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
    • 60 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    This game just came out of nowhere and impressed me. While I am not the biggest X-Files fan on the planet, I still very much enjoyed the 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The controls and the gameplay just aren't what they used to be, and this has allowed "NBA Live" to catch up this year.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    They made it just too hard in some places. When I am stuck on a level for as long as I was, that's too hard. When you have to start from the beginning of a level after almost beating it, and the level is almost 7 minutes long; that is too hard.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The controls and the gameplay just aren't what they used to be, and this has allowed "NBA Live" to catch up this year.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Solid game, just not that much different than the first.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A decent game. The graphics, sound and gameplay are all entertaining enough to keep most gamers happy. The challenge isn’t exactly that of Everest, but it is definitely worth one run through.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Not a bad game, especially if you are a parent looking for something other than the latest shoot-em-up or blood-filled monster game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a game that mom or dad can feel safe buying for their child to play.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Having only a single player mode for a game like this doesn't help the cause either. So Amped 3 ends up being pretty good, but not great.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    An enjoyable gaming experience even though it is a rather short one. The easy difficulty takes away from some of the enjoyment of the game.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you’re a fan of Neopets you will like this game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Not a bad game, especially if you are a parent looking for something other than the latest shoot-em-up or blood-filled monster game.
    • 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."
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It's a little short on replay value, but that's to be expected from a gun game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Just sort of middle-of-the-road when it comes to 3rd person shooters. The main reason is the cookie-cutter AI that seems to sort of makes the game a little too easy to play.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The arcade controller is really cool, and the tunes are jammin. The only big issue with the game I have is it's difficulty. You get a little into the game and it just gets too hard to play.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A decent game. The graphics, sound and gameplay are all entertaining enough to keep most gamers happy. The challenge isn’t exactly that of Everest, but it is definitely worth one run through.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    They made it just too hard in some places. When I am stuck on a level for as long as I was, that's too hard. When you have to start from the beginning of a level after almost beating it, and the level is almost 7 minutes long; that is too hard.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you haven’t played the current gen versions, then Blitz for the 360 is worth a pickup at the $39.99 price tag, but if you have played this already then the most you will get out of the game on 360 is XBL Online Leagues and Achievements.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The presentation is just outstanding. It's just a shame that the gameplay was a little off, and that you couldn't skip the movie cutscenes.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The Bottom Line is that even though Road to Glory is an improvement over last years AFL via feature set, the gameplay hasn't received the type of refinement that we would expect.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    An enjoyable gaming experience even though it is a rather short one. The easy difficulty takes away from some of the enjoyment of the 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you have been looking for a space combat game this is not the end all game, nor is it the best trade sim ever or exploration game, however it does combine all three of these options better than most of the other games out there that have tried to put them all together.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It follows the story line and the characters from the comic well, and does a great job of capturing the overall mood of the series, but the gameplay itself doesn't have the right attitude.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Just sort of middle-of-the-road when it comes to 3rd person shooters. The main reason is the cookie-cutter AI that seems to sort of makes the game a little too easy to play.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    A decent game. The graphics, sound and gameplay are all entertaining enough to keep most gamers happy. The challenge isn’t exactly that of Everest, but it is definitely worth one run through.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It’s the coolest Nam game of 2004.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A great game that many may end up passing up due to the name and not not enough hype.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It looks and plays very well. The big problem with Rumble Roses is the lack of depth. No real deep story mode, and really only two match types.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    The game is so dark that it is almost unplayable at parts.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed
    • 64 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A decent fighter, but it doesn’t really compare to the other 3D fighters that are out now. It looks real good, but it seems most of the effort was put in to the 3D conversion. This left other areas of the game to suffer.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It has all of the charm that the original had to offer with the portability of the PSP.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Despite an interesting story and what should have been a solid puzzle solving game engine, it just turns out to be too easy and to be honest a little on the boring side for me.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    In the end I must say this game does a great job of simulating the experience of Axis and Allies the board game, just updated and enhanced with the power of a computer.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Somewhat of a disappointment. The frustrating controls along with some other issues, the game is kept from being a true must-have title.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The presentation is just outstanding. It's just a shame that the gameplay was a little off, and that you couldn't skip the movie cutscenes.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The good is it is a very fun game. The bad is it seems a bit watered down from the original game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The presentation is just outstanding. It's just a shame that the gameplay was a little off, and that you couldn't skip the movie cutscenes.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Being such a huge fan of X2, I was very disappointed in X3. If you can get past the controls and storyline then this is can be a awesome game for you, its just too bad these parts are so bad.