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
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    After the brand hit rock bottom last year with Dark of the Moon, Fall of Cybertron rises like phoenix from the ashes. The game provides a great campaign and an encouraging multiplayer mode. That's the way licensed games should be done!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Wizorb is the right kind of snack for those, who want some retro-feelings paired with challenging Arkanoid-style gameplay and some bits of role-playing flavour. Enjoy!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Darksiders 2 has a larger world, a fantastic loot system, weapons, which are able to level up, and an interesting story and great fights. If you can handle with obsolete graphics and some other little problems, Darksiders 2 is definitely worth looking at.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    New Super Mario Bros. 2 is not as innovative as Super Mario Sunshine or Super Mario Galaxy, but all in all it's a 2D Jump'n'Run you'll have plenty of fun with.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sound Shapes is easy to play and fun to handle – a must-have for every Vita-player.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sleeping Dogs is a great game with an interesting and thrilling story, with an action-packed Martial Arts gameplay and an atmospheric Hong Kong. The dialogue is well spoken and include nicely made story twists. The only thing is that the open world of Sleeping Dogs is not as perfect as in GTA IV. However, if you like action, well-narrated stories with an atmospheric city, then play Sleeping Dogs.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Darksiders 2 may not be perfect but it is a great action game nonetheless and guarantees hours of thrilling entertainment.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Inversion has lots of potential with a gravitational weapon, an interesting starting story and good gameplay elements. Sadly, it cannot use this potential and seems to be that it was not enough time to finish Inversion as an exciting, well-made game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Some changes have been made on the graphics and a ten hour epilog was included, which makes the game interesting for newbies as well as fans of the original game. While the storytelling and the gameplay are nice, the graphics aren't as good as in other PS3 RPGs and it's probably a bit to childlike, but all in all Tales of Graces f is a pretty fine remake.
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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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The Remake has a lot of great improvements, like a better character-design, a more detailed ghost-design and a better graphic-appearance in general. The nightmarish and dark atmosphere is amazing and nearly makes your heart stop. Behind each corner a ghost may attack you and they look horrible and frightening. Unfortunately there are negative aspects as well. The controls for the camera-obscura are awful; the same goes for controlling Mio. This causes a lot of frustration during the game and makes it even harder. The multiplayer seems awkward and unnecessary. All in all a great and shocking horror game with poor controls.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It's a great tactical RPG that ticks all the boxes: Nice graphics, very retro-like sounds and ambient as well as a very thorough battle system. For only 12,99 it's a steal!
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A wonderful soundtrack, interesting cutscenes, fast fights full of action and the caring of the spirits entertain for quite a long time.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The indie hit is back, with touch and motion controls on the PS Vita. A must-download for all puzzle fans with some skills!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    A milestone for retro-revival-fans – innovative retro-looking gameplay, hour-long action fun for just a few bucks guaranteed!
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It is not amazing, however it is a good action-adventure with a new interesting story and it is quite fun to swing through Manhattan. If you can handle some smaller shortcomings, you will have fun with The Amazing Spider-Man.
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    • 52 Critic Score
    Enclave: Shadows of Twilight is not even a good port of the original. Graphics and gameplay are bad in nearly any fiber of the game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Magic fans get their money's worth and beginners are led into this world through a well done tutorial.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Quantum Conundrum is a great game that with a clear conscience can be recommended to all puzzlers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Theatrythm: Final Fantasy is the perfect proof that music- and roleplaying games can fit together.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Episode two puts you in morally ambiguous situations that even a saint wouldn't be able to solve with a clear conscience.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Despite being a solid action game and having a good concept Inversion unfortunately fails to impress in nearly all aspects of gameplay and story.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This music game delivers a load of fun, thanks to its unusual settings and all those catchy tunes.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Heroes of Ruin shows how well multiplayer can and should work on the 3DS.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you like the retro-look and if you have fun with jump'n'runs, you should definitely get this.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    All things considered Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir is not only because of the very limited content almost like a playable B-Movie.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    I expected an awesome desert shooter, but I only got a midclass shooter. There is to much scripting, an environment with few details and nothing special. The multiplayer mode looks fun but over all it's not enough to be a summer highlight.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Despite a solid story and decent graphics Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor fails to implement the Kinect in an acceptable manor. And so frustration prevails over the pleasure of gaming.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    All the DC Super Heroes join the party with Batman and his opponent Joker – and this party's in an open world that provides many riddles and fun as well as a wide range of gameplay-options. Once again, there is no online-mode and the loading times are as tedious as some leghty missions. Besides, there are not enough checkpoints to make a break and to save the game. However, the characters engage in discussions and dialogue, the world to explore is huge and the story offers a lot of humour. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is a great game for both young and grown up gamers.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny delivers nothing particularly surprising, it's just how it is: Awesome.