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
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    In the desert or on an island … you have to travel with your villagers from one place to another to find the true origin and the secrets of the world. Yes, and this makes fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Advantage, Sega! If you like tennis and can live with some arcady style gameplay components you can experience a really well cooked PS Vita meal with special controls for the new handheld as well as some delicious minigames.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Too much has been promised, too few has been realised. But presenting a lot of work Funcom is able to forge the strong potential of the game into a very satisfying MMORPG.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    If you spend some time learning how to fly the Apache in the realistic mode, the game provides you with some very entertaining hours.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Pretty convincing with a cool mix between riddles, action and dexterity passages.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Big Bang Mini is an extraordinary shooter for the Nintendo DS. Easy to learn and hard to master – a title worth playing!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A must-have for fans of the Magic universe and those to be.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This game combines a new IP, nice graphics and cool, but difficult gameplay like „N+" for platform fans – hoping the sequel will have nicer animations and more story details.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Although the graphics and the sound of the game are not that impressive, playing the game is really exciting. The always changing surroundings and the many possibilities, for example, using nearly every object around you to fight with it, are making the game to a real adventure à la Indiana Jones.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    This entertaining and varied sci-fi shooter doesn't break new ground, it is linear and adopts a well-worn shooting and puzzle-solving format.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    What is Zubo? I would describe it as a Pokémon-music game with RPG-motivation, able to entertain not only players of the younger generation. It’s a pity that there is only one slot to save the game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Sam & Max makes almost everything right. Also the characters and the story are funny as hell.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It could have been something really big, but the remake of the good old Syndicate from 1993 is just a solid FPS. The storytelling is not stunning, the missing freedom and some technical issues drag down the overall impression. It's a quite solid game, but nothing more.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Fans of simulations and games like Socom – Confrontation can buy the game without any fears, all others should properly wait for Modern Warfare 2!
    • 53 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    There's light and shadow: Missing variety, an awful balancing and a horrible camera setting meet lots of customization, six different fighting styles, a huge amount of monsters and equipment.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Rarely a game has been so varied and profound. Even if the graphics do not fit with the rest of the game, Obsidian Entertainment has managed to deliver a role playing game at its best.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    With Dead Space Extraction EA finally offers a sci-fi game for adults featuring an innovative rail element. This could be a reason for grownups to buy a Wii!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A funny mixture between Diablo gameplay and the Escape from Monkey Island humor. A solid hack 'n' slay adventure.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It is good to be bad!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    With Mirror of Fate the iconic franchise finally returns to the 2D world - with success. This way back to its roots is definitely enjoyable, but still something's missing to reach the grandeur of the series’ famous installments. Nevertheless, both gameplay and visuals are great. There are some minor balancing problems, but all in all Mirror of Fate is a must-have for fans of the genre.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Take Gears of War and mix it with Halo. Add half a litre of Red Faction and a dash of Populus and voilà: You’ll get Fracture. This principle is as simple as ingenious!
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    All in all, Enslaved is a pretty cool action-adventure with a nice story, a stunning atmosphere and a cool gameplay. The game's weak points are only the occasionally bad graphics and the missing multiplayer mode.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It‘s not perfect, but we like it. The spirit of Marvel comics has come to life and whether you bully your way through like Hulk or fly around like Silver Surfer, there will always be a way for you to kick some ass.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Still one of the best platformers of the last years – even though there is not a lot of new stuff to be found in the 3DS-version.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    At first glance, Birds of Steel looks like a good aerial combat game for anyone with aviator ambitions. Looking more closely, it's really a game for simuloation fans. Despite simplified controls, anyone looking for fast-paced action is better off with a more arcade flight game. This title also has shortcomings in presentation, which likely are easier to overlook for simulation fans.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Fantasy at its best – go and get this one.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is a well-done mixture of racing action and multiplayer fun. For players with preference to colorful, easy-going casual games, this game is a must-have. This game keeps every party from getting boring.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Remember me is a competent game, but one can't shake the feeling it could be even more. The story is interesting, the soundtrack is wonderful and the vision is thought-provoking.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The good things are: Booster packs won‘t cost you money like it was usual when playing the PS3 version as well as testing your tactical wits against computer and friends was never so much fun. But if you‘re not too much interested in fine-tuning your personal deck, you‘ll find yourself swearing when battling against an opponent that has a deck of this kind. Damn Ouroboros.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Even if unfamiliar with the Movies and the Story, Cars 2 is a good game for all ages. Anyone who liked Mario Kart will enjoy the big-eyed cars, as well.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Action-Role-Playing-Shooter…nuff said!
