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
    • 44 Critic Score
    Now on to the biggest problem of this title. It is simply too short.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is by far the best Harry Potter game made to date.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is by far the best Harry Potter game made to date.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is by far the best Harry Potter game made to date.
    • 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.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    I only have one small complaint in the gameplay department. It's a hair bit easy. I've went though the entire game without dying once on the standard difficulty.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gaming used to be so simple like this. You started the game, and you had a good time just tearing into everything. No FPS controls to worry about, no complex puzzles or things like that. Just good clean fun. That's what you get with Metal Slug 3.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    While it was fun to relive my youth, the game did get repetitive rather quickly.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It takes everything you love about "Grand Theft Auto," and adds gameplay to it...[but] I simply can't get into [the PC version] when you don't even have a choice to use a controller. So I am sticking with my console versions for now.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed
    • 48 Metascore
    • 73 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.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Come on guys and gals, what is not cool about riding around on a horse and kicking some serious ass?
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I really can't imagine why Blue Shift would go three steps back in the graphics and sound department.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    UEFA Euro 2004 is more arcade than sim, but it is still a fairly realistic soccer game...There isn’t much new in UEFA that you wouldn’t find in "FIFA."
    • 87 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    When the dust settles, RalliSport Challenge 2 is the best racing game that I have ever played. It combines awesome graphics with incredible gameplay.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Nothing more than an average execution of an above-average idea. And here's an idea for next time, how about some online play?
    • 74 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Nothing more than an average execution of an above-average idea. And here's an idea for next time, how about some online play?
    • 71 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It captures the spirit of Shrek and the world created for him, and seems to have enough of a challenge with learning to use four characters almost at once to provide gamers with something different and fun.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It captures the spirit of Shrek and the world created for him, and seems to have enough of a challenge with learning to use four characters almost at once to provide gamers with something different and fun.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It captures the spirit of Shrek and the world created for him, and seems to have enough of a challenge with learning to use four characters almost at once to provide gamers with something different and fun.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    I think the game modes are lacking, and the fighter creator is very rudimentary. But the controls and gameplay are still as good as they used to be.
    • 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
    • 90 Critic Score
    Excellent, A+, great, great game. I can only think of one thing this game is missing; online gameplay.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The first title was very cool, but Groove is so much better.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Excellent, A+, great, great game. I can only think of one thing this game is missing; online gameplay.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Get past the controls and you're good. That's really my only sticking point, even on the newer Xbox version, but it's unfortunately an important one.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    I love it. I became addicted to this game very quickly. My wife is starting to get jealous now.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I really can't imagine why Blue Shift would go three steps back in the graphics and sound department.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    NBA Ballers is beautiful, glamorous, and brings a whole new style of hoops action to the field.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The total control punching system needs some work and some smoothing out, but it's still got some playability and fun.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The total control punching system needs some work and some smoothing out, but it's still got some playability and fun.
    • 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!
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    This game is simply sub-par to it's Xbox counterpart, and I would really like to hear from anyone who plays both games and disagrees with me.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    A mixed bag of gaming goods and bads. The game is a basic platform. And it really does not seem to add anything new to a somewhat saturated platform gaming market.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Pandora Tomorrow, when compared to most GBA ports of console games, is a triumph. You can tell that the developers really took the time to make a game that is worth playing, not just slapping a Splinter Cell label on a half-hearted game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The graphics are worlds apart from "Everquest Online Frontiers" and the gameplay is just off the chart as well.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Let me just tell you, without joypad settings, I started to frown. Using a keyboard for games that require quick reflexes is like me eating brussel sprouts. Not going to happen.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    If Cy Girls had stronger gameplay to support the story, or a more compelling story to support the "backtrack and wander aimlessly" puzzle solving, Konami may have had a sleeper hit.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It needs a boat load of work. More cases, more challenge, and better animation could make this game a reasonable buy. I thought Kung-Fu Theater went out in the 80's?
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    You can't be a serious game player and not have this game. It's simply a must buy. It is the perfect sequel to a near perfect game.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Yes, Fieldercam might not be for everyone, and it's not the best looking Baseball game. But that gets overshadowed by some great gameplay, a dynamite Franchise/Expansion mode, some excellent commentary, and online gameplay. And yes, I like the Fieldercam.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    One of the biggest problems that I found about Yu-Gi-Oh! Dawn of Destiny was the fact that it lacked online play. This fact just downright boggles the mind! Why would you make a game based on a card game, and then slap a $40 price tag on it and NOT have online play?
