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
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's okay, co-op fans will be satisfied with this arcade title. But it's weird that DLCs are coming extremely fast, smells like napping the end-consumers.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A good story is the main point about Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. The camera is fuzzy, a highly crowded environment wants to be discovered, the sound is breathtaking and the difficulty is extremely high. Nice, but limited to hardcore gamers.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is dirty and ruthless. Thanks to the compelling staging the more usual story isn't such a big failure. The developers did well to keep the gun fighting diversified so that every fight is new.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a straight game without any special weaknesses or strong points. If you ever wanted to kill off some dinosaurs, this one will keep you playing for a couple of hours.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Monday Night Combat is not the biggest game, but one of the good ones. It's a welcome diversion in the usual shooter pap.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It is wonderful that there are still really entertaining games you can find in this genre. Fans of adventures and the Victorian England should try to solve the riddles about Sir Williams' corpse.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Hydro Thunder Hurricane is a fast racing game for casual players and fans of the Burnout series.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The Guild 2 - Renaissance is a standalone-add-on for the game The Guild 2. It contains new professions, maps, buildings and countless new possibilities as well as ambiance improvements.
    • 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.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Those who like the movie Clash of the Titans and want to play with Perseus will not be completely disappointed, but neither they will hype the game to no end. There are too much gameplay weaknesses to be bothered with, and the graphics are just not good.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    I am stunned. The long time waiting between "StarCraft" and StarCraft II has not been wasted. Flawless gameplay, great graphics and a bombastic atmosphere result in one of the best real-time strategy games in the world.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The game feels like a combination of previous Need for Speed games except the single player has been cut off. Add some role-play elements and you have a racing MMO.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The Signal is a solid DLC with fresh gameplay ideas, but a short playtime (90 min.) and not so much progression through the story. Looking forward to The Writer.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great jump 'n' run game with fantastic physics and a simple, but very atmospheric graphics. All fans of old trial and error games like Abe's Oddworld or Heart of darkness will love Limbo.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Young Thor would have been a very good Mini if it wasn't for some bugs and annoying details. Nevertheless, one of the best Minis out there!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A funny mixture between Diablo gameplay and the Escape from Monkey Island humor. A solid hack 'n' slay adventure.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, I can only say the long time of waiting wasn't wasted at all. You'll get a nice sequel to the eight years old Disciples 2: Dark Prophecy.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    DarkStar One: Broken Alliance is a solid adventure that brings due to a lot of side missions quite a long game time to you and is fun as a space-shooter. But the bad presentation drops the mood several levels.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Deathspank is a funny game which comes up with an interesting graphics style, good humor and a lot of fun. It does also provide you with funny characters, dialogues and the most important, the glorious hero Deathspank.
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    • 66 Critic Score
    Basically, The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a typical movie-game: neither really bad, nor really great.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    All in all, this title can only be recommended to fans of the movie. The story isn't great and the dialogues are fatiguing. The only strong point is the special abilities of the team.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    All in all you get a cute old school role playing game with a cute story, nice graphical effects and solid gameplay! A really cool game!
    • 70 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Crackdown is purely fun without too much work to put into. Just turn on your console and enjoy yourself. That's what the game is all about, and its best reason to buy it as well.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Moto Racer DS is one of the best racing games on the Nintendo DS. The handling of the stylus is a little bit difficult, but it entertains for hours when you became used to it.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The game world offers both fun for wannabe cops as well as fun for the chaos-men. Good community support and many ways to express yourself in the social districts boost the game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This entertaining and varied sci-fi shooter doesn't break new ground, it is linear and adopts a well-worn shooting and puzzle-solving format.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It's a solid shooter with a Lost-like storyline. Three different endings are cool, but the characters aren't that great. Unfortunately, the game is over after about eight or nine hours.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Singularity comes up with a lot of different enemies, weapons and techniques which you can use in connection with your Time Manipulation Device. It's an exciting ego-shooter which also comes up with a good multiplayer part which is a lot of fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This game is number one when it comes down to military simulations. For shooter fans it can be too complex, but if you're into real missions and realism at its best, be welcome.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Harry Potter, the new adventure in Lego design, is fun. Collect all Lego bricks to become a real Sorcerer. The story is based on the movie, but in the game there is more to laugh. Very funny and many mystery puzzles are waiting for you.