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
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    • 68 Critic Score
    All in all Power of Defense is a solid PC game. It is a mix of strategy and tower defense, but there is not enough variety to keep the gamer playing for hours.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It's a pity where the Book of Memories is taking the Silent Hill series: Only quantity, no quality; a lack of gameplay and story; a shift in genres which should have been done with much more caution and love. Silent Hill fans, don't touch this.
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    • 68 Critic Score
    A confusing storyline, a borderline stupid AI and the monotonous gameplay are the main down sides to a mediocre adaption of the successful TV series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury is colorful, loud and fast-paced. Either you love this kind of game or you hate it. Very nice to see an editor in such a game.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, this is a very short pleasure, as there is no multiplayer mode and a lot of content is missing. Nevertheless, in its short time it offers quite some variety.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    If you can't get enough of creating colourful and unique creatures, you'll get the right tool with this game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    After Burner Climax is an old-school arcade game. Your motivation is high scoring only, and that‘s it. Playing through all levels takes you about 30 to 40 minutes, so don‘t expect too much.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Distant Worlds brings a breath of fresh air into the x4-genre, but only if you like micromanagement. Although newcomers can have fun also, thanks to the possibility of automation.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    There’s not much to say about Savage Moon. The game is a typical Tower Defense-offshoot. Built up towers and kill as many enemies as possible.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Kids and maybe some teens will have a good time. Nice side effect: The player learns some facts about the different animals.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Fans of the Star Wars – The Clone Wars series with a friend aside will have some fun hours. Especially appealing to young gamers!
    • 53 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward presents the daily routine in a hospital in a too simplistic way. All beds and tools are placed in one and the same room. Twelve years ago Theme Hospital showed how a hospital simulation should look like.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    A lot of stuff to do, but everything’s the same. If you are a huge fan of WWII and like to fly around in old aircrafts, then give this game a shot, everyone else should consider a look before buying.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Technically solid, the game suffers from a lack of character customization, lack of suspense and overly long cutscenes. The combat system and multiplayer mode are reasonably good, so there's visible potential. Maybe we'll a second Cursed Crusade in the not too far future that learns from this game's mistakes – I'd be pleased.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Dance games have already been around for some time but unfortunately Dance! - It's your stage does not stick out. The only thing that makes it interesting is the fact that D! was the force behind it. Only people who generally like these kinds of games will enjoy it.
    • 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.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    A lame and not really challenging story combined with repetitive levels and replaceable characters are the key elements of Quantum Theory.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    No, it's not sufficient just to bring six heroes in one game. There has to be a plot, something like a thrill, but there isn't. The game just can't deliver, and this fact isn't changed by the heroes or the Move compatibility.
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    • 66 Critic Score
    Basically, The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a typical movie-game: neither really bad, nor really great.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Once again a game based on a movie and once again the licenses are exploited without mercy. Basically Madagascar 2 is a game children will be fond of. Also it is one of the few child-compatible games for the Xbox 360.
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    • 66 Critic Score
    Horse fans should consider the game because of its low price. All others, however, won't discover its appeal: Nothing of interest here.
    • 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.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic is the newest installment in the Mama series. 505 Games released the game on the 3DS – why is a secret to everybody, as the game doesn't use the unique 3DS features. The rest of the game is good old Mama gameplay, which could have easily been released on the Nintendo DS.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures offers a new setting full of new and typical Mama minigames. Everything is cute and lovely, but I bet the game targets only children and hardcore Mama fans. There is nothing unique or special to the game and the graphics aren't state of the art.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's a arcade racer with different game modes and a campaign. The campaign has no story or anything like that, the vehicle damage model is pretty bad and the innovative points system is not entirely thought through.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Steel Diver offers three different types of mini games. Each mini game is ok, but not more. The combination of all three modes would have been interesting, but there is no possibility to mix them up. The strategy multiplayer game is lame and not entertaining, while the periscope game is pretty funny in the beginning, but it is, like the campaign, too short.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Midway Arcade Origins has 31 classic-games to offer and can convince with an authentic presentation. The problem is the small degree of diversity. Most of the games are just boring after five minutes and only a few of them can really last longer. Local multiplayer is great though. All in all the game can make your friends and you a nice evening of gaming, but nothing more.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While SingStar Dance isn't exactly far away from being great in terms of singing, the dancing isn't good at all.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    The gameplay of Bust-n-Rush is funny and nice, but after an hour the game gets realy boring because there is no more new content and no alternation.
