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
    • 54 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Vancouver 2010 might be more than button mashing, but the sporting events are too few in number and with no tournament holding them together it’s the spirit of the Olympic Games that doesn’t make the cut.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    You like sports? Practice them in real life and keep your hands off this game – it is not worth the effort.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A surprisingly good story leads you through a hell of an experience starring Shanghai as a metropolis of war and corruption. Don‘t hesitate if you‘re looking for a good arcade-like shooter game you can enjoy with a buddyl - but the single players should better be warned: The AI sucks: Sometimes.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The story has epic dimensions, but it doesn’t really have an effect on the gameplay, because you mostly have to do the same things. In my opinion, it is an entertaining adventure for adults, but nothing more.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Bayonetta knows how to blow the audiences minds. Lollipops have been never before licked so nicely in a video game and man that girl knows how punch a face. The great and weird story really gets you into the game and will never let you go.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The worst things in Bayonetta are the long and often appearing loading times you are confronted with. Thank god the hero of the game, Bayonetta, is a hack of a women that knows how to fight using awesome combos in this great presented game.
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    • 79 Critic Score
    This game is more about upper class food than fast food. For me, it has never been so funny to run a restaurant.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Divine Divinity 2: Ego Draconis is an insider tip of Larian Studios. It’s like Divine Divinity – with better graphics and a story where you can`t quit.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    In the simulation mode there's some sort of simulation to it, but the graphics demand pretty much raw power. Many details and great gameplay can be found here.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game can only be recommended to true Van Halen fans. Graphics are worse than in other Guitar Hero games and there is no real career mode.
    • 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.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Better than the old Sudoku but still only for people who like this kind of games.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    This game shows how a flash-based shooter should be: simple to use and fun as hell!
    • 73 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Saboteur makes it definitely not easy to rate it. The open-world of Paris is amazing as long as it keeps its film-noir elements. Once in Technicolor it loses some of its charm. Despite minor drawbacks and if you like open-world games, you surely will like this one.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Includes features from the best games such as Uncharted 2 or GTA. But some small bugs make it a little bit less attractive than those big titles.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    You can say whatever you want, but this is a great game. If you can live with some small bugs, you should go into the next store and buy this game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    In my opinion, everyone should play Rise of the Pirate God! The last part presents Monkey Island at its best. Graphics are not overwhelming, but the game lives from its atmosphere.
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    • 87 Critic Score
    The repeating fighting scenes are a little bit disappointing, but the RPG elements make up for this disadvantage. Simply one of the best games based on a movie license!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Not the epic dimensions as in the former The Legend of Zelda games but it is a great game, not only for fans of Zelda. The simple and innovative controls also are also fitting for young players.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Basically, the game is quite funny, but the idea on its own doesn’t make a game to a great one. Too many negative points like the controls and the fact that the character isn’t saying anything make this game to an average one.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The first impressions of this game are really good, but after a few minutes it already starts to get boring. The surveillance system O.S.C.A.R. is not really helpful. Messages like “Ashley, there is a problem” or “Ashley, the elevator doesn’t work” are simply useless. This game is nothing for a player who likes action games.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Call of Duty Classic has taken a big part in shaping the genre into what it is today. As out-dated as it may look it has nostalgic qualities to it and for 1,200 Microsoft Points it’s worth every penny for a true fan.
    • 27 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Rogue Warrior, despite its good graphics and sound, is not what you expect from a full-priced game. It‘s too short (5 hours max), the handling is bad (except for the kills in close-combat) and the plot is just plain and stupid. Yawn.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Where is the story? Although you walk around in a really fantastic strange world, there is no real pleasure in it. The characters are way too normal and there are no real moments in the story. Could have been a great game, but it is not more than the usual game pap.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Thanks to the new control system you will definitely have some fun with this game. Action-based racing across nice tracks and weird stunts that sometimes transform your driver into a crash-test-dummy amuse.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    You nearly can’t loose in this game – maybe casual gamers will have some hours of fun with it.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Runaway – Dream of the Turtle is a solid adventure with a few highlights such as logical riddles, well integrated characters and fun gameplay.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The mix of find all objects on the screen-gameplay and spooky setting develops in a really nice way.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Great graphics, a whole bunch of fighters, as well as nice customization options make fun. Unfortunately, online fights and the adventure mode has been canceled compared to other versions.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fortix introduces you to the world of tactics and you really learn something you could maybe use in the future. If the graphics would be more detailed, it would be even better.
