GamingXP's Scores

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For 1,950 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 78% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 16% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.1 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 77
Highest review score: 99 Grand Theft Auto V
Score distribution:
1950 game reviews
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    • 74 Critic Score
    You like pipes and some repetitive gameplay elements? Pipe Madness is for hardcore retro fans as it has not got much of an innovative flair, but 64 levels of puzzle action.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Folks who are looking for a new Crash Bandicoot should be satisfied with Crash: Mind over Mutant. On the whole, the game is made for younger players, but it will also entertain more experienced users for a while.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The wide variety of exercises with different stages provides fun and should help to burn calories.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Inazuma Eleven Strikers is a game with a lot of potential, with a funny multiplayer and the well made art works. Unfortunately, there is no flow and often the gameplay is messy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    I just hoped for more: more variety, more motivation, but less waiting time between the levels. Other than that the game delivers high score-hunting at its best.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Shinobido for PS Vita is like a mixture of Hitman and Metal Gear Solid for Asia fans, who really love dialogue, character development and a thin but broad storyline about a war in a foreign country. But they will have to live with some AI bugs, repetetive level layout, poor controls and a lack of use of PS Vita features. Acquire could have done better.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    If there’s something strange … then it is the fact that there is nearly no story in this game. But fans will still have a good time with the game due to the gameplay that simply entertains.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Although Squaresoft games has developed really good games, this one is the one to be better ignored. The reason to play it longer than a few hours is simply missing, even if there are three playable fractions.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    UFC Personal Trainer is good, both for the occasional workout when you feel like it, and as a true personal training regime with daily workouts that push you to your limits.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Galaga Legions DX is what fans of the genre with a soft spot for tactics have been waiting for.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    I’m disappointed. I thought Dark Void would be a great mix of air and ground action, but there are bugs in it and after a few hours it starts to get boring due to the lame fights. Also the graphics inside buildings aren’t the best.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Knights Contract is a Japanese interpretation of Goethe's Faust in hack'n'slay style. Apart from the funny, twisted story, the game lacks in pretty much every aspect: the boss fights are unfair and the AI is plainly stupid, to name but a few examples. Other games in this genre like Dantes Inferno are both better and cheaper.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Definitely a good addition to a soccer fan's 3DS library, though the long term replay value is cut short by the absence of the online multiplayer present in PC and console versions.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    A brave mix of Egyptian mythology, „Blade Runner“ and „The fifth Element“. Brave, but successful! If you let the atmosphere of the game work, you won’t be disappointed. Sadly, the riddles you have to solve in the game aren’t as good as the rest.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    All in all Fiction Fixers: The Curse of Oz offers a good mix of typical hidden object and adventure gameplay. The story is entertaining, the controls are easy to learn and the followers add a little extra depth.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    A good product through and through. Not expensive, a lot of entertaining and motivating mini games and a kind of humor, which is full of self irony. Download the demo, … you won’t regret it!
    • 66 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Armada 2526 continues the great tradition of space opera games. You will explore the galaxy, conduct research, diplomacy and trade, maneuver mighty star fleets, and fight epic battles.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon offers fast jump ’n’ run-adventure-action, which especially kids will enjoy. Compared to the latest Crash Bandicoot the game seems to be more grown-up and exciting.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Simply put, it is World of Warcraft 2.0. Everything seems to fit in: overhauled graphics, new landscapes, additional quests. Thanks, Blizzard.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The graphics are neat, even matching a PSone game, and it's a Mini, so the overall value is pretty fine. It's your best shot if you're searching for the likes of Diablo - there's no other game out there like this.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It won‘t disappoint you – 18 playable characters, a decent amount of customization possible, a good story, many rewards and last but not least, the original voices – for fans, it‘s a must-have, for everyone else: It‘s worth a try!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Basically, Def Jam RapStar is a successful spin-off of the ageing music game genre.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Friends of tactical shooters, who like to play online, will love Red River. Despite its dated technology, it delivers atmosphere.
