Talk Xbox's Scores

  • Games
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
    • 78 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    If they would have combined the violence with good gameplay, decent playbooks, and maybe some more modes, Blitz: The League would have been one heck of an arcade-style football game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SSX: On Tour does a great job with the Tour Mode and Monster Tricks system, but it just comes down to not enough being offered.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The sound is solid as well, with the only hiccups involving the commentating. The control scheme is excellent and the game will offer an acceptable amount of replay value.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    For a game that's supposed to be a horror game, the formula it relies on is so repetitive that after 20 minutes you've seen all the scares, not to mention all the environments you need to see.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It features a revamped Manger Mode that will provide many hours of fun, and it is the only game to offer the FIFA leagues and teams.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The gameplay is packed with features, the visuals and atmospheric feel is exceptional, and its control system is magnificent.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Live 06 delivers with its incredible new gameplay feature, Freestyle Superstars. The game focuses on showing a difference between player types aside from merely what position they play.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Dull side missions that the player must complete to progress combine with chasing down almost every boss just doesn't appeal to me.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The characters are memorable and the storyline is great, even if it gets a bit "out there" towards the end. It's games like this that deserve to be called art, instead of just "games". If you buy one more Xbox game this year or ever, make it Indigo Prophecy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    I like the cheesy characters and the cartoon-like blood and gore thing. I can understand now why I wasn't allowed to play it as a teenager, but as an adult it sure is goofy fun.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    The game provides a ton of fun with its addictive gameplay, solid visuals, outstanding audio, and great control scheme. It may not add as much to the series as its previous installment, but it does have a lot to offer.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    A slightly above average shooter with plenty in the way of multiplayer options and a forgettable single player campaign.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A solid game that is lacking in a few departments. The in-game additions are fantastic, but changes need to be made to 'Franchise Mode'. Additionally, I really wanted to see Free4All available on Xbox Live, because it makes no sense to have this mode of play only offline.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    ProControl and On-The-Fly Coaching are ground-breaking innovations. And as mentioned before, they've allowed for innovation without forcing you to break the bank to experience it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    A solid game when viewed by itself, but the fact that "NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup" is identical except for a few new features is really disappointing.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The solid gameplay combined with the bloodcurdling theme makes for a wonderful gaming experience.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It delivers with an innovative new mode of play and superb in-game additions. The overall presentation is drastically improved as well, and Madden 06 has the best soundtrack of any EA Sports game to date.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike doesn't just add some new modes, maps, and eye candy; it actually improves its gameplay formula, making it an all around better game than Ghost Recon 2.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you can get past the low production values, you'll find a very satisfying game here.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Overall this game provides a swashbucklingly good time through fun mini-games and a great theme.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 44 Critic Score
    Well, it does have nice music and decent voice-acting. That's all though, and for the same amount of money this game costs, you could see the movie and buy Psychonauts off eBay.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    The gameplay and replay value of this game is incredibly strong, and the control scheme and audio are icing on the cake.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Both single-player and multiplayer sections of this game play great. The control layout could have been a bit better in the multiplayer portion though. But once you get used to the setup, you should be just fine.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    It really is a breath of fresh air because of its creativity and non-linear gameplay.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    What really holds this title back is its extremely linear gameplay. Everything seems to be dumbed down.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Adrenaline mode is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen in a game. The very idea of an invincible soldier in a WWII game just does not make any sort of sense. The same goes for the revive feature. I know what the intent behind this was, but I would much rather use the good old-fashioned checkpoint method.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    With its almost unbelievable length, incredible depth, fantastic audio, and just about everything else a good game needs, this game is incontestably worth every penny it costs.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Still Life includes a gripping gruesome story, challenging gameplay, and to top things off, it's only twenty dollars. It may not have the longest single-player campaign, but it has a darn good one.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    The amazing music helps sooth the pain when there's a frame-rate drop, but when you get stuck in an invisible wall there's nothing that can help the torment you'll be experiencing. In a nutshell, Advent Rising is under-polished, under-developed, and just doesn't play like a finished product.

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