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Deep Silver and Daedalic Entertainment have done a great job in not trying to bring the pen & paper gameplay to the PC, but choosing the way of the adventure. Subsequently The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav is more like an interactive novel – a good one for that matter.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gods and Kings is one of the best DLCs ever released for a strategy game.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you turn off the annoying music, you will find the joy of a classical 2D Sonic. There is nothing new, however it makes fun and in some moments, you can feel the atmosphere of oldschool 2D sonics.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The most realistic fighting game is back and it is great.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Despite nice graphics Bloodforge suffers from control issues, bad camera work and a poorly told story.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    PixelJunk 4am isn't a game, it's more like a social network experiment. That's a gift and a curse at the same time: All depends on the music you're playing or listening to. If you like it, everything's great, but if you can't stand the beats, you'll go offline in a jiffy. It's so creative and there sure are a lot of options, however, your mileage may vary so much that it isn't possible to predict if players will actually love the game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Open doesn't redefine the genre completely, but it does a lot of things right. The controls are easily learned and in addition there are some minigames and unlockable content. It makes use of the 3DS possibilities and so Mario Tennis Open is a must have for all sport fans of Mario & Co.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Delivers everything you want from the first ever real first person shooter on the Vita: action, story, and multiplayer.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If you like Japanese fairy tales combined with a unique twist around gravity manipulation that's the game you should buy – finally also available outside of Japan!
    • 58 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Every – really every – fan of Ninja Gaiden was probably expecting a different game than this Ninja Gaiden 3.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Unfortunately Rugby World Cup 2011 is not worth the money it costs – not even for a rugbyplayer or -fan.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Hamilton's Great Adventure impresses with its coop mode and is fun for beginners and advanced treasure hunters. It is definitely recommendable for fans of the genre to purchase this puzzle-platformer.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The addictive gameplay should not be underestimated, and three stones are sometimes more than only three stones.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The former rally franchise presents itself as a great mix of Destruction Derby and high speed action racing. A strong single player combined with an extensive online experience garantuees great varied fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The first episode of The Walking Dead is a great adventure and we can't wait for the second part.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Splatters is a physic driven skill game with much style and lovely design. Download it – because you shouldn't miss it!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Despite some graphical problems Dragon's Dogma offers a solid action roleplaying experience that excites with a great combat system.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sorcery is a magically told adventure that might thrill the young and the young at heart.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Don't await too much of a story but a good piece of action with this spin off from the mystery drama Alan Wake. A nice and new way to find new players for a franchise.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite the bad graphics Disgaea 3 scores with the huge amount of game content.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    In short : You have to play Mortal Kombat, if you want to have the best beat 'em up for the Vita.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Diablo III is a perfectly done hack 'n' slay game that captures the spirit of its predecessors. Great cinematics, a well-done talent system and large maps are just a few of Diablo III's strengths.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Pinball Arcade is a real pinball simulation. If you like the gameplay of oldschool pinball tables, then Pinball Arcade is perfect for you. If you want a funny action pinball game, then this game may not satisfy you.
    • 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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Max Payne is a great third person shooter that sets a high standard for all subsequent action games.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's the good old Bejeweled 3 as box version for the NDS. There is nothing special and so the price is a bit too high from my point of view, because the PS3, PC and X360 versions are cheaper and include Zuma and Peggle as bonusgames.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Mix up a 2D platformer and a MOBA game and you get Awesomenauts. It offers a great multiplayer experience on the cheap. But on the other hand it's really frustrating playing with a bloody noob in one team, because the match making is not the best.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Is Minecraft unfamiliar to you, yet you don't want to start off into this vast world without any kind of guidance? Then the Xbox-Edition is for you.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite the game itself being very short Datura offers a thrilling world with astonishing sound effects and great control mechanics.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure is certainly for the fans of Professor Layton. Even if the puzzles are of course not as widespread as they are in the big model.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Those who can deal with a couple of smaller deficiencies will be rewarded with a great adventure, including an exciting and deep story.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Despite flawed controls and disappointing graphics, Starhawk delivers a great online multiplayer experience with a varied gameplay and innovative features.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    TERA may not offer enough to dethrone World of Warcraft, but it is a wonderful game with a thrilling story and loads of action. Above all else the combat mechanics are a great innovation.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    I wish I would have gotten more connecting factors to the original Fable out of this spin off – what remains is a nice beat 'em up for co-op fans without real highlights.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Many techniques are taken from other games but used in a very good fashion in this unique and stylish digitally distributed title.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Fez
    Fez is a breath of fresh air. A real Masterpiece!