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If I can only think of one weak part of the online game, it's that it's only built for 4 on 4. Other than that, this is a great game to have, and a must for any PS2 online gamer.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A solid game. The only issue I really have with it is that it's very linear. Once you're done with it, it's not really going to get played again...Namco gets a lot of credit for trying something a little creative in a very crowded genre.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I think it needs a little more oomph on more scenarios and the detail in the graphics. Also, conquering control points over and over gets too repetitive after long play.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's literally hours of fun, and I am as serious as I can be about that. Worms 3D takes a classic game that I have always enjoyed, added the 3D part yet completely kept the gameplay intact perfectly.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's literally hours of fun, and I am as serious as I can be about that. Worms 3D takes a classic game that I have always enjoyed, added the 3D part yet completely kept the gameplay intact perfectly.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's got a good story that changes depending on how you play it, and decent although not perfect control. And it's got online gameplay, which right there is a big reason to play it. But it's got it's weak points. The fact that it's almost a total port of Tenchu 3, from the levels to the graphics, is kind of dissapointing in a way.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Personally, I think the game is worth it just for the multiplayer mode. I consider the single player mode an added bonus that you can play in your spare time.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    But the other half of Torque's persona are the things he sees, the visions he has, the carnage he dreams about. This is what got me...Trust me, it's un-nerving.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    If you love Corvettes, check this game out, you can't lose. If you don't then pass this title on by. The bottom line is that Corvette is a mediocre racing game with a great price.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    A fun game for the most part, but it does seem to get a little repetitive. While rescuing the survivors is the main focus of the game, fighting the boss fires is where the real fun is. Unfortunately that is just a small part of the game.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    MVP has hands down the best pitcher/batter interface there is. I loved it last year and I love it here too.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Xbox is so capable of performing graphics that could blow these out of the water. There is so much to like about this game, but people are going to be turned off by how bad these graphics have made a downgrade from its PC brother.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    But the other half of Torque's persona are the things he sees, the visions he has, the carnage he dreams about. This is what got me...Trust me, it's un-nerving.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Another great baseball game. For me, it's not the best of the year for a couple of reasons. One, no Xbox Live. Two, still don't like the fielding.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    The gameplay is fun and innovative, the graphics are simply breathtaking, the cut scenes look simply amazing. Textures are done with detail and look sweet.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    MVP has hands down the best pitcher/batter interface there is. I loved it last year and I love it here too.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I think the ideas are there, and they are great. Unfortunately, the gameplay brought it down a few notches.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    And think about this, it's $20; a tank of gas, the price of a DVD. You don't get a game of this quality for $20 unless it's been out for a year. It's got awesome graphics, and it's still that Colin McRae super gameplay.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    It's got solid and easy-to-learn gameplay, a very good career mode, and online gameplay which to me always adds points to my score.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Frustrating and slow gameplay may scare off gamers not ready to give the game an extended try. But I have to say once again that at least someone is stepping up and trying something new.
    • 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.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    An excellent game for little kids but won’t provide much excitement for others. The gameplay is very simplified, and the action gets repetitive quickly.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Drop dead gorgeous!! And I don't mean the game gets better looking as you go along. I mean from the very second you are thrust into the action part of the game, you can immediately see the raw power of the Ninja Gaiden graphic engine.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    It's got solid and easy-to-learn gameplay, a very good career mode, and online gameplay which to me always adds points to my score.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A very good game, but I just am not too much into the card scene. I am sure all of you who loves this type of game will love it.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    An excellent game for little kids but won’t provide much excitement for others. The gameplay is very simplified, and the action gets repetitive quickly.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The more I have played this game, the higher my review score has gone. The farther I got in, the more I enjoyed the puzzles, and the more I appreciated the throwback to the game that started all of this.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The more I have played this game, the higher my review score has gone. The farther I got in, the more I enjoyed the puzzles, and the more I appreciated the throwback to the game that started all of this.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The most impressive feature of Everything or Nothing has to be the visuals. The game makes gamers feel like they are in the middle of James Bond movie while providing top notch graphics.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    But the execution just totally destroyed all the good things this came could have been. Saying the game was almost devoid of gameplay might be a harsh statement, but when I turn off a game and say to myself “I have had enough”, and vow never to play it again, then harsh is a reality.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The best Bond game since "Goldeneye." The gameplay is fun and exciting while the graphics are impressive.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The most impressive feature of Everything or Nothing has to be the visuals. The game makes gamers feel like they are in the middle of James Bond movie while providing top notch graphics.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    That's deep gameplay.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is in fact the cream of the crop of Action RPG's.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    While Nightshade does have its positives, they are far outweighed by the negatives. The hours of frustration because of the difficulty made me want to pull my hair out times. It’s a shame too because this title had so much potential that it didn’t fulfill.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An average card-based game. If you are a big fan of the cartoon series and you collect the cards then you should not be disappointed.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Definitely a thinkers game. And it's something we don't have a whole lot of these days.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The thing that really brings this game to the point of being a great package is the fact of getting the very cool Pelican Silent Scope Light Rifle for the Xbox. The gun itself is a real treat and worth the bones alone because not only can you use it with Silent Scope Complete, but you can also break the rifle down into a regular gun and use it on basically any Xbox game that supports a light gun.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unreal just doesn’t match the aura that "Unreal Championship" has.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    A masterpiece.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    My only gripe is a lack of multiplayer mode. It's fun, but not as fun as you and a friend taking the Bydo head on. Still, Fresh Games, Eidos, and Irem get kudos for giving us one more memory of R-Type, and the excellence it maintained all this time.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It has its ups and downs, but the goods outweigh the bads in the very end.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 85 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!
    • 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.
    • 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!

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