Talk Xbox's Scores

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For 278 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 69% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.3 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 78
Highest review score: 100 Grand Theft Auto IV
Lowest review score: 25 Yaris
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 11 out of 278
278 game reviews
    • 62 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Those who truly enjoy backgammon or want to try it for the first time may be interested in this game because of the low price (400 MS Points), but anyone else should use their MS Points elsewhere.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Road to the World Cup can be fun, but it really doesn’t offer as much as the Xbox counterpart.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    There isn’t anything flashy about this title, but you have enough options at your disposal to vary the game. Given the low price tag (400 MS Points); this game will be a good pickup for Spades fans.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Simply it is still darned fun to play. Throw in some achievements, leadersboards and a nifty price tag of only five bones, and you’ve got hours upon hours of classic gaming to be had.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    The game is merely another mediocre bag of wasted potential tossed out that simply begs you to lower your expectations right before diving in.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    In comparison to other flight action titles, Heroes Over Europe just doesn’t measure up.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    There's nothing new that we haven't seen many times before and done better. If you're looking for a game that so far seems to be like nothing else, then it's probably best to just wait a couple months for Psychonauts.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Overall, the single-player is a boring affair. Online multiplayer is not worth the hassle.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    If you want some real comic book action, skip this one and wait for Ultimate Spider-Man, due out later this year.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sure, they were able to cram hundreds of enemies onto the screen at one time. Yes, the ability to kill goblins with incredible attacks is fun. But alas, I don’t find it entertaining to keep playing the same clichéd storyline that contains no innovation.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    I enjoy playing it in short bursts. Short because if I try to play more than a few rounds I get increasingly annoyed by the bad hit detection and unresponsive controls.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    So short it hurts, especially in the wallet area. Had the game done something revolutionary I may not be so concerned with the length, but it doesn't. It's just the same old Gauntlet with a shiny new exterior.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you can get past the low production values, you'll find a very satisfying game here.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    It has a decent overall game play, good audio, decent graphics, and a good feel for the Playboy lifestyle.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Bugs are where True Crime not only stumbles, but falls flat on its face. It is riddled with bugs, so much so that playing the game itself becomes a problem.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Story line is nil. I found myself becoming “stuck” with the camera angles more than once. The last boss was too easy. But, with the amount of fun to be had, both solo and multi-player co-op and length of game, I cannot recommend this title enough. It is definitely worth the 800 Microsoft Points.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Vigilante 8: Arcade sets out to be an exercise in updated, nostalgic goodness, but ends up falling short.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    For eight hundred Microsoft points, there's only a mild amount of fun to be found in the gameplay--even in the most diehard heart.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 41 Critic Score
    The single-player campaign doesn’t even contain a full-blown plot. To add to this laundry list of blunders, the multiplayer is a snore-fest and a lag-laden cesspool. In short, avoid Tenchu Z like the plague and never look back.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    I am disappointed to say that the online play is at the top of the list for much needed rework. The online should have been one of the best areas in the game, but instead turned out to be sloppy.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    If you must have every mech game out there, GunGriffon isn't that bad. It doesn't meet expectations with such great games on the market that already fill the mech genre for the Xbox.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The puzzles are original, difficult and entertaining, with the sight for improvement ever so addicting, making Brain Challenge a greeted addition to Xbox Live's Arcade for a fit eight hundred points.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Tetris Splash doesn’t bring anything exciting or more enjoyable to the table of Tetris. Unless you’re feeling extremely nostalgic or wanting to add an additional 200 achievement points to your gamer score, I suggest you pass this one by.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 is pure and unadulterated fan service, nothing more, nothing less.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    This game is very shallow. Instead of being a content-rich $20 game such as Phantom Dust, that's as deep as an ocean, we get a mediocre action game that's has the depth of a kiddie pool.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 43 Critic Score
    Better games can be bought with 400 Microsoft Points so do yourself a favor and defend yourself, and your wallet, from these Warlords.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 32 Critic Score
    The repetition and horrible encounters make Superman Returns: The Videogame drag along at a snails pace. I’m sure many gamers will be ready to call it quits after the first hour. Simply put, this title does not offer nearly enough to warrant a $60 purchase.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    It's a shame that for every step forward, Two Worlds takes about five steps back.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    All things considered, Pinnacle Station is a disappointing addition to Mass Effect.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    In essence, if you absolutely loved the film to bits and absolutely must have an Iron Man game to go with it, then Sega have done as good a job as they can of producing a playable version of the movie.

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