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
    • 68 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    "What is this place?", "Why is this place?" seems to be the question here. Why does this game exist? It's not outstandingly beautiful or thrilling. It's not outstanding in any way. If you dig the style, check it out – if not, you won't miss much investing your Microsoft points elsewhere.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Various levels, a well developed game system and much fun for the whole family. It's a casual game that is worth its money and surely tends to be a bit nostalgic.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    At the beginning the new setting is quite good, but the dlc is too linear and the story is quite boring. Just for Fallout fans.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Surprisingly, Nintendo did it again. Despite the almost saturated mini games market we have found new gameplay mechanics in Wii Party, and the low price for the game plus controller is almost ridiculous.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Bejeweled Blitz LIVE is perfect for competitive players, who are familiar with the Bejeweled-Franchise. If this genre isn't your cup of tea, this fast-paced game won't change that.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    If you've played the unofficial prequel East India Company, you will also like Commander: Conquest of the Americas. All three core aspects of the game (economy, diplomacy, war) fit perfectly together, motivate you, and convince you to continue to play. Strategy game enthusiasts also should consider buying Commander: Conquest of the Americas.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alien Breed 3: Descent is basically the same game as its prequels: nothing really changed. If you liked parts one and two you'll feel right at home here as well.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Workout at home? Who needs a video game to tell you when and how to make sit-ups and the like? In front of my TV I'll prefer staying on the couch.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    If you're not into competition, the Onslaught Mode isn't exactly what I call necessary. But for all the other guys, squad fighting at its best, time attack and leaderboards await you.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I really enjoyed playing the Predator and the Aliens campaign, because I haven’t experienced that kind of gameplay in any other game yet. Everybody who likes a mix of horror and action should play Aliens vs Predator.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Samba de Amigo will bring many intense red, green- and yellow shades into your life: a protest towards the more or less grey wintertime!
    • 68 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Serious Sam Double D XXL really is a 2D Serious Sam. The stackable weapons are nice; however, the gameplay and the jokes are a little bit too moronic. The multiplayer is ok, for some hours, but after playing a while, the game gets boring.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ninja blade offers a diverse gameplay, big monsters and lots of action are mixed with some roleplaying elements. This mix rocks, especially for fans of Japanese games. Sad enough the story is short and you won’t find a multiplayer mode.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This game is not for everyone: while it does its best to stay in line with its predecessors, it puts the bar for newcomers quite high. It's not without faults, very frustrating and doesn't feature as much story as desireable.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Deadlight, not as innovative as Limbo, is a nice potpourri of known elements, mixed with a unique style and definitely a must-download of this gaming summer.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Need for Speed is back with a story, but lacks innovative elements and a motivating single-player experience. Hopefully EA will continue to improve the story and doesn't loose sight of the single-player game because of focusing on the Autolog.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It‘s cool that a sequel is already announced. The playthrough time is about 20 minutes, a typical mini, but the game is very interesting and gives every fan of the horror genre chills.
    • 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It would have been great if there had been a story and a greater variety concerning the quests. The well-made battles with many different weapons and troops are the only reasons for continuing playing.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    You will love this jewel of an indie game – especially when you got sucked in by the addictive gameplay mechanics and the lovely style of Puddle. Neko, please make more of this.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The developers stayed true to 100% Mech customization, with over 500 parts that seem to offer infinite possibilities. Unfortunately, the singleplayer experience suffers from most work clearly having gone into the multiplayer aspects. With those, however, Armored Core V offers an extensive Mech MMO.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Touchmaster 3 is hold in the same tradition as the two former games of the series. 20 entertaining casual games should contain something for everyone.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Soccer-Fans might be able to make friends with the clumsy controls and manage to earn virtual money in this quite interesting Career Mode.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Aside from a few weak points such as thin story and poor multiplayer, Men of War: Vietnam promises thrilling hours raiding Cambodia and Laos or fighting on the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the Mekongdelta.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    This game will satisfy the wishes of strategy fans, but isn’t able to recruit new folks for the genre. The concept of the game isn’t innovative enough to fascinate.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 11 is a must-have for all soccer fans, because this game represents exactly what soccer is all about.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    For me Serious Sam never has been a “serious” game – and it won’t be ever.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It feels like travelling to the past. Solid gameplay, but the dated graphics, while appealing to nostalgics, may well put off younger players. Still, definitely worth a look for any Simpsons fan.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Since there are not many pinball simulations on the 3DS, Pinball Hall of Fame 3D: The Williams Collection can be recommended for any pinball fan.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean is a typical LEGO title without new features and surprises. But the gameplay is not boring and little flaws can be forgiven. Fans and newbies will still have fun.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Dr. Kawashima makes it right, but keeps it simple. The so-called challenges could be more challenging and the Doc could use some entertainer genes from Buzz the quizmaster.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's not what it could have been. Stupid level design, lengthy loading times and a monotone fighting system let us hope for a better sequel. On the good side, however, it has copious action, cool multiplayer and nice ways to tweak your character.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite V2 is a solid action-sniper-game. The story about the V2 scientists is nice, well narrated and motivates the player to keep going. The graphics are below average, but ok and if that does not bother you, Sniper Elite V2 is well worth a try.