    • 65 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    WRC 2010 makes a lot of things right and only some few things wrong. In general, it's a thoroughly enjoyable racing 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    For fans of the series Dead to Rights: Retribution is a must-have. For others it is a good way to get used to the action genre, because no prior skills are needed.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It's not like any other MMO out there, because in LOCO you make the difference with the way you're gonna play. Teamwork is top priority, and solo gamers won't make much out of it.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Karimogi features jump'n'run as well as puzzle, but it's missing approachability. The difficulty is pretty high, but fair, great for pro gamers. Addictive, but not recommended for casual gamers.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    You can play this game without paying any fees! But the mount alone is the €10 worth you have to pay for the boxed version. Compared with the original software about the technical specifications nothing has changed.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    New Art Academy has a great deal to offer. Easily comprehensible lessons, masses of utensils, comfortable sharing options and the possibility to use an image of your choice as template. It is just a tiny bit of a shame though that the game doesn’t rate your creative masterpieces and that there’s no online database where all units created by users are collected.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Sports Champions impressively shows what Move can do in six different sport themes. Still, we're waiting for the killer application like a Jedi lightsaber, a Kingdom Hearts keyblade or an Indy Jones whip.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    A bit reminiscent of NES classic Ice Climber, but done in a rather unique way. What it lacks is variety, once you've seen a quarter of the game, it gets repetitive. Still a fun hunt for high scores and medals, apparently aimed at a fairly young audience.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Solid entertainment for little money. Various settings, a loyal comrade in arms and stunning action make for a great mix and a great game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you don't expect DUNGEONS to be Dungeon Keeper III, there are not many things you could possibly criticize. This game is more about taking care of yours heroes than of your creatures. Nevertheless, the mission of creating a fun title has been well completed.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A well-done action-adventure, not only for fans of the Ratchet and Clank-series! Camera acts strange sometimes.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Dungeon Siege III is a solid singleplayer action-RPG, but please forget the possibility to play with friends. There is no splitscreen or anything else to gives the player a feel of freedom. It's all up to the host. Everyone see what the host wants to see and you can only kill some monsters for nothing, because you are not playing with your character. You get a character which is automatically in range to the host with good equipment and everything. That is not funny. But the singleplayer campaign, the atmosphere and the sound effects are really great.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    GoldenEye 007 has finally arrived on HD consoles. The story is not really new and the graphics aren't state of the art, but the multiplayer mode with all the local and online possibilities is really cool.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The refreshed version of RACE 07 is still one of the best WTC racing simulations. Only the graphics show that this game is four years old.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Awesome graphics, jaggy gameplay, grasping story and loads of action.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Hamilton's Great Adventure is far from being a milestone for the video games industry, but, and that's the important thing, it sets a few new standards for the puzzle-genre and has the ability to leave u speechless because it doesn't meets your expectations but outnumbers them! It has a magnificent control system, a great coop-mode, an idyllic atmosphere, great and funny characters and all this wrapped up in a great and lovely told story. So put your hat on your head, grab your spyglass and get ready for a lot of adventurous hours.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Whether you've been an Spyro fan from the beginning or are just looking for a good jump'n'run for Nintendos 3DS, you can't go wrong with Skylanders: Spyro´s Adventure.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you enjoy fast action-gameplay and build up-strategy games, you will enjoy Der Pate II (Godfather II) very much. If you are fond of the brutal world of crime, this game is your product.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you're into the Halo series and you happen to own a PSP, you'd better check out this one. Hopefully, part two will feature a local multiplayer mode.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    For fans of the Pokemon series, this title is perfect, but if you aren’t so fond of the small creatures, it isn´t necessary to buy this title, because you won´t find much innovation.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    If you loved Asteroids, the original, you will get the clue behind Run Ghost Run quiet quickly – and love it. It's well designed and a good game for on-the-go and for short breaks.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Madballs in: BABO Invasion is a good game with small problems. The arcade title follows the slogan simple but clever. If you want to have a little fun and action with your friends, this game should do it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Perfect sound combined with a good story results in a great atmosphere. 15 days is an excellent adventure for fans of the genre.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Mercenaries 2: World in Flames takes its title very seriously. Simple, not complex action and a story that is capable of motivating the player till the end.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    There are not many surprises in Sports Champions 2. Still six different sports games, the challenge mode stayed the same, only the characters can be individualized and the party mode is new. Because of the small content of six games including a recycled archery game, the rating remains the same compared to its predecessor, even if there is a party mode and customizable characters. Sports Champions 2 guarantees solid family entertainment with soreness warranty.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    EA has taken many efforts to come up with a good FIFA 09-Version for the Wii. The Wii-optimized handling is okay, but there is also space for improvements.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Apache: Air Assault is the first helicopter flight-simulation for Xbox360 and PS3. IL-2 Sturmovik: Wings of Prey developer Gaijin Entertainment proved themselves by creating a game with real-life looking Apaches, realistic controls and beautiful graphics.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you get over long loading times and a short gameplay in the singleplayer mode, MySims Racing will compensate for it in every multiplayer match, which up to four players can play on the Wii! Creative elements were mixed to a nice cocktail – the target group are mainly younger "MySims" fans and party people.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you liked the second part of the Tales of Monkey Island series, you should buy Lair of the Leviathan as well. However, it's almost the shortest of the series.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    At the beginning the new setting is quite good, but the dlc is too linear and the story is quite boring. Just for Fallout fans.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If you play this game you’ll experience the atmosphere of the TV show: Social activities and a bit of medical procedures make this game very suitable for fans.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Patrician IV is a good simulation, but after some hours and if you are not a hardcore simulation fan it's easy to get bored by the game, because aside from trading and maybe building a few things there isn't that much exciting left to do.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A very entertaining game that was released in Japan in 2006 in Europe in 2009! Let´s hope the second part will be released sooner in the old world.
