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
    • 69 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A weak and uninspired entry for the franchise, The Hobbit presents a poor puzzle design riddled with annoying input problems while being deprived of the charm and ingenuity that characterizes other LEGO games.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    As expected, 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil struggles to find its own identity when compared with FIFA 14, and beyond the fresh presentation, there's no evolution at all. The game has great controls and makes up for the lack of atmosphere in FIFA 14, but EA didn't put too much effort in the game modes, and the charm will fade immediately after the World Cup ends.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kinect Sports Rivals can be fun at times, but Rare assumes that Kinect works perfectly and increases the challenge accordingly, not knowing that the devise is still a bit slow. The result then turns into frustration and exhaustion. Add that to the lengthy loading screens, dull story and reiterative NPC sequences, and you end up with an experience that will only entertain for a few hours at most.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Yaiba left behind everything that built the Ninja Gaiden franchise in order to deliver a generic hack and slash experience, long gone are the days of challenging combat with unique enemies and what remains is a tiresome and boring combat with an absurd story to tell.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    More like an elaborate joke than a real game, if you decide to play along with Goat Simulator, you will have a good time. However, it's not much than a fancy tech demo. In the end, Goat Simulator is funny because of the absurdity of the concept rather than because of the game mechanics.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    This new expansion in the Diablo universe puts great effort into what really matters in the franchise: the tireless search for the most epic of equipment for your character. Every feature in Reaper of Souls is a highly rewarded activity that will captivate old a new players alike.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Both episodes of Burial at Sea develop different and interesting aspects of the BioShock franchise: stealth and the opportunity to visit Rapture in all its glory. Maybe the second episode is the best in terms of new game mechanics, but the first one does a wonderful job at complementing the excellent plot first established by BioShock Infinite.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The foundations are fun, however inFAMOUS Second Son suffers from a lack of variety when it comes to combat and the missions become dull after a while. Aside from the gorgeous new updated visuals and impeccable performance, there are no signs of game design evolution. Next time, we want to interact with the beautiful city in a way worthy of the new generation of consoles.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Enter the best controls the franchise has known and a ton of other changes and improvements. It's a shame that the fantastic level design wears out because of how the game forces the user to play in the same place over and over. Otherwise, this introduction to the new direction of the franchise is really satisfying.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even when you consider that this game has solid foundations inherited from previous iterations of the franchise, its poor level design and dull learning curve, make it a forgettable experience that we can do without, especially when there are much better platform games out there.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Even though it's not perfect, this game is an exemplary case of what must be done with a remaster. Maybe its quality is inconsistent, but the extra stuff, trophy support and more make this rendition worthwhile.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    What it lacks in variety and depth, Titanfall makes up for in balance, excitement and addictiveness. It is not the FPS messiah some say it is, but it certainly is the breath of fresh air the genre needed so badly.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Loyal to its roots and perfectly executed, Dark Souls II is not only a worthy sequel: it is the worthiest homage to the mettle and spirit of hardcore gamers.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Fable Anniversary delivers almost the same experience as the original, minus its fantastic graphical style.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition is a good port of the PC version, even though it lacks many of its features. It's a solid and enjoyable multiplayer experience that every Xbox 360 owner should try.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An excellent farewell to a gentleman that never disappoints, Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy keeps intact the high quality and endearing charm of the series.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Even though it has a terrible control scheme by today's standards, Resident Evil 4 HD stays true to the original game, released in 2005; sadly, the HD upgrade is barely noticeable despite Capcom's best efforts to make a remarkable feature out of it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Without a doubt, this is the best South Park game so far. The quality in the level design, the animations, and the addictive combat highlight this fun experience and really makes you feel part of a South Park episode. The Stick of Truth doesn't try to revolutionize the genre but tries to offer a good laugh from classic poop and fart jokes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While it suffers in aspects of level design and uninspired use of Garrett's inventory, Thief delivers a unique stealth experience that lives up to the original game, but not quite.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The solid combat mechanics and quality voice acting are the only things that this game has going for it. Everything else feels either disjointed, shallow or out of place. Lords of Shadow 2, as a whole, feels as a mediocre product with some graphical hiccups. In the end, the sequel destroys the good memories we had from the first iteration.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The LEGO Movie Videogame offers the same enjoyable formula from other LEGO games, but also some new mechanics, and every single aspect from the film, has been brought to this tie-in, including the catchy song. Having said that, the game also has new flaws when compared with others in the LEGO series, and in the end is less enjoyable than the movie.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Garden Warfare succeeds at replicating the enjoyable nature of the franchise. It pays great attention to detail, with well-designed and well-implemented game modes that will be fun for gamers of all ages and skill levels.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Strider will satisfy those who didn´t play the arcade game, but it suffers under its repetitive design, lack of enemy variety, generic look and problematic input.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    To make a name for itself in a well-established genre is no easy task. Tropical Freeze manages to do that by achieving rock solid level design and being thorough in almost every aspect. It's a shame that its co-op is not as polished as the rest of the game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A faulty experience due to its uninspired side-quests and flawed time limit system, Lightning Returns is an Apocalypse devoid of transcendence or passion.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Left Behind does a great job to complement a game that seemed impossible to improve. Even if there are few new mechanics, it's hard to complain when you have such a solid base from where to build an interesting setting.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fun and simple, but not condescending, OlliOlli is a great addition to the PS Vita library of games. Some players will get frustrated by its abrupt learning curve, but once you pass that point the title is very enjoyable.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Max: The Curse of Brotherhood's charm lies in its unique creation system and the way it uses the marker to solve puzzles throughout the levels. Its ability to challenge the player's creativity plus its beautiful visuals, make this platformer a great option for any Xbox One owner.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Bravely Default represents a solid revival of Square's old-school JRPGs with an extremely competent execution and rich, elaborate combat mechanics. However, it suffers from narrative stiffness, bad dialogue, unsympathetic characters and an altogether tiredness in it's cliché-ridden story.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    With an inspiring art direction, a relentless but interesting game design and a good combat system, The Banner Saga only suffers from a lack of variety in its fighting scenarios and its slow caravan sequences. This solid Kickstarter game shows its pedigree but some players might not get charmed by its particular setting.

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