ICXM's Scores

  • Games
For 490 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 59% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 33% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 In Between
Lowest review score: 10 Lichdom: Battlemage
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 34 out of 490
490 game reviews
    • 50 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    I have heard that the co-op at least offers the fun of another player, but I can’t imagine anyone would find this game entertaining for more than a single session. Between the repetitive quests, boring gameplay, and numerous glitches, I’d recommend skipping AereA entirely. The thing is - music-themed games with retro inspiration can be done well; this just isn’t one of them.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Skyling is a port of a mobile isometric maze game that is shoved onto Xbox One with no thought or effort put in. The controls are often unresponsive and usually cause you to die.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Overall, the biggest obstacle for disabled gamers is the same one for non-disabled gamers: the game-breaking bugs.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While the performance and loading issues detract from the experience, they can easily be remedied in my opinion and the developers have promised patches to fix them. I’m glad I gave Homefront: The Revolution a fair chance because it’s a really good title.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ready at Dawn took a fun concept and churned out a rather average game. The gameplay itself is good, but little content and meaningless progression make it unappealing. New multiplayer modes and additional features in the future could improve it with the proper support, but Deformers lacks any real hook in its current form. It’s hard to recommend Deformers to anyone when it costs $30 and is packed with insufficient value to warrant that price.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's great to see a game that still tries to keep old couch competitive multiplayer gameplay alive, but unfortunately, In Space We Brawl isn't exactly the best game out there for that. The game fails to keep the player interested in it for more than a couple of games until the lack of variety and overall claustrophobic and chaotic arenas start to slowly take the fun out of it.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    May have some fleeting enjoyment, but mostly fails to deliver.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Apart from the graphics and premise of shooting aquatic paranormal creatures, there really isn’t much here. This is a shame because the concept is so unique that it just feels like a wasted opportunity.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    In its current state I can’t recommend Adam’s Venture: Origins to anyone on Xbox One. If you have a decent gaming machine, go and buy it on Steam. It’s cheaper and a much better experience even on modest devices.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Obviously a significant problem from the start is improving the controls. The constantly-changing camera angle and sluggish movement would make it difficult for many gamers, regardless of disability. It’d be great to have more auditory cues in the soundtrack as well, to improve accessibility for gamers with vision loss. Although it might detract from the aim of creating a tense environment—which I’d argue isn’t present anyway—a map of the house that fills in as you explore would make the game instantly much more accessible.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For all its faults, the game follows a very close template to highly successful games like Velocity 2X, and for that this game shines with its unique design and gameplay mechanics. Even though it's just a small indie developer, I see great things on the horizon and do hope they offer better controller support, and maybe even a release on Xbox One in the future. But for now, if you're looking for a very fun game, I would highly recommend it.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Coffin Dodgers could have been the Kart-racer that fans of the genre were waiting for. It also could have been good. Instead, Coffin Dodgers is an extremely limited and mediocre attempt at creating a Kart-racer that somehow manages to stutter along on hardware that should far exceed the requirements of this title. This, along with its low texture quality, low-poly models and basic to the point of boring gameplay—Coffin Dodgers looks and plays as old as its cast.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Verdun is a perfect example of why PC games cannot just be copied to console without care and thought. Poor graphics, server connection issues, and terrible controller remapping hold this game back from being successful on console. In addition to being needlessly inaccessible, Verdun spoils the potentially interesting content it has to offer with crashes, lag, and disconnections.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you want to get your biking thrills, MX vs. ATV is the one for you.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    The stages consist of boring, repetitive platforming and the occasional object manipulation puzzle.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While Crypt of the Serpent King is not the most polished game, it offers almost the same level of enjoyment as games like Rogue Legacy or Toy Odyssey. If you love roguelike titles, be sure to check this one out despite its archaic save strategy and odd texture issues.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rock Zombie is the ultimate remaster of a 90's arcade game that will absolutely have you reminiscing of "times of old" and smiling at those memories flowing through your brain as you're playing it.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    This game has clearly had love put into it from the team, without the bugs and limited content I could easily see it being worth your time and money. Sadly, in its current state, you’re better off playing something else.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    While initially ‘Slain!’ seems like it should be a great product with its gorgeous pixel-art, it only takes a small time for everything to fall apart thanks to countless bugs, repetition and God-awful combat. ‘Slain!’ needs to be improved in almost every aspect before I can even think of recommending it to anyone, metal-fan or not.
