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
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The backgrounds look as gorgeous as any snowboarding game I've seen, with lots of lush snow, trees, houses and lodges, and other objects strewn about. The mountain courses are linked together, and well built.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    And it's not so much the backgrounds or stadiums, which don't get me wrong look great, but the animation of the players. EA Sports has always managed to get the players running, tackling, goalkeeping, and kicking right on the money. Even better than last year's game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A must have for the sports fan, and for anyone who even remotely enjoys the game of Tennis. It is the beat-all-end-all of Tennis games as it stands right now.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    And it's not so much the backgrounds or stadiums, which don't get me wrong look great, but the animation of the players. EA Sports has always managed to get the players running, tackling, goalkeeping, and kicking right on the money. Even better than last year's game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    From the bottom of the pack, 989 Sports has brought it's Baseball series from the brink of horrible, and just made such a turnaround. From online gameplay to a dynamite graphics, I would be unfair and wrong if I didn't give this game the score I did.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The controls are perfect for a hockey game while also only being as difficult as you want them to be.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    What has struck me most about Outrun2 is that Sega has designed the entire game around the original single-player arcade game, complete with slick car and cute girlfriend in the passenger seat, branching track levels, and yes, that familiar music. It's the same game I remembered playing so long ago, but with a total graphical upgrade for starters, and so much more under the hood!
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a great game, be you avid rally fan or a novice to the sport, this game offers something fun for all takers. If you have a PC that can handle the game and you like racing games in the least I would have to recommend you take a look at this title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    One of the most real military games I've seen in a very long time. Even outperforming "America's Army," which was a pretty good game. This is by far my new favorite of the Tom Clancy games.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A must have for the Nintendo DS system. It is extremely addictive and once you play it you will not want to put it down.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is a solid game, nice graphics, great controls, but most importantly, immersive engaging gameplay that makes you forget to sleep and eat.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider fans finally once again have that must-have.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    More characters? Check. New and better storyline? Check. Updates in gameplay? Well, half-check. Online play? Check, check, and MATE. Thank you Activision! You have finally given X-Men fans the game they were really waiting for!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Computer AI is the big problem, it's sometimes frustratingly hard, and unrealistic. But that's it. Everything else about ESPN College Hoops is gravy.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Bully stays true to its content material the way the mission structures are setup.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Boxers look exactly like their real-life counterparts. Their faces are perfect, and their body styles are equally impressive. While you're taking punches, you'll see the damage done on the boxer's faces, including swelling and blood.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Being the gore-hound that I am, I was happy with the final outcome of Resident Evil: Outbreak. I do miss the fact that this game does not have a deep story line. but hell, the payoff of going balls out and kicking some zombie ass is worth it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    By far the best of the series, and it never seems to get old. It is one of those games that you can load up and just have a damn good fun time with.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This is the first of the fully-featured Xbox 360 sports games from EA, and it's got everything you missed in the launch title. And it's definitely what I would consider to be a "next-generation" game. When you play it, you'll see from the kickoff exactly what I mean.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    An awful lot of fun. It's not a fast paced game at all; very methodical in nature. But the strategies you get to employ really give Full Spectrum Warrior it's depth.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This is why I love the Nintendo DS system. You can't do this kind of game on any other system. This type of game is new, refreshing and very innovative!
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    With a superior dynasty mode, better graphics, good enough to be fun controls, and a sick $20 price tag, I can not think of an excuse not to have this game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    So much better then the last version. And with saying that, the last version was also great. One problem I did find was how hard this game was. You can set the level of difficulty but damn even the easy is tough!