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    I can only recommend LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 to every Harry Potter fan. You'll get a cute and funny story-roundup from the first four chapters of the Harry Potter adventures.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sniper – Ghost Warrior is a really good game with a cool atmosphere. Some points are a bit ugly, like the shadows or the way some enemies shoot you without even seeing you. Overall is it an okay game for this genre.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Trinity Universe is an exciting JRPG which takes time to play, but stands up with nice anime graphics, funny dialogs and cool fights. If you plan to play Trinity Universe, you definitely will need a lot of free time.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    A nice dart arcade game not only for fans. Some variety is cool as well as graphics and sound. A solid mini for everyone and that's for a nice price.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    OK, Ninety Nine Nights II is not the most brilliant game everybody was waiting for. Except the nice staged sword fights with all the beautiful effects and colors there isn't much in this game. The story is too simple and cannot keep up the motivation.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Everybody's Tennis was quite a surprise. Although some of the characters actions like the jumping are annoying you play real tennis here.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 43 Critic Score
    No one needs this game. Killing teddy bears with knives is neither a brilliant idea nor a sign for good taste. Except the many extras you can unlock in the game, there is no fun in running around and killing cute little teddy bears.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I'm really disappointed. I had expected a cool and funny game, but all I got, was a game with lame gameplay, bad graphics and nearly no variety. Very average, but no better.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Terrible graphics, only pictures to unlock and an unnecessary multiplayer offers you this 5-hour shooter. Only suitable for fans of Transformers and those interested in the story.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Transformers: War for Cybertron is an exciting game which allows you to experience the time before the films as one of three Decepticons or Autobots. You take part as an important member of Decepticons or Autobots and have to destroy a lot of Transformers shooting at them or hitting them with your melee weapon.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Transformers fans can expect rapid action, a touch of a role-playing game and a capturing story. Pretty cool.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Transformers fans can expect rapid action, a touch of a role-playing game and a capturing story. Pretty cool.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Naval Assault – The killing tide should have been an arcade game. It would have been a good advice to 505 Games to do so. But they decided to release it as a full-price game. But for this, it is too simple and its gameplay is too stupid.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall I was surprised that Toy Story 3 had turned out that well. It's a cute game for everyone und much better than other license games before.
    • 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.
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    • 72 Critic Score
    It's Mahjongg, but pretty cool. Nice graphics, a very balanced sound, simple handling and the important Undo wait for you. But there's one weakness as well: Sometimes one just can't activate stones. That's frustrating.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Toy Story 3 is a funny platformer for young and old. The gameplay involves platforming, puzzle solving and completing missions in open-world environments.
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    • 77 Critic Score
    In Toy Story 3 the child once again comes to the fore in the adult.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a single player, you won't get much out of Green Day: Rock Band. The career mode isn't nearly as excessive as it was in The Beatles: Rock Band, and so it's just another great multiplayer game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Due to the new features like the arcade modes and the first person view I can recommend this game even for owners of the former Tiger Woods PGA Tour game. The only weakness are the ugly 2D spectators, but that's just a detail.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall I can only say that Vacation Isle: Beach Party is a typical Wii sports game. You have got balance board support, a decent atmosphere and unlockable goodies.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Alien Breed: Impact is a nice game, which could be overworked at some points. But if you are not sure if it's worth € 14.99, you still can download the demo on steam and take a look first.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Backbreaker can‘t reach the likes of the Madden series because of the missing licenses and some minor gameplay glitches. Newcomers and fans alike may take a look or two.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Rarely a game has been so varied and profound. Even if the graphics do not fit with the rest of the game, Obsidian Entertainment has managed to deliver a role playing game at its best.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    In comparison with other add-ons, Ambitions is really well made and integrates real gameplay treats for you. The only missing thing about The Sims is the multiplayer, so please, EA, think about it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Blur delivers everything you can expect from an action racer. Licensed cars, it's always fun to drive with real cars, many different courses at different spots and power-ups for sweet revenge action.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Comic racers were yesterday, Blur is today. The graphics aren't really detailed, but the effects are outstanding. Blur is pure adrenaline, but it can get frustrating a bit as well.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    If you want to experience the toughest league in the world, we can only recommend UFC Undisputed 2010. Great atmosphere, 100+ fighters and a stunning editor work together for this masterpiece.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Again and again, games like Mario Kart are released. And some of them are really enjoyable, like ModNation Racers. Especially because of the split-screen mode and the awesome and easy-to-handle editor.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    All in all, Tetris Party Deluxe is fun because of the simple game principle and the inventive modes.
