X-ONE Magazine UK's Scores

  • Games
For 1,514 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 34% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 62% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 10 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 65
Highest review score: 100 Gears of War 2
Lowest review score: 10 Fighter Within
Score distribution:
1514 game reviews
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Two quid too expensive, seven years late and lacking the 'aw' factor if its predecessor. [Issue #22, p.114]
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The perfect racing game for all levels of ability, Forza Motorsport 2's deep customisation options give it an unrivalled lifespan among its genre stablemates. An essential purchase. [Issue#20, p.80]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's fun while it lasts, but you'll complete it quickly. [Issue 21, p.90]
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    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A piece of crap. [Issue#23, p.98]
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Simply doesn't have what it takes to survive in today's cut-and-thrust market. [Issue #22, p.115]
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It's average. [Issue 21, p.91]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A classic waste of time, in more than one sense. [Issue#23, p.96]
    • X-ONE Magazine UK
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The levels that you fly through have all been seen a hundred times before. [Issue 28, p.118]
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Unlike other coin-op conversions on Live, the online experience is virtually flawless and lag-free. [Issue 21, p.116]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tactic fiends may fiend it slightly lacking; everyone else will go bonkers. [Issue#20, p.86]
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    A few good missions ultimately wrecked by lame and/or pointless missions. [Issue#20, p.90]
    • X-ONE Magazine UK
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A superb strategy title. [Issue 21, p.116]
    • X-ONE Magazine UK
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A worthy download if you love hardcore shooters. [Issue#23, p.97]
    • X-ONE Magazine UK
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A special little number. [Issue #22, p.114]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The total of three available tables is just a shade below acceptable. [Issue #22, p.114]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Tired, completely lacking in variety and without any substatial replay value to speak of, Rayman Raving Rabbid breaks all three golden rules of the successful party game. [Issue#20, p.88]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Just make sure you turn the bloody sound off. [Issue#20, p.116]
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    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Just a superb blaster that will test your reflexes to the limit and make you realise that sometimes ancient arcade games can still be a lot of fun. [Issue#20, p.116]
    • X-ONE Magazine UK
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You'll certainly enjoy it, but unlike a gobstopper, it's not going to last you forever. [Issue#20, p.116]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There are far better ways to spend 800 Points. [Issue#20, p.116]
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    • 92 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trying disgracefully to squeeze every last penny out of 360 gamers, but nonetheless close to the most fun you can have by playing a videogame. [Issue 18, p.90]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Button mashing is boring. [Issue#20, p.93]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's more of the same, which is both the strength and weakness of Shivering Isles. [Issue 19, p.82]
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Beautifully paced and with the sort of gothic visuals that would scare Marilyn Manson. [Issue 19, p.116]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There is no other sports sim out there that can beat Virtua Tennis 3 for entertainment value. [Issue 18, p.86]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The customisation is dense, providing a far greater subjective feel and hte action and simulation comes thick and fast. [Issue 21, p.88]
    • X-ONE Magazine UK
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    So steeped in wacky old-school charm that any flaws are promptly washed away in a sea of explosions and giant ants. [Issue 18, p.97]
    • X-ONE Magazine UK
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It feels a good deal more complete than you might initially expect. [Issue 18, p.82]
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With some engaging platforming and strong gameplay, TMNT could have been Surprise Of The Year had it been...oh, quadruple the length or so. [Issue 19, p.88]
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    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Yes, it should have been a Live Arcade release, but its price, plethora of game modes and the fact that the original tune is included, means puzzle fans should definitely give it a whirl. [Issue#20, p.92]
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