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    • 74 Critic Score
    Fans of realistic aircraft-action-simulators will not miss Wings of Luftwaffe, especially because they will probably know Wings of Prey's quality.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD has no offline multiplayer, no HORSE mode, ugly graphics, not full track listing of from both games and you can't create own skaters. So many things are left out, however it is still a good game, because when you play it, you will get those old feelings of the early games.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Beyblades, Digimon and Yu-Gi-Oh have gathered and brought Bakugan to you. The game is easy to play, has great potential and is definitely worth a look. Basics in terms of tactics and dexterity are recommended.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Bionic Commando is a worthy successor to its original, but not perfect. If you can handle the complex controls, you will have a good action game with a nice storyline.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    RACE Pro is a mediocre racing-simulation ... but with a very good sound, but that’s it. Too frustrating handling and too few race tracks won’t motivate you to play this game very often.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    MiniSquadron is a pretty funny comic-shooter, but on the other side there is no story or long-term motivation.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    As this game rocked on GameCube, it rocks on the Wii nowadays.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    This game could be a lot of fun, but the technical shortfalls avoid that. This title can be very frustrating sometimes. Only hardcore fans of the genre will enjoy it very much.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Tetris Party Deluxe is an extended Tetris Party retail version. Some new modes and a hardcopy of the game aren't enough to justify the price.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    All things considered, Die Gilde 2: Venedig is a game for folks who played the first game, as well as noobs that are entering the Die Gilde-universe the first time.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Despite some shortcomings in the humor department and somewhat dated graphics, Airline Tycoon 2 is a worthy successor to the original classic. It's strengths are convincing characters and well-chosen voice-over artists.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Where is the story? Although you walk around in a really fantastic strange world, there is no real pleasure in it. The characters are way too normal and there are no real moments in the story. Could have been a great game, but it is not more than the usual game pap.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    There are some great improvements compared to the predecessor, but nonetheless Zumba Fitness Rush has its weak points. After all, the game offers a nice workout program for newcomers.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    It seems the devs really just adapted the controls and didn't really add anything in terms of content and features.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    If you like LEGO, collecting things and coop-games, you can't do anything wrong, if simple gameplay and the pirate scenario is ok for you.
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    • 74 Critic Score
    For fans of zombies a must-have, for all others a game which looks great at first glance, but turns out to have really simple gameplay mechanics.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The phrase "more of the same" strikes one more time. Gamers who liked the main game will find this addon entertaining as well. For RPG enthusiasts, ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif falls a little short on complexity.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    If you look for a relatively short, entertaining game, Max and the Magic Marker is the right one for you. Fun gameplay, innovative ideas and loads of options make you replay levels over and over again.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    This arcade title has much potential, but it's only grounded in the multiplayer modes which are fun. On the single-player side it lacks variety and a background story.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The loose controls and the lack of a story doesn't really matter next to the humor and fun of Raskulls, especially when you play with your friends on- or offline. A demo is available, too.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    If you play this title in the coop mode, it can offer some hours of quite good entertainment. If you try out this game alone, you won’t play very long.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    This game is heavily influenced by the likes of Diablo. Average graphics, random dungeons and a massive amount of items are just a few of the borrowed ideas. Nevertheless, aside from the repetitive quests, it's a fairly cool game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Front Mission Evolved combines a good story with solid action. Unfortunately, although there is much to see on the screen it doesn't look really good. It would be more fun to play, if the world in it was a little brighter.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    For me Serious Sam never has been a “serious” game – and it won’t be ever.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    G-Force surprised me very much. The highlight was for me the feature with 3D eyeglasses, which provided a different kind of gameplay. Also I am very content with eight hours of playing G-Force.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Cars Race-o-Rama isn't the right game for adults. But thanks to the fun mini games you will possibly find yourself fighting with the kids for the gamepad. Who does gain more points drifting around and who is the better stuntman? Find out.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    I expected an awesome desert shooter, but I only got a midclass shooter. There is to much scripting, an environment with few details and nothing special. The multiplayer mode looks fun but over all it's not enough to be a summer highlight.
