Next Level Gaming's Scores

  • Games
For 1,123 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 82% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 15% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: 100 Resident Evil 4
Lowest review score: 20 Rise of the Kasai
Score distribution:
1123 game reviews
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The concept of the game, the living ships that can morph as the situation changes, if implemented correctly, could have been VERY cool for an RTS game. It’s just too darn bad that the rest of the game fell flat on its face and left the graphics and concept high and dry.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    There are just a few things wrong with this game, like repetitive land battles, horrible AI and no save options that lead me to the conclusions that no one should get this game. There are plenty of great pirate games out there, if you want a good one look elsewhere.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The game is enjoyable. Unfortunately, aside from the mix of fantasy and historical truth, there is little to make this game stand apart from other WWII RTS games.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The controls and AI in the game are frustrating at best.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a game to play for a few minutes when you get home from work to blow off some steam without asking you to think or work to hard, then this might just be a game for you. However, if you want a game that will push your skills to the limit, then you will quickly get bored with this game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Wii remotes are in limited supply, and ten extra bucks isn’t a bad deal for the set.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Due to the game not having sufficient resources, the rosters ended up taking a big hit as none of the players appear to be on the right teams. If we do see a "MVP '08," I do hope that EA does place the passion and resources back into the franchise which plays a fairly great game of baseball.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Yu-Gi-Oh! offers a very good sense of strategy that beginners and novice Yu-Gi-Oh! players will enjoy.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The voice acting, graphics, use of IP (Intellectual Property), and special effects are all very nice...its too bad other things in the game distract me from truly enjoying this title.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    I almost fell asleep playing it because it was just too easy. But, it does have some very nice online play. Too bad you have to unlock planes in the Campaign mode to play them online.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    What this game adds in graphics is lost in the tactile experience of a real chess game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    At its core, this is an old-school RPG. So if you are looking for a turn based RPG that you can play in the palm of your hand or if you are just feeling nostalgic for the days of yore, then you might want to check this game out.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unlike Madden for the Wii which EA made it to be a very fun game due to excellent controls, Marvel is a different story that take time to get adjusted.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This storyline is strange and is not developed during the game at all. They should never have put a storyline in the game.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The first DoA Beach Volleyball game was actually a good volleyball game and the girls were built to look like realistically hot girls. This one has gone to just ludicrous looking girls with little else to offer in the game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    From a company that has been making the same game for some many years, you start to expect them to put something together more impressive than this.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This is a unique platformer for that fact that each level does require strategy depending on the powers of your character.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The graphics hold the game back as most PC RPG's are better looking.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There are better shooters out there.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the execution just wasn't quite there.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the execution just wasn't quite there.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As long as you change the voice-overs to the original Japanese dialog, the game will be tolerable. If you have been looking for a traditional, turn-based RPG for the Xbox 360, then this one is a nice option.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    I did not like "Kingdom Under Fire" and I do not like this game either. I still have hope that someone will make a good hack n’ slash game for the Xbox 360, but this is not it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I was rather disappointed with the single player game. I was able to finish all of the single player missions with just a few hours of gameplay.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The problem is that they failed at making either the storyline or the action engaging and fun.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    With so many options out there for RPG fans, I cannot bring myself to recommend this game to anyone. The storyline is annoying and the gameplay is slow, not even the graphics help the game any.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    What can I say, with so many other WWII RTS games out there, and with this one having some serious drawbacks I cannot recommend this title to anyone.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    If you have always wanted to control a main unit on the battlefield in an RTS game then I recommend getting this title. If you are a die-hard RTS fan and you only want that then I have mixed feelings about this game for you.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A lack of an engaging storyline.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    What happens when a game does all of the little things right, but doesn’t deliver much in the gameplay department? That’s exactly what happened with Cars.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    What happens when a game does all of the little things right, but doesn't deliver much in the gameplay department? That's exactly what happened with Cars.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    What happens when a game does all of the little things right, but doesn't deliver much in the gameplay department? That's exactly what happened with Cars.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    So here is the game in a nutshell. For 20 bucks you get a solid playing game that you basically could have had for the last 2 years. And if you're a Slugfest: Loaded player, there's simply no reason to even bother with Slugfest 2006.