    • 37 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing is dull. It’s boring. Bad AI mixed with awful physics and a progression system that causes the game to be infuriating from the get-go, Rock 'N Racing is one of the worst racers I’ve played on the Xbox One.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Overlord: Fellowship of Evil is not even vaguely, remotely fun. The gameplay is horrible to control, frustrating to endure and monotonous to the point of having less variation than one of those tabletop metronome ball things. It wastes the concept and offers nothing to anyone that has ever heard of another videogame.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    Although the visuals are indeed terrible, they are the least of this game’s problems. I was wrong to be optimistic; I’ve played plenty of dreadful games on Xbox One, but this is one of the worst ones yet.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Troll and I is a mess of an experience all the way through. With bare-bones gameplay, Xbox 360-era graphics and an atrocious frame rate, Troll and I is not worthy of anyone’s time at its $50 price tag.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    On paper, the game sounds brilliant but they just don’t execute it properly.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    There are far better farming simulation games available that mix fun with realism to create a worthwhile experience. I would recommend you check them out instead.
    • 32 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Demanding $50 for Ghostbusters which is clearly designed as a much smaller title is unforgivable and honestly, approaching fraud.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It feels more like Soda Drinker Pro is made for annoying YouTubers to yell at and drive a few extra sales. It is sad to think that the developer did not have enough faith in Vivian Clark to allow it to shine on its own without being trapped in a gimmick.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Pinball Arcade is an ever-expanding experience that keeps on getting better and better. While we could've docked down the game when it initially came out due to the lack of variety, we can't say so anymore. There is so much amazing content here.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Frizzy isn't a terrible game. It has a decent setup. Unfortunately, it ends up being an average title overall with the control scheme impacting the gameplay so greatly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although the timing is impeccable as to what you do and how it's portrayed in-game, the accuracy is a little off.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Although the levels could be a bit longer and in some of them a bit more challenging, this is a great game that proves that games don't need realistic graphics and crazy characters and stories with hours of gameplay to be good.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A fun little title. I wouldn't sit down and play it for multiple consecutive hours, but I don't think that's really what they were going for. I can totally see myself playing this while waiting for a game to install or for fun every once and awhile. It's a shame I can't snap it to the side of my screen and play it while waiting in a lobby of Call of Duty or Halo and play a round of it before my match starts.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    One thing that definitely stands out in G Prime is the background story, which is probably the best that I've seen in a game like this. For those interested in a challenging puzzle game with a unique story and style, G Prime: Into the Rain is a solid play, but clumsy controls, odd menus, and difficult camera angles will surely drive away more conventional gamers.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Gone Home is a phenomenal game and should be considered an achievement for the entire gaming industry. It takes conviction to tell a story like this. I can't give Fullbright enough credit for making this game. The game is filled with masterful storytelling and real life lessons. It nails the mysterious atmosphere perfectly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    I can't see how a completely stripped-down and buggy experience will appeal to anyone.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It just doesn’t fit consoles well. It might be visually pleasing and a rather unique take on a tower defense game, but the gameplay is repetitious and frustrating. It failed to keep me hooked for over 15 minutes at a time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hardcore puzzle game lovers that enjoy a good challenge are the target audience here and if you fit that category then you definitely want to play this one.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Darkly devilish, unique and most of all, fun, revel in it's almost heretical depravity, The Binding of Isaac is available now on the Xbox Store for less than $20.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Last Maharaja pack provides a worthwhile experience for fans of the franchise, but I would have liked to see a bit more creativity added to the overall experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    At a cost of $11.99, Sky Fortress is worth the price for the wingsuit alone because of how it completely changes the rest of the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    République is an amazing episodic stealth adventure game that really pulls you into the deep story it offers. It allows you the freedom to make choices in the game that directly affect the outcome and your relations with the other characters. The graphics are absolutely amazing and help draw you into an already immersive story.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall I think The Purring Quest is a great 2D adventure platformer that you will pick up for a few hours and just have fun with. While it doesn't have much of a story, what is there does make you feel the emotions the game is showing and you will still crack a smile at the end.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Atari Vault is definitely a good investment that I'm sure will please many including older gamers that want to feel the nostalgia of playing some of these classic games that defined a generation back in the day.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Overall, Don’t Starve: Giant Edition is a fantastic addition to the Xbox One catalog.