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Where would you be without your team mates? In SOCOM: Special Forces nowhere, because in the higher levels you wouldn't win a medal without carefully planning out your attacks. If you're into tactics, you want to have a look on this one.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Overal Spider Man: Web of Shadows is a very amusing action-adventure. The opportunity to play a much “darker“ Spider-Man is innovative and enlarges the options of the game itself.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The first real Wii survival horror shocker! The Austrian developers tried something new and created not a great, but a good game for grown-up horror fans!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Shooter fans shouldn't hesitate because it is an online shooter reduced to its absolute main parts. For everyone else the learning curve is quite high, technically speaking there are better shooters out there, and variety is missing.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Get caught by a killer, be his pet and have fun chasing yourself with a different character. Sounds like fun? It isn't... check out why!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great way to try your hand at driving a train. Unfortunately, load times are long and DLCs all cost extra, but optional simplified controls and a great look with many details and weather effects make this a good game. If you like trains, but can't or won't go for a miniature train, this simulation is for you.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Its tactical approach makes Operation Flashpoint: Red River to a formidable fighter, if it weren't for the under-average graphics, long loading times and sequences you can't skip.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A well done karaoke game for friends of the genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    An exceptional expansion pack that further adds to the base game's medieval atmosphere.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    My Sims SkyHeroes falls short of our expectations. It could have been such a cool game, but the lame storyline, the bad multiplayer modus and the missing Wii control integration are quite disappointing.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40.000: Kill Team is brain off, guns out. The "Orc slicing" is fun especially at the beginning but is more and more running out of air the further you get. Warhammer fans may consider a buy everyone else should probably keep his/her axe at home considering a 800 MS Points price point.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Finally a fun racer with a great local multiplayer mode. Despite some sound issues and a flawed online experience, Joy Ride Turbo profits from the Kinect cut and delivers a fine racing game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a challenging game which is more mature than most of the other launch titles you should definitely take a look on this indie game jewel.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The game offers cool action and a lot of fun. The boss battles are quite hard sometimes and you might get a little frustrated, but overall it's all about fun here.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The PS Vita features have been implemented so well that this is a must have title.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The potential in DC Universe Online is immense, and while the basics are okay, the polishing however has gone bad. There's only little life in this CPU city, and leveling is done just way too fast.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    For fans of Star Wars and the 3DS, this is a no-brainer. Actually, its 3D feature is quite good and has to be seen. A lot of humor and a well-told story make this game typically LEGO, and this is recommendable enough.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you enjoy fast action-gameplay and build up-strategy games, you will enjoy Der Pate II (Godfather II) very much. If you are fond of the brutal world of crime, this game is your product.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    If you own The Sims 3 and want to have even more fun, you absolutely should get the Showtime expansion.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Featuring a huge open world environment and loads of choices fro individualists, Two Worlds II can easily appeal to any adventurer. Some minor graphical issues are apparent, but do never decrease the motivation to play significantly.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Fuel is a game every racing fan should consider worth buying, despite little weaknesses like annoying trees and shadows which pop in and out of the screen frequently. If you like simulations as Gran Turismo, rent this game before paying the full price – you won't be disappointed in any case!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    You definitely get what the title of the game suggests: Many little entertainment appetizers for the whole family. Entertainment for every age group – but not more!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon is a really cool action-adventure with some RPG-, action- and adventure feeling. You’ll get a stunning story with an awesome atmosphere and up-to-date graphics.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, when you have finally managed to settle into Malicious' gameplay and the game presents itself from its best side, the fun will be over before you have even appreciated it enough.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In terms of sports, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games in many ways delivers more of the same. Nonetheless, it offers fun and beautiful entertainment, especially for kids. The diverse use of the Wii MotionPlus controller makes for a great gaming experience.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Sonic's debut on Nintendo's 3DS is a real success. The combination of the two different hedgehogs in the colorful 2D and 3D environments is pretty cool. The game is a little too easy, but there's tons of Sonic flair and enough content to truly satisfy the player.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This game is an average platformer based on a movie. There is just nothing exciting about it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The latest DLC Darkspawn Chronicles offers a brand new experience. The first time you can be on the dark side. All in all, I can only recommend the DLC to all Dragon Age Origins fans.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Well, it's time management featuring a motivating story, enough levels, details en masse - what more could you wish for? Well, for example the handling, but it's nevertheless one of the best time management games for PSP. Top.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The gameplay doesn’t really change during the whole game, but it is really entertaining to hunt the moles from time to time. Thanks to the graphics a quite good casual game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Nerf N-Strike is a pretty game to enhance your accuracy. For the older gamer there is nothing more, because this game is more a House of the Dead for kids. The greatest Highlight is the Blaster.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is repetitive and gets stale really fast, yet kids who love Star Wars might enjoy its simple gameplay and the unlimited continues.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Unsolved Crimes strikes me as being a really good game because of its consistent story, thrilling cut scenes and interesting cases! My own power of deduction, intuition and perception are trained. One has the feeling of solving the case on his or her own. A good mixture of being obvious and suspense!
