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
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While the game itself is short, the levels are pretty long; and there are no checkpoints at all! This is a massive pet peeve of mine.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The graphics aren't fabulous, and the camera angle & constant backtracking tend to be a bit tedious. However, the authenticity of Scobby-Doo and the gang of Mystery, Inc. makes it worth at least at glance.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A good, solid foundation was laid to make this a good portable fighter, but there wasn’t enough to back it up.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Still lacks a bit of replay value unless you simply want to go on a shooting spree once in a while, but that's always fun too.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A great game for the kids, or maybe just the kids at heart.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are looking at making the game even more authentic, you can play the entire game in Latin. You can either use this to help hone your Latin skills or if you are just going for something different.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    An average card-based game, much like the last 800 Yu-Gi-Oh! games for the Game Boy Advance. If you are a big fan of the cartoon series and you collect the cards then you should not be disappointed.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Gretzky NHL 2005 has taken a giant step forward from previous "FaceOff" games, but it is still falls way short of the competition. With two solid hockey titles already out, Gretzky just doesn't offer anything different to make it worth a purchase.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    I kept playing it thinking there was more, or something I missed that was jading me. But in the end the game is just not that good for me.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    While the game doesn’t contain all the bells and whistles of its NFL counterparts, the game makes up for it in gameplay.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's a lot of good special effects like detailed explosions, missle trails, other giant ships and huge planets you have to fly near and around. And there are some great cutscenes using both the game engine and pre-rendered CGI to help move the storyline along.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The simplistic gameplay and controls make it easy to pick the game up and play without frustration. Because the gameplay is so simplistic, Grabbed by the Ghoulies risks growing old quickly on some people.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Yu-Gi-Oh! offers a very good sense of strategy that beginners and novice Yu-Gi-Oh! players will enjoy.
    • 66 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Worlds above what the first game was, with the greatly improved graphics (beautiful Cel-Shaded graphics)and game modes.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    t looks fantastic! But it plays just ok.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    It has all of the charm that the original had to offer with the portability of the PSP.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It has its ups and downs, but the goods outweigh the bads in the very end.
    • 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?
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Other then some updated graphics there is really nothing new here.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It has the great gameplay from the original, a new story more, and still looks great. But yanking out the big online feature that made me jump for joy, I can't give the game the same score.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The reason I am giving Spider-Man 2 an average score is because of the shabby 3D graphics and the fact that the controls can get shabby from time to time and leaving you very frustrated.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The computer AI against you is not bad. I have found splashes of extreme stupidity with some enemy soldiers as they just stand there and wait for you to shoot them. But others will run at you with their bayonettes pointed, which will damage you.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    My other major complaint about the game is with the difficulty levels. The difficulty levels are fairly lopsided, Easy is too easy for someone who has played any other dance games, Medium is a huge jump up from it, and I was really not ready for it, then there is the hard setting which is just crazy.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Half Life fans would love to know that there is also a Half Life 2 CD with exclusive footage. Let me say, *drool*.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    It was fun at first, but got grindingly boring as I kept playing.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The lack of anything truly innovative, and the so-so gameplay doesn’t offer any incentive to want to play the game for an extended period of time. I was not having fun with the game at all.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    There aren't a whole lot of games out there that you can just throw into your PS2 or Xbox and start hacking away at things. "Hunter: The Reckoning" is one, but how many other can truly "get medevil" on your ass? Looks like just one. But that is also something that can get old quickly.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    There aren't a whole lot of games out there that you can just throw into your PS2 or Xbox and start hacking away at things. "Hunter: The Reckoning" is one, but how many other can truly "get medevil" on your ass? Looks like just one. But that is also something that can get old quickly.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    To jump online and totally beat the crap out of someone else's ride? That doesn't smack of fun to you?
    • 65 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If the movie delivers as well as the DS version of the game did, I’ll be a very happy camper.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    It was fun at first, but got grindingly boring as I kept playing.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The problem is that you get thrown into the game with very little to work with. That would be fine if using the weapons weren't so freaking hard to do. Collision detection was not a big thought in this game, or at least it seemed to be an afterthought.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    I just think that if they could have stepped up the difficulty and/or the AI a few notches, this one could have been really good.