    • 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”.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    An accomplished alternative to expensive fitness classes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Steel Armor: Blaze of War is not too bad a simulation of tank battles, but has a pretty strange AI.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you want a nice, plain action game with Vin Diesel, you couldn’t make anything wrong. It’s fun to drive with the car and destroy the others.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond could have been something great for the fans of Pikachu & friends, but the game disappoints with bad controls, the missing rpg-elements and a poor presentation.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's probably a Wii version ported to PS3, and that's a shame. Playing with Move is pretty crappy, but it's fun nevertheless and a new way to bring the Lord of the Rings franchise to the younger gamer.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    The idea behind Enigmo is good, but there is too much of a hassle when it comes down to handling. The game would be perfect if played on a PC and its mouse, but on PSP and PS3 it's just another nice mini.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A very entertaining adventure à la Monkey Island is approaching you. Because of the nice graphics and lots of good humor this game makes a lot of fun.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Cars Race-o-Rama makes fun for some hours, but not for much longer. The controls of the micro cars and monster trucks aren’t made for little children.
    • 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.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    7554 Glorious Memories Revived is the first big game from Vietnam. Emboli Games has drawn attention to itself and showed that there are also other shooter games outside of America and Europe. While the look and the gameplay are mediocre, the level of difficulty and the survival mode are a welcome change. Emboli Games didn't reinvent the wheel with 7554, but it's nice that you can join Charlie once in a while.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you take a closer look, this title is an accumulation of mini games. If you haven´t enjoyed or seen the film, this game won’t offer much fun.
    • 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.
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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.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you are an One Piece fan and not able to set sail with Ruffy and company on the Wii, you should think about doing so on your 3DS. If you are not an One Piece fan, the at times boring gameplay and technical deficits will not help make you one, though.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's not what it used to be. The new setting doesn't any good, and to top it all off, you just end up chasing checkpoints like in Operation Flashpoint: Red River. That's no fun at all.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There's light and shadow within Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland. While the presentation as well as the fighting system are a good approach for children, the alchemy system is hard as a rock. WTF dialogue accompanies the game, and so it's not worth a recommendation.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's neat for playing for fun – beat'em up feeling encounters adventure. But the quests and training lessons get boring soon. Fans of the movie can consider buying this one, but the rest should sneak a peek first.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Madagascar 3: has some nice cut-scenes with the original voices of the movie, but there is simply far too little offered in the game. The story mode has so much boring tasks for the player even children would not have fun with those. However, the mini-games are funny, playable for two players and well made for children.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Game Party: In Motion is a nice game for Xbox 360 and Kinect, which is great fun when played in multiplayer mode.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    All in all lilt line is a challenging musicg ame, with oldschool retro graphics, blinking animations and nice sounds, but there is not that much variety in the game. For 500 Nintendo Points the game is absolutely ok, but don't expect too much.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    For fans worth a look, but nevertheless, the fighting is getting quickly monotonous and motivation decreases quickly. Even the unlockable, new attacks are not an incentive, as most attacks have similar effects and there is not too much variety.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even though the developers have tried correcting some of the mistakes that were made in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, they did not manage to make Part 2 a triple-A title.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Generally, Hyperdimension Neptunia is certainly not the worst RPG on the PS3. However, in order to be included in the major leagues the game lacks a lot.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    To be honest, the Nintendo DS version of the game was more entertaining, especially because of the multiplayer mode.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    007 Legends may be a good game for the celebration of Bond's 50th Birthday, but after all it is too flawed to be recommended, not even for fans of the MI6 agent.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A mixture of shooter and adventure, that isn't quite able to be something really special and heavily relies on a lot of gameplay- and story-elements we already know.
    • 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.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hellboy is not only for fans of the spawn of hell. Although it can become quite monotonous, the gamer himself can get active by learning new combos. For people who run riot for the multiplayer Hellboy can offer a second player, namely the characters Liz Sherman or Abe Sapien.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ben 10: Galactic Racing's only unique feature is the Ben 10 setting, but the rest is a typical arcade racer with nothing special. The graphics and sound effects are Wii-grade and the gameplay is not really entertaining.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    StarDrone is fun, but only for a short time!
