a-retrospective-10/#null)
Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6
Famitsu
Hitman 3
Hitman 3
EGM (https://egmnow.com/hitman-3-review/)
The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Part I
EGM (https://egmnow.com/the-last-of-us-part-i-review/)
GoldenEye 007
GoldenEye 007
Edge (Retroactive: https://web.archive.org/web/20130920234052/http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-ten-amendments-we-crown-seven-games-from-the-last-20-years-of-edge-with-a-retrospective-10/#null)
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 2
EGM (Dec 2008, p.78)
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
EGM (https://egmnow.com/egm-review-far-cry-3-blood-dragon/)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
EGM (https://egmnow.com/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-review/)
Pokémon Silver Version
Pokémon Silver Version
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/17/pokemon-silver)
Persona 4
Persona 4
EGM (Jan 2009, p.88)
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Famitsu
Dead Space
Dead Space
EGM (https://egmnow.com/dead-space-review/)
Pokémon Gold Version
Pokémon Gold Version
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/17/pokemon-gold)
Demon's Souls
Demon's Souls
EGM (https://egmnow.com/demons-souls-review/)
Bayonetta 2
Bayonetta 2
GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bayonetta-2-review/1900-6415911/)

Edge (Issue 272)
The Witness
The Witness
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/01/25/the-witness-review)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
EGM (https://egmnow.com/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-review/)
Pokémon Blue Version
Pokémon Blue Version
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/06/24/pokemon-blue)
Deathloop
Deathloop
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/deathloop-review)

GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/deathloop-review-all-you-need-is-kill/1900-6417729/)

EGM (https://egmnow.com/deathloop-review/)
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/forza-horizon-5-review)
LittleBigPlanet
LittleBigPlanet
Edge (https://web.archive.org/web/20130607073033/http://www.edge-online.com/review/littlebigplanet-edge-verdict/)

EGM (Dec 2008, p.72)
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime
EGM [Jan 2003, p.184]
Rayman Origins
Rayman Origins
EGM (Review not available on their website)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
EGM (Jan 2007, p.56)
Astro's Playroom
Astro's Playroom
EGM (https://egmnow.com/astros-playroom-review/)
The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds
EGM (https://egmnow.com/the-outer-worlds-review/)
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/12/metal-gear-solid-4-guns-of-the-patriots-review)

GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-gear-solid-4-guns-of-the-patriots-review/1900-6192543/)

Famitsu
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/11/11/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-review)

Edge - https://web.archive.org/web/20131008192540/http://www.edge-online.com/review/legend-zelda-skyward-sword-review/

Famitsu
Persona 3 FES
Persona 3 FES
EGM (June 2008, p.86)
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/10/20/pokemon-yellow-special-pikachu-edition)
Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger
Wii Virtual Console

IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/25/chrono-trigger-review)
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/disco-elysium-the-final-cut-review)

GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/disco-elysium-the-final-cut-review-pure-dynamite/1900-6417354/)
Pokémon Red Version
Pokémon Red Version
IGN (https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/06/24/pokemon-red)
Halo 2
Halo 2
EGM (https://web.archive.org/web/20060207144535/http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=2005815&did=2)

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