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
    • 62 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    Just all over the board in terms of gameplay, graphics and sound. One minute you will enjoy it and the next you will be wondering what you miss because you are stuck and cant get to the next level.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Hot graphics, solid controls, decent fun factor, online gameplay which the first game didn't have; but a totally shallow game.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    For those who aren't familiar with the series, you won't find anything here that will knock you over. Without understanding how good the other games were, you won't have the context to see this one as anything but a sub-par WWII game.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It is not as deep as a normal RPG, but its still a pretty good game.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Just one of the most hilarious games I have played in a long time.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and fighting engine, and really lackluster fun-factor keep this game on the store shelf.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    There are some things I would have liked to have seen, like using the DDR pad for the whole game, and absolutely no online play. We're in a big online push, and I think this could have been a big thing for this game. But still, it's a solid job.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Features some very good arcade-style gameplay that will somewhat take you back to the start of the videogame era, the days when you could play a arcade game for .25 cent, the days when you thought games like "Pac-Man" and "Pong" kicked ass.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    I did not like "Kingdom Under Fire" and I do not like this game either. I still have hope that someone will make a good hack n’ slash game for the Xbox 360, but this is not it.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed
    • 61 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The RPG elements do add more to the title. I was starting to get tired of the same old card duel on the Game Boy Advance, now you can have a nice little story to go along with the duels.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    One thing that I was kind of disappointed about with King Arthur is the fact that it goes by too damn quick. You basically hack and slash your enemies until the end, and that is pretty much what the game comes down too; hacking and slashing .
    • 61 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    If you’re a fan of Neopets you will like this game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I am also disappointed by the lack of blood. War is bloody and full of gore, and I want to see it all when I am playing.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    While there are quite a few lacking elements, there are just as many innovative extras to make up for it. Decent game play and a good presentation make this a title worth a look.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The visual presentation will suck in fans of the show, and the story should placate anyone who follows KP’s adventures. However, due to the lack of replay value, I’d advise those fans to either rent the game, or wait until the price comes down.
    • 61 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It keeps the classic feel, but has enough new gameplay to make it solid. And it's the first real console-based Gauntlet game ever, which adds a new element to the 4 player co-op play that was a cornerstone of the series.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    A little late, but still a good game. But, it's not a game where you must rush out to go buy it now. Unfortunately, it doesn't compare to the games that are out these days.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Something different and new, something that actually makes a spy game a true spy game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls and fighting engine, and really lackluster fun-factor keep this game on the store shelf.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    There's not enough nudity to satisfy fans of the magazine, and there's not enough depth of gameplay to satisfy sim-gamers. Really the only people who might get into Playboy: The Mansion are Playboy historians, and even they won't find a whole lot of reasons to keep 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.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The game is great, but I must warn you. It is extremely hard in the later levels. And it might not be for everybody.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    What detracts from the game are the reoccurring enemies, ease of the game throughout most of the missions and the intelligence of the enemies.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is nothing that will compete next to "Halo 2" and "GTA," but it is still a pretty good fighting game that is based on a Anime cartoon.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Wow, I don't think I have ever be thrown through a wall and wound up in empty space in a console game in a LONG time.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The game seems to rush the story along too fast. That makes me think that this game might have been rushed out to meet the DVD release deadline. But it is a Star Wars game, and it is actually a good one.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    One thing that I was kind of disappointed about with King Arthur is the fact that it goes by too damn quick. You basically hack and slash your enemies until the end, and that is pretty much what the game comes down too; hacking and slashing.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    It’s the coolest Nam game of 2004.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Sadly there were a couple of things that I didn’t like. After each duel you and your opponent decide on how well each other did. This to me is just not a good idea.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game has a very cool Anime feel to it and a pretty good sense of humor as well.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Wow, I don’t think I have ever be thrown through a wall and wound up in empty space in a console game in a LONG time.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Just one of the most hilarious games I have played in a long time.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    Now on to the biggest problem of this title. It is simply too short.