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 Red Dead Redemption 2
Lowest review score: 10 Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
Score distribution:
1188 game reviews
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Mario Golf Super Rush has solid golf mechanics, but a lack of content and charisma transform it into an unforgettable experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Guilty Gear -Strive- has the opportunity to establish itself as one of the best fighting games today. Its systems are dynamic and offensive-oriented, which results in spectacular and aggressive fights that exploit technical fundamentals in battle. At the same time, it invites new players with simple and easy to understand commands, however, it fails to captivate them in the long run. Guilty Gear -Strive- shy away from perfection as there is unbalance and feels incomplete.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Legend of Mana remains as a peculiarity that can feel disconcerting and confusing, especially at the very beginning due its open structure. Definitely, one of a kind game based on activating and solving quests that as a whole feel somewhat dull. Still, each one is a small story, an arc that teaches you a little more about who each character is, what they are looking for and their place in the world. The latter gives Legend of Mana a unique meaning. Everything, added to the beautiful art, the excellent work of M2 and the atmosphere that the Yoko Shimomura soundtrack brings to the game, makes Legend of Mana a unique experience that is worth trying and that, for better or worse, will become memorable for all players.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade looks great with better textures and lighting. Also, having the option to play it at 60 fps is a god send and makes it the definitive edition of a modern classic. INTERmission is a nice extra that fans of the JRPG can’t afford to miss.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Scarlet Nexus shines for a simple but very complete and fun battle system, as well as having an organic concept that convinces. Its slow pace of the narrative and lack of exploration make the experience somewhat tiresome, however its well-developed story will keep you tuned until the end.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a game with a value that goes beyond its renewed aesthetics, although its virtues may also be its biggest problem. It's fun when you master it and has all the elements of the original Alex Kidd in Miracle World from the SEGA Master System. The differences with that game, outside of the aesthetic section, are minimal, that is why, in essence, it is the same 8-bit game from 35 years ago, with linear levels, limited lives and instant death. If you don't like trial and error very much or prefer more permissive experiences, we recommend paying tribute to Alex Kidd in another way and better by playing rock-paper-scissors.
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    • 73 Critic Score
    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is a good game that delivers in almost every aspect and definitely hits the target on the sniping sections.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a fun and charming adventure with good level design and better movement options. Just like other Insomniac’s projects it can feel derivative and safe, but that doesn’t take away from its quality.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    A worth playing JRPG returns with much needed visual enhancements, however, it remains stuck in a bygone era.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a fairly faithful remake that evokes nostalgia with charm, color, and a striking appearance. This is what happens when a remake is made with the heart, and it goes as a highly recommended experience for fans of the saga or the action and adventure genre.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Whatever happens with BioWare and its future projects, Mass Effect Legendary Edition will remain as a testament to one of the best trilogies in the history of gaming.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Knockout City is a balanced title and a fun game to play: victory or defeat is defined by your skills and not classes, perks or anything that gives players an advantage above others. Even so, with its current game modes, there is little motivation to keep fighting dodgeball style.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Simply put, Biomutant is an enjoyable but medicore RPG that tries to bite off more than it can chew. It has good ideas and a beautiful open world, but it fails at execution. Experiment 101 showed they have great talent, and I think their next project can be great. Sadly, Biomutant falls short.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    After years of waiting, Layers of Fear 2 comes to Nintendo Switch to provoke anguish, fear and desolation. Bloober Team’s effort is noticeable in this port that is faithful to the original with some shortcomings, with the option to play wherever you want.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With its successes and its failures, MotoGP 21 is a delivery enough for fans of sports motorcycling and has the necessary content to spend hours and hours enjoying it. The career mode shows that this type of simulator is on the right track and perhaps with the right support and investment, we will soon have a realistic experience that, until now, only exists in our imagination.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Resident Evil manages to prove once again that its DNA is not static, and that it has the ability to evolve in the same way as the viruses and biological weapons that its protagonists have fought for so many years. In more ways than one, Resident Evil Village is a huge tribute to 25 years of tradition, and an important stepping stone to its future.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    New Pokémon Snap takes what made the original special, but doesn’t add or changes much. It is a fun experience and fans will be happy with this new entry, but they shouldn’t expect more than a simple and arcade experience with tedious progression.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Returnal is a fairly forgiving roguelike that quickly shows its true size and scale. It offers an excellent atmosphere and combat systems, with an intelligently woven plot. A solid recommendation for PlayStation 5 owners.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nier Replicant 1.22474487139… gives the cult game a second chance. Technical improvements make the experience much better than the original without changing its essence, and new content nurtures Yoko Taro universe, although it didn't age well.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    To the clinical eye of the hardcore fan, Crash Bandicoot 4 on Nintendo Switch can be considered as avoidable, however, this may well be different for those who seek the portable experience. Despite the obvious limits of this version, everything, maintains its essence in terms of design and mechanics, saving it from disaster.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Rise is committed to avoid tedious situations, with an efficient adventure that focuses your attention on exploration and monster battle. Rise is the highest point in the evolution of the saga that finds a balance between the past and the novelties of the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Despite its flaws, It Takes Two is a special and highly polished game. It is full of surprises, new mechanics and a lot of heart. A must play for fans of co-op games.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Gnosia is a science fiction graphic novel with an entertaining, magical and dangerous story. If you are a master of persuasion and can charm anyone, this game is for you.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Persona 5 Strikers is a pleasant surprise that renews the way games in the musou style are made and directs it towards the RPG genre. It may arrive without much unbridled action and spectacular movements, but integrates an element of strategy, and character development with a well-paced story. In all, it's an outstanding teenage road story that breaks the mold. We have no doubt Persona 5 fans will enjoy it from start to finish.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Super Mario 3D World is one of the best platformers ever. Period. It is a formidable testament in creative level design that shows everything a Mario Bros. game should be. Bowser’s Fury is an interesting experiment that tries to take the 3D World engine into an open world. The result is fun, but lacks the polish that made 3D World a classic. A must own game for Switch owners.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Glyph brings together the simplest form of platforms and puzzles in one package. It is an entertaining experience that shines for its simplicity. Although it falls short in scope, it fulfills the most important thing: is fun to play.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares II arrives as a sequel that delivers a dark adventure full of puzzles and feels like a journey through a charming nightmare. Being that it is so similar to its predecessor, you should also expect the same setbacks, such as short duration, clunky controls and poor replayability.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    HITMAN 3 gives a step forward to close the World of Assassination trilogy with a bang. Its and excellent game that fulfills the potentials of its ideas. Is not a perfect kill, but it is a well done job.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ironically, the futuristic theme and the year in which it debuted, 2020, makes PACER a beautiful journey to the past we aspired at the end of the 90s.

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