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
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It's a really nice combination of old and new Mortal Kombat.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    It's by far one of the top three racing games this year, outright. Yes, right there with "Forza" and "GT4." And you'll put hours upon hours into it. I can guarantee.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    You have great graphics, huge move sets, lots of characters, lots of stages. But then it drops the ball on game difficulty, difficult controls, weak storyline, and no online game play.
    • 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It's by far one of the top three racing games this year, outright. Yes, right there with "Forza" and "GT4." And you'll put hours upon hours into it. I can guarantee.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Moreso than previous years, the graphics in NHL 06 are very tight. Still not Visual Concepts spectacular, but getting there.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Moreso than previous years, the graphics in NHL 06 are very tight. Still not Visual Concepts spectacular, but getting there.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    All in all still a solid game, and I could see turning in "Black Arrow" for Lockdown.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Moreso than previous years, the graphics in NHL 06 are very tight. Still not Visual Concepts spectacular, but getting there.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you have the PS2 and the EyeToy, you and your opponents can actually set your cameras up so you can see each other while you play; just like you were sitting at the table at Hannah's Casino. That is very cool.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The Career mode is the most single player fun, and is pretty deep as poker games go.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The Total Team Controls add a new level of depth to the series that makes things much more interesting.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    In the end this game delivers what you would expect, a collection of classic titles from the days of yore. For the decent price of the title it’s not a bad little collection.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Total Team Controls add a new level of depth to the series that makes things much more interesting.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    In the end this game delivers what you would expect, a collection of classic titles from the days of yore. For the decent price of the title it's not a bad little collection.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    In the end this game delivers what you would expect, a collection of classic titles from the days of yore. For the decent price of the title it's not a bad little collection.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Walk right past this title and pick up the latest version of "Dance Dance Revolution," for whatever system you like.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Walk right past this title and pick up the latest version of "Dance Dance Revolution," for whatever system you like.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Day of Reckoning 2 is a lot better than the first one, and the control scheme is the best I've played in a while for a wrestling title.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It's got bite, attitude, and is pretty fun. It feels a little repetitive with the track designs, but that gets made up with solid multiplayer and online gaming that always makes things better. Not too bad a game.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It's got bite, attitude, and is pretty fun. It feels a little repetitive with the track designs, but that gets made up with solid multiplayer and online gaming that always makes things better. Not too bad a game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pac-Man is probably the game with the most updates. And finally in all 4 games you can play co-op or head-to-head in Ad Hoc wireless play. If you happen to be near another PSP owner with the game, have at it!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is the type of game I've been waiting for to hit the DS. Something that makes practical use of the touchscreen without sacrificing gameplay.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If your idea of a good time is rubbing your stylus across the screen of your DS to simulate petting your dog, then you’ll have hours of enjoyment, but most people will choose to play a real game, and pet a real dog.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If your idea of a good time is rubbing your stylus across the screen of your DS to simulate petting your dog, then you’ll have hours of enjoyment, but most people will choose to play a real game, and pet a real dog.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If your idea of a good time is rubbing your stylus across the screen of your DS to simulate petting your dog, then you’ll have hours of enjoyment, but most people will choose to play a real game, and pet a real dog.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For those of you looking for a PC title to hone your poker playing skills then this may not be a bad title for you. If you are looking to play with other people, then I suggest getting a few of your friends together and playing around the table with some real cards, nothing beats the real thing.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    They are not bad games, but nothing you have to run to the store and pick up this instant. However, when you put the two games together you can get a lot of gameplay for the buck.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I really liked the theme of the game, and the controls are almost perfect. The game does so many things right, but it does lack a deep story.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    They still do not have a fun game, but simply a collection of features… maybe the next time around they will have a fun game… one can always hope.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's exactly that solid game you're looking for to take with you on a long trip, or to play when you've gotten tired of all sports games and the like. Konami was smart for picking this up for publishing.