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Brings back two of the very best horror games that have ever been published. The oppressive atmosphere of the games is as terrifying as ever and sadly so are the controls. James and Heather controls are just too clumsy. The graphics are much sharper and clearer now, though Silent Hill 3 looks much better than its predecessor. The fact that there are new voice recordings is awesome, because the synchronizations of the originals were pretty impersonal and static. All in all the collection is worth every cent, though it is strange that Silent Hill and Silent Hill 4: The Room are missing.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Like no other game Prototype 2 grants the player an enormous amount of power. Yes, the story might not be the finest and yes, the graphics seem a little outdated at times, but nonetheless this game offers a great deal of fun and action.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    UEFA Euro 2012 is a decent DLC that thrives through authenticity and the amount of content.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Pandora's Tower got its weaknesses, but the wonderful soundtrack, the grotesque atmosphere and the dynamic relationship with Helena offer a great deal of fun.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trials Evolution is by far the best way to kick off the Arcade Next event. It is a great game with the soundtrack being the online downside.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Deep Black: Reloaded is a third person shooter with great potential in gameplay and graphics, but the level design is simple, the gameplay offers no special features and one fights against the same enemies all the time. However, if you search for an uncomplicated shooter and don't mind some problems in gameplay, graphics and story, you could give Deep Black: Reloaded a try.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Even though The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings takes some time to reveal its greatness, the game is enthralling from the very first second. It will take you some time to master the controls, because the combat system is a pretty unique mix of tactical movement and mere brutality. The modern game engine makes the game optically beautiful and the synchronization of the characters is amazing. Easily one of the best Action-RPGs for Xbox360.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you seek a Fighting-Game fort the PS Vita, you will find the best one in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The PS Vita features have been implemented so well that this is a must have title.
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    • 25 Critic Score
    I guess Virtual Villagers 5: New Believers is for fans of its predecessors. I'd expect more explanations and a more accesible game. New players won't really know what to do even after a couple of hours everything seems too random, while too little is actually explained. Maybe it's worth the effort for beginners with a god complex?
    • 64 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Another disappointment for fans of the first four Silent Hill games. The controls during battle are unfair and dumb and the fact that you can only carry one weapon at a time is simply annoying. One of the few positive things is the rain-dynamic. The more it rains the more creatures prey upon you. The graphics are muddy and fall apart under technical issues like sudden freezing. The game looks less scary overall and reminds of Alan Wake. All things considered it is not Silent Hill anymore. There is no oppressive and dark atmosphere left.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite it's outdated look and the fact that its purely a PlayStation 3 port Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus is a challenging, exciting game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Ridge Racer Unbounded may not be true to the arcade series, but it is nonetheless a well done action racing game that surprises with a great online experience – and many explosions, of course.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    Vacation Quest: The Hawaiian Islands is no revolutionary hidden object game, but it offers everything you would expect like mini games for variety and modes for beginners and pros. Recommended for genre fans.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Boring graphics and music lacerate the heart of a "Rock'n'Roll Racing"-veteran.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    More than just a port, Alan Wake for PC is a must-have.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Bit.Trip Complete presents all 6 games of Commander Video. All 6 games are rhythmic, very difficult and highly motivate the player with a "just one more go" feeling. Everybody who wants to make a journey back into the eighties, Bit.Trip Complete is perfect for you.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Kinect Star Wars may not be among the best Star Wars Adaptions but nonetheless there is a whole lot of fun to find in the rich diverse pool of possibilities. Above all else the coop-mode is quite entertaining.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 is far more than just a more of the same. Thanks to many new features and a great Kinect implementation, this game is a fantastic sports game for newbies and pros as well.
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    LEGO Harry Potter – The Years 5-7 on PS Vita is a great title for anyone who likes to collect and puzzle while on the road.
    • 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.
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    • 50 Critic Score
    If you want to solve the puzzles in The Second Guest, you should bring a good level of frustration resistance. Not because of the challenge, but due to the unfinished feel of a title squandering its potential.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    CyberConnect 2 made some changes compared to Ultimate Ninja Storm 2. There are no quick time events and no freely accessible areas anymore. Instead, awesome story-telling with never before shown anime material, a lot of fights and different characters – each with unique attacks – await.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Gaijin tried to combine too many things in Birds of Steel, and the result isn't as good as it could be. It's just another flight sim that relies heavily on historical facts, but it doesn't quite shine.

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