    • 69 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The most important thing is that SWAT: Global Strike Team is just a damn fun game to play. I must say that I am a little disappointed about not being able to play online but the extra downloadable content through Xbox Live does help ease the pain.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Really good storytelling woven into a solid gameplay engine and some good graphics and sound make this a game that I would happily recommend.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    A game that has no rival in the Soccer world. It's better than FIFA, and it's even better than FIFA Soccer for the Xbox 360.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    With all of the new features added to Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004, it is by far the best golf game to date on any console. From addictive online play to the in-depth EA Sports Game Face mode, this game will have you coming back for more day after day.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The Single player campaign will last you about 10 hours, but with the added and improving multiplayer mode, there is tons of replay value in Lost Planet.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Reminds me of what I loved about the older Sega Sports games. Despite a couple of things that should have been taken care of before it was released, the game is more than solid, and to me one of the better all-around Baseball games I've played in a long time.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Easily the best Smackdown game of them all. And it right up there with best wrestling games for any of the three big game systems.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    There is so little that is linear in the game, I have dubbed it "the action version of Knights of The Old Republic". Now before the KOTOR fans grab their pitchforks, I am talking about how you can completely control your own destiny in the game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game is addictive. I just couldn't put it down until I was done playing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    With a superior dynasty mode, better graphics, good enough to be fun controls, and a sick $20 price tag, I can not think of an excuse not to have this game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Reminds me of what I loved about the older Sega Sports games. Despite a couple of things that should have been taken care of before it was released, the game is more than solid, and to me one of the better all-around Baseball games I've played in a long time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    I have to tip my hat to the PC version for the first time in a long time. The gameplay and controls are just the way they should be.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    I love this game. It's one of those games that when you just don't want to play anything else, or your tired of the racing and sports games, this is something you can turn to that is fun yet challenging. And playing online is a blast.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The right stick controls also take a lot of the learning curve out of Street that made the first ones so hard to learn.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    You can really never go wrong with Colin McRae Racing, and now with online gameplay it's even better. Now if we can just find out what actually happened to Colin!
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Electronic Arts really has turned the Need For Speed series into something very special. The series was starting to get old with rehash after rehash, now each Underground title seems to get better and better with every release.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Worlds above what the first game was, with the greatly improved graphics (beautiful Cel-Shaded graphics)and game modes.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game is addictive. I just couldn’t put it down until I was done playing.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    NBA
    I am blown away by the quality of NBA. It's not perfect, and I think going forward, there needs to be some tightening of the computer AI. But other than that and the freaky free-throwing, this is one impressive handheld Basketball game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    More or less the PS2 version of the game, and that is not bad at all. You'll have just as much fun with it too. Great single player stuff, and head-to-head multiplayer is ok.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    My complaints are only two; the computer is too freaking hard at times, and Xbox Live was nowhere to be found. But other than that, NBA Ballers is all up in the hizzouse!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It's not the controls or the FPS feel that started to get me into the game. It's the variation of the missions and your specific goals that make PDZ so interesting and addicting.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The right stick controls also take a lot of the learning curve out of Street that made the first ones so hard to learn.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It's a must have for any DDR fan, yet easy enough to get started with! With three difficulty levels, and tons of songs to play, anyone will enjoy this game!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It has a very good storyline backed by some great character design and some very good scares.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game is addictive. I just couldn’t put it down until I was done playing.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    So much better then the last version. And with saying that, the last version was also great. One problem I did find was how hard this game was. You can set the level of difficulty but damn even the easy is tough!
    • 86 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The controls are perfect for a hockey game while also only being as difficult as you want them to be.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The right stick controls also take a lot of the learning curve out of Street that made the first ones so hard to learn.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    I must say that I was actually very impressed with the sounds in SWAT: Global Strike Team.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    I was very impressed with almost every aspect of Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors. It is a very fun game that is easy to pick up on the controls. The graphics look amazing and the new engine is very sweet.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Shooting has been made a lot easier. That experiment of hitting the circle button twice to shoot is thankfully over. Instead, it's like a normal hoops game where you hold down the button until you get to the peak of your shot, and then let go.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    This game could have been a complete disaster but in the end it really turned out to be a gem. With saying this, many people will not like this new concept.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Computer AI is the big problem, it's sometimes frustratingly hard, and unrealistic. But that's it. Everything else about ESPN College Hoops is gravy.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The characters in the game look incredible with a lot of detail and animation. The animations get repetitive after a while, but they are very smooth; and sometimes bust-out-loud funny.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It brings the comic book to life right in front of your eyes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    And it's not so much the backgrounds or stadiums, which don't get me wrong look great, but the animation of the players. EA Sports has always managed to get the players running, tackling, goalkeeping, and kicking right on the money. Even better than last year's game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    I can see the series getting a little tired, and it doesn't quite have that magical "aura" that the first couple did. But nonetheless there's plenty to keep you busy.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Coming back to commentary once again are the hilarious team of Tim Kitzrow and Jim Shorts. These guys are two of the funniest commentators I've ever heard.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It brings the comic book to life right in front of your eyes.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The game is great, but I must warn you. It is extremely hard in the later levels. And it might not be for everybody.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Look, the only real downside to this game is that it's pretty much a near identical port of MotoGP 3. A couple new tracks, a couple new bikes. But overall, it's the same game with a new coat of paint. That paint just happens to be the prettiest coat you've ever seen. New MotoGP players are going to drool over this game. Veterans of the series have a reason to trade their current versions in. Even as a near port, this is still one helluva racing game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It brings the comic book to life right in front of your eyes.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The open-ended gameplay and un-lockable items keep things interesting enough and the sweet 3D graphics round out a solid game which is well worth the price tag.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Nothing is more basketball than humiliating your opponent with ball handling and dribbling, and the Freestyle Control offers the gratification and humiliation experienced by any player no a court that was just faked out in front of a sell-out crowd.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    And most important, who doesn't love a good crash where the driver flies out the window into a tree? There is a little of something here for everyone who is just looking for a little fun. Definitely worth the purchase.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    SRS has a lot of good things going for it, including some solid comtrols and AI, a very good online mode with pink slips and all, and a very open ended racing system.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    More characters? Check. New and better storyline? Check. Updates in gameplay? Well, half-check. Online play? Check, check, and MATE. Thank you Activision! You have finally given X-Men fans the game they were really waiting for!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It brings the comic book to life right in front of your eyes.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Even the Destruction Derby Arenas and Ragdoll Mini Games are all online playable for you!
