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
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The concept of the game, the living ships that can morph as the situation changes, if implemented correctly, could have been VERY cool for an RTS game. It’s just too darn bad that the rest of the game fell flat on its face and left the graphics and concept high and dry.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I will commend EA for not porting over the Xbox 360 version and just adding a fresh coat of paint. They went ahead and added new Blackhand moves, new executions, upgraded graphics, new side missions, and a host of many new features on your way to becoming the Don of NY.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    There are just a few things wrong with this game, like repetitive land battles, horrible AI and no save options that lead me to the conclusions that no one should get this game. There are plenty of great pirate games out there, if you want a good one look elsewhere.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    The game is enjoyable. Unfortunately, aside from the mix of fantasy and historical truth, there is little to make this game stand apart from other WWII RTS games.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The controls and AI in the game are frustrating at best.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a game to play for a few minutes when you get home from work to blow off some steam without asking you to think or work to hard, then this might just be a game for you. However, if you want a game that will push your skills to the limit, then you will quickly get bored with this game.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    What can I say, this game is massive, and the expansion adds on even more to the title.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Wii remotes are in limited supply, and ten extra bucks isn’t a bad deal for the set.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Due to the game not having sufficient resources, the rosters ended up taking a big hit as none of the players appear to be on the right teams. If we do see a "MVP '08," I do hope that EA does place the passion and resources back into the franchise which plays a fairly great game of baseball.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The Single player campaign will last you about 10 hours, but with the added and improving multiplayer mode, there is tons of replay value in Lost Planet.
    • 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.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GT is going in a good direction. If they can tighten the AI so the cars aren’t racing in the same line, clean up the catch up AI, add a damage model, and build on the weight physics than "GT5" will be a racing game to reckon with.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The presentation and controls are lacking, but the rest of the package really stands out due to the gameplay department.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    I almost fell asleep playing it because it was just too easy. But, it does have some very nice online play. Too bad you have to unlock planes in the Campaign mode to play them online.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Take the great graphics and mix it up with the innovative HUD-less fighting system and solid boxing engine and the result is an excellent boxing game that is at the top of its class.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    What this game adds in graphics is lost in the tactile experience of a real chess game.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Without a doubt the best Zelda title ever.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    At its core, this is an old-school RPG. So if you are looking for a turn based RPG that you can play in the palm of your hand or if you are just feeling nostalgic for the days of yore, then you might want to check this game out.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unlike Madden for the Wii which EA made it to be a very fun game due to excellent controls, Marvel is a different story that take time to get adjusted.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The Lead Blocking adds an all new dimension to the game, the Superstar mode lets you live the life of a NFL player, and the countless number of options and features add up to hours upon hours of enjoyment.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    With the graphics aside, this has to be the best version of Madden this year due to the control factor.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    This is one of the better single player experiences in 2006 and the multiplayer only helps add to the replayablilty.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    All of the changes and new features were all for the better, and any wrestling fan will be happy with this game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    All of the changes and new features were all for the better, and any wrestling fan will be happy with this game.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This storyline is strange and is not developed during the game at all. They should never have put a storyline in the game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you already have other DDR games for your Xbox then I am not going to say you need to run out and get this one, but you won't be disappointed if you like the series.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    As a word of warning, if you were not ready for a long haul then I would recommend playing the shorter campaign; the big one is an epic.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    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.
    • 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.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The first DoA Beach Volleyball game was actually a good volleyball game and the girls were built to look like realistically hot girls. This one has gone to just ludicrous looking girls with little else to offer in the game.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    From start to finish, Gears of War is one wild ride and the best game that I have played this year on the 360.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    From a top notch graphics engine to some really fun multiplayer, FPS gamers will enjoy this just as much as last year. The only knock I can say on the game is that it is maybe a little too much like "COD2."
    • 70 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    A great game that many may end up passing up due to the name and not not enough hype.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XII revives my love of the Final Fantasy series and proves why the series is one of the best in the world. I would say that this game’s only real competition for RPG of the year would be "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion."