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    • 73 Critic Score
    Planets under Attack is a strategy game with addictive potential. The increasing difficulty even in easy mode makes the game a challenge. The skirmish mode and especially the multiplayer mode are the centerpieces of the game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Lollipop Chainsaw delivers a solid zombie action experience, but the creative humorous aha reaction fails to appear. Despite nice boss designs and a somewhat new take on the whole zombie thing, the game falls short of expectations.
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    • 73 Critic Score
    Demolition Inc. is an entertaining game for your lunch break, but once played through, there is no inducement to go through it again.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Everyone who's looking for a nice racing game, without spending too much time in learning how to play it, will be glad. Those who are expecting a serious challenge with strong realism influences will get bored soon.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Fans of previous 2D-Beat’em-Up games should consider to buy the title, because very much of the good old times is contained. The title can easily be compared to competitors in the genre.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    As a PC gamer you can and should not be fully satisfied with Dungeon Siege III.
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    • 73 Critic Score
    In the vast number of music games, Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 3 is quite presentable and an good sequel of the popular game series.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3 is a pretty cool casual game. You‘ll get exactly what you expect. There are a lot of game modes and songs combined with decent controls.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Captured by the intensity of the story and the atmosphere of the game, you nearly notice the quality lack in graphics.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Because there are not so many new RPGs for the Wii, some of the genre-fans will be fond of Monster Lab! The combination of mini games, combats and the creating of monster-parts are able to fascinate gamers!
    • 62 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Tower Bloxx Deluxe is fun when played for a short time or at parties, but it lacks any online playability and delivers little for a price of 800 Microsoft points.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    If you are just looking for some tough online fights and like the Tekken characters, you can't go wrong. If you want a motivating singleplayer experience, however, consider a different beat'em up.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 doesn't live up to the expectations. The graphics are stunning, but the story as well as the atmosphere are disappointing and do not justify a fully priced game. Still, it's a must have for true Star Wars fans.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    We like Scrap Metal because we like dirty cars and you get a lot of them in this game. You have to buy this game if you are a fan of this genre. But if not, then wait until it is cheaper. For the ones being not a fan it is not worth 1200 MS-Points.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Vancouver 2010 might be more than button mashing, but the sporting events are too few in number and with no tournament holding them together it’s the spirit of the Olympic Games that doesn’t make the cut.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Apart from a few minor flaws like endless continuous or the few levels Deathsmiles Deluxe Edition offers a great gameplay with great controlls and crazy boss-fights. Plus: There are Japanese schoolgirls in it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The Ball is a great 3D-puzzle game with nice looking worlds and a very simple gameplay.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Fans of the series will be thrilled by the extent of the game. In addition, the enormous play time offered outplays the competition in this field.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Beautiful snowy landscapes, an open-world character and thrilling racing-action are suggesting real winter-feeling!
    • 42 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Clash of the Titans – The Video Game might be repetitive in terms of fighting mechanics and it doesn't really have a plot, but it is good enough for hardcore hack'n'slay fans to enjoy.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Blacklight: Tango Down provides everything that a modern game has to offer, but for a small prize. The extensiveness of the game consisting of 12 maps, the online mode in which you can play with up to 15 others, and the easily understandable levels system with 70 levels ensure numerous entertaining hours of playing.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    All in all I'm really surprised. Avatar: The Last Airbender is a pretty cool action-adventure with the original voice from the TV-Show, nice story and a cool gameplay.
