GamingXP's Scores

  • Games
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
    • 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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    This game masters all aspects of a good tower defense game and comes along with a lot levels and many items to unlock. Recommendation alert.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Well, it's just the first three adventures of Sly, but in HD. Nothing new or exciting is implemented, but it's Sly quality nevertheless.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Maybe it is not the most beautiful game, but it holds what it promises. A solid game you can take a closer look at.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    The PSP-version of Echochrome“offers more than the one on PS3. If you have both platforms at home and logical thinking amuses you, try the PSP-Version, rather than loading down the PS3-game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    After the first chapter, the story really starts to suck you in, but the gameplay is too repetitive for being entertaining a long time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Perfect Dark lives through its various multiplayer modes and not because of its great graphics. Despite all the cons it is a nice game for a quick round full of action.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The right game for five minutes spare time. Like Solitaire you can always have a shot at the game but there is nothing that makes you stick to it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Distant Worlds brings a breath of fresh air into the x4-genre, but only if you like micromanagement. Although newcomers can have fun also, thanks to the possibility of automation.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    40 minigames bring a lot of fun – even for beginners. A funny adventure for everybody who buys this game!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Some major failures in terms of handling can bug you quite a bit, but generally EA Sports Active 2 is a solid game. If you're interested in workout and you've got the space for it, check it out.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Word is you have to use the stylus, and the speed of the game is extremely slow for a Breakout clone. But aside that, it's really easy and you can play a lot of levels. Solid game for low price.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury is colorful, loud and fast-paced. Either you love this kind of game or you hate it. Very nice to see an editor in such a game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Dead Nation is fun for a short while, but only if you're playing it online or in co-op. The shooting stages are not exactly epic and it makes absolutely no difference which character you're playing. What a pity.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    What goes around, comes around: It wasn't the best idea to implement an outstanding intro just in front of the mediocre game graphics. Camera, handling and repetitive gameplay are weak points, but nevertheless it seems to be the best Transformers game in ages.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    The more than ten year old game is still charming and will attract younger players. Let’s hope Klonoa 2 will hit the Wii as well.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    The confusing title hides a solid strategy game. Gamers who enjoy graphics should avoid this game though, strategy fans should play the demo-version before buying Multiwinia.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Zuma's Revenge, a little frog and shooting balls like a machine gun mix up to a classic match-3 game for all young people and those who want to stay young.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The wide variety of exercises with different stages provides fun and should help to burn calories.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Fashion-Fans get a lot of tasks and may get inspired, what they could try out themselves.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    If you are fond of any kind of strategy game, Panzer General: Allied Assault is a must-have. Enjoy many hours of playing time and drive your opponents to their knees in the compelling online multiplayer mode.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Not as good as the versions for the “big” consoles, but at least funny enough for a quick match against a buddy.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Gyromancer is an addictive puzzle game, yet the setting might feel a little stale.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    After a pause, Lara is back and is searching for antiqu relics in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, and she discovers a mystic glove, which makes it possible to use the hammer of the Norse god Thor. TRU promised more than we get.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With 190 different ways to combine your character, many monsters and a dynamic world map "in's Curse: Demon War is very diversified. But the Graphics and the Quest-system isn't fully and nice developed.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Basically, Def Jam RapStar is a successful spin-off of the ageing music game genre.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Game mechanics offer not enough variation to pin me to my pad. For 1200 MS Points a game simply has to offer more.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A lot of jumping and a repetitive gameplay does not make only Alice go crazy.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Finally, I can say that Stronghold was implemented very well for this MMO, and I eagerly await the final version. But we should not forget that Stronghold was released back then in the year 2001.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    ClaDun x2 offers no improvements over to its predecessor. Though some of the graphics will probably remind you of real classics like Secret Of Mana or Zelda, the game isn't in their league. The story is the most boring since Pacman and sound track is nothing special. The gameplay though is well done and very extensive, but you will miss a good turtorial explaining it all. The freedom of the game in character design is great, too, as are the controls. Who likes monotone dungeon-crawling will like this game, but real RPG fans won't.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The campaign is not very fascinating, the enemies aren’t offering any challenges and the game handling on the PC is just horrible.
    • 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.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    No online content for the German PC version. That sucks.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Galaga Legions DX is what fans of the genre with a soft spot for tactics have been waiting for.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters celebrates its anniversary and brings delightful fun to your living room – if you are a fan.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Katamari Forever is not really a bad game. But there are so many little mistakes and frustrating moments in it that it is not more than a nice idea.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Single players won‘t have much fun with its non-existent tactical depth, while fans of online gameplay will enjoy everlasting hours of joy. A dull solo campaign, but long-lasting experience on the net await you – if you like to play war with friends, get it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    EU Rome is a title only recommended for fans of micro-management. If you have the wish to virtually visit the battlefields of the ancient Rome, other games are much more satisfying.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    An atmospheric masterpiece with many endings and a big amount of goose bumps all over your neck! But be warned, the game lasts for eight hours at maximum – and you‘re going to hate the creepers really soon.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A very entertaining adventure à la Monkey Island is approaching you. Because of the nice graphics and lots of good humor this game makes a lot of fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    As this game rocked on GameCube, it rocks on the Wii nowadays.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    The ingredients of Arcana Heart 3 are a lot of cool girls, different fighting styles, arcane powers and, unfortunately, rather poor graphics.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sideway: New York could have been something really cool, with some fresh ideas and a cool setting. But the developers didn't tap the potential of the game. The controls are tricky to handle, the co-op mode is a no-go and the story is pretty weird. On the other hand, there are some pretty cool things like the bossfights, the different points of view and the cool spray and grafitti setting.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    There’s not much to say about Savage Moon. The game is a typical Tower Defense-offshoot. Built up towers and kill as many enemies as possible.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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!