    • 66 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The last Remnant is definitely not perfect, but very entertaining! Although the story isn’t very complex you’ll ask yourself after 40 hours of gaming: What ... 40 hours already? This title is a must have for roleplaying-fans that own a Wii.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kinect Sports: Season Two scores with mostly well-conceived adaptions of the sports, fun mini games and a good atmosphere. Biggest problem: the developers did not learn from the original's mistakes, the game requires tons of space even by Kinect standards. It's a little different from the predecessor, but of similar quality – spot on as a fun sports game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you always dreamt about navigating a helicopter once in your life, then Apache Air Assault is a must-have. The detailed graphics and awesome atmosphere provide almost endless motivation.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Just Dance 4 does what a party game has to do: it entertains. The Wii U exclusive features might not be enough to put it above the Wii Version, but nonetheless dance fanatics will get a well done game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    All in all, Final Fantasy: Chrystal Chronicles: The Chrystal Bearers is a great game for Nintendo’s console. The product you get by crossing gameplay options of the Wii with a game out of the Final Fantasy series is awesome.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    A game that is able to entertain folks, which have never played a videogame before. Sadly, there is no online-multiplayer option implemented.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Sometimes a bit simple, Monsters vs Aliens offers a lot of fun especially for the younger generations or for folks that enjoyed the movie. Sadly the humor of the game is only enjoyable, if you haven’t celebrated your twelfth birthday yet.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you like the kind of music that is presented in this game, you will have some hours full of fun. Everybody else I would recommend one of the “bigger” music games like SingStar or Guitar Hero.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The game world of Fuel is very large, … but sadly nothing more. The scenery becomes boring after a short time. There are some pros like the assortment of many different vehicles, but on the whole the game lacks soul.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Sure, it has a lot of arcade action, great feeling of speed and lots of options in terms of how you actually can race the tracks. Nevertheless, nail'd has succeeded in many things but one: to nail 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It is true that Knothole Island doesn’t offer that much new stuff, but nevertheless every piece and the whole island itself is very harmonious and perfectly fits into the Fable-universe. The journey to Knothole Island is definitely worth a consideration.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Patrician IV is a good simulation, but after some hours and if you are not a hardcore simulation fan it's easy to get bored by the game, because aside from trading and maybe building a few things there isn't that much exciting left to do.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is the best sports mix on the 3DS. It's great fun to play over 50 different disciplines with controls using all the possibilities the 3DS offers.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Trek Online has some strengths, but sadly there have been more negative aspects until now. There is just no diversification.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 49 Critic Score
    In times of the financial depression you should think twice before you buy this game. Like the movie, the game lacks attributes of a good product.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Play this game and you will experience Sam like 2D-Duke Nukem on LSD.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    One of the top Minis at the moment: High quality and self-irony mixed up with addictive gameplay and a unique setting. Great! We want more Alpha Dog, please.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    The big draw of Worms used to be that loads of mad destruction were simply fun. Emphasis on simply. In the 3D environment of Worms Ultimate Mayhem, it's too tricky to use basic weapons effectively, which ruins that simple fun. Also, the graphics update in this content compilation didn't go far enough. Mediocre sequel to a once great series.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Slam Bolt Scrappers is the modern era Tetris.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite the awkward name and a few motion capturing issues Sega's Olympic Games are a wonderful surprise this summer. The multiplayer is great fun, the commentators are rock solid and the extensive discipline offer makes an enjoyable game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite V2 is a good and solid action sniper game. The story about the V2 scientists is nice, well narrated and motivates to keep playing. The graphics are not good, but ok and if you can manage that, you can give it a try.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're over twelve years old, it's just another mini game collection as we know it. Younger players will have their share of joy with Carnival Island, but not too long, either.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Just because it says Burnout in the title you won't find Burnout inside – Burnout Crash will have to live with that criticism. Criterion took the popular Crash mode and turned it into a complete game, but leaving quality so much roadkill in some places. It's not really a bad game, though, just miles behind the original.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As a computer game, Monopoly can't keep up the pace. Since you don't have actual dices in your hands, you also can't get any feelings out of the game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, it's like Tron marries Kingdom Hearts. The latest part of the franchise just seems odd, Square Enix has tried much, some things delivered, others failed.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cooking Mama 3 follows its predecessors. If you liked one of the other Cooking Mamas, you also will love this one.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Fantasy at its best – go and get this one.

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