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
    • 76 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I just didn't quite get into Manhunt the way I wanted to because of the wierd control setup. This game just doesn't do justice with a GTA-style control system. It's not the same game.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I really liked the theme of the game, and the controls are almost perfect. The game does so many things right, but it does lack a deep story.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It really only has two problems, both of which can be overcome very easily. It's way to easy in the single player mode, and the lack of true 4 dimensional movement keep the game from being super great.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The difficulty is also right on point- not easy enough to blow straight through it, but not hard enough to frustrate anyone.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    An incredibly solid game. If you’re a big fan of tennis, you’re sure to like the character selection, and will definitely dig the inclusion of the professional tournaments and stadiums.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It's overall a solid title with a couple little glitchy AI issues that don't take too much away from things.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It makes really nice use of the DS features, both in the story mode and the mini-games, and shows you exactly what the system was intended to do.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Yes, the customizing of the cars is extremely sweet, and it does have 4 player split screen gaming which is good. But there is no soundtrack customization, no 480p support, and no online play. Everything else NFS: Underground does outside of customizing your car "Project Gotham Racing 2" does better, including Xbox Live support.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    It's overall a solid title with a couple little glitchy AI issues that don't take too much away from things.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Once my kids graduate the first thing I thought about was having babies so they could grow up and I could send them off to college.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I'm not happy with the online gaming, and watching it chunk-a-chunk on my screen at 640x480 isn't good either. But there is enough fun in the gameplay and the story is deep enough to keep you coming back.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I am happy to say that the strong point of Gladius is its’ game play.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ripping samples off of CD's and making your own beats is pretty addicting. My only negatives are the lack of true sample ripping from any source like you've been able to do in the past, and the lack of song choice.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a great game, its got a fun story, great humor, an assortment of different traps and challenges to keep you thinking and guessing, and a great graphical experience.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you haven’t played College Hoops 2K6 on the Playstation 2 or Xbox yet, then the Xbox 360 version will be perfect you. If you already own the current-generation versions, then there probably aren’t enough new things to warrant an additional purchase, especially at $60.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pretty addictive, and it will help rip away those long house in the car. The music could have been much better, but the game itself is very colorful and it has a Japanese look and feel to it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ripping samples off of CD's and making your own beats is pretty addicting. My only negatives are the lack of true sample ripping from any source like you've been able to do in the past, and the lack of song choice.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is by far the best Harry Potter game made to date.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For those of you that enjoy pirate games and may be missing two or more of these games from your collection, this combination is definitely one you should look into.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I'll be definitely playing it online, and I hope to see you. But that's really all this game is. And it's all you should expect out of it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I expected more from the single player than I got. Weapons upgrades and unlockables are cool, but a storyline that really doesn't go anywhere or suck you in, combined with lackluster computer AI bring the experience down. Almost like it's an afterthought.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    At its core Age of Empires III is basically like any other RTS.

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