    • 73 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    All in all, the game is rather disappointing: It offers no variety and no long-term motivation.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Never before has retro been that modern. We love to play all the tricky levels with all the flashy lights in full HD.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It's a 1:1 port from Wii, it's technically equal and Move isn't fully supported. What worked in 2008, simply isn't enough nowadays.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    After Burner Climax is an old-school arcade game. Your motivation is high scoring only, and that‘s it. Playing through all levels takes you about 30 to 40 minutes, so don‘t expect too much.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The only thing the HD rejuvenation really imbued is the graphic design and that's simply not enough to recommend Nights into Dreams to anyone but true retro lovers.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    As a PC gamer you can and should not be fully satisfied with Dungeon Siege III.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The comic-style and ironic atmosphere are nice, but there are other games of the same genre who are much more convincing.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you compare the graphics of Saints Row 2 and GTA IV, GTA will be the winner, but you will experience more fun while playing Saints Row 2. If Rockstar improves graphics with a patch, GTA IV will have a rough time.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Sony went new ways with Wonderbook, but the debut-title The Book of Spells has some weak points. The story vom J. K. Rowing and the Harry Potter-air are great, but the detection doesn't work correctly the whole time, the game is too short and the gameplay is repetitive. I hope the next titles for Wonderbook will unleash the full potential of the new device, because The Book of Spells doesn't.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Same story, same weaknesses, same strengths, just a different hero than Dead Rising 2. Only recommended for hardcore fans.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The German version of Wolfenstein is no Wolfenstein! The original English version would get a ranking about 80%, but the German one kills every kind of atmosphere from the beginning!
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    This game can create a unique atmosphere, which can lure the player, but there are too many weak points which destroy the ambitions of The Lost Crown: A Ghost-Hunting Adventure in terms of simply being a good game. Fans of horror and creeps should at least consider it worth one try, to all the other gamers: Don't even think about it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Phantasy Star Zero is the perfect RPG for newbies in this genre, but also the fans of this series will have a lot of fun with it. The only thing you'll miss are good graphics. So please, SEGA, notice this for the next part of Phantasy Star.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Despite being a solid game, only die hard fans of both the LEGO games and the Harry Potter franchise will have fun playing this otherwise somewhat monotonous game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Generally, Lionheart Kings' Crusade is a nice game; however, it lacks strategy and action in the battles.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Steel Armor: Blaze of War is not too bad a simulation of tank battles, but has a pretty strange AI.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Really just a quick game for LAN parties as there's no long-term motivation. But wait and see what the future holds: Coffee Saint Studios has announced there'll be numerous improvements to esure the game won't win the title of most beautiful indie game on the market not just for the graphics.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 70 Critic Score
    The song selection and look make Just Dance 3 a nice enough feel-good game. However, in terms of using Kinect's motion tracking capabilitites to actually track leg movement, it can't hold a candle to Dance Central. As a party game, it does have a four player mode going for it, though.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Puss in Boots is not a core game. Actually, it´s also not really a game in the classic sense, but more of an interactive movie. But in its four hours of playtime, it´s quite pleasing.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Jet Set Radio is a remastered must have game for Dreamcast lovers. Groovy sound, funky environments and lots of areas to explore.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    In SimAnimals you, or rather your godlike hand, will do anything you can, to assure a high standard of living to some helpless garden - and forest creatures. Unfortunately, it turns out to be almost impossible to keep track of all your animals’ needs.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Nightmarish fantasy worlds, bizarre level designs and weird cutscenes - you're in for an unique experience. Unfortunately, the longer you play, the more boring it gets.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The water physics in Hydrophobia: Prophecy are great, but nearly all other aspects of this indie game fall noticably short. The introduction and tutorial are good, as are the water effects. Mostly, we're looking forward to seeing what Dark Energy can deliver with the next game.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Friends of complex and detailed historical turn-based strategy games will certainly have no problems to invest much time and patience in Pride of Nations, but everyone else will probably despair at the lack of comprehensibility.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Good points: Massive amount of area, long-term motivation thanks to 100+ cars and a sophisticated online experience. Negative points: Handbrake is useless, the handling is next to unexpectable, the streets seem to be pretty empty, you can't drive over bushes ... oh, and it's ugly, too. I'd say: Taking a test drive is okay, but buying is not (yet) an option.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    In my humble opinion the developers could have made more out of this game. With the quite annoying control and the ever and ever same audio commentaries one asks himself why it wouldn't be better to get the old board game out of the cupboard.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    To be honest, the Nintendo DS version of the game was more entertaining, especially because of the multiplayer mode.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    The game is situated in an interesting genre, but isn’t able to satisfy the needs of the user. Sometimes, it is too obvious that the game was designed for the Asian market.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Interesting idea, this mix of space shooter, RPG and a hint of trade, which promises over 40 hours of gameplay. Some weak points though, with lacking explanations for controls and too small screen fonts being the most annoying. To wit, the story isn't that original and illogical at times. Can't compare to the Summer of Arcade's top titles, but at this price, if the genre mix appeals to you, it's still a good buy.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Listen to punk rock music, get the tunnel vision, jump, drift and hit your opponents! nail'd would be a perfect racing game, if there weren't the repeating tracks, the so called huge motor pool and the missing long-term motivation.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    On the whole only the story and the familiar characters will motivate you to play the game. If you are familiar with the Blue Dragon story, this title is entertaining.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    An interesting new form of the Lemmings gameplay, but not interesting enough to keep me focused for more than half an hour. If it weren't for the ranking, I would not collect many points.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Nitro entertains people who like arcade-racers. Core-gamers will be very disappointed.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Fans of the franchise should check this one out, but RPG fans who can't cope with frustration should consider other games.

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