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
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cities in Motion is a new simulation that allows you to build the local traffic for the uprising cities Vienna, Berlin, Amsterdam and Helsinki. Unfortunately, the game consists of nothing more than planning and constructing routes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sorcery is a magically told adventure that might thrill the young and the young at heart.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Let's Tap is an innovative title with five different game modes. Some of these game modes are really funny, but some are extremely useless. The control system is easy and intuitive. Overall I can recommend the game for multiplayer gaming sessions, because it's an absolute party game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit is a game with an undead, badass bunny as its main character. What more could one want? Seriously, the game is really funny and cool. The style is clearly not for anybody, but if you like that weird, bloody bunny the game will be perfect for you.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Brink has promised a lot and at least kept some incredible features.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    In any case, it is once again entertaining to help the age-conformist and individually generated family to handle its virtual life.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you were searching for a successor to Freelancer, Wing Commander or X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, look no further: Black Prophecy offers everything one could wish for. It sets standards in terms of graphics, atmosphere and action.
    • 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
    • 78 Critic Score
    Casual gamers will not be very happy with Order of War: Challenge, but people who like to challenge other players in multiplayer battles and spare some more time to optimize their tactics and strategies will have many entertaining hours full of WW2 action.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A solid adventure with a lot of puzzles and riddels. The amount of content is pretty cool, but there are small weaknesses everywhere. The hints aren't always useful, the questions aren't clear all the time and the story is not as stunning as in Professor Layton last adventure.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Concerning tricks you will have to face a big challenge: The Balance Board got divided into six regions and two pressure levels. Invest a few hours and you will feel the ultimate skate experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    For a Nintendo DS game, this title has much to offer and persuades with the usual charm of James Bond.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Just the thing for retro-action fans.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    For NDS owners who don't know the blue hedgehog and for fans of Sonic, the collection offers everything the successful series offers – fast gameplay, classical platformer elements and hidden places all over the levels.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    If you like the music of Abba, this game will be your Elysium.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brings back two of the very best horror games that have ever been published. The oppressive atmosphere of the games is as terrifying as ever and sadly so are the controls. James and Heather controls are just too clumsy. The graphics are much sharper and clearer now, though Silent Hill 3 looks much better than its predecessor. The fact that there are new voice recordings is awesome, because the synchronizations of the originals were pretty impersonal and static. All in all the collection is worth every cent, though it is strange that Silent Hill and Silent Hill 4: The Room are missing.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Remember me is a competent game, but one can't shake the feeling it could be even more. The story is interesting, the soundtrack is wonderful and the vision is thought-provoking.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Beyond: Two Souls is one of those games which we want to applaud for its courage while we still regret how it stumbles over its own feet.
    • 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
    • 83 Critic Score
    With its great graphic style and the mysterious, captivating music, we are led through FBI-Agent Nelson Tether's awesome story. The various characters, the abrupt story twists and the numerous puzzles, are combined a great game, which hopefully continues.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are looking for Zelda in a Dragonball style and like challenges, you should look definitely for Dragon Ball: Origins 2.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    With one sentence: The whispered world is an extreme funny, easy learnable adventure!
    • 70 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Homefront is the shooter-surprise of the last couple of years. A new setting about real threats and the great story telling are catching my attention. And on top of it, you have a really good Multiplayer, a mix of Call of Duty and Battlefield with some extra fine gameplay notes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    I simply put it this way: This game has got all you‘ve ever wanted from the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. Featuring more than 4,000 cards from the trading card game, tag duels and opponents to your heart content – if you‘re a fan, you‘ve got to get it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you seek a tennis-simulation you couldn’t find a better game on the PS3. Check it out and buy it if you are a tennis-fan.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Section 8: Prejudice is a fun PSN title in which every action of the player has a significant effect, be it enhancing the base with defense towers or the choice of weapons and tools. The developers learned from the mistakes of the first part and thus produced a title that everyone interested should have a look at.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It's a great tactical RPG that ticks all the boxes: Nice graphics, very retro-like sounds and ambient as well as a very thorough battle system. For only 12,99 it's a steal!
    • 70 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Wet
    Wet takes action games to a completely new stylish level!
    • 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
    • 81 Critic Score
    Mercenaries 2: World in Flames takes its title very seriously. Simple, not complex action and a story that is capable of motivating the player till the end.