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    So here is the game in a nutshell. For 20 bucks you get a solid playing game that you basically could have had for the last 2 years. And if you're a Slugfest: Loaded player, there's simply no reason to even bother with Slugfest 2006.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Two things work against Stacked in the end. One, while the computer AI is great, whoever is dealing the cards needs to be looked into by the gaming commission. And it says "Halo With Chips" on the back, which gives the game higher expectations than it should. Being that I am really enjoying playing Texas Hold'em both in video games and in real life, I wanted to like Stacked. Unfortunately there are just too many other Poker games out there that are better, even with less realistic AI.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Two things work against Stacked in the end. One, while the computer AI is great, whoever is dealing the cards needs to be looked into by the gaming commission. And it says "Halo With Chips" on the back, which gives the game higher expectations than it should. Being that I am really enjoying playing Texas Hold'em both in video games and in real life, I wanted to like Stacked. Unfortunately there are just too many other Poker games out there that are better, even with less realistic AI.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Two things work against Stacked in the end. One, while the computer AI is great, whoever is dealing the cards needs to be looked into by the gaming commission. And it says "Halo With Chips" on the back, which gives the game higher expectations than it should. Being that I am really enjoying playing Texas Hold'em both in video games and in real life, I wanted to like Stacked. Unfortunately there are just too many other Poker games out there that are better, even with less realistic AI.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Overall, my biggest complaint is that the game seemed to drag on. It can be tough to pace a game that relies so heavily on puzzle-solving, but this game seemed really dull at points.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Only controlling three characters, no multiplayer of any kind, and reverting to basically a 3rd-person "beat 'em up" is not the way to take this franchise.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Only controlling three characters, no multiplayer of any kind, and reverting to basically a 3rd-person "beat 'em up" is not the way to take this franchise.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Only controlling three characters, no multiplayer of any kind, and reverting to basically a 3rd-person "beat 'em up" is not the way to take this franchise.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Only controlling three characters, no multiplayer of any kind, and reverting to basically a 3rd-person "beat 'em up" is not the way to take this franchise.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Only controlling three characters, no multiplayer of any kind, and reverting to basically a 3rd-person "beat 'em up" is not the way to take this franchise.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Overall, my biggest complaint is that the game seemed to drag on. It can be tough to pace a game that relies so heavily on puzzle-solving, but this game seemed really dull at points.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    This is one game that general real time strategy game fans will enjoy, be you a Civil War fan or not.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    There isn't enough of a difference between this game and Outrun2 to make it worth respending $30 on.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It is not a bad RPG, and the tanks customization and combat add a nice touch of fun, but I would not classify this as a must have title for RPG fans.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    There isn't enough of a difference between this game and Outrun2 to make it worth respending $30 on.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I seriously question the longevity of this title, even with multiplayer and a ton of unlockable stuff. I think this is a weekend rental for the most part.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you have played through the original game than this expansion will offer you little in the way of new excitement.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I seriously question the longevity of this title, even with multiplayer and a ton of unlockable stuff. I think this is a weekend rental for the most part.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    For those who aren’t familiar with the series, you won’t find anything here that will knock you over. Without understanding how good the other games were, you won’t have the context to see this one as anything but a sub-par WWII game.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    For those who aren't familiar with the series, you won't find anything here that will knock you over. Without understanding how good the other games were, you won't have the context to see this one as anything but a sub-par WWII game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The enemies all come from the same place with the same weapons and in the same numbers, leaving little room for surprise or suspense on a second play through.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    There comes a time when you should just move on. I think Tom Clancy games and the Playstation 2 should go ahead and part ways. The system just isn't powerful enough to do what I think UbiSoft really wants to do with their games.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Hot graphics, solid controls, decent fun factor, online gameplay which the first game didn't have; but a totally shallow game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    I kept playing it thinking there was more, or something I missed that was jading me. But in the end the game is just not that good for me.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    I kept playing it thinking there was more, or something I missed that was jading me. But in the end the game is just not that good for me.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game just doesn’t give me enough to make it worth my money.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Critical Hour just isn't going to get much playtime from me anymore. It's fine to rent for a weekend, but you're doing yourself better by getting an Xbox 360 and playing "Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" in wait for "Rainbow Six: Vegas."
    • 70 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Relic and THQ are actually onto something here. The Outfit is not a bad game really, it's just not on the level of "next-generation".