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    What this game adds in graphics is lost in the tactile experience of a real chess game.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Not a bad game, but it seems very rushed. It also feels like the N-gage game, which downright sucked. But the framerate seems much faster, and the fact that the map is at the bottom is cool.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    One cool thing is that the terrain in the game can be destroyed.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I am vastly dissapointed.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Wow, I don't think I have ever be thrown through a wall and wound up in empty space in a console game in a LONG time.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The game has a very cool Anime feel to it and a pretty good sense of humor as well.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A surprisingly solid game.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Just not as good as I hoped. And not having online gameplay is a big big big issue for me.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It keeps the classic feel, but has enough new gameplay to make it solid. And it's the first real console-based Gauntlet game ever, which adds a new element to the 4 player co-op play that was a cornerstone of the series.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Features some very good arcade-style gameplay that will somewhat take you back to the start of the videogame era, the days when you could play a arcade game for .25 cent, the days when you thought games like "Pac-Man" and "Pong" kicked ass.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 59 Critic Score
    The game looks great, no doubt about it, but it controls terribly, and just isn't any fun to play.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Music and sounds are solid, but Harry Potters voice is like a cheese grater on the brain.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The biggest problem is that there is no online gameplay. And for the more experienced and hardcore adult gamer, this game will get boring very quick[ly].
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Graphics are not very great though, and coming from Sega I was very disappointed. Also I wish that you could have been able to do more as well in terms of gameplay.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Just all over the board in terms of gameplay, graphics and sound. One minute you will enjoy it and the next you will be wondering what you miss because you are stuck and cant get to the next level.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    This game just ends up being a very mediocre FPS with the name "Robotech" slapped onto it. The controls are so-so, the voice acting is horrible and the music is very basic.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    So here is the game in a nutshell. For 20 bucks you get a solid playing game that you basically could have had for the last 2 years. And if you're a Slugfest: Loaded player, there's simply no reason to even bother with Slugfest 2006.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    One thing that I was kind of disappointed about with King Arthur is the fact that it goes by too damn quick. You basically hack and slash your enemies until the end, and that is pretty much what the game comes down too; hacking and slashing.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The one thing that brings the game down in score is the still lanky graphics engine.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    For those who aren’t familiar with the series, you won’t find anything here that will knock you over. Without understanding how good the other games were, you won’t have the context to see this one as anything but a sub-par WWII game.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    This is a game that mom or dad can feel safe buying for their child to play.
    • 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”.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It’s the coolest Nam game of 2004.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Given all its shortcomings this is not a title that I will be shouting about from the mountaintop.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    The younger generation will probably enjoy this one, but anyone who remembers Rocksteady and Bebop shouldn’t even bother.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    I am not usually one to judge a game based on its graphics, but it is unforgivable to have a game look this bad so late in the Xbox's life cycle.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I wish I could say that a lack of true wireless online gameplay and sometimes frustrating controls would make me want to not play Splinter Cell: Essentials. But then I would be lying. The missions and the level designs make the game so fun overall to play that it hides some of the weaknesses in the controls.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    If you’ve never played a Tenchu game before, this is definitely not the one to start with.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Wii remotes are in limited supply, and ten extra bucks isn’t a bad deal for the set.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    NBA
    I am blown away by the quality of NBA. It's not perfect, and I think going forward, there needs to be some tightening of the computer AI. But other than that and the freaky free-throwing, this is one impressive handheld Basketball game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The characters are hit and miss (especially the cop) and some of the gameplay is rather plain and leaves much more to be desired. I would love to see this game on the next generation Sony system though.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    I seriously question the longevity of this title, even with multiplayer and a ton of unlockable stuff. I think this is a weekend rental for the most part.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    But it's a general rule that when you knock down your opponent, you should be able to stomp on them, pin them, or something like that. Well, not here. Unless you actually knock your opponent down and stun them, you can't grab them or anything until they get back up on their own.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The only redeeming value this game has going for it is its affordable price tag, under 20 bucks, however that does not excuse a poor game.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

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