    • 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
    • 75 Critic Score
    My expectations simply were too high. Disney Universe is a solid platformer but has nothing to justify the Disney in its name. For kids it's good fun, but gamers will find it lacking in variety, flair and themes.
    • 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
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you spend some time learning how to fly the Apache in the realistic mode, the game provides you with some very entertaining hours.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Lego Universe may be the wrong game for hardcore- or for experienced gamers, but it's definitely a great MMORPG, which provides younger gamers with a great gaming experience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    On the whole, it's a good collection for all the Super Mario fans in this planet.
    • 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
    • 83 Critic Score
    Speed Racer is a good racing game. The key to the success of the game is its simplicity, so it is suitable for beginners and pros.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hidden under all the Pixar-Animations Cars 2 proves to be an awesome racing game!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Simply mount the cam up on your PSP and you will get addicted to this game!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Open doesn't redefine the genre completely, but it does a lot of things right. The controls are easily learned and in addition there are some minigames and unlockable content. It makes use of the 3DS possibilities and so Mario Tennis Open is a must have for all sport fans of Mario & Co.
    • 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
    • 85 Critic Score
    Alien Breed Evolution is a great arcade shooter scoring with its fantastic atmosphere. The fact that it is that short hurts a little bit, but still the 800 Microsoft Points are well invested in this one.
    • 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
    • 78 Critic Score
    Don't expect too much from Sky Force. It is very tactical and pretty tough, but it's still a good game for fans of the old-school vertical shoot'em-ups.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game features challenging fights, a trainable control and the most important strategic basics.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Despite a somewhat short campaign Need for Speed: The Run is a great racing-game with beautiful settings, an epic soundtrack and a whole lot of high-speed action.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wet
    Damn it! Rubi is really one of the toughest heroes in a videogame, even Quentin Tarantino couldn’t have made her better! The first hour playing WET will fly by like a second or two! Action for the midday break!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    There are not many surprises in Sports Champions 2. Still six different sports games, the challenge mode stayed the same, only the characters can be individualized and the party mode is new. Because of the small content of six games including a recycled archery game, the rating remains the same compared to its predecessor, even if there is a party mode and customizable characters. Sports Champions 2 guarantees solid family entertainment with soreness warranty.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the camera is still poor, however Team Ninja solved some of the problems of Ninja Gaiden 3 (PS3/Xbox360). The touchscreen is not really integrated, but the game is challenging with fast action fights and a lot of virtual blood. If you like that, then Ninja Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge is your game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Waiting for the next Final Fantasy? Magna Carta 2 is worth a try – you just have to get over the first hours – it is worth it!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All in all, Shinobi surprises with a good comeback on the 3DS. The game combines the typical 2D level design with some 3D elements in lovely environments and offers a pretty challenging gameplay.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy’s EndWar is a kind of a brainteaser and if you enjoy playing games like Advance Wars you will definitely like this one! Just moving your units through the field isn’t enough. You will have to use your brain to survive.
    • 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
    • 79 Critic Score
    EA DICE presents us a game that comes up with something new concerning the really worn-out issue of war. They have decided to get away from realism und titles like Medal of Honor and Call of Duty. The only negative thing about it is that only online-gamers will have long-term fun clinging to this online game.
    • 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
    • 80 Critic Score
    For those who already own an HD-Version of FIFA 13 the Wii U Port may come as a disappointment, but for those who have just started their HD gaming journey FIFA 13 offers a well-done soccer simulation despite its resemblance to the predecessor.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MotoGP runs fluently, sound greats, offers many gameplay options and provides downloadable content for the new year. There‘s still a few things to do, but the main thing is: This game makes fun.