    • 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    For me Serious Sam never has been a “serious” game – and it won’t be ever.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Due to the fact that you are always on the run for the high score, this game entertains for hours, even if it is quite difficult and doesn’t use bonus items you could earn.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    You liked Kings Bounty: The Legend? Then you'll love Kings Bounty: Armored Princess! The title convinces with an awesome story, really cool gameplay and an authentic atmosphere. All in all I can only recommend the title.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Peggle is your best shot if you want to waste some time getting addicted to a puzzle-like game. An appealing gameplay, a tremendous number of goodies and nice graphics will convince you.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    All in all I can only recommend Natalie Brooks: The Secret of Hillcrest High to all find all objects on the screen-game fans! It's a cute game with really funny mini games and a nice story!
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Gyromancer is an addictive puzzle game, yet the setting might feel a little stale.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The story makes the game. Above all other things, Assassin's Creed 2 keeps you in the game through the fate of Ezio. The gameplay is much the same as in the first part and so it is not the reinvention we hoped it would be.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I’m a little bit disappointed. The controller looks great, but doesn’t work. After a couple of hours you still won’t have the complete control of the board, which makes me a little bit angry. The underdeveloped graphics and the missing story are some further drawbacks to the game. Only the cool soundtrack and the typical skating atmosphere are positive attributes. Overall, you pay a high price for insufficient performance.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This is a game for kids! They will have a lot of fun with it. To all the others: “Hands off!”
    • 50 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The movie might be quite funny and entertaining, but the game isn’t. A ludicrously multiplayer mode, similar missions, technical mistakes and long loading times – and there are still more negative things in it.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    The Princess and the Frog is an appropriate game for children and families in general. Especially for girls, it’s great!
    • 49 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Just Dance is a really fun party game. But you should have some sense of rhythm. Playing with up to four players makes the game an awesome party experience.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Nobody can imagine how funny it is to jump through levels created by yourself or by your friends. Creative and innovative!
    • 63 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great sequel to the first Assassin’s Creed (PS3, X360). If you played it you definitely have to buy this one as well.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is interesting for people looking for some non-violent entertainment. The mini games are diversified and make fun even if you are simply a cook or do something similar.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you have already played the first one, you will also like this new challenge. More activities and tips to subsist in a healthy way are helping the player to keep an eye on his/her body.
    • 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Left 4 Dead 2 is a great sequel. Bigger and more variation in the gameplay – it is how it should be.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    China, France and Egypt are the three varied locations waiting for you to be explored. The first The Sims 3 add-on is worth a try.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii adds a new chaotic, yet fun multiplayer experience to the franchise. That’s Mario how we love him!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Thanks to the new features, this part is as much enjoyable as the older ones. You will have real game show feeling that motivates to get more points than your opponents. Buzz! talks to you and let’s you know how well you do. He is a real motivator!
    • 60 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    For 800 MS-Points you’ll get a quite funny game that especially makes you addicted to the multiplayer mode!
    • 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.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Modern Warfare has no need to fear the comparison with a Hollywood blockbuster. You wouldn't find a game that keeps so in touch and never let’s you go. You just have to go on like you were pulled by a rope.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    I don’t know what to say … simply brilliant!