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    • 73 Critic Score
    Winx Club: Rockstars is a cool Nintendo DS game, especially for the fans of the franchise.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The game offers a good coop multiplayer mode, but graphics and sound effects are simply disappointing. Fans of the Marvel universe can take a look, but everyone else should keep his or her hands off.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Graphics and sound are okay, the gameplay and the controls are nothing new and the story is not the best of all time. Jolly Rover is a solid point & click-adventure in a 2D comic world.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Batman: The Brave and the Bold is a pretty cool videogame. The 2-player-coop and the call-in-heroes are really entertaining but the missing variety lowers the overall score.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 is a cute game for young Wii players, but for pros it is a nightmare. The missing tutorial, the gameplay problems and the missing road to the world cup are the reasons for this statement. Younger players will have a lot of fun shaking the controller and watching the funny animations.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The racing part is fairly well done, but the stealth missions can be a drag. Cars 2 is a game for true fans of the franchise.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    If you're into arcade gaming and perfecting your skills, Virtua Tennis 4 is worth a try. There's a lot of training in the form of mini games. Simulation fans better go with Top Spin 4.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    How can a perfect game be improved? That must have been in the heads of the people behind Soccer Manager. They have not come up with innovations. Fans of the series should stick to the prequel.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    All in all Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is a short and intensive action game. The gameplay is solid, but the riddles are too easy and there is not enough variety to satisfy the player.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    If you like the movie, the game is must for you because of the unique characters, the extended story and the good sound. The riddles can be boring sometimes, but overall the game entertains a lot.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    With the likes of Tales of Vesperia JRPGs got a pretty high standard already. Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland looks really adorable at first sight and fans of the series will probably love it, but if you take a closer look there is a lot to dislike about this game. The story is much too shallow for an RPG and the environment looks awfully stinted. The characters though really look detailed and nice and the Japanese synchronization is well done. Though the gameplay is pretty diversified, the missions and errands are not, which makes the game boring after a few hours, if you are not a fan of the series. Overall it's a pretty "girly" game, with no surprises.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Basically, the game is quite funny, but the idea on its own doesn’t make a game to a great one. Too many negative points like the controls and the fact that the character isn’t saying anything make this game to an average one.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    James Bond 007: Bood Stone is a cool action game, especially for 007 fans. Unfortunate, the game is too linear as you haven't the possibility to explore alternative ways.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Gyromancer is an addictive puzzle game, yet the setting might feel a little stale.
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    • 73 Critic Score
    Club Penguin EPF might not be a must-have for every DS owner, but if you're familiar with the franchise you might want to check this one out.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Having loved the game back in the 90s, I was disappointed with the remake. The graphics could have been a lot better, the multiplayer was great back then but with small, monotonous maps an a dearth of game modes is pretty weak by today's standards Surprisingly, the solo campaign is pretty solid, though the story is shallow. Luckily Daniel Craig lent his original voice and visual appearance to the game, so you can play a cool Bond character.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Despite too similar settings and a fast rising difficulty level Wreckateer delivers a solid casual gaming experience with a great implementation of the Kinect system.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Explodemon can't speak right (intentionally, that is), but explodes in a much more sophisticated manner. Casual and core gamers alike will love the simplicity of the controls, but don't expect too much variety.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    PixelJunk 4am isn't a game, it's more like a social network experiment. That's a gift and a curse at the same time: All depends on the music you're playing or listening to. If you like it, everything's great, but if you can't stand the beats, you'll go offline in a jiffy. It's so creative and there sure are a lot of options, however, your mileage may vary so much that it isn't possible to predict if players will actually love the game.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Everybody who likes to dance doesn't have to do it public – with Dance Paradise you can stay at your place. Due to the common presentation and the repetitive dance moves you might get bored quite soon.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Sid Meier's Pirates! is a real cult classic – this hasn't changed a bit. Despite all the bugs and tedious things like sailing east and a missing graphics update since its rerelease, it's still a great game.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    A funny hack ’n’ slay game taking place in the fairytale universe – great for beginners and advanced players.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Danger Close's Medal of Honor: Warfighter cannot stand out of the huge amount of military shooters. And that's a shame, because aside from the evil terrorist's story, playing is quite good fun. Even if there is no proper use of the Frostbite 2 engine, Medal of Honor: Warfighter is a solid game that doesn't have too many own ideas.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    If you like variety, you will certainly enjoy playing some games more than once.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    A lot of blood and senseless gore. If you like the Happy Tree Friends you will love this game. If not – hands off!
    • 65 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Tennis fans who are looking for fun gameplay rather than pure realism will find this one quite satisfying.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The idea of little ninja robots is flashy, and thanks to the various maps and game modes it is really nice to play. You will need some time to get used to the gameplay, but then you will have fun.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters celebrates its anniversary and brings delightful fun to your living room – if you are a fan.

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