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    I really liked the theme of the game, and the controls are almost perfect. The game does so many things right, but it does lack a deep story.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I can do without some of the Game Gear games in the collection, but to have Sonic CD once again just makes it worth having.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is not only one of the better Dragon Ball games in recent memory, but also one of the best Game Boy Advance titles of the year.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The presentation has a little more flash to it than in previous years.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Instead of resting on its laurels, the Madden franchise takes a big step forward with Madden 06.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    My honest feeling is that UbiSoft should have made this game downloadable content for current players, or an update pack.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite Outlaw series games not being exactly the model of authenticity when it comes to sports games, they know how to make a fun game. Tennis is no exception. The issues I take with the repetitive animations, sound and the ball physics, are really minor when it comes to these games.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Anyone who is female and a fan of the series should pick this game up immediately. Cute characters and dialogue help add to the charm the series has had since its debut on the Super Nintendo.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Despite Outlaw series games not being exactly the model of authenticity when it comes to sports games, they know how to make a fun game. Tennis is no exception. The issues I take with the repetitive animations, sound and the ball physics, are really minor when it comes to these games.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I didn’t think anyone could make WWII seem boring, but man the cut scenes in this game are lame.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you can get past the lack-luster graphics and the moderately annoying controls then you will be able to really enjoy this title. Do to the somewhat awkward controls I can not say that this game is a “must have”, but I would have to say that if you are looking for a game that is not too heavy or serious then you might want to take a look at this one.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The AI in the game has been greatly improved over last year. People who like to run the same few plays over and over will need to learn to change their game, or they will get left behind.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 47 Critic Score
    With all of the gameplay and control issues, the game simply isn’t any fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The thing that makes Sid Meyer's Pirates! a must-have Xbox game is the complete openness of it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    The AI in the game has been greatly improved over last year. People who like to run the same few plays over and over will need to learn to change their game, or they will get left behind.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    I have to say it's one of the more graphically impressive PSP games I've seen in the system's youth.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    You get the sense when playing King of Fighters: Maximum Impact - Maniax that you're not really supposed to explore that third dimension, since the first two dimensions are what SNK know intimately.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and fighting engine, and really lackluster fun-factor keep this game on the store shelf.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and fighting engine, and really lackluster fun-factor keep this game on the store shelf.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MC3 kicks the heck out of the past couple of PSP racing games. What it lacks in graphical delivery the audio department and depth of gameplay more than make up for.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and fighting engine, and really lackluster fun-factor keep this game on the store shelf.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and fighting engine, and really lackluster fun-factor keep this game on the store shelf.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's got originality, solid gameplay, and is outright fun. Come on, you're the alien! It's time to kick some Human butt!
    • 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."
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bomberman may be more of the same, but when it has always been fun this isn't necessarily a bad thing.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Bad Fur Day is just hilarious and while it's nothing genre-changing the multiplayer gaming is fun to play and tries to give you a lot.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's got originality, solid gameplay, and is outright fun. Come on, you're the alien! It's time to kick some Human butt!
    • 64 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Although repetitive at times, it does provide a few hours of fun.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    The slow single player mode along with unimpressive graphics, and a bad soundtrack really hurt this game. What helps it are the good online play, along with the easy controlls.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Although repetitive at times, it does provide a few hours of fun. The game is incredibly short and can be finished in well under 10 hours.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    In the end, Juiced may go down as a great rental, and a solid racing game. But otherwise it falls into the background as just another underground racing game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The bonus is the Virtual Training mode, where you and seven other players with Nintendo DS systems can download the game and go head-2-head for some killer carnage death matches.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    In the end, Juiced may go down as a great rental, and a solid racing game. But otherwise it falls into the background as just another underground racing game.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Kudos to Rockstar for actually including gamepad support for the PC!!