    • 57 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The background to the fights is told in little stories and you are fighting in real three dimensional environments, but the level of difficulty is not quite low, so that beginners will have some problems to dive into the Dragon Ball universe.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    On first sight, The Turtles license seems to be promising. But the game isn’t as amazing as it could be. The textures are boring to look at and the campaign can be completed within two hours.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A game that scores with its great controls and the nice story – and it doesn’t try to be something it’s not!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a shooter which challenges your senses. Hopefully, more gamers will play it, otherwise it's doomed: Empty servers aren't exactly what you're searching for when going online.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Dragon Age Origins will keep you in front of your computer for hours! Graphics, sounds and the controls couldn’t be much better!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    One of the good franchises on the PlayStation hits the PSP – great graphics, a fantastic airship campaign and lots of jokes are included. You better don‘t miss it, because you won‘t get many games out there that are better than this one.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This is one of the best games for PlayStation 2, what is also the weak point of it. Graphics and game mechanics are not the same as in a PS3 game, so it isn’t stirring for me.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Like in all the other Rock Band games a vast variety on different songs is available. Enjoy many hours of fun, alone or with your friends – it’s your choice.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    It’s very difficult again to say which game, PES 10 or FIFA 10, is better. My personal winner is PES 10 because the AI and the ball physic work just great!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Only the missing licenses and the commentator will let you take notice in a negative way. Great graphics, great game!
    • 63 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Sometimes you have to wait because of loading times. But except for that, you will enjoy the action in cool space battles.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A quite good Star Wars game that especially scores with the great multiplayer mode.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    A lot of unused potential will even let hardcore GTA fans feel this game as less then average.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Caution, addiction may be possible! The story ties you to this game and won't let you go until you finish it. After a long time we have a role-playing game back that keeps you in your living room for many weeks. Even if you play 20 to 30 hours, you won't be fed up with it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Except some mashed textures, this game is the best RPG in a long time!
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Band Hero guarantees great multiplayer fun for fans of music. The game is easy to learn and brings about enough excitement and variation.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Academy of Champions is a sports game with some RPG contents for young and old. Everybody will find his dream team after a few hours!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: Nitro entertains people who like arcade-racers. Core-gamers will be very disappointed.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    40 minigames bring a lot of fun – even for beginners. A funny adventure for everybody who buys this game!
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even if the Xbox 360 version of the game is quite old, the game will entertain you for some hours. The graphics are okay and the story surprises from time to time. There is one thing you should know: The best way to control the game is to use a gamepad.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    This ballad is a love song to Liberty City and you return with Gay Tony to this amazing town once again. You might see its intense lifestyle from a new angle.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    As all parts of the Tekken series the sixth also entertains for hours and hours, especially when you are challenging your friends!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    One of the best beat’em up’s ever. Disappointing that you can’t play the story in co-op with a second player.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    All Star Cheer Squad 2 suffers from very sloppy controls and its horrible “wanna be adrama” storyline. Only for true cheerleading enthusiasts.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Great songs are presented in enjoyable remixes. This game is for everyone who has always wanted to put hands up on the turntables him- or herself.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Without any doubt you can say that Forza Motorsport 3 is the best racing simulation ever made, maybe finally taking over the reigning position from the Gran Turismo series. So watch out, the second quarter of 2010 will be exciting! But do not miss out having fun with Forza Motorsport 3 first, until GT5 hits the stores.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Same gameplay, new story. More jokes and many new little gadgets make the new part of this series as enjoyable as the older ones. Insomniac Games build on their qualities and do well so.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    There are always some people online you can fight with! If you liked the mod GOTA for Warcraft III, you will definitely love this game!
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    • 70 Critic Score
    All in all mountain sports is a party game living from its multiplayer mode, but the controls, graphics and the sound could be better.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    A funny hack ’n’ slay game taking place in the fairytale universe – great for beginners and advanced players.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    A lot of blood and senseless gore. If you like the Happy Tree Friends you will love this game. If not – hands off!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Do you love to play Diablo and this kind of game? Why are you still sitting in front of your television - move your ass and play Torchlight – you will never go back to your boring TV-shows.
    • 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.
    • 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.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    You won’t be sitting in front of the TV playing this game for hours, but it is occasionally an okay leisure activity accompanied by the feature that you learn some facts about different animals.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Amazing feeling owning to the licenses and the new controls. Only the graphics are (still) not on high-end level.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you don’t mind the fact that there are only five games in this collection and you are too lazy to put out the real games, this is the right thing for you. And they really entertain – except for “Pop It”.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    For sure one of the most innovative games I have ever seen!
    • 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.
    • 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.

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