    • 82 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The replay value in this game is astronomical.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I applaud Guerilla Games for making a Killzone made specifically for the PSP, not trying to cram the PS2 version in to the portable machine.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    From a company that has been making the same game for some many years, you start to expect them to put something together more impressive than this.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    This is a unique platformer for that fact that each level does require strategy depending on the powers of your character.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Bully stays true to its content material the way the mission structures are setup.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The environments are beautiful and highly detailed, also are the destructible elements like the vehicles, trees and newspaper stands.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you love animals or you are playing The Sims 2 and want more, then you should definitely get this expansion.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you enjoy flight sims (remember, no combat), then I have little doubt that you will enjoy the breadth of options, landscape, airports and aircraft that this game will provide for you.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The environments are beautiful and highly detailed, also are the destructible elements like the vehicles, trees and newspaper stands.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    By the time you get to experience the multiplayer, you’ve already hooked enough members of your family that finding a foe will be 2nd nature. If not, the single player mode has enough meat to last even the most driven of gamers, due to the ability to set difficulty and replay beaten levels.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The difficulty settings are well balanced to allow both the novice and veteran to get a good challenge every time they play.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Radical Entertainment did a wonderful job not only keeping Scarface close to the source material, but also creating a sequel to a movie that was never going to see a sequel.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Radical Entertainment did a wonderful job not only keeping Scarface close to the source material, but also creating a sequel to a movie that was never going to see a sequel.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The graphics hold the game back as most PC RPG's are better looking.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There are better shooters out there.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    I commend EA for not porting over the XBOX version and just adding a fresh coat of paint. They went ahead and added new Blackhand moves, new executions, upgraded graphics, new side missions, and a host of many new features on your way to becoming the Don of NY.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    With all the World War II games out there, it is hard to stand apart from the crowd and make a game that people will notice, play and talk to their friends about. Company of Heroes is one of those rare treasures.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Even though I still prefer the 3/4 view so that I can see my open guys for one-timer setups, the new camera angles literally adds a new perspective of the action.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Minus the graphics, NASCAR '07 is just as solid as it's predecessors. The skill points are nice, as are the driver attributes. And a new story mode is always good.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Minus the graphics, NASCAR '07 is just as solid as it's predecessors. The skill points are nice, as are the driver attributes. And a new story mode is always good.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the execution just wasn't quite there.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the execution just wasn't quite there.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    As long as you change the voice-overs to the original Japanese dialog, the game will be tolerable. If you have been looking for a traditional, turn-based RPG for the Xbox 360, then this one is a nice option.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With the engaging storyline, deep character customization (both at creation and through the game), multiple gameplay options and exploration routes I can’t get enough of this game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Lead Blocking adds an all new dimension to the game, the Superstar mode lets you live the life of a NFL player, and the countless number of options and features add up to hours upon hours of enjoyment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    But at least gamers on the Xbox 360 get a couple of cool features that others don’t get this year like Live Opponent and Madden Gamer Level.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Lead Blocking adds an all new dimension to the game, the Superstar mode lets you live the life of a NFL player, and the countless number of options and features add up to hours upon hours of enjoyment.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The save system could have been setup better but other then that; the game play is immensely enjoyable.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Even the Destruction Derby Arenas and Ragdoll Mini Games are all online playable for you!
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Even the Destruction Derby Arenas and Ragdoll Mini Games are all online playable for you!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The reason it falls short of a fantastic expansion is that it does not influence the main single player game as much as I would have liked.
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's fresh, it's a lot of fun, and it's simple. You can't ask for much more than that.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    I do think that the player control is a little stiffer on the 360 than on the Xbox.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With the current-gen, you get more bang for your buck.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    What starts out as just another "corridor FPS", turned into a game that grows as you play, and sucks you in.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I was rather disappointed with the single player game. I was able to finish all of the single player missions with just a few hours of gameplay.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    What starts out as just another "corridor FPS", turned into a game that grows as you play, and sucks you in.
    • 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.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The problem is that they failed at making either the storyline or the action engaging and fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    A solid game, it will not knock "Diablo 2" off the thrown of greatest Hack ‘n Slash ever, but it definitely made a good showing for itself.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    With so many options out there for RPG fans, I cannot bring myself to recommend this game to anyone. The storyline is annoying and the gameplay is slow, not even the graphics help the game any.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    What can I say, with so many other WWII RTS games out there, and with this one having some serious drawbacks I cannot recommend this title to anyone.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I'll admit, I really would have liked better AI and a jump button. But at the end of the day, I'm still playing this game to try and get the mini-goals.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Metal Gear fans who don’t usually read graphic novels will definitely enjoy the Metal Gear Solid DGN. If you’re willing to work for it, you’ll get lots of information about the games and characters in the Metal Gear universe, which any Metal Gear fan should love.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I'll admit, I really would have liked better AI and a jump button. But at the end of the day, I'm still playing this game to try and get the mini-goals.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    If you are a fan of RTS games and are interested in taking a fresh new look at WWII then I highly recommend checking out this game. Great details, fun gameplay, interesting storyline for the German and French Campaigns all combine to make a great title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Look, the only real downside to this game is that it's pretty much a near identical port of MotoGP 3. A couple new tracks, a couple new bikes. But overall, it's the same game with a new coat of paint. That paint just happens to be the prettiest coat you've ever seen. New MotoGP players are going to drool over this game. Veterans of the series have a reason to trade their current versions in. Even as a near port, this is still one helluva racing game.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    From bugs to just simple bad gameplay, this is one that you just have to steer clear from.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A lack of an engaging storyline.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a great collection for fans of the series out there. For those of you that are new to the games, I have to recommend at least renting this one to give it a shot.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Movies: Stunts & Effects Expansion Pack gives you the tools to turn your Hollywood hits into blockbuster industry-shaping events.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    What happens when a game does all of the little things right, but doesn’t deliver much in the gameplay department? That’s exactly what happened with Cars.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    From bugs to just simple bad gameplay, this is one that you just have to steer clear from.

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