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
    • 67 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    If you're above the age of 13, you may find this game extremely boring, and somewhat lackluster. It's got the makings of a fun-filled 3D fighting game, but it just unfortunately doesn't deliver like it should.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    I was very surprised at the level of ingenuity in this title. It would have been easy to make a sub-standard platformer, slap an Atomic Betty label on it, and call it a game. Instead, we get a character-switching puzzle game, with well thought-out levels and some increasing difficulty.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Until the next Shrek movie comes out (or we're treated to "Shrek Swamp Golf"), I'm going to close the story book on Shrek games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you are looking for an epic battle game that takes place in the ancient world, go get yourself a copy of "Rome Total War," if you want an awesome battle game where you are one soldier against many foes then go get yourself a copy of "God of War."
    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    If you're above the age of 13, you may find this game extremely boring, and somewhat lackluster. It's got the makings of a fun-filled 3D fighting game, but it just unfortunately doesn't deliver like it should.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you want to play some great classic arcade games, this is your game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    If you're above the age of 13, you may find this game extremely boring, and somewhat lackluster. It's got the makings of a fun-filled 3D fighting game, but it just unfortunately doesn't deliver like it should.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I expected more from the single player than I got. Weapons upgrades and unlockables are cool, but a storyline that really doesn't go anywhere or suck you in, combined with lackluster computer AI bring the experience down. Almost like it's an afterthought.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    One of the best handheld games I have ever played, hands down... This is the type of game that changes the definition of a handheld.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The replay in any of these titles is much less than what you would find with the PC version. The linear storyline, and structured game flow really cut down on the nearly limitless options that are at your disposal in the computer version of the Sims games.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    There are still the variables in the game, like how you choose to interact with other people, but the game is fairly limited.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The game is so dark that it is almost unplayable at parts.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I expected more from the single player than I got. Weapons upgrades and unlockables are cool, but a storyline that really doesn't go anywhere or suck you in, combined with lackluster computer AI bring the experience down. Almost like it's an afterthought.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The replay in any of these titles is much less than what you would find with the PC version. The linear storyline, and structured game flow really cut down on the nearly limitless options that are at your disposal in the computer version of the Sims games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The replay in any of these titles is much less than what you would find with the PC version. The linear storyline, and structured game flow really cut down on the nearly limitless options that are at your disposal in the computer version of the Sims games.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for the kids, or maybe just the kids at heart.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for the kids, or maybe just the kids at heart.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for the kids, or maybe just the kids at heart.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    At its core Age of Empires III is basically like any other RTS.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    I sat in awe every time I went into battle because the colossi were so cool.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    I would defiantly [sic] recommend this to anyone who ever wished they could strap a rocket launcher on the side of their car in "Gran Turismo."
    • 50 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The biggest problem with this game is, once again, that it really doesn’t offer anything to set it apart.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Dig Dug Digging Strike took everything that I loved about Dig Dug and made it better. I haven’t been this impressed with a make-over of a classic game since Sega released "OutRun 2" last year.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    "WSOP" has a better Career mode than this game, and faster gameplay. But WPT has a better online mode, and slightly better computer AI.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    American SK8Land doesn't quite capture the magic of its console brethren.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    "WSOP" has a better Career mode than this game, and faster gameplay. But WPT has a better online mode, and slightly better computer AI.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blitz: The League gives a new meaning to smash mouth football.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blitz: The League gives a new meaning to smash mouth football.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The levels, though beter designed this time around, still aren’t interesting enough to enjoy playing through.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midway and Pitbull Syndicate missed a golden opportunity to really give "Burnout Revenge" a run for it's money, knowing what I know about the series. But instead, this game goes after "Midnight Club." And it does it without online gameplay, which I can't figure out at all.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    One of the best online experiences that I have ever had on the Playstation 2. The interaction with other gamers is a blast and is critical to success in the game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    SSX is missing a couple of key elements that would have put it on the same level as "Amped"; namely online gameplay. But the trade-off is a very good control system that you have to get used to.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tricks are easy to do, and the runs are really well designed. Especially in the challenge mode, which is exactly what it should be doing; presenting a challenge. Rails and jumps everywhere!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I'm not happy with the online gaming, and watching it chunk-a-chunk on my screen at 640x480 isn't good either. But there is enough fun in the gameplay and the story is deep enough to keep you coming back.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Now that this review is done I’m going to try my best to forget that I ever played this game or even worse, had to spend enough time on it to write a review about it.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Seeing as the graphics are the best part of this game, that is a very sad thing indeed, as I consider graphics to be the least important part of a game.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midway and Pitbull Syndicate missed a golden opportunity to really give "Burnout Revenge" a run for it's money, knowing what I know about the series. But instead, this game goes after "Midnight Club." And it does it without online gameplay, which I can't figure out at all.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    SSX is missing a couple of key elements that would have put it on the same level as "Amped"; namely online gameplay. But the trade-off is a very good control system that you have to get used to.