    • 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.
    • 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!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    After a short amount of time, you’ll get used to the game and from this point on, it is very entertaining. You should take a look at this title, even if you are not a boxing-fan.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The best game of Ubisoft's launch titles for the 3DS, but I hope that there will be a successor which uses the power of the 3DS much more.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Your motivation to hop on your balance board has sunk – Wii Fit Plus offers many extensions at a reasonable price. Fitness fans don’t hesitate and get a copy right now!
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The setting's got potential, after all, a legendary city was the right recipe for Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis 20 years ago. The game doesn't quite live up to it though. Badly animated characters and worse still, passages where you'd wish for a cutscene rather than a riddle for a better pace in storytelling. A shame, because Lost Chronicles of Zerzura captures the flair of the Renaissance and thus time of the inquisition well. That alone makes it worth a look.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The game features a pretty weird setting, a badass main-character, awesome sounds and entertaining gameplay. Only the oldschool graphics and the highlight-free story lower the score, but all in all it's a pretty cool survival action game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    LEGO maintains the quality that they have already shown in most previous games. Althought you will encounter only few surprises but in this case this means nothing bad.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    After 19 years, X-Men Arcade finally made its way to the PS3 and Xbox 360. A few things like the redesigned heads-up display changed, but sound and graphics are still 1992. They make sure you get your retro-feelings, fighting enemies like Juggernaut, Pyro or Magneto.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    All in all I can recommend this game to hardcore anime fans. It's a pretty cool game with a deep storyline, nice high-quality cutscenes and a stunning atmosphere. Be aware, if you don't want to click through lots of dialogue, you should keep your hands off this game.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Fish Tank is fun, more as a challenge of dexterity than of wits. The game motivates you to keep on playing, and that's the way it should be!
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    This is not Resident Evil anymore – only the herbs and the well-known characters hold the connection to the first games of the franchise. It's a high speed action game with no real horror-elements and some weak points like the linearity, logical gaps and the scripted gameplay. On the other side the coop-mode (locally and online) and the cinematic storytelling are really cool. Resident Evil 6 is a cool action game but not a survival horror game anymore.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Club Penguin Game Day is a great party game if you have some friends over.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is dirty and ruthless. Thanks to the compelling staging the more usual story isn't such a big failure. The developers did well to keep the gun fighting diversified so that every fight is new.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The addictive gameplay should not be underestimated, and three stones are sometimes more than only three stones.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arkham Origins is essentially just more of the Batman you already know without a lot of new offerings. But despite some small problems the core gameplay, especially the Free Flow-system, is still a lot of fun.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A well done karaoke game for friends of the genre.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nevertheless, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is an amusing adventure, that doesn't briste with innovation, but again with charm.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Because of its historical incorrectness, this game brings a fresh breeze into the WWII games. A must have for fans.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy is a pretty cool arcade-flight simulation on the 3DS. There is absolutely no game that can challenge Namco's jet-game. The 3D-effect is stunning and the controls are well-planned. It could have been an awesome game, if there were multiplayer modes, a better use of the 3ds features and a bit more content. Nevertheless, on the long run, it's a solid game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game features challenging fights, a trainable control and the most important strategic basics.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Don't let yourself be distracted by the looks of Medieval Moves: Despite its cute and simple charm, the game is a worthy successor and progress from Sports Champions' gladiator and archery mode.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alice in Wonderland is an appropriate game for young and old. You get a cool story, a nice atmosphere and a pretty cool gameplay. All in all, it is an appealing action-adventure.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pac Man Party is one of the big surprises of the Wii mini games collection this year. It offers you a lot of game modes and an entertaining gameplay.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This title is surprisingly entertaining. If you like sports and you aren’t afraid of a real work out in front of your Wii, Grand Slam Tennis won’t disappoint you.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game is pretty balanced: Action, tactics and dexterity team up with each other for your pleasure. There are some beat 'em up levels, jump 'n' run passages and a really long lasting appeal.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blitz: The League II is not just another sports game! Midway combines action, fun and an ironic touch to bring pep in the genre. Maybe, fans of accurate tactics, rules and simulation will be a little bit disappointed, but other gamers will definitely be satisfied!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arcade-racing fans should take a look at Ridge Racer 3D. The game is funny, challenging and a real arcade-racing game with the good old Ridge Racer features & sounds.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite some smaller glitches Nike+ Kinect Training is one of the best latest Kinect titles. And even if a solid basic stamina is needed the extensive amount of exercises and the decent presentation.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Runes of Magic states a great opportunity, if you like role-playing games. It's free and really one of the best MMORPGs out there.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A motley action-firework, which partly does not shine, but still is a lot of fun.

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