    • 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
    • 81 Critic Score
    The good things are: Booster packs won‘t cost you money like it was usual when playing the PS3 version as well as testing your tactical wits against computer and friends was never so much fun. But if you‘re not too much interested in fine-tuning your personal deck, you‘ll find yourself swearing when battling against an opponent that has a deck of this kind. Damn Ouroboros.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    An amazing game that is as the other games of the Need for Speed series well established. There is always something new you can discover and there are always new cars, which are waiting to be driven.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The vibrant community is what makes the difference, Forsaken World is simply not forsaken. The key points for a MMO are available right away: Cool graphics, lots of players and even more details.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The weird setting around alice's wonderland is pretty cool, but the gameplay has no stunning features and is nowhere special. The graphics aren't state of the art, however, the atmosphere and the sound effects are pretty nice.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The FIFA Manager 13 is more challenging than its predecessors and requires more management by perception and empathy from players despite the possibility of delegate work.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The trip to Vietnam leaves us with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the add-on keeps the high standard of the main game, but on the other hand, there are not many new things. Despite the few vehicles and minor changes in the weapon section, there isn't much new to discover.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Heroes of Ruin shows how well multiplayer can and should work on the 3DS.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Finally, a good game comes from a movie! The NDS version with RPG elements, beautiful levels and a good balance between action and puzzles simply rocks. Seems like one of the few must-haves for NDS.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alice in Wonderland is an appropriate game for young and old. You get a cool story, a nice atmosphere and a pretty cool gameplay. All in all, it is an appealing action-adventure.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you like soccer and want to play before the real world cup begins, you make no mistake when buying this game. Although the atmosphere lacks a bit in comparison to the console versions, this title is good for playing on the go.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    With its wonderfully designed stages, the cool soundtrack, exciting boss fights and comfortable learning curve Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a whole lot of fun - only we missed a co-op mode a little bit.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The good gameplay and the quite good story make this game to an exciting one, even if the sound and graphics could have been better. The only problem is that you actually take over controls of a tornado and destroy cars, houses and other stuff people had to work for.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Syndicate is an appealing game that occasionally takes a page out of Deus Ex's playbook, but always remains true to its own style. There is no defilement of the original game's cult status whatsoever. Syndicate is a showpiece FPS in terms of gameplay and presentation.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Liberation Maiden is not that work of art you might have expected, but it has interesting basic approaches and the gameplay is well done.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Monte Cristo made nearly everything right what you can expect from a city simulation. A lot of different buildings and styles will entertain you and many other people in the world for hours!
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Madballs in: BABO Invasion is a good game with small problems. The arcade title follows the slogan simple but clever. If you want to have a little fun and action with your friends, this game should do it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: Dimensions is not just a great implementation of the Spider-Man comics, it also offers a lot of awesome Villains from Spider-Man's world. Stan Lee as the narrator, a huge amount of funny jokes, and the fantastic combat system will make this game a must-have for fans of the Marvel universe.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A retro diamond in reminiscence of old school pen & paper role-playing games and game books – worth to bring some fantasy to your mind.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Crimecraft: Bleedout offers many opportunities to customize your character but it looks like a remake of All Points Bulletin.
    • 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a challenge, look no further. Prinny is here, and it will show you the borders of human self-control. A well-balanced platformer with great jokes and lines, massive boss fights. And, well, it has got Prinnies as well. Dood.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    StokEd is a little bit disappointing. Especially in the first hours you always have to do the same things. I prefer Skate 2.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you love the films Cars, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Toy Story and Up!, you'll find this a nice addition and quite decent collection of mini games. But as a game, albeit quite solid, it's just no Disneyland Adventures, in scope or presentation.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    If you like parrots, peg legs and cannons, you should definitely take a closer look. Become the most famous pirate in the whole Caribbean ... HARR.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The gameplay itself in Nier is quite good, but technically it isn't up to date. This fact can't be changed by the angle-changes and the cool word-level-up-system. Fans of Japanese games probably will have a lot of fun with this game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you get over long loading times and a short gameplay in the singleplayer mode, MySims Racing will compensate for it in every multiplayer match, which up to four players can play on the Wii! Creative elements were mixed to a nice cocktail – the target group are mainly younger "MySims" fans and party people.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The ideas have been strong within this one, but the awful AI and the campaign that isn't worth its name may not exactly be helpful. For online players, however, it's a blast.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Dawn of the New World is not as good as the former title, but at least – especially due to the feature, that you are able to catch monsters and send them into battle on your side – a great role playing game on the Wii.
    • 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    All in all it is a good successor to Lost Planet which has improved overall, but the handling experience is pretty unpolished. Your team is most likely to let you die alone in the enemy‘s base while they‘re simply porting to the checkpoint. Solid action game, but frustrating.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Just a little bit of fun and fast action for little breaks. Compared to the low price this game is ok.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The Ball is a great 3D-puzzle game with nice looking worlds and a very simple gameplay.

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