    • 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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    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Seeing as the graphics are the best part of this game, that is a very sad thing indeed, as I consider graphics to be the least important part of a game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The mountain contains some incredibly cool tracks and slopes to ride down. Unfortunately the mountain is not that huge, although some of the races are incredibly long. You'll just hit a lot of the same places over and over again.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    It was fun at first, but got grindingly boring as I kept playing.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    So, why will this game stay in my rotation? Simple. I will keep playing this game for the sole reason that you can play up to 5 person multiplayer with just one game card.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    It was fun at first, but got grindingly boring as I kept playing.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It is as good as the previous game, and then some with the enhancements that were made. Most notably, in the computer AI that puts up so much more of a fight than even the best FPS games.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It is as good as the previous game, and then some with the enhancements that were made. Most notably, in the computer AI that puts up so much more of a fight than even the best FPS games.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I wouldn't put it in that phenomenal category that the first game was because there isn't enough new gameplay to make it feel like a new game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Its just too bad they didn’t make sure it all ran well together, there is nothing that can bring you out of the illusion that you are not just playing a game but living it like glitches in the game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dawn of Sorrow is what is right about Castlevania. And it's what the Nintendo DS should be doing in it's games, rather than trying to be something it's not.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It's a bit scaled down, and there are some definite gameplay issues I would like to see fixed. But all in all, it's not a bad debut on the PSP.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Gameplay has always been the staple of a good Soccer game, and when playing against the computer, FIFA '06 just doesn't have it like "FIFA 2005" did.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Gameplay has always been the staple of a good Soccer game, and when playing against the computer, FIFA '06 just doesn't have it like "FIFA 2005" did.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Gameplay has always been the staple of a good Soccer game, and when playing against the computer, FIFA '06 just doesn't have it like "FIFA 2005" did.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is the type of game that I will not be playing non-stop, but will pick up once in awhile to play a mission or two at a time.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Frustrating, when things like camera angles get in your way the game starts to loose any fun that you may have been having.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Frustrating, when things like camera angles get in your way the game starts to loose any fun that you may have been having.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Of all three Midway Arcade Treasures games, this is the one that probably has the most amount of games you won't want to play for any length of time.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The only thing it has going for it is a well-written plot. The game isn’t overly fun to play, and can get annoying at times.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I am not going to say they have done anything revolutionary with this title, but Konami still has the formula right for dance games, others have tried but I still think the DDR series is the best out there.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Of all three Midway Arcade Treasures games, this is the one that probably has the most amount of games you won't want to play for any length of time.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The lack of quality weapons early on may discourage some players, but stick it out, it will get better.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a great game, its got a fun story, great humor, an assortment of different traps and challenges to keep you thinking and guessing, and a great graphical experience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It's definitely the best PS2 Tennis game out there. But if you already own the Xbox game there's really no reason to switch.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA Live '06 gives you a helluva good game; solid on both sides of the ball. On the downside, there isn't as much innovation as you might be hoping for.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Isomotion either really needs an overhaul, or it needs to be scrapped. And PLEASE do something about about the computer AI. But on the flip side, I love the new shot stick, and the strip and rip controls.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The lack of quality weapons early on may discourage some players, but stick it out, it will get better.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA Live '06 gives you a helluva good game; solid on both sides of the ball. On the downside, there isn't as much innovation as you might be hoping for.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NBA 2K6 is absolutely better than last year. But it's not the powerhouse it once was. I still love the game, but they need to fix some things before it really hits the Xbox 360.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Of all three Midway Arcade Treasures games, this is the one that probably has the most amount of games you won't want to play for any length of time.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    NBA Live '06 gives you a helluva good game; solid on both sides of the ball. On the downside, there isn't as much innovation as you might be hoping for.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It brings the comic book to life right in front of your eyes.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It brings the comic book to life right in front of your eyes.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you already have any zoo games, you can just skip this one, as it does little to add to the genre so it is not a “must have”.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It brings the comic book to life right in front of your eyes.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It brings the comic book to life right in front of your eyes.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Solid graphics with a consistent feel, one of the best story presentations I have seen in a game since the original Half-Life, mixed all together with a variety of puzzles and changing environments combine to make a knockout of a title.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Solid graphics with a consistent feel, one of the best story presentations I have seen in a game since the original Half-Life, mixed all together with a variety of puzzles and changing environments combine to make a knockout of a title.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I hate to say this after being such a fan of much of Peter’s and the Lionhead Studios work, but once again Fable turns out to be nothing more than a legend.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The Story mode was a great idea that just fell short in its execution. The fighting was a little bit shallow, but it was still fun.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It's also extremely kid friendly, which is something parents will like to hear.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It’s a good game. That’s about all that really needs to be said. If you liked Onimusha, then pick up this game.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    A little too arcadey for my tastes. The game just doesn’t feel like a true hockey game to me.
    • 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!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Easily the best golf game to date on a console. The gameplay is solid and has been refined over the years. The course selection is great, and the Tiger Proofing adds more to those courses.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The Story mode was a great idea that just fell short in its execution. The fighting was a little bit shallow, but it was still fun.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a rental title, plain and simple.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Solid graphics with a consistent feel, one of the best story presentations I have seen in a game since the original Half-Life, mixed all together with a variety of puzzles and changing environments combine to make a knockout of a title.
    • 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!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Easily the best golf game to date on a console. The gameplay is solid and has been refined over the years. The course selection is great, and the Tiger Proofing adds more to those courses.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Story mode was a great idea that just fell short in its execution. The fighting was a little bit shallow, but it was still fun.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    One of the big improvements from the original game that we found to be very nice was the open-ended story. You don't have to finish the game in a linear mode.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The controls felt loose and sluggish, and so did the rest of the game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The controls felt loose and sluggish, and so did the rest of the game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    The controls felt loose and sluggish, and so did the rest of the game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It's a really nice combination of old and new Mortal Kombat.

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