    • 45 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The single player game is rather boring. But if you find three others to join you in multiplayer, you will have some fun hours with the game.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Bridge Constructor is a solid simulation, but does not differ from the older Bridge! The Construction Game in any noticable way.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you always wanted to try a zombie game, in which tactics are more crucial than action, you should play Trapped Dead.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Two pens = double the fun? Not really, because while the seven sports seem indeed well chosen, in practice they nevertheless lack variety.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Only Ryu Hayabusa is left from the good old Ninja Gaiden games. The newest title lacks a cool story, real depth to the combat system and state-of-the-art graphics. A pitiful continuation – possibly end – for a once cool core action game series.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    With DiRT 2 you can have fun for a short time, but there’s no innovation and it’s not technically perfect. If you have the option, you should buy the console version.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    At the end, Islands of Wakfu doesn't offer enough gameplay to keep the experienced player interested. If you haven't heard of Wakfu or Dofus, you won't like this one either.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rulers of Nations gives you the opportunity to rule one out of 170 countries. No matter what you do, always listen to the people and your ministers. Or fire them! Unfortunately, this game has too much possible course of actions, which makes it pretty confusing.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    As the gamers expected an improvement concerning the control-area, Tony Hawk SHRED is rather disappointing. After a couple of hours you still don't have the complete control of the board – a fact that can make the most relaxed player easily angry. The graphical effects and the missing story are further disadvantages of the game. Only the cool soundtrack and the typical skate-atmosphere are on the credit-side. To sum up, 100 Euro and more for the game and controller are simply too much!
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rayman 3D is still an enjoyable, but short platformer. Nevertheless, you don't really recognize changes to prior Rayman games and the 3DS support.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 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.
    • 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.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Ultimate Bass Fishing 3D surely is a nice game for expert anglers to entertain themselves during travel. Others will have to depend on trial and error to find the right bait to win even small tournaments.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A quite good Star Wars game that especially scores with the great multiplayer mode.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Silent Hunter 5 – Battle of the Atlantic is an accomplished combination of atmospheric sound, historic background and good graphics. Unfortunately, a lot of bugs are ruining the fun.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    In a nutshell, Deer Drive is an arcade-hunting-simulation with a bad sound and a terrible atmosphere: thus, it won't keep you playing for a long time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Our general impression was: SimCity is good fun. Unfortunately, the game is let down by some serious server breakdowns leading to quite long waiting times and the fact that it doesn't really have a proper single-player mode. By addressing these issues and providing the possibility not to only be able to build cities along with other hobby mayors the developer could easily develop into a buy recommendation from our side.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    In principle, Wallace and Gromit would be a not so bad game. But the extremely short time of 3 to 4 hours nullifies much of that.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Better than the old Sudoku but still only for people who like this kind of games.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    You are a fan of simple, nearly dumb, hacking and slaying while watching the same chars and maps over and over? Then Dynasty Warriors will please as much as you want.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    The confusing title hides a solid strategy game. Gamers who enjoy graphics should avoid this game though, strategy fans should play the demo-version before buying Multiwinia.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Except fpr some passages, the campaign sucks and the multiplayer-mode isn’t able to convince, either. This game simply offers no motivation to keep playing.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    War of the Worlds breaks my heart, because on one hand it has this nice dark setting and melts your face with Patrick Steward's awesome voice acting, yet its gameplay is so frustrating that you tend to toss your controller aside.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Well, the first play-through is fun, but if your party is scheduled to last longer, you'd better have an alternative title in the back of your hand.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    If you like epic storytelling, skip this one. The KI is lame and doesn't motivate you at all, but the multiplayer is fun for a few hours.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Rig'n'Roll could have become an interesting trucker simulation, but it is very monotonously and the truck-driving is most of the time more boring than fun. The simulation of the own trucker-company gives you a lot of possibilities, like employing some truck-drivers for you company and buying them different trucks to drive with and earn money for you.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Because of the unexciting handling of the game, this title will only attract fans of sneaky shooters. Nice mood and graphics.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    If you can't get enough of Tintin and his friends and if you don't really have much experience with video games, it's worth considering. Keep the short play time in mind.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Featuring an open gameplay, fans will like the new features and oversee the technical disaster.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Despite the great efforts in the graphics department and the nice Soundtrack, Disney Universe is a disappointingly boring gaming experience.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Saw 2 - Flesh and Blood is perhaps a game for true fans, but even they will not be happy with the title. Dreary gameplay and the lack of challenge are not a perfect combination.

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