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
    • 49 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Anyone who has experienced Final Fantasy XIV Online and has fought his way through the complex control will hardly want to leave Eorzea.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken is a pretty cool PSN game. After Rochard, this is the next PlayStation exclusive game that offers satisfying and cool arcade action. It's damn fun and cheap so if you like action-arcade, you schould try Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken.
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    • 84 Critic Score
    Nice details, the challenge levels and the good AI difficulty make this chess simulator a must-have for fans of chess on the PSP.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Sonic's debut on Nintendo's 3DS is a real success. The combination of the two different hedgehogs in the colorful 2D and 3D environments is pretty cool. The game is a little too easy, but there's tons of Sonic flair and enough content to truly satisfy the player.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Tennis isn't the most varied sport, but Grand Slam Tennis 2 tries to make the most of it. Key is the Total Racquet Control: a great idea for precise ball control, albeit classic arcade controls are more effective in some situations. It's small things like the lack of objection opportunities or the spectators, liefeless by EA Sports standards, that hamper the overall impression. The lack of motion controls on Xbox 360 is okay, though – Kinect can't offer the precision through which Total Racquet Control makes the game a good experience.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Hawks offers short time entertainment, especially if you play the multiplayer mode. On the whole this title offers lots of exciting action and fun.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Quite funny game, if you look for some instant arcade-action with nice graphics and brutal soundtrack. The type of racing game I like!
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Well done! This is worth a recommendation on the Mini market as a shoot'em up. Go, hamster, go!
    • 74 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Fighting, action, shooting – that's Warhammer 40k: Space Marine in a nutshell. Thanks to the great presentation and credible story along with the characters that Relic has created in collaboration with Games Workshop, this action title is captivating from the start.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Tension, entertainment, …. Definitely chocolate for RPG fans. That’s the way role-playing-games should be for the NDS!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Machinarium is a great, sweet, charming game. Period. Yep, sometimes, it's too difficult, but the idea of the built-in walkthrough is awesome, you'll understand every emotion and hint without having to read a single word, and it's starring a robot. Yeah.
    • 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.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The tactical complexity in the fighting is much higher than in other games of the genre and wild button pushing will not take you any further.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy: 4 Heroes of Light is a nice sequel of the Final Fantasy series with well developed characters, a good story mode with many twists and turns and love for detail.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 contains a better story and is more graphically more stunning than the first part of the series. I had a lot of fun with this game due to the high number of heroes.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Dr. Kawashima makes it right, but keeps it simple. The so-called challenges could be more challenging and the Doc could use some entertainer genes from Buzz the quizmaster.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    An enhanced Port with merits, especially Nintendo Fans should enjoy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is a tribute to the trashy action cinema of the 80s and early 90s. With all the quotations and references to popular movies and franchises Blood Dragon is a feast for nostalgics. Although the gameplay mechanics here and there suffer from the same weaknesses like Far Cry 3, this is a must-have for fans with a lot of content at a reasonable price.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    SSX
    Everyone that likes action and spectacular tricks will like SSX. The deadly descents are innovative and rich in variety. However, if you only play offline, you will miss out considerably. The multiplayer part is nice to play and offers some innovative, new ideas. One big drawback disadvantage, which I can't understand, is that there is no local splitscreen mode. All in all, SSX is a good fun sports game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    On the whole, this game is able to satisfy the needs of a gamer. It is not so expensive, you will have lots of fun and the story is also not too short. Because there is not blood in the game, this title is also interesting for parents who want to buy a game for their youngsters.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a challenge, look no further. Prinny is here, and it will show you the borders of human self-control. A well-balanced platformer with great jokes and lines, massive boss fights. And, well, it has got Prinnies as well. Dood.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    I’ll try to describe this game: Myth meets Diablo and the Borg from Star Trek. I wasn’t able to put away the gamepad for a very long time.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It's not the first game that claims to be ultimate, but Ultimate Tenkaichi actually turns out to be a near-perfect Dragon Ball gaming experience. Lots of content, a great Be a Hero mode and destructible environments await.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you're into Formula One sports, there is no reason not to try F1 2011. It's your best shot if you want to find out how a true F1 driver has to act and think.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    You should keep your head cool to master these hot puzzle challenges – nice graphics and ideas as well as an motivating coop-mode.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Everybody who plays this game will see how much time IO-Interactive invested in it. A great game – except the controls!