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    While the game has at least a good 30 hours of gameplay, I don't see this as a title that many will come back to beat again once they've gone through it one time.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    It's mostly as an online game, which I have been enjoying quite a bit. Unfortunately, in order to unlock cars and tracks, I have to run through a somewhat boring single player game. I say boring because it's too easy.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Despite an interesting story and what should have been a solid puzzle solving game engine, it just turns out to be too easy and to be honest a little on the boring side for me.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Though this is a nice city building game it lacks enough to make it stand out from the crowd from other city builders, especially from other ancient city building games.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It’s complexity will turn many gamers far, far away, but to those with the dedication to play a solid game that will last them hours, this one is for you.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Not quite the next-generation game I was hoping for... But the World Cup mode is still very strong, and there is Xbox Live, which is always a good thing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For those non-history buffs, but who are RTS fans this is not a bad little RTS game, this game focuses less on construction and defense than most RTS’s, and more on the combat aspect.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's certainly not a realistic bowling game by any stretch, but it is fun and with up to four players it not bad to have to whip out at a party or if you just want to throw a few games. Good job.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a fun Racing game, one of the most fun I have seen on PC in quite some time. If you like racing games and you have a computer then this is a game you might want to take a look at.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I had a fun time kicking Vampire, Wolf Man and Frankenstein booty all over Transylvania. The game is however bogged down by some camera angles and the game really would have benefitted if you could have been able to control the angles yourself.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for the kids, or maybe just the kids at heart.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    And not to have online gameplay in a time where online games are up and coming? For the PS2 not to have it's flagship game online is not right.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It was very fun for the first few stages, but didn’t really change enough from level to level.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The good is it is a very fun game. The bad is it seems a bit watered down from the original game.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It doesn't have the same level of "wow" factor that NBA 2K6 has.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I liked the game. And I played the hell out of it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    At $20 you can’t really go wrong with such a title. It may give more pleasure to the older crowd than the Halo-Heads out there.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cool things like split-screen graphics and a true story give way to a somewhat dull fighting system and graphics that don't quite cut the mustard.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The game clocks in at only $20. That really is not bad for a game like this. I used to enjoy pinball when I was a child. And going back to something like this really brought back memories.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I still say that you can save some money and probably find a free downloadable version for your computer that is just as good, or maybe fork out a couple of bucks for a classic title.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Basically you have to sit through a lot of meaningless running around and little fights in order to get to the good stuff once you've gotten past the first castle.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I really can't imagine why Blue Shift would go three steps back in the graphics and sound department.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you were a fan of the Katamari or Pikmin titles, then you will enjoy the innovative gameplay that is offered with Elebits.
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The game clocks in at only $20. That really is not bad for a game like this. I used to enjoy pinball when I was a child. And going back to something like this really brought back memories.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The single player game leaves a bit to be desired thanks to some really poor computer AI and a bit of monotony.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For the most part, From Russia With Love is an enjoyable gaming experience even though it is a rather short one.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The battles seem to get pretty repetitive after awhile (of course so does "Diablo" after awhile if you don't mix it up). You swoop down, destroy minions and take care of the lairs before more monsters spew forth, and that seems to be it, over and over again; blow up minions, take out lair, sweep land clean of leftovers.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I had a fun time kicking Vampire, Wolf Man and Frankenstein booty all over Transylvania. The game is however bogged down by some camera angles and the game really would have benefitted if you could have been able to control the angles yourself.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I really can't imagine why Blue Shift would go three steps back in the graphics and sound department.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The hours of gameplay enjoyment are more limited by your personal interest in the game style and topic than on the breadth of the game itself.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Basically you have to sit through a lot of meaningless running around and little fights in order to get to the good stuff once you've gotten past the first castle.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cool things like split-screen graphics and a true story give way to a somewhat dull fighting system and graphics that don't quite cut the mustard.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for the kids, or maybe just the kids at heart.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    And with the exception of the fact that the mini-games suck, the game on a whole is pretty cool, and the concept is well executed.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for people who like puzzles games, or for people who will be sharing their PSP with others, as this is a easy game to play and understand that anyone can pick up and play will be a great one for everyone to play and enjoy.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you have the original title then this expansion does little to add on to the experience and is not worth your money.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pretty good for what it is trying to be. There are a select few who like the Eye Toy, and this game is just as good as the rest of them.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for the kids, or maybe just the kids at heart.
    • 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.

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