    • 98 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Overall, I can only recommend the game to all Wii gamers. It's a perfect game with nice graphics and sound effects, a cute atmosphere and perfect controls.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The new gameplay and the fights against horrifying shadows is very well made, but it‘s too repetitive to play for a longer period. So, the story loses a lot of drive and that‘s pretty unfortunate. Alan Wake has the looks of Max Payne, but without innovation. Nevertheless, if you‘re looking for 12 hours of horror action, Alan Wake is your way to go.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    I just ran out of words to describe this open-world gameplay, being completely alive and realistic without ever getting boring. There's so much you can do, embedded in nearly perfect graphics and an overwhelming sound, plus you'll get a story with really great characters. Wow.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The extremely cool story and an embracing atmosphere will absorb you completely, and even though there are some small weaknesses, Red Dead Redemption knows how to tell a story. And after the single-player mode, the multiplayer still awaits you.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shrek Forever After manages to not follow the stereotype of video game adaptations. The developers have really taken a lot of trouble and created a game that is for all fans of the green ogre, which the 94 minutes of film were too short and want to prolong the adventure in their own living room by about 10 hours.
    • 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.
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    • 71 Critic Score
    Griptonite produced a solid jump'n run game with the most popular Ogre in the world. Shrek forever after is for everybody who loves the movie and wants to play the adventure again.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The new team-based game mechanics bring in fresh air and provide different game experiences. Especially challenges that need more than one player to be fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This game shows off how fun it can be to skate. Many innovations, preferably the new online features, help skate 3 being a must-have for both sport and skating cracks.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game is pretty balanced: Action, tactics and dexterity team up with each other for your pleasure. There are some beat 'em up levels, jump 'n' run passages and a really long lasting appeal.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The ultimate retro love letter has convinced me to remain in the past. Highly addictive, great allusions towards other games, a perfect presentation and cool gimmicks make 3D Dot Game Heroes to one hell of a must-have for retro fans, even though the engine doesn't handle the lighting very well.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Stunning graphics, a well-told story, and now a big expansion in terms of gameplay and atmosphere: Age of Conan now looks like it should have looked two years ago when it was originally released. It‘s worth a look, this game is very rewarding.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Iron Man 2 is monotone and way too short for a fully priced game and since it lacks a multiplayer mode, there’s no need to touch it again once you beat it. No need to buy this game unless you’re a true hardcore fan of the Iron Man series.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    To be honest, the positive thing about Iron Man 2 is that you‘ve completed the game within four hours. Graphics, handling or sound: Everything you can think of is implemented really poor.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Overall, I can only recommend Iron Man 2 only for hardcore fans of the Iron Man series and only for short gaming sessions. There are too many weaknesses in the game, beginning from lousy sound up to pretty bad gameplay.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    All in all, Iron Man 2 is another movie game which is lacking the implementation of original ideas and variety. Coupled with the fact that all you do is running, shooting and flying, it is for many Marvel Comic fans a huge disappointment.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I haven’t had that many fun for a long time. The fat princess shows how a great strategy game has to work.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The horror shooter and Nintendo DS mix is really amazing. You'll get a great shooter with nice graphics, a stunning atmosphere and a lot of action.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Call it Sudoku Reloaded, in the third dimension, or whatever you want: Word is that Picross 3D is awesome and addictive. You'll overlook the unspectacular presentation, and the amount of 350 puzzles is amazing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This game could be even harder than Chuck Norris. Well, that's typically NIS! Frustration never was so sweet, and the gameplay about building an own food chain around an ecosystem is very addictive.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    For fans of the series Dead to Rights: Retribution is a must-have. For others it is a good way to get used to the action genre, because no prior skills are needed.
    • 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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A great presentation and awesome characters are responsible for the unique flair of this game series. After part four that reinvented the genre last year the new super version keeps up with new content and a much better multiplayer at a pretty fair price.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Everyone who is addicted to soccer has to call FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 his own. The new features and the atmosphere of this game pull this genre to the next level.
    • 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
    • 87 Critic Score
    With one sentence: The whispered world is an extreme funny, easy learnable adventure!
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is an excellent game for those who like to solve a wide range of different puzzles.
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    • 76 Critic Score
    Booster Trooper is a platform-shooter in which you have a lot of different weapons, maps and modes you can choose from. It is especially a multiplayer game and is a lot of fun that way.

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