    • 57 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This title is perfect for gamers of the younger generation. With charm and nice features, the game is a good example for a film-adaption. For more experienced gamers, Bolt is not a must have, but is fun, too.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A rebalanced Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Are 12 new fighters and 9 new arenas worth the purchase? Tough call. But if you're a fan of fighting games and don´t own the original, you should get. It's definitely fun and offers a vast selection of fighters.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    PES 2011 is a great game on the Nintendo 3DS. The graphics, the 3D effect, the gameplay and the stunning atmosphere are major advantages. Nevertheless, I'm missing some online features, more options for editing players and a tutorial.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    This title offers advanced gameplay, cool community features and because of this gimmicks, The Sims rock again!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Waiting for the next Final Fantasy? Magna Carta 2 is worth a try – you just have to get over the first hours – it is worth it!
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Xbox 360’s Red Faction: Guerilla is a pure action-explosion game. If you aren´t interested in a very good story but an explosive game, this title could be the one for you.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The world of Luke and his friends seems to be small at first. But it offers a lot of secrets and adventures. Most of the dialogues convince and progress the story, and the likeable characters know how to entertain.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The game will tire core gamers, but brings entertainment to families and kids who are looking for some fantasy-action with movement.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Although it's not the hotly anticipated The Sims 4, this add-on delivers enough fresh content to make fans of the franchise happy and busy. Its new faces, careers, location and items will ensure continued fun until the next entry of the series surfaces.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    All together this title is a “must have” for Queen-fans! And folks that enjoy SingStar anyway won’t be disappointed as well.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It looks beautiful, offers an vast amount of content and uses the touchscreen very well. Likely one of the last really good DS games from Nintendo.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Heroes of Ruin shows how well multiplayer can and should work on the 3DS.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Everybody who is searching for a good, quick, fast and challenging fight-game has found it here. Beside the big ones in the business like Tekken or Dead Or Alive it was time to get something new.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 84 Critic Score
    Well, it's time management featuring a motivating story, enough levels, details en masse - what more could you wish for? Well, for example the handling, but it's nevertheless one of the best time management games for PSP. Top.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Unsolved Crimes strikes me as being a really good game because of its consistent story, thrilling cut scenes and interesting cases! My own power of deduction, intuition and perception are trained. One has the feeling of solving the case on his or her own. A good mixture of being obvious and suspense!
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    With its great graphic style and the mysterious, captivating music, we are led through FBI-Agent Nelson Tether's awesome story. The various characters, the abrupt story twists and the numerous puzzles, are combined a great game, which hopefully continues.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The huge amount of plants and the various zombies are the right ingredients for a good tower defense game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Darksiders can only be recommended, because it's one of the best hack'n'slay games on the PC. Period.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    FIFA Manager 11 has once again a huge singleplayer mode, which provides you with a number of opportunities. Unfortunately, its multiplayer is just a very simplified version of the singleplayer in terms of gameplay options.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It's not how it should have been. However, it's familiar to those who have played WKC, and the fact you get two games for the price of one (even though both are awfully equal in technical terms) is just not ignorable.
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    • 83 Critic Score
    Do you want to play chess with action-elements? Then Battle vs. Chess is your game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's End War tries to bring innovation into a gridlocked genre and succeeds! The mixture of new features and old concepts provides lots of entertainment for today’s player.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This title is very well done, offers an entertaining and motivating single player part and an even better multiplayer mode.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    WWE All Stars offers straightforward fun for everyone.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A pretty challenging strategy game. You are on the road to protect your tanks on a path that features many enemy turrets. The graphics and sounds are neat, whilst the gameplay is really entertaining.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Kirby's Return to Dreamland is a solid platformer for the whole family. The game is pretty easy and offers a lot of things to explore and use (challenges, hidden ways and power ups), but it's definitly not as good as Kirby's Epic Yarn.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The game is definitely a solid exponent of the Naruto-series on the PS3, although some fans will be disappointed because of the disdainful synchro. On the whole, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm combines adventure-elements with thrilling combat-action.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    When it's all said and done, The Cursed Crusade is a great hack'n'slash which has some treats like RPG elements, lots of weapons and the awesome co-op mode. A gem best enjoyed with a friend.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Alice in Wonderland is a surprisingly innovative adventure game with a strong presentation and an entertaining gameplay.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Red Faction Guerrilla is a really good action game with an enormous multiplayer mode. The sound effects aren’t that smashing, but the explosive graphic effects are absolutely bombastic!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A great evolution of Dungeons.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon is a pretty cool game with enormous game-depth and long-term motivating gameplay.