    • 93 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Music and sound are probably the best of any of the GTA series. As much as the 80's tunes in "Vice City" were awesome, the sheer number of tunes and the variety of them are incredible in San Andreas.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    This game is boring. I will not play this game anymore, and I would have to say that the only people that should be playing it are die hard fans of the TV show. On second thought, I can’t recommend this title for them either.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    I was really looking forward to this game, it is really a shame they didn’t fix the problems they should have during beta testing: control issues, AI problems, weapon balancing and character differentiations. Like I said, maybe they’ll get it right next time.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    They are not bad games, but nothing you have to run to the store and pick up this instant. However, when you put the two games together you can get a lot of gameplay for the buck.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    But even with the mini-games and ability to replay the levels, I'm not 100% sure how much of an interest the game will hold. I wonder if after 2-3 days with it even the kids will get bored. For that, I say renting it is the best bet.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    But even with the mini-games and ability to replay the levels, I'm not 100% sure how much of an interest the game will hold. I wonder if after 2-3 days with it even the kids will get bored. For that, I say renting it is the best bet.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    But even with the mini-games and ability to replay the levels, I'm not 100% sure how much of an interest the game will hold. I wonder if after 2-3 days with it even the kids will get bored. For that, I say renting it is the best bet.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    But even with the mini-games and ability to replay the levels, I'm not 100% sure how much of an interest the game will hold. I wonder if after 2-3 days with it even the kids will get bored. For that, I say renting it is the best bet.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If I had to pick between the Game Boy Advance version and the DS version, I would have to pick this one. It may be $10 more but it has more bells and whistles and looks better.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Overall, this game is brilliant. Great gameplay, good graphics, witty writing and a rich storyline support this game and make it one of the best of its genre.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Same old flawed fielding and the same old cheesy play against the computer. Couple that with some problems in the graphic department that actually affect the gameplay, and not having up-to-date rosters makes this not the Baseball game for you.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 32 Critic Score
    For if I would not play the game more than ten seconds if I didn’t have to review the game, why would I recommend any voluntarily play this game?
    • 45 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    There are better puzzle games out there, and games that do not pretend to be something they are not.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    But the potential of a great movie-to-game translation is marred by sub-standard controls dictated by a lack of 3rd person perspective.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    People will either love it or hate it. The cartoon graphics are pretty good for what they are, but some people may have wanted a more realistic look and feel to the movie.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    But the potential of a great movie-to-game translation is marred by sub-standard controls dictated by a lack of 3rd person perspective.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    It's easy to play, looks awesome, and is outright fun. Fore!!!
    • 92 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    I have never seen full color reflections in a game before.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a nice game for fans of the genre; however, if you are looking for a game to jump in and out of quickly this may not be the one for you. The problem is that you must spend much of your time micro-managing your units, telling them when to fire, when to charge and where to move.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    I had to pull myself away from the game to actually write this review, how is that for a recommendation.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The boring levels mixed with the poor control scheme suck any fun that the action in the game could provide.
    • 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!
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Bottom line, the game is fun to play. It is one of the reasons I do split time playing FIFA and MLS.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    A bit on the plain side for me, but a middle-of-the-road good game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    It's a quirky and sometimes twisted game, but it's fun, and it's got a good story to it.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    But the most important inclusion into Wrestlemania 21 is it's full on Xbox Live gameplay with all matches available. That makes the game worth having right there.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Another solid PSP game. A little harder than I like to do tricks and steer your ATV, but that's something you can get past with some practice.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even with the painfully long load screens and the lags in the game play I still enjoy this game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Not just a little bit better than the original; it's a LOT better. And I don't mean it to say that the original Unreal Champ was bad. It was great. But this is on another level.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The saving grace of this game is its affordable price mark.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MLB
    Plays great and the graphics do look amazing on the small PSP screen. The fact that it also has some nice features as well as online play saves this game big time.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    This is the type of game that will simply suck days out of your life while you're playing it, and forgetting about the rest of the world around you.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Has everything that an import tuner nut could ever want. Heck, this game has everything a racing fan could ever want.

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