    • 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
    • 73 Critic Score
    If you have always wanted to control a main unit on the battlefield in an RTS game then I recommend getting this title. If you are a die-hard RTS fan and you only want that then I have mixed feelings about this game for you.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    American SK8Land doesn't quite capture the magic of its console brethren.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A pretty good platform game, but it really offers nothing new to the market.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    A sad excuse for a clone of the decent PC shooter that bares the same name that came out long before this title.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    This is an old school style RPG, those of you that enjoyed the old styles should grab a copy of this game. Those out there that enjoy overhead fast RPG’s should also give this game a shot.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    It lacked the punch that you need to have to compete in a post Halo, post Ubi-Soft FPS world. Definitely rent it first.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    I can't think of a single good reason to play NBA Live, especially over 2K's "NBA 2K6." I'm sorry guys, I really am. But I can't.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and fighting engine, and really lackluster fun-factor keep this game on the store shelf.
    • 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
    • 72 Critic Score
    The voice acting, graphics, use of IP (Intellectual Property), and special effects are all very nice...its too bad other things in the game distract me from truly enjoying this title.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unreal just doesn’t match the aura that "Unreal Championship" has.
    • 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.
    • 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!
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is simply trying to cash into the Lord of the Rings franchise, so lets be smart enough and not fall for that old trick, just walk on buy this one on the store shelves.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game can be finished in 15 to 20 hours. Beating it will unlock the Hard mode for those who want abit more challenge.
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Although repetitive at times, it does provide a few hours of fun.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    If you’re looking for a great multiplayer experience for your DS in the here and now, you need look no further than Worms: Open Warfare.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    That's deep gameplay.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may not be the best looking game out there, but its style (tropical setting, sailing on the ocean) really gives you a break from the normal RPG’s where you dungeon crawl and climb countless mountains looking or a few dragons to slay.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    I appreciate that they expanded the tricks, and added some real players to the mix. And the new Gamebreaker is nice. But overall the trick controls are just as difficult, if not more, than the first game. And not having online gameplay is a big big big issue for me.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It’s a great pick-up-and-play title, and it’s got a Tetris-quality addiction factor.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's a lot of good special effects like detailed explosions, missle trails, other giant ships and huge planets you have to fly near and around. And there are some great cutscenes using both the game engine and pre-rendered CGI to help move the storyline along.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game just doesn’t give me enough to make it worth my money.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While a lot of good ideas went into Batman: ROTS, the execution turned Batman goodness into controller-throwing-near-DVD-in-the-microwave frustration.
    • 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
    • 53 Critic Score
    Two things work against Stacked in the end. One, while the computer AI is great, whoever is dealing the cards needs to be looked into by the gaming commission. And it says "Halo With Chips" on the back, which gives the game higher expectations than it should. Being that I am really enjoying playing Texas Hold'em both in video games and in real life, I wanted to like Stacked. Unfortunately there are just too many other Poker games out there that are better, even with less realistic AI.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I have to say I am vastly disappointed once again. The game is a bit better than the original FIFA Street, but still not as good as I thought it would be.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even with the painfully long load screens and the lags in the game play I still enjoy this game.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    The graphic engine and framerate really fail the gameplay engine, which had some very nice controller setup.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    To jump online and totally beat the crap out of someone else's ride? That doesn't smack of fun to you?
    • 63 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and fighting engine, and really lackluster fun-factor keep this game on the store shelf.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The storyline is fun, and the game will make you chuckle, if not sometimes outright make you spit your soda onto the screen.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    It provides cool new weapons, a long demanded artillery vehicle, and some cool enhancements to base capture and defense. However, it does not change the general Planetside experience: finding a good server with dedicated players and logging on at the right time for real action.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    This collection has more classic titles than many other collections I have seen, but more importantly, it has more good old school games than I have seen in any other game collection.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A pretty good platform game, but it really offers nothing new to the market.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I think the ideas are there, and they are great. Unfortunately, the gameplay brought it down a few notches.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I became addicted to this game rather quickly. Its’ balance of a developing story and increasing difficulty levels kept me coming back for more.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While a lot of good ideas went into Batman: ROTS, the execution turned Batman goodness into controller-throwing-near-DVD-in-the-microwave frustration.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Music and sounds are solid, but Harry Potters voice is like a cheese grater on the brain.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    It is just a basic old school shooter. The graphics are decent at best and you are basically getting what you paid for.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The game is well put together, with a nice fast paced combat system that keeps you on your toes. The only thing that looks like it could have used more work is the camera.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A pretty good platform game, but it really offers nothing new to the market.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It is not a bad RPG, and the tanks customization and combat add a nice touch of fun, but I would not classify this as a must have title for RPG fans.

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