    • 91 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    For those of you that like multiplayer games then you have a winner in Battlefield 2. If, however, you are a single player fan like myself then I’m sorry, but there are better FPS out there for you, including "Battlefield 1942."
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    If you are a fan of RTS games and are interested in taking a fresh new look at WWII then I highly recommend checking out this game. Great details, fun gameplay, interesting storyline for the German and French Campaigns all combine to make a great title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The fact that you use Bongos as the controller may seem very weird at first, but once you get the hang of it, the game is extremely fun and also very addictive.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Squad based action, super online gameplay, and solid controls make Tribes: Vengeance just about a must-have game, especially if you are an FPS fan.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    But I can tell you that it's an upgrade from the Xbox version, as it should be. It looks better, and it plays better now that the fielding works correctly now.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Unlike its predecessor, Jedi Academy is action-packed from the very beginning where Jedi Outcast was a little sluggish to start. You don't need to worry about waiting to earn a lightsaber because you've built one from the beginning.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The game has attitude to it that other games don't. And it looks good too.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The online portion really helps give the game added replay and depth to an already deep strategy game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    A great game and I think it is safe to say that the long wait for a new Sonic game is finally over, and it was well worth the wait!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Lead Blocking adds an all new dimension to the game, the Superstar mode lets you live the life of a NFL player, and the countless number of options and features add up to hours upon hours of enjoyment.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    I'm not thrilled about the step back in gameplay; meaning sticking with the Burnout 3 stuff instead of some of the Revenge features. But that doesn't stop Burnout Legends from being a handheld Tour de Force for racing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Total Team Controls add a new level of depth to the series that makes things much more interesting.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    One hell of a good Indy simulator. Fine for single and multi-player if you can't get online. Once again, a solid effort and more proof that Codemasters truly knows racing games.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    And most important, who doesn't love a good crash where the driver flies out the window into a tree? There is a little of something here for everyone who is just looking for a little fun. Definitely worth the purchase.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Even the Destruction Derby Arenas and Ragdoll Mini Games are all online playable for you!
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Coming back to commentary once again are the hilarious team of Tim Kitzrow and Jim Shorts. These guys are two of the funniest commentators I've ever heard.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Would-be singers will as always love this game, and it's a must have if you are collecting the series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The audio in NFL Street 2 is an integral part of the game. The trash talking helps add to the over the top flair of the game, and the sounds effects are done well.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Extremely fun to play and highly addictive! And there are so many options that will keep you running back to your videogame system time and time again.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The gameplay is improved a good deal from last year, giving you more of a realistic feel while maintaining a fast-paced arcadey kind of feel.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    I jumped online and started trading cars with other people, and getting into some competitive races. All of a sudden, an old game became almost brand new.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The gameplay is improved a good deal from last year, giving you more of a realistic feel while maintaining a fast-paced arcadey kind of feel.
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The added Super Duel Mode (which would also be good online) brings a new aspect to the title. Bottom line, despite its shortcomings, Mario Party 5 proves once again why the Nintendo Gamecube is the system to own for multiplayer fun.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    And it's not so much the backgrounds or stadiums, which don't get me wrong look great, but the animation of the players. EA Sports has always managed to get the players running, tackling, goalkeeping, and kicking right on the money. Even better than last year's game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With the engaging storyline, deep character customization (both at creation and through the game), multiple gameplay options and exploration routes I can’t get enough of this game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The game has attitude to it that other games don't. And it looks good too.

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