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Except for some issues regarding the level design and the AI, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is exactly what you're looking for, if you're into the legacy and the genre.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    House of the Dead: Overkill is a game, which will fascinate shooter-fans with lots of gory action and cineastes with good humor and coolness. Sadly, the game seems a bit short with about three hour of playtime.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A classical point’n’click adventure! A good interface, a clearly arranged inventory and a detailed diary make this game a very entertaining title for casual and for core-gamers.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is the best sports mix on the 3DS. It's great fun to play over 50 different disciplines with controls using all the possibilities the 3DS offers.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Finally an anime game which doesn't only use the franchise name to call attention. One Piece: Pirate Warriors looks great, it's fun and provides the whole One Piece Experience, starting with Ruffy's fight against Buggy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Despite a short – albeit intense – campaign and the outdated graphics, thanks to the great Spec Ops mode and the extensive multiplayer options, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is one of the best shooters this year.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Bejeweled 3 doesn't bother with pretense of a story, but keeps it simple: entertaining match 3 without unnecessary fluff. Merely solid graphics and sounds, but entertaining game modes for every taste that achieve the "one more round" effect. If you're looking for depth, look elsewhere; if you want good casual fun, it's a gem.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Asura's Wrath is not a game for everybody – it's special and unique. CyberConnect 2 managed to offer the player a high speed game with a lot of story- oments and cinematic storytelling.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Hardcore-gamer and newbies should take a look at this game: If you aren´t afraid of violence and thrilling horror situations, you’ll find an amazing atmosphere in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. Creepy, but very good!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It feels like travelling to the past. Solid gameplay, but the dated graphics, while appealing to nostalgics, may well put off younger players. Still, definitely worth a look for any Simpsons fan.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    SROA is a well-done Rally-Racer. If you're looking for quick racing fun rather than tuning or a long term career mode then this is 800 MSP well spent.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    In addition to a great multiplayer experience, Twisted Metal shows that no glossy graphics are needed to make a high-octane game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    While the tutorial is very lengthy and exhausting, the story needs a little time to get the plot started. Fans of strategy should consider this a look, and even beginners could enjoy Valkyria Chronicles II.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Orcs Must Die! is a wonderful addition to the tower defense genre spiced up with enough action to make it even more interesting and addictive.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The ideas have been strong within this one, but the awful AI and the campaign that isn't worth its name may not exactly be helpful. For online players, however, it's a blast.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Each owner of a PS Vita who wants to play with Batman or Lego should buy Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes especially because of the great atmosphere and the thrilling fights.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Need for Speed: The Run is better than expected. It offers a great variety of different race modes, pretty cool videos and a lot of unlockable stuff. The autolog feature, which keeps players challenging each other, is for the first time included on 3DS, and the game offers some multiplayer possibilities.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    For a Nintendo DS game, this title has much to offer and persuades with the usual charm of James Bond.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Speed Racer is a good racing game. The key to the success of the game is its simplicity, so it is suitable for beginners and pros.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Quantum Conundrum is a great game that with a clear conscience can be recommended to all puzzlers.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Last Guy is a nice little game, which bears the charm of the late 80ties. And it rocks!
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Terraria is one of the best sandbox games. Terraria has some Minecraft spirit, however the focus of the game is on fighting and crafting, so it involves more action. The best way to enjoy Terraria is to play it with a couple of friends on your own server.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Get active with EA Sports Active 2! Hard workout with some control hick-ups, yet among the Wii fitness games it gets your power and stamina up the fastest. And it's still cheaper than going to the gym.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The Binding of Isaac looks like an old school game like the original Zeldas, but with a dark scenario and dark humor. It has the typical difficulty of a McMillen game, which is not found anywhere else these days. This game will motivate you to try and try again in such a simple way – just brilliant. If you like the style and the old school gameplay of The Binding of Isaac, you'll have a lot of fun with it.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Valkyria Chronicles is a very entertaining game. A good story, likeable characters and a strong visual performance!
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Slam Bolt Scrappers is the modern era Tetris.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    I wished for more than five levels, but it is a mini game after all. This title is definitely worth its low price, in fact it is ideal for playing on the go. The difficulty is fairly high, but is much fun too, just a fantastic mix
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Theatrythm: Final Fantasy is the perfect proof that music- and roleplaying games can fit together.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    With an advanced rpg- and mulitplayer-sector, this game Patapon 2 aims at the same target group as the original game. The innovations in the game are very intelligent and if you enjoyed the first game, Patapon 2 won´t disappoint you.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    This game won't only entertain retro-fans, it is very motivating, because of the increasing difficulty level. Join the fight of the gods!

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