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With repetitive gameplay, mediocre graphics and some very frustrating missions I cannot recommend this title to anyone.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    This is an old school style RPG, those of you that enjoyed the old styles should grab a copy of this game. Those out there that enjoy overhead fast RPG’s should also give this game a shot.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I appreciate that they expanded the tricks, and added some real players to the mix. And the new Gamebreaker is nice. But overall the trick controls are just as difficult, if not more, than the first game. And not having online gameplay is a big big big issue for me.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    The game is not horrible, but there is nothing really awesome to overcome the games bad parts.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    I appreciate that they expanded the tricks, and added some real players to the mix. And the new Gamebreaker is nice. But overall the trick controls are just as difficult, if not more, than the first game. And not having online gameplay is a big big big issue for me.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I have to say I am vastly disappointed once again. The game is a bit better than the original FIFA Street, but still not as good as I thought it would be.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The biggest problem is that there is no online gameplay. And for the more experienced and hardcore adult gamer, this game will get boring very quick[ly].
    • 56 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The biggest problem is that there is no online gameplay. And for the more experienced and hardcore adult gamer, this game will get boring very quick[ly].
    • 59 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The biggest problem is that there is no online gameplay. And for the more experienced and hardcore adult gamer, this game will get boring very quick[ly].
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game starts out fun, but after awhile it can become very boring.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is one of those games when you're looking to blow off some steam or feel the need for some senseless violence, you can run to your local game rental shop and pick up for the weekend.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Given all its shortcomings this is not a title that I will be shouting about from the mountaintop.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you are into more fast paced puzzled, even though this game has a clock there is little rush with most of the maps (thank god, cause I would be screaming at Mr. Esc to move faster than the crawling pace he moves around at).
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    In the end, Rugby '06 is what I think real Rugby players will gravitate to. It's authentic, and that is always something EA is good at.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    I was glad to see so many different modes, but the only two that were really worthwhile were Story and Memories. Add that to the shoddy graphics and terrible music, and you have a below average game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    After how big a fan I was of Tales of Symphonia I was really hoping for more.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    As for Torino 2006, I would look in the bargain bin for "International Winter Sports 2002" instead.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    As for Torino 2006, I would look in the bargain bin for "International Winter Sports 2002" instead.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The game itself is pretty decent, but it doesn't pack the punch of an MLB license.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I am not usually one to judge a game based on its graphics, but it is unforgivable to have a game look this bad so late in the Xbox's life cycle.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The game itself is pretty decent, but it doesn't pack the punch of an MLB license.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    [Control] has to be the worst part of the game.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    This collection has more classic titles than many other collections I have seen, but more importantly, it has more good old school games than I have seen in any other game collection.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Pinball Hall of Fame is a nice throwback to an old and dying arcade game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game does little to add to the original title.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A good, solid foundation was laid to make this a good portable fighter, but there wasn’t enough to back it up.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    It suffers because of its story. All of the twists and turns and never knowing what is really going on detracts from all of the cool moves and action the game provides.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There is not a whole lot of good things I can say about the storyline in this game. Frankly I just wanted the characters to stop talking so I could try and enjoy the game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    I can't think of a single good reason to play NBA Live, especially over 2K's "NBA 2K6." I'm sorry guys, I really am. But I can't.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The cut-scenes add a nice touch to the storyline, and the nearly limitless number of enemy bugs; matched with their hard armor and aggressive behavior defiantly keep the game, if nothing else, interesting.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    I have to be honest, in order of what I would prefer to do with this story, I would choose to read the book again, then watch the movie, follow far behind by playing this game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Wow, I don’t think I have ever be thrown through a wall and wound up in empty space in a console game in a LONG time.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    My other major complaint about the game is with the difficulty levels. The difficulty levels are fairly lopsided, Easy is too easy for someone who has played any other dance games, Medium is a huge jump up from it, and I was really not ready for it, then there is the hard setting which is just crazy.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Wow, I don't think I have ever be thrown through a wall and wound up in empty space in a console game in a LONG time.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Wow, I don't think I have ever be thrown through a wall and wound up in empty space in a console game in a LONG time.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    I cannot recommend this game to anyone.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is simply trying to cash into the Lord of the Rings franchise, so lets be smart enough and not fall for that old trick, just walk on buy this one on the store shelves.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Sure, the story mode and graphics are almost identical to the DS, but the DS features are what really made the game stand out, and they are understandably missing here.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    A sad excuse for a clone of the decent PC shooter that bares the same name that came out long before this title.

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