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Moonradish Inc. has wonderfully delivered on the promise of producing a fast and frantic arena multiplayer game that’s great to play with friends. While a lack of online multiplayer is indeed disappointing—as well as the slower pace of the Hexout game modes combined with a limited amount of content—Wand Wars is still an extremely fun and challenging game that’s perfect to play with a group of four.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pang Adventures is a challenging blast of nostalgia from the past that brings enough new mechanics to give the Pang series a fresh feel without taking it too far from the spirit of the original concept.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This package will only appeal to nostalgic gamers and members of the new generation won't even purchase them because of the way they look. By releasing the same old product on Xbox One, Bandai Namco has limited their audience already.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    By far the most appalling thing about Lichdom: Battlemage is not its dull method of storytelling, its unsatisfying combat, its convoluted crafting system, or even its game-breaking frame rate issues. The most appalling thing is the sheer lack of sincere communication and apology from Maximum Games, who have released the most utterly broken Xbox One game that I have ever played and have demanded a whopping $50 for it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The controls are simple enough that no one should have trouble playing it, and for $10, it’s a good title for people to grab if they’re looking for a quick and pleasant game to beat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Afterbirth is a great piece of DLC with some hiccups that are not game-breaking, but it needs to be patched before I am willing to spend as much time with it as I have with Rebirth.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall, Cubikolor is a very original puzzle game that is enjoyable for fans of the genre, but difficult for anyone else because of the game's difficult setup and frustrating maneuverability.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In all, Episode 3 of Hitman stays faithful to the quality standards of the previous episodes and has quite astonishing graphic improvements. However, the stealth required has also increased drastically, limiting possible creative playstyles. Nonetheless, it is still a great chapter that offers all you expect of a Hitman game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Definitely unique. It's more of a DLC than an expansion, but the new Mech challenges grant you some upgraded powers to unlock. It doesn't completely overhaul the game like Sky Fortress, but it contains excellent additions that simply beg you to try them out for the excitement factor alone.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For the price of admission this game is completely worth the money spent, and it gives you simple achievements to complete. I would definitely recommend it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall, Color Symphony 2 is a very competent puzzle platformer that requires patience and practice.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a racing game with a twist, this is the one for you. I was pleasantly surprised by the experience and I’m sure you will be too.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you are a fan of fishing games, this is not one to be skipped.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The first sign was the surreal, underwater environments that make up the inside of the titular beast’s body. This was followed by the engaging music and sound design, the stellar performance and the overall length and variety of gameplay.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kyub is a fantastic game that offers countless hours of gameplay even though it can seem impossible at times due to its difficulty.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hitman: Episode 4 keeps up the trend of excellent Hitman adventures which, while becoming harder, are starting to tie the story together. The game is getting really interesting now and feels more optimized than ever as well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Unnamed Fiasco takes the frantic nature of local co-op games and turns it into something fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    I think FreezeME is a game that should be avoided. From redundant level design to terrible visuals and controls, this game does not do anything special. While the game is not unplayable, it is uninspired and uninteresting.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It’s genuinely terrifying and you will jump out of your seat and possibly drop the controller many times because there are so many jump-scare moments. While the controls could be improved, the game is still great.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Destiny: The Collection is more than the sum of its parts. While each part doesn’t add much to the package if you play it in the order they were released, experiencing it all together offers a fresh perspective on the game which I would urge all gamers to try.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    System Rift is a fun two to three-hour add-on with some decent new challenges to overcome and an okay mini-plot, but players who were hoping for something with a bit more narrative weight to it will be disappointed. They shouldn't have promised us major revelations about the Illuminati if they didn't plan to deliver.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just Sing is a great karaoke game. It’s simple, fun and kind of addictive. However, the music library is lackluster.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Kyurinaga’s Revenge is not a good game. While it is a lot more competent than it’s hack-and-slash predecessor, developers Recotechnology have created a sub-par, unfinished experience with terrible co-op gameplay and slapdash level design.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Playing Mordheim is an exercise in tedium. It’s slow, dreary, ugly, frustrating and repetitive, with no sense of excitement and a distinct lack of polish. The amount of numbers and stats and rules the game has give the illusion of strategic depth, but this one simply belongs in the depths.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare shines when it comes to the technical front, especially the shooting mechanics, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered remains a testament to amazing storytelling.