LevelUp's Scores

  • Games
For 1,188 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Resident Evil Requiem
Lowest review score: 10 Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
Score distribution:
1188 game reviews
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This third-person shooter looks like a generic JRPG, but don't judge it by its cover, because Freedom Wars is one of the best games for PS Vita. The fast-paced action, deep customization and Monster Hunter-like team battles will make you forget about the cheesy anime clichés and stay in this dystopian world for hours.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GRID returns and reaches the finish line in triumphant fashion. Codemaster commitment to blend arcade and simulation elements is, undoubtedly, a winning formula that is only strengthened with the furiousness of the AI.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disney Illusion Island is an excellent metroidvania that not only kids will love, but also expert gamers. Its level design is so brilliant and smooth that it makes you fall in love immediately with the characters, world and gameplay.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    With good level design, charming graphics and fun multiplayer, Kirby: Star Allies stands as one of the best entries in the franchise. Its Story Mode may be easy, and it probably won’t take you much time to complete, but HAL Laboratory has packed a nice amount of content that will keep Kirby’s biggest fans busy for a while.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    A great fan service game despite its flawed storytelling, Project X Zone is a title that people looking for a Japanese strategy game will surely like. Stylish animation and outstanding graphics for a 3DS game add a lot value to this portable title made for the niche player.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fun but lacking in depth, the co-op dungeon crawling action of Tri Force Heroes does not fail to amuse in local play, but is totally dreadful for the loners. A fine game, but at the end of the day it doesn't offer much.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In the end, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl are remakes which are bound to pass without impact. They do a fine job at bringing the fourth generation of Pokémon into a new era, but fall short when it comes to being the definitive version of Sinnoh. It's fine that it's a faithful recreation, but I wish ILCA had gone the extra mile by daring to add things we saw in Platinum. After all, it's not a good thing that a remake leave us yearning for things that a 2009 game did.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Temple of Osiris is an awesome cooperative game; it offers great synergy and difficulty between characters, which results in amusing and engaging gameplay. It’s best played with friends.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Team Sonic Racing is a fun kart racer that stands on its own thanks to creative and well made team mechanics. Sadly the game is far from perfect and a poor track design prevents it from becoming one of the best in the genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a very simple game, yet it has a lot of charm thanks to its personal narrative that's easy to relate to. Undoubtedly, the connection between Nunu and Willump is the heart of the adventure. While the puzzles are fun and intriguing, it's regrettable that both the platforming and combat are very monotonous. Depth is noticeably lacking in most of its systems.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Screamer delivers a bold take on arcade racing, blending high-speed action with layered combat mechanics and an unexpectedly deep narrative. Its innovative dual-stick driving system and interconnected gameplay systems add strategic depth, but also come with a steep learning curve and occasional pacing issues. While not the most accessible racer, those willing to master its complexity will find a stylish and rewarding experience with a strong sense of identity.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although it doesn't include as much content as we would have liked, Rise of Iron turned out to be a fun expansion, full of tweaks and small changes to stuff that used to make us angry. The new raid is a hoot and the redesign of the Iron Banner feels very welcome.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Rocket Arena does what it promises. Final Strike Games delivered a shooter that feels different from the rest of what is available on the market thanks to original mechanics that make it a perfect mix between an arena shooter and a party game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    METAL EDEN is an artistic achievement. The sci-fi game impresses with stunning visual direction and masterful audio design, and the soundtrack by Sonic Mayhem delivers a pulse-pounding experience. Although the combat mechanics borrow heavily from genre staples, the concentrated 6-hour campaign respects players' time and compensates with style and artistic intention. The result is a solid, if familiar, sci-fi FPS that punches above its weight class.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is an unexpected but welcomed sequel to a beloved franchised that hasn’t aged particularly well. So, is it worth playing? Thankfully yes. By taking the best of what made the series great in the first place, Team Ninja and Marvel Games made a solid action RPG that fans of the genre will have a lot of fun with. Marvel fans will also like Marc Sumerak's work of creating an interesting story that stands on its own. Sadly, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 rough edges will draw it away from perfection and aspects such as camera problems, poor AI and a very simple puzzle design can't be overlooked. The good thing is that it won't stop you from enjoying it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tales of Arise: Beyond The Dawn tells us what happened after the original adventure with a solid story and an endearing character, but fails to recycle everything else. While the storyline is good, the lack of new content makes us doubt the value of this new expansion. Tales of Arise: Beyond The Dawn is only for those who were left wanting to know what happened next, and are looking for a reason to return to the world of Tales of Arise.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Another Code: Recollection is a good example that Nintendo can bring back any game that surprised decades ago. The included titles allow reliving 2 amazing stories that were well-received on DS and Wii, but improved in every aspect to conquer new generations.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Outriders feel like a game designed by two different teams with no communication. The result is a discordant third person combat experience that arrives 10 years late.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Maybe Double Helix didn't choose the best model to bring back this beloved Franchise to life, but they certainly did a great job maintaining everything that fans loved from the original game. Killer Instinct fans shouldn't let this game pass without, at least, trying it.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sonic Superstars is the perfect comeback to a formula that dominated the 90s but still has space for innovation and exciting things for the future.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Marvel's Iron Man VR is the path between a game and a VR experience. Some of its mechanics are very satisfying, but it fails to present the adventure that fans of this character have been dreaming of.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is the ultimate telling of Son Goku legend. It is an experience designed to please generations of fans, that will certainly enjoy all the content available. In general, the battles against the final bosses are awesome, but somehow the experience feels empty, tedious and unnecessarily long.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Massive Chalice is a fun and simple turn based strategic game, but not quite as engaging as the XCOM games it tries to be.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In the end, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl are remakes which are bound to pass without impact. They do a fine job at bringing the fourth generation of Pokémon into a new era, but fall short when it comes to being the definitive version of Sinnoh. It's fine that it's a faithful recreation, but I wish ILCA had gone the extra mile by daring to add things we saw in Platinum. After all, it's not a good thing that a remake leave us yearning for things that a 2009 game did.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    This is one of those rare cases in which removing game mechanics results in a more consistent, fun and dynamic experience. First Light is a wonderful introduction to the inFAMOUS franchise or a good way to expand the Second Son experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    After 15 years of absence, Mario Strikers: Battle League returns with a competitive approach. The best part is its multiplayer mode and deep mechanics, which make every match a challenge. It's a shame that its content is sparse at launch day but it's a very fun and frantic game that can improve with future updates.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The upgrades to the Toy Box Disney stop Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition from being a completely mediocre game. However, the campaign and overall presentation leave a lot to be desired.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is entertaining and will make you have a good time. It's designed to leave you feeling like you can do better, so it constantly motivates you to beat your individual scores or those of other people. Its Achilles heel is that its offer of mini-games is short and lacks surprises, so it is made for you to enjoy it in long sessions for a few days, or in games of a few minutes in the long term.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    God of War and God of War II from the God of War Collection are awesome games, but the touchpad implementations added to the PlayStation Vita pack lack creativity and feel more like forced features than useful ones. The God of War Collection for PlayStation 3 is way better than this new version for the handheld platform.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A fantastic farewell for this Japanese cult classic, Farewell Umihara Kawase delivers the complex physics, amazing level design and high difficulty action of this franchise for the first time in the West. An amazing introduction to a forgotten franchise.

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