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Infinite Air is a major letdown, broken at launch and still having minor frame rate issues after title updates. All that's left is a mixture between an overpriced bad simulator and a hard arcade snowboarding game. All things considered, hardcore fans may be pleased with this title, not because of how good it is, but as I said, due to the lack of snowboarding games currently on the market. Here's hoping Steep lives up to the hype.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Exile’s End is by no means a bad game, it’s just a game with bad decisions. As a standard sci-fi metroidvania, it is more than competent but sadly does little to make itself stand out from a genre that has been flooding the market for years now.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Zenith is a fun game even though the developers seem to have cut a few corners here and there. Due to its old-school feel it comes across as an unpolished experience which takes a significant amount of time to get used to. However, once you get used to the feel, the environments and story get a hold of you and never let go. The game will definitely make you laugh with its humor and pop culture references.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A good karaoke game. The fact that it ignores Kinect is a little annoying but there are other ways to play it which enhance accessibility. It’s simple, fun and addictive. However, the music library is lackluster and I want better songs. I really hope they can offer more popular songs in the future even if they are paid content packs.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The final episode of Hitman is a befitting finale for the first season.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    My one complaint about the game—and about brawlers in general—has to be how they can get repetitive.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Runbow can be quite annoying to first-time players who might pick this up and try it out. But once you map the controls to a more natural gaming experience, it gets easier. However, the game does not offer enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Drop Alive. It is incredibly easy to recommend a game with gorgeous visuals, impeccable sound, fantastic gameplay, and the low price of free.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I really liked Industry Giant 2, I just think it is lacking in replayability.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I just wish I could’ve played the game in co-op properly by overcoming the limitations of the hardware.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The only downside to these packs is the fact that they’re pretty expensive for what’s in them. You may only play the content and mini-games once or twice and they aren’t very lengthy. Some modes offer additional difficulty settings after you beat them but $15 for just the second add-on is pretty pricey. If any of this sounds appealing to you, you may want to wait for a sale or just buy the season pass which will include all future content.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The only downside to these packs is the fact that they’re pretty expensive for what’s in them. You may only play the content and mini-games once or twice and they aren’t very lengthy. Some modes offer additional difficulty settings after you beat them but $15 for just the second add-on is pretty pricey. If any of this sounds appealing to you, you may want to wait for a sale or just buy the season pass which will include all future content.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A masterpiece of game design.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Idle Evolution is an educational simulation game set in the distant past where you’re tasked with collecting elements and evolving them into compounds that will change and evolve your planet into a utopia. Filled with interesting trivia, it gives players a lot to work towards and learn as they go.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There’s clearly a great game here, but I’ll be playing it on PC instead.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I really am not sure what Valhalla Hills was trying to accomplish. It is a bit god simulator without the fun of being able to terrorize your humans. It is like a city simulator, but the city gets destroyed every few minutes as a new map is generated. It is like a puzzle game where every puzzle is solved the exact same way. I really liked the first few levels of this game while it was new and fresh, but it just doesn’t have the staying power I was hoping it would have.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although I do understand it isn’t the place for this game to depict reality because of the main purpose of the genre and series, this just saddened me that the Japanese developers don’t really want to share their stories outside of the usual pop culture aesthetic. I truly hope that we will one day receive a historically-accurate game based on Japanese history, instead of another mindless rendition of what they’ve done for the last ten years.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While I enjoy the Power Rangers inspiration and numerous pop culture nods, Chroma Squad never provides enough incentive for me to continue playing after a while. You’ll end up finishing seasons and upgrading your studio more out of the knowledge that you should than because you want to. The combat which starts off strong wears thin, and I lost motivation to oversee my studio around the middle of season two. For all of its faults, Chroma Squad still manages to capture the charm of the television it emulates. In that regard, the game succeeds at being both a cheesy form of entertainment and a delightful tribute.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Overall, X-Morph: Defense is a unique game which is aware of what it’s good at, and it no doubt excels in this regard. But it does little, with the exception of the awesome and huge-scale boss battles, to stray into new territories. And it’s a shame that, with such a unique concept, X-Morph: Defense fails to capitalise with anything new or unique. However, the quality of the gameplay and the difficulty of this game cannot be ignored. Players new to this genre will struggle with liking this game, but experienced players of tower